Cherokee County School District students are advancing to State 4-H Competition, with two students elected to statewide leadership roles. The Cherokee County Educational Foundation helped kickoff the new school year in CCSD this month by presenting teachers and support staff with $56,000 in grants! #SafeCherokee. You do not have to live in that schools attendance area to pick up there. I loved it and have made many great friends through driving a bus. As you know, schools are scheduled to be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 19 for student holidays. Every March, CCSD celebrates literacy beginning with Read Across America Day, a nationwide reading event that coincides with renowned childrens book author and illustrator Dr. Seusss March 2 birthday. The report can be viewed here. The special event on Wednesday evening was attended by the Scholars and their parents; the teacher each Scholar chose as the most influential in his or her education; CCSDs high school Principals; the Superintendent of Schools and members of his senior staff; and the School Board. 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 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. If you have a question about something youve seen on social media or received via mail or email about our schools, our staff or our curriculum, please reach out to your school or contact us directly at the Ask CCSD Helpdesk at https://bit.ly/AskCCSD #CCSDfam. The magazines prestigious list is based on factors including academic performance, college readiness, graduation rates and success of disadvantaged students. The drill was held during the winter break to avoid disrupting classes, with activity taking place at Cherokee High School in Canton, CCSDs offices in Canton, and First Baptist Church of Woodstock. 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. Parking Pass Information 2023 CCSD is partnering for the second year with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to offer high school students an outstanding career education opportunity: the 2019 Summer Internship Program! CCSD joins a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. CCSD Message: Misinformation about CCSD Operations, CCSD Expands Open CCSD Transparency Website, https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/open-ccsd, CCSD Students Advancing to State 4-H Leadership Roles, Competition, Students Gain Valuable Workforce Insight from Employability Fair, Ball Ground ES STEM Academy Expands Food Pantry to Meet Additional Needs, CCSD's School Nutrition Summer Meals Program Earns National Honors, Board Business Briefs: School Board Amends Budget for Employee Bonuses, Appoints New School Leaders, CCSD Presents March 28 Program for Special Education Students' Parents, Teachers. The School Board unanimously approved CCSDs annual budget, which includes significant investments in our reopening plan including more than $4 Million in additional health and safety measures. The Cherokee County School Districts annual Job Fair will be a virtual event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6. The Cherokee County School District has earned the States highest honor for leadership and dedication to providing the best education possible to every child. This includes applications for CCSD STEM and Fine Arts Academies. Get your tickets here! There will be no school on Tuesday, March 24, the date of the Presidential Primary Election, in order to ensure the safety and security of students, as many schools are used as polling sites. The November edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter now online here is filled with important information including two updates to the school calendar. #CCSDfam, Enrollment for the Cherokee County School District has increased beyond expectations, but for the ninth consecutive year, no schools are considered critically overcrowded.. Its National School Counseling Week the perfect week to announce CCSDs 2023 Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year! It is a Professional Learning Day, with teachers and staff attending training sessions focused on improving instruction and support services in areas including reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), history, Career Pathways, Special Education and Gifted education. CCSD Connections Newsletter for September Now Online. We know that cases are rising, and we are closely monitoring cases among our students and staff. ABM Industry Group LLC will award one $1,000 college scholarship to a Class of 2020 graduating senior from each of CCSD's six high schools. We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. CCSD Reminder: Tuesday, Nov. 2, is a student holiday for Election Day as a safety precaution due to the use of many schools as polling sites. CCSD studentsare invited to enter CCSD's Fire Safety Essay & Poster Contests by Sept. 9. Today is the fifth day of school and, this year, that is an amazing milestone. Cherokee County School District students topped State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests for the fifth consecutive year, with important gains in early literacy and math! Parents and teachers are invited to participate to learn more about services, resourcesand organizations that support students with special needs. The Cherokee County School Districts online system for registering new students for the 2019-20 school year now is open to parents! Last year, CCSDs three social workers made 793 home visits; handled more than 800 cases; made 1,500 parent contacts and provided assistance to 146 homeless students. Due to the anticipated high heat index for today and Tuesday, August 13, 2019, the Cherokee County School District is cancelling all outdoor activities from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. The Superintendent of Schools will make an announcement by Jan. 31 as to whether classes will be held during the last three days of February Break. Dear #CCSDfam, A local nonprofit foundation is sponsoring two new college scholarships for CCSD students! The Cherokee County School District is beginning kindergarten and new student registration for the 2023-24 school year with a new online registration system. Students Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. Creekview High School graduating senior Siena Cook has won a $2,500 scholarship awarded by East West Bank. CCSD Substitute Teacher Workshop on Sept. 14 - Apply Now! This distribution initially was only to take place on the last day of classes at schools on March 13, but Technology staff have worked hard to continue the process to meet students needs. We will be sharing some of our #CCSDNotables with you throughout the school year. Whether your CCSD student is returning in-person or learning online, we need you to please complete the Gateway first day forms as soon as possible. Creekview High School FFA Leadership team has received the highest Chapter Rating by the National FFA organization. CCSD Technology staff are working with the system vendor to correct the issue as soon as possible. This weeks profile focuses on Graphic Design and Graphic Communications, which is offered at Woodstock HS and Creekview HS . 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CCSD is participating in Georgias Farm to School month celebration with special menu items including a Kickin it with Kale salad on Wednesday! Dr. Sue Zinkils new leadership appointment didnt take her too far from her previous post. May 24. Sign up now! #CCSDfam #CCSDserves. 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. Meet school bus driver Gail Hyde! Meet the New Principal: Mike Santoro of Creekview HS! Then something changed, 7 hospitalized after driver in stolen car runs red light in San Bernardino, police say, Barstow police investigating after officer caught on video hitting man with a baton, Northern California town on edge after second fatal stabbing in a week, Man found guilty of murdering teens who ding-dong-ditched his house, Sacramento, San Francisco mayors take shots at each others city before NBA playoff game. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised of the following reminders and updates: SPRING BREAK Wild video shows brawl between high school baseball teams in Norwalk - CBS Los Angeles. The Cherokee County School Board recently unanimously approved contracting with Mountain Ed to take over CCSDs evening high school program, currently known as Polaris Evening Program. Join the #CCSDfam as a School Bus Driver! If we could have ordered up a perfect morning for the first day of school, Im not sure it would have been prettier than today. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower visited their classrooms to announce that the judging committee selected them as the top four teachers of all CCSD schools and centers Teachers of the Year. Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower this week participated in the annual State of the County program. 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. The competitive Bright Ideas Grants are awarded by Amicalola EMC to the most innovative ideas from schools in their service area. This year's free event is on March 21. While most homeowners will see an increase in their tax bill due to their property value rising, the increase will be less due to the School Boards action. There will be early dismissal for middle school and high school students on Friday, Dec. 20; elementary school dismissal will be on time, but After School Program will not be offered. If your child does not have access to technology or should your household be without power due to the severe weather, makeup opportunities will be extended. Read about if here in the AJC. Please remember: a child must be present to receive a bag; do not come sick; do not stay at the site after picking up food. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and selecting any of the School Nutrition Worker listings at various schools. Cherokee County School Districts Class of 2022 will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies next week! The Cherokee County School Board has earned top state honors for exemplary leadership and innovation practices. CCSD will continue Digital Learning Days through April 3 and then again from April 13-24; Spring Break will be observed as scheduled from April 6-10 with no Digital Learning Days. The report is posted online here and provides financial additional information to the community in advance of the School Boards public hearings and budget adoption. Update:CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Anne Thiersof Creekview HS has been chosen as a Regional Winnerby Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA). We appreciate our PTA and its volunteers who give so much of their time, talent, treasure and hearts to support our students, staff and schools. The Creekview High School Grizzly football program is under new management, with the unanimous vote tonight by the Cherokee County School Board to hire Trevor Williams as head coach. These internships are an outstanding opportunity for our students to spend their summer break learning about careers in their community, while also earning money for their time, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. The concern from parents follows an incident at Ramona High School on Wednesday where an 18-year-old male student and his 14-year-old sister were arrested after an incident of student unrest occurred during lunchtime. Scott Martin, choral director at Creekview High School, was elected the Choral Chair Elect for the Georgia Music Educators Association. The Cherokee County School District will offer online summer school from June 3-23 for high school students. Attention all CCSD Class of 2019 graduating seniors (and their parents): ABM Industry Groups has just partnered with CCSD to offer a new $1,000 college scholarship. The school was opened in August 2006 with 9th and 10th graders. Booth Middle School, was elected the President-Elect for the Georgia American Choral Directors Association. CCSD will host its next substitute teacher training workshops on Sept. 2 and 14 and now is accepting applications. Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking Crossing Guards! Im 100 percent thinking of taking my daughters out of RUSD and changing districts because of the fact that I dont feel like theyre doing enough.. We appreciate our outstanding teachers and all that they do every day to serve our community. All CCSD schools now are using the Canvas system for sending all schoolwide emails. They were developed by a committee of CCSD employees and parents and use the same balanced calendar model as currently in place. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. A committee of community, Waste Management and CCSD representatives reviews and scores applications to select a winner who has excelled in academic, extra-curricular activities and community service. #CCSDfam, The January 2022 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter. Applications due by May 25. CCSD will hold its annual sale of surplus equipment and vehicles on Saturday, November 12. CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students on the last day of school! State Tournament Hoops Action Begins Friday. CCSD School Nutrition will offer a special meal pick-up on Friday, Nov. 20, for free meals for the week of Thanksgiving Break! Job description & minimum qualifications posted at https://bit.ly/ccsdjob32320 Questions? School Board Members Visit Schools Throughout CCSD! In February, CCSD opens the opportunity for parents to request a school reassignment for the next school year, including our STEM, STEAM and Fine Arts Academies, and our online high school, i-Grad Virtual Academy. High school sports and arts programs sell the raffle tickets for $5 each throughout the fall and winter, and the schools are able to keep all the proceeds. The Cherokee County School District is bringing back the popular option of part-time employment for specific certified jobs! Meet the Student Advisor: Carson Heath of Creekview HS! The Cherokee County School District today surprised the winners of its poster and video contests to seek students help in encouraging mask usage among their classmates. Households that have not responded may receive a visit from a census worker between Aug. 11 and Oct. 31 to help complete the form and ensure everyone is counted. Laura Martin, choral director at E.T. Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking More School Crossing Guards! Thanks to the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News and Cherokee Life Magazine, CCSD is able to share more news with you through this new publication. The May 2022 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes important end-of-year announcements including May 27 early dismissal for middle and high school students and plans for the summer meal program. The Georgia Department of Education program honors high school seniors who exhibit excellence in their school and community life. Board Briefs: School Board Hears Update on Social and Emotional Learning Initiative, Inaugural Flag Football Season Culminates in County Championship, CCSD Schools Score High for School Climate, CCSD Connections Newsletter Now Online: Schools Closed on March 24, Dual Enrollment Information Sessions Set for November 7 and 11, CCSD Performance Improves and Continues to Exceed State Accountability Scores. If any change is made to dismissal times, we will notify parents immediately by email and text, as well as through a post on our website and Facebook page. 95% of households receive their census invitation in the mail (these were sent in March, with reminders sent in April). CCSD Class of 2022 Outscores State & Nation on SAT, CCSD Students Honored with National College Board Awards, CCSD Earns International Recognition for Excellence in Education, CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter September Edition Now Online, CCSD Pathway Profiles - Law Enforcement Services and Forensic Science, Microsoft Recognizes 36 CCSD Educators as Instructional Technology Experts, CCSD School Nutrition Announces Annual Parent Recipe Contest. #SafeCherokee. #CCSDfam#ThankATeacher, Please help us spread the word: online registration for kindergartners and all students who will be new to CCSD for the 2019-20 school year is underway at https://registration.cherokeek12.net/. Reminder: Use SafeSchools Alert to Report Safety Concerns. Find the answers to these questions and many more in the 2018-19 First Day Facts publication, which shares new information about the upcoming school year. She is a safe haven, one parent shared, noting her children have been strongly supported by Ms. Chesnut as they navigated through family challenges over the past two years. This position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits (including State Health Benefit Plan & Teachers Retirement System), a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. 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. We Appreciate Our CCSD School Bus Drivers! The Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 earned average ACT scores that topped National and State results and continued to rank among Georgias top 10 county school systems! On Wednesday at about 1 p.m., a school resource officer assigned to Ramona responded to student unrest at the end of the lunch period, the Riverside Police Department posted on Facebook. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited. A video of another fight has been circulating on social media, showing two students at Martin Luther King getting into a fight on Monday, according to KTLA-TV Channel 5. The Cherokee County School District is asking local businesses and organizations to Partner Up with CCSD! The October edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter now online here is filled with important information including an update on CCSDs Digital Learning Day plan for inclement weather. Dear #CCSDfam, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower again expressed how much he appreciates the dedication of our students, parents and employees during this challenging time: we are here to support you -- we are all in this together. We hope you enjoy this welcome-back video featuring messages from each of our schools! Cherokee County School Districts Class of 2021 increased average SAT scores by 25 points and outscored the State and Nation, according to results released today by the College Board. Visit http://bit.ly/CCSDjobfair21 to sign up to participate. 301 CCSD Students Recognized as Superintendent's Key Scholars, CCSD Kicks Off Strategic Plan Initiative with Community Engagement, Six CCSD Basketball Teams in "Sweet 16" Round of State Playoffs This Week. When she took on a new role as a graduation coach, her opportunity to make a positive impact grew schoolwide. The Cherokee County School District on Thursday night celebrated 259 outstanding high school juniors as Superintendents Key Scholars! CCSD Continues to Exceed State Averages on Georgia Milestones! Dear CCSD Families, This position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. The Cherokee County School District congratulates the districtwide winners of the annual PTA Reflections fine arts contest! National School Social Worker Week - We Appreciate You! This weeks CCSD Pathway Profile focuses on Healthcare Science: Therapeutic Services - Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that we have made updates to the CCSD Reopening of School FAQs which is posted online at https://bit.ly/CCSDfaqs20. This weeks profile focuses on Teaching as a Profession, which is offered at Creekview HS, River Ridge HS and Sequoyah HS . Thanks to sponsors Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cherokee County, CCSD drivers were treated to breakfast on Tuesday and given Chick-fil-A gift cards and a bag of treats. Kevin Williams, operator of Cherokee County Chick-fil-A, today was honored with the Liberty Bell Award by the Blue Ridge Bar Association at its annual Law Day observance. Open CCSD at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/open-ccsd was established in 2013 to provide the community with a clear understanding of its operations and stewardship of fiscal resources. They are: of Cherokee HS,Griffen C. Bon and Braden R. Flournoy; of Creekview HS, Kylie A. Buchanan; of Etowah HS, Ty S. Phillips; and of Sequoyah HS, Paige L. Falcomata. Join the #CCSDfam as a Substitute Teacher! #CCSDfam #CCSD1stDay, Please share our new job listing for school nurses -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule (work while your kids are in school and enjoy vacation with them! FFA members competing from left to right are Lauren Kimber 5th Sr division, Asa Phillips 3rd Sr division, Eli Cook 1st Jr division, Andrew Carlisle 4th Sr Division and Jeb Stewart 1st Sr Division. VILLA Parent Academy Sees Record Participation! This weeks profile focuses on Marketing and Management, which is offered at Creekview HS and Sequoyah HS , 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. For the fourth consecutive year, Cherokee County School District students exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests! When children do not read during the summer months, research suggests they may lose up to three months of reading ability. The report typically is shared by the School Board with the Delegation at a meeting in early December prior to the legislative sessions start in January. The Superintendent of Schools has determined the February Break will be a full week-long break for students. While online learning is working well for many students and families, it is not for all. I am sharing it with all of you, for I know you hold in your hearts the same hopes as I do for their success. All six CCSD high schools reported higher grad rates for the Class of 2020, with Creekview HS reporting the top rate of 96.2%. As semi-finalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, Koryn Todd of Creekview High School, Annelise Axelsson of River Ridge High School and Sophia Abbott of Woodstock High School are among only 700 students from the more than 3 million graduating seniors in the nations Class of 2021 selected to advance in the prestigious recognition program. #CCSDfam. The scores ranked CCSD in the top 10% in the State. The Cherokee County School Board recently approved CCSD Blueprint: a long-range plan for continued success. The purpose of Child Find is to identify, locate, and evaluate children and youth, who are suspected of having or have a diagnosed disability or developmental delay, in order to provide free appropriate Special Education services. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking more dedicated crossing guards to protect our students and keep traffic moving safely around our schools!
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