EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS — Across Calhoun City Schools

From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, we’re proud to recognize top student growth across our schools, reflecting our mission to inspire all students to become lifelong learners in the pursuit of excellence.

🐝 CHS | Grades 9–12

📈 Top MAP ELA Growth:
Lit/Comp I: Ginger Rudd
Lit/Comp II: Kelli DeGuire
Lit/Comp III: Michael Hillman

📈 Top MAP Math Growth:
Algebra: Kelli Fowler
Geometry: Brandon Ayers
Adv. Algebra: Patti Gilmer

Proud to celebrate the growth of all Jackets, made possible by our dedicated teachers. Our students are launching into college, careers, and beyond! 🐝
1 day ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS: Top MAP Growth (ELA/Math - teacher spotlight)
CHS: Top MAP Growth (ELA/Math - teacher spotlight)
CHS: Top MAP Growth (ELA/Math - teacher spotlight)
CHS: Top MAP Growth (ELA/Math - teacher spotlight)
CHS: Top MAP Growth (ELA/Math - teacher spotlight)
SWEET 16 BOUND! Lady Jackets keep the rally going (5-0) as they advance in the AAA State Playoffs. 🐝🎾 #GoJackets
3 days ago, Calhoun Schools
SWEET 16 BOUND! Lady Jackets keep the rally going (5-0) as they advance in the AAA State Playoffs. 🐝🎾 #GoJackets
REGION CHAMPS 🐝🏆 CHS Boys Track & Field bring home the title! Girls finish strong as Region Runner-Up. #GoJackets #WAC
3 days ago, Calhoun Schools
REGION CHAMPS 🐝🏆 CHS Boys Track & Field bring home the title! Girls finish strong as Region Runner-Up.

STATE PLAYOFFS START THIS WEEK 🐝
Come out and cheer on the Jackets at home as postseason begins! #WAC

TUESDAY (4/21)
🎾 CHS Girls Tennis vs. Liberty Co
3:30 PM @ Calhoun Rec Tennis Center
⚽ CHS Girls Soccer vs. Pickens Co
5:30 PM | Home

WEDNESDAY (4/22)
🎾 CHS Boys Tennis vs. Monroe
2:00 PM @ Calhoun Rec Tennis Center
⚽ CHS Boys Soccer vs. Dawson Co
6:30 PM | Home

FRIDAY (4/24)
⚾ CHS Baseball vs. Riverdale
Home | 4:00 PM *DH
(SAT 4/25 - IF GAME 11:00 AM | Home)

4 days ago, Calhoun Schools
Athletics (Spring Postseason)

BACK-TO-BACK REGION CHAMPS 🐝🎾🏆

CHS Boys Tennis sweeps Heritage 3-0! Two region titles today—what a day for the Jackets! #WAC

9 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS boys tennis 2026 REGION CHAMPS #3PEAT 🐝🎾🏆
REGION CHAMPIONS 🐝🎾🏆

A clean 3-0 sweep over Heritage seals the title for the Lady Jackets. Congratulations, players and coaches! #WAC

CHS Boys are in the finals now at the Calhoun Rec Tennis Center. Come out and support!
9 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Girls Tennis 2026 REGION CHAMPS
CHS BASEBALL 2026 REGION CHAMPIONS! 🐝⚾️🏆

Calhoun Baseball claims the 7-AAA title for the first time in 12 years with a dominant 12-0 victory. Proud of this team and coaches. Way to go, Jackets! #WAC
10 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS BASEBALL 2026 REGION CHAMPIONS! 🐝⚾️🏆
CHS BASEBALL 2026 REGION CHAMPIONS! 🐝⚾️🏆
Celebrating our Assistant Principals as we return from spring break! 💛🐝
Thank you for your leadership, support, and the difference you make in our schools each day!
11 days ago, Calhoun Schools
Celebrating our Assistant Principals as we return from spring break! 💛🐝  Thank you for your leadership, support, and the difference you make in our schools each day!
We missed you, Jackets! 🐝 Hope everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing spring break. Excited to welcome you back tomorrow, Monday, April 13!
12 days ago, Calhoun Schools
welcome back, jackets! We missed you, Jackets! 🐝 Hope everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing spring break. Excited to welcome you back tomorrow, Monday, April 13!
CHS Baseball Senior Night 2026 🐝⚾

We 💛 our seniors! #GoJackets
21 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Baseball Senior Night 2026 🐝⚾
CHS Track & Field | Senior Night 2026 🐝
We 💛 our seniors! #GoJackets
22 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Track & Field | Senior Night 2026

Calhoun High School proudly continues its tradition of recognizing Outstanding Seniors. Chosen by CHS faculty and staff, these students exemplify excellence in academics, dedication, talent, service, and character.

Congratulations to all of our Outstanding Seniors!  🐝🎓 #Classof2026 #OurHeartOurFuture #GoJackets

23 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Class of 2026 Outstanding Seniors
We’re so proud of our students who represented Calhoun at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference!

✨ Lily Harmon — 1st place (Teaching Strategies), advancing to Nationals in Washington, D.C. this July
🥈 Caroline Harwell — Silver (Career Investigation)
🥉 Camille Harwell — Bronze (Event Management)
👏 Riley Wells & Sa’meriah Williams — Statesmen’s Test competitors

Shoutout to co-advisors Sarah Brown (ECE) and Chef Jessica Hutchings (Culinary) for earning the 100% Advisor Award!

A true reflection of the talent, leadership, and excellence within our schools. Congratulations to all!

As Lily prepares for Nationals, we welcome community partners interested in supporting her journey. To learn more, contact Sarah Brown at browns@calhounschools.org.
#CTAEdelivers #OurHeartOurFuture
25 days ago, Calhoun Schools
FCCLA State Competition
FCCLA State Competition
FCCLA State Competition
FCCLA State Competition
FCCLA State Competition
FCCLA State Competition
State Runner-Up🥈🎭

Congratulations to CHS senior Trent Ferguson for placing 2nd in Humorous Interpretation at the GFCA State Competition! Trent performed "Squids will be Squids" by Lane Smith & Jon Scieszka. Way to go, Trent! 🐝
25 days ago, Calhoun Schools
Trent F. State Runner Up - Humorous Interpretation (GAFCA State Competition 2026)
REGION RUNNER UP🐝⚽️ Proud of our CHS Boys Soccer team and coaches! #GoJackets
28 days ago, Calhoun Schools
REGION RUNNER UP🐝⚽️  Proud of our CHS Boys Soccer team and coaches! #GoJackets
Spring Break is almost here, Jackets!
Need childcare? CCE Jacket Jamboree serves PK–6 students and welcomes non-CCS students.

Learn more: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures
28 days ago, Calhoun Schools
Spring Break reminder (April 6-10) - CCE childcare available

Calhoun Cheerleading tryout dances and chants are now available! 📣
Check it out to begin preparing for tryouts, next Thursday (4/2): https://www.calhounschools.org/documents/athletics/athletic-programs/cheerleading/tryout-materials-(26-27)/26477987

28 days ago, Calhoun Schools
Calhoun Cheer tryout materials (2026-2027)
CHS Tennis Senior Night 2026 🐝
We 💛 our seniors! #GoJackets
28 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Tennis Senior Night 2026 🐝 We 💛 our seniors! #GoJackets
If you’ve ever wondered what 4,000 Easter eggs look like, here it is! 🐣🐝
As part of their annual March service project, CHS Beta students showed up in a big way, supporting the Gordon County Resource Center and giving back to our community. #OurHeartOurFuture
28 days ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS Beta service project = 4000 easter eggs
CHS Beta service project = 4000 easter eggs
STATE CHAMPIONS 🐝🏆 CHS Literary takes 1st place overall at State! Individual Results: 🥇 Duo Interpretation – Micah Poarch & Ella Strickland 🥈 Dramatic Interpretation – Micah Poarch 🥈 Personal Essay – Hudson Gable 🥉 Quartet – Jacob Bateman, Brady Smith, Joseph Jones, Noah Riley 🥉 Domestic Extemporaneous – Pippa McKinney 4️⃣ Trio – Bella Garmon, Louisa Engel, Campbell Nudd We are incredibly proud of these students for representing the Black & Gold with excellence. Way to go, Jackets! #OurHeartOurFuture
about 1 month ago, Calhoun Schools
CHS literary state champs
CHS literary state champs