UPDATE (1:50 pm): Calhoun Middle and High School are no longer in lockdown. The lockdown was initiated due to a threatening post on social media. The post was found to be dated from years prior; however, in an abundance of caution, local law enforcement searched areas of the facility and students were held in lockdown. Thank you to everyone for your support as we work to guarantee the safety of our children.
The campus of Calhoun Middle and High School is currently under a lockdown while police investigate a concerning social media posting. We will post as soon as the lockdown is lifted.
At Calhoun City Schools, our leadership team is dedicated to elevating our standards from good to great. Today, our team gathered for our 2024 Strategic Planning meeting, focusing on our mission and excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. With a shared vision, we collaboratively strategized to harness our expertise, shaping innovative approaches that will elevate our culture and engagement, performance and accountability, and enhancing communication and promotion for Calhoun City Schools. It's always great to be a Yellow Jacket! #GoJackets #ATraditionOfExcellence
Learn to drive responsibly with Calhoun Community Education! Our Driver's Education program is tailored for high school students, providing both in-class and behind-the-wheel experience. Enroll in our January 2024 class now at https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/drivers-education! #DriversEd #PrepareToDrive 🚘📚
Happy New Year, Jackets! 🐝🎉 We hope you all had a great holiday break! We look forward to seeing our teachers and staff back tomorrow (1/2) and our awesome students on Wednesday (1/3) as we continue to inspire and empower #CCSHeroes! #2024
Let's embrace the holiday spirit with the 12 Days of Christmas!🌟 Students and staff are invited to participate in the daily themes and activities. Get ready to kick off the holiday countdown this Thursday, Jackets! 🐝
CHS senior wrestler Isaac Green dominates the mat, securing his 100th win tonight! Way to go, Isaac! Congratulations on the milestone! 🐝🤼♂️ #GoJackets
Angie Urdapilleta (8th Grade) and Kenya Perez (12th Grade) both won "Honorary Media Awards" in Painting at the Hughston Foundation 6th Annual Art Gala Competition and Exhibition on Thursday Nov. 9. This biological and medically inspired art competition encourages students to create artwork while integrating the principal areas of the national STEAM initiative (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics). Great job by these talented students! 🐝🎨 #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
Congratulations to CHS Junior, Evan Reeves, on his impressive victory in the AGC Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge and SkillsUSA Region 1 Carpentry competition! Way to go, Evan! 🐝🏆🛠 #CTAEDelivers #CCSHeroes
CHS had a great day hosting the Calhoun-Gordon Retired Educators Association for tech training with FBLA students and Dr. Cheri Rains! 🐝📱💻 #CCSHeroes
Support the Class of 2024 – Order a mouthwatering Boston butt for just $40 today! For orders, reach out to a CHS senior or Senior Advisor, Skylar Benham at benhams@calhounschools.org.
Order deadline: Monday, Dec. 11 at noon, pickup on Wednesday, December 13.
Mark your calendars! Apply to College Day is on Wednesday, November 8th. November is Apply to College Month, and seniors can take advantage of waived application fees at Georgia schools. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to meet with military recruiters on campus to learn about different branches.
View the full list of GA schools waiving application fees here - https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/apply-to-college-initiative/application-fee-waivers/
It's National School Psychologist Week, we're recognizing our #CCSHeroes who wholeheartedly support our students' well-being. The team's dedication and compassion are truly appreciated! #ThankYou 💛🐝
The Calhoun cross country boys and girls teams swarmed on Friday in the 5A GHSA State Cross Country Championship. The weather was cold, and the competition was fierce. Freshman Demetrius Clavino led the way for the Jackets with a time of 17:41 in his first state race on the hilly course. Leyver Mendez set a personal PR of 18:05 with a big performance, while Xavier Hinojosa overcame a tough start to have a big day. Israel Lopez, Walker Hurd, Anthony Velazquez, and Riley Sutton all set course PRs to finish the season. The boys improved their team average on the course from last season's finish by almost two minutes and finished 19th. Carolynn Dooley led the girls squad with a 62nd place finish and time of 21:48. Juniors Giulianna Lopez and Meleana Adcock excelled for the Lady Jackets with course PRs. Maggie Malone, Debora Lopez, Beyonce Brito, and Citlalli Vigil Jaime finished the final race strong. The girls placed 26th and improved their team average by approximately three minutes from the previous season. The Jackets will return most runners and hope to carry the momentum from this season into their new region next fall. #GoJackets
Join us for the encore performance! The CHS Marching Yellow Jackets' final halftime show of the year is tomorrow night (11/6) 6pm at The Reeve . Let's fill the stands and show our support! 🎷🐝 🎶
Senior Parents - Join us this Thursday (11/2) at 6 pm in the Calhoun Performing Arts Center for FAFSA Night. Get updates on this year's FAFSA and prepare for its December opening.
The CHS Class of 2024 has been busy exploring post-secondary options this fall. Students attended events like the Georgia College Probe Tour, Skilled Trade Expo, and GNTC Rome Campus preview day. They've met with college admissions counselors, explored technical programs, and learned about apprenticeship opportunities in northwest Georgia.
Mrs. Arnold recently discussed GEORGIA MATCH with our seniors. They're researching their matched institutions in preparation for Apply to College Day on November 8th. Military recruiters will also be on campus that day to provide information about various military branches. Stay tuned for more details on Georgia schools waiving application fees in November!
Great job by the CHS Key Club to assemble care packages for Mountain Top Boys’ Home in a community service project!
It's Game Day, Jacket Nation! Join us at Cass as our Jackets battle the Colonels in the season's final region game. Be there, be loud, be proud! Kickoff at 7:30 PM, gates open at 6 PM. Go Jackets! #WAC 🐝🏈
📍Cass High School - 1000 Colonel Way, White, GA 30184
🎟️ Tickets will cost $8 (GoFan or cash at the gate) - https://gofan.co/event/1194363?schoolId=GA4877
STATE BOUND: Calhoun High School cross country swarmed on Tuesday at the Region 7-AAAAA Championship and finished fourth in both the boys and girls varsity races to qualify for the GHSA State Championship Meet. This extended their streak of state appearances for both the boys and girls to more than a decade. Carolynn Dooley separated from the pack to win the girls varsity race and back to back region individual titles with her time of 20:43. Freshman Demetrius Clavino fought hard the last mile to win the boys varsity race and secure the individual region title with a time of 16:37. This is the first time in CHS history that individuals on both the boys and girls teams won the region championship race.
Giuliana Lopez and Meleana Adcock both set personal bests for the girls and were followed by outstanding performances from Beyonce Brito, Maggie Malone, Citlalli Vigil Jaime. Xavier Hinojosa set a PR of 17:24 to earn a medal. Leyver Mendez, Israel Lopez, Anthony Velazquez, Walker Hurd, and Riley Sutton finished soon after with strong kicks. Kathryn Land, an 8th grade student, won the JV girls race and was followed by a top ten finish from fellow eighth-grader Saira Mendoza. Kevin Jacobo was the leader for the boys JV team with a 4th place medal finish. The Jackets punched their ticket to state and will travel to Carrollton for the GHSA State Championship Meet on Friday, November 3rd. #GoJackets 🐝💨
Calhoun High School students excel at FCCLA Region 1 Rally! CHS students are diving into National Programs, Carnival Games, and The Art of Juggling Time. These Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students were also able to give back by collecting dental supplies for Backpack Blessings! A special congrats to our competition winners at Chattooga High School: Beyoncé Brito (3rd Place, Cupcake Decorating), Briana Silvey (1st Place, Toys That Teach), and Summer Dover and Jaxin Spivey (Membership Recruitment Display). #FCCLA #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
