Wishing all of our families a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Join us for Rising 9th Grade Family Night to learn how CHS prepares students for college, careers, and beyond. Connect with counselors, discover CTAE pathways, and explore real-world learning opportunities your student can take advantage of starting freshman year.
🗓 Monday, Jan. 12 @ 6:00 PM
📍 Calhoun Performing Arts Center
Winter Break is almost here! Please remember that Friday, Dec. 19, will be an early release day for students.
🍽 Holiday Meal Kit pickup will take place from 12:30–3:30 PM at the Calhoun Primary & Elementary School Complex (back lot). Click here to sign up for FREE meals.
Teachers and staff will return on Monday, Jan. 5, and students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Virtual learning assignments will be shared by teachers prior to the break.
We wish our Jacket families a safe and happy holiday season! #OurHeartOurFuture
With colder morning temperatures expected, families are encouraged to take a few extra precautions:
-Dress students in warm winter clothing (coats, hats, gloves, etc.)
-Arrive at bus stops as close to pickup time as possible
-Bundle up for arrival, car rider lines, and dismissal
Thank you for partnering with us to keep students safe and comfortable. Stay warm!
This weekend, around 60 students enjoyed a holiday shopping trip to Walmart with support from 250+ CHS students who served as their shopping buddies. They later returned to campus for a festive wrapping party — complete with a visit from Santa and his elf.
Thank you to NHS for sponsoring, to our bus drivers, and to every volunteer who helped make this special tradition possible for our big and little Jackets! #OurHeartOurFuture
CTAE is hosting a Parents’ Night Out this Friday, Dec. 12 from 5:30–8:30 PM at CHS! Join us for holiday crafts, games, and fun in your holiday pajamas.
Spots are limited — sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/mv6y34hk
Winter Break is just around the corner! School will dismiss early on Friday, December 19, marking the start of the break. We hope everyone enjoys a joyful holiday season.
KEEP after-school childcare will be open until 6:00 PM on Friday, Dec. 19 (early release day). View details and register here: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/keep-childcare
-Students return Jan. 6.
-Staff PD/Student virtual day Jan. 5.
We look forward to a great year ahead! #OurHeartOurFuture
🔗 School calendars + early release times: https://www.calhounschools.org/page/school-information
These talented students will represent CCS in Athens this February, joining the top middle and high school (grades 7–12) vocalists from across Georgia. #GoJackets #ExcellenceInTheArts
Meal kits may be picked up on Friday, December 19, from 12:30–3:30 PM at Calhoun Elementary School (CPES complex, back parking lot).
🚨 To help our team prepare efficiently, please complete one form per household and list all children who will need a kit. If your family anticipates any difficulty with pickup, please indicate that in the form so our staff can follow up as needed.
➡ Request form: https://forms.gle/ivKcA3SE2YYg9MwU6
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Congratulations to our 2025-2026 CMS Spelling Bee Champion, Aniyah Brown (8th), who sealed the win in Round 8 with the word “scalpel.” Dax Murphy (8th) earned second place.
After multiple tie-breaker rounds between Dietrich Smith (7th) and Mohamed Herrek (8th), Mohamed Herrek secured third place with the word “onslaught.”
These top three spellers will move on to the District Spelling Bee in January. Congratulations to all of our participants for their hard work and outstanding effort! #OurHeartOurFuture
Every purchase supports our TSA students and helps fund competitions and conferences. Order by Dec. 5 to guarantee Christmas pickup!
🎁 Shop now: https://calhoun-high-school-jackets-nest-store.square.site/s/shop
View school information and calendars here: calhounschools.org/page/school-information
Education is the foundation of our future, and ours is built on a Tradition of Excellence.
We’re proud to recognize the veterans among our Calhoun City Schools family who have served our country and continue to serve our students each day. Thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice!
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #OurHeartOurFuture
