Community Update - Lockdown Explanation:
On Thursday, April 18, at approximately 2:20PM a local resident, adjacent to CPS/CES, was attempting to kill a snake in their own backyard using a firearm. The sound of gunfire caused obvious alarm, resulting in a school-wide lockdown. Calhoun Police, partnered with other local agencies, had a swift and immediate response to the event and are currently addressing the actions of the individual. At this time, the school is on a regular dismissal and there is no threat to student safety. We thank our school officials and local law enforcement for their constant support of our students.
Parents, we need your feedback! Please take 5-7 minutes to fill out our Parent Engagement Survey for each of your children at Calhoun City Schools. Your feedback is vital in helping us improve our educational plans and use resources more effectively for your child's success. Together, we can accomplish great things!
👉 Scan the QR code below or click here: https://www.calhounschools.org/documents/departments/federal-programs/parent-surveys/608782
Join us tonight at the CPS Art Show from 4-6pm! 🎨🌟 For just $30, you can take home your child's framed masterpiece. Cash and checks accepted. Don't miss out on exploring the art station, enjoying a live performance by our Stinger Singers, and registering for a chance to win a free art set! #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
STUDENT REGISTRATION | Reminder that returning student registration for the 2024-25 school year will continue through April 17, 2024. Registration for new students is set to begin on April 17.
Please visit our Enrollment & Registration page for more information and to view required documents ▶ https://www.calhounschools.org/page/enrollment-registration
Calhoun Primary School's Character Club awardees for the month of March were recognized for their exceptional display of #Peace! Congratulations to the well-deserving students and staff member, Audrey McMillan!
We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun, our valued partner in education, for their unwavering dedication to cultivating character development through the Core Essentials curriculum. #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
Registration for returning students for the 2024-25 school year is available until April 17, 2024. New student registration will begin on April 17. #GoJackets
Please make sure to complete the online registration for all returning students through the Parent Portal. To access a list of necessary documents and further details, please visit our website: https://www.calhounschools.org/o/calhoun/page/enrollment-registration
To celebrate Agriculture Awareness Week, Calhoun Primary School is excited to invite our students to take part in #AgDay on Friday, March 22. Dress up to show appreciation for the people who work hard to provide food, fuel, and clothes for our country and the world. The CHS FFA and 4-H groups are leading this effort, helping to grow future leaders. This is a great chance for CPS students to learn about agriculture and all the different career paths it offers through engaging activities. #CTAEdelivers #CCSHeroes #GeorgiaGrown 🌾🚜🐄🌱🌻🌽
Alert: CCS Bus 2 Update: The road entering Amakanata neighborhood is closed due to a spill. Students on bus 2 residing in Amakanata have been taken back to the Complex (CPS/CES). Parents are requested to pick up their children at the CPS main entrance at their earliest convenience. Students from CMS/CHS are contacting their parents to inform them, as they have not been collected from the Campus yet.
Join us in spreading kindness this month by treating a furry friend in Calhoun/Gordon County! Drop off your donations at the CPS/CES Complex throughout February. The 5th grade Rota Kids Club will deliver the items to Paw Angels Animal Rescue on Thursday, February 29th.
🌟SAVE THE DATE: Join us for an exciting STEM Night at Calhoun Primary School! 🚀🔬
📅 Date: Thursday, February 8th
🕒 Time: 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: CPS Cafeteria
Explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with fun activities for students and parents. Let's ignite curiosity together! 🔍🔧
#STEMNight #CalhounPrimary #STEMEducation #FamilyFun
Calhoun City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay, today, January 9, 2024. We want to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community members, and we encourage you to exercise caution when traveling. Please adjust your child's drop-off time by adding two hours to their regular schedule. Additionally, buses will run two hours behind their usual route times.
We encourage parents, staff and our young drivers to exercise extreme caution on our roads.
Again, students and staff should arrive two hours later than they would on a regular school day. Busses will operate on a two-hour delay.
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
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
Calhoun Primary School's December Character Club awardees were recognized for their exceptional display of #Generosity! Congratulations to the well-deserving students and teacher, Cindy Thornton!
We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun, our valued partner in education, for their unwavering dedication to cultivating character development through the Core Essentials curriculum. #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
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! 🐝
Don't forget to join us tonight for our Veterans Concert as we pay tribute to those who have served! The event starts at 6:00 pm at the Calhoun Performing Arts Center and will feature performances by the CPS Singer Stingers, CES Jacket Jammers, and the 6th grade chorus. See you there! #CCSHeroes
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 Scouts interest meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday (10/18) at 6pm in the CES Cafeteria (flyers that were originally sent home were issued with the wrong date). Please park at the circular drive in front of the media center and enter through the side doors.