#CCSDunited. We know our School District is a family of caring teachers, counselors, bus drivers, cafeteria staff and many more, all focused on doing their best to serve our students and a new districtwide initiative will now give students the opportunity to thank them! Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday reviewed the recommended budget for next school year, which includes hiring more teachers to lower class size while not raising the school property tax millage rate, and adopted a resolution that prohibits implementing Critical Race Theory (CRT) and The 1619 Project. They are: of Cherokee HS, Dylan Iovino; of Creekview HS, Nathan Davis; of Etowah HS, Ben Willett; of River Ridge HS, Nicholas Audinet; and of Sequoyah HS, Jeremy Jeong. Creekview High School sophomore Callahan Pace is one of only eight high school students from across the state selected to serve on the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council. All of CCSDs high schools this week were named 2023 AP Honor Schools for exceptional student performance and participation on AP exams, which offer students more challenging coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit. Please check out the July edition of the CCSD Connections newsletter at https://bit.ly/CCSDconnections, which includes important back-to-school info and a message from the Superintendent. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. The USDA waiver has been extended for July so the weekly to-go bag model will continue in July. The Superintendent/School Board Strategic Work Session will be held at 6:00 p.m., and the School Board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. These patches, which have adhesive backing, feature the same design as those on the rental gowns used for past commencement ceremonies. We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. The Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE is designed to provide a competitive event for agriculture education students, emphasizing skills in dairy cattle evaluation, selection, and dairy herd management. If you need immediate help with enrollment, please contact the registrar for your child's school by email. #CCSDPartnersInAction #CCSDfam. The Cherokee County School District serves children from age 3 to 21 years old. CCSD Enrollment Grows in Second Week of School! Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? The Cherokee County School District Class of 2019 earned average ACT scores that topped National averages and, for the second consecutive year, ranked No. Details are posted at http://bit.ly/CCSDnurses21 Join the #CCSDfam & apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net Sign up today for the CCSD Virtual Job Fair on March 6 to learn more and talk with a CCSD School Nurse! Graduating seniors will receive an email in their CCSD account from their Principal later this month with instructions on ticketing for guests and arrival. Cherokee County School District students are advancing to State 4-H Competition, with two students elected to statewide leadership roles. The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 14 project categories for students in Grades 3-12. Dont forget to visit the Back-to-School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s when it opens July 25 to update your childs emergency contacts and provide other important information. September's CCSD Connections Parent E-Newsletter Now Online. CCSD Message: Digital Learning Days - March 11-12, 2021, CCSD Connections Newsletter for March 2021 Now Online. Cherokee County School District teachers and staff were welcomed to work for the sixth day of school with sweet surprises from a new organization dedicated to encouraging them and lifting the entire communitys spirits. Back-to-School Forms Are Online--and Easy to Use. And though my only role was to walk across a stage and accept my diploma, my palms stayed anxiously damp. Parade. The company, which provides custodial services for CCSD schools, each year awards a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior from each of CCSDs traditional high schools. Nathan Davis of Creekview HS and Jeremy Jeong of Sequoyah HS are among the top 2,500 seniors in the U.S. to earn the prestigious $2,500 scholarship awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This important issue long has been a part of professional development for staff, but CCSD is increasing its training and programs in response to the national rise in teen suicide rates, as well as the tragic deaths of students, teachers and parents in the community. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and selecting any of the School Nutrition Worker listings at various schools. Through the annual program, every CCSD school selects a Partner of the Year to honor. The Cherokee County School District on Thursday night celebrated 259 outstanding high school juniors as Superintendents Key Scholars! Due to a mild winter so far, resulting in the need to close schools for only one full day, coupled with positive long-range forecasts, all CCSD schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 22, for the student holiday. #CCSDfam. The Cherokee County School District is sponsoring a video contest with a $500 prize to seek students help in raising awareness of the dangers of vaping. What would you like others to know about driving a bus for CCSD? Read CCSD's Newly Published Class Act Magazine Online! We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Creekview HS 2021 Partner of the Year: Amber Cloy Photography! Thank you to each of these students for making the important decision to serve our country, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its educators and support staff who are retiring after exemplary service! Cherokee County School District schools have earned more than $10,000 in this falls Bright Ideas Grants! As part of the monthly personnel report, the School Board accepted the retirements of many longtime educators throughout CCSD including Bascomb Elementary School Principal Kathleen Chandler. The Cherokee County School District congratulates its School Board Delegates on completing their year of service! When children do not read during the summer months, research suggests they may lose up to three months of reading ability. Elementary School After School Program will be offered as usual. The School Board also approved several appointments for CCSD school leadership roles for next school year including new Principals for Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy and Mountain Road Elementary School, as well as the naming of the Districts first administrator focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. CCSD Connections Newsletter for October 2021 Now Online! Many years ago, rural families would thank their valued teachers with the crops from their farms. These outstanding students and their parents will be honored on Wednesday by the School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet. The School District this month for the first time hosted a regional Work Based Learning meeting, with high school career education teachers from across the state in attendance to learn about one of CCSDs programs: healthcare science. Cherokee County School District students earned accolades at the annual statewide literary competition! You can apply online at www.lunchapplication.com or pick up a paper application in the front office of your child's school. Enter the Reflections contest!! Please see the following message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and enjoy some our of #CCSD1stDay photos in theslideshow posted above. Anne will go on to compete for the Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year, representing CCSD and all of Region 2. The District has been selected by the District Administration educational leadership organization as the Districts of Distinction award winner in the Educational Technology category. This decision was made with the support of School Board Members and in consideration with the Department of Public Health. Creekview High School Class of 2022 graduating senior Ashley Tippens has earned this years Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship! To further increase accessibility, the system now includes a new smartphone app, which can be downloaded at no cost. Hundreds of athletes and volunteers participated in the CCSD Special Olympics Awareness Games on Friday morning at River Ridge High School. Brian Kemp has extended his closure of all schools statewide through the close of the school year. Were proud of you and grateful to you and your families, and I know our entire community appreciates your service.. We are closely monitoring weather conditions and the potential for severe weather this afternoon. Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Joe Greene of Creekview HS! Compton Early College 7, Shalhevet 5. CCSD Teachers Elected to Lead Statewide Music Education Organizations! Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with 53 placing first at Regions! CCSD offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives. Going once, going twice..sold! Police said the 18-year-old refused to comply with school officials during the incident. Meet a CCSD 2022 School Partner of the Year: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt of Creekview High School! Entries will be judged for message, quality and creativity. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, we regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs . The Tome Student Literary Society, a National organization dedicated to promoting a love and appreciation of literature among fourth- through 12th-grade students, held its annual TomeCon competition and teams from six CCSD school participated and won top honors. This weeks profile focuses on the Law Enforcement Services and Forensic Science program, which is offered at Cherokee HS, Creekview HS and River Ridge HS. Two hundred chapters attend the conference with 2,927 total participants. The rating is based on a survey of students, parents and teachers; student discipline issue rates; and daily attendance. Clayton Elementary Schools school counselor sees her mission in three parts: to connect, to educate and to advocate. Check out this video - http://bit.ly/stop4bus - to learn more. A 14-year-old was beaten by three people outside Patriot High School in Riverside. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Jan. 13, reviewed a progress report on accomplishing Blueprint strategic plan goals and heard operational updates including the planned expansion of CCSDs school choice program. The January edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online here and includes updates on safety and security and other important information. Parents ask why no one has been arrested, Violence dropped at California middle and high schools over 18 years, UCLA study finds. #CherokeeByChoice Click here for more: https://www.cherokeega.org/career-expo/. Cherokee County School Districts Class of 2021, made up of 2,995 students, will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies this week! CCSD High School 2022Summer School will be offered from June 6 - 24, 2022 with options for Credit Recovery and Initial Credit as detailed below. Reminder: CCSD's Job Fair is a month away please join us from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 4, at River Ridge High School (400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 30188). The 10-month program, developed by CCSDs special education department, provided teams of general education and special education co-teachers with training on best practices including research-based strategies and effective models, concluding with a capstone presentation by participants for their fellow teachers at their own schools. CCSD Celebrates Support Staff & Honors Employees of the Year! Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. The September edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter, and is filled with important news & updates. To be considered for recognition, students must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and either exceptional test scores placing them in the top 10% in their state on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or scores of 3 or higher on two of more Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The designated school rotates annually, with Creekview HS selected for the Class of 2022 school, and all graduating seniors from the designated school have the opportunity to apply. The Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional organization of active and retired women educators, for the past 24 years has presented the annual awards. The 1.5 mills decrease in the tax rate, which was unanimously approved, is the first reduction proposed since 2014 and was prompted by the rise in property values. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Creekview High School Support Staff Employee of the Year Margie Paul! The Class scored an impressive overall score of 22.7, exceeding Georgias 21.4 and the Nations 20.7, on the challenging college entrance and placement examination. The Cherokee County Youth Suicide Prevention Summit, which is open to the public, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Cherokee County Conference Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114. #CCSDfam. The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers! The annual writing contest is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12 and provides an opportunity for schools to encourage writing in a variety of genres. Cherokee County School Districts high schools all have earned State honors for excellent Advanced Placement (AP) programs and performance that continues to exceed State and National averages! The class scored an outstanding 22.2 average, topping Georgias 21.6 and the Nations 19.8 averages on the competitive college entrance and placement examination. #CCSDfam. Applications due by May 25. These part-time jobs offer the opportunity to work on school days close to home to support your communitys children. The annual competition offers students in all grades and of all abilities the opportunity to create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts 2D and 3D. CCSD Kicks Off Second Annual "Get Cherokee Reading" Event! The Cherokee County School District for the second consecutive year has earned Georgias top honor for preparing and serving fresh, healthy meals to students! Welcome to our new families! CCSD is continuing its participation in the USDA Seamless Summer Option, which offers free meals to children during the summer and rolling out a new delivery bus! The window for school choice reassignments for 2020-21 within the Cherokee County School District is February 1-March 1. Join the #CCSDfam as a School Bus Driver! Tome Literacy Society is a national organization dedicated to promoting reading among fourth- through 12th-grade students through club activities, community service and competition. The Cherokee County School District Police Department has earned State recognition! Students are welcome to attend the informational session, but at least one parent or guardian must be in attendance. Each student also is invited to select a favorite teacher, and these teachers are honored at the Banquet as well. Seven Cherokee County School District Class of 2023 seniors have been named candidates for a top national honor! The curtain will rise this month for the Cherokee County School District's 2022-23 theatre season! On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised of the following reminders and updates: SPRING BREAK Authorities said they discovered videos taken from staff bathrooms at Skyview High School in Salmon Creek dating as far back as 2013. Mattson worked there as a custodian from 2008 to 2015. Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower this week participated in the annual State of the County program. A Cherokee County School District business partner and volunteer has received a top community award! UPDATE: The Cherokee Lady Warriors and the Creekview Lady Grizzlies will advanceto the Elite 8 round of State Tournament play. The CCSD graduation rate is an increase from 86.9% achieved by the Class of 2019, according to a new report from the Georgia Department of Education released today. Acceptance to one on the countrys elite military academies is a prestigious honor, as enrollment is very limited with appointees selected based on excellent records of academic performance, athletic achievement, leadership skills and community service. The School Board's Strategic Work Session and regular School Board meeting originally scheduled for August 15 (which were cancelled due to a gas main leak in the vicinity)have been rescheduled for Thursday, August 22. The Cherokee County School District celebrated the important role of support staff at its Fifth Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards on Thursday evening. Apply online at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD #CCSDfam #CCSDunited. Parents say fights on high school campuses across the Riverside School district are out of control and only getting worse. During its pre-meeting work session, School Board members began the planning work for its annual Legislative Partnership Priorities, a list of top issues it would like to see addressed by Cherokee Countys State legislators during the General Assembly Session. #SafeCherokee. Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking More School Crossing Guards! How do we decide? Creekview High School Kathleen Fraid, Honorary Life Member Jamie Saleh, Honorary Life Member Maria Yam, Honorary Life Member DeWitt Perry Middle School Christina Carr, Honorary Life Member Curtis Lawrence, Honorary Life Member E. L. Kent Elementary School Amber Bell, Honorary Life Member Susan Romaine, Honorary Life There will be both an in-person event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 5, at River Ridge High School (400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, 30188), and virtual online interview appointments also will be available. As candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, they are among only 5,000 students from the more than 3 million graduating seniors in the nations Class of 2023 selected to participate in the prestigious recognition program. Save the Date: CCSD Teacher Job Fair on March 5! The annual writing contest is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12 and provides an opportunity for schools to encourage writing in a variety of genres. #CherokeeByChoice. Six CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! More than 3,000 students are nominated annually by coaches, principals, athletic directors, teachers and parents. The Cherokee County School District on Saturday, March 5, will host its annual Teacher Job Fair for next school year. The score ranks CCSD third among metro Atlanta counties and seventh in Georgia out of 180 school districts! On behalf of the Superintendent, please review the following updates about CCSDs Digital Learning program for the 2021-22 School Year. More than 50 of the Cherokee County School Districts Class of 2021 graduates have committed to military service, including three selected for prestigious U.S. Service Academies! The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Dec. 9, celebrated the School District winning the Georgia 2021 Governance Team of the Year Award with a review of accomplishments from the past year. The Department was notified this month that its status as a Certified Agency, first achieved in 2006, has been renewed by the Joint Review Committee of the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. CCSD Announces Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians! The Cherokee County School District is offering 2022-23 high school students the opportunity to participate in an educational travel experience to explore London and Paris during Spring Break 2023! The challenge, according to news reports, was started by a student in Utah who did not want to attend school today. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. WebCreekview basketball highlights Newman Smith High School Watch this highlight video of the Creekview (Carrollton, TX) basketball team in its game Newman Smith High School on Feb 7, 2023 All Contest Videos Box Score Apr 3, 2023 @ 9:13pm Highlight of Frisco Lone Star High School Watch this highlight video More Videos Apr 3, 2023 @ 9:12pm The starting hourly rate has been increased to $12.59 an hour for School Nutrition Workers, as well as to $12 an hour for part-time School Nutrition workers and substitutes, and $10.50 an hour for lunchroom monitors. Congratulations to Ty, his family, his teachers and coaches and everyone who has supported his success, as I know you are just as excited for him. More information about this opportunity is at http://bit.ly/CCSDfactech. On behalf of the Superintendent, due to the threat of severe weather, all CCSD schools will be closed for in-person learning on Thursday, March 18, 2021. If so, please go tobit.ly/2Bs4dZ9and fill out the application for this year's Vet School For A Day on September 19! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited. Coast Union 5, Santa Maria Valley Christian 4. Today is PTA Day in CCSD, as proclaimed by the Cherokee County School Board! Message to Parents: New Anti-Vaping Policy. 7/4/2020 UPDATE: Graduates will be permitted up to two guests. Three hundred and thirty-seven students put their technology skills to the test at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition recently held at Woodstock MS: School. As candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, they are among the 4,000 best and brightest of the more than 3 million graduating seniors in the nations Class of 2021 and now have the opportunity to advance in the academic competition. Cases are higher in our community, our state and our nation than ever before. While we are not cancelling school for Fridays victory parade and celebration, any student absences for students who attend that event will be counted as unexcused but without academic penalty. While our policies do not permit excused absences for such occasions, the designation of unexcused but without academic penalty provides students the important opportunity to make up all missed work and tests next week. Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week congratulations to Creekview High School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Joe Greene! Dont miss your opportunity to become a teacher in an outstanding metro Atlanta school district! The score ranks CCSD fourth among metro Atlanta counties and seventh in Georgia out of 180 school districts! My youngest child started to school, and I found I had more time. CCSD Recommended for Accreditation Renewal! The program also focuses on developing self-esteem, leadership skills, strong values, and critical thinking, creativity, and imagination in the digital age., A message to the community from Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower . Ten Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 graduates have earned $2,500 college scholarships from a community foundation! One practice run with their bus is required, but many drivers practice more times in their own vehicles. CCSD Students Continue to Top National, State Averages on AP Exams, CCSD Board Business Briefs: New School Leader Appointments, CCSD High School Seniors Advance to be Named National Merit Finalists, CCSD To-Go Meal Orders for February Break Due 8 a.m. 2/9, Location and Pick up Time by School. The Cherokee County School District again has earned national honors for its School Nutrition summer meals program! Congratulations to Cherokee County School Board member Patsy Jordan, who yesterday was named the Central Region Teacher of the Year for Mountain Education Charter High School! The Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, which is made up of active and retired female educators in Cherokee County, has selected Bailey Newell as its 2020 scholarship recipient. Dont forget to visit the Back-to-School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s when it opens Monday, July 26, as we need the parents of all students both in-person and Digital Learning to update emergency contacts and provide other important first day forms information. Meal pick up will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at four locations only Cherokee High, Creekview High, Etowah High and River Ridge High and you will choose the location on your form. Please help the Georgia PTA learn more about family engagement in our schools by taking this quick survey by Feb. 15: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4338471/8e40728cd90f #CCSDfam. Beginning in June, Mountain Ed will run the evening school program at the Etowah East building on the Etowah HS campus, and expand services using the same successful model already in place in counties across north Georgia. The School Board on Thursday evening also approved monthly personnel recommendations, which included the appointment of new assistant principals and a new head girls basketball coach for Creekview HS. Creekview High Schools rocketry team has earned a spot in the competitive project open to high-achieving teams from universities, high schools and middle schools. The window for school choice reassignments for 2021-22 within the Cherokee County School District is February 1-March 1. Meet a CCSD Teacher: Hillary Grummer of Creekview HS! Elementary school dismissal is not affected and will remain 2:15 p.m. Preschool program dismissal also is not affected. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower proposed the one-time supplemental payments of $1,000 for eligible full-time employees and $500 permanent part-time employees, which will be issued in this months paychecks, to show appreciation for their continued service. Students earn a score on a scale of 1 to 36. Moodys and Standard & Poors financial service companies this month reaffirmed CCSDs Aa2 and Aa+ ratings, respectively, and awarded Stable outlooks to both, which places the District in an outstanding position for future growth. Additional data released this week by the Georgia Department of Education shows CCSD's Class of 2019 scored among the highest in the state on the SAT. Four Cherokee County School District students have been named to the State School Superintendents 2022-23 Student Advisory Council! We love our hometown team and are so proud of their accomplishments this season. Students may apply for the National African American Recognition Award, National Hispanic Recognition Award, National Indigenous Recognition Award and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award. The Cherokee County School District next month will celebrate outstanding service at its fifth annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256. Through the annual event, students explore social studies in the areas of Sociology/Psychology, History, Anthropology, Economics, Geography and Political Science and complete a research project. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised of the following updates: GRADUATES: The Superintendent has authorized a special #2020CCSDGrads recognition for the Class of 2020 on Friday, May 29. Teachers and administrators use the results to improve instructional best practices. Creekview TSA took16 members to the Georgia National Fair to compete in 6 events. The fair is from 9 a.m. to noon at River Ridge High School in Woodstock, and offers job candidates the opportunity to meet CCSD and school leaders. Four longtime Cherokee County School District leaders have retired this year following successful careers of service to the community. The Cherokee County School District offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives. The Cherokee County School District celebrated its Work-Based Learning program with regional guests and special recognitions of partners that help with this important career education initiative. Meal pick up will be Friday, May 28, in a designated area of your childs school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. Congratulations to both! Dear CCSD Families, Thank you to all the teachers and staff who coordinate these opportunities for meaningful service learning! The Cherokee County School District has earned national honors for its School Nutrition summer meals program! Thank you to you all, and thank you to your families, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. #CCSDfam.
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