Calhoun Elementary School

Creativity and collaboration in action! Mrs. White's CES students have been busy bringing their ideas to life in the College & Career Media Center's MakerSpace. It's inspiring to see these young minds at work! Hands-on exploration makes learning fun and full of possibilities. #STEMLearning ⚙ #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝

Happy Constitution & Citizenship Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and take a moment to appreciate the rights and duties that come with being an engaged citizen. Proud to be a Yellow Jacket as we honor this important day. #USA United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🇺🇸🐝

Join us for Jacket Fest next Friday, September 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM! Enjoy a fun-filled evening supporting CHS Career Technical Student Organizations with activities for all ages. From games and activities to a kickball tournament at the CHS Track/Soccer field, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—we hope to see you there! Scan the QR code to join the kickball tournament! #CTAEdelivers #TogetherWeSwarm #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join CHS Performing Arts for a special event, Pajama Drama, next Friday, September 20th, from 7:00-10:00 PM! Wear your coziest pajamas and enjoy a fun-filled evening of singing, dancing, and pizza at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center. Spots are limited, so don’t wait—register now using the form linked below, where you can find additional details and information. ➡ https://forms.gle/jDEfLZZ7VDfjDmXY8

Congratulations to our August Jacket Pride Students of the Month! 🐝 We're excited to recognize one outstanding student from each school. Join us in celebrating these Yellow Jackets and their achievements! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Today, we honor the heroes and remember the lives lost on 9/11. United We Stand. Together We Swarm, with gratitude to those who serve, inspiring strength and resilience in our community and beyond! #NeverForget 🇺🇸🐝

Attention CCS students - Unleash your creativity in the upcoming 2024 GA Leaders of Educational Technology Cybersecurity Poster Contest! All K-12 students can participate for a shot at amazing prizes and a special opportunity to meet State School Superintendent Richard Woods! 📅 Contest opens October 1 and ends November 1, 2024. Visit https://www.calhounschools.org/documents/students/glet-poster-contest-2024/695388 for more information! #GLETContest #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

REMINDER: As we kick off our Strategic Planning efforts in partnership with GLISI, Calhoun City Schools' first Community Listening Session is tonight, Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at The Calhoun Depot! We encourage everyone to join us in person as we discuss strategic planning, student success, and the future of education at Calhoun City Schools. 💬 While we hope to see you at the session, our community survey is also live for additional input. Scan the QR code below or visit ccsstrategicplan.com to share your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable to us! 🐝

Future businessman and CES 6th grader, Camden Reynolds, wowed the CCS System Leadership team yesterday with his presentation of an RFID tracking system for car rider pickup! Following Camden’s impressive presentation, the team discussed key topics, including the launch of our 2025-2030 strategic planning process and upcoming community events for gathering input. In partnership with GLISI, we will host our first community listening session this evening, September 5, from 6-7:30 PM at the Calhoun Depot. Every five years, Calhoun City Schools embarks on a strategic planning process to ensure we continue fostering student success in all areas, supporting the whole child. Together with our community, we are committed to inspiring and empowering all students to reach their fullest potential. United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Calhoun Elementary’s Principal, Hope Stephenson, recently visited our Youngest Jackets at the CELA to read to PreK students. She brought her furry companion, Jake, to meet the Brown Bears, Khaki Koalas, and Bronze Beavers classes, who have been learning about pets. The students were excited to engage and learn through this enjoyable experience. It was a great day filled with smiles and a wagging tail! 📚🐾 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Attendance Tips✔ Every day counts, Jackets! 🐝 Mark your calendars for our Perfect Attendance Day Challenge on Friday, September 27. The top three grade levels with the highest attendance will win an ice cream party! #SchoolAttendance United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join the Unity Run '24 Kids' Race, presented by AGC Pediatrics, on September 22, 2024, at Gordon Central. Enjoy a fun-filled day with races, prizes, inflatables, food, and more, all for free. Races for kids up to 12 years old! Visit gordoncountyunitedway.org/kidsrun to register now.

Reminder: Calhoun City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #proudtobeayellowjacket

It's never too late to build great habits! As we wrap up August, let's keep that strong attendance going. Every day counts, Jackets! 🐝 United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #SchoolAttendance #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join us for an important "Community Listening Session" hosted by Calhoun City Schools in partnership with the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI). GLISI is an organization that helps schools in Georgia become better places for students to learn, while providing resources and guidance to help educators create positive changes in their schools, ultimately aiming to improve student success. This event will be held on Thursday, September 5, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at The Calhoun Depot, 109 S King St, Calhoun, GA 30701. We invite all community members and parents to participate in key discussions focusing on strategic planning, student success and well-being, community involvement, and the future of education. Your input is vital as we shape the direction of our schools. Visit ccsstrategicplan.com for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! #proudtobeayellowjacket

Hey Jacket Fans! Here's everything you need to know about event tickets and stadium guidelines for Calhoun Athletics this year. Don’t miss the first CHS home football game this Friday at 7:30 PM as Calhoun hosts Westminster! Enjoy Friday Night Lights with a special halftime recognition of the 2014 CHS Football State Champions, a performance by the best band in the land, and our spirited cheerleaders & Stinger bringing the energy! We look forward to seeing you there loud and proud! It's great to be a Yellow Jacket! #GoJackets #ProudToBeAYellowJacket 🐝 🔗 Visit https://www.calhounschools.org/page/athletics for more info. 🎟 Calhoun Athletics - GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868

Join us in welcoming our outstanding "new bees" to Jacket Country! 🐝 Andrew Wilfong - "I’m proud to be a Yellow Jacket, carrying on our tradition of excellence in the arts, with a passion for helping students pioneer a future beyond their imagination." United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join us in welcoming our outstanding "new bees" to Jacket Country! 🐝 Scarlett Palmerin - "I’m proud to be a Calhoun Yellow Jacket because we set the standard for excellence in everything we do!" United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join us in welcoming our outstanding "new bees" to Jacket Country! 🐝 Emma Grogan - "Everyone was so supportive when I student-taught here. I'm so happy to finally be a Calhoun Yellow Jacket and begin my career with Calhoun City Schools!" United We Stand. Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket

Join us in welcoming our outstanding "new bees" to Jacket Country! 🐝 Kailee Kittle - "I am proud to be a Yellow Jacket and to embrace a culture that is vibrant, welcoming, and positive!" United We Stand, Together We Swarm! #ProudToBeAYellowJacket