Honor our military heroes and help us tackle hunger tomorrow night at The Reeve! 🇺🇸🐝🏈
Help tackle hunger in our community. Bring 10 canned goods to the gate and get a FREE Calhoun Football t-shirt or koozie! 🥫➡️👕
Pack the stands. Bring the cans. Honor our heroes. #GoJackets #BeThere
Help tackle hunger in our community. Bring 10 canned goods to the gate and get a FREE Calhoun Football t-shirt or koozie! 🥫➡️👕
Pack the stands. Bring the cans. Honor our heroes. #GoJackets #BeThere

It's OPENING NIGHT! 🎭✨ Don't miss CHS One Act's incredible production of Big Fish. Come support our talented students!
🎭 Showtimes:
Thursday, October 22 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 25 @ 2:30 PM
Monday, October 26 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27 @ 7:00 PM
📍 Calhoun Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Reserved seats online in advance or purchase at the door:
https://calhounperformingarts.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events
🎭 Showtimes:
Thursday, October 22 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 25 @ 2:30 PM
Monday, October 26 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27 @ 7:00 PM
📍 Calhoun Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Reserved seats online in advance or purchase at the door:
https://calhounperformingarts.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

Calling all creative minds, problem solvers, and future innovators! 🐝💻
Does your student love technology, design, or creating something new? The 21st Annual CCS Technology Competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase their skills. Students in grades 3–12 are invited to compete in digital design, robotics, animation, video production, and more. Registration is NOW OPEN!
🎨 LOGO DESIGN CHALLENGE: Create the winning logo to be featured on competition t-shirts and awards, plus receive a $50 gift card and a free t-shirt!
Learn more and sign up today: www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition
Does your student love technology, design, or creating something new? The 21st Annual CCS Technology Competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase their skills. Students in grades 3–12 are invited to compete in digital design, robotics, animation, video production, and more. Registration is NOW OPEN!
🎨 LOGO DESIGN CHALLENGE: Create the winning logo to be featured on competition t-shirts and awards, plus receive a $50 gift card and a free t-shirt!
Learn more and sign up today: www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/page/technology-competition

ELITE 8 BOUND! 🐝🏐
Lady Jackets sweep Troup County in straight sets to advance in the AAAA State Playoffs!
⏩ Next Up: Saturday at CHS
(Time & Opponent TBD)
#GoJackets

Congratulations to the 2026 Red Ribbon Week Art Contest winners! These talented students and their families were recognized last night at the Harris Arts Center, where their artwork is proudly on display. 🎨🐝
Red Ribbon Week is next week, October 26–30! Join us as we celebrate this year’s theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”
Check out our dress-up days and get ready to show your spirit as we encourage our Jackets to make positive choices and #BeThere for each other! #RedRibbonWeek2026 #MakeADifference #StayDrugFree
Red Ribbon Week is next week, October 26–30! Join us as we celebrate this year’s theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”
Check out our dress-up days and get ready to show your spirit as we encourage our Jackets to make positive choices and #BeThere for each other! #RedRibbonWeek2026 #MakeADifference #StayDrugFree






The Fired Up Food Drive is happening this week! Help us support the VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER - Hand Up, Inc. and reach our districtwide goal of 20,000 non-perishable food items.
Students, families, and community members can drop off donations at any school front office or the Central Office. Every item counts! Let's #BeThere for our community. 🥫🐝
Students, families, and community members can drop off donations at any school front office or the Central Office. Every item counts! Let's #BeThere for our community. 🥫🐝


What better way to kick off School Bus Safety Week than by recognizing our dedicated bus drivers, who continue to #BeThere for our students each and every day! 🚍💛🐝

Welcome back, Jackets! 🐝 Hope everyone had a great Fall Break. We can’t wait to see you back tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 19! #BeThere

🎓 CHS Class of 2027 Seniors & Parents!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is NOW OPEN! The CHS Counseling Department is here to help students and families prepare for college and navigate the financial aid process.
Need help getting started? Visit our website for FAFSA information and helpful resources to guide you through the application process: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/documents/about-chs/school-counseling/fafsa-information/16476871
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is NOW OPEN! The CHS Counseling Department is here to help students and families prepare for college and navigate the financial aid process.
Need help getting started? Visit our website for FAFSA information and helpful resources to guide you through the application process: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/chs/documents/about-chs/school-counseling/fafsa-information/16476871

Future Teachers in the Making! 🍎✏️
CHS FCCLA students recently visited Kennesaw State University for National Be a Teacher Day! Students explored careers in education, learned more about the teaching profession, and discovered opportunities to inspire the next generation.
We love seeing our Jackets explore their interests and future possibilities! 🐝 #GrowOurOwn #CTAEdelivers #TeachInThePeach #BeThere
CHS FCCLA students recently visited Kennesaw State University for National Be a Teacher Day! Students explored careers in education, learned more about the teaching profession, and discovered opportunities to inspire the next generation.
We love seeing our Jackets explore their interests and future possibilities! 🐝 #GrowOurOwn #CTAEdelivers #TeachInThePeach #BeThere

Let’s #BeThere for our community and show what we can do when we come together!
The Voluntary Action Center’s Fired Up Food Drive is October 19–23! Last year, CCS collected more than 12,000 non-perishable food items, and this year, we’re going BIG with a districtwide goal of 20,000! 🥫🐝
The challenge is on! Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items throughout the week and help their class, grade level, and school lead the way! We'll share school-specific challenges, competitions, and incentives soon.
Every donation counts, and every item can help a neighbor. Let’s #BeThere and make a BIG impact for the community we call home!
The Voluntary Action Center’s Fired Up Food Drive is October 19–23! Last year, CCS collected more than 12,000 non-perishable food items, and this year, we’re going BIG with a districtwide goal of 20,000! 🥫🐝
The challenge is on! Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items throughout the week and help their class, grade level, and school lead the way! We'll share school-specific challenges, competitions, and incentives soon.
Every donation counts, and every item can help a neighbor. Let’s #BeThere and make a BIG impact for the community we call home!


Today we also celebrate the coaches who make a difference far beyond the game!
From our athletic coaches to PE teachers, they teach teamwork, perseverance, and discipline while helping our Jackets grow on and off the field. Thank you for leading, encouraging, and always being there for our student-athletes! 🏆🐝 #BeThere #GoJackets
From our athletic coaches to PE teachers, they teach teamwork, perseverance, and discipline while helping our Jackets grow on and off the field. Thank you for leading, encouraging, and always being there for our student-athletes! 🏆🐝 #BeThere #GoJackets

Today is National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! 🐝
A special shout-out to our CCS instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to support our teachers, strengthen instruction, and help every Jacket succeed. Thank you for all you do each day to inspire excellence across CCS! #BeThere
A special shout-out to our CCS instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to support our teachers, strengthen instruction, and help every Jacket succeed. Thank you for all you do each day to inspire excellence across CCS! #BeThere

💻 COLA Mid-Year Applications are now open!
Calhoun Online Learning Academy is accepting applications for the second semester of the 2026–2027 school year, beginning in January 2027.
Applications are due October 30, 2026, and applicants will be notified of the COLA Committee’s decision on December 15, 2026.
Students currently enrolled in COLA do not need to submit another application.
Apply today: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/cola/page/cola-application
Calhoun Online Learning Academy is accepting applications for the second semester of the 2026–2027 school year, beginning in January 2027.
Applications are due October 30, 2026, and applicants will be notified of the COLA Committee’s decision on December 15, 2026.
Students currently enrolled in COLA do not need to submit another application.
Apply today: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/cola/page/cola-application

Shoutout to CHS Culinary Arts students and head chef, Jessica Hutchings, for preparing and serving Friday night’s delicious reception spread! It looked amazing, tasted even better, and was such a great showcase of our talented Jackets. #CTAEdelivers #BeThere

This week’s menu!
View the complete menu here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/
*Subject to change due to food availability.
View the complete menu here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/
*Subject to change due to food availability.

Calhoun Athletics | Weekly Schedule🐝
October 5-10, 2026
GoFan Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868
October 5-10, 2026
GoFan Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA4868

🍂 Fall Break is coming up next week!
There will be no school for students or staff October 12–16.
Need childcare during the break? CCE’s Jacket Jamboree is available for Pre-K through 6th grade students.
Learn more and register here: www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures
There will be no school for students or staff October 12–16.
Need childcare during the break? CCE’s Jacket Jamboree is available for Pre-K through 6th grade students.
Learn more and register here: www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures

🇺🇸 Join us as we honor our veterans!
Calhoun City Schools is proud to host our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, in Downtown Calhoun!
Veterans and families, local businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to join us and show support for our veterans.
📚 Early Release Day for CCS students
🎵 Performances begin at 12:30 PM
🇺🇸 Parade begins at 1:30 PM
Register now to participate: https://forms.gle/eRDTkviWGFsxaZ7u6
Let’s come together as a community and #BeThere for our veterans!
Calhoun City Schools is proud to host our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, in Downtown Calhoun!
Veterans and families, local businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to join us and show support for our veterans.
📚 Early Release Day for CCS students
🎵 Performances begin at 12:30 PM
🇺🇸 Parade begins at 1:30 PM
Register now to participate: https://forms.gle/eRDTkviWGFsxaZ7u6
Let’s come together as a community and #BeThere for our veterans!

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! We are beyond grateful for our dedicated custodial staff who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. Thank you for all that you do! 💛🐝

