Calhoun High School

Congratulations to the following Calhoun High School students selected as semifinalists for the 2026 Governor’s Honors Program!

🎨 Visual Arts: Stephanie Gallardo-Brito & Maria Urdapilleta Zarate
🎶 Music/Voice: Jacob Bateman

Recognized for excellence in Fine Arts, these students were chosen from more than 1,000 applicants to advance in this highly competitive statewide selection process. Way to represent, Jackets! #ExcellenceInTheArts #OurHeartOurFuture

Good luck, Jackets! 🐝 CHS Wrestling hits the mat tomorrow and Thursday at the 2026 GHSA AAA Traditional State Tournament!

🐝🏀 Senior Night TOMORROW
CHS vs. Heritage (2/10) @ The HIVE
JVG 4:30 PM | VG 6:00 PM | VB 7:30 PM
#WHITEOUT

*Senior recognitions between varsity girls & boys game. #GoJackets

Mark your calendars, Jacket Nation! 🐝🏈
CHS Homecoming 2026
🗓 Friday, October 2

Thescon 2026 Recap 🎭
Congratulations to Calhoun High School Thespian Troupe 2940 on being selected to perform in the prestigious final showcase at the 2026 Georgia Thespian Conference!

🐝Peter and the Starcatcher was selected to perform at the Springer Opera House
🐝Group Thespy: Once and for All was selected for the closing ceremony
🐝Isaac Allen was selected to perform in the All-State Theatre opening number

We’re proud of our talented students for representing Calhoun with excellence on a statewide stage.
#ExcellenceInTheArts #GoJackets

On Saturday, six FCCLA members proudly represented Calhoun High School at the Region 1 Competition, demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and leadership. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) focused on career readiness and leadership development, and these students exemplified those skills throughout the competition. We’re proud of their hard work and dedication.

⭐ Caroline Harwell – Career Investigation
⭐ Lily Harmon – Teaching Strategies
⭐ Camille Harwell – Event Management
⭐ Bella Russell, Dulce Castillo, & Nicolle Telleria – Chapter in Review Display

Great job, team! Results for earning a spot at the State Leadership Conference in March will be announced this week. #GoJackets #CTAEmonth #CTAEdelivers #OurHeartOurFurture

A Slice of Learning with Calhoun City Schools Nutrition 🍕

Mrs. Brown’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) II class welcomed Kim Kiker, CCS School Nutrition Director, for a hands-on look at food and nutrition standards. From touring the Campus kitchen to meeting our nutrition staff and sampling new pizza options, students gained an inside look at learning beyond the classroom.

The crowd favorite? Cheeseburger pizza🥇

Thank you to Kim and her team for an informative and fun learning experience while exploring the many career opportunities within education! #OurHeartOurFuture
#CTAEdelivers #CTAEmonth #CareersInEducation #FutureEducators

Winter Break is coming up - Feb. 16-17
Stay up to date on our school calendar: www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information

Calhoun Community Education
Jacket Jamboree childcare will be available from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PK–6)
Details & registration: www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/jacket-jamboree-summer-school-closures

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY | Congratulations to our Yellow Jackets who have officially signed to continue their academic and athletic journeys at the next level! 🐝

🏈 Trey Perkins- Anderson University #GoTrojans
🏈 Clay Thornton- Maryville College #GoScots

#GoJackets #ProudToBeAYellowJacket #SigningDay #OurHeartOurFuture

Tuesday night, we honored CHS Lady Jackets Head Coach Jaime Echols! 🐝🏀

Thank you, Coach Echols, for your leadership, mentorship, and dedication to our student-athletes on and off the court. We wish you the very best in your well-earned, upcoming retirement!

📸 Highlights with family, admin, team and former players.
#ProudToBeAYellowJacket

🐝 STATE MEDAL ALERT: Yellow Jacket Divers Claim Silver & Bronze!

Congratulations to our CHS Divers for dominating the podium at the GHSA State Championship!
🥈Davis Ruddell: State Runner-Up (Silver)
🥉Emery Noffsinger: State Bronze Medalist

Now onto swimming at Georgia Tech! #GoJackets

Best of luck to our CHS Swim & Dive team and coaches as they head to compete at the GHSA State Championships at Georgia Tech this week. Make a splash, Jackets! #WAC 🐝

Career Day is Tuesday, Feb. 10!
Dream it. Dress it. Be it. 🐝✨

In celebration of CTAE Month, CELA, CPS, and CES students are invited to dress as their future (or favorite) career. CMS and CHS students are encouraged to join the fun with Dress for Success!
#CTAEMonth #CTAEdelivers #OurHeartOurFuture

This week, we celebrate our dedicated school counselors and the many ways they amplify student success! 💛🐝

See how success is amplified across our schools.
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #AmplifyingStudentSuccess

Calhoun City Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 2. Please ensure students are dressed appropriately for the cold temperatures.

All CCS events and activities are canceled due to winter weather from 6:00 p.m. Friday through Saturday.

Calhoun City Schools will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as needed. Stay warm and stay safe, Jackets!

Congratulations to the 2026 CHS girls and boys tennis teams. We look forward to a great season cheering on the Jackets. 🐝🎾

🎨 Congratulations to CHS senior Erick Jaramillo on his success in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Erick earned an Honorable Mention for his drawing “You Are What You Eat” and a Silver Key for his mixed media piece “Inner Insecurity.” We’re proud of this talented Yellow Jacket!

From interests to opportunities, CMS students recently explored CTAE pathways as they prepare for high school and future plans.

💬 Which pathway would you pursue?
#CTAEdelivers #OurHeartOurFuture 🐝⚙