Thank you for your interest in volunteering in Calhoun City Schools.  Volunteering is an integral part of your child’s education and our instructional program.  They make a difference in our students’ lives and play an invaluable role in their education and development. We recognize that community support is vital to the success of our schools, so we welcome and appreciate visitors and volunteers to our school! 

Visitors

A visitor is one who acts only in the capacity of a parent (i.e. lunch visits, at parties, field day spectators, parent/teacher conferences, 504/IEP meetings, and school-wide and classroom programs or competitions; this list is not exhaustive). Visitors will be asked to present their state issued ID upon entering the school. This ID will be run through our state software and, upon clearance, you will be given and must wear a name-tag for the duration of your visit. Name-tags must be clearly visible at all times.

Volunteers

A volunteer is one who performs a duty that a staff member could also perform (i.e. reading to your child's class, making copies, working in the media center, handling money, etc.). Volunteers must be over the age of 18 who wish to contribute their service to the school system. Calhoun City Schools reserves the right to deny volunteer privileges if it deems appropriate and in the best interest of CCS.

Criminal Background Check + Fingerprint Requirements

In support of student safety, CCS requires that all schools and administrative offices identify and screen all volunteers in accordance with the following guidelines. Background Checks for volunteers must be renewed every 3 years. Background Check forms must be picked up and completed at the Central Office or one of the schools. Fingerprint Checks for volunteers must be renewed every 5 years.

1. Determine the volunteer level

2. Complete the documents required for the respective volunteer level.

3. Return completed documents to the school office.

4. Wait for the approval notice from the school designee prior to volunteering.

Note: School visitors are not considered volunteers.

Procedures have been put into place by our school district to ensure the safety of all students when a visitor or volunteer is on campus. Sometimes these processes can seem cumbersome, but we appreciate your patience in helping us maintain our number one focus; the safety of our children.