The CHS Debate Team had a great showing in the Marist Ivy Street Classic this weekend. Novice Pippa McKinney had a winning record placing in the top ten and varsity's Lowry Duggin made it to the quarterfinals. Way to go!
Congratulations to the CHS Academic Team for making it to the semifinals this weekend at the GA Academic Team Association Fall Tournament. Great job, Jackets!
Calhoun High School cross country swarmed on Saturday at the Wire2Wire Invitational in Cartersville against more than fifteen teams from across Georgia. The girls finished 9th overall and 4th out of region teams. The girls were led by junior Carolynn Dooley, who medaled with a 5th place finish and speedy PR time of 20:37. Giulianna Lopez and Beyonce Brito finished next for the girls with PR times. Meleana Adcock, Citlalli Vigil Jaime, Sofia Carreto, and Daniella Sanchez all finished strong. The boys placed 3rd overall and 2nd out of region teams. Freshman Demetrius Clavino finished 3rd (16:26) and sophomore Xavier Hinojosa placed 15th (17:37) to lead the way with medal finishes. Leyver Mendez, Israel Lopez, Walker Hurd, Anthony Velazquez, and Riley Sutton rallied in the race to set PRs. The top JV performers were Maggie Malone and Kevin Jacobo. The Jackets will host and compete in the Gordon County Championship on Tuesday at the Resaca Battlefield Historic Site. Good luck, Jackets!
Congratulations to Kate Watson for reaching 1000+ career assist for Lady Jackets volleyball! We are so proud of her for “setting up” this amazing achievement! #GoJackets 🐝🏐
Join us for our annual Homecoming Parade in Downtown Calhoun at 6:30 pm. Let's celebrate our tradition of excellence with the #HeroesInTheHive and get excited for tomorrow's game and special recognitions. We look forward to seeing you there! 🐝 #CCSHeroes #itsalwaysgreattobeayellowjacket
Calhoun High School cross country ran in the championship races at the OrthoWest Invitational in Carrollton on Saturday. Thousands of runners from across the state flocked to the race for a preview of the state championship course. Carolynn Dooley excelled with a time of 21:18 on the tough course. Freshman Demetrius Clavino was the top finisher for the Calhoun boys with a time of 17:13. Sophomore Xavier Hinojosa had a big day with a time of 18:10. Other strong performers and point scorers included Meleana Adcock, Beyonce Brito, Anthony Velazquez, Walker Hurd, Citlalli Vigil Jaimes, Sofia Carreto, and Kevin Jacobo. Joseph Jones, Robert Morales, Jullisa Bahena, and Daniella Sanchez all ran hard. The Jackets will race again on Saturday at the Wire2Wire Invitational in Cartersville. #GoJackets 🐝💨
Calhoun seals the win with a 35-21 triumph over Cedartown! It’s always great to be a Yellow Jackets! #WAC 🐝🏈
JACKETS WIN! Calhoun over Creekview 28-14 this past Friday night for the first home game of the season. CHS football will travel to Cedartown this week (9/8). #GoJackets 🐝🏈
Calhoun High School cross country swarmed on Saturday at the 31st Ridge Ferry Invitational along the banks of the Oostanaula River in Rome, Georgia. The boys finished 9th, while the girls placed 17th against competition from Northwest Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Freshman Demetrius Clavino set a freshman school record and secured a medal in his first official high school 5k with a 3rd place finish in a time of 16:15. Junior Carolynn Dooley set a PR of 21:08 and finished 19th to lead the girls.
Additional point earners for the boys included Xavier Hinojosa, Leyver Mendez, Anthony Velazquez, and Walker Hurd. Giulianna Lopez, Beyonce Brito, Citlalli Vigil Jaime, and Debora Lopez all scored for the girls. Israel Lopez, Riley Sutton, Sofia Carreto, and Daniella Sanchez also contributed to the varsity finish. The JV boys finished 6th and were led by Devon Dornan, Joseph Jones, Jason Adcock, Christopher Arnold, and Noah Schutz. The Jackets will run again in Carrollton at the OrthoWest Invitational on September 9th. Great job, Jackets and best of luck this season!
JACKETS WIN! Calhoun football takes down Carver-Atlanta 40-18 in the Great Atlanta Bash. It's great to be a Yellow Jacket! 🐝🏈
Next Friday (9/1) is Youth Night @ the Reeve vs Creekview.
CHS volleyball served up two big wins on Thursday against Adairsville and Coosa. Way to go, Lady Jackets! #WAC 🐝🏐
CHS XC swarmed on Thursday afternoon at the Rambler 2 Mile Tune Up against ten teams from across Georgia. The girls finished fourth overall and the boys finished third. Carolynn Dooley led the way for the Lady Jackets with a time of 13:04, which secured a 2nd place finish after a finish line battle for first. Freshman Demetrius Clavino won the overall race by almost twenty seconds with a course record time of 10:18. Xavier Hinojosa medaled with a 5th place finish in a time of 11:03. Meleana Adock, Giulianna Lopez, Maggie Malone, Beyonce Brito, Debora Lopez, and Citlalli Vigil Jaime had a big day for the Lady Jackets. Leyver Mendez, Anthony Valazquez, Walker Hurd, Israel Lopez, and Riley Sutton scored or contributed to the team finish. Middle schooler Kathryn Land competed at the JV level and ran the 4th fastest girl time of the day. The Jackets will race again next weekend at the Ridge Ferry Invitational in Rome, GA. Go Jackets! #SWARM #WAC #crosscountry
Lady Jackets softball swarm Cass with a dominant 14-4 victory in region matchup on Thursday! 🐝🥎
Congratulations to Calhoun High School alumna McCartney Kessler ('18) for receiving a wild card selection into the US Open Qualifying tennis tournament. After a standout prep career at Calhoun High School, McCartney attended the University of Florida, where she was a two-time All-American and the 2022 Southeastern Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Year. Best of luck to McCartney! Calhoun is cheering for you! #GoJackets 🐝🎾
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CCS is accepting online applications for meal benefits at schoolcafe.com. You may be eligible for free or reduced meals. We encourage everyone to apply as soon as possible to ensure approval before August 3rd. Your child's five-digit lunch number is required for the application; if you do not know this number, please get in touch with your child's school. If applications are not approved before August 3rd, students must pay for meals until approved. Take advantage of this opportunity and apply now.
Required Student Vaccine Forms: Due no later than September 8, 2023
The state of Georgia requires all 7th & 11th grade students to have an updated and current 3231 vaccine form on file with the school nurse. To ensure that your child's vaccine record is up-to-date, please make arrangements with their physician or local health department (706-624-1444).
Please contact Campus School Nurse Lisha Nichelson at nichelsonl@calhounschools.org with any questions.
2023 CHS Football Season Ticket Packages Available 🐝🏈 | Experience Friday Night Lights this season with reserved seating tickets from the Calhoun Athletic Department. Availability is limited, so act fast to secure your spot at The Reeve! Packages are priced at just $85.00. Don't miss an unforgettable football season to cheer on the Jackets!
Contact Taylor Greene at CHS today by calling 706-602-6777 or email at greenet@calhounschools.org.
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The start of the new school year is approaching and we are excited to welcome our Jackets back! All back to school information needed can be found by visiting https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/back-to-school. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at open house on Tuesday, August 1st (school and grade level details can be found under the open house tab). Go Jackets