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Board Business Briefs: School Board Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments Posted On: Friday, December 10, 2021 
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.
CCSD Connections Newsletter for December Now Online Posted On: Thursday, December 2, 2021 
The December 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes an important message from the Superintendent about CCSD earning the State's highest honor for leadership and dedication to providing the best education possible to every child! Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia.
CCSD Team Wins Community Wellness Challenge Posted On: Friday, December 10, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District team has won a community wellness challenge! The Walk This Weigh Team from Cherokee High School was the overall winner in the Northside Hospital Cherokee Fall Wellness Challenge, a community competition sponsored by the hospital with prizes for teams that met health, fitness and wellness goals. Team members are Chrissy Davis, Lori Johnson, Jennifer Pittman and Rene Swanson.
Meet a CCSD 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jennifer McInnis of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Thursday, December 9, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock Elementary School: Jennifer McInnis! #CCSDfam
School Board Members Visit E.T. Booth MS Posted On: Thursday, December 9, 2021 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to E.T. Booth Middle School, where the group met with Principal Todd Sharrock and his leadership team, toured the school and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Soleil Book Clubs of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Soleil Book Clubs! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: McDonald's at Woodmont Village of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Macedonia ES 2021 Partner of the Year: McDonald's at Woodmont Village! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Carson Ivester of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, December 6, 2021 %2012%206%2021.jpg?id=29164&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Ryan Brumbelow of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Saturday, December 4, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Mill Creek Middle School Teacher of the Year Ryan Brumbelow! Mill Creek Middle School Teacher of the Year Ryan Brumbelow is "that" teacher, according to his colleagues, who makes connecting with his students look easy.
Cherokee County School Board Earns State Award for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative Posted On: Friday, December 3, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board has earned top state honors for exemplary leadership and innovation practices in recognition of its Social and Emotional Learning initiative. For the third consecutive year, the Georgia School Boards Association has awarded the Cherokee County School Board its Leading Edge Award in the Culture, Climate & Organizational Efficacy category. The awards, presented in seven categories, recognize innovative practices by School Boards and School Districts that make a significant and positive impact on students. This year, the districtwide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative earned the honor, following previous wins for CCSD's Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board program and VILLA parent academy.
CCSD Celebrates Support Staff & Honors Employees of the Year! Posted On: Friday, December 3, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District celebrated the important role of support staff at its Fourth Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards on Thursday evening. The celebration honored one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions. Each of the honorees was recognized by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, received a plaque and gifts of appreciation including a $150 Visa card funded by sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and Platinum Sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia.
Cherokee County School District Earns State's Highest Honor Posted On: Thursday, December 2, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District has earned the State's highest honor for leadership and dedication to providing the best education possible to every child. The Governance Team of the Year Award is awarded to the School Board and Superintendent of Schools of only one Georgia school district in each of the three size categories -- small, medium and large – by the Georgia School Boards Association. CCSD earned the honor for large districts, which are those with more than 10,000 students.
CCSD Teacher Named Georgia STEM Scholar! Posted On: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been named a 2022 Georgia STEM Scholar! Mill Creek Middle School teacher Ann-Margaret Somers, who teaches eighth-grade science and physical science and serves as the school's science department chair, earned the honor from the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers. Only about two dozen elementary and middle school teachers from a pool of statewide nominees are recognized each year as STEM Scholars.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: FMS PTSA Executive Board! Posted On: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Freedom MS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: FMS PTSA Executive Board! #CCSDfam
CCSD School Wins State Award for Family Engagement Posted On: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District school has won a State award for family engagement! Teasley Middle School was named a winner in the Family School Partnership Competition sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education as part of Family Engagement Month.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Buffalo's Woodstock of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to River Ridge HS 2021 Partner of the Year: Buffalo's Woodstock! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher - Chrissy Snelson of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Monday, November 29, 2021 %2011%2029%2021.jpg?id=28933&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Indian Knoll ES Earns National Technology Certification Posted On: Monday, November 29, 2021 
Indian Knoll Elementary School has been recognized as a Common Sense School by the national nonprofit organization Common Sense. The school earned the designation by demonstrating its commitment to preparing students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate, while also preparing them for the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Jacob Carnes of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Sequoyah High School 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Jacob Carnes! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Capovilla and Williams Law Firm of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Mountain Road ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Capovilla and Williams Law Firm! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Annette Fountain of Little River ES! Posted On: Sunday, November 21, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Little River Elementary School: Annette Fountain! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Robin Ballew of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Saturday, November 20, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Macedonia Elementary School Teacher of the Year Robin Ballew! Macedonia Elementary School Teacher of the Year Robin Ballew from a young age felt called to teach, especially children with special needs.
Congratulations to CCSD's Middle School Academic Bowl Winners! Posted On: Friday, November 19, 2021 
Creekland Middle School earned the top trophy at this year's Cherokee County School District Middle School Academic Bowl! Dean Rusk Middle School's team placed as runner-up at the event this week, which is organized by CCSD's Office of Curriculum & Instruction and sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Irinda Lundeen of Liberty ES! Posted On: Thursday, November 18, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Liberty Elementary School: Irinda Lundeen! #CCSDfam
Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Legislative Priorities Posted On: Thursday, November 18, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 18, approved its 2022 Legislative Partnership Priorities, which advocate for continued local control of public education decisions and the end of State educational funding budget cuts.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: CMS PTSA Executive Board of Creekland MS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Creekland Middle School 2021 Volunteer of the Year: CMS PTSA Executive Board! #CCSDfam
CCSD Celebrates National Educational Support Professionals Day! Posted On: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 
Today is National Educational Support Professionals Day ... thank you to all CCSD employees who support our teachers and students by keeping our schools safe, healthy and operating smoothly. #CCSDfam #EducationalSupportProfessionalsDay #WeLoveOurESPs
CCSD To-Go Meals - Nov. 19 Digital Learning Day Orders Due 8 a.m. Nov. 18 Posted On: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 
CCSD School Nutrition is pleased to offer to-go meal service at no charge for all CCSD students for the Friday, Nov. 19, Digital Learning Day. The meal kit will include one breakfast and one lunch.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Rotary Club of Woodstock of Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Rotary Club of Woodstock! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher - Michelle Kozak of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Monday, November 15, 2021 %2011%2015%2021.jpg?id=28927&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kortney Dempsey of Tippens EC! Posted On: Sunday, November 14, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Tippens Education Center: Kortney Dempsey! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Stephanie Telaro of Little River ES! Posted On: Saturday, November 13, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Little Elementary School Teacher of the Year Stephanie Telaro! Little Elementary School Teacher of the Year Stephanie Telaro knows firsthand the struggles some of her students face.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: John Chadwick from the Transportation Department! Posted On: Thursday, November 11, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the CCSD Transportation Department: John Chadwick! #CCSDfam
CCSD Celebrates Veterans Day with Lessons, Observances Posted On: Thursday, November 11, 2021 
Cherokee County School District students have been learning about and honoring veterans this week, with observances continuing today on Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans in our community! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Fournier of Teasley MS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Teasley Middle School 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Fournier! #CCSDfam
CCSD Leaders Tour New i-Grad, C3 Academies Posted On: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 .jpg?id=28725&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD Leadership toured the ACTIVE Academies campus recently, where two new programs were added for 2021-22 to give high school students additional flexibility and choices for their education. i-Grad Virtual Academy and C3 Academy joined ACE Academy and Transition Academy on the campus this year, located on Knox Bridge Highway in Canton, greatly expanding the opportunities for high school students looking at alternatives to the traditional classroom or college/career path.
Misinformation About CCSD and COVID-19 Vaccines Posted On: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Please be advised that false rumors are deliberately being spread in our community about CCSD and COVID-19 vaccinations. CCSD is NOT holding ANY COVID-19 vaccination events for our students at our schools or elsewhere.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Education First Fund Realty Team of Johnston ES Posted On: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Johnston ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Education First Fund Realty Team! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD School Nurse Honored by Governor with Georgia RISE Award Posted On: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District school nurse has been honored by the Governor with the prestigious Georgia RISE (Recognizing Inspirational School Employees) Award! Oak Grove Elementary School STEAM Academy School Nurse Nadia Jones is one of only two Georgians selected by Governor Brian P. Kemp for the award, which honors school support staff.
Meet the CCSD Teacher - John Murnan of Etowah HS! Posted On: Monday, November 8, 2021 %2011%208%2021.jpg?id=28834&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Leaders Tour Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy Posted On: Monday, November 8, 2021 .jpg?id=28599&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD School Board Members and District leaders recently toured Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy to get an overview of how the school is blending STEM into its Fine Arts instruction. Oak Grove ES is the District's first STEAM academy, adding a new component to the District's Academies program, which was founded in 2012.
CCSD Announces Fourth Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards Posted On: Monday, November 8, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District next month will celebrate excellent service at its fourth annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! The recognition ceremony on December 2 will honor one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions. Each honoree will be congratulated by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members and receive a plaque and gifts of appreciation before an audience of honorees and their families, Principals and CCSD leaders.
Meet a 2021-22 Student Delegate to the School Board: Lillie Cate Ergle of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Monday, November 8, 2021 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Gladys Stubbs of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Sunday, November 7, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Holly Springs STEM Academy: Gladys Stubbs! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Tracy Wagoner of Liberty ES! Posted On: Saturday, November 6, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Liberty Elementary School Teacher of the Year Tracy Wagoner! Liberty Elementary School 2021 Teacher of the Year Tracy Wagoner has been a teacher for her whole life.
Join the #CCSDfam as a Special Education Facilitator! Posted On: Friday, November 5, 2021 
CCSD is seeking Special Education professionals to join our team of Special Education Facilitators! Facilitators manage educational services for students served through IEP plans, lead parent-team IEP meetings, and train teachers and staff among other roles. These positions offer competitive pay and benefits including outstanding healthcare and retirement plans, professional development, advancement opportunities and a great work schedule, team and environment. More information about the position is at https://bit.ly/CCSDspecialfac. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net. Questions? Contact CCSD Recruitment Coordinator Lindsay Bowley at lindsay.bowley@cherokeek12.net or 770.704.4256. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Maria Hicks of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Thursday, November 4, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Indian Knoll ES: Maria Hicks! #CCSDfam
CCSD Connections Newsletter for November & Nov. 19 DLD Announcement Posted On: Thursday, November 4, 2021 
The November 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! #CCSDfam
CCSD Message: Absences on Friday, Nov. 5 Posted On: Thursday, November 4, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, we recognize and celebrate the historic World Series win by the Atlanta Braves, a valued CCSD Partner. We love our hometown team and are so proud of their accomplishments this season. While we are not cancelling school for Friday's 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. For those families who choose to attend Friday's celebratory parade that will travel through Fulton and Cobb Counties, we hope you have a safe and memorable experience and we'll see you back in class on Monday!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Kim Cordrey of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to CCSD Preschool Centers 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Kim Cordrey! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Credit Union of Georgia of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Hickory Flat ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Credit Union of Georgia! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Honors Retired Educators with "Learning from Legends Video" Posted On: Monday, November 1, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board proclaimed Sunday, Nov. 7, as Retired Educators Day in recognition of the outstanding service by educators during their careers and their continued service as volunteers. As part of CCSD's partnership with the Cherokee Retired Educators Association, since 2015 we have recorded Storycorps-inspired oral history interviews with select retired educators to celebrate Retired Educators Day. The trailer for this year's "Learning from Legends: Retired Educators Share Their Wisdom" video, featuring Jim Brookshire, Les Conley and Dr. Janice Fuller, is above. The full hour-long video, as well as several videos from past years, are on the CCSD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/CherokeeGASchools In its proclamation, the School Board asked "students, staff and the community to reflect upon and show appreciation for the contributions of educators in their lives" … please thank a retired educator today! #CCSDfam
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Claire Hexom of Free Home ES! Posted On: Monday, November 1, 2021 %2011%201%2021.jpg?id=28761&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Reminder: Student Holiday Nov. 2 Posted On: Monday, November 1, 2021 
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. It is not a Digital Learning Day. 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.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Ana Vescio of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Sunday, October 31, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock ES: Ana Vescio! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Jill Oliver of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, October 30, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Knox ES STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Jill Oliver!
New Agri-Science Lab at Creekview Expands Career Options for Students Posted On: Friday, October 29, 2021 .jpg?id=28707&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
A new agri-science lab on the Creekview HS campus is allowing students to learn new skills and think about possible career paths, thanks to Ed SPLOST construction dollars.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Renee McClelland of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Thursday, October 28, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock MS: Renee McClelland! #CCSDfam
Newest Ed SPLOST Projects Add Space and Amenities for Woodstock MS and HS Posted On: Thursday, October 28, 2021 .jpg?id=28558&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD School Board members toured the new classroom addition at Woodstock Middle School as well as the new auxiliary gymnasium at Woodstock High School Oct. 22 to see the School District's latest Ed SPLOST funded projects.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Gwen Parker of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Holly Springs ES STEM Academy 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Gwen Parker! #CCSDfam
Facts About the Nov. 2 Education SPLOST Renewal Posted On: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 
Cherokee County's 1-percent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (Ed SPLOST) is up for a renewal on the Nov. 2 General Election ballot, with early voting underway now. This post is design to provide the community with accurate information about the continuation of the existing penny sales tax. More information about the Ed SPLOST is on our website at https://bit.ly/CCSDsplostinfo.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Heritage Presbyterian Church of Etowah HS! Posted On: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Etowah HS 2021 Partner of the Year: Heritage Presbyterian Church! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher - Josh Weaver of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Monday, October 25, 2021 %2010%2025%2021.jpg?id=28550&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Meredith Peacock of Johnston ES! Posted On: Saturday, October 23, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Johnston Elementary School Teacher of the Year Meredith Peacock!
Board Business Briefs: School Board Reviews Ed SPLOST Projects Posted On: Friday, October 22, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board at its Thursday, Oct. 21 work session, reviewed projects proposed for the Education Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) renewal up for a vote on Nov. 2, with Early Voting now underway.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Nora Vizuete of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, October 21, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy: Nora Vizuete! #CCSDfam
It's National School Bus Safety Week - Meet Bus Driver Louisa Rodriguez-Vital! Posted On: Thursday, October 21, 2021 
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and we want to recognize the ones who are responsible for keeping our students safe on the bus! Meet school bus driver Louisa Rodriguez-Vital! #CCSDfam Q. What led you to become a CCSD bus driver? A. I had a child in school and no family in this Country, but I needed to work. My husband suggested that I should try driving a bus – that way, when my child was out of school, I would be out of school and not have to put him in daycare; this worked out great for us. I enjoyed driving right away. Q. What do you love most about your job? A. I love the children and their different personalities. I enjoy hearing the stories they tell, whether it's about a vacation trip or birthday party … whatever comes to mind, even questions about math just like your own kids would ask. Q. What would you like others to know about driving a bus for CCSD? A. If you're thinking about becoming a bus driver, you must have patience and a love for children. Discipline and bus safety rules should come first. Show the children respect, and they will do the same. Be positive and smile as you greet your students and parents, as well. You will be trained by CCSD trainers - just give it a try!
CCSD Graduation Rate Hits New High Posted On: Thursday, October 21, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District's graduation rate has hit a new high, with 90.82% of the Class of 2021 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school!
School Board Members Visit Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Posted On: Thursday, October 21, 2021 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy, where they met with Principal Dr. Maria Rosario-Regan and her leadership team and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Creekview HS PTSA Executive Board of Creekview HS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Creekview HS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Creekview HS PTSA Executive Board! #CCSDfam
It's National School Bus Safety Week - Meet Bus Driver Gail Hyde! Posted On: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and we want to recognize the ones who are responsible for keeping our students safe on the bus! Meet school bus driver Gail Hyde! #CCSDfam Q. What led you to become a CCSD bus driver? A. My youngest child started to school, and I found I had more time. A friend asked me to sub for her and that got me started. I loved it and have made many great friends through driving a bus. Q. What do you love most about your job? A. I love working with children. I have been driving so many years that I'm driving second and third generation children of my former students. Q. What would you like others to know about driving a bus for CCSD? A. It's a great job with wonderful benefits. It is perfect for all ages, but especially mothers with school age children because you are away the same hours your children are. In this season of life, it is great because I have time to work around home and attend appointments during the off hours.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Little River United Methodist Church of Little River ES! Posted On: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Little River ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Little River United Methodist Church! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
It's National School Bus Safety Week - Meet Bus Driver Christine Minter! Posted On: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and we want to recognize the ones who are responsible for keeping our students safe on the bus! Meet school bus driver Christine Minter! #CCSDfam Q. What led you to become a CCSD bus driver? A. After 11 years as a full-time stay-at-home mom, I became a CCSD bus driver to supplement our family's income. My almost three-year-old son was still at home with me; I needed a job but did not want to pay daycare expenses. When my older kids' bus driver told me that my son could be on the bus with me once he turned three, I was sold! Good pay, amazing job, take my last child with me … Amen - sign me up! Q. What do you love most about your job? A. I love being able to interact with so many different kinds of people, especially my students. Q. What would you like others to know about driving a bus for CCSD? A. When you drive a school bus for the CCSD, they train you well, pay you well and provide excellent benefits. It is by far the most rewarding, challenging and fun job I have ever had. I genuinely look forward to going to work every day.
Southern Okra Corn Salsa Wins 3rd Annual Recipe Contest! Posted On: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 .jpg?id=28445&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Creekview Zone parent Brittany Dean's "Southern Okra Corn Salsa" won over the judges' taste buds and made her the winner of CCSD's 3rd Annual Parent Recipe Contest!
Bus Driver Appreciation Celebrated with Drive-Through Event Posted On: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 .jpg?id=28428&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD recognized its school bus drivers on Tuesday morning with a drive-through breakfast and gifts.
CCSD Announces Annual Child Find Efforts Posted On: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District participates in the statewide Child Find program to help identify students eligible for Special Education services.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Missy Keller of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, October 18, 2021 %2010%2018%2021.jpg?id=28397&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
It's National School Bus Safety Week - Meet Bus Driver Tammy Stephens! Posted On: Monday, October 18, 2021 
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and we want to recognize the ones who are responsible for keeping our students safe on the bus! Meet school bus driver Tammy Stephens! #CCSDfam Q. What led you to become a CCSD bus driver? A. I graduated from Cherokee High School in 1979, and Mr. Bell (Principal of then Ralph Bunche ES) came to our house and asked who wanted a job. I said, 'me,' and he hired me for the Head Start program and later as a parapro at Tippens and Johnston. Then, in 1986, I became a bus driver because I love kids and wanted to continue working with them - being a bus driver allowed for that, but also worked for my schedule, because I could be off when my son was off. Q. What do you love most about your job? A. I enjoy what I do and have always had a passion for children. I feel they need an advocate, and I'm it. Driving for Cherokee County has been an experience that I would not trade for anything! Q. What would you like others to know about driving a bus for CCSD? A. If you love kids, it's the job for you, but you really have to have a passion for them because it can sometimes be difficult. You must have patience, good driving skills and a love for children!
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Paula Neubert of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, October 16, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Paula Neubert! Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Paula Neubert sees her greatest accomplishment in the lasting relationships she builds with students.
Public Auction for School District Surplus Property November 13 Posted On: Friday, October 15, 2021 
Going once, going twice..... sold! Your bid can be the winning one at CCSD's annual surplus equipment auction, which is open to the public, and begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the CCSD Central Warehouse (201 Mountain Brook Court, Canton, 30115). The sale preview starts at 8:00 a.m.
CCSD Hosts Awareness Games for Special Athletes Posted On: Friday, October 15, 2021 .jpg?id=28341&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Hundreds of athletes, peer helpers, CCSD staff and community volunteers participated in the annual CCSD Awareness Games on Friday, October 15, at River Ridge HS.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Vicki Holroyd from the Office of Financial Management! Posted On: Thursday, October 14, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for CCSD's Office of Financial Management: Vicki Holroyd! #CCSDfam
CCSD Named Finalist for Governance Team of the Year Award Posted On: Thursday, October 14, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District has been named a finalist for the 2021 Governance Team of the Year Award presented by the Georgia School Boards Association! Three awards are presented annually to recognize top School Boards and Superintendents of Schools for outstanding leadership and dedication to continuous improvement. One winner is selected in three categories based on school district enrollment: small, 1-3,000 students; medium, 3,001-10,000 students; and large, 10,000+ students.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Courtney Dewitt of Boston ES! Posted On: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Boston ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Courtney Dewitt! #CCSDfam
CCSD Class of 2021 Increases ACT Averages and Tops Nation, State Posted On: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 increased average ACT scores and exceeded National and State scores! The Class scored an outstanding 23.2 average, increasing from 22.6 in 2020, and topping Georgia's 22.6 and the Nation's 20.3 averages on the competitive college entrance and placement examination. The scores ranked CCSD in the top 10% in the State. Students earn a score on a scale of 1 to 36. The average CCSD scores by subject on the ACT used to calculate the overall composite average are: English, 22.4; Math, 22.8; Reading, 23.9; Science, 23.3.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Liberty ES! Posted On: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Liberty ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher - Heather Morris of Creekview HS! Posted On: Monday, October 11, 2021 %2010%2011%2021.jpg?id=28126&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Rebecca Wooten of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Saturday, October 9, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Hickory Flat Elementary School Teacher of the Year Rebecca Wooten! Hickory Flat Elementary School Teacher of the Year Rebecca Wooten teaches students who face significant challenges completing tasks most people take for granted.
Celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week Posted On: Friday, October 8, 2021 .jpg?id=28142&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD Pre-K sites celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week (Oct. 4-8) with a variety of events, including guest readers and special activities.
Partnership with County Leads to Renovation of Historic Hickory Flat Gym Posted On: Friday, October 8, 2021 .jpg?id=28122&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Community leaders gathered at the historic Hickory Flat Gym this week to celebrate the preservation and conversion of the 1950s building into a community center through a partnership between CCSD and the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Terry Vorobel of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Thursday, October 7, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock HS: Terry Vorobel! #CCSDfam
CCSD Connections Newsletter for October 2021 Now Online! Posted On: Thursday, October 7, 2021 
The October 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Mill Creek MS PTSA Executive Board of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Mill Creek MS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Mill Creek MS PTSA Executive Board! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: The Premier Group of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to E.T. Booth MS 2021 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher - Laura Peterson of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Monday, October 4, 2021 %2010%204%2021.jpg?id=27968&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
My Stop Bus App Down for Maintenance Posted On: Monday, October 4, 2021 
Please be advised that the Versatrans My Stop Bus Tracking System began experiencing technical difficulties today and will be down for maintenance tomorrow (Oct. 5, 2021). This is the app that CCSD parents can use to track the location of their child's school bus on its way to the bus stop each morning and afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Meet a 2021-22 Student Delegate to the School Board: Jason Adkins of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Sunday, October 3, 2021 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam!
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Cristin Bell of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Saturday, October 2, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Teacher of the Year Cristin Bell!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Erin Krantz of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Thursday, September 30, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Sequoyah HS: Erin Krantz! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: North Georgia Knitting Guild of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Woodstock MS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: North Georgia Knitting Guild! #CCSDfam
CCSD Theatre Programs Announce 2021-22 Season Posted On: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 
The curtain will rise next month for the Cherokee County School District's 2021-22 theatre season! All CCSD high schools, as well as select middle schools and the districtwide Academy Street Theatre Group program for elementary through high school students, will present shows throughout the school year.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Warrior Xpress of Freedom MS! Posted On: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Freedom MS 2021 Partner of the Year: Warrior Xpress! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Student Named to State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Posted On: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has been named to the State School Superintendent's 2021-22 Student Advisory Council! Cherokee High School junior Weston Olds is among the 66 high school students from across the state selected for the prestigious role. They were chosen by State School Superintendent Richard Woods from more than 1,000 applications statewide based on their answers to essay questions about improving public education.
Meet the CCSD Teacher - Laurie Maselli of Johnston Preschool Center! Posted On: Monday, September 27, 2021 %209%2027%2021.jpg?id=27914&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Parent Named to State Education Panel Posted On: Monday, September 27, 2021 
A Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy parent has been named to a statewide education panel!
CCSD Celebrates First AP Capstone Program Graduates Posted On: Monday, September 27, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its first class of AP Capstone Program graduates!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Travis Colkitt of Johnston ES! Posted On: Thursday, September 23, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Johnston ES: Travis Colkitt! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Puckett of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Knox ES STEM Academy 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Puckett! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Rising Hills Church of Indian Knoll ES Posted On: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Indian Knoll ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Rising Hills Church! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Increases School Nutrition Worker Pay - Apply Now! Posted On: Friday, September 17, 2021 
CCSD is looking for School Nutrition Workers to join us in serving our kids! The work day is 6.5 hours and the schedule follows the school calendar. 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. The School Nutrition Worker position offers full time benefits, professional development, advancement opportunities and a great work team and environment. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and selecting any of the School Nutrition Worker listings at various schools. Openings for part-time School Nutrition workers and substitutes and lunchroom monitors also are posted. Questions? Contact School Nutrition at cassandra.higgins@cherokeek12.net and 770.721.8419. #CCSDfam
School Board Reviews Plans for Education SPLOST Renewal Posted On: Friday, September 17, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, reviewed plans for the Education SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) up for renewal by voters in the Nov. 2 election. The Cherokee County School District, for the past 24 years, has used a 1-percent Education SPLOST to fund capital improvement projects, which include constructing new schools and facilities and renovating existing ones; funding technology infrastructure; buying school buses; and purchasing land for future schools.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Julie Fowler of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, September 16, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Ball Ground ES STEM Academy: Julie Fowler! #CCSDfam
CCSD Educators Earn International Technology Honors Posted On: Thursday, September 16, 2021 
Twenty-seven Cherokee County School District teachers and staff have been recognized as instructional technology experts, and one has earned a national fellowship! They have been named to the 2021-22 class of Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE), and CCSD Instructional Technology Specialist Merry Hofmeister additionally is one of only 32 educators in the U.S. and three in Georgia named a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Sarah Aker of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Hickory Flat ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Sarah Aker! #CCSDfam
CCSD Class of 2021 Increases SAT Scores, Outscores State & Nation Posted On: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 
Cherokee County School District's 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. The CCSD Class of 2021 earned an average total score of 1125 on the curriculum-based college entrance and placement exam, which exceeds the National public school average by 87 points and the State by 48 points. The gap between CCSD and U.S. averages widened by 17 points.
CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Posted On: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 
Seven Cherokee County School District high school seniors today were named 2022 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! They are: of Creekview HS, Justin Bolsen, Callahan "Cal" Pace and Benjamin "Ben" Webster V; of River Ridge HS, Rachel G. Kim; of Sequoyah HS, Riley Hartman and Wesley Lanter; and of Woodstock HS, Leo Blatnik. Less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors earn the title of National Merit Semifinalist.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: SERV International of Cherokee HS Posted On: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Cherokee HS 2021 Partner of the Year: SERV International! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Announces Third Annual Recipe Contest! Posted On: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 
What's cooking, #CCSDfam? If you're a CCSD parent who loves to cook, please enter our third annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest ... you could win a $100 Visa gift card and see your side-dish recipe featured on CCSD school lunch menus in October!
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Crystal Bennett of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, September 13, 2021 %209%2013%2021.jpg?id=27800&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Dr. Chad Barner of Freedom MS! Posted On: Saturday, September 11, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Freedom Middle School Teacher of the Year Dr. Chad Barner! Freedom Middle School Teacher of the Year Dr. Chad Barner has conducted his own science experiment for the past 28 years.
Mill Creek MS Teacher to the Rescue! Posted On: Friday, September 10, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District teacher recently came to the rescue for a student! Mill Creek Middle School seventh-grade teacher Leslie Coleman performed the Heimlich maneuver to rescue student Chloe Weeks from choking.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Vicki Ross from the Office of Human Resources! Posted On: Thursday, September 9, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Human Resources: Vicki Ross! #CCSDfam
CCSD Connections Newsletter for September Now Online Posted On: Thursday, September 9, 2021 
The September 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Marc and Madolyn Rudloph of Dean Rusk MS Posted On: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Dean Rusk MS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Marc and Madolyn Rudloph! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: EF2 Education First Fund Realty Team of Avery ES Posted On: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Avery ES 2021 Partner of the Year: EF2 Education First Fund Realty Team! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Indian Knoll ES Named Microsoft Showcase School Posted On: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 
Indian Knoll Elementary School has earned global recognition for its dedication to effectively using technology for teaching and learning! The school has been selected by Microsoft as a 2021-22 Microsoft Showcase School in honor of its successful integration of educational technology in the classroom to benefit students and teachers. Only 38 schools were selected as Showcase Schools, and Indian Knoll ES is the only school in Georgia named to the list.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Bonnie Smith of Avery ES! Posted On: Monday, September 6, 2021 %209%206%2021.jpg?id=27620&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Katie Garrison of Free Home ES! Posted On: Saturday, September 4, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Free Home Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katie Garrison! Free Home Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katie Garrison heard the calling to become a teacher as a student volunteer at Vacation Bible School.
CCSD Special Educator Director Earns National Board Certification Posted On: Friday, September 3, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District's Special Education leader has earned National Board Certification! Executive Director Charlette Green earned the Board Certified Specialist in Child Language designation in child language from the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders. The honor recognizes her expertise in child language and language disorders and significant contributions to the field. The national organization is dedicated to "promoting high-quality services by speech-language pathologists to children and adolescents ages birth through 21 years whose language learning may be characterized as typical, at-risk, or atypical."
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cindi Blevins of Creekview HS! Posted On: Thursday, September 2, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Creekview HS: Cindi Blevins! #CCSDfam
CCSD Increases Substitute Teacher Pay - Next Training Session is Sept. 14 Posted On: Thursday, September 2, 2021 
CCSD is looking for substitute teachers to join us in serving our kids! We recently increased our sub rate to $150 for daily subs and $185/day for certified long-term subs. Subs can hand-pick how frequently they want to work as well as where they want to accept jobs. Although no previous teaching experience is required, we train our subs on how to foster a seamless learning experience for our students. Please help us share this opportunity with those who might be interested! The next workshop is Sept. 14. Applications can be submitted to our 2021-22 Substitute Teacher posting at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD Contact Katie.Munson@cherokeek12.net with questions. #CCSDfam
Report Shows No Schools 'Critically Overcrowded' Posted On: Thursday, September 2, 2021
Enrollment for the Cherokee County School District has increased beyond expectations, but for the ninth consecutive year, no schools are considered "critically overcrowded." The annual Inventory of School Housing report, which is developed based on the 20-day enrollment count (Aug. 27) of 41,901 and is posted below, shows the impact of sustained enrollment growth and highlights where additional classroom space soon will be needed.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Mandi Fishback of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Clark Creek ES STEM Academy 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Mandi Fishback! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Affinity Home Lending of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Bascomb ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Affinity Home Lending! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Cybersecurity Students Visit CCSD Technology Office Posted On: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District Cybersecurity program's first class of students took a field trip to CCSD's Technology & Information Services offices. The new Career Pathway program is the inaugural offering for the CCSD College & Career Academy, also known as the C3 Academy, housed on the ACTIVE Academies campus in Canton. The 23 students, who are led by teacher Brent Hollers, spent a morning at CCSD's Technology offices to learn how its staff protects the School District from external and internal threats on a daily basis.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Tabatha Box of i-Grad Virtual Academy! Posted On: Monday, August 30, 2021 %208%2030%2021.jpg?id=27501&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Joshua Saye of Etowah HS! Posted On: Saturday, August 28, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Etowah High School Teacher of the Year Joshua Saye … Over his 19 years as an art teacher, Etowah High School Teacher of the Year Joshua Saye has created many masterpieces.
Mobile Agriculture Classroom Visits Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Posted On: Friday, August 27, 2021 .jpg?id=27496&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Fourth-grade students at Clark Creek ES STEM Academy were able to visit the State's Mobile Agriculture Classroom this week, which was parked just outside their backdoor thanks to the support of the Cherokee Farm Bureau.
CCSD Police Department Earns State Recognition Posted On: Friday, August 27, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District Police Department has earned State recognition! 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.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jenn Bradley of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Thursday, August 26, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Cherokee HS: Jenn Bradley! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Recognizes 2021-22 Student Advisor and Delegates to the School Board Posted On: Thursday, August 26, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board recently congratulated its new class of Student Delegates! The School Board has included a Student Advisor position on its board since 1999, and, for the past 11 years, a Student Delegate from each high school also has been selected. These outstanding high school seniors serve for one year to give input and feedback to the School Board and to the Superintendent of Schools and his senior staff; the advisor role, which includes the opportunity to sit on the dais with the School Board, is rotated among the district's high schools. The innovative engagement program earned the School Board the Georgia School Boards Association's 2020 Leading Edge Award.
Substitute Teacher Training Workshops Set for Sept. 2 and 14 - Apply Now! Posted On: Thursday, August 26, 2021 
CCSD will host its next substitute teacher training workshops on Sept. 2 and 14 and now is accepting applications. Please sign up today by applying online for 2021-22 Substitute Teacher at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD Questions? Please contact Katie Munson at 770-479-1871 or katie.munson@cherokeek12.net #CCSDfam
CCSD School Receives Grant from Subaru Posted On: Thursday, August 26, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District school has received a grant from Subaru! Woodstock Elementary School recently accepted the $3,000 donation from Subaru of Kennesaw to support teachers and students through Subaru of America's Subaru Loves Learning initiative.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Allison Turner of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Arnold Mill ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Allison Turner! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Publix "Tools for School" Campaign to Benefit CCSD Families Posted On: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 .jpg?id=27355&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Representatives from Publix Supermarkets donated $63,540 in Publix gift cards to the Cherokee County School District on Wednesday, August 24, to help families in need as the 2021-22 school year gets underway. The gift cards are the result of the annual "Tools for School" community outreach fundraiser conducted by Publix, with the proceeds from each store going back into the local community.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee of ACE Academy Posted On: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to ACE Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Join the #CCSDfam as a Part-Time Worker! Posted On: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking After School Program (ASP) workers and lunchroom monitors! These part-time jobs offer the opportunity to work on school days close to home to support your community's children. Lunchroom Monitors work during school hours; ASP is offered at elementary schools until 6 p.m.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Leslie Bryant of Freedom MS! Posted On: Monday, August 23, 2021 %208%2023%2021.jpg?id=27234&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
School Board Members Visit Free Home ES Posted On: Monday, August 23, 2021 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Free Home Elementary School, where they met with Principal Julie Peppers and her leadership team and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Cathy Fernandez of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Saturday, August 21, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 E.T. Booth Middle School Teacher of the Year Cathy Fernandez … In the hands of E.T. Booth Middle School Teacher of the Year Cathy Fernandez, even a Rubik's Cube becomes a social studies lesson.
Board Business Briefs: School Board Hears Opening of School Report Posted On: Friday, August 20, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board at its strategic work session on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 heard an opening of school report, including efforts being made to maintain in-person school operations. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and his staff presented the School Board with an update on the opening, both highlighting news like enrollment growth and the Governor's visit, and addressing COVID-19's impact on staffing and implemented solutions.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Sunny Rae Harike of Creekland MS! Posted On: Thursday, August 19, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Creekland MS: Sunny Rae Harike! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
High School Football Season Kicks Off Posted On: Thursday, August 19, 2021 .jpg?id=27183&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
It's time for Friday Night Lights!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Sixes ES PTA Executive Board of Sixes ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Sixes ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Sixes ES PTA Executive Board! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Woodstock City Church of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Clark Creek ES STEM Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Woodstock City Church! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Shari Tolan of Teasley MS! Posted On: Monday, August 16, 2021 %208%2016%2021.jpg?id=27108&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Continues to Exceed State Averages on Georgia Milestones Posted On: Monday, August 16, 2021 
Cherokee County School District students exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests for the sixth consecutive year, with expected decreases locally and statewide due to the pandemic's impact on instruction. The annual tests, which were not administered in 2020 due to the pandemic, assess students' mastery of Georgia Performance Standards, which set expectations for what lessons students will learn in each grade. Results are used by teachers and administrators to improve instruction for specific students as well as develop new overall instructional best practices.
CCSD High Schools Earn National Sports Safety Award Posted On: Monday, August 16, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District's high schools have earned a national award for athletic safety. Cherokee, Creekview, Etowah, River Ridge, Sequoyah and Woodstock High Schools have received the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award, which recognizes secondary schools that meet recommended National standards to improve safety in student athletics. The award "reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention, and treatment."
CCSD Substitute Teacher Workshop on Sept. 14 - Apply Now! Posted On: Monday, August 16, 2021 
CCSD will host its next substitute teacher training workshop on Sept. 14 and now is accepting applications. Please sign up today by applying online for 2021-22 Substitute Teacher at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD Questions? Please contact CCSD HR at 770-479-1871 or katie.munson@cherokeek12.net #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Laura Herrera of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Saturday, August 14, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Dean Rusk Middle School Teacher of the Year Laura Herrera! Dean Rusk Middle School Teacher of the Year Laura Herrera sees her role as preparing students for future success in life.
Guest Reader Surprises Daughter Upon Return from Duty Posted On: Friday, August 13, 2021 .jpg?id=27085&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Carmel ES second-grader Kaili Woodburn has been hugging a "daddy bear" the last two months while her father was training cadets three states away, but today she got to hug the real thing when Lt. Col. Woodburn slipped into the media center to surprise his daughter and read to her class.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Dawn Welch from the Office of Curriculum & Instruction! Posted On: Thursday, August 12, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Curriculum & Instruction: Dawn Welch! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Enrollment Grows in Second Week of School! Posted On: Thursday, August 12, 2021 
Our enrollment has grown to 41,514 students from our opening day enrollment! We see this growth pattern every year, with enrollment usually peaking at the 20th day of school. We will post a 20th day enrollment report at the end of August on our website as we do every year. Welcome to our new families! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Kristy Drake of Avery ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Avery ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Kristy Drake! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Connections Newsletter for August Now Online Posted On: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 
The August 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: The Christian Egner Foundation of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to CCSD Preschool Centers 2021 Partner of the Year: The Christian Egner Foundation! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Two CCSD Schools Honored by National PTA Posted On: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 
Two Cherokee County School District schools have been honored by the National PTA for excellence! River Ridge High School and Woodstock High School are winners of the National PTA School of Excellence award, a two-year title that recognizes outstanding partnerships between local PTAs and schools "to build an inclusive and welcoming school-community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students."
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Bus Driver! Posted On: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers! These positions offer excellent benefits (full-time benefits for part-time work, with at least four hours of pay per day guaranteed), a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. A Georgia Class B CDL Driver's License with School Bus & Passenger endorsements is required; CCSD provides drivers with specialized training. Job details are posted at https://bit.ly/CCSDbusdriver.
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We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting Posted On: Monday, August 9, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District has earned National recognition for excellence in financial reporting! CCSD's Office of Financial Management, which prepares all financial reports and the annual budget among its many responsibilities, this month received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Financial Officers Association for its Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
CCSD School Named a Georgia Title I Distinguished School! Posted On: Monday, August 9, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District elementary school has been named a 2021 Georgia Title I Distinguished School! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy achieved the prestigious recognition, awarded only to the top 5% of Title I schools in the State, based on its students' academic success and progress. Title I schools are those that serve higher populations of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Morgan Hudson of Creekview HS! Posted On: Saturday, August 7, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Creekview High School Teacher of the Year Morgan Hudson! Creekview High School Teacher of the Year Morgan Hudson brings history to life for her students through technology.
CCSD Welcomes Georgia Governor and First Lady For School Visit Posted On: Friday, August 6, 2021 .jpg?id=26954&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District today welcomed Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for a visit to Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy! During the visit, the Governor and First Lady toured classrooms and participated in a roundtable discussion on education issues with Cherokee County School Board Members and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower, school and PTA leaders, and local elected officials including Cherokee County Commission Chairman Harry Johnston and Ball Ground Mayor Rick Roberts.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Susan Grant of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Thursday, August 5, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Macedonia ES: Susan Grant! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Schools Win State Honors for Excellence in Education Posted On: Thursday, August 5, 2021 
Two Cherokee County School District schools have earned top state honors for excellence in education, and a third received recognition for an outstanding school business partner. Indian Knoll Elementary School and Macedonia Elementary School both have won the prestigious School Bell Award from the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals, and Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy earned the Education Patron Award.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Woodstock ES PTA Executive Board of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Woodstock ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Woodstock ES PTA Executive Board! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: New Victoria Baptist Church of Boston ES Posted On: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Boston Elementary School 2021 Partner of the Year: New Victoria Baptist Church! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the New Principal: Andy Hall of i-Grad Virtual Academy! Posted On: Monday, August 2, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we've been introducing you in recent days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Andy Hall, who this school year is leading i-Grad Virtual Academy! i-Grad Virtual Academy Lead Administrator Andy Hall not only is a new school leader, he's also leading CCSD's newest school.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Robyn West of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Monday, August 2, 2021 %208%202%2021.jpg?id=26778&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Message: Happy New Year Posted On: Monday, August 2, 2021 
Please see the following message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and enjoy some our of #CCSD1stDay photos in the slideshow posted above. Like many of you, I woke up earlier than usual this morning to celebrate our new year. While I didn't have a child's shoelaces to tie or ponytails to fasten, my day needed to start as early as possible so I could see as many smiles as possible.
Meet the New Principal: Erica Morrie of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Sunday, August 1, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Erica Morrie, who this school year will begin leading Mountain Road Elementary School! Mountain Road Elementary School Principal Erica Morrie loves adventure and is ready to take on a new one this school year.
Meet the New Principal: Christy Rich of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Saturday, July 31, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Christy Rich, who this school year will begin leading Macedonia Elementary School! Macedonia Elementary School Principal Christy Rich's own career path is a lesson for her students and teachers and staff in pursuing goals and serving others.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Liesl New of Creekland MS! Posted On: Saturday, July 31, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Creekland Middle School Teacher of the Year Liesl New! Creekland Middle School Teacher of the Year Liesl New makes history relevant for her eighth-grade students by connecting them to it.
Meet the New Principal: Dr. Carolyn Daugherty of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Friday, July 30, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Dr. Carolyn Daugherty, who this school year will begin leading Bascomb Elementary School! Bascomb Elementary School Principal Dr. Carolyn Daugherty is happy to be home in the Etowah Zone.
Superintendent Meets with Cherokee County Council PTA Leaders Posted On: Friday, July 30, 2021 
As part of the Cherokee County School District's back-to-school preparations, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower held his first meeting with the Cherokee County Council PTA's new executive board.
Meet the New Principal: Melinda Roulier of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, July 29, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Melinda Roulier, who this school year will begin leading Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy! Principal Melinda Roulier can't wait to get to know her new Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy family.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cathy Alexander of Etowah HS! Posted On: Thursday, July 29, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Etowah HS: Cathy Alexander! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: CCSD Use of ParentSquare Posted On: Thursday, July 29, 2021 
CCSD this school year will begin using the ParentSquare messaging system for Principal communications. This system will be used by Principals to send messages for their school, such as newsletters, updates and reminders, to all parents. Principals also will use this system to notify parents if there has been a positive COVID-19 case in their child's class and to monitor for symptoms. ParentSquare also will be used, beginning in mid-August, to send the weekly progress reports for attendance and grades to all parents.
Meet the New Principal: Tia Bryller of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Tia Bryller, who this school year will begin leading Woodstock Middle School! Woodstock Middle School Principal Tia Bryller is a new face in the Woodstock Zone, but she knows middle school by heart.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Pastor Nathaniel Long of Free Home ES! Posted On: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Free Home ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Pastor Nathaniel Long! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Honors its First Ever CCSD School Nurse of the Year Posted On: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District celebrated back-to-school for its school nurses with the presentation of the first-ever CCSD School Nurse of the Year Award! The new awards program was developed in the spring with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a CCSD Partner. On National School Nurse Appreciation Day in May, a top school nurse was selected from each Innovation Zone (a high school and its feeder schools) and surprised with award presentations. The Zone winners advanced to the CCSD School Nurse of the Year Award judging, with the winner selected by a panel of nursing professionals and retired educators.
Meet the New Principal: Mike Santoro of Creekview HS! Posted On: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Mike Santoro, who this school year will begin leading Creekview High School! An award-winning educator and coach, Principal Mike Santoro is headed back to high school.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: The UPS Store of Woodstock HS Posted On: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Woodstock High School 2021 Partner of the Year: The UPS Store! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Jada Hanson of Clayton ES! Posted On: Saturday, July 24, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Clayton Elementary School Teacher of the Year Jada Hanson! Clayton Elementary School Teacher of the Year Jada Hanson remembers when a teacher changed her life for the first time.
First Time for CCSD Concert Band to be Selected for State Conference Posted On: Friday, July 23, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District concert band for the first time has been selected to perform at the prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association State Conference! The Sequoyah High School Symphony Band, under the leadership of Director of Bands and Orchestra Casey Eubanks, will perform at the statewide association's 2022 event to be held in January at the Classic Center in Athens. The band earned the honor through a recorded music submission process used to audition for the special opportunity.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Lisa Burns of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Thursday, July 22, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Dean Rusk MS: Lisa Burns! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Connections Back to School Newsletter Now Online Posted On: Thursday, July 22, 2021 
It's less than two weeks until the first day of school for CCSD on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021! 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. Don't 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. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! #CCSDfam
CCSD Digital Learning 2021-22 Program Update Posted On: Thursday, July 22, 2021 
On behalf of the Superintendent, please review the following updates about CCSD's Digital Learning program for the 2021-22 School Year. We have outlined the highlights of the program and back-to-school preparations below. We encourage you to review the CCSD Digital Learning Models for SY2021-22 Guidebook, which explains the learning models and expectations in greater detail, and is posted online at https://bit.ly/CCSDdlguide21.
CCSD School Buses Get Ready to Hit the Road! Posted On: Thursday, July 22, 2021 .jpg?id=26410&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD's Transportation Department spends the summer break getting its fleet of big yellow buses inspected and ready for another 4 million miles on Cherokee County roads. In the days before the start of the school year, CCSD's school buses can be spotted out on the county's roads and highways, running their routes. One practice run with their bus is required, but many drivers practice more times in their own vehicles.
CCSD School Nutrition Announces Plans for 2021-22 School Year Posted On: Thursday, July 22, 2021 
Cherokee County School District's School Nutrition department is beginning the new school year with announcements including that it will continue to provide breakfasts and lunches to all students at no cost to them … for the entire 2021-22 school year!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Ambrea Holman of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to River Ridge HS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Ambrea Holman! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Riverstone of Teasley MS Posted On: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Teasley Middle School 2021 Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Riverstone! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Bus Driver! Posted On: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers! These positions offer excellent benefits (full-time benefits for part-time work, with at least four hours of pay per day guaranteed), a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. A Georgia Class B CDL Driver's License with School Bus & Passenger endorsements is required; CCSD provides drivers with specialized training. Job details are posted at https://bit.ly/CCSDbusdriver. Check out the video at http://bit.ly/CCSDbusvideo to learn more about a day in the life of a CCSD school bus driver! Join the #CCSDfam & apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net. Questions? Please contact CCSD Recruitment Coordinator Lindsay Bowley at Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Rebecca Coleman of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, July 17, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Rebecca Coleman! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Rebecca Coleman is the kind of teacher students remember for a lifetime.
CCSD Board Business Briefs for July 15, 2021 Posted On: Friday, July 16, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board at its meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2021 took the following action:
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Simone Alsup of Carmel ES! Posted On: Thursday, July 15, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Carmel ES: Simone Alsup! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Heather Baird of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to E.T. Booth MS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Heather Baird! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: Opening of School Update Posted On: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that, based on the Governor's decision through Executive Order to end the Public Health State of Emergency on June 30, 2021, and the significant improvement of the state of public health, we are returning to pre-pandemic school operations for the 2021-22 school year, which begins Aug. 2. More back-to-school information will be shared with our families in the July edition of the CCSD Connections newsletter on July 22.
CCSD Summer Meals Weekly Order Form - Due July 15 Posted On: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 
If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 19, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Zach's Grading & Tree Removal of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy Posted On: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Ball Ground ES STEM Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Zach's Grading & Tree Removal! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Dr. Jodi Burn of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Saturday, July 10, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Cherokee High School Teacher of the Year Dr. Jodi Burn! Cherokee High School Teacher of the Year Dr. Jodi Burn sees star power in every student.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Sue Hotaling from the Office of School Operations! Posted On: Thursday, July 8, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of School Operations: Sue Hotaling! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Lanae Collier of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Cherokee HS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Lanae Collier! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Summer Meals Weekly Order Form - Due July 8 Posted On: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 12, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Bethel Tabernacle of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy Posted On: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Bethel Tabernacle! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Bill Barsh of Carmel ES! Posted On: Saturday, July 3, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Carmel Elementary School Teacher of the Year Bill Barsh! Carmel Elementary School has its own "Mister Rogers," and his name is Bill Barsh.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Lynnette Greene of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Thursday, July 1, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Mill Creek MS: Lynnette Greene! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Nikki Chambley of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Indian Knoll ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Nikki Chambley! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: NT Nails, Hickory Flat of Sequoyah HS Posted On: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Sequoyah HS 2021 Partner of the Year: NT Nails, Hickory Flat! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Megan Vogel of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Saturday, June 26, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 CCSD Preschool Centers Teacher of the Year Megan Vogel!
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Joanna Campos of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Thursday, June 24, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy: Joanna Campos! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Students Earn Region, State Honors at Technology Competition Posted On: Thursday, June 24, 2021 
Cherokee County School District students earned Regional and State honors through the annual Georgia Student Technology Competition! The statewide competition offers students in Grades 3-12 the opportunity to showcase their skills through 16 categories and vie for honors at Regional and State fairs.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Woodstock HS PTSA of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Woodstock HS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Woodstock HS PTSA! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Ten CCSD Student Athletes Honored by Positive Athlete Georgia Posted On: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 
Ten Cherokee County School District student athletes have been honored by Positive Athlete Georgia! The students have been honored with 2021 Positive Athlete Georgia Regional Awards by Positive Athlete Georgia, a subsidiary of Celebrate Positive LLC, which promotes the benefits of positivity to young athletes around the world. Hines Ward, a former Forest Park High School, University of Georgia and Pittsburgh Steelers football star, formed Positive Athlete with local businessman Scott Pederson.
CCSD Summer Meals Weekly Order Form - Due June 24 Posted On: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 28, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Trotter & Patel Pediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics of Creekland MS Posted On: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Creekland MS 2021 Partner of the Year: Trotter & Patel Pediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Class of 2021 Graduates Honored by Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame Posted On: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 
Twelve Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 graduates have been honored by the Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame! The community organization each spring recognizes the most outstanding male and female senior athletes from each of CCSD's high schools. Honorees are nominated by high school administrators based on the outstanding athletic contributions the seniors made during their high school career. This recognition is a separate program from the Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony honoring individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics in Cherokee County.
Six CCSD Class of 2021 Graduates Earn $1,000 ABM Scholarships Posted On: Monday, June 21, 2021 
Six Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 graduates have earned scholarships from ABM Industry Groups LLC! The company, which provides custodial services for CCSD schools, each year awards a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior from each of CCSD's high schools. The six winners are selected by a scholarship committee of retired CCSD educators and ABM representatives based on a student's involvement in school and community activities and service; personal essays; and references.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Brenna Lloyd of Boston ES! Posted On: Saturday, June 19, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Boston Elementary School Teacher of the Year Brenna Lloyd!
Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Budget Posted On: Friday, June 18, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, June 17, 2021 unanimously approved its budget for next school year, which is balanced without a tax rate increase and includes hiring 125 new teachers above and beyond enrollment growth to help bridge any pandemic-related learning opportunity losses.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Shawn Lisle of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Thursday, June 17, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Bascomb ES: Shawn Lisle! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Linda Postell and Patti Tressler of ACE Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to ACE Academy 2021 Volunteers of the Year: Linda Postell and Patti Tressler! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Class of 2021 Graduates Win $2,500 Scholarships Posted On: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 
Ten Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 graduates have earned $2,500 college scholarships from a community foundation! It is the second year of the annual college scholarships presented by the Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation, which have expanded from the inaugural awarding of two scholarships to 10.
CCSD Summer Meals Weekly Order Form - Due June 17 Posted On: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 21, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: The Church @ War Hill (War Hill West Campus) of Clayton ES Posted On: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Clayton ES 2021 Partner of the Year: The Church @ War Hill (War Hill West Campus)! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Celebrates Special Education Staff of the Year Award Winners Posted On: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating four of its outstanding Special Education team members! Four members of the Department of Special Education received its top annual honors during the annual Special Education Staff of the Year Awards ceremony. They are: CCSD Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist of the Year Amy Peart; CCSD School Psychologist of the Year Laura Killen; CCSD Special Education Facilitator of the Year Kortney Dempsey; and CCSD Speech Language Pathologist of the Year Stacy Irwin.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Suzy Gebhart of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Saturday, June 12, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Bascomb Elementary School Teacher of the Year Suzy Gebhart! Bascomb Elementary School Teacher of the Year Suzy Gebhart loves a challenge.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Amanda Hoffman of Freedom MS! Posted On: Thursday, June 10, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Freedom MS: Amanda Hoffman! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Three CCSD Graduating Seniors Headed to U.S. Service Academies, 50 to Military Service Posted On: Thursday, June 10, 2021 
More than 50 of the Cherokee County School District's Class of 2021 graduates have committed to military service, including three selected for prestigious U.S. Service Academies! "We're deeply proud and grateful for the decision each of these graduates has made to serve our country. Thank you to you all, and thank you to your families," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. "We also congratulate our three graduates selected for U.S. Service Academies – we know how hard each of you worked to earn these appointments. We are grateful for your dedication and for all of our teachers and coaches who supported you along the way."
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: LRES PTA Executive Board of Little River ES! Posted On: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Little River ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: LRES PTA Executive Board! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Summer Meals Weekly Order Form - Due June 10 Posted On: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 14, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Lil' Angels Photography of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy Posted On: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Holly Springs ES STEM Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Lil' Angels Photography! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Recognizes Middle School Writing Contest Winners Posted On: Monday, June 7, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District congratulates the winners of its middle school writing contest! Layne M. Davidson of Dean Rusk Middle School won the seventh-grade division for her children's book, "Flowers from London," and Chloe Feibus of Creekland Middle School won the eighth-grade division for her story "The Mend" in the 2021 Writing Contest organized by CCSD's Office of Curriculum & Instruction. Their winning stories are published below:
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Jennie Allen of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, June 5, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Jennie Allen!
CCSD Celebrates Winners of Minecraft Design Challenge Posted On: Friday, June 4, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District recently celebrated the winners of its second annual Minecraft Student Build Challenge! The competition, organized by CCSD's Office of Technology and Information Services, challenged students in all grades to use Redstone in Minecraft: Education Edition to build a device that could make the world a better place.
CCSD Staff Honored with Chamber Young Professionals Award Posted On: Friday, June 4, 2021 
Three Cherokee County School District staff members earned honors from the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce! Cherokee HS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Jeremy Adams, Coordinator of Recruitment Lindsay Bowley and River Ridge HS Media Specialist Savannah Holcomb received the Chamber's Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch honor, which recognizes outstanding leaders who are 40 or younger, at the organization's June meeting.
Creekview HS Student Praised as Hero for Response to House Fire Posted On: Friday, June 4, 2021 
We're so proud of Creekview High School rising junior Jaymel Napoleon! His heroism saved his family and his neighbors from a fire that destroyed several houses including the home of Creekview HS teacher Rachel Velardez. Read about if here in the AJC. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Taylor Johnson of Avery ES! Posted On: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Avery ES: Taylor Johnson! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Connections Newsletter for June 2021 Now Online Posted On: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
The June 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. #CCSDfam
CCSD Students Earn Region, State Honors in Career Skills Competitions Posted On: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
Seventeen Cherokee County School District students have earned Region and State honors for achievements in career skills competitions. All CCSD high schools offer Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs and Career Pathway classes as well as aligned Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). The CTSOs give students the opportunity to participate in career-oriented extra-curricular activities including community service, leadership roles and demonstrating at statewide competitions the skills they've learned in class.
Two CCSD Schools Earn State Safety Awards Posted On: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
Two CCSD schools have earned recognition from Safe Routes to School for their efforts to encourage students to walk and bike more and stay safe! Bascomb Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School both earned the Gold Partner Award from the nonprofit organization.
Congratulations to the 2021 Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship Winner! Posted On: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
Etowah High School Class of 2021 graduating senior Margaret Bradley has earned this year's Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship! The $5,000 scholarship is presented to a graduating senior each year as part of the company's partnership agreement with CCSD. The designated school rotates annually, with Etowah selected for the Class of 2021 school, and all graduating seniors from the designated school have the opportunity to apply. This is the 14th anniversary of the scholarship.
CCSD School Nutrition Program Earns State Recognition Posted On: Thursday, June 3, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District School Nutrition program has earned top honors from the Georgia Department of Education. The program earned the State's 2020 Vision District award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to use Georgia grown foods on school cafeteria menus. CCSD has received numerous accolades for its Farm to School initiative and collaboration with community partners including the Cherokee County Farm Bureau.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Christy Hopewell of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Mountain Road ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Christy Hopewell! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Three CCSD Class of 2021 Graduates Win National Merit Special Scholarships Posted On: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 
Three Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 graduates have earned National Merit special scholarships! Cherokee High School graduate Dylan Iovino, who plans to pursue a degree in chemical engineering, has won a National Merit university scholarship from the University of Alabama. Etowah High School graduate Benjamin Willett, who plans to pursue a career in finance, has won a National Merit university scholarship from the University of Georgia. River Ridge High School graduate Audrey Norton has won a National Merit corporate scholarship from Crum & Forster and plans to attend the University of North Carolina.
CCSD Summer Meals Weekly Order Form - Due June 3 Posted On: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 7, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Sixes United Methodist Church (Shepherds Class) of Sixes ES! Posted On: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Sixes ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Sixes United Methodist Church (Shepherds Class)! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Students Selected for Governor's Honors Program Posted On: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 
Fourteen Cherokee County School District students have been selected for the competitive Georgia Governor's Honors Program. The four-week summer instructional program at Berry College for rising high school juniors and seniors is designed to provide students with academic, cultural and social enrichment "necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators and leaders." Students live and study on the campus in Rome from June 20 to July 17.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Alicia Thrower of Avery ES! Posted On: Saturday, May 29, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Avery Elementary School Teacher of the Year Alicia Thrower!
Congratulations to CCSD's Retiring Educators! Posted On: Friday, May 28, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its retiring educators and support staff! The majority of the retirees noted below are ending their careers at the close of this school year; some retired earlier in the year based on their retirement eligibility date. "Congratulations to each of our retirees for dedicating your career to serving our community's children," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. "Whether you served in a classroom or behind the scenes, you made a positive difference in the lives of our students. I know our entire community has benefitted from your exemplary service and joins me in wishing you the best as you enjoy your hard-earned retirement."
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: April Simmons of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Thursday, May 27, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Hickory Flat ES: April Simmons! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Honors Top Grads, Teachers at Scholar Recognition Banquet Posted On: Thursday, May 27, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District and School Board celebrated the Class of 2021 Valedictorians and Salutatorians at its 21st Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet. 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; CCSD's high school Principals; the Superintendent of Schools and members of his senior staff; and the School Board.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Michelle Ledford Brown of Tippens EC! Posted On: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Tippens EC 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Michelle Ledford Brown! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Superintendent's Message to the Class of 2021: Finish Strong Posted On: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 
Dear CCSD Family, The message below is to our graduating Class of 2021 seniors. I am sharing it with all of you, as they are the future of our community. You can see each of their names posted on our website at http://bit.ly/CCSDclassof2021. The finish line is in sight.
Dear Class of 2021,
Congratulations to CCSD's Class of 2021! Posted On: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2021, made up of 2,995 students, will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies this week! All ceremonies will be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock (11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, 30188). The ceremonies will be streamed on www.fbcw.org so family and friends who are unable to attend still can participate.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America of Dean Rusk MS Posted On: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Dean Rusk MS 2021 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Jennifer Dupoux of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Monday, May 24, 2021 %205%2024%2021.jpg?id=25218&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Join the #CCSDfam as a Facility Technician! Posted On: Monday, May 24, 2021 
CCSD is seeking skilled Maintenance/Facility Technicians to keep our schools and offices running safely and smoothly. More information about this opportunity is at http://bit.ly/CCSDfactech. CCSD offers employees excellent compensation and benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net Questions about this opportunity? Contact Rocky Simpson via email at rocky.simpson@cherokeek12.net or by phone at 770.721.8452.
Orders Due 8 a.m. May 25 for Last Day of School To-Go Meals Distribution Posted On: Monday, May 24, 2021 
CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students on the last day of school! Meal pick up will be Friday, May 28, in a designated area of your child's school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. Here are the locations and times for this distribution: http://bit.ly/CCSDmeals528.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Debbie Baluch of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Saturday, May 22, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 Arnold Mill Elementary School Teacher of the Year Debbie Baluch!
Board Business Briefs: School Board Reviews Budget, Prohibits CRT Posted On: Friday, May 21, 2021 
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.
Matt Cates Named CCSD 2021 Coach of the Year Posted On: Friday, May 21, 2021 .jpg?id=25331&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Cherokee County School District recognized its inaugural Coach of the Year this week by surprising the winner, Matt Cates of Cherokee HS, with a plaque and gifts from sponsors.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Betty Miller of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Thursday, May 20, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Arnold Mill ES: Betty Miller! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Mike Maxwell of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Mike Maxwell! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Huber Corporation of Knox ES STEM Academy Posted On: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Knox ES STEM Academy 2021 Partner of the Year: Huber Corporation! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Logan Hostetter of Creekland Middle School! Posted On: Monday, May 17, 2021 %205%2017%2021.jpg?id=25217&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Teacher of the Year: Jeffrey Hutto of ACE Academy! Posted On: Saturday, May 15, 2021 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2021 ACE Academy Teacher of the Year Jeffrey Hutto!
CCSD Staff, Parents Honored with Cherokee County Council PTA Awards Posted On: Friday, May 14, 2021 
Cherokee County School District staff and PTA units and leaders have been honored with top awards by the Cherokee County Council PTA! Congratulations to the winners and best wishes as they advance to regional and State opportunities for recognition.
CCSD Teachers Honored with Golden Apple Awards Posted On: Friday, May 14, 2021 
Congratulations to this year's winners of the Golden Apple Award presented to top teachers this week by the Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International! Twelve CCSD schools were invited to recognize an honoree this year, and they are: Katelyn Sugar of Arnold Mill ES, Beth Smith of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy, Laura Wagner of Bascomb ES, Liane Moler of E.T. Booth MS, Heather Barton of Etowah HS, Lacy Savage of Free Home ES, Morgann Anderson of Indian Knoll ES, Meredith Rocker of Johnston ES, Janet Marotte of Knox ES STEM Academy, Kristin Covington of Mountain Road ES, Stephanie Collett of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy, Rachel LaChine of Sequoyah HS.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Carla Cornelison from the Office of Support Services! Posted On: Thursday, May 13, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Support Services: Carla Cornelison! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Dana Gardner and Tammy Willis of Liberty ES! Posted On: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Liberty ES 2021 Volunteers of the Year: Dana Gardner and Tammy Willis! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Honors School Nurses with New Awards Posted On: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District celebrated National School Nurse Appreciation Day with the presentation of its inaugural Nurse of the Year Awards! The top school nurse selected for each Innovation Zone (a high school and its feeder schools) was surprised with award presentations on Monday and today. They now advance to a CCSD Nurse of the Year Award program, with the winner to be selected by a panel of nursing professionals and retired educators and announced at a new professional development event for school nurses this summer.
Two CCSD High School Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarships Posted On: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 
Two Cherokee County School District graduating seniors have earned 2021 National Merit Scholarships! 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.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Family Tradition, Woodstock of Woodstock MS Posted On: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Woodstock MS 2021 Partner of the Year: Family Tradition, Woodstock! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Dana Leverette of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Monday, May 10, 2021 %205%2010%2021.jpg?id=25108&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD School Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Monday, May 10, 2021 
R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy has earned national digital citizenship certification! The school has been named a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Education, a national organization that helps educators teach students to understand and safely use technology and to develop successful digital skills and habits.
School Lunch Hero Day Posted On: Friday, May 7, 2021 .jpg?id=25069&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
School Lunch Hero Day was observed on Friday in appreciation of school cafeteria workers nationwide! To show their appreciation, Cherokee County School Board members and CCSD senior staff worked the line in multiple Cherokee County School District lunchrooms.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Joy Harrison of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, May 6, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Clark Creek ES STEM Academy: Joy Harrison! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Connections Newsletter for May - End-of-Year Updates Posted On: Thursday, May 6, 2021 
The May 2021 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 updates and reminders and a message from the Superintendent. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Celebrates Future Educators Posted On: Thursday, May 6, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating future educators this month! High schools are holding "signing day" events as part of Teacher Appreciation Month to honor graduating seniors who plan to pursue careers in education.
Three CCSD Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semi-Finalists Posted On: Thursday, May 6, 2021 
Three Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 seniors have been named finalists for a top national honor. 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 nation's Class of 2021 selected to advance in the prestigious recognition program. Only 18 students from Georgia were named semi-finalists.
CCSD Celebrates Yes I Can Award Winners Posted On: Thursday, May 6, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its Yes I Can Award winners. The Yes I Can Awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. The awards encourage students to seek their highest potential, and increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with disabilities.
35 CCSD Students Place in Statewide Reflections Contest Posted On: Thursday, May 6, 2021 
Thirty-five Cherokee County School District students earned honors through the 2020-21 Georgia PTA Reflections fine arts contest! The annual competition offers students in all grades and abilities the opportunity to create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students can earn recognition at the School, District, State and National levels. This year's theme was "I Matter Because …"
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Volunteer of the Year: Susan McElhannon of Etowah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Etowah HS 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Susan McElhannon! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Student Earns Georgia Award of Excellence Posted On: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has won the Georgia Award of Excellence. ACE Academy Class of 2021 graduate Michael Benjamin Gerow earned the award presented by the Georgia Department of Education to recognize graduating seniors who overcome special needs to achieve academic and/or extracurricular accomplishments.
CCSD Students Graduate from Regional Leadership Program Posted On: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 
Two Cherokee County School District students have graduated from a regional leadership program. Etowah High School sophomore Ila Prabhuram and Woodstock High School junior Fawzan Khan were among 29 outstanding high school students selected to participate in the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) youth leadership program, which recently concluded for the school year.
CCSD Student Earns First Place in Prestigious National Art Competition Posted On: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has won first place in a prestigious National art competition! Creekview High School senior Paige Nash earned top honors in the 40th Annual Congressional Art Competition and will represent the 11th Congressional District in the National exhibit.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Macedonia United Methodist Church (Mother's Cupboard) of Free Home ES! Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Free Home ES 2021 Partner of the Year: Macedonia United Methodist Church (Mother's Cupboard)! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Teacher Wins Statewide Hero Award Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned a statewide award recognizing educators as heroes! Grace Ed Technologies today, National Teacher Appreciation Day, announced the three winners of its 2021 Teacher Heroes Awards including Cherokee High School teacher and coach Jeremy Law.
CCSD Student Wins Statewide Scholarship Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has earned a statewide scholarship! Etowah High School senior McKenzie Anderson has earned the 2021 Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Buster Bynum Scholarship.
CCSD Student Wins National Photography Contest Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has won a national photography contest! Mill Creek Middle School eighth-grader Annie Mercer earned third place in the middle school division of the 2021 Jostens Photo Contest, sponsored by the company known for its yearbooks and other school memorabilia.
Message from the Superintendent: Teacher Appreciation Day Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 
Please see the message below from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower: Every teacher, whether in his second year or in her 30th year, has them saved. These treasures take many forms: the handmade cards with imperfect spelling and perfect love, the well-worn first "best teacher" mug turned pens holder and the shiny new one filled with coffee, the dried store-bought carnation and the dried playground dandelion.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Amber McFarland of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, May 3, 2021 %205%203%2021.jpg?id=24914&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Registration Now Open for High School Summer School Posted On: Monday, May 3, 2021
Registration is now open for CCSD High School 2021 Summer School. Summer School will be offered from June 3-23, 2021 with options for Credit Recovery and Initial Credit.
Creekview HS FFA Grows with $5,000 Gift Posted On: Friday, April 30, 2021 
Creekview High School's agriculture program is growing even more thanks to a generous donation. Pilgrim's of Canton donated $5,000 through its Hometown Strong Program to the school's agriculture program and FFA chapter. Teacher Pauline Benton said the donation will assist in training FFA members for the Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event, help continue community service programs that feed the food insecure and those in poverty in the community, and provide leadership scholarships for students to attend the National FFA Convention.
11 CCSD Seniors Named Georgia Scholars Posted On: Friday, April 30, 2021 
Eleven CCSD seniors have been selected for the prestigious Georgia Scholar recognition, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Thursday.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Pam Cheever of ACE Academy! Posted On: Thursday, April 29, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for ACE Academy: Pam Cheever! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Schools Named to "Best High Schools" List Posted On: Thursday, April 29, 2021 
All six CCSD high schools made the U.S. News and World Report's "Best High Schools" list for 2021, which was released by the publication this week. Creekview HS led the county in the rankings at number 2,342 out of 24,000 high schools in the country; five of CCSD's high schools – Creekview, Etowah, River Ridge, Sequoyah and Woodstock – also ranked in the Top 100 in Georgia of the more than 400 high schools in the state and fell within the top 15% nationwide.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Volunteer of the Year: Nicole Balejcsik of Johnston ES! Posted On: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Johnston ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Nicole Balejcsik! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Join the #CCSDfam as an EBD Teacher! Posted On: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking EBD teachers for numerous schools for next school year. This position offer competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, a balanced school calendar, and wonderful work environments and caring teams. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and clicking on any of the openings for an EBD teacher. For more information, please contact Amy Graham, Director of Staffing at amy.graham@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4306. #CCSDfam
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Nutrition Worker! Posted On: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking School Nutrition Workers for numerous schools for this school year and next school year. This position offer competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, a schedule that follows the school calendar, and wonderful work environments and caring teams. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and selecting any of the School Nutrition Worker listings at various schools. For more information, please contact Cassandra Higgins at cassandra.higgins@cherokeek12.net and 770.721.8419. #CCSDfam
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Michelle Young of CCSD Preschool Centers — Holly Springs! Posted On: Monday, April 26, 2021 %204%2026%2021.jpg?id=24838&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet the Student Delegate: Lexie-Anne Rodkey Posted On: Monday, April 26, 2021 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. Meet the last one for this school year! #CCSDfam
CCSD Celebrates Teachers of the Year at Legacy Makers Banquet Posted On: Friday, April 23, 2021 .jpg?id=24834&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District saluted educators Thursday night at the long-awaited 2021 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration. The annual banquet to recognize all of CCSD's school Teachers of the Year and to announce the overall winner is usually held in the fall. This year's program was delayed due to the pandemic, and additional safety measures were enacted for Thursday night including limiting guests.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cali Mondello of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Thursday, April 22, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for River Ridge High School: Cali Mondello! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Congratulations to CCSD's STAR Students and Teachers Posted On: Thursday, April 22, 2021 
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District's 2021 STAR Students and Teachers! The STAR, or Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, Student honor is awarded to the high school senior from each Georgia high school with the highest score on any single test date of the SAT taken by the contest deadline, who also in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. Each honored student is invited to select their favorite teacher to be named that school's STAR Teacher.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Wright of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Macedonia ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Wright! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Seven CCSD Students Place at Georgia Science & Engineering Fair Posted On: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 
Seven Cherokee County School District students placed at the Georgia Science & Engineering Fair! The students, who all attend E.T. Booth Middle School, earned high honors at the competition for middle and high school students, including two best in state awards and several other top prizes. The 73rd Fair took place virtually over the past several weeks and followed a regional competition where nine E.T. Booth Middle School students earned an invite to the State competition and 10 won special awards.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: Amber Cloy Photography of Creekview HS! Posted On: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 
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! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Susan Parris of Liberty ES! Posted On: Monday, April 19, 2021 %204%2019%2021.jpg?id=24738&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Volunteer of the Year: Alanna Blake-Lawlor of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Saturday, April 17, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Bascomb ES 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Alanna Blake-Lawlor! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
School Board Visits Hickory Flat ES Posted On: Friday, April 16, 2021 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Hickory Flat Elementary School, where they met with Principal Kerry Estep and her leadership team and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves New School Calendars Posted On: Friday, April 16, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, April 15, approved school calendars for three more years and appointed several new leaders for next school year. The approved calendars for the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year now are posted at http://bit.ly/CCSDcalendars. They were developed by a committee of CCSD employees and parents and use the same balanced calendar model as currently in place.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Darlene Gaddis of Boston ES! Posted On: Thursday, April 15, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Boston Elementary School: Darlene Gaddis! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Connections Newsletter & Graduation Update Posted On: Thursday, April 15, 2021 
The April 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. GRADUATION UPDATE: Following a meeting this afternoon relative to graduation ceremony planning, we are pleased to announce that CCSD Class of 2021 graduating seniors will be allowed tickets for six guests to attend their ceremony next month at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. We are very appreciative for the opportunity to expand guest capacity for this special event in light of the Governor's change in pandemic restrictions. The event also will be livestreamed, as it has been in years past, to allow guests who cannot attend to watch the ceremony from home.
16 CCSD Students Named to All-State Band and Orchestra Posted On: Thursday, April 15, 2021 
Sixteen Cherokee County School District high school and middle school students have won seats in the prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band and Orchestra. Students audition for these selective performance opportunities. This year's All-State Band and All-State Orchestra Events will be held virtually on Friday afternoon and Saturday.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: City of Woodstock of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Woodstock ES 2021 Partner of the Year: City of Woodstock! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet the Teacher: Michelle Campbell of Little River ES! Posted On: Monday, April 12, 2021 %204%2012%2021.jpg?id=24374&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Woodstock HS Career Education Program Receives $5,000 Donation Posted On: Friday, April 2, 2021 
Woodstock High School's career education program has received a boost from a local business. Pilgrim's of Canton donated $5,000 through its Hometown Strong Program to the school's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) program.
CCSD Partners with Office of Economic Development to Offer Fourth Annual Cherokee Summer Internship Program Posted On: Friday, April 2, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District has partnered with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to provide summer employment opportunities for rising high school juniors and seniors as part of the Fourth Annual Cherokee Summer Internship Program. The interactive, mentorship-based program runs from June 7 – July 16, 2021. "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. "We're so thankful to the Office of Economic Development and the participating businesses for continuing to offer this program to our students."
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Robert Williams from the Office of Safety & Security! Posted On: Thursday, April 1, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Safety & Security: Robert Williams! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Announces i-Grad Information and Application - Due April 30 Posted On: Thursday, April 1, 2021 
We are excited to share application and enrollment information about i-Grad Virtual Academy (Grades 9-12) with you. Applications for the 2021-22 School Year open on April 1, 2021 and are due by April 30, 2021. Students and parents must complete the online form and get at least one recommendation from their current school. The application process will give students the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to be successful in a virtual environment. Application decisions and notifications will begin in early May, and accepted students/parents will be contacted with enrollment information.
CCSD Recognizes 230 Superintendent's Key Scholars for Academic Success Posted On: Thursday, April 1, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating 230 extraordinary high school students as Superintendent's Key Scholars! These outstanding sophomores and juniors were recognized, through the 16th Annual Superintendent's Key Scholar Recognition Ceremony held virtually on Thursday night, for scores achieved this year on the Practice SAT (PSAT) that rank them in the top 10% nationwide.
Sequoyah HS Receives $5,000 Donation for FCCLA Posted On: Thursday, April 1, 2021 
Sequoyah High School has received a generous gift for its Family, Career and Community Leaders of America program. Pilgrim's of Canton has donated $5,000 through its Hometown Strong Program to the career education and service club.
CCSD Students Earn State Literary Honors & Reading Bowl Championship Posted On: Thursday, April 1, 2021 
Cherokee County School District students earned accolades at the annual statewide literary competition – including a State championship for the Freedom Middle School Reading Bowl team!
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Volunteer of the Year: Karen Jordan of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Ball Ground ES STEM Academy 2021 Volunteer of the Year: Karen Jordan! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: Reminders and Updates Posted On: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised of the following reminders and updates: SPRING BREAK
CCSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, April 5, through Friday, April, 9, with classes resuming April 12. We ask that all students and their families please follow COVID-19 safety precautions over the break, including social distancing, wearing a mask, staying home when you're sick, and getting tested if you're symptomatic or if you have had a close contact with someone who is positive. If you will be travelling during the break, please review the CDC's guidance at http://bit.ly/covidtravel21; CCSD is not requiring students quarantine due to travel, but if you choose to self-quarantine your children for this reason, please let your child's school know.
CCSD Announces High School 2021 Summer School Options Posted On: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
CCSD High School 2021 Summer School will be offered from June 3-23, 2021 with options for Credit Recovery and Initial Credit as detailed below. More detailed registration information will be released in mid-April.
18 CCSD Students Place at Elementary School State Science Fair Posted On: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 
Eighteen Cherokee County School District students placed at the elementary school State Science Fair! Eight CCSD students placed first, seven placed second and three placed third at the Fourth Annual Georgia College K-5 State Science Fair. The event, presented by Georgia College & State University, was held virtually this month with live-stream project presentations and interviews of students by judges.
Meet a CCSD 2021 School Partner of the Year: The Premier Group of Carmel ES! Posted On: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Carmel ES 2021 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Teacher Earns National STEM Honor Posted On: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 
An Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy teacher has earned a national STEM honor. Third-grade teacher Tammy Owen was selected as a DEN STAR Educator by Discovery Education, a program for top STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers that offers them professional learning opportunities, and event kits containing resources to share with other educators.
Meet the Teacher: Paula Neubert of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy Posted On: Monday, March 29, 2021 %203%2029%2021.jpg?id=24304&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Offering Free To-Go Meals for Spring Break - Orders Due 3/30 Posted On: Monday, March 29, 2021 
CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students for Spring Break! Meal pick up will be Friday, April 2, in a designated area of your child's school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. Location and Pick up Time by School. (https://bit.ly/CCSDmealpickup)
CCSD Students Advance to Young Authors State Competition Posted On: Friday, March 26, 2021 
Cherokee County School District students are advancing to the State level of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition! 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. Each CCSD school submits a top entry for each grade level to compete at the District level. The District winners then advance to Regional competition for the opportunity to compete statewide.
CCSD Names 2021 Partners of the Year, Volunteers of the Year Posted On: Thursday, March 25, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District today named the winners of its eighth annual CCSD Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Awards. While the traditional recognition ceremony could not be held this year, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower surprised the overall CCSD winners this morning. He only needed to visit one school, as for the first time in the awards' history, both winners are from the same school: Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy in Canton.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Becky Price of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Thursday, March 25, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for E.T. Booth Middle School: Becky Price! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: After School Activities Cancelled March 25 Posted On: Thursday, March 25, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, all after-school and evening extra-curricular activities for today, March 25, 2021, are cancelled due to severe weather. Elementary School After School Program will be offered as usual.
CCSD Student Creates Winning Logo Design for State Science Fair Posted On: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has created a winning logo design for this year's Georgia Science & Engineering Fair. Woodstock High School senior Angela Smith earned top honors for her design that will be used to craft the event's official keepsake pin for participants and will be featured at the event and in the event program. Angela, who won $150 for her work as well as copies of the pin featuring her design, is a student in the WHS Graphic Design program led by Isobel Mason, the school's 2020 Teacher of the Year.
CCSD Names 2021 Counselor of the Year! Posted On: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 
Clayton Elementary School's school counselor sees her mission in three parts: to connect, to educate and to advocate. Heather Chesnut meets and exceeds that mission with love, hope and a lot of hard work, according to her students, their families and her colleagues. "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. "She goes above and beyond what is required of a school counselor." Ms. Chesnut earlier this year was selected by colleagues as the Cherokee Innovation Zone's Counselor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding service for the past nine years, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower surprised her Tuesday with the honor that she's the Cherokee County School District 2021 Counselor of the Year!
CCSD Digital Learning Declaration Form Due April 2 Posted On: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 
On behalf of the Superintendent, as announced last week (http://bit.ly/ccsdbbb321), in addition to traditional in-person learning for the 2021-22 School Year, CCSD will continue to offer a Digital Learning option for students in Grades K-12 for the first semester (Aug. 2-Dec. 17). Any further extension of Digital Learning will be considered in the fall.
Join the #CCSDfam as an Automobile Service Technology Instructor! Posted On: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 
CCSD is seeking an Automobile Service Technology Instructor for Sequoyah High School for the 2021-22 school year. Industry certification is required. More information about this opportunity is at http://bit.ly/CCSDauto21. CCSD offers employees excellent compensation and benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net Questions about this opportunity? Contact Sequoyah HS Assistant Principal Laura Kudlak at laura.kudlak@cherokeek12.net.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Elida Sapere of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Monday, March 22, 2021 %203%2022%2021.jpg?id=24194&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
School Board and Superintendent Visit Creekland MS Posted On: Monday, March 22, 2021 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Creekland Middle School, where they met with Principal Dr. Richie Carnes and his leadership team and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Annual Special Education Agency Fair a Virtual Event on March 31 Posted On: Monday, March 22, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District Special Education Department will present its annual Agency Information Fair through a virtual event on March 31. Parents and teachers are invited to participate to learn more about services, resources and organizations that support students with special needs.
CCSD Board Business Briefs: Operations Update, Leadership Appointments Posted On: Friday, March 19, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, March 18, 2021, heard school operations updates on plans for special events including graduation ceremonies and proms, as well as details for next school year including the continuation of a Digital Learning option. 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 District's first administrator focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
Meet a CCSD 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Melanie Parrott of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Thursday, March 18, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in recognizing the 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Mountain Road Elementary School: Melanie Parrott! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: Digital Learning, Graduation, Prom Posted On: Thursday, March 18, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, as shared with the School Board at its meeting tonight, he has announced plans for Digital Learning for next school year; high school prom; and graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021.
Shottenkirk Jeep Raffle Raises $145,000 for Schools Posted On: Thursday, March 18, 2021 .jpg?id=24166&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD high schools raised more than $145,000 this year selling $5 raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2021 Jeep Wrangler, donated by Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Canton. Schools sold more than 29,000 tickets to hopeful future Jeep owners, and Tuesday night Lynn Cole of Ball Ground was the lucky winner!
CCSD Schools Closed March 18, 2021 Due to Severe Weather Posted On: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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. Teachers and staff will not report to schools. Teachers will post assignments for students in Canvas. 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. A decision has not yet been made about extra-curricular activities scheduled for after school and evening.
WHS Lady Wolverines Take Second Place in State Basketball Tournament Posted On: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 .jpg?id=24127&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Woodstock HS Lady Wolverines basketball team had an historic 2020-21 season, earning a spot on the court at the GHSA State Championship game in Macon last Saturday. As the final buzzer sounded, the Lady Wolverines had to settle for second place, losing to Marietta HS 52-47. Thank you, ladies, for an exciting and memorable season. The team made its entire school and community proud!! A gallery of photos from the championship game can be viewed at https://bit.ly/WHSBBALL2021
Join the #CCSDfam as a High School Basketball Coach! Posted On: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 
CCSD is seeking a Boys Basketball Head Coach for Cherokee High School for the 2021-22 school year. Head coaching experience is preferred, but not a must. CCSD coaches also work as certified teachers; all teaching fields will be considered for this coaching position. More information about this opportunity is at http://bit.ly/CCSDbball21. CCSD offers employees excellent compensation and benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Cherokee HS Athletic Director Jeremy Adams at Jeremy.adams@cherokeek12.net.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Katie Fasnacht of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, March 15, 2021 %203%2015%2021.jpg?id=24076&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD to Begin Annual Parent University Program on March 16 Posted On: Monday, March 15, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District this week will begin a new series for its Parent University program, an annual initiative focused on providing parents with expert guidance to help their children be more successful in school and in their lives overall. For this school year's series, which begins Tuesday, March 16, and will be conducted through live sessions on Microsoft Teams, CCSD is partnering with Nathan Maynard, author of the bestselling book "Hacking School Discipline," to focus on how to build students' social-emotional competencies through restorative practices. For more information click here.
CCSD Recognizes School Board for Leadership and Service Posted On: Monday, March 15, 2021 
The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) has announced the week of March 15-19, 2021 as "School Board Member Appreciation Week." CCSD joins a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. As constitutional officers of Georgia, school board members are responsible for setting educational policies, employing school personnel, providing buildings and equipment, operating a transportation system and disbursing school funds. As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate and decide what actions are in the best interest of those students.
CCSD Successfully Vaccinating Employees at Districtwide Event Posted On: Friday, March 12, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is successfully vaccinating employees at a districtwide event this week in collaboration with the Department of Public Health. The two-day event began Thursday and continues today at Canton First Baptist, with a goal of vaccinating 2,850 full-time and part-time CCSD employees. Additional employees, including substitute teachers, will be vaccinated by DPH by special priority appointments next week.
CCSD Student Advances to State School Nutrition Art Contest Posted On: Friday, March 12, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student is advancing to the State School Nutrition art contest! Holly Springs ES STEM Academy fifth-grader Cameron Womack has won the Cherokee County and District 7 levels of competition in the Georgia School Nutrition Association's annual art contest and now advances to the state-level competition.
CCSD Honors Winners of Third Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards Posted On: Thursday, March 11, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District today surprised the overall winners of its third annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! The awards program honors one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions, and one overall CCSD winner is selected for each of three categories: Elementary School; Middle School/High School/Centers; Central Office.
CCSD Teacher Named Top Agriculture Educator in Nation! Posted On: Thursday, March 11, 2021 .jpg?id=24000&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
A Cherokee County School District teacher is a top agriculture teacher in the Nation! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy teacher Karen Garland on Wednesday was surprised with the announcement that she is a 2021 Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award winner, one of only eight educators honored nationwide.
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Nutrition Facilitator! Posted On: Thursday, March 11, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking an outstanding nutritionist/dietitian to serve as a School Nutrition Facilitator. This position offer excellent compensation and benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team.
CCSD Message: School Closure Update Posted On: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised we have received official confirmation that the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered by the Department of Public Health (DPH) to our employees during our mass vaccination event this Thursday and Friday (March 11-12). This means that we will NOT need to close in-person learning on April 15 and 16 for a second round of vaccinations.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Jada Hanson of Clayton ES! Posted On: Monday, March 8, 2021 %203%208%2021.jpg?id=23930&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: J.M. Huber Corporation of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, March 6, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Knox ES STEM Academy 2020 Partner of the Year: J.M. Huber Corporation! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Laurel Canyon Optimist Club of Ralph Bunche Preschool Center! Posted On: Saturday, March 6, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Ralph Bunche Preschool Center 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Laurel Canyon Optimist Club! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Friday, March 5, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Holly Springs ES STEM Academy 2020 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Sue King of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Thursday, March 4, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for E.T. Booth Middle School: Sue King! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Debbie Champion of Clayton ES! Posted On: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Clayton Elementary School 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Debbie Champion! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: Digital Learning Days - March 11-12, 2021 Posted On: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, all CCSD schools will be closed for in-person learning on Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12, 2021 in order to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to CCSD employees. We understand this closing may create hardships, but it is the best way for our organization, in partnership with the Department of Public Health (DPH), to quickly vaccinate all interested CCSD employees as soon possible.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team Powered by Keller Williams Realty Partners of Teasley MS! Posted On: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Teasley Middle School 2020 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team Powered by Keller Williams Realty Partners! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Connections Newsletter for March 2021 Now Online Posted On: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 
The March 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Student Wins Third Place in National Humanities Contest Posted On: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student placed in the top three in the National Humanities Bee! Creekland Middle School seventh-grader Abigail Moore won third place at the national competition, which was held virtually for this school year. The academic bowl-style event tests middle and elementary school students' knowledge in literature, art history and technique, music history and theory, dance, film, religion, mythology, and philosophy.
E.T. Booth MS ES Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 
E.T. Booth Middle School has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been named a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Education, a national nonprofit that assists educators in teaching students to develop successful digital skills and habits and to understand and safely use technology.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: NASA Tophat, Cherokee of Johnston ES! Posted On: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Johnston Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: NASA Tophat, Cherokee! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Dr. Kyle K. Shugart of Sixes ES! Posted On: Monday, March 1, 2021 %203%201%2021.jpg?id=23821&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Bus Driver! Posted On: Monday, March 1, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers for next school year! These positions offer excellent benefits (full-time benefits for part-time work, with at least four hours of pay per day guaranteed), a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team.
Meet the Student Delegate: Simran Patel of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Sunday, February 28, 2021 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam! #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cheryl Holcomb from the Office of Human Resources! Posted On: Saturday, February 27, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Human Resources: Cheryl Holcomb! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Jeff Stokes of Creekview HS! Posted On: Saturday, February 27, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Creekview High School 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Jeff Stokes! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
E.T. Booth MS Educator Wins CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Award Posted On: Friday, February 26, 2021 
E.T. Booth Middle School media specialist Amanda Graves doesn't wait for students to visit her library. She dons a biker vest and peddles a custom tricycle down the school's halls to deliver books to them as the "Book Biker." She stocks a vending machine inside the school with books, instead of snacks, to feed their hunger for knowledge. She fills a Little Free Lending Library on the school's campus with books they can borrow at any hour. She surprises them by appearing in costume – an inflatable T. Rex among the most memorable – to remind them of books' power to spark imagination and joy.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Knox Bridge Dental Care of Freedom MS! Posted On: Friday, February 26, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Freedom Middle School 2020 Partner of the Year: Knox Bridge Dental Care! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Alesia Register of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Thursday, February 25, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock High School: Alesia Register! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Student Headed to National Competition for History Essay Posted On: Thursday, February 25, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student's history essay is headed to National competition! Creekland Middle School sixth-grader Abbie Rickert won the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's American History Essay Contest at both the Hightower Trail Chapter, Northwest Georgia District level and the State level. The annual essay contest is for fifth- through eighth-grade students and has a different theme each year. This year, the essay theme was "The Boston Massacre," commemorating the 250th anniversary of this event.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jennifer Severson of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Thursday, February 25, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Indian Knoll Elementary School: Jennifer Severson! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Charlie Thomas of Liberty ES! Posted On: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Liberty Elementary School 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Charlie Thomas! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Students Continue to Top National, State Averages on AP Exams Posted On: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 
Cherokee County School District's high schools, for the 11th consecutive year, have earned top honors for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) programs and performance that continues to exceed National and State averages! All of CCSD's high schools today were named Georgia 2021 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. Overall, CCSD students who took the exam earned passing scores of 3 or higher on 72% of the 4,640 tests administered last school year, as compared to 61% for Georgia and 59% nationwide. In looking specifically at the Class of 2020, including those who did not take AP courses or exams, 32% of all CCSD graduates scored at least a 3 or higher on one exam or more, as compared to 23% for Georgia and 24% nationwide.
CCSD Student Wins State Science Poster Contest Posted On: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 
A Cherokee County School District student has won a statewide science poster contest! River Ridge High School senior Riley Herrick earned top honors in the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' competition to promote conservation education.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: ACME Property Group of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Mountain Road Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: ACME Property Group! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Sixes ES Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 
Sixes Elementary School has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been honored as a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Education. The national nonprofit assists educators in teaching students how to understand and safely use technology and develop successful digital skills and habits.
CCSD Educators Honored by the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers Posted On: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District recently hosted a ceremony honoring three teachers with awards from the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers. The statewide STEM education organization earlier this school year named E.T. Booth MS teacher Daniele Deneka and Teasley MS teacher Scott Reece as 2021 STEM Scholars and last year named Clark Creek ES STEM Academy teacher Karen Garland a 2020 STEM Scholar. The awards recognize teaching excellence and outstanding commitment to instilling appreciation for science and math in elementary and middle school students. As its traditional award events were cancelled, the organization scheduled a special presentation event to be held at CCSD's administrative offices.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Nancy Glozier of Tippens EC! Posted On: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Tippens Education Center: Nancy Glozier! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Rachel LaChine of Sequoyah HS Posted On: Monday, February 22, 2021 %202%2022%2021.jpg?id=23726&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Nurse! Posted On: Monday, February 22, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking RNs or LPNs to join its team of School Nurses. These positions offer excellent benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. 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! Info at https://bit.ly/CCSDjobs21
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Buffalo's, Canton of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Sunday, February 21, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Hickory Flat Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: Buffalo's, Canton! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Lori Karnes of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Saturday, February 20, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Mill Creek Middle School: Lori Karnes! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Carpenter of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Friday, February 19, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Woodstock Middle School 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Carpenter! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Matiak Foundation of Etowah HS! Posted On: Friday, February 19, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Etowah High School 2020 Partner of the Year: Matiak Foundation! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Terry Cornelison from the Office of Support Services! Posted On: Thursday, February 18, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Support Services: Terry Cornelison! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Teri Potts of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Thursday, February 18, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Cherokee High School: Teri Potts! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Sarah Reed of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Holly Springs ES STEM Academy 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Sarah Reed! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Canton Optimist Club of Free Home ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 16, 2021
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Free Home Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: Canton Optimist Club! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Rebecca Warren of Creekland MS! Posted On: Monday, February 15, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Creekland Middle School: Rebecca Warren! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Towne Lake of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Sunday, February 14, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Woodstock Middle School 2020 Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Towne Lake! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kim Bishop of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, February 13, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Ball Ground ES STEM Academy: Kim Bishop! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Staci Powell of Carmel ES! Posted On: Saturday, February 13, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Carmel ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Staci Powell! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Board Business Briefs: New School Leader Appointments Posted On: Friday, February 12, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, approved several appointments for CCSD school leadership roles for next school year. 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.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Rotary Club of Canton of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Friday, February 12, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy 2020 Partner of the Year: Rotary Club of Canton! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Angie Morgan of Sixes ES! Posted On: Thursday, February 11, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Sixes ES: Angie Morgan! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD High School Seniors Advance to be Named National Merit Finalists Posted On: Thursday, February 11, 2021 
All five of the Cherokee County School District's 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists have advanced to be named Finalists! 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.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Renee Johnson of Teasley MS! Posted On: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Teasley MS 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Renee Johnson! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Surprises District's Teacher of the Year Finalists Posted On: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 .jpg?id=23617&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Four Cherokee County School District teachers learned today that they will advance as finalists for the CCSD Teacher of the Year award! Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower visited their classrooms to make the surprise announcement that they are the top four teachers of all CCSD schools' and centers' Teachers of the Year.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Alma Coffee of Boston ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Boston ES 2020 Partner of the Year: Alma Coffee! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Dawn Mueller of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock ES: Dawn Mueller! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Alicia Thrower of Avery ES! Posted On: Monday, February 8, 2021 %202%208%2021.jpg?id=23526&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD To-Go Meal Orders for February Break Due 8 a.m. 2/9 Posted On: Monday, February 8, 2021
CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students for the February Winter Break! Meal pick up will be Friday, Feb. 12, in a designated area of your child's school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. Location and Pick up Time by School. (https://bit.ly/CCSDmealpickup)
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: LGE Community Credit Union of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Sunday, February 7, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to River Ridge HS 2020 Partner of the Year: LGE Community Credit Union! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Danielle Ross from the Office of Safety and Security! Posted On: Sunday, February 7, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Safety and Security: Danielle Ross! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Chanda Schwab of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Saturday, February 6, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Mountain Road ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Chanda Schwab! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet the Student Delegate: Brinn Dameron of Creekview HS! Posted On: Friday, February 5, 2021 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam! #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: The Premier Group of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Friday, February 5, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to E.T. Booth MS 2020 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kayce Davidson of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, February 4, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy: Kayce Davidson! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Ellie Babb of Avery ES! Posted On: Thursday, February 4, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Avery ES: Ellie Babb! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Natalia Jones of Little River ES! Posted On: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Little River ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Natalia Jones! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Get Ready to Learn! Kindergarten Registration Opens February 8 Posted On: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 .jpg?id=23474&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Get ready to learn! The Cherokee County School District is opening online registration for 2021-22 kindergarten students, as well as first graders new to CCSD, on Monday, February 8.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, Macedonia of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Macedonia ES 2020 Partner of the Year: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, Macedonia! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Connections Newsletter for February 2021 Now Online Posted On: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
The February 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Seven CCSD Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates Posted On: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
Seven Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 seniors have been named candidates for a prestigious national honor. 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 nation's Class of 2021 and now have the opportunity to advance in the academic competition.
Join the #CCSDfam as an Administrator! Posted On: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking two dynamic experienced educational leaders to serve as District-level administrators for next school year.
Application Window for CCSD Pre-K Lottery Open Feb. 8-March 12 Posted On: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
The application window for CCSD's Pre-K program lottery begins Monday, Feb. 8, and continues through March 12.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Nancy Partin of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Clark Creek ES STEM Academy: Nancy Partin! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Liane Moler of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Monday, February 1, 2021 %202%201%2021.jpg?id=23342&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Announces Winners of Student Mask Usage PSA Contest Posted On: Monday, February 1, 2021 
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. CCSD students in grades 6-12 were invited to create and enter a short public service announcement-style video that educates students about the benefits of mask usage by students at school, and students in grades K-12 were invited to design and enter a poster promoting the same message. The winning videos and posters will be used in CCSD schools and on CCSD websites and social media to promote student mask usage.
CCSD Earns Three Best in State Awards for School Communications Posted On: Monday, February 1, 2021
The Cherokee County School District earned top awards for communications and community engagement including three "Best in State" top honors! The Georgia School Public Relations Association's Annual Publications, Photography & Electronic Media Contest recognizes outstanding work by public schools, school systems, post-secondary institutions, and educational agencies and associations. The winners were announced by the Association last week; CCSD earned the highest total number of awards presented, with 15 Gold Awards and three "Best in State" awards among its numerous honors.
Sign Up Now: CCSD 2021 Job Fair a Virtual Event on March 6 Posted On: Monday, February 1, 2021 
Sign up now! The Cherokee County School District's annual Job Fair will be a virtual event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6. The event will focus on hiring teachers, bus drivers, school nurses, School Nutrition workers and more for the 2021-22 school year. Visit http://bit.ly/CCSDjobfair21 to sign up to participate. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Horace Mann Insurance, The Holman Agency of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Sunday, January 31, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Mill Creek MS 2020 Partner of the Year: Horace Mann Insurance, The Holman Agency! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Joanne Waver of Johnston ES! Posted On: Saturday, January 30, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Johnston Elementary School: Joanne Waver! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
1/30/2021 CCSD Message: Weekly Grade Report Error Posted On: Saturday, January 30, 2021
Please be advised that due to a technical error the weekly grade and attendance reports emailed to parents this morning are inaccurate. We are working to address the issue and will send new reports in as timely a manner as possible.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Mitzi Hamilton of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Saturday, January 30, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Dean Rusk MS 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Mitzi Hamilton! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
School Reassignment Request Window Opens February 1 Posted On: Friday, January 29, 2021 
The window for school choice reassignments for 2021-22 within the Cherokee County School District is February 1-March 1. This includes applications for CCSD STEM and Fine Arts Academies.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Allegro Business Products of Tippens EC! Posted On: Friday, January 29, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Tippens Education Center 2020 Partner of the Year: Allegro Business Products! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Goulal Tuboi from the Office of Technology & Information Services! Posted On: Thursday, January 28, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in thanking the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Technology & Information Services: Goulal Tuboi! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Creekland MS Student Takes Top Speller Honors Posted On: Thursday, January 28, 2021 
Creekland Middle School seventh-grader Huck Wallace claimed the title as the county's top speller at the 2021 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee held January 21. Huck spelled "dubiously" and then "immolate" to take the top honors. Alessia Colby of Woodstock Elementary School captured second, and Joey Shipley of Teasley Middle School placed third.
Woodstock HS Student Wins Statewide Design Contest Posted On: Thursday, January 28, 2021 
A Woodstock High School senior has won a statewide design contest, earning a grant for her school's graphic design program.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Dusty Elmore of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Arnold Mill ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Dusty Elmore! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: MUST Ministries of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Cherokee HS 2020 Partner of the Year: MUST Ministries! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kim Sugar of Clayton ES! Posted On: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Clayton Elementary School: Kim Sugar! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Morgan LeShane of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Monday, January 25, 2021 %201%2025%2021.jpg?id=23219&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Kiwanis Club of Greater Cherokee of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Sunday, January 24, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Woodstock ES 2020 Partner of the Year: Kiwanis Club of Greater Cherokee! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Donna Chandler of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Saturday, January 23, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for CCSD Preschool Centers: Donna Chandler! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Lorna Westphal of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Saturday, January 23, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Lorna Westphal! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee of Creekland MS! Posted On: Friday, January 22, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Creekland Middle School 2020 Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Sheryl Puccio from the Office of School Operations! Posted On: Thursday, January 21, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of School Operations: Sheryl Puccio! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
1/21/21 CCSD Message: Reopening of Schools on Jan. 25 Posted On: Thursday, January 21, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that all CCSD schools will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 25. Thank you for your patience during our temporary closure as we worked to return staffing levels to our operational needs. Thank you to our teachers and support staff for their outstanding work to continue providing engaging instruction and services to students.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Volunteer of the Year: PTA President Kathryn Ely and Hasty PTA Members of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy 2020 Volunteers of the Year: PTA President Kathryn Ely and Hasty PTA Members! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Offers Virtual Program for Parents of Special Education Students Posted On: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District's Special Education department will offer a virtual program for parents of Special Education students.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Cherokee Farm Bureau of Avery ES! Posted On: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Avery Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: Cherokee Farm Bureau! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Board Business Briefs: School Board Hears Updates on COVID-19, State Funding Posted On: Friday, January 15, 2021 
The Cherokee County School Board at its meeting Thursday night heard updates on State education funding and the state of public health.
CCSD Connections Newsletter for January Now Online Posted On: Friday, January 15, 2021 
The January 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent about the continued temporary closure of schools due to COVID-19.
CCSD Increasing Pay for Substitute Teachers Posted On: Friday, January 15, 2021 
CCSD is providing a temporary pay incentive to substitutes. The incentive will begin immediately and expire May 15, 2021.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Stacy Franks of Carmel ES! Posted On: Thursday, January 14, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Carmel ES: Stacy Franks! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
1/14/21 CCSD Message: School Closures Extended Posted On: Thursday, January 14, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that all CCSD schools will remain temporarily closed for in-person learning through Friday, Jan. 22, with a tentative reopening date of Monday, Jan. 25. This difficult decision was made based on continuing high levels of staff absences and substitute teacher shortages due to positive cases and quarantines, as well as the current level of community spread and its resulting impact on emergency medical services and hospitals.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Sanders of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Clark Creek ES STEM Academy 2020 Volunteer of the Year Kathy Sanders! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Free Home ES Teacher Featured by Statewide Learning Program Posted On: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 
Free Home ES PE teacher Coach Keith Furstenberg, the school's 2019 Teacher of the Year and 2020 Georgia winner of the national Sanford Teacher Award, is featured in a new video as part of the Georgia Department of Education and GPB collaboration, "Let's Learn Georgia."
School Board Meeting on Jan. 14 to be Live-Stream Only Posted On: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The Cherokee County School Board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 will be a live-stream only meeting. School Board members, the Superintendent of Schools and his senior staff will participate remotely from separate locations.
Save the Date: CCSD Job Fair on March 6 Posted On: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 
Save the Date! The Cherokee County School District's annual Job Fair will be a virtual event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6. The event will focus on hiring teachers, bus drivers, school nurses and School Nutrition workers for the 2021-22 school year. We will post instructions at www.cherokeek12.net and on CCSD social media the first week of February explaining how you can sign up to participate. #CCSDfam
Join the #CCSDfam as a Cyber Security teacher! Posted On: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 
The Cherokee County School District is seeking a dynamic Cyber Security teacher to help start its first-ever Cyber Security high school career program for next school year! This position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/CCSDcyber Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Heather Amos of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Monday, January 11, 2021 %201%2011%2021.jpg?id=23099&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
1/11/21 CCSD Message: Schoolwide Communications Posted On: Monday, January 11, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, this message is to advise you of changes to schoolwide communications. All CCSD schools now are using the Canvas system for sending all schoolwide emails. This is separate from the School Messenger system for CCSD emergency notifications.In order to receive emails from your school, such as Principal newsletters and other important news specific to your child's school, please be sure to set up a Canvas parent account if you have not already done so. If you already are receiving emails through Canvas from your child's teacher (the email will have the Canvas icon at the bottom), then you have set up a parent account and don't need to take additional steps. If you need to set up a Canvas parent account, please follow the instructions at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/canvas.
1/8/21 CCSD Message: Closure of CCSD Schools Posted On: Friday, January 8, 2021
Dear CCSD Families, When we welcomed our students back for in-person learning on Wednesday to fulfill our commitment of providing the best education possible to our students, we did so with the knowledge of the state of public health in our community. Cases are higher in our community, our state and our nation than ever before. Health experts are voicing concerns that a new COVID-19 strain now circulating in our nation will spread faster among everyone, including school-age children. Our hospitals are full.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kelley Muller of Boston ES! Posted On: Thursday, January 7, 2021 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Boston Elementary School: Kelley Muller! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: Friday Jan. 8 Closure of E.T. Booth MS Posted On: Thursday, January 7, 2021
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise you that that we are temporarily closing in-person learning at E.T. Booth Middle School for Friday, Jan. 8. Whether the school will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 11, has not yet been determined.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Tiffany Bird of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Knox ES STEM Academy 2020 Volunteer of the Year Tiffany Bird! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: The Premier Group of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Indian Knoll Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Registration Gateway System Experiencing Technical Issues Posted On: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The Registration Gateway system is experiencing technical issues; we have contacted the vendor to request assistance. If you need immediate help with enrollment, please contact the registrar for your child's school by email. The directory of registrars is online here; email addresses use the format first.name@cherokeek12.net Please do not call today (Jan. 5) as registrars are working from home due to the districtwide Digital Learning Day.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Kris Henderson of Tippens Education Center! Posted On: Monday, January 4, 2021 %201%204%202020.jpg?id=22812&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
1/4/21 CCSD Message: Return to School Posted On: Monday, January 4, 2021
Dear CCSD Families, Four days ago, we welcomed a new year and new hopes for an end to COVID-19. The hope I feel is very real, but it is not yet reality, which is why we all must continue to take COVID-19's impact on our community, including our schools, very seriously. We know that cases are rising, and we are closely monitoring cases among our students and staff.
New Student Link for i-Ready Posted On: Monday, January 4, 2021 
Join the #CCSDfam as a School Psychologist Posted On: Monday, January 4, 2021 
Please share our new job listing for a School Psychologist -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: https://cherokeega.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=167 Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Terri Glasok of ACE Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for ACE Academy: Terri Glasok! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Tidwell Strimban Injury Lawyers of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Woodstock High School 2020 Partner of the Year: Tidwell Strimban Injury Lawyers! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Robert Fortner of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Bascomb Elementary School: Robert Fortner! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Sara Ezell from the Office of Financial Management! Posted On: Thursday, December 17, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Financial Management: Sara Ezell! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Announces 2021 School Teacher of the Year Winners Posted On: Thursday, December 17, 2020 
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District's 2021 School Teachers of the Year winners! Every fall, each CCSD school is asked to select its own Teacher of the Year. These school-level winners now are eligible for the honor of Cherokee County School District 2021 Teacher of the Year.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Alyson Conley of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Macedonia Elementary School 2020 Volunteer of the Year Alyson Conley! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: YANMAR EVO//Center of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy 2020 Partner of the Year: YANMAR EVO//Center! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Deadline extended - CCSD Announces Student Mask Usage PSA Video and Poster Contests Posted On: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is sponsoring two contests to seek students' help in encouraging mask usage among their classmates. CCSD students in grades 6-12 are invited to create and enter a short public service announcement-style video that educates students about the benefits of mask usage by students at school, and students in grades K-12 are invited to design and enter a poster promoting the same message. Entries for both contests are due Jan. 19 and will be judged for message, quality and creativity.
CCSD Reminder: Early Dismissal Dec. 18, Digital Learning Day Jan. 5 Posted On: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 
CCSD REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY, DEC. 18: All in-person CCSD high school and middle school students will be dismissed early on Friday, Dec. 18 (the early dismissal schedule is online at https://bit.ly/early1218). Elementary school After School Program is cancelled.
Meet the CCSD Teacher: Jacob Pendergraft of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Monday, December 14, 2020 %2012%2014%202020.jpg?id=22811&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Distributing Holiday Break To-Go Meals - Orders Due 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Posted On: Monday, December 14, 2020 
CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students for the December Holiday Break! 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. You do not have to live in that school's attendance area to pick up there.
12/13/20 CCSD Message: Temporary Closure of Arnold Mill ES Posted On: Sunday, December 13, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise you that that we are, effective immediately, temporarily closing in-person learning at Arnold Mill ES. The school will reopen for in-person classes on Wednesday, Jan. 6. In-person students will learn from home on Monday, Dec. 14- Friday, Dec. 18 with classwork provided through the Canvas learning management system in a manner similar to that which was utilized during the spring school closures. Teachers and staff will report to campus next week and will be available online during regular school hours. The building has been thoroughly sanitized over this weekend in advance of staff returning. The closure has no effect on students already enrolled in Digital Learning.
12/12/20 CCSD Message: Temporary Closure of River Ridge HS Posted On: Saturday, December 12, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise you that that we are, effective immediately, temporarily closing in-person learning at River Ridge High School. The school will reopen for in-person classes on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
12/12/20 CCSD Message: Temporary Closure of Sequoyah HS Posted On: Saturday, December 12, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise you that that we are, effective immediately, temporarily closing in-person learning at Sequoyah High School. The school will reopen for in-person classes on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
12/12/20 CCSD Message: Temporary Closure of Woodstock HS Posted On: Saturday, December 12, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise you that that we are, effective immediately, temporarily closing in-person learning at Woodstock High School. The school will reopen for in-person classes on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Cherokee County School Board Earns State Honors Posted On: Friday, December 11, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board has earned top state honors for exemplary leadership and innovation practices. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) has awarded the Cherokee County School Board its 2020 Exemplary School Board designation. The statewide recognition program honors school boards that consistently meet standards of excellence and model best practices; it is a three-tiered program, and Exemplary is the highest level of achievement. In order to earn this status, school boards must demonstrate commitment to
Board Business Briefs: Land Purchase for New Cherokee HS Approved Posted On: Friday, December 11, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board during its meeting Thursday approved the purchase of land for the potential site of a new Cherokee High School. The 88-acre site is north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and adjacent to the current Teasley MS campus in Canton's Riverstone area, and the land cost is $87,500 per acre to be paid for with current Ed SPLOST funds.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Olivia Byess of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Thursday, December 10, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Hickory Flat Elementary School: Olivia Byess! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
School Board and Superintendent Visit Knox ES STEM Academy Posted On: Thursday, December 10, 2020 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Knox ES STEM Academy, where they met with Principal Jennifer McIntosh and her leadership team, watched a video featuring both in-person and Digital Learning students and staff reviewing their successes so far this school year, and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Student Wins PTA Reflection Theme Search Contest at State Level, Headed to Nationals Posted On: Thursday, December 10, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District student has won the PTA Reflections 2020-21 Theme Search competition at the State level and is headed to Nationals. Etowah High School sophomore Evan Weber is one of only five Georgia students, from the pool of entries submitted by students statewide, chosen to advance in the contest to propose the nationwide fine arts contest's theme.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Kimberle Crosby of Etowah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Etowah High School 2020 Volunteer of the Year Kimberle Crosby! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Dean Rusk MS 2020 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
January 5: Digital Learning Day Posted On: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 
DIGITAL LEARNING DAY ON TUESDAY, JAN. 5: Due to the planned use of our schools that serve as polling sites for the General Election runoff vote, we will not hold in-person school on Tuesday, Jan. 5, which was to be the first day back at school after the Winter Break. Instead, in-person students will participate in a Digital Learning Day and complete their lessons at home online using Canvas and Microsoft Teams; teachers and staff will be working at their schools. This change will not impact students already enrolled in Digital Learning.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Sandy Rivera of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, December 7, 2020 %2012%207%202020.jpg?id=22810&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers … and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Teacher Selected to Serve as Statewide Virtual Specialist Posted On: Friday, December 4, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been selected by the Georgia Department of Education to share her science instruction knowledge with educators statewide. Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy science teacher Karen Garland is one of only seven educators statewide tapped as a virtual specialist to advise the GaDOE on best practices for science instruction and help lead online professional development sessions for fellow science teachers. The virtual specialists each represent a different grade level, with Ms. Garland selected to advise on teaching kindergarten through second grade.
CCSD Connections Newsletter for December Now Online Posted On: Friday, December 4, 2020 
The December 2020 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent about changes to COVID-19 precautionary quarantine protocols and two changes to the school calendar. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Gina Nelson of Freedom MS! Posted On: Thursday, December 3, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Freedom Middle School: Gina Nelson! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Alexandra Stark of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy 2020 Volunteer of the Year Alexandra Stark! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Students Learning About Careers Through Mobile Workshop Posted On: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 
Students at all six CCSD high schools are learning about career opportunities through a new program: Be Pro Be Proud Georgia. The program, started by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, kicked off its mobile career education workshop's inaugural tour by visiting all six CCSD high schools this semester, with 2,920 CCSD students and educators participating in the visits. The mobile workshop delivers digital and virtual simulator experiences to teach students about Georgia's most in-demand skilled professions.
Two CCSD Teachers Named Georgia STEM Scholars Posted On: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 
Two Cherokee County School District teachers have been named 2021 Georgia STEM Scholars! E.T. Booth Middle School teacher Daniele Deneka and Teasley Middle School teacher Scott Reece, who both teach engineering and technology Connections classes, earned the honor from the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers. Each year, only about two dozen teachers from a pool of statewide nominees are recognized as STEM Scholars.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: AME Companies and The Foundation for Ashley's Dream of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Sequoyah HS 2020 Partner of the Year: AME Companies and The Foundation for Ashley's Dream! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Cody Lamanac of Teasley MS! Posted On: Monday, November 30, 2020 %2011%2030%202020.jpg?id=22486&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Daniela McBride of Liberty ES! Posted On: Thursday, November 26, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the Support Staff Employee of the Year for Liberty Elementary School: Daniela McBride! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: MCMS PTSA Executive Board Members of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Mill Creek MS 2020 Volunteers of the Year: Mill Creek MS PTSA Executive Board Members! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: The Premier Group of Sixes ES! Posted On: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Sixes ES 2020 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Legislative Priorities, Extends Superintendent's Contract Posted On: Friday, November 20, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board during its meeting Thursday approved extending Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower's contract through June 2024 and adopted its annual Legislative Partnership Priorities.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cory Steinberg from the Office of Curriculum & Instruction! Posted On: Thursday, November 19, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating the Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Office of Curriculum & Instruction: Cory Steinberg! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Teddye Holloway of Tippens Education Center! Posted On: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Tippens Education Center 2020 Volunteer of the Year Teddye Holloway! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Thank You CCSD Educational Support Professionals! Posted On: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Today is National Educational Support Professionals Day... thank you to all CCSD employees who support our teachers and students by keeping our schools safe, healthy and operating smoothly. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited #EducationalSupportProfessionalsDay
Thanksgiving Comes Early for Two CCSD Families Posted On: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 
The season of Thanksgiving began early this year for two Cherokee County School District families, who now are forever linked through the gift of life. Sixes Elementary School Special Education teacher Jeannie Cordaro is recovering from a successful surgery last week to donate a kidney to Trey Powell, the husband of Dean Rusk Middle School seventh-grade teacher Leslie Powell.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty Partners of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Clark Creek ES STEM Academy 2020 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty Partners! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Message: COVID-19 Status and Rumors Posted On: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this message is to update you to the fact that the number of COVID-19 cases in both Cherokee County and across the country is on the rise, and what happens outside of our schools impacts what happens inside our schools and our ability to keep schools open.
CCSD Students Test New Minecraft World Posted On: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 
Little River Elementary School fourth-graders in teacher Samantha Westerlind's class had the amazing opportunity to beta test the Minecraft: Education Edition lesson for the Hour of Code 2020, "A Tale of Two Villages." In this lesson, students learn how to use basic coding concepts to bring two villages together, while applying essential 21st century skills like problem solving and critical thinking.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Ansleigh Gregory of Freedom MS! Posted On: Monday, November 16, 2020 %2011%2015%202020.jpg?id=22479&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Order Thanksgiving Break To-Go Meals by 8 a.m. 11/17 Posted On: Monday, November 16, 2020 
CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students for Thanksgiving Break! Meal pick up will be from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at two locations only – Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy in Canton and Carmel ES in Woodstock – and you will choose the location on your form. You do not have to live in that school's attendance area to pick up there.
Meet the Student Delegate: Analise Black of Etowah HS! Posted On: Monday, November 16, 2020 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam! #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Jefferson Doyle of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Saturday, November 14, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Woodstock Middle School Teacher of the Year Jefferson Doyle!
CCSD Message: Temporary Closure of River Ridge HS Posted On: Friday, November 13, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise you that that we are, effective immediately, temporarily closing in-person learning at River Ridge High School. The school will reopen for in-person classes on Monday, Nov. 30. River Ridge HS in-person students will learn from home from Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20, with classwork provided through the Canvas learning management system in a manner similar to that which was utilized during the spring school closures. Teachers and staff will report to the campus next week and will be available online during regular school hours. The building will be thoroughly sanitized over this weekend in advance of staff returning. The closure has no effect on River Ridge HS students already enrolled in Digital Learning.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Yesica Cruz of Teasley MS! Posted On: Thursday, November 12, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Teasley MS 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Yesica Cruz! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Join the #CCSDfam as an HR Certification Specialist Posted On: Thursday, November 12, 2020 
CCSD is seeking a Human Resources Certification Specialist! The job description, including required qualifications and duties & responsibilities, is at: https://bit.ly/CCSDHRcert To apply: Click Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net. For more information, please contact CCSD Recruitment Coordinator Lindsay Bowley at Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256. #CCSDfam
CCSD on Nov. 20 to Distribute Free Meals to All Students for Thanksgiving Week Posted On: Thursday, November 12, 2020 
CCSD School Nutrition will offer a special meal pick-up on Friday, Nov. 20, for free meals for the week of Thanksgiving Break! This service, funded by USDA grants, is open to all CCSD students and to any child age 0-18.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Tessa Craig of Creekland MS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Creekland MS 2020 Volunteer of the Year Tessa Craig! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Seats Open for Students at CCSD Head Start Preschool Posted On: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District has in-person openings in Head Start preschool classes. Students who are 3 or 4 years old (as of Sept. 1, 2020) and meet family income eligibility requirements are eligible for the open seats at Johnson Preschool Center in Woodstock and Ralph Bunche Preschool Center in Canton.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Cherokee Theatre Company of Carmel ES! Posted On: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Carmel ES 2020 Partner of the Year: Cherokee Theatre Company! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Graduation Rate Hits New High! Posted On: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's graduation rate has hit a new high, topping 90% for the first time in recent years with 90.3% of the Class of 2020 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school. 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. All six CCSD high schools reported higher grad rates for the Class of 2020, with Creekview HS reporting the top rate of 96.2%.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Alyx Buckner of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Monday, November 9, 2020 %2011%209%202020.jpg?id=22417&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Join the #CCSDfam as a Bus Driver! Posted On: Monday, November 9, 2020 
Please share this information … we're seeking more school bus drivers to join our CCSD family! To apply: Click Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net. For more information, please contact CCSD Recruitment Coordinator Lindsay Bowley at Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256. #CCSDfam
CCSD Message: Digital Learning for ES Extended Posted On: Monday, November 9, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, Digital Learning will be extended as a learning choice for the second semester (Jan. 5 – May 28, 2021) for all elementary school students and Special Education preschool and PreK students currently enrolled in the program. Parents of students currently enrolled in Digital Learning for these grades will receive a separate email later today with a link to the online declaration form that is due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Isobel Mason of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Saturday, November 7, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Woodstock High School Teacher of the Year Isobel Mason!
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kim Moody of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, November 5, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Holly Springs ES STEM Academy 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Kim Moody! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet CCSD 2020 School Volunteers of the Year: Woodstock ES PTA Executive Board Members of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Woodstock ES 2020 Volunteers of the Year: Woodstock ES PTA Executive Board Members! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Keller Williams Realty Partner Penny + Co of Bascomb ES Posted On: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Bascomb ES 2020 Partner of the Year: Keller Williams Realty Partner Penny + Co! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Creekview HS FFA Receives National Recognition Posted On: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 
The Creekview High School FFA Chapter during the National FFA annual conference received official recognition as a Top 10 National Model of Excellence chapter! The Chapter was named a finalist for the honor earlier this fall in recognition of its exemplary efforts in growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture, with the overall top chapter in the Nation named during the convention that recently was held virtually.
CCSD Announces Annual Child Find Efforts Posted On: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
What is Child Find?
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 County School District serves children from three years through 21 years of age.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Jodie Mercer of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Monday, November 2, 2020 %2011%202%202020.jpg?id=22305&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Read the CCSD Connections parent newsletter for November Posted On: Monday, November 2, 2020 
The November 2020 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Dillon Scott of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Saturday, October 31, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Woodstock Elementary School Teacher of the Year Dillon Scott!
CCSD Message: Extracurricular Activities, Food Assistance Posted On: Friday, October 30, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, this is to advise that Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 extra-curricular practices, games and events can occur as planned. We know you join us in our concern for CCSD families who experienced storm damage as well as our CCSD students who have not had access to free school meals during our closure. We maintain a list of resources for food and general assistance on our website bulletin board at http://bit.ly/CCSDbboard. Please contact these agencies if you need help, or if you can support them through financial donations and/or by volunteering.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Vicki Wheeler of Free Home ES! Posted On: Thursday, October 29, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Free Home ES 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Vicki Wheeler! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Schools and Offices Closed Friday October 30 Posted On: Thursday, October 29, 2020
With multiple school power outages still ongoing likely through tomorrow morning and over 20 roads still impassible throughout the County, Cherokee County School District will be closed Friday, October 30. This will not be a Digital Learning Day due to the remaining widespread power outages. A decision to allow Friday extracurricular events will be made mid-day based upon local conditions.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Michael Burton of Boston ES! Posted On: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Boston ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year Michael Burton! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Schools and Offices Closed Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 Posted On: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, this is to announce that due to the National Weather Service Tropical Storm Warning and likely associated hazardous wind and flooding conditions during the early morning hours tomorrow, Cherokee County School District will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. This will not be a Digital Learning Day due to the likely event of expected widespread power outages throughout the morning. A decision to allow Thursday extracurricular events will be made mid-day based upon local conditions. #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Credit Union of Georgia of Johnston Preschool Center Posted On: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Johnston Preschool Center 2020 Partner of the Year: Credit Union of Georgia! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Jenn Straw of Carmel ES! Posted On: Monday, October 26, 2020 .jpg?id=22234&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Schools Earn $10K in "Bright Ideas" Grants Posted On: Monday, October 26, 2020 
Cherokee County School District schools have earned more than $10,000 in this fall's Bright Ideas Grants! The competitive Bright Ideas Grants are awarded by Amicalola EMC to the most innovative ideas from schools in their service area. Fifteen CCSD projects won a total of $10,841 in this season's cycle of funding, which was presented to recipients this month.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Melinda Meadow of Tippens Education Center! Posted On: Saturday, October 24, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Tippens Education Center Teacher of the Year Melinda Meadow!
Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Teacher Wins STEM Grant Posted On: Friday, October 23, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher is one of only five in the state to win a competitive STEM grant! Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy teacher Rebekah Holt, who leads the school's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Lab classes, earned the $3,000 Georgia Educational Technology Consortium Innovation Grant for her Mindful Designs project. The grants are awarded to the State's most innovative educational technology projects to improve teaching and learning.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Barbara Gentile of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Thursday, October 22, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Woodstock MS 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Barbara Gentile! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Meyer of Sixes ES! Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Sixes ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year Melissa Meyer! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Appreciates Its Bus Drivers! Posted On: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 .jpg?id=22128&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD recognized its school bus drivers on Tuesday morning with a drive-through breakfast and gifts. CCSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Hightower visited with drivers at two bus maintenance facilities, passing out Chick-fil-A biscuits and goody bags from sponsors.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, Macedonia of Creekview HS! Posted On: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Creekview HS 2020 Partner of the Year: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, Macedonia! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Team Selected for NASA Student Launch Program Posted On: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District team has been selected for the prestigious NASA Student Launch Program! Creekview High School's rocketry team has earned a spot in the competitive project open to high-achieving teams from universities, high schools and middle schools. Middle and high school teams qualify to participate by finishing in the top 20 of The American Rocketry Challenge the previous year. Creekview's team, the 2018 International Champion, regularly ranks in the Nation's top 20.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Kelly Hammond of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, October 19, 2020 %2010%2019%202020.jpg?id=22087&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Hickory Flat ES Mom Wins CCSD Parent Recipe Contest Posted On: Monday, October 19, 2020 
A Hickory Flat Elementary School mom turned up the flavor in a cornbread recipe to win the second annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest!
Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Earns Digital Certification Posted On: Monday, October 19, 2020
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been honored by Common Sense Education as a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship. The national organizations helps schools teach students how to use technology safely and adopt positive digital skills and habits.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Scott Reece of Teasley MS! Posted On: Saturday, October 17, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Teasley Middle School Teacher of the Year Scott Reece!
Board Business Briefs: School Board Hears of Potential State Funding Concerns Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2020 .jpg?id=22046&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday heard an update on potential State funding concerns for next school year. 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 County's State legislators during the General Assembly Session. The report typically is shared by the School Board with the Delegation at a meeting in early December prior to the legislative session's start in January.
CCSD Students Named to State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Posted On: Friday, October 16, 2020 
Cherokee County School District students have been named to the State School Superintendent's 2020-21 Student Advisory Council! Creekview HS sophomore Kylie Buchanan and Woodstock HS junior Fawzan Khan are among the 64 high school and middle school students from across the state selected for the prestigious role. They were chosen by State School Superintendent Richard Woods from more than 1,400 applications statewide based on their answers to essay questions about improving public education.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Laura Hardin of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Thursday, October 15, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating River Ridge HS 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Laura Hardin! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
School Board Members Visit Tippens Education Center Posted On: Thursday, October 15, 2020 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Tippens Education Center, where they learned from Principal Kim Barger about efforts to support their students' special needs and the goal of transitioning back to their former school, and enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria with Ms. Barger, Assistant Principal Wes Satterfield and CCSD Counselor of the Year Kelly Schalliol, who works at Tippens. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Emily Meyer of Johnston ES! Posted On: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Johnston ES 2020 Volunteer of the Year Emily Meyer! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Class of 2020 Tops Nation, State on ACT Posted On: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 earned average ACT scores that topped National and State results and continued to rank among Georgia's top 10 county school systems!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Maria Sims Group and Zack Bobo Real Estate of Clayton ES! Posted On: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Clayton ES 2020 Partner of the Year: Maria Sims Group and Zack Bobo Real Estate! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
CCSD Teacher Named Top Agriculture Educator in State! Posted On: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher is the top agriculture educator in the State! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy teacher Karen Garland has been named the 2020 Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year by Georgia Farm Bureau.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Bernard Walker of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Monday, October 12, 2020 %2010%2012%202020.jpg?id=21937&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Katie Blanchard of Sixes ES! Posted On: Saturday, October 10, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Sixes Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katie Blanchard!
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cheryl Rohmer of Little River ES! Posted On: Thursday, October 8, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Little River Elementary School 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Cheryl Rohmer! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: James Butler of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Cherokee High School 2020 Volunteer of the Year James Butler! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Riverstone of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Ball Ground ES STEM Academy 2020 Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Riverstone! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Casey Wheeler of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Monday, October 5, 2020 %2010%205%202020.jpg?id=21840&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
10/5/2020 CCSD Message: School Operations Update Posted On: Monday, October 5, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised of several important decisions in regard to CCSD school operations:
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Tiffany Weck of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Saturday, October 3, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Sequoyah High School Teacher of the Year Tiffany Weck!
CCSD Students Creating Prosthetic Limbs for Those in Need Posted On: Thursday, October 1, 2020 
Sequoyah High School senior Daniel McCrobie has always liked engineering and figuring out how parts work together. Through his school's FIRST Robotics team formed last year, Daniel has figured out how he can be a part of life-changing work: making prosthetic limbs for those in need. The team recently formed an e-Nable chapter, joining the international online collective of "Digital Humanitarian" volunteers dedicated to using shared designs and 3D printers to craft free and low-cost prosthetic limbs for adults and children.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Shay Langston of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, October 1, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Knox Elementary School STEM Academy 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Shay Langston! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Read the October CCSD Connections parent newsletter! Posted On: Thursday, October 1, 2020 
The October 2020 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and contains important information including updates on school operations for this month. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
School and Community Leaders Celebrate Opening of Mountain Ed's Cherokee Site Posted On: Thursday, October 1, 2020 .jpg?id=21719&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
School and community leaders celebrated the official opening of Mountain Education Charter High School's Cherokee County location Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Mountain Ed's Cherokee satellite, located in the Etowah East building on the Etowah HS campus, currently has 144 students enrolled in the alternative evening program.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Jeanette Smith of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Indian Knoll Elementary School 2020 Volunteer of the Year Jeanette Smith! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty Partners of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Arnold Mill Elementary School 2020 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team with Keller Williams Realty Partners! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction
Additional SAT Data Shows CCSD's Average Score Is in the Top 10% in Georgia Posted On: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 
Additional information about the Class of 2020's SAT results was recently released by the Georgia Department of Education. CCSD's average score of 1100 ranks 3rd among Metro Atlanta counties and places the district 12th overall in the state, out of 180 school districts (top 10%). When compared to school districts that test at least 500 students, CCSD is 4th overall. All six CCSD high schools fell in the top 20% of high schools statewide when comparing average composite scores.
CCSD Educator Donating Kidney to Student Posted On: Monday, September 28, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District employee on Friday will donate a kidney to a Cherokee High School student who she had never met until learning of her urgent need.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Amanda Day of Free Home ES! Posted On: Monday, September 28, 2020 %209%2028%202020.jpg?id=21587&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Ansley Sand of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Saturday, September 26, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 River Ridge High School Teacher of the Year Ansley Sand!
CCSD To-Go Meal Orders for 9/28 due Friday 9/25 Posted On: Thursday, September 24, 2020
If your student(s) is/are enrolled in Digital Learning or hybrid learning, we are pleased to offer to-go meal service for them! Meal pick up will be Monday, Sept. 28, in a designated area of your child's school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. Please contact your school nutrition manager for specific locations and serving times: CCSD School Nutrition Manager Contact Information
CCSD Recognizes 2020 Partner of the Year Posted On: Monday, September 21, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating outstanding school community partners through its Seventh Annual CCSD Partner of the Year awards! Through the annual program, every CCSD school selects a Partner of the Year to honor. From that pool of outstanding partners, a committee of retired educators and community leaders selects an overall CCSD 2020 Partner of the Year.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Jill Mossinger of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, September 19, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Jill Mossinger! Special thanks to our 2020 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration's Presenting Sponsors: Cherokee County Educational Foundation, Credit Union of Georgia, Northside Hospital Cherokee and Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Canton. *Photo taken in November 2019
#CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Board Business Briefs: Construction of New Cherokee HS Posted On: Friday, September 18, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board during its meeting Thursday heard operations updates and talked about construction of a replacement Cherokee High School as a possible project to be funded in the next Education SPLOST renewal.
Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Gwen Freeman of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Thursday, September 17, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here each week. Please join us in congratulating Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year Gwen Freeman! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Message: Fall Break Posted On: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Dear #CCSDfam, We're nearing the end of our seventh week of school with Fall Break ahead of us. I hope this holiday allows our students and staff and all of their families time to rest, relax and recharge. Whether you're taking a vacation out of town or a staycation in Cherokee County, please keep your health and the health of your entire community in mind.
9/17/2020 CCSD Message: No To-Go Meals Service on 9/21 Posted On: Thursday, September 17, 2020
CCSD School Nutrition will not offer to-go-meal service on Monday, Sept. 21, as CCSD schools will be closed for Fall Break. You will receive an email the morning of Thursday, Sept. 24, with an online order form that is due by 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, for to-go meal pick-up on Monday, Sept. 28. If you need food assistance during Fall Break, please contact one of the community food banks serving Cherokee County, which we have listed on our website at http://bit.ly/ccsdhealthinfo Reminder: All CCSD families who think they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are asked to please complete the online application at www.lunchapplication.com. This approval will be needed to receive free and reduced-price meals after the temporary USDA program providing free meals to all students ends on Dec. 31.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Dacia Shackelford of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Woodstock High School 2020 Volunteer of the Year Dacia Shackelford! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Names Winners of Second Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards Posted On: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District has surprised the overall winners of its second annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! The awards program honors one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions, and one overall CCSD winner is selected for each of three categories: Elementary School; Middle School/High School/Centers; Central Office. These overall winners are selected by a committee of retired educators and community leaders.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Price Spinnenweber of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Monday, September 14, 2020 %209%2014%2020.jpg?id=21466&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
17 CCSD Students Place in Statewide Reflections Contest Posted On: Monday, September 14, 2020 
Seventeen Cherokee County School District students placed in the 2019-20 Georgia PTA Reflections fine arts contest! The annual contest gives students in all grades and abilities the opportunity to create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts for the opportunity to earn recognition at the School, District, State and National levels. This year's theme was "Look Within."
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Julie McNally of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Saturday, September 12, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Teacher of the Year Julie McNally!
CCSD Announces Second Annual Recipe Contest! Posted On: Friday, September 11, 2020 
What's cooking, #CCSDfam? If you're a CCSD parent who loves to cook, please enter our second annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest ... you could win a $100 Visa gift card and see your side-dish recipe featured on CCSD school lunch menus in October!
CCSD Class of 2020 Outscores National, State SAT Averages Posted On: Friday, September 11, 2020 
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2020 outscored State and National averages on the SAT, according to results released this week by the College Board. The CCSD Class of 2020 earned an average total score of 1100 on the curriculum-based college entrance and placement exam, which exceeds the National public school average by 70 points and the State by 57 points.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Volunteer of the Year: Linda Fulton of Avery ES! Posted On: Thursday, September 10, 2020 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week ... congratulations to Avery Elementary School 2020 Volunteer of the Year Linda Fulton! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Posted On: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 
Five Cherokee County School District high school seniors today were named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! 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.
CCSD Reopens Enrollment for PreK Classes at 2 Schools Posted On: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The Cherokee County School District has reopened enrollment for in-person openings in PreK classes at two of its schools. These spots usually only are available through an annual lottery drawing in March, so this is a rare opportunity for a seat in a tuition-free, accredited preschool program.
UPDATE 10/14/20: CCSD School Nutrition Meals Free to All Students for Rest of School Year Posted On: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
UPDATE 10/14/2020: More great news for CCSD families ... the USDA funding for free school meals for all students has been extended through the end of the school year! Cherokee County School District families are receiving a new form of economic stimulus: free school meals for all students! CCSD School Nutrition beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 will not charge any fees to any students for breakfasts or lunches through Dec. 31, 2020 (the end date is dependent on available funding), based on extended meal service flexibilities from the USDA. There are no forms to complete or income eligibility requirements for this federally funded temporary relief program.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Hillary Grummer of Creekview HS! Posted On: Monday, September 7, 2020 %209%207%202020.jpg?id=21298&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Kelly Gilstrap of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Saturday, September 5, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Mountain Road Elementary School Teacher of the Year Kelly Gilstrap! Special thanks to our 2020 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration's Presenting Sponsors: Cherokee County Educational Foundation, Credit Union of Georgia, Northside Hospital Cherokee and Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Canton.
#CCSDfam #CCSDunited
9/4/2020 Message: CCSD Digital Learning Extension Posted On: Friday, September 4, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that he has decided to extend Digital Learning for elementary school students for the second nine-week grading period, which ends Dec. 18, 2020. Parents/guardians of elementary school students currently enrolled in Digital Learning (kindergarten through fifth grade; and Special Education preschool and PreK) must complete a declaration form by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; a link to the form will be emailed to them separately this afternoon.
CCSD Recognizes 2020 Volunteers of the Year Posted On: Friday, September 4, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating outstanding school volunteers through its Seventh Annual CCSD Volunteer of the Year awards! Through the annual program, every CCSD school selects a Volunteer of the Year to honor. From that pool of exceptional school volunteers, a committee made up of retired educators and community leaders selects an overall CCSD 2020 Volunteer of the Year. This year's winner is Brian Tomalavage, the Free Home Elementary School Volunteer of the Year!
CCSD Speech Language Pathologist Named to National Board Posted On: Friday, September 4, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District Special Education leader has been named to a national advisory role! CCSD Lead Speech Language Pathologist Dr. Patti Howard recently was selected by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to serve on its Clinical Specialty Certification Board, a prestigious national appointment.
CCSD School Earns Little Free Library Grant Posted On: Thursday, September 3, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District media specialist has earned a grant to extend services outside of the media center's walls! E.T. Booth Middle School media specialist Amanda Graves successfully applied for a Little Free Library grant from the national nonprofit organization.
Read the September CCSD Connections Newsletter Posted On: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 
The September edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent as well as news and updates. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet the Teacher: Paige Chandler of Johnston ES! Posted On: Monday, August 31, 2020 %208%2031%202020.jpg?id=21167&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Cherokee County Educational Foundation Awards $56K in Grants Posted On: Monday, August 31, 2020 
The Cherokee County Educational Foundation helped kick off the new school year in CCSD this month by presenting teachers and support staff with $56,000 in grants! The nonprofit organization, since its 2012 formation to raise funds for CCSD teachers, programs and schools, has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to support teaching and learning.
The Foundation's Classroom Impact Grants program offer competitive grants for projects costing up to $2,500, with a focus on new ideas for instruction that could be replicated throughout CCSD classrooms.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Wendy Perez of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Saturday, August 29, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Mill Creek Middle School Teacher of the Year Wendy Perez!
CCSD Names 2020-21 Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board Posted On: Friday, August 28, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District has named the 2020-21 Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board. The School Board has included a Student Advisor position on its board since 1999, and for the past 10 years, a Student Delegate from each high school also has been selected. These students serve for one year to give input and feedback to the School Board; the advisor role is rotated among the district's high schools
Join the #CCSDfam as a Substitute Teacher! Posted On: Friday, August 28, 2020 
We need dedicated substitute teachers to keep our in-person classrooms open as we continue providing this essential service to the children of our community. Please sign up today so we can invite you to a training session. Apply online at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
8/26/2020 CCSD Message: Sept. 3 Reopening of Closed High Schools Posted On: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, CCSD's three high schools temporarily closed for in-person learning – Creekview HS, Etowah HS and Woodstock HS – all will reopen for in-person learning using a hybrid model on Thursday, Sept. 3. Teachers at these schools will participate in additional training over the next week to prepare for this transition while we continue with the existing remote-learning model until that time. The hybrid model will remain in place at these three high schools until at least Oct. 9, which is the last day of the first nine-week grading period. An announcement will be made as soon as possible as to what operations will look like after Oct. 9; this decision will be made for each school individually based on the state of public health in each school community.
Microsoft Recognizes 42 CCSD Teachers as Instructional Technology Experts Posted On: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 
Microsoft Education has recognized 42 Cherokee County School District teachers and staff as instructional technology experts! They have been named to the 2020-2021 class of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts. The technology company selects educators, support staff and school leaders who show exceptional understanding of how technology can improve learning for this recognition, which includes access to new tools and an exclusive online network for sharing best practices.
CCSD Direct Instruction for Digital Learning Middle School Students Begins Aug. 27 Posted On: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
As CCSD continues to navigate unchartered waters utilizing a Digital Learning platform for middle school instruction, we are creating additional supports for our student's success. Within this new support, students enrolled in Middle School APEX courses will now be able to receive direct instruction and support from CCSD teachers twice a week for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies starting on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Sequoyah HS Band Honored with Regional Invitation Posted On: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District band has earned regional recognition! The Sequoyah High School Symphony Band has been selected to perform at the University of Alabama High School Honor Band Festival to be held Feb. 4-7, 2021.
Nine CCSD Graduates Earn Business Association Scholarships Posted On: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 
Nine Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduates have earned scholarships from a local business association! The Towne Lake Business Association this month awarded $500 scholarships to three students from each of the high schools in its membership area. From Etowah, River Ridge and Woodstock High Schools, students were honored for success in one of three areas: Entrepreneurial, Leadership and Work Based Learning. The Association presents the scholarships annually with proceeds from its golf tournament and other fundraising.
Teasley MS Staff Save Student from Choking Posted On: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 
A Teasley Middle School student was saved from choking on a Life Saver by two life-savers of his own. Counselor Adina Walker and science teacher Jason Sirard came to the rescue of seventh-grader Kane Chandler when they saw him in distress during school on Thursday. They used the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the candy and save Kane.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Madison Black of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Monday, August 24, 2020 %208%2024%202020.jpg?id=20996&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Brooke Hopkins of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Saturday, August 22, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Macedonia Elementary School Teacher of the Year Brooke Hopkins!
Meet the New Principal: Whitney Nolan of Freedom MS! Posted On: Friday, August 21, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we've been introducing you to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Freedom Middle School's new leader: Whitney Nolan! Over her six years as Principal of Hickory Flat Elementary School, Whitney Nolan led an inspiring movement to spread kindness, embrace social and emotional learning and promote unity.
Water Outage at Ralph Bunche Center Posted On: Friday, August 21, 2020
A water main break has resulted in a temporary water outage at Ralph Bunche Center. Per standard procedures, bottled drinking water and hand sanitizer will be available to students and staff; a reserve tank of non-drinkable water will be used to operate restrooms; and our School Nutrition staff will adjust food preparation practices. Afternoon half-day classes have been cancelled.
Water Outage at ACE Academy Posted On: Friday, August 21, 2020
A water main break has resulted in a temporary water outage at ACE Academy. Per standard procedures, bottled drinking water and hand sanitizer will be available to students and staff; a reserve tank of non-drinkable water will be used to operate restrooms; and our School Nutrition staff will adjust food preparation practices.
Water Outage at Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Posted On: Friday, August 21, 2020
A water main break has resulted in a temporary water outage at Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy. Per standard procedures, bottled drinking water and hand sanitizer will be available to students and staff; a reserve tank of non-drinkable water will be used to operate restrooms; and our School Nutrition staff will adjust food preparation practices.
CHS Closure Due to Water Outage Posted On: Friday, August 21, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, Cherokee High School classes are closed today (Friday, Aug. 21, 2020) effective immediately due to a water main break. This break has affected several other schools and city officials do not expect a quick repair. The CHS campus is too large to cover with available water buffalo systems, making it unsafe to operate schools today. Students already on campus can eat breakfast. Buses will be returning students home as quickly as possible. There will not be online instruction provided as teachers and staff also cannot work on campus. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Board Business Briefs: School Board Discusses School Reopening Posted On: Thursday, August 20, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board at its regular meeting tonight heard an update on the start of the school year, and talked about a possible "hybrid" model for the reopening of three temporarily closed high schools. After a wide-ranging discussion of current school operations and possible operational changes, the School Board voted, 5-1, with Vice Chair Kelly Poole dissenting and John Harmon absent, to authorize Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower to make adjustments, as he determines are needed, to the Reopening of School Plan in order to reopen Creekview, Etowah and Woodstock High Schools on Aug. 31. The motion specifically excluded authorizing a student mask mandate at this time.
School Board Members Tour New Classrooms Posted On: Thursday, August 20, 2020 .jpg?id=20957&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
School Board Members and CCSD administrative leadership this week toured two of the School District's latest facility improvement projects that are already in use enhancing student learning.
17 CCSD Students Receive State Honors for Duke TIP Posted On: Thursday, August 20, 2020 
Seventeen Cherokee County School District students have been recognized by Duke University for their outstanding SAT and ACT scores … that they earned last school year as seventh-graders!
Meet the New Principal: Amanda Schoeniger of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we've been introducing you to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy's new leader: Amanda Schoeniger!
Meet the New Principal: Rodney Larrotta of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Cherokee High School's new leader: Rodney Larrotta!
Join the #CCSDfam as a Substitute School Nutrition Worker Posted On: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 
Many of our students rely upon and look forward to our cafeteria's homemade breakfasts and lunches and award-winning Farm to School recipes. Our School Nutrition workers and lunchroom monitors are the everyday heroes who make this essential service happen! Please consider signing up to serve as a substitute worker. More information and the applications (look for Future Openings forms for each of these jobs) are online at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
CCSD Honors Young Georgia Authors Winners Posted On: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 
Two Cherokee County School District students have earned statewide honors in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition! 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. Each CCSD school submitted a top entry for each grade level to compete at the District level. The District winners then advanced to regional competition for the opportunity to compete statewide, and state contest entries were judged over the summer break.
Meet the Teacher: Melissa Phillips of Boston ES! Posted On: Monday, August 17, 2020 %208%2017%202020.jpg?id=20850&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
8/16/2020 CCSD Message: Creekview HS Closure Posted On: Sunday, August 16, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that we are, effective immediately, temporarily closing in-person learning at Creekview High School. Reopening is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31. This decision was made with the support of School Board Members and in consideration with the Department of Public Health.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Belinda Jackson of Little River ES! Posted On: Saturday, August 15, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Little River Elementary School Teacher of the Year Belinda Jackson!
Meet the New Principal: Todd Miller of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Friday, August 14, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate River Ridge High School's new leader: Todd Miller!
Woodstock MS Wins Makerspace Project Grant! Posted On: Friday, August 14, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District school has earned a $1,000 grant to improve teaching and learning for in-person and Digital Learners! Woodstock Middle School has earned the Walmart Community Grant to fund the "Take and Makerspace" project envisioned by Library Media Specialist Wendy Cope.
Meet the New Principal: Kim Hagood of Carmel ES! Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Carmel Elementary School's new leader: Kim Hagood!
Bascomb ES Paraprofessional Saves Choking Student Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District paraprofessional is a life-saver! Bascomb Elementary School paraprofessional Shawn Lisle was in the cafeteria during lunchtime on Tuesday when she saw a student in distress.
Join the #CCSDfam as a Substitute School Nurse Posted On: Thursday, August 13, 2020 
CCSD's school nurses are superheroes, and these dedicated essential workers need back-up as we continue to offer in-person school.
8/12/2020 Message: Woodstock HS Closing Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that we are temporarily closing in-person learning at Woodstock High School effective at the end of classes today (Aug. 12, 2020). Reopening is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31. This decision was made with the support of School Board Members and in consideration with the Department of Public Health.
Sequoyah HS Honored with Statewide Selection Posted On: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District choral group has been selected for a statewide honor!
State Superintendent of Schools Visits CCSD Posted On: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District welcomed State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods for a brief visit on Tuesday morning to see the CCSD Reopening of School Plan in action.
8/11/2020 Message from the Superintendent: Etowah HS Closing Posted On: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The message below is from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower: When we announced plans to reopen schools with options of in-person learning and Digital Learning at home, we made clear the challenges that came along with this choice for our families.
Meet the Teacher: Heather Towery of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Monday, August 10, 2020 %208%2010%202020.jpg?id=20730&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's dedicated teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited
Thank You to New Group Supporting CCSD Schools Posted On: Monday, August 10, 2020 
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 community's spirits.
8/7/2020 Message from the Superintendent: Thank You! Posted On: Friday, August 7, 2020
The following message is from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower: Today is the fifth day of school – and, this year, that is an amazing milestone. As I said when we began the week, we would not have been able to reopen schools in person, simultaneously launch a new Digital Learning program and start the school year on time without your patience, grace, flexibility and support.
Meet the New Principal: Matt Freedman of Little River ES! Posted On: Thursday, August 6, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Little River Elementary School's new leader: Matt Freedman!
Meet the New Principal: Ann Jordan of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Woodstock Elementary School's new leader: Principal Ann Jordan!
CCSD Preschool Centers Have In-Person Student Openings! Posted On: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 
Still looking for an in-person preschool option for your child? The Cherokee County School District has openings at two of its preschool centers.
Meet the New Principal: Kathie Monti of Teasley MS! Posted On: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Teasley Middle School's new leader: Principal Kathie Monti!
8/3/2020 Message from the Superintendent: #CCSDUnited Posted On: Monday, August 3, 2020 
The following message is from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower: Today we began the first day of a school year unlike any ever before – and we succeeded because of you.
Meet the New Principal: Dr. Julie Dutko of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Sunday, August 2, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy's new leader: Principal Dr. Julie Dutko!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Jessica DeLuca of Liberty ES! Posted On: Saturday, August 1, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Liberty Elementary School Teacher of the Year Jessica DeLuca!
Meet the New Principal: Debbie Ritter of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Friday, July 31, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate CCSD Preschool Centers' new leader: Principal Debbie Ritter!
Creekview HS Teacher Earns National Recognition Posted On: Friday, July 31, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned national recognition for her work in career education! Creekview High School teacher Pauline Benton, who leads the school's successful Career Pathway agriculture program, is the FFA National Teacher Ambassador for Georgia.
Meet the New Principal: Kerry Estep of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Thursday, July 30, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Hickory Flat Elementary School's new leader: Principal Kerry Estep!
Meet the New Principal: Julie Peppers of Free Home ES! Posted On: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Free Home Elementary School's new leader: Principal Julie Peppers!
7/29/2020 CCSD Back-to-School Updates & Reminders Posted On: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 .jpg?id=20483&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD Back-to-School Updates & Reminders: The CCSD Back to School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s now is open! 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. The Gateway includes updating emergency contacts, confirming transportation plans, signing up for free and reduced price lunch, and much more. To use the Gateway, you will need your child's Student ID (the code they use in the cafeteria and to log in to computers) and GTID (the longer code on your child's report card); if you don't have these, your child's school can provide them to you.
Meet the New Principal: Dr. Maria Rosario-Regan of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy's new leader: Principal Dr. Maria Rosario-Regan!
Join the #CCSDfam as a Substitute Teacher! Posted On: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 
CCSD is ready for the new school year with 500 temporary substitute teachers signed up to serve ... but we've heard from more who want to join us! We're opening up three training sessions next month - on Aug. 7, 10 and 13 - for community members who want to work as substitute teachers. Spaces are limited, so sign up now at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD #CCSDunited
Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 
Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been honored by Common Sense Education as a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship. The national nonprofit helps educators in their efforts to teach students how to use technology safely and adopt positive digital skills and habits.
Ceremonies Celebrate the Class of 2020 Posted On: Monday, July 27, 2020 
Updated photo galleries from CCSD graduations held July 23-26 can be viewed at https://www.cherokeek12.net/gallery. Those who wish to purchase DVDs or digital downloads of any of the high school graduation ceremonies can do so online at https://cherokeecountygrad.com/
7/27/2020 CCSD Newsletter: Back to School Info Posted On: Monday, July 27, 2020 
It's one week until the first day of school for CCSD on Aug. 3, 2020! 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. Don't forget to visit the Back-to-School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s when it opens July 29, 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. #CCSDunited
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Kelly Sample of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, July 25, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Knox Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Kelly Sample!
Walk-Through Schedules Posted On: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
This year the Walk-Through events are limited to new students only. If your child will be attending a school for the first time at an entry grade level (kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade) or as a new enrollee, please see the schedule for your child's school here.
7/16/20 CCSD Message: Decision Reminder and Rumors Posted On: Thursday, July 16, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please see the following announcements: • The Cherokee County School Board at its meeting tonight made no changes to the current CCSD Reopening of School Plan at https://bit.ly/CCSDplan20. The School Board unanimously approved CCSD's annual budget, which includes significant investments in our reopening plan including more than $4 Million in additional health and safety measures. You can read the Board Business Briefs recap at https://bit.ly/CCSDbbb71620.
Board Business Briefs: CCSD Annual Budget Approved Posted On: Thursday, July 16, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board at its regular meeting tonight unanimously approved the Cherokee County School District's annual budget, which, despite a $25 Million State education funding cut, was balanced without the need for furlough days or a millage rate increase.
7/13/20 CCSD Message: Reopening Plan FAQs Update Posted On: Monday, July 13, 2020
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.
Food Distribution Update: More Meals Available at All Sites, Fresh Produce Boxes at CHS Posted On: Friday, July 10, 2020 
CCSD's Summer Feeding Program will add weekend meals to the food distributions for the final two dates (July 13 and July 20), increasing the meals per child from 5 days of breakfast and lunch to 7 days. Cherokee HS site will also have 200 boxes of fresh produce to give away the next two pickup days, one box per family. The produce boxes are made possible through USDA's Farmers to Families program. Meal distribution sites, times and guidelines are on the website here.
7/9/20 CCSD Message: Reopening Approved Posted On: Thursday, July 9, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, I begin this message by expressing gratitude: thank you to the School Board for its unanimous approval tonight of our CCSD Reopening of School Plan, thank you to the citizens who attended to share their opinions and thank you to those who, instead of attending, emailed or called to share their thoughts. You can read a recap of tonight's meeting online at https://bit.ly/CCSDbbb7920.
Board Business Briefs: Reopening of Schools Plan Approved Posted On: Thursday, July 9, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board at its called meeting tonight unanimously approved the Superintendent's recommended CCSD Reopening of School Plan, which calls for both the return to schools for traditional learning and the launch of an improved digital learning choice.
Registration Gateway Online for New Student Registration Posted On: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
CCSD's online registration system for new student enrollment is back online after maintenance earlier this week. If you click the link and still see the maintenance screen, please clear the cache on your computer and refresh your browser, the window should open. https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/divisions-school-operations-school-enrollment
7/8/20 CCSD Message: School Reopening Posted On: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that Cherokee County School Board Chair Kyla Cromer has called for a School Board meeting to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020 to consider approval of the Superintendent's recommended CCSD Reopening of School Plan.
7/4/2020 CCSD Message: Graduation Update Posted On: Saturday, July 4, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, It's been awhile since we could say we're bringing you good news, but I hope many of you will see this message as such. Working with our graduation host, First Baptist Church of Woodstock, we are excited to announce a plan that will allow us to accommodate up to two guests per Class of 2020 graduating senior for our in-person ceremonies, as scheduled (https://bit.ly/CCSD2020), later this month. Graduating seniors will receive an email in their CCSD account from their Principal later this month with instructions on ticketing for guests and arrival.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Rachel Maddox of Johnston ES! Posted On: Saturday, June 27, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Johnston Elementary School Teacher of the Year Rachel Maddox!
Reminder: CCSD Return to School Questionnaire due June 29 Posted On: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Dear CCSD Parents/Guardians: This is just a reminder that, if you have not already, please complete the CCSD return-to-school questionnaire by 5 p.m. Monday, June 29. The message we emailed to you on Monday, including a link to the questionnaire, is posted at https://bit.ly/CCSD62220. You need your child's student ID and a unique code to complete it; these were sent to you on Monday in a separate email from "no.reply@cherokee.k12.ga.us"
CCSD Publishes Annual Financial Facts Report Posted On: Thursday, June 25, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District has published its annual Financial Facts report, which provides highlights and snapshots from the proposed Annual Budget. The report is posted online here and provides financial additional information to the community in advance of the School Board's public hearings and budget adoption.
CCSD Teacher Wins National Award Recognizing Inspiring Educators Posted On: Thursday, June 25, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has won a national award recognizing inspiring educators! Free Home Elementary School teacher Keith Furstenberg is the Georgia winner of the national Sanford Teacher Award, which includes a $10,000 prize. He now advances to be considered for the National title and a $50,000 prize. The awards program is sponsored by Sanford Programs, which was established through a gift from philanthropist and businessman Mr. T. Denny Sanford.
CCSD Message to High School Students Posted On: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Dear #CCSDfam We are sending the message below to all of our high school students, many of whom have reached out to us with concerns about the issues of diversity, equity and tolerance. We're sharing this message with not only the parents of our high school students, but also the parents of all of our students, so you will be aware of its contents and can consider having a conversation at home about this topic. We are very aware of where our role ends and where yours begins, and that we must work together to help our students succeed.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Darlene Palmisiano of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Saturday, June 20, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Indian Knoll Elementary School Teacher of the Year Darlene Palmisiano!
Board Business Briefs: Review of Proposed Budget, Reopening Plans Posted On: Thursday, June 18, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board at its work session and regular meeting this evening reviewed the proposed CCSD budget for next school year, which balances a State funding shortfall without the need for furlough days or a tax rate increase, and heard an update on school reopening plans.
Six CCSD Students Earn College Scholarships from ABM Posted On: Thursday, June 18, 2020 
Six Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduates have earned scholarships from ABM Industry Groups LLC.
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Wins School Garden Award Posted On: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy has earned an award for its outstanding school garden! The school has won the Cherokee County Farm to School Third Annual Golden Shovel Award, which includes a $100 grant. The award is presented annually by the Cherokee County Farm to School Committee, made up of local agriculture leaders and educators, to one CCSD school garden each spring.
2020 Census: It's Not Too Late to Be Counted Posted On: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 
If you have not completed your 2020 U.S. Census Survey, there is still time! 95% of households receive their census invitation in the mail (these were sent in March, with reminders sent in April). As of June 14, 62% of Cherokee County residents have responded (compared to 57% in Georgia and 61% across the U.S.). Every household has the option of responding online, by mail or by phone. 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. For more about the census and how the data is used, go to www.2020census.gov
CCSD Middle, High School Students Place at 4-H Competition Posted On: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 
Cherokee County School District middle and high school students competed at the Georgia 4-H Northwest District Project Achievement Competition, with five earning first-place honors. Thirty-eight CCSD students in grades 7-12 participated in the event, competing in a field of 582 students. For the contest, students choose an area of interest, research it, create a portfolio and make a presentation. Students are judged on their presentation and their portfolio, which includes their project work, as well as information about their leadership and citizenship activities and community service.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Heather Teachworth of Johnston Preschool! Posted On: Monday, June 15, 2020 %20teachworth%206%2015%2020.jpg?id=19593&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Sequoyah HS Class of 2020 Graduate Earns Waste Management Scholarship Posted On: Monday, June 15, 2020 
A Sequoyah High School Class of 2020 graduate has earned the annual $5,000 college scholarship awarded by Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill.
Boston ES Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Monday, June 15, 2020 
Boston Elementary School has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been recognized as a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Education. The national nonprofit organization guides educators in teaching students how to use technology safely and adopt positive digital skills and habits.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Cynthia Rudin of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, June 13, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Cynthia Rudin!
CCSD Message: Budget Update Posted On: Thursday, June 11, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, In any other time, a potential 11% cut in State education funding would not be a cause for optimism, but we are in challenging times. As the initial forecast called us to brace for a 14% cut and a $32 Million loss for our School District, we are grateful for the 3% difference now projected by the Governor.
CCSD Celebrates Winners of Short Story Competition Posted On: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating the winners of its second annual Short Story Competition.
CCSD Students Win at Statewide Technology Competition Posted On: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 
Sixteen Cherokee County School District students placed at this year's statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition, with five earning the top honor!
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Maxine Ezell of Tippens Education Center! Posted On: Monday, June 8, 2020 %20ezell%206%208%202020.jpg?id=19534&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Three CCSD Schools Earn National Awards for Character Education Posted On: Monday, June 8, 2020 
Three Cherokee County School District schools have earned national awards for exemplary character education programs! Character.org, the leading nonprofit organization supporting character education, has honored Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy, Freedom Middle School and Liberty Elementary School with Promising Practices awards. Only 246 schools nationwide were honored, and they are the only Georgia schools recognized!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Meleda Vacca of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Saturday, June 6, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Hickory Flat Elementary School Teacher of the Year Meleda Vacca!
Message from the Superintendent Posted On: Friday, June 5, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, One of the best parts of my role as your Superintendent is visiting our schools to see our students and educators working together.
Two CCSD Educators Earn National STEM Honors Posted On: Thursday, June 4, 2020 
Two Cherokee County School District educators have earned national awards for excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education!
CCSD Message: Reopening Update Posted On: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Dear #CCSDfam, Over the summer break, our high school campuses usually stay busy as student athletes and coaches prepare for fall sports.
Two CCSD Class of 2020 Graduates Win National Merit Scholarships Posted On: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 
Two Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduates have earned special National Merit Scholarships awarded by universities! Cherokee High School graduate Anna DeYoung has won a National Merit Scholarship from the University of Georgia; Creekview High School graduate Jack Eno has won a National Merit Scholarship from the University of Mississippi.
CCSD Accepting Applications for Preschool Openings Posted On: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The Cherokee County School District is continuing to accept applications for two of its preschool centers for next school year.
CCSD Shares Tributes from Top Students, Honored Teachers Posted On: Monday, June 1, 2020 
At the close of the school year, CCSD presents its Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet to recognize the graduating class's valedictorians and salutatorians. The event is made even more memorable through tribute speeches by the students to honor their most influential teacher, and the speeches those teachers then give about their students.
Meet a Teacher: Andrea Shurtleff of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, June 1, 2020 %20surtleff%206%201%202020.jpg?id=19502&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Arlene Freeland of Freedom MS! Posted On: Saturday, May 30, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate 2020 Freedom Middle School Teacher of the Year Arlene Freeland!
To-Go Meal Distribution Summer Schedule Begins June 1 Posted On: Friday, May 29, 2020 
REMINDER: The summer schedule for our #CCSDserves to-go meal distribution by CCSD School Nutrition begins Monday, June 1! Some locations and times have changed – check the flier above for details. 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. More information is posted at bit.ly/CCSDserves Thank you! #CCSDfam
Message from the Superintendent to the Class of 2020 Posted On: Friday, May 29, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, The message below is to our graduating Class of 2020 seniors. 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. You can see each of their names posted on our website at https://bit.ly/CCSD2020.
Congratulations to CCSD's Class of 2020! Posted On: Friday, May 29, 2020 
7/4/2020 UPDATE: Graduates will be permitted up to two guests. Details: https://www.cherokeek12.net/News/message7420 Cherokee County School District's Class of 2020, made up of 3,035 students, will celebrate the end of its senior year today! CCSD high schools will host senior parades from 7 to 9 p.m. today (May 29) to celebrate with students and their families. Students will be able to pick up, via a drive-through station, their diplomas and special recognition items. Students are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns.
CCSD Recognizes Retiring Senior Staff Posted On: Thursday, May 28, 2020 
Four longtime Cherokee County School District leaders have retired this year following successful careers of service to the community. Congratulations to this year's retiring senior staff: Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operations Officer Trey Olson, Executive Director for Administrative Leadership Beth P. Long, Director of Facility Maintenance Ronald Barnes, and Supervisor of Facility Maintenance Randy Evans.
CCSD Thanks Retiring Principals for their Service Posted On: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 
Retiring school Principals usually are celebrated by their school communities with receptions, receiving lines and plenty of cake, cards and hugs. While those festivities can't happen as they usually would, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower donned a mask and set out to thank each of CCSD's five retiring Principals in person: Donna Bertram of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy, Karen Carl of Little River ES, Sheila Grimes of Freedom MS, Victoria "Vicky" Thom of CCSD Preschool Centers, and Paula White of Carmel ES.
CCSD Congratulates Retiring Educators, Support Staff Posted On: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its educators and support staff who are retiring after exemplary service!
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Stacy Campbell of Liberty ES! Posted On: Monday, May 25, 2020 %20campbell%205%2025%202020.jpg?id=19283&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Alison Johnson of Free Home ES! Posted On: Saturday, May 23, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Free Home Elementary School Teacher of the Year Alison Johnson!
CCSD Thanks School Board Student Delegates Posted On: Friday, May 22, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District congratulates its School Board Delegates on completing their year of service! For the past 20 years, the School Board has invited an outstanding high school senior to serve a one-year term as its Student Advisor; and the program later expanded to include a senior Student Delegate from each high school. The Advisor role rotates among CCSD's high schools; all of the Delegates are asked to give input and feedback to the School Board.
Help Your Child Keep Learning Over Summer Break Posted On: Friday, May 22, 2020 .png?id=19269&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
To help parents keep their children on track for a great start back to school, CCSD has created a Summer Learning Adventure website of vetted resources for students of all ages!
Board Briefs: School Board Hears School Reopening Plans, Budget Update Posted On: Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board during its May meeting, which was held this evening virtually and streamed online, heard school reopening plans and a budget update.
CCSD Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Posted On: Thursday, May 21, 2020 
Congratulations to the valedictorians and salutatorians for the Cherokee County School District's Class of 2020!
CCSD Students Place at Statewide 4-H Competition Posted On: Thursday, May 21, 2020 
Fourteen Cherokee County School District students placed at the statewide Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Competition!
Mountain Road ES Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Mountain Road Elementary School has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been named a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Education. The national nonprofit organization works with educators to help students understand and safely use technology and develop successful digital skills and habits.
CCSD Recognizes Top Staff from Special Education Team Posted On: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating four of its outstanding special education team members! Four members of the Department of Special Education received its top annual honors during a ceremony on Monday held virtually online.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Sierra Shipley of Little River ES! Posted On: Monday, May 18, 2020 %20shipley%205%2018%2020.jpg?id=19181&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
5/18/2020 Message: Graduation Update; Summer Resources Posted On: Monday, May 18, 2020
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. As part of the last weekly observance when our high school football stadiums are illuminated for 20 minutes at 8:20 p.m. (20:20 military time) on Fridays, we will hold Class of 2020 parades at the schools from 7 to 9 p.m. Principals will send more information about this event to the parents of seniors. Graduates will drive through a pick-up area for honor cords, medals and other special regalia and, as a gift to every senior from their Principal, each will receive an embroidered school patch to affix to their keepsake graduation robes. These patches, which have adhesive backing, feature the same design as those on the rental gowns used for past commencement ceremonies.
Two Cherokee HS Graduating Seniors Commit to U.S. Air Force Academy Posted On: Monday, May 18, 2020 
Two Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduating seniors are on their way to earning impressive wings! Cherokee High School's Patrick Dahlen and Jackson King have accepted appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, one of the nation's prestigious and extremely competitive U.S. Service Academies.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: David Armistead of Etowah HS! Posted On: Saturday, May 16, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Etowah High School Teacher of the Year David Armistead!
Five CCSD Graduating Seniors Headed to U.S. Service Academies Posted On: Friday, May 15, 2020 
Five Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduating seniors are headed to our nation's elite U.S. Service Academies! Acceptance to one on the country's 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.
CCSD Honored with National Award for Educational Technology Posted On: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District has earned national recognition for its effective use of educational technology! The District has been selected by the District Administration educational leadership organization as the Districts of Distinction award winner in the Educational Technology category.
CCSD Graduating Senior Wins Prestigious National Merit Scholarship! Posted On: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduating senior has earned the prestigious National Merit Scholarship! Sathvika Narasimhan of River Ridge High School is one of only 2,500 graduating seniors in the nation -- of the 1.5 Million students who took the 2018 PSAT exam -- to be awarded the highly competitive $2,500 scholarship by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Creekview HS Graduating Senior Earns Partner Scholarship Posted On: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 
A member of Cherokee County School District's Class of 2020 has earned a college scholarship from a CCSD community partner! Creekview High School graduating senior Siena Cook has won a $2,500 scholarship awarded by East West Bank. The scholarship was open to one graduating senior from Creekview HS and awarded based on an application, essay questions and references.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Dr. Michelle Francis-Sullen of Teasley MS! Posted On: Monday, May 11, 2020 %20francis-sullen%205%2011%202020.jpg?id=19103&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
15 CCSD Seniors Named Georgia Scholars Posted On: Monday, May 11, 2020 
Fifteen Cherokee County School District graduating seniors have been recognized with a top State honor! The Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life as Georgia Scholars, a title that only 295 seniors statewide have earned this year. Georgia Scholars receive a special diploma seal.
Cherokee HS Senior Wins Maritza Mott Scholarship Posted On: Monday, May 11, 2020 
A Cherokee High School Class of 2020 graduating senior has won the 2020 Maritza Mott Scholarship!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Heather Stone of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Saturday, May 9, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 E.T. Booth Middle School Teacher of the Year Heather Stone!
Cherokee HS, Creekview HS Seniors Win New Scholarships Posted On: Friday, May 8, 2020 
Two Cherokee County School District graduating seniors have earned new college scholarships from a community foundation! The winners of the inaugural college scholarships, which are $5,000 each, from the Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation are: Will Howe of Cherokee High School and Katelynn Cornette of Creekview High School.
E.T. Booth MS Team Wins Regional Stock Market Competition Posted On: Friday, May 8, 2020 
A team of Cherokee County School District students has won first place in a regional competition testing students' financial knowledge!
Sequoyah HS Teacher Earns National Scholarship Posted On: Thursday, May 7, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned a national scholarship to study abroad! Sequoyah High School teacher Allison Webb has won the American Council on the Teaching for Foreign Languages' French Langue Scholarship, awarded to only three teachers nationwide each year. Ms. Webb teaches both French and Spanish at Sequoyah HS.
Educator Organization Awards College Scholarship to Future Teacher Posted On: Thursday, May 7, 2020 
A Creekview High School graduating senior has won a college scholarship to help pursue her dream of becoming a teacher! 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. The chapter presents one scholarship a year to an outstanding female CCSD graduating senior who plans to earn an education degree.
Five CCSD Students Win Top Honors at State Social Studies Fair Posted On: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 
Five Cherokee County School District students earned top honors at the State Social Studies Fair! The statewide competition capped off the annual contest through which students explore a social studies area -- Sociology/Social Psychology, History, Anthropology, Economics, Geography or Political Science -- and complete a research project. The Georgia Council for the Social Studies, which organizes the program, moved the competition online due to school closures and announced winners this week.
Tippens EC Counselor Named CCSD 2020 Counselor of the Year! Posted On: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 
School Counselor Kelly Schalliol found success in her first career supporting the mental health of adults, but knew she could do more to help those in need. If she counseled them as children, she realized, she "could make a longer-lasting impact."
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Michael Dayton of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 %20dayton%205%204%2020.jpg?id=19014&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
5/4/2020 CCSD Message: #ThankATeacher Posted On: Monday, May 4, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, A school in the first week of May overflows with joy and appreciation. Children march through the door carrying carefully wrapped packages – plenty of coffee mugs, yes, but also handmade treasures. Teachers enjoy catered lunches and desserts baked up by PTA volunteers. Hallways glitter with Teacher Appreciation Week posters, and the celebration spills over to social media, where we scroll through tributes to teachers of today and yesterday.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Hannah Braswell of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Sunday, May 3, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Dean Rusk Middle School Teacher of the Year Hannah Braswell!
CCSD Announces High School 2020 Summer School Options Posted On: Friday, May 1, 2020
The Cherokee County School District will offer online summer school from June 3-23 for high school students.
River Ridge HS Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semi-Finalist! Posted On: Thursday, April 30, 2020 
A River Ridge High School senior has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semi-finalist! Alicia Mazzurra is one of only 700 students nationwide, including only 17 from Georgia, to qualify for the final round of the national competition. These semi-finalists are considered to be among the best and brightest of the 3.6 million graduating seniors in the nation's Class of 2020.
Sequoyah HS Selected for AP Capstone Program Posted On: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 
Sequoyah High School has been selected for an international program offering select graduates a prestigious recognition. Starting next school year, Sequoyah HS students will have the opportunity to begin earning the AP (Advanced Placement) Capstone Diploma from The College Board, a program focused on strengthening research, collaboration, and communication skills to further prepare for college and career success.
Cherokee HS Senior Earns National Merit Scholarship Posted On: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 
A Cherokee High School senior has earned a National Merit Special Scholarship! Rachel Gooch has won the ADP Henry Taub Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by ADP Foundation and named for the company's late founder, who believed in the "invaluable benefits of higher education." She will be attending the University of Georgia to major in art history.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Jamielou Phillips of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 %20phillips%204%2027%202020.jpg?id=18899&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
4/27/20 CCSD Message: Graduation Dates Posted On: Monday, April 27, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, We lined up in the warm gym, waiting in the alphabetical order we knew by heart. We scanned the crowded bleachers for familiar faces, including the permitted three we knew best. And though my only role was to walk across a stage and accept my diploma, my palms stayed anxiously damp.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Jason Hubbard of Creekview HS! Posted On: Sunday, April 26, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Creekview High School Teacher of the Year Jason Hubbard!
Apply by May 29 for ABM College Scholarship Posted On: Friday, April 24, 2020 
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. Completed applications and references are due by May 29, 2020. The application and reference form are online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/bulletin-board-2 #CCSDfam
13 CCSD Students Selected for Governor's Honors Posted On: Friday, April 24, 2020 
Thirteen Cherokee County School District high school students have been selected for the prestigious Georgia Governor's Honors Program!
11 CCSD Students Place at State Science & Engineering Fair Posted On: Thursday, April 23, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District was well represented at the 72nd Georgia Science & Engineering Fair for middle and high school students, with 11 students placing, including two first-place awards and three Best in Category honors!
CCSD Enrollment for Next School Year Underway Posted On: Thursday, April 23, 2020 
While Cherokee County School District schools and office remain closed, registration for students new to CCSD for the 2020-21 school year is underway.
Etowah HS Celebrates Kindness and Compassion Posted On: Thursday, April 23, 2020 
Etowah High School, in the week prior to the school closures, held its first "dude. be nice." campaign – a schoolwide social and emotional learning project and celebration of kindness and compassion.
Woodstock HS Earns State Technology Awards Posted On: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 
Woodstock High School students placed at the statewide Technology Student Association competition, with the Principal and a dedicated volunteer also earning top awards!
Etowah HS Names Volleyball Head Coach Posted On: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 
Etowah High School has named its next head volleyball coach -- and didn't have to look beyond Eagle Mountain. Bryan Jones, who teaches PE at neighboring E.T. Booth MS, will bring more than 20 years of playing and coaching experience to lead Etowah's volleyball program.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Rita Modrzynski of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Monday, April 20, 2020 %20modrzynski%204%2020%2020.jpg?id=18809&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
4/20/20 CCSD Message: Expectations & Outlook Posted On: Monday, April 20, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, Amid the memes floating around, there's one reminding us "we're not all in the same boat" in this sea change. While online learning is working well for many students and families, it is not for all. We see this in system data; technology requests; teacher and parent feedback; and in our survey results, especially the thousands of comments from students and parents.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Ana Cahill of Creekland MS! Posted On: Sunday, April 19, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Creekland Middle School Teacher of the Year Ana Cahill!
CCSD Names New Assistant Principals, Head Coach Posted On: Friday, April 17, 2020 
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. The new assistant principals are filling vacancies created by retirements, advancements and enrollment growth.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Ending School Early Posted On: Thursday, April 16, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board this evening unanimously approved the Superintendent of Schools' recommendation to end school early on May 8 and to postpone a decision on high school graduation ceremonies until July 1.
4/15 CCSD Message: Last Day, Graduation Posted On: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, We have learned many lessons over the past month, and some of those have been lessons re-learned. Like that our school families connect and strengthen even if our buildings are closed. Our children show us their resilience, their optimism — their best, when put to the test. And that it sometimes is hard to see the rainbow beyond the storm clouds, but it's still there.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Isobel Mason of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 %20mason%204%2013%2020.jpg?id=18698&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Liberty ES Supports Cherokee HS through Service Project Posted On: Monday, April 13, 2020 
Liberty Elementary School, a national School of Character, is committed to service learning, and that mission has not stopped during the school closure. Liberty's Student Leadership Team, prior to the closing of schools last month, launched a school initiative to help stock the Cherokee High School "Care Pantry." This pantry, which complements the MUST Ministries food pantry housed at Cherokee HS, provides students in need and their families with basic household items and toiletries.
4/3/20 Message from the Superintendent: Grading Posted On: Friday, April 3, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, Grace. This word has become a mantra for me and for my leadership team over the last three weeks. It defines how I expect all of our employees to always treat students, parents and each other, and especially so in this challenging time.
CCSD Students Place at K-5 State Science Fair Posted On: Thursday, April 2, 2020 
Congratulations to Cherokee County School District's elementary school State Science Fair champions! Eight elementary school students from CCSD placed at the Third Annual Georgia College K-5 State Science Fair, which was held before the school closures in Milledgeville. All of the students who advanced to the State competition after regional success are from Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy.
4/1/2020 Gov. Extends Closure of Schools for Rest of School Year Posted On: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his closure of all schools statewide through the close of the school year . This announcement also cancels all events scheduled to take place at CCSD schools, all CCSD special events and extra-curricular activities, and all community leases of CCSD facilities through May 31, 2020. Over the coming days, the Superintendent and staff will develop recommendations for School Board approval regarding operations and programming for the remainder of the year. This will include time-sensitive topics such as the completion of the academic year, final grades and graduation. In the interim, CCSD will continue Digital Learning Days; Spring Break (April 6-10) will be observed as scheduled with no Digital Learning Days. #SafeCherokee
3/31/2020 CCSD Technology Update Posted On: Tuesday, March 31, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that CCSD's Office of Technology is ending its successful distribution of CCSD laptops for students to borrow for use during the school closure. 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. CCSD has distributed 3,112 devices to students and will fulfill another 500 pending requests by Friday. If you are a CCSD parent and your child is without any access to any device on which to do their Digital Learning Days assignments, please notify your child's teacher by 5 p.m. today, March 31, 2020. If Technology is unable to fulfill your request, staff will let your child's teacher know immediately so you can make other arrangements.
3/30/2020 Message from the Superintendent Posted On: Monday, March 30, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, While we know the past week has not been easy, and the news that Georgia's schools will remain closed through April 24 caused many families more stress, I am filled with hope.
River Ridge HS Junior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Monday, March 30, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District junior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT! River Ridge High School junior Reilly Amason earned the top composite score of 36 on the challenging college entrance and placement test. Less than one-half of 1 percent of the 1.8 Million students who take the ACT each year accomplish this feat.
Meet the Teacher: Felicia Berenger of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Monday, March 30, 2020 %20berenger%203%2030%2020.jpg?id=18034&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Katherine Dobson of Clayton ES! Posted On: Sunday, March 29, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Clayton Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katherine Dobson!
Mountain Ed Hiring for Cherokee Campus Posted On: Friday, March 27, 2020 
CCSD is partnering with Mountain Education Charter High School for its evening high school program beginning in June … and more employees are needed to staff the program!
Gov. Extends School Closings to 4/24/2020 Posted On: Thursday, March 26, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that the Governor has extended the statewide closure of all schools, including the Cherokee County School District, through April 24, 2020. The Governor said he will make a decision prior to April 24 as to whether schools will re-open this school year. This extended closure also means all events scheduled to take place at CCSD schools, all CCSD special events and extra-curricular activities and all community leases of CCSD facilities are cancelled through April 24. 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. Also during this extended closure, CCSD will continue providing technology, Canvas and other learning support, as well as the #CCSDserves to-go meal program. 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. #CCSDfam
3/25/20 Message from the Superintendent Posted On: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 
Dear #CCSDfam, Our entire CCSD family continues to impress me as we navigate through this storm together. Online teaching and learning continues to strengthen, as our teachers gauge success and trade best practices, and as our students and families adjust to this challenge and develop new routines. We continue to loan technology to students in need and provide technology and Canvas support. We know online teaching and learning isn't easy – we are here to help you succeed.
Please Share Our New Job Listing: Culinary Specialist Posted On: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 
Please share our new job listing for CCSD School Nutrition culinary specialist! This professional will assist with planning and developing culinary processes for our School Nutrition Program. 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. Job description & minimum qualifications posted at https://bit.ly/ccsdjob32320 Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@Cherokeek12.net. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/jobsCCSD
Meet the Teacher: Andrea Ingham of Clayton ES! Posted On: Monday, March 23, 2020 %20ingham.jpg?id=18173&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Appoints New Leaders, Thanks Retirees Posted On: Friday, March 20, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday approved the appointment of several new leaders for next school year following additional retirement announcements.
3/20/20 Message from the Superintendent Posted On: Friday, March 20, 2020
Dear #CCSDfam, I have never been as proud to serve as your Superintendent as I have been this week. Our CCSD community always rises to overcome challenges and meet needs, whether it's a family devastated by a house fire or a student who can't afford eyeglasses. And our students and educators always impress me with their daily hard work that has resulted in admirable academic, athletic, and artistic accomplishments.
Board Briefs: CCSD School Closure Extended Through Spring Break Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board tonight heard plans to further extend the closure of all Cherokee County School District schools and offices through the previously scheduled Spring Break. The School Board, as part of its monthly required meeting, reviewed a status update from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower that included his announcement that the closure would be extended.
3/19/2020 Message: CCSD School Closure Extended Through Spring Break Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Cherokee County School Board tonight heard plans to further extend the closure of all Cherokee County School District schools and offices through the previously scheduled Spring Break.
CCSD Seniors Share Final Game on the Court Posted On: Thursday, March 19, 2020 .jpg?id=18138&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Basketball season officially came to a close for CCSD's high school seniors last Tuesday night, as they played their final high school games together March 10 at Creekview High School in the Varsity Brands Senior Classic. Senior players made the most of the evening, cutting up and having fun, taking a few playful shots at each other as well as the rim.
CCSD Expands School Closure To-Go Student Meals Posted On: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
CCSD is expanding its school closure to-go student meals program to include additional sites and to extend to Spring Break. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said, although CCSD will not earn federal funding reimbursement for the additional sites or for feeding students during spring break, it is the right thing to do.
New Scholarships Announced for Cherokee HS, Creekview HS Posted On: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 
A local nonprofit foundation is sponsoring two new college scholarships for CCSD students!
Meet the Teacher: Amy Keith of Carmel ES! Posted On: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 %20keith.jpg?id=18033&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Governor Closes All Schools through March 31, 2020 Posted On: Monday, March 16, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that the Governor has mandated school closures through March 31, 2020. (https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2020-executive-order/03162001/download) This will extend CCSD's current Digital Learning Days by two more days. We will keep you updated on any further extensions.
Thank You School Board Members! Posted On: Monday, March 16, 2020
The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) has announced the week of March 16-20, 2020 as "School Board Member Appreciation Week."
3/13/2020 Message to Parents: Resources During Closure Posted On: Friday, March 13, 2020 
Dear Parents: On behalf of the Superintendent, this message is to update you on resources you may need during the two-week closure of CCSD schools from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020.
CCSD Schools Closed Beginning 3/16/2020 Posted On: Thursday, March 12, 2020
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that all Cherokee County School District schools and offices will be closed for two weeks from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. We will use Digital Learning Days during this closure to continue teaching and learning.
CCSD Gets High Marks for Financial Efficiency Posted On: Thursday, March 12, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District for the third consecutive year has earned 4.5 stars on the state's Financial Efficiency Star Rating. This score is among the best ratings in the State-- only 10 other school districts of the 180 in Georgia earned a 4.5..
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: John Farkas of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Erin Frady of Avery ES! Posted On: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 %20frady%203%209%2020.jpg?id=17964&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Cherokee HS Student Wins Regional Essay Contest Posted On: Monday, March 9, 2020 
A Cherokee High School student has won a regional essay contest!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Karen Garland of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Sunday, March 8, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Karen Garland!
International Technology Director Visits Creekland MS Posted On: Friday, March 6, 2020 .jpg?id=17949&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
A Director for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) visited Creekland Middle School last week to see first-hand how CCSD teachers are incorporating technology in the classroom.
#ThankASocialWorker: Kristen Braid! Posted On: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 
It's National School Social Work Week! Shout out to CCSD's four social workers who assist the families of our 42,000 students! They are on pace to work 1,000 referrals and serve 220 homeless students. Stay tuned this week as we highlight our social workers. #CCSDfam #CCSDcares
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Emergency Management Facilitator Danielle Ross! Posted On: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
CCSD Kicks Off Partnership with Mountain Education Charter High School Posted On: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District is kicking off its new partnership with Mountain Education Charter High School, with classes set to begin in Woodstock this summer. The Cherokee County School Board recently unanimously approved contracting with Mountain Ed to take over CCSD's evening high school program, currently known as Polaris Evening Program. 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. Just as with Polaris, there will be no charge to students to enroll in evening classes with Mountain Ed; classes are open to students ages 15-21, and to age 22 for special education students.
#ThankASocialWorker: Perry Marshall Posted On: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 
It's National School Social Work Week! Shout out to CCSD's four social workers who assist the families of our 42,000 students! They are on pace to work 1,000 referrals and serve 220 homeless students. Stay tuned this week as we highlight our social workers. #CCSDfam #CCSDcares
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Kelly Cooks of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 %20cooks%203%202%2020.jpg?id=17875&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Special Education Department Offers March 12 Program for Parents Posted On: Monday, March 2, 2020
The CCSD Special Education Department will present a "parent university" program on March 12.
Freedom MS Wins History Bowl! Posted On: Monday, March 2, 2020 
Freedom Middle School won the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Academic History Bowl!
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Teacher Earns More State Honors! Posted On: Monday, March 2, 2020 
A Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy teacher is continuing to stack up impressive honors and awards!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Tracie Galvis of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Sunday, March 1, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Cherokee High School Teacher of the Year Tracie Galvis!
CCSD Recognizes 318 Superintendent's Key Scholars Posted On: Friday, February 28, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District recognized 318 extraordinary high school juniors as Superintendent's Key Scholars! During the 15th Annual Superintendent's Key Scholar Recognition Ceremony held on Wednesday at Cherokee High School, these outstanding students were recognized for their scores achieved on the Practice SAT (PSAT). The program was sponsored by Cobb EMC and LGE Community Credit Union.
Mountain Road Elementary Celebrates 30 Years Posted On: Friday, February 28, 2020 .jpg?id=17846&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Mountain Road Elementary School held a 30-year celebration on February 27. The school invited former teachers and administrators and families back to the school for a reception. Participants were able to reminisce about the school and review yearbooks, scrapbooks and other memorabilia. A gallery of photos from the event can be viewed here.
Parents Encouraged to Attend a Parent University Session in March Posted On: Thursday, February 27, 2020 
The Cherokee County Council PTA has set the schedule for its Parent University program presented in collaboration with CCSD and community partners.
Cherokee HS Media Specialist Wins CCSD Title for Second Time! Posted On: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 
Cherokee High School Media Specialist Anne Nechvatal will have to find wall space to display another honor, as the past Georgia Media Specialist of the Year has earned the Cherokee County School District's title again!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Scott King of Etowah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
32 CCSD Students Headed to State Science & Engineering Fair! Posted On: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 
Thirty-two Cherokee County School District students are advancing to Georgia Science and Engineering Fairs next month! CCSD's top young scientists and engineers recently competed at the Northwest Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair, where 32 students – all from three schools: Clark Creek ES STEM Academy, E.T. Booth Middle, and Woodstock High -- earned first-place and the opportunity to advance to the State events.
Today is PTA Day in CCSD! Posted On: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 
Today is PTA Day in CCSD, as proclaimed by the Cherokee County School Board! 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. More: http://bit.ly/PTAday20 #CCSDfam
Meet the Teacher: Elizabeth Huffaker of Creekland MS! Posted On: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 %20huffaker%202%2024%2020.jpg?id=17703&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Staff Member Earns Recognition for Community Service Posted On: Monday, February 24, 2020 .jpg?id=17722&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
A Cherokee County School District staff member today earned recognition for her community service!
Apply for a Paid Summer Internship! Posted On: Monday, February 24, 2020 
CCSD is partnering for the third year with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to offer the 2020 Summer Internship Program for high school students! Learn more here about this six-week program to learn & earn this summer. #CherokeeByChoice
Meet the Student Delegate: Zakwan Khan of Woodstock HS Posted On: Sunday, February 23, 2020 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam
CCSD Conducts Multi-Agency Emergency Response Drill Posted On: Friday, February 21, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District on Thursday conducted a multi-agency emergency response drill to practice school evacuation and reunification plans. The drill was held during the winter break to avoid disrupting classes, with activity taking place at Cherokee High School in Canton, CCSD's offices in Canton, and First Baptist Church of Woodstock. Hundreds of law enforcement and public safety officers, volunteer role-players including students and parents, and CCSD employees worked together to act out an emergency scenario at the school, evacuation of the school, and reunification of students and staff with their families at the church.
Emergency Response Drill Set for Feb. 20, 2020 at Cherokee HS Posted On: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 
Please be advised that a multi-agency emergency response drill will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 on the campuses of Cherokee High School and First Baptist Church of Woodstock. CCSD schools are closed for winter break this week. There will be high numbers of first-responders in these areas, and traffic will be affected by emergency vehicles and temporary lane closings. If possible, please avoid the areas. Thank you for your patience as we practice emergency response procedures! #SafeCherokee
CCSD Hosts New Leaders Reception Posted On: Friday, February 14, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District on Thursday evening hosted a New Leaders Reception for the School Board to meet the educators recommended by the Superintendent of Schools for leadership roles including Principal posts.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Appointments of New Principals, Leaders for Next School Year Posted On: Friday, February 14, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 approved the appointments of new Principals and other leaders for next school year.
Woodstock MS Student Gets a Visit from Falcons Fullback Posted On: Thursday, February 13, 2020 .jpg?id=17587&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Woodstock Middle School student Audric Agbavon got a surprise visit from Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith at the school on Wednesday. Audric's parapro, who contacted Smith through a mutual friend, worked with WMS administrators to arrange the lunchtime visit so Aubric could meet his favorite Falcons player.
Sixes Elementary Adds New Playground for Students Posted On: Thursday, February 13, 2020 .jpg?id=17568&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Volunteers, students and school officials cut the ribbon on a new playground structure at Sixes Elementary School on Wednesday. The PTA and surrounding community raised funds the last two years to replace an aging playscape with a new structure for students at the K-5 school.
CCSD Announces Second Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards Posted On: Thursday, February 13, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District next month will present its second annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! The celebration on March 12 will honor one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions. Each honoree will be recognized by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, receive a plaque and gifts of appreciation, and enjoy a reception with their family and Principal.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Trina Hutchison of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, February 13, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Knox Elementary School STEM Academy Support Staff Employee of the Year Trina Hutchison!
Congratulations to CCSD's STAR Students and Teachers! Posted On: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District's 2020 STAR Students and Teachers! The STAR, or Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, Student honor is awarded to the high school senior from each Georgia public and private high school with the highest score on any single test date of the SAT (taken through the November test date of senior year), who also in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of his or her class based on grade point average.
Superintendent, CCSD Named National Award Finalists! Posted On: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District and its Superintendent of Schools are finalists for national awards recognizing the best in school spirit and dedication to schools and students! The Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards celebrate schools, organizations and individuals who "go above and beyond the call of duty to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit."
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Capt. Ken Locke! Posted On: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Six CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists! Posted On: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 
All six of the Cherokee County School District's 2020 National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists have been named finalists! They are: of Cherokee High School, Anna DeYoung; of Creekview High School, Jack Eno and Lyriel Todd; of River Ridge High School, Alicia Mazzurra and Sathvika Narasimhan; of Woodstock High School, Dayne J. Bergman.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Brooke Hopkins of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 %20hopkins%202%2010%2020.jpg?id=17507&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD School Wins $10,000 Grant for Healthy Schools Project! Posted On: Monday, February 10, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District elementary school has won a $10,000 competitive national grant for a healthy schools project! Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy is the Grand Prize and Title I Winner in the annual Super Health, Super You Community Challenge sponsored by Novo Nordisk and Discovery Education.
Congratulations to the Woodstock Zone Counselor of the Year: Katherine Mckechnie of Sixes ES! Posted On: Sunday, February 9, 2020 
Congratulations to a CCSD 2020 Innovation Zone Counselor of the Year! Thank you to all CCSD counselors for the impact you make in our community! #CCSDfam #CCSDcares #NSCW2020
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Gabriela Fernandez-Guerrero of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Sunday, February 9, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 CCSD Preschool Centers Teacher of the Year Gabriela Fernandez-Guerrero of Hasty Preschool!
Congratulations to the Etowah Zone Counselor of the Year: Janeen Bastin of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Saturday, February 8, 2020 
Congratulations to a CCSD 2020 Innovation Zone Counselor of the Year! Thank you to all CCSD counselors for the impact you make in our community! #CCSDfam #CCSDcares #NSCW2020
Woodstock HS Junior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Friday, February 7, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District junior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT! Woodstock High School junior Thomas Arntzen earned the top composite score of 36 on the college entrance and placement test. On average, less than one-half of 1 percent of the 1.8 Million students who take the ACT each year earns the top score!
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Leigh Ghorley of Johnston ES! Posted On: Friday, February 7, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Johnston Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Leigh Ghorley!
CCSD High Schools Earn State Honors for AP Programs Posted On: Thursday, February 6, 2020 
Cherokee County School District's high schools all have earned State honors for excellent Advanced Placement (AP) programs and performance that continues to exceed State and National averages! Each of CCSD's six traditional high schools today received recognition from the State as a 2020 AP Honor School for outstanding student performance and participation on AP exams, which offer students more challenging coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit. This is the 10th consecutive year for all of CCSD's high schools to earn State AP honors.
Congratulations to the River Ridge Zone Counselor of the Year: Michelle Giles Posted On: Thursday, February 6, 2020 
It's National School Counseling Week ... the perfect week to announce CCSD's 2020 Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year! Stay tuned this week as we highlight each winner. Thank you to all CCSD counselors for the impact you make in our community! #CCSDfam #CCSDcares #NSCW2020
CCSD Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day Posted On: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 
More than 700 female athletes from Cherokee County's six high schools participated in the county's annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), held Monday, February 3, at Cherokee High School. NGWSD recognizes the contributions female athletes have made in their sports, acknowledges the challenges they have overcome, and celebrates the positive influence of sports participation for girls and women everywhere, as well as the impact of Title IX legislation that guarantees equal access to athletics for females.
Parents of Special Education Students Asked to Take Annual Survey Posted On: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 
The Georgia Department of Education's Special Education IDEA Parent Survey is now open to all families of students with disabilities through May 31. Survey results help the State determine parents' perception of the success of schools' parent engagement efforts.
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Scott D. Ryder of Polaris! Posted On: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Congratulations to Sequoyah Zone Counselor of the Year: Chris Guy of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 
It's National School Counseling Week ... the perfect week to announce CCSD's 2020 Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year! Stay tuned this week as we highlight each winner. Thank you to all CCSD counselors for the impact you make in our community! #CCSDfam #CCSDcares #NSCW2020
Cherokee HS Removed from State Support Program Posted On: Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Cherokee High School has been removed from a Georgia Department of Education support program for assisting English Learners and praised for its improvement efforts. The school in November was added to the State's Targeted Support and Improvement list to help its students who speak English as a second language make greater progress on the State's Milestones standardized tests.
CCSD Annual Job Fair Set for Saturday, March 7 Posted On: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District will host its annual job fair on Saturday, March 7 for hiring new teachers, bus drivers, school nurses and school nutrition workers. The District is also looking for psychologists and speech language pathologists.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Bryan Wallace of Free Home ES! Posted On: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 %20wallace%202%203%2020.jpg?id=17344&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Congratulations to Cherokee Zone Counselor of the Year: Kelly Schalliol of Tippens EC! Posted On: Monday, February 3, 2020 
It's National School Counseling Week ... the perfect week to announce CCSD's 2020 Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year! Stay tuned this week as we highlight each winner. Thank you to all CCSD counselors for the impact you make in our community! #CCSDfam #CCSDcares #NSCW2020
Congratulations to CCSD's 2020 Reading Bowl Winners! Posted On: Monday, February 3, 2020 
Congratulations to the winners of the annual CCSD Reading Bowl!
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Dawn Mathis of Carmel ES! Posted On: Sunday, February 2, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Carmel Elementary School Teacher of the Year Dawn Mathis!
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Wins Top Technology Education Award! Posted On: Friday, January 31, 2020 
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy for the second time has received an international organization's top honor for excellence in technology and engineering education! The school has been named the Georgia winner of the 2020 Program Excellence Award presented by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and Paxton-Patterson. Clark Creek previously earned this recognition in 2017.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Karla Reinhart of Liberty ES! Posted On: Friday, January 31, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Liberty Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Karla Reinhart!
CCSD Students Excel at Tech Fair, Advancing to State! Posted On: Thursday, January 30, 2020 
Cherokee County School District students excelled in this year's Student Technology Competition, with 53 placing first at Regions! The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 16 categories of competition for students in Grades 3-12. 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.
Superintendent of Schools Speaks at "State of County" Event Posted On: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 
Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower served as a keynote speaker for the 2020 "State of the County" event.
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Lead Investigator Cpl. Beth Endicott! Posted On: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Kaitlin Forbes of Freedom MS! Posted On: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 %20forbes%201%2027%2020.jpg?id=17279&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD School Reassignment Applications Accepted February 1-March 1 Posted On: Monday, January 27, 2020 
The window for school choice reassignments for 2020-21 within the Cherokee County School District is February 1-March 1. This includes applications for CCSD STEM and Fine Arts Academies.
Meet the Student Delegate: Valerie Ambriz of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Sunday, January 26, 2020 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Annie King of Boston ES! Posted On: Sunday, January 26, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Boston Elementary School Teacher of the Year Annie King!
Woodstock MS Student Chefs Advance to State Competition Posted On: Friday, January 24, 2020 
A team of Woodstock Middle School students is a State finalist in the Georgia Department of Education's Fueling Georgia's Future Student Chef Competition!
Two CCSD Teachers Named Top Science Educators in Georgia! Posted On: Friday, January 24, 2020 
Two CCSD teachers have earned top statewide awards for science educators! Karen Garland of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy is the Georgia Science Teachers Association 2020 Teacher of the Year for Elementary Schools, and Dr. Brian Heglund of Etowah HS is the Teacher of the Year for High Schools.
Join the #CCSDfam as a Director of Risk Management & Benefits Posted On: Friday, January 24, 2020 
Please share our new job listing for Director of Risk Management & Benefits -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team.
Kindergarten Registration for 2020-21 Opens Monday, January 27 Posted On: Thursday, January 23, 2020 .jpg?id=17240&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District is opening online registration for 2020-21 kindergarten students and first graders new to CCSD on Monday, January 27. The Registration Gateway allows parents to log in from home via CCSD's website and get enrollment forms filled out online, rather than filling them out by hand while waiting at a school office.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Hailey Burden of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 %20burden%201%2020%2020.jpg?id=17053&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Marsha Mattson of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Sunday, January 19, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Bascomb Elementary School Teacher of the Year Marsha Mattson!
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Tammy Grummer of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Friday, January 17, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Indian Knoll Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Tammy Grummer!
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer Posted On: Thursday, January 16, 2020 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 approved the appointment of a longtime CCSD leader as its next Chief Operations Officer. Dr. Debra Murdock, a past Georgia High School Principal of the Year who currently serves as an Executive Director in the Office of School Operations, will begin leading the division this spring.
Cherokee HS Celebrates Opening of Food Pantry in Partnership with MUST Ministries Posted On: Thursday, January 16, 2020 
Cherokee High School this morning welcomed community leaders to celebrate the official opening of its new food pantry in partnership with MUST Ministries and cut the ceremonial ribbon.
School Board Visits Sixes Elementary School Posted On: Thursday, January 16, 2020 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Sixes Elementary School! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Michael Hunt of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
CCSD Earns Positive Credit Ratings Benefitting Taxpayers Posted On: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Cherokee County School District earned positive credit ratings from the world's top agencies, benefitting the community's taxpayers. Moody's and Standard & Poor's financial service companies this month reaffirmed CCSD's Aa2 and Aa+ ratings, respectively, and awarded Stable outlooks to both, which places the District in an outstanding position for future growth.
CCSD Teacher Wins National Science Teaching Award! Posted On: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 
A CCSD teacher has won a top national fellowship for STEM educators! Mill Creek Middle School eighth-grade science teacher Ann-Margaret Somers is one of only 26 teachers in STEM fields from across the country selected as 2019-20 Teacher Fellows by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).
Meet a CCSD Teacher: David Armistead of Etowah HS! Posted On: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 %20armistead.jpg?id=17081&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Student Named PTA Reflections Theme Contest Finalist Posted On: Monday, January 13, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District student is a national finalist in a PTA contest! E.T. Booth Middle School sixth-grader Olivia Jackson is one of only five students from Georgia selected as National PTA Reflections theme finalists.
CCSD Student Wins in Regional Essay Contest Posted On: Monday, January 13, 2020 
An E.T. Booth Middle School student is the Cherokee County winner in a regional essay contest! Sixth-grader Grey Davis was honored for her entry into the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District's annual water essay contest.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Kellie Henson of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Sunday, January 12, 2020 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Kellie Henson!
Dean Rusk Student Named County Spelling Champ Posted On: Friday, January 10, 2020 
Dean Rusk Middle School sixth-grader Riley O'Neill correctly spelled "piratical" and then "hurriedly" to claim the title as the county's top speller at the 2020 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee Thursday night at Cherokee High School. Brayden McPhillips of Woodstock Middle School captured second, and Laura Hand of Creekland Middle School placed third.
CCSD Teacher Selected to Serve on State Science Education Board Posted On: Friday, January 10, 2020 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been selected to serve on a statewide science education board! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy science lab teacher Karen Garland was tapped to serve on the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia's Board as its Council of Outdoor Learning Chair.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Laura Killen of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Friday, January 10, 2020 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy Support Staff Employee of the Year Laura Killen!
Read the latest CCSD Connections parent newsletter! Posted On: Thursday, January 9, 2020 
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. Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! #CCSDfam
Four CCSD Schools Honored by Governor for Academic Success and Progress Posted On: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 
Four Cherokee County School District schools have been recognized by the Governor for academic success and progress!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Lt. Richie Rich! Posted On: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Michael Gaudio of Johnston ES! Posted On: Monday, January 6, 2020 %20gaudio%201%206%2020.jpg?id=16649&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee for ACE Academy! Posted On: Monday, December 23, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to ACE Academy 2019 Partner of the Year Northside Hospital Cherokee!
CCSD JROTC Team Ranked No. 6 in Nation! Posted On: Friday, December 20, 2019 
The Creekview High School Army JROTC Female Raider Team is ranked No. 6 in the Nation! The team placed first in numerous regional competitions, third at the State Championships, and sixth at Raider Nationals this fall.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Suzanne Newman of Little River ES! Posted On: Friday, December 20, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Little River Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Suzanne Newman!
CCSD Schools Celebrate Holidays with Service Projects Posted On: Thursday, December 19, 2019 
Every holiday season, CCSD students, staff, parents & community partners join together to show how much CCSD cares about its families in need. We hope you enjoy these photos from just a few of their many service projects. #CCSDfam #CCSDcares
CCSD Georgia Lottery Pre-K Enrollment Begins in February Posted On: Thursday, December 19, 2019 
Open enrollment for the Cherokee County School District's Georgia Lottery Pre-K Classes program begins in February!
CCSD Publishes Second Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Posted On: Thursday, December 19, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District has published its second annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which is considered the gold standard in government financial reporting.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Target at Woodstock Square for Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Thursday, December 19, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Arnold Mill Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year Target at Woodstock Square!
Please Share Our New Job Listing: Special Education Specialists Posted On: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 
Please share our new job listing! These Special Education team positions offer competitive compensation packages with outstanding benefits (including State Health Benefit Plan & Teachers Retirement System), a great work calendar, and a wonderful work environment and team. Job description & minimum qualifications posted at http://bit.ly/CCSDspecial Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@Cherokeek12.net. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/jobsCCSD
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Mike Dames of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Barry White of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Woodstock Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Barry White!
Middle and High Schools on Early Dismissal Schedule this Friday, Dec. 20 Posted On: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
This Friday, December 20, is an Early Dismissal Day for middle and high schools; elementary schools, preschool centers and Tippens Education Center will dismiss on time; no After School Program will be offered. Early dismissal will be at noon for Creekland MS, Teasley MS, Cherokee HS, Creekview HS, Etowah HS, River Ridge HS, Sequoyah HS, Woodstock HS, ACE Academy; and at 12:45 p.m. for E.T. Booth MS, Freedom MS, Dean Rusk MS, Mill Creek MS and Woodstock MS.
Please Share Our New Job Listing: School Administrators Posted On: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 
Please share our new job listing! These school leadership positions offer competitive compensation packages with outstanding benefits (including State Health Benefit Plan & Teachers Retirement System), a great work calendar, and a wonderful work environment and team. Job description & minimum qualifications posted at http://bit.ly/CCSDadm Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@Cherokeek12.net. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/jobsCCSD
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Scott L. Martin of Creekview HS! Posted On: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 %20martin%2012%2016%2019.jpg?id=16640&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Educator Elected to Board for Statewide Teachers Group Posted On: Monday, December 16, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been elected to serve on a state board of educators.
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Casey Wheeler of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Sunday, December 15, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 Arnold Mill Elementary School Teacher of the Year Casey Wheeler!
26 CCSD Students Advancing to Regional Social Studies Fair! Posted On: Friday, December 13, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's Social Studies Fair saw impressive participation, with 26 first-place winners advancing to the Northwest Regional Social Studies Fair in February!
CCSD Teacher Named to Inaugural National Extraordinary Educators Group Posted On: Friday, December 13, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been named to a new national group of top educators! Johnston Elementary School kindergarten teacher Olivia Ruggirello is one of 31 teachers from across the country selected by Curriculum Associates for its inaugural Extraordinary Educators recognition program.
Board Briefs: School Board Reaffirms Stand Against Vouchers Posted On: Friday, December 13, 2019
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 reaffirmed its opposition to vouchers by joining Georgia's largest coalition of school systems in its stand against giving taxpayer dollars to private schools.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jenny Juneghani of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Friday, December 13, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Hickory Flat Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Jenny Juneghani!
School Board and Superintendent Visit Clayton ES Posted On: Thursday, December 12, 2019 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Clayton Elementary School, where they learned from Principal Carrie O'Bryant about efforts to increase attendance and STEM learning, visited classrooms, and enjoyed a lunch from the school cafeteria.
Freedom MS Educator Earns CCSD Outstanding Paraprofessional Award! Posted On: Thursday, December 12, 2019 
A Freedom Middle School paraprofessional has been named the Cherokee County School District's Outstanding Paraprofessional Award winner for the year! Maria Rogers earned the Department of Special Education's newly established honor, which will be presented annually to one paraprofessional working in a special education classroom, in recognition of her excellent service to students and support of colleagues.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Alfa Insurance - Brad Crawford Agency for Avery ES! Posted On: Thursday, December 12, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Avery Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year Alfa Insurance - Brad Crawford Agency!
Reminder: Use SafeSchools Alert to Report Safety Concerns Posted On: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 
Safe Schools Alert Please watch this brief video to learn more about SafeSchools Alert - CCSD's system to report a school safety concern by text, email, phone call, online message or app to school police and administrators. Reminder: This system does not replace 911; please call 911 in an emergency. #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Brian Stevenson of Creekview HS! Posted On: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Teddye Holloway of Tippens EC! Posted On: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Tippens Education Center 2019 Volunteer of the Year Teddye Holloway!
Community Partners Join Together to Open Food Pantry at Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Posted On: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 .jpg?id=16563&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy officially opened its school-based food pantry Monday with a ribbon cutting and reception with partners and volunteers. The food pantry is a partnership with MUST Ministries, which has opened more than three dozen school-based food pantries in Cobb and Cherokee counties.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Mollie Guy of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 %20guy%2012%209%2019.jpg?id=16547&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Learn More About a Student Delegate: Madison Johns of Etowah HS! Posted On: Monday, December 9, 2019 
Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. One Delegate is named the Student Advisor and sits with the Board at its meetings. We'll introduce you to them all this year! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2020 School Teacher of the Year: Wesley Marshall of ACE Academy! Posted On: Sunday, December 8, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2020 ACE Academy Teacher of the Year Wesley Marshall!
Senior Bowl Celebrates One Last Night on the Gridiron Posted On: Friday, December 6, 2019 .jpg?id=16462&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
More than 200 senior football players, cheerleaders, marching band members and JROTC cadets had one last night under the lights as CCSD high schools came together at Etowah High School stadium for the 6th Annual Cherokee County School District Senior Bowl.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Stephanie Greene of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Friday, December 6, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Macedonia Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Stephanie Greene!
VILLA Parent Academy Sees Record Participation! Posted On: Thursday, December 5, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's third annual VILLA Program, which encourages and celebrates parent engagement, saw record participation this year.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Keller Williams Realty Partners - The Jenny and Penny Team for Bascomb ES! Posted On: Thursday, December 5, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Bascomb Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year Keller Williams Realty Partners - The Jenny and Penny Team!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Joseph Cordero of Freedom MS! Posted On: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: David Harrison of Teasley MS! Posted On: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Teasley Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year David Harrison!
CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter for December Now Online Posted On: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 
The December edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online here. Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Gale Connelly of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 %20connelly%2012%202%2019.jpg?id=16375&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD School Named a Georgia Title I Distinguished School! Posted On: Monday, December 2, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District elementary school has been named a Georgia Title I Distinguished School! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy achieved the prestigious recognition awarded only to the top 5% of Title I schools in the State based on its students' academic success and progress last school year. Title I schools are those that serve higher populations of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
CCSD Student Named to GSBA Youth Advisory Council! Posted On: Monday, December 2, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District student has been named to a prestigious public education advisory group! 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.
Congratulations to CCSD Anti-Vaping Student PSA Video Contest Winners! Posted On: Friday, November 22, 2019 
CCSD this fall held its first-ever student video PSA contest to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping.
Board Briefs: School Board Hears Update on Social and Emotional Learning Initiative Posted On: Friday, November 22, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 heard an update on CCSD's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative, including projects underway to increase counseling services and create a "parent university" program for providing parents more information to help their children's safety and well-being.
Inaugural Flag Football Season Culminates in County Championship Posted On: Thursday, November 21, 2019 .jpg?id=16228&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Cherokee and Sequoyah played in November for the county championship as CCSD's inaugural season of Girls High School Flag Football draws to a close.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: New Victoria Baptist Church for Boston ES! Posted On: Thursday, November 21, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Boston Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year New Victoria Baptist Church!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: William Pauley of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Alyssa Cheek of Sixes ES! Posted On: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Sixes Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Alyssa Cheek!
New Car Delivered to Teacher of the Year! Posted On: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 .jpg?id=16254&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy PE teacher Barry Dalton was surrounded by excited first graders today when his new car was delivered, his prize for being selected as the CCSD Teacher of the Year for the county. Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram offers the CCSD Teacher of the Year a free one-year lease on the vehicle of their choosing from the Canton dealership. Manager David Booth was on hand to present the keys to Coach Dalton, who selected a silver Jeep Gladiator truck as his ride for the next 12 months.
CCSD Announces Child Find Efforts Posted On: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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 County School District serves children from age 3 to 21 years old.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Lisa Soranno of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Monday, November 18, 2019 
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Thania Molina of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Friday, November 15, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Mill Creek Middle School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Thania Molina!
CCSD Earns Top Awards for Communications and Community Engagement Posted On: Thursday, November 14, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District won top awards for communications and community engagement including two "Best in State" top honors! The Georgia School Public Relations Association's Annual Publications, Photography & Electronic Media Contest recognizes outstanding work by public schools, school systems, post-secondary institutions, and educational agencies and associations. The winners were announced at the Association's Annual Conference in October; CCSD earned the highest total number of awards presented with 17 Gold Awards – including two "Best in State" honors -- and four Silver Awards.
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Sgt. Chris Mendel of Etowah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Woodstock HS Band Dads for Woodstock HS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Woodstock High School 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Woodstock High School Band Dads!
Thank You, CCSD School Psychologists! Posted On: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 .jpg?id=16038&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
It's National School Psychology Awareness Week! We greatly appreciate all that our CCSD school psychologists do to help our students succeed. #CCSDfam
River Ridge HS Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District senior has earned a perfect score on the ACT! River Ridge High School senior Callie Goins achieved the top composite score of 36 on the challenging college entrance and placement test. Of the 1.8 Million students who take the ACT each year, less than one-half of 1 percent accomplish this feat.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Alyse Chester of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Monday, November 11, 2019 %20chester%2011%2011%2019.jpg?id=16030&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Leader Named 2020 Georgia Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year! Posted On: Monday, November 11, 2019 
UPDATE 11/11/19: She won!!! Congratulations to E.T. Booth Middle School Assistant Principal Kathie Monti, who today was named Georgia's Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year! #CCSDfam A Cherokee County School District leader has been named a finalist for the statewide title of 2020 Georgia Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year! E.T. Booth Middle School Assistant Principal Kathie Monti is one of two leaders announced as finalists for the award presented by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals. The award, which is open to middle school assistant principals statewide, recognizes "outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students."
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Gary Howell of Freedom MS! Posted On: Friday, November 8, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Freedom Middle School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Gary Howell!
CCSD School Receives $5,000 Donation for STEAM Lab! Posted On: Thursday, November 7, 2019 
The Rotary Club of Canton today presented Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy with a $5,000 donation! The Club gave the gift funded through the Rotary District Grant match program to Hasty as part of their ongoing partnership, which supports the Canton school through donations of time, talent and treasure.
CCSD Schools Score High for School Climate Posted On: Thursday, November 7, 2019 
Cherokee County School District schools continue to score high among their community members for fostering a positive school climate and culture! The District earned a four-star average on the five-star scale in the Georgia Department of Education's annual ratings, which measure how a community views the quality of its school's culture and character; the highest possible rating is five stars. The rating is based on a survey of students, parents and teachers; student discipline issue rates; and daily attendance.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Soleil Charity Committee for Johnston Preschool Center! Posted On: Thursday, November 7, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Johnston Preschool Center 2019 Partner of the Year Soleil Charity Committee!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Emergency Communications Facilitator Bob Williams! Posted On: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Monica Orrico of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Sequoyah High School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Monica Orrico! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Congratulations to CCSD Teacher of the Year Barry Dalton! Posted On: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District rolled out the red carpet and shone the spotlight on superstar educators tonight at the 2020 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration. Befitting the event's Oscars-inspired theme, with the opening of an envelope … Barry Dalton of Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy was surprised with the news he is the CCSD Teacher of the Year!
CCSD Connections Newsletter Now Online: Schools Closed on March 24 Posted On: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 
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. 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. 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. March 24 will be a Digital Learning Day, with assignments provided online for students to complete at home. More information about how Digital Learning Days will work on March 24, as well as on any inclement weather days this fall and winter, is in the newsletter.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Heidi Bentle of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Monday, November 4, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the stories of our school's Teachers of the Year... please help us celebrate Woodstock Middle School 2019 Teacher of the Year Heidi Bentle! As a child, Heidi Bentle dreamed of becoming an inventor – learning how things work, taking them apart and reassembling them to make them better.
CCSD's Annual Surplus Equipment Auction to Be Held This Saturday Posted On: Monday, November 4, 2019 
Going once, going twice, gone! Your bid can be the winning one at CCSD's annual surplus equipment auction, which is open to the public, and begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the CCSD Central Warehouse (201 Mountain Brook Court, Canton, 30115). The sale preview starts at 7:30 a.m. More information is listed on the auctioneer's website: http://jeffdobson.com/ Look for the "Upcoming Auctions" heading.
CCSD Shares Retired Educators' Stories Posted On: Sunday, November 3, 2019
To celebrate the annual Retired Educators Day on the first Sunday in November, CCSD every fall records brief StoryCorps-inspired oral history interviews with retired educators. The full "Learning from Legends: Retired Educators Share Their Wisdom" video is posted on our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/19legends. We hope you enjoy the excerpt below! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Dr. Derek Engram of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Sunday, November 3, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the stories of our school's Teachers of the Year... please help us celebrate Woodstock High School 2019 Teacher of the Year Dr. Derek Engram! Woodstock High School history teacher Dr. Derek Engram has seen many successes over his career.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Katie Grooms of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Saturday, November 2, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the stories of our school's Teachers of the Year... please help us celebrate Woodstock Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Katie Grooms! Woodstock Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katie Grooms makes magic happen for the littles in her classroom every day.
Congratulations to CCSD's Middle School Academic Bowl Winners! Posted On: Friday, November 1, 2019 
Freedom Middle School earned the top trophy at this year's Cherokee County School District Middle School Academic Bowl! Creekland Middle School came in second and Teasley Middle School placed third at the event, which is organized by CCSD's Office of Curriculum & Instruction and was hosted this year by Dean Rusk Middle School. The cost of this year's event was sponsored by a community partner, Garth Gherardini with Modern Woodmen of America! #CCSDfam
River Ridge HS Junior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Friday, November 1, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District junior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT! River Ridge High School junior Maya Osborne earned the top composite score of 36 on the college entrance and placement test. On average, less than one-half of 1 percent of the 1.8 Million students who take the ACT each year earns the top score!
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Danelle Anderson of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Thursday, October 31, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Mountain Road Elementary School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Danelle Anderson! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: April Popham of Tippens EC! Posted On: Thursday, October 31, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the stories of our school's Teachers of the Year... please help us celebrate Tippens Education Center 2019 Teacher of the Year April Popham! One parent describes the students who Tippens Education Center Teacher of the Year April Popham serves as "star-shaped pegs in a world of square-shaped holes."
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Christian Egner Foundation for Ralph Bunche Center! Posted On: Thursday, October 31, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Ralph Bunche Center 2019 Partner of the Year Christian Egner Foundation!
CCSD Class of 2019 Excels on ACT Posted On: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District Class of 2019 earned average ACT scores that topped National averages and, for the second consecutive year, ranked No. 7 overall in Georgia! The Class scored an impressive overall score of 22.7, exceeding Georgia's 21.4 and the Nation's 20.7, on the challenging college entrance and placement examination. The score ranks CCSD fourth among metro Atlanta counties and seventh in Georgia – out of 180 school districts!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Jay Burns of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Roy Blackwell of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to River Ridge High School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Roy Blackwell!
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Ashlyn Grummer of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 %20grummer.jpg?id=15179&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Dual Enrollment Information Sessions Set for November 7 and 11 Posted On: Monday, October 28, 2019 
Explore the option of Dual Enrollment! The Cherokee County School District invites students and parents who are interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment to our annual information nights coming up November 7 and 11.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Nicholas Garcia of Teasley MS! Posted On: Sunday, October 27, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Teasley Middle School 2019 Teacher of the Year Nicholas Garcia!
School Board Visits Mill Creek Middle School Posted On: Friday, October 25, 2019 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with the Superintendent of Schools, members of his staff, and the school's Principal and administrative team. This month, the visit was to Mill Creek Middle School, where they learned from Principal Matthew May about efforts to increase academic success and Social and Emotional Learning, enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria and visited classrooms. #CCSDfam
CCSD Performance Improves and Continues to Exceed State Accountability Scores Posted On: Friday, October 25, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's performance has improved, and, for the seventh consecutive year, has exceeded the State's average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) accountability system score. The scores, released today by the Georgia Department of Education, annually calculate student academic achievement and progress. The School District's 2018-19 CCRPI average is 83, an increase from 79 the previous year, and exceeding the State average of 76. Scores at all three levels of CCSD schools also improved from the previous year and surpassed State performance: 86 elementary (77 Georgia); 80 middle (72); 82 high (77).
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Wendy Comelitti of Free Home ES! Posted On: Friday, October 25, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Free Home Elementary School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Wendy Comelitti! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A at Riverstone for Cherokee HS! Posted On: Thursday, October 24, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Cherokee High School 2019 Partner of the Year Chick-fil-A at Riverstone! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more!
#CCSDfam
We Appreciate Our CCSD School Bus Drivers! Posted On: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 .jpg?id=15104&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
October 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week, and this is also the time we honor our school bus drivers and thank them for the great job they do keeping children safe on the ride to and from school. 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. CCSD schools also held special events or provided tokens of thanks for their drivers.
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Katrina Adams of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Debra Smith of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Volunteer of the Year Debra Smith! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Annual Georgia Probe College Fair Visits Cherokee County on Oct. 29 Posted On: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 
Save the date: The Georgia Probe College Fair will make its annual stop in Cherokee County from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Cherokee High School (Cherokee North Campus) at 930 Marietta Highway, Canton. Learn more: http://gaprobe.org #CCSDfam
School Nutrition Staff Celebrate National Farm to School Month Posted On: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 .jpg?id=15052&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
October is National Farm to School Month! CCSD School Nutrition staff toured a local farm on October 14 during the district's professional development day, learning more about how local produce is grown as well as engaging in some fun fall educational activities-- such as pressing apple cider and grinding dried corn.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Jenny Sullivan of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 %20sullivan%2010%2021%2019.jpg?id=15039&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Students Win in Statewide Fire Safety Essay Contest! Posted On: Monday, October 21, 2019 
Two Cherokee County School District students have placed in the statewide National Fire Prevention Week essay contest! CCSD's Office of Safety & Security, in collaboration with Cherokee County Office of Fire & Emergency Services and Woodstock Fire Department, sponsored the district level of the statewide poster and essay contests.
Board Briefs: School Board Begins Legislative Priorities Process Posted On: Friday, October 18, 2019
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 began the development of its annual Legislative Partnership Priorities outlining its stand on statewide education issues.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Nadia Jones of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Friday, October 18, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Nadia Jones! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: YANMAR Evo Center for Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, October 17, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Partner of the Year YANMAR Evo Center!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: German Rivas of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Katherine Freeman for Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy 2019 Volunteer of the Year Katherine Freeman!
Students Invited to Thank Educators Through #thanksCCSD Project Posted On: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 
Can you remember a teacher or another school staff member from your childhood who made a positive difference in your life? Did you ever thank them? "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. "We're excited to begin #thanksCCSD and honor those among us who go above and beyond."
Bascomb ES Mom Squashes the Competition! Posted On: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 
Bascomb ES mom Christen Winkelman won the CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe contest with her entry of a casserole (entitled "Squash the Competition Sweet Casserole") that bested 60 other appetizing ways to prepare squash, the Georgia Organics' Farm-to-School Month's vegetable of the year.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: LaTonya McGruder of Sixes ES! Posted On: Sunday, October 13, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Sixes Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year LaTonya McGruder!
CCSD Celebrates Georgia Pre-K Week with Special Guests and Partners Posted On: Friday, October 11, 2019 .jpg?id=14737&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD schools celebrated Georgia Pre-K week with visits from school partners and special guests. CCSD provides multiple programs for students who have not reached kindergarten age, including Georgia Lottery funded Pre-kindergarten, Head Start for 4-year-olds, and preschool programs for 3 and 4-year-olds.
Learn More About CCSD's Blueprint Strategic Plan Posted On: Friday, October 11, 2019 
Want to learn more about what's next for CCSD? The Cherokee County School Board recently approved CCSD Blueprint: a long-range plan for continued success. This strategic plan will guide CCSD's work for the next five years. You can learn more about Blueprint, and keep up with CCSD's progress in accomplishing the goals set by the plan, by visiting this new webpage.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: June Pollack of Etowah HS! Posted On: Friday, October 11, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Etowah High School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year June Pollack! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Help A Child Ministry for Clayton ES! Posted On: Thursday, October 10, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Clayton Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year Help A Child Ministry! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more!
#CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Ryan Bleisath of Teasley MS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Cynthia Tunon of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Woodstock Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Cynthia Tunon! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Misty Harper of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 %20harper%2010%207%2019.jpg?id=14615&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Athletes and Volunteers Make a Great Team for Special Olympics Awareness Games Posted On: Friday, October 4, 2019 
Hundreds of athletes and volunteers participated in the CCSD Special Olympics Awareness Games on Friday morning at River Ridge High School.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Paul Peacock of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Friday, October 4, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Sequoyah High School 2019 Teacher of the Year Paul Peacock! Sequoyah High School teacher Paul Peacock definitely wants his students to leave his class at the end of the year more knowledgeable about U.S. history.
CCSD Connections Newsletter for October Now Online Posted On: Friday, October 4, 2019 
The October edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter now online here is filled with important information including an update on CCSD's Digital Learning Day plan for inclement weather. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Dottie Townsend for R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Friday, October 4, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Dottie Townsend! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
CCSD SAT Scores Rank Second in Metro Atlanta, Top 10 in Georgia Posted On: Thursday, October 3, 2019 
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.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee for Creekland MS! Posted On: Thursday, October 3, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week -- congratulations to Creekland Middle School 2019 Partner of the Year Northside Hospital Cherokee! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more!
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CCSD Surprises Four CCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists! Posted On: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District today surprised four teachers with the news they are CCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Beth Jeffreys of Creekland MS! Posted On: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Heather Crachi of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Mountain Road Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Heather Crachi! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Michelle Perona of Sixes ES! Posted On: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 %20perona%209%2030%2019.jpg?id=14410&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Class of 2019 Outscores State, Nation on SAT Posted On: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2019 topped State and National averages on the SAT, according to results released today by the College Board!
CCSD Student Earns Top Congressional Award Posted On: Monday, September 23, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District student has earned the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal! Cherokee High School junior Rebekah Seng, who is a member of the JROTC program at Cherokee HS, joins an elite group, as only about 500 students in the United States earn the Gold Medal each year.
CCSD Teacher Earns 2019 Educator Award from Yale University Posted On: Monday, September 23, 2019 
Dr. Wendy Roberts of Sequoyah High School has won the 2019 Yale Educator Award – one of only 55 teachers worldwide to be honored. The Award recognizes outstanding educators from around the world "who support and inspire their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence long before they attend Yale," according to the University.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Katie Freeman of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Sunday, September 22, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week ... please help us celebrate River Ridge High School 2019 Teacher of the Year Katie Freeman!
Board Briefs: School Board Reviews Report on Overcrowding and School Boundaries Posted On: Friday, September 20, 2019
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 reviewed CCSD's annual report on school overcrowding, which will not lead to any school boundary redrawings for next school year. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said, based on the limited enrollment growth of 350 additional students and lack of any "critically overcrowded" schools, he will not recommend any redistricting for next school year.
CCSD Building a Stronger Career Education Program! Posted On: Friday, September 20, 2019
The Cherokee County School District is building a stronger career education program to prepare students for more choices and opportunities after graduation! Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, or CTAE, has long been rooted in CCSD high schools, with dozens of programs offered and refined over the years based on student interest and workforce needs.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Emily Iwane of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Friday, September 20, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating E.T. Booth Middle School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Emily Iwane!
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Alison Hughes of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, September 19, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Alison Hughes!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Woodmont Golf & Country Club for Creekview HS! Posted On: Thursday, September 19, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Creekview High School 2019 Partner of the Year: Woodmont Golf & Country Club!
CCSD Leaders Celebrate Farm-to-School Success Posted On: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 
Cherokee County School District leaders celebrated the success of its farm-to-school initiative at a statewide awards ceremony this week. CCSD's School Nutrition program for the third consecutive year has earned the Platinum Golden Radish Award, the highest honor for farm-to-school initiatives. The 2019 Golden Radish Awards on Tuesday at the Mercedes Benz Stadium was attended by Cherokee County School Board Chair Kyla Cromer and CCSD Chief Financial Officer Ken Owen, School Nutrition Director Tina Farmer and Facilitator Toni Hedges.
CCSD Graduation Rate Continues to Exceed State Averages Posted On: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The Cherokee County School District's graduation rate continues to exceed State averages with 87% of the Class of 2019 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school. CCSD's performance tops the State's rate of 82% -- an all-time high since the State began using a new formula required by Federal law. Georgia's rate has increased by 12 percentage points since 2012, while CCSD has climbed nearly 15 points.
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Chris Taylor of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Mary Ogg of Mill Creek MS! Posted On: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Mill Creek Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Mary Ogg!
CCSD Students Named to State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Posted On: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 
Seven Cherokee County School District students have been named to the State School Superintendent's 2019-20 Student Advisory Council! They are: Etowah HS ninth-grader Ila Prabhuram, who also was selected to serve last school year; E.T. Booth MS eighth-graders Madeline May and Anvita Rautray; Teasley MS eighth-grader Nick Whyte; Woodstock HS seniors Laney Broussard and Ella Elbeck; and Woodstock MS seventh-grader Marisol Borrero.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Danielle Cosey of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 %20cosey.jpg?id=14160&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Businesses & Organizations Learn How to Partner Up with CCSD Schools Posted On: Monday, September 16, 2019 
Representatives from more than 50 businesses and organizations throughout the community came out Thursday to Partner Up with CCSD schools!
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Amy McCravy of Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Sunday, September 15, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Amy McCravy! Amy McCravy is a "top draft pick" teacher – when she's interested in a job, there's no one a Principal wants more.
28 CCSD Schools Honored at State Level for Health and PE Programs Posted On: Friday, September 13, 2019 
Twenty-eight Cherokee County School District schools have been honored at the State level for excellence in health and PE programs! The schools all earned recognition on the Governor's SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll, which rewards outstanding commitment to the health and well-being of Georgia's students through fitness and nutrition.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Virginia Elder of River Ridge HS! Posted On: Friday, September 13, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating River Ridge High School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Virginia Elder!
CCSD School Nutrition Scores a Three-peat with Another State Platinum Award Posted On: Thursday, September 12, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District School Nutrition program has scored a three-peat with its third consecutive Platinum-level Georgia Golden Radish Award! CCSD's program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, again earned the top award from Georgia's Departments of Agriculture, Public Health and Education, and Georgia Organics.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Russell Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry for Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Thursday, September 12, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Dean Rusk Middle School 2019 Partner of the Year: Russell Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry!
Six CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! Posted On: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Six Cherokee County School District high school seniors today were named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! They are: of Cherokee High School, Anna DeYoung; of Creekview High School, Jack Eno and Lyriel Todd; of River Ridge High School, Alicia Mazzurra and Sathvika Narasimhan; of Woodstock High School, Dayne J. Bergman.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Robin and Alan Wallman of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Macedonia Elementary School 2019 Volunteers of the Year Robin and Alan Wallman!
Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Andy Farmer of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We're thankful for their service, and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Jeffrey Ehlers of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 %20ehlers%209%209%201%209.jpg?id=13991&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
CCSD Teacher Tapped to Lead Master Teacher Workshop at Facebook Posted On: Monday, September 9, 2019 
A River Ridge High School computer science teacher was tapped to lead a Master Teacher Workshop at Facebook's headquarters!
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Amy Kerwood of Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Sunday, September 8, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Mountain Road Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Amy Kerwood!
September's CCSD Connections Parent E-Newsletter Now Online Posted On: Friday, September 6, 2019 
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. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! #CCSDfam
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Christy Bennett of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Friday, September 6, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Dean Rusk Middle School 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year Christy Bennett!
Congratulations to CCSD's 2020 School Teachers of the Year! Posted On: Thursday, September 5, 2019
Congratulations to CCSD's School Teachers of the Year! At the start of every school year, each CCSD school is asked to select its own Teacher of the Year. These school-level winners now are eligible for the honor of Cherokee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm for E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Thursday, September 5, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to E.T. Booth Middle School 2019 Partner of the Year The Premier Group Real Estate Firm!
New Video Highlights Cherokee Summer Internship Program Posted On: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 
Thirteen CCSD high school students spent the summer learning and earning through the Cherokee Summer Internship Program! The second annual program was sponsored by the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative, through which CCSD, county government, business and industry, university and nonprofit leaders work together to support local workforce growth.
First CCSD Teachers Earn International Certification for Educational Technology Use Posted On: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 
Five Cherokee County School District teachers have earned international certification for excellence in effective use of educational technology in the classroom! The teachers -- Kim Bennett, Kerri Gainer, Connie Garrison, Elizabeth Huffaker and Traci Rollman – who all serve at Creekland Middle School, are the first in CCSD to achieve ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Certification.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Scott Steinbrenner of Little River ES! Posted On: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Little River Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Scott Steinbrenner!
CCSD Educator Wins State Middle School PE Teacher of the Year Award! Posted On: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District educator has earned the statewide Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award! E.T. Booth Middle School teacher Debbie Krug has won the top honor from the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (GAHPERD).
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Leah Parrott of Macedonia ES! Posted On: Sunday, September 1, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Macedonia Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Leah Parrott!
Please Share Our New Job Listing: Facility Maintenance Director Posted On: Friday, August 30, 2019 
Please share our new job listing for CCSD Director of Facility Maintenance! This leadership 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.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Lori Jones of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Friday, August 30, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Sequoyah High School Support Staff Employee of the Year Lori Jones!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: GAMEDAY: A Southern Sports Grill for Etowah HS! Posted On: Thursday, August 29, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to 2019 Etowah High School Partner of the Year: GAMEDAY: A Southern Sports Grill!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Sharmaine Christie of Liberty ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Liberty Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Sharmaine Christie!
Enter CCSD's First-Ever Parent Recipe Contest! Posted On: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 
What's cooking, #CCSDfam? If you're a CCSD parent who loves to cook, please enter our first-ever CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest... you could win a $100 Kroger gift card and see your side-dish recipe featured on CCSD school lunch menus in October!
CCSD Transportation Department Recertified for National Blue Seal of Excellence! Posted On: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 
The CCSD Transportation Department has earned recertification of its prestigious National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal of Excellence! CCSD in 2015 became one of the first school systems in the State to obtain this level of certification, and just learned that this important seal of approval has been extended again based on a close review of its staff's knowledge and practices.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Kaye Rogers of Boston ES! Posted On: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 %20rogers%208%2026%2019.jpg?id=13675&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here.#CCSDfam
Enter CCSD's Fire Safety Essay & Poster Contests by Sept. 9 Posted On: Monday, August 26, 2019 
CCSD students are invited to enter CCSD's Fire Safety Essay & Poster Contests by Sept. 9. To raise awareness in observation of National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, CCSD's Office of Safety & Security, in collaboration with Cherokee County Office of Fire & Emergency Services and Woodstock Fire Department, will sponsor districtwide fire safety contests. The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) theme is: "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!"
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Karen Reynolds of Little River ES! Posted On: Sunday, August 25, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Little River Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Karen Reynolds!
Board Briefs: School Board Approves New Strategic Plan Based on Community Input Posted On: Friday, August 23, 2019
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 approved Blueprint, a new long-range plan for the Cherokee County School District's continued success, developed based on community input. The creation of the new five-year strategic plan, which is posted here, evolved over six months of meetings with students, families, teachers, support staff, business and community partners to determine what matters most to them and how CCSD could better serve them.
School Board Members Visit Schools Throughout CCSD! Posted On: Friday, August 23, 2019 .jpg?id=13618&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Cherokee County School Board Members visited schools throughout CCSD over the past week to see students already hard at work learning! We hope you enjoy this brief slideshow of photos from their visits. # CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Margie Paul of Creekview HS! Posted On: Thursday, August 22, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Creekview High School Support Staff Employee of the Year Margie Paul!
23 CCSD Students Place at Georgia PTA Reflections! Posted On: Thursday, August 22, 2019 
Twenty-three Cherokee County School District students placed in the 2018-19 Georgia PTA Reflections fine arts contest! The annual PTA Reflections contest gives students in all grades and abilities the opportunity to create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts for the opportunity to earn recognition at the School, County, State and National levels.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America for Free Home ES! Posted On: Thursday, August 22, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Free Home Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Pam Sheldon of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Knox Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Volunteer of the Year Pam Sheldon!
CCSD Leaders Enjoy Cherokee Tribune Partnership Lunch Posted On: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 
Cherokee County School District leaders today enjoyed the annual Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News – CCSD Partnership lunch! For nearly two decades, the newspaper has hosted school leaders for a yearly back-to-school luncheon at Williamson Bros Bar-B-Q in Canton to thank them for their service to the community.
Apply by Sept. 6 for CCSD's VILLA Parent Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 
Want to learn more about the Cherokee County School District and how you can better support your child's education? CCSD's VILLA parent academy program is the answer! CCSD is accepting applications through Sept. 6 for its third annual VILLA program that provides parents with a behind-the-scenes look at their School District.
Meet a CCSD Teacher: Lindsey Garrison of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 %20garrison%208%2019%2019.jpg?id=13450&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here.#CCSDfam
Read the August CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter! Posted On: Monday, August 19, 2019 
The August edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online here, and is filled with important news & updates.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Angie Nalls of Liberty ES! Posted On: Sunday, August 18, 2019
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Liberty Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Angie Nalls!
CCSD Teacher Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award! Posted On: Friday, August 16, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has won a prestigious Fulbright award! Sequoyah High School English teacher Elaine Dasher has been selected by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Grant. She is one of only 76 teachers nationwide to earn the prestigious award this year.
August School Board Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday, August 22 Posted On: Friday, August 16, 2019
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 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. The Superintendent's recommended, updated agenda will be re-posted to the School District website on Monday, August 19.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Deena Smith of Sixes ES! Posted On: Friday, August 16, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Sixes Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Deena Smith!
2 CCSD Schools Earn National PTA Recognition Posted On: Thursday, August 15, 2019 
Two Cherokee County School District schools have earned national recognition from the PTA! Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy and Mill Creek Middle School have been named National Schools of Excellence by the parent and teacher organization.
Please Reapply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals by Sept. 12 Posted On: Thursday, August 15, 2019 
Please remember that applications for free or reduced-price meals must be updated every school year, per Federal guidelines. Applications for this school year are due by Sept. 12 to avoid an interruption in status. You can apply online at www.lunchapplication.com or pick up a paper application in the front office of your child's school. If you have questions, please contact Paula Hilton at 770 721-8443 or paula.hilton@cherokee12.net. Para español: Viri Gates a 770 721-8460 o Viri.Dudoit@cherokeek12.net.
School Board Visits Mountain Road Elementary School Posted On: Thursday, August 15, 2019 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower, members of his staff and the school's Principal and administrative team. This week, the visit was to Mountain Road Elementary School, where they learned from Principal Melinda Roulier about efforts to increase Social and Emotional Learning and partner with the PTA in fundraising activities, enjoyed a School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria, and visited Teacher of the Year Kelly Gilstrap's kindergarten classroom. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm for Freedom MS! Posted On: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Freedom Middle School 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Khrista Sargenski of Johnston ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Johnston Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Khrista Sargenski!
Meet the Teacher: Kym Van Hout of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 %20van%20hout%208%2012%2019.jpg?id=13305&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here.#CCSDfam
CCSD Announces Anti-Vaping Student PSA Video Contest Posted On: Monday, August 12, 2019 
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. CCSD students in grades 6-12 are invited to create and enter by Oct. 1, 2019 a short public service announcement-style video that educates students about the health dangers of vaping. Entries will be judged for message, quality and creativity. One winner will receive $500 sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County.
CCSD Cancels 8/12-13/19 Outdoor Activities Due to Heat Advisory Posted On: Monday, August 12, 2019 
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. This includes curricular and extracurricular classes and activities.
Learn More About Partnering with Schools at Sept. 12 Event Posted On: Monday, August 12, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is asking local businesses and organizations to Partner Up with CCSD! Businesses and organizations are invited to learn more about partnering with CCSD schools by dropping in at the free event anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility auditorium (1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, 30114). Participants can visit tables of school leaders, who will be grouped by geographic area, to share coffee and conversation with them about partnership opportunities.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Nicole Waldrep of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Sunday, August 11, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Knox Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Nicole Waldrep! Knox Elementary School STEM Academy first-grade teacher Nicole Waldrep is praised by colleagues as an advocate, a saint, a friend -- and their 2019 Teacher of the Year.
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kathy Murphy of Creekland MS! Posted On: Friday, August 9, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Creekland Middle School Support Staff Employee of the Year Kathy Murphy! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
CCSD Leaders, Teachers, Staff & Parents Win Top Georgia PTA Awards Posted On: Thursday, August 8, 2019 
CCSD leaders, teachers, staff and parents earned top honors at this year's Georgia PTA awards presentation… including Principal of the Year! Dr. Christian Kirby of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy won the top title for school leaders, which was presented at the organization's annual summer conference. He and the other CCSD honorees will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower at the School Board's meeting next week.
School Bus Drivers Recognized for Outstanding Performance Posted On: Thursday, August 8, 2019 .jpg?id=13203&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD school bus drivers, bus technicians and transportation support staff engaged in annual training together in July, brushing up on safety procedures and preparing to run routes for 2019-20. Several transportation employees were recognized during the training for recent achievements.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Rotary Club of Canton for Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Thursday, August 8, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy 2019 Partner of the Year: Rotary Club of Canton! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more!
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Read CCSD's Newly Published Class Act Magazine Online! Posted On: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 
You now can read CCSD's first-ever Class Act magazine online! Thanks to the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News and Cherokee Life Magazine, CCSD is able to share more news with you through this new publication.
Meet a CCSD Volunteer of the Year: Christine Dagostino of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Indian Knoll Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Christine Dagostino! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Back-to-School Forms Are Online--and Easy to Use Posted On: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
The Back-to-School Gateway is a paperless, online registration system for students already enrolled in CCSD schools that replaces the dreaded stack of "first-day forms" with a quick digital check and update of students' existing contact and emergency notification information in CCSD's records system. Forms should be completed by Friday, August 9.
Meet the New Principal: Dr. Sue Zinkil of Creekview HS! Posted On: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we've been introducing you to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Dr. Sue Zinkil, who this school year began leading Creekview High School! Dr. Sue Zinkil's new leadership appointment didn't take her too far from her previous post.
Meet the Teacher: Savannah Parham of R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 %20parham%208%205%2019.jpg?id=13082&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
We're proud of our CCSD family's outstanding teachers… and every week, you'll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam
Learn About Your Child's Learning at Curriculum Night! Posted On: Monday, August 5, 2019 
It's Curriculum Night time! CCSD Curriculum Night programs provide parents with an overview of what their children will learn this school year. Find the event for your child's school in the schedule posted online here.
Meet the New Principal: Todd Sharrock of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Saturday, August 3, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Todd Sharrock, who this school year will begin leading E.T. Booth Middle School! Todd Sharrock soared onto the radar of CCSD leaders for his success in teaching science and helping propel Creekview High School students to national and international aeronautics championships.
CCSD Class of 2019 Graduate Earns Top UGA Fellowship Posted On: Friday, August 2, 2019 
An Etowah High School Class of 2019 graduate is headed to college with a top scholarship!
CCSD Schools Honored for Encouraging More Walking Posted On: Friday, August 2, 2019 
Three CCSD schools have been recognized by Safe Routes to School Georgia as excellent partners in encouraging students to walk more! Clayton ES and Woodstock ES are Gold-level honorees, and Bascomb ES is Bronze. #CCSDfam
CCSD Wins State Award for Outstanding Service to Special Needs Students Posted On: Friday, August 2, 2019 
CCSD has earned a State award for providing outstanding service to special needs students!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Sharon Tatum of Teasley MS! Posted On: Friday, August 2, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Teasley Middle School Support Staff Employee of the Year Sharon Tatum!
Message from the Superintendent: #CCSD1stDay Posted On: Thursday, August 1, 2019 
If we could have ordered up a perfect morning for the first day of school, I'm not sure it would have been prettier than today. Not only did the beautiful weather exceed expectations, so did our entire #CCSDfam.
Meet the New Principal: Mike Santoro of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Thursday, August 1, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Mike Santoro, who this school year will begin leading Woodstock Middle School! Woodstock Middle School's new Principal has hit home runs throughout his career as an award-winning teacher, coach and leader… and he can't wait to begin the season with his new team.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Three Sisters Gifts and Home Accents for Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Thursday, August 1, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Hickory Flat Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Three Sisters Gifts and Home Accents!
Celebrating #CCSD1stDay with a Welcome Back Video! Posted On: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 
CCSD is ready to celebrate the first day of school tomorrow, Aug. 1. We hope you enjoy this welcome-back video featuring messages from each of our schools! Please use the hashtag #CCSD1stDay tomorrow to share your photos with us. #CCSDfam #CCSDcares
CCSD Seeking Applications for JROTC Instructor Posted On: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 
Please share our new job listing for a JROTC instructor -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits (State Health Benefit Plan! Teachers Retirement System!), a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/jobsCCSD Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.
Meet the New Principal: Carrie O'Bryant of Clayton ES! Posted On: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Carrie O'Bryant, who this school year will begin leading Clayton Elementary School!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Catherine Shook of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Volunteer of the Year Catherine Shook!
CCSD Kicks Off New Social and Emotional Learning Twitter Account Posted On: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is increasing its efforts to support the emotional and mental health and well-being of students and staff through a new Social and Emotional Learning initiative. Dr. Debra Murdock, who's heading up the districtwide effort, has launched a new Twitter account @CCSDCares to share news about CCSD's efforts… and to hear ideas from CCSD educators, parents and the community at large. #CCSDCares #CCSDfam
Meet the New Principal: Jennifer McIntosh of Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Jennifer McIntosh, who this school year will begin leading Knox Elementary School STEM Academy! As a teacher, Jennifer McIntosh helped build the internationally recognized, award-winning Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy, and now is bringing that expertise to her new role as Principal of Knox Elementary School STEM Academy.
#SafeCherokee Campaign Wins National Award Posted On: Monday, July 29, 2019 
CCSD has earned the National School Public Relations Association's prestigious Golden Achievement Award in recognition of its #SafeCherokee campaign.
Please Drive Safely Around CCSD School Buses Posted On: Monday, July 29, 2019 
It's almost time for CCSD school buses to start rolling! Do you know the rules of the road when encountering school buses? When to stop and when you can keep going? Please check out this video - http://bit.ly/stop4bus - to learn more. #SafeCherokee
Meet the New Principal: Dr. Ashley Kennerly of Sixes ES! Posted On: Saturday, July 27, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Dr. Ashley Kennerly, who this school year will begin leading Sixes Elementary School! A rising star among CCSD's leaders, it's fitting that Dr. Ashley Kennerly will serve in her first Principal role at Sixes Elementary School, home of the Sixes Stars.
CCSD Educators Gather Together for First Time in 26 Years Posted On: Friday, July 26, 2019 
Cherokee County School District educators today gathered together as a whole for the first time in 26 years. Nearly 3,000 educators, administrators and other staff attended CCSD's first "CCSD Ed Talks" professional development session held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. Not since 1993 have all of CCSD's teachers, administrators and education support staff attended such an event together.
CCSD Leaders Gather for Annual Workshop Posted On: Friday, July 26, 2019 
Cherokee County School District this week gathered for their annual workshop to learn more about new programs and initiatives for the coming school year. The day at Cherokee High School began with presentations by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower on leadership and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), followed by break-out sessions with central office staff on topics such as CCSD's tougher new repercussions for vaping on campus, and a speech by Georgia Teacher of the Year Tracey Pendley on creating equity in education.
CCSD Preschool Centers Have Openings for This School Year! Posted On: Friday, July 26, 2019 
Do you know a preschool-age child who isn't enrolled in preschool? CCSD's Preschool Centers have Head Start class openings at Ralph Bunche Center in Canton and Johnston Preschool in Woodstock. Please see the flier above for more information! #CCSDfam #CCSD1stDay
CCSD Continues to Top State Averages on Georgia Milestones! Posted On: Friday, July 26, 2019 
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! The test assess students' mastery of Georgia Performance Standards, which set expectations for what lessons students will learn in each grade. Students in Grades 3-8 take Milestones End-of-Grade exams every spring in select core subjects; high school students in specific courses (and eighth-graders taking the classes for high school credit) take Milestones End-of-Course exams. Parents will receive their children's scores next month.
Meet the New Principal: Dr. Richie Carnes at Creekland MS! Posted On: Friday, July 26, 2019 
Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we'll be introducing you over the coming days to Principals who are new to the role or who are serving at new schools this year. Please help us celebrate Dr. Richie Carnes, who will be leading Creekland Middle School! #CCSDfam
Meet a 2019 CCSD Support Staff Employee of the Year: Glenda Lanier of Clayton ES! Posted On: Friday, July 26, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Clayton Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Glenda Lanier!
Check out CCSD's First Day Facts Report! Posted On: Thursday, July 25, 2019 
What's new for CCSD this school year? What do I have left on my back-to-school to-do list? Check out CCSD's annual First Day Facts report - a two-page, quick read of important information to start your school year off right! #CCSDfam #CCSD1stDay
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: City of Holly Springs for Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, July 25, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Partner of the Year: City of Holly Springs!
CCSD Launches STEM Partnership with Discovery Education Posted On: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District this week launched a three-year partnership with a global education leader to improve STEM learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students! CCSD, already recognized nationally for its commitment to STEM education, now is working with Discovery Education, part of the same company as the Discovery TV network, so its classroom resources and professional development for teachers can enhance lessons and incorporate more real-world learning experiences.
CCSD Accepting Applications for School Nurses! Posted On: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 
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!), and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/JoinCCSDfam
Woodstock HS Technology Students Place at Nationals! Posted On: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 
Woodstock High School's Technology Student Association members earned a second-place team win and a first-place individual win at the National competition in a field of 8,000 students! The students, who won at the State competition to advance to Nationals in Washington, D.C., this summer are: Jack Bortle, Malachi Brewer, Gregory Carroll, Olivia Kelly, Drew Mathena, Anna Mitchell, Elizabeth Mitchell, Katelyn Provost, and Michael Rehman. Their coach is technology teacher Karen Zayance.
Back-to-School Gateway Back Online Posted On: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
UPDATE 1:30 p.m. - The Gateway is back online and running - thank you! The Back-to-School Gateway is currently offline due to technical difficulties. CCSD Technology staff are working with the system vendor to correct the issue as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience — we will post here when it's back online and ready to use.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Sheila Zeigler of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Hickory Flat Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Sheila Zeigler!
CCSD Connections Newsletter for July Now Online - Important Back-to-School Info! Posted On: Monday, July 22, 2019 
The July edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online here, and is filled with important back-to-school information! Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia.
CCSD School Wins Prestigious Georgia School Bell Award! Posted On: Monday, July 22, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy earning the prestigious School Bell Award! The Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals presents the distinguished Award to 10 schools in Georgia each year in recognition of outstanding curriculum and organizational leadership initiatives… this is the eighth time in the last decade that a CCSD school has been honored.
CCSD High School Student Ranked Nationally for Career Skills! Posted On: Monday, July 22, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District student is nationally ranked for his automotive transportation career skills – the first-ever CCSD student to be named to the top 5! Cherokee High School rising senior Austin Ledbetter competed at the Skills USA National contest this summer in Louisville and now is ranked No. 5 in the Nation in collision repair technology! Students who earned gold at their state SkillsUSA competition were invited to the National event to test their hands-on career skills.
Looking for a CCSD School Supply List? Posted On: Friday, July 19, 2019 
New this school year, CCSD has published a one-stop shop webpage featuring all elementary and middle schools' lists. Check it out here!
Board Briefs: School Board Appoints Social and Emotional Learning Leader, New Principals Posted On: Friday, July 19, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, July 18, 2019 appointed a longtime CCSD leader to head up the new Social and Emotional Learning initiative, as well as several resulting Principal changes. Dr. Debra Murdock, the former Principal of Cherokee High School and Georgia High School Principal of the Year, who has most recently served as the School Operations' executive director overseeing middle and high schools, will take on the newly created role focused on developing new ways to better support students' and employees' emotional and mental health and well-being.
CCSD Staff Stay Busy with Work Over Summer Break Posted On: Friday, July 19, 2019 
CCSD stays busy over the summer break, as departments continue to serve students through special programs and work begins to prepare for the new school year. This slideshow video and the information below represents just some of the many projects underway over the summer.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Dawn Beasley of Tippens Education Center! Posted On: Friday, July 19, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Tippens Education Center Support Staff Employee of the Year Dawn Beasley!
CCSD Leaders Prepare for New Year at Leadership Symposium Posted On: Thursday, July 18, 2019 
Cherokee County School District leaders kicked off the new school year with the fourth annual CCSD Leadership Symposium professional development event! Thanks to the support of community partners, CCSD school and district leaders attended a keynote address on Wednesday at River Ridge High School and will participate in an all-day training workshop next week. This year's event was made possible by Presenting Sponsors, Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Northside Hospital Cherokee; and Platinum Sponsors, ABM Industry Groups, Credit Union of Georgia, Goshen Valley and HP.
CCSD Partner Sponsors Breakfast for School Police Officers & Principals Posted On: Thursday, July 18, 2019 
CCSD's Office of School Operations presented a training session for CCSD's School Police Department and Principals. Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner, sponsored a meet-and-greet breakfast at the start of session to thank the officers and leaders and help them kick off a successful and safe new school year. Credit Union of Georgia President and CEO Brian Albrecht, Canton Branch Manager Jason Blakey and Business Development Officer Kelly Nagel attended the event to show their support. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Kona Ice of Cherokee for Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Thursday, July 18, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Indian Knoll Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Kona Ice of Cherokee!
CCSD Seeking Applications for Facility Technicians Posted On: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 
Please share our new job listing for Facility Technician -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/CCSDFacilityTech Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Theresa Spears of Freedom MS! Posted On: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Freedom Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Theresa Spears!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Nancy Stephan of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Friday, July 12, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy Support Staff Employee of the Year Nancy Stephan!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: The ONE Taekwondo Center for Johnston ES! Posted On: Thursday, July 11, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Johnston Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: The ONE Taekwondo Center!
CCSD Seeking Applications for School Psychologists Posted On: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 
Please share our new job listing for a School Psychologist -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/jobsCCSD Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.
Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking Crossing Guards! Posted On: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 
Please share this opportunity! We are so appreciative of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office and its dedicated crossing guards. # CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD Volunteer of the Year: Sherry Wallace of Free Home ES! Posted On: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Free Home Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Sherry Wallace!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Diane Dumond of Woodstock ES! Posted On: Saturday, July 6, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Woodstock Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Diane Dumond!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team for Knox ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, July 4, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Knox Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Michael Beck of Etowah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Etowah High School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Michael Beck!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Wendy Wemmer of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Friday, June 28, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Cherokee High School Support Staff Employee of the Year Wendy Wemmer!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Liberty ES! Posted On: Thursday, June 27, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Liberty Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Susan Honea of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to E.T. Booth Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Susan Honea!
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Budget, New Police Chief Sworn into Office Posted On: Friday, June 21, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, June 20, 2019 unanimously approved the Superintendent's proposed budget for next school year and celebrated the swearing-in of a new CCSD School Police Chief.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jayne Woodyard of Woodstock MS! Posted On: Thursday, June 20, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Woodstock Middle School Support Staff Employee of the Year Jayne Woodyard!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team of Little River ES! Posted On: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Little River Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: EF2 Realty Team!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Tucker of Dean Rusk MS! Posted On: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Dean Rusk Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Kathy Tucker!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Katie Flowers of CCSD Preschool Centers! Posted On: Thursday, June 13, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Preschool Centers Support Staff Employee of the Year Katie Flowers!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Stevi B's Pizza Buffet at Riverstone for Macedonia ES! Posted On: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Macedonia Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Stevi B's Pizza Buffet at Riverstone!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Joe Greene of Creekview HS! Posted On: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 
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!
CCSD Employees Win in Wellness Challenge! Posted On: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District partnered with Northside Hospital Cherokee to offer employees the opportunity to get healthier and earn prizes through a Spring Wellness Challenge.
Cherokee HS JROTC Program Earns Top Merit Award Posted On: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 
The Cherokee High School Air Force Junior ROTC Program has been selected as one of 102 units to receive the 2018-19 Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit with Merit Award.
CCSD Students Earn Top Award for Marketing at Career Competition! Posted On: Monday, June 10, 2019 
Sequoyah High School DECA student marketing association members earned top honors at the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando.
School Board Celebrates Successful Year of Service by Students Posted On: Friday, June 7, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board celebrated its Students Advisor and Student Delegates with a special send-off at the student representatives' last meeting of the year.
CCSD Student Places at International Science & Engineering Fair! Posted On: Friday, June 7, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District student has placed at the International Science and Engineering Fair! Woodstock High School rising senior Zakwan Khan earned honorable mention in the Addiction Science category for his project "The Role of the Cat-2 Gene in the Development of Substance Abuse."
CCSD Congratulates Winners of First-Ever Minecraft Challenge! Posted On: Friday, June 7, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating the winners of its first-ever Minecraft Challenge! Students from across CCSD were challenged by the Office of Technology & Information Services to design a "school of the future," with a focus on ensuring this school for 100 years from now would be more accessible, inclusive and sustainable.
CCSD Educators Complete Advanced Training in Co-Teaching! Posted On: Friday, June 7, 2019 
Seventy-five CCSD teachers have earned the Certified Inclusive Educator (CIE) designation after completing specialized training to better serve special education students. The 10-month program, developed by CCSD's 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 Teacher Honored for Services to Blind, Low Vision Students Posted On: Friday, June 7, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has won a statewide award for her service to children with visual impairments! Katie Proctor, who teaches students who are blind or have low vision, was presented with the Lions of Georgia's Anne Sullivan Award for her "exemplary work with individuals with visual impairments."
CCSD Class of 2019 Graduate Appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy! Posted On: Friday, June 7, 2019 
A Woodstock High School Class of 2019 graduate has been appointed to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy! Anna Fournaris, who served as the school's Navy Junior ROTC commanding cadet officer, is headed to the service academy in Colorado Springs, Co. later this month to begin her studies. She plans to earn a bachelor's degree in behavioral science and go on to serve after graduation as an air battle manager for the Air Force.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jody Page of the Office of Curriculum & Instruction Posted On: Thursday, June 6, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Office of Curriculum & Instruction Support Staff Employee of the Year Jody Page!
Learning Is Fun at Summer Discovery! Posted On: Thursday, June 6, 2019 .jpg?id=12214&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD's expanded elementary school enrichment program, Summer Discovery, was full of arts and crafts, Lego building, computer coding, cooking classes, singing and dancing-- and, a lot of smiles!
Attention CCSD Parents: Book Sales Not Endorsed by CCSD Posted On: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Attention CCSD Parents: Please be advised that we have received reports that a door-to-door salesman working in our community has allegedly told parents that he and his merchandise have been endorsed by CCSD. That is untrue. We have not and do not endorse any such materials or sales. Thank you to the parents who brought this to our attention.
Congrats to CCSD Leaders Named Rising Stars! Posted On: Thursday, June 6, 2019 
We're so proud of our two leaders recognized by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce this morning as part of its "Top 10 in 10" 2019 class of rising young stars! Congratulations to Dr. Ashley Kennerly, new Principal of Sixes Elementary School (second from right); and Melissa Sneed, supervisor of special education for CCSD (third from left), and their fellow honorees. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee for Mill Creek Middle School! Posted On: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Mill Creek Middle School 2019 Partner of the Year: Northside Hospital Cherokee!
Congratulations to CCSD's School Psychologist of the Year! Posted On: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District 2019 School Psychologist of the Year is Wendy Barker! Ms. Barker, who serves Little River Elementary School and provides support to CCSD's Preschool Assessment Team, was presented with the "Golden Cranium" Award by her colleagues.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Creekland MS PTSA for Creekland MS! Posted On: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Creekland Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Creekland Middle School PTSA!
Thank you for Supporting Officers at Graduation! Posted On: Monday, June 3, 2019 
Thank you to Roly Poly of Woodstock for providing lunches to CCSD School Police Department, Cherokee Sheriff's Office & Woodstock Police Department Officers who together made our Class of 2019 graduation ceremonies a better and safer experience for students & their families and friends. We appreciate these officers and are glad you do, too. #CCSDfam #2019CCSDgrads
Thank You For Supporting Police Officers! Posted On: Saturday, June 1, 2019 
Thank you to Roly Poly of Woodstock for providing lunches to CCSD School Police Department, Cherokee Sheriff's Office & Woodstock Police Department Officers who together made our Class of 2019 graduation ceremonies a better and safer experience for students & their families and friends. We appreciate these officers and are glad you do, too. #CCSDfam#2019CCSDgrads
Cherokee HS Graduate Shows True Heart of a Warrior Posted On: Friday, May 31, 2019 
Cherokee High School's graduation ceremony Thursday night included almost 600 students who walked across the stage in bright red caps and gowns to receive their coveted diplomas; however, the journey of a few dozen steps was particularly significant for one young man, Elijah Cook
Congratulations to CCSD's Golden Apple Teachers! Posted On: Friday, May 31, 2019 
Fourteen Cherokee County School District teachers have been honored as this year's Golden Apple Award winners! The Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International presents the annual awards to one teacher from each selected school; honorees are chosen by their colleagues in recognition of distinctive service, enthusiasm, initiative and expertise.
Liberty ES Wins Two National Awards for Service Learning! Posted On: Friday, May 31, 2019 
Liberty Elementary School continues to build upon its national recognition as a School of Character with work that has earned an additional two Promising Practices Awards! The international organization Character.org, which has repeatedly honored Liberty ES a leader in character education and service learning, presented the two awards in recognition of the school's "Caring for Caritas" and "Birthday Bins and Meal Kits for Foster Families" projects.
CCSD Student & Kindness Award Featured on ABC World News Tonight Posted On: Thursday, May 30, 2019 
Did you see it? Mill Creek Middle School eighth-grader Christopher Yancy and his Kindness Award were featured on the ABC World News Tonight national news broadcast on May 30, 2019!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Karen Cohen of Boston ES! Posted On: Thursday, May 30, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Boston Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Karen Cohen!
Thank You for Supporting Police Officers! Posted On: Thursday, May 30, 2019 
Thank you to Chick-fil-A of Cherokee County for providing dinners to CCSD School Police Department, Cherokee Sheriff's Office & Woodstock Police Department Officers who together are making our Class of 2019 graduation ceremonies a better and safer experience for students & their families and friends. We appreciate these officers and are glad you do, too. #CCSDfam #2019CCSDgrads
CCSD Honors Top Grads and Teachers at Scholar Recognition Banquet! Posted On: Thursday, May 30, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District and School Board celebrated the Class of 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians at its 19th Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet. The evening at the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility auditorium on Wednesday was attended by the Scholars and their parents; the teacher each Scholar chose as the most influential in his or her education; CCSD's high school Principals; the Superintendent of Schools and members of his senior staff; and the School Board.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Airborne Canton Aerial Adventure Park for Mountain Road ES! Posted On: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Mountain Road Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Airborne Canton Aerial Adventure Park!
Congratulations to CCSD's Class of 2019! Posted On: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2019, made up of 3,000 students, will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies next week! All ceremonies will be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock (11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, 30188). The ceremonies will be streamed on www.fbcw.org so family and friends who are unable to attend still can participate.
Back-to-School Walk-Through/Open House Schedule Set! Posted On: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's 2019-20 school year will begin on Thursday, August 1. Each school's front office will be open daily beginning Monday, July 15; hours are limited, so please call before visiting.
CCSD Serves Free Summer Meals to Kids in Need Posted On: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 
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 meals are available to youth 18 years of age or younger; the program runs June 5 to July 19, Monday through Friday, with no meal service July 1-5. All meals must be consumed on site; the distribution sites and times are listed on the flier above; a menu is online here.
Free Reading Resources Can Stop the 'Summer Slide' Posted On: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 
When children do not read during the summer months, research suggests they may lose up to three months of reading ability. Stop the "summer slide" by taking advantage of free reading resources for students this summer.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Brittany Stalling of Johnston ES! Posted On: Saturday, May 25, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Johnston ES 2019 Teacher of the Year Brittany Stalling! Johnston Elementary School Teacher of the Year Brittany Stalling remembers when she realized her life's calling.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year: Heather Chesnut of Clayton ES! Posted On: Friday, May 24, 2019 
Our school counselors are extraordinary, which is why we're sharing the stories of our Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year… please help us celebrate 2019 Cherokee Innovation Zone Counselor of the Year: Heather Chesnut of Clayton Elementary School!
CCSD Announces Class of 2019 Valedictorians, Salutatorians! Posted On: Friday, May 24, 2019 
Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Cherokee County School District's Class of 2019! These students and their parents will be honored by the School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the 19th Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet on Wednesday. Each student also is invited to select a favorite teacher, and these teachers are honored at the Banquet as well.
CCSD Fourth-Grader Wins Regional Poetry Contest! Posted On: Friday, May 24, 2019 
Arnold Mill Elementary School fourth-grader Sara Ali has won first place in a regional poetry contest! Her poem, "Pop goes the Seedlet," entered into competition by the Canton Trayletaah Garden Club, won first place in the Garden Club of Georgia Poetry Contest. She then advanced to also win first place from the Deep South Garden Clubs of the National Garden Club, serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
CCSD Honors Retiring Leaders at Reception Posted On: Friday, May 24, 2019 .jpg?id=11780&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District celebrated four retiring leaders with a special reception. The Senior Staff Retirement Reception on Thursday afternoon honored CCSD Police Chief Mark Kissel, Director of Facility Construction Phil Parrott, Supervisor of Curriculum Tammy Castleberry and Coordinator of Curriculum Judy Withey.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Vickie Bryant of the Office of Human Resources! Posted On: Thursday, May 23, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Office of Human Resources Support Staff Employee of the Year Vickie Bryant!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm for Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm!
CCSD to Graduate 3,000-plus Seniors Next Week! Posted On: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 .jpg?id=11683&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2019, made up of more than 3,000 students, will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies next week!
CCSD Class of 2019: Apply for June 3 for ABM $1,000 College Scholarship! Posted On: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 
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. One grad from each of CCSD's six high schools will win a $1,000 scholarship to be presented next month. The application (which is easy) and reference letters are due by June 3. The application and reference form are online here.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Denise Mason of Clark Creek ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Volunteer of the Year Denise Mason!
CCSD Principal Earns Top Community Service Honor! Posted On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Principal Rodney Larrotta has earned a top honor for community service! The Rotary Club of Canton today presented Principal Larrotta with its 2019 Jean Harris Service Above Self Award, which honors an outstanding volunteer from the community each year.
Join the #CCSDfam as a Programming Specialist Posted On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 
Please share our new job listing for a Programming Specialist -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/programspec Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net
Message to Parents: New Anti-Vaping Policy Posted On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that the School Board has unanimously approved a new tougher anti-vaping policy for next school year. While CCSD's student discipline code already prohibits the possession or use of vaping devices and oils anywhere on campus, this new policy (click here to read) adds more serious repercussions.
School Board Recognizes Waste Management Scholarship Winner! Posted On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board recently recognized the winner of the annual Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship! The longtime Partnership Agreement between the School Board and Waste Management of Metro Atlanta specifies one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded by the company to a graduating senior from a CCSD high school each year. The Class of 2019 school is River Ridge High School, and the company's Pine Bluff Community Advisory Board scholarship committee selected Billie O'Bryant as the winner from a pool of outstanding applicants. Marla Prince of Waste Management joined the School Board in making the special presentation at its May meeting. This is the 12th anniversary of the annual scholarship presentation! #CCSDfam PHOTO: From left to right, Marla Prince of Waste Management and scholarship winner River Ridge HS graduating senior Billie O'Bryant.
CCSD Students Soar at Social Studies Fair! Posted On: Monday, May 20, 2019 
Cherokee County School District students excelled in this year's Social Studies Fair, with 16 projects advancing to Regionals and four students placing at the Georgia Council for the Social Studies State competition! 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.
School Board Celebrates Inaugural LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship! Posted On: Monday, May 20, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board has recognized the winner of the inaugural LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship! The newly established Partnership Agreement between the School Board and credit union specifies one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded by the Bank to a graduating senior from a CCSD high school each year, with a focus on outstanding community service. The Class of 2019 winner selected by the credit union's scholarship committee is Chase Thomas of Etowah High School!
Woodstock HS Senior Wins State Award for Excellence! Posted On: Monday, May 20, 2019 
A Woodstock High School senior has earned a top award from the Georgia Department of Education! Albani Andreina Arenas Tovar has earned the Excellence in English Learner Education Award, which recognizes an English Learner who has excelled in her school and community. Albani and her teacher, Jamie Vogan, both were recognized in a recent ceremony at the State Capitol by State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods.
School Board Recognizes Inaugural East West Bank Scholarship Winner! Posted On: Monday, May 20, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board has recognized the winner of the inaugural East West Bank Scholarship! The newly established Partnership Agreement between the School Board and bank specifies one $2,500 scholarship will be awarded by the Bank to a graduating senior from a CCSD high school each year.
Cherokee HS Senior Wins Georgia Award of Excellence! Posted On: Monday, May 20, 2019 
A Cherokee High School senior is one of only 17 students statewide to win a top honor from the Georgia Department of Education. Jack Edmondson has earned the Award of Excellence, which recognizes Georgia high school seniors with special needs who achieve academic and/or extracurricular accomplishments. He was honored by State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods at a recent ceremony at the State Capitol and joined by his Cherokee HS geometry teacher Lorri-Ann Brogdon, who nominated him for the award.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Patti Nations of Indian Knoll ES! Posted On: Saturday, May 18, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Indian Knoll Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Patti Nations! Indian Knoll Elementary School Teacher of the Year Patti Nations felt called to her profession as a young girl, transforming everywhere she went into a classroom for her siblings or stuffed animals.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year: Katherine McNamara of Avery ES! Posted On: Friday, May 17, 2019 
Our school counselors are extraordinary, which is why we're sharing the stories of our Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year… please help us celebrate Creekview Innovation Zone 2019 Counselor of the Year Katherine McNamara of Avery Elementary School!
Middle School Students Ready to Play Ball in STEM Showcase Posted On: Friday, May 17, 2019 .jpg?id=11509&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD middle schools will send about 100 students to the Battery at SunTrust Park this Sunday to participate in the Atlanta Braves Science of Baseball STEM Showcase, showing off what they've learned this year using the Science of Baseball curriculum.
Board Briefs: School Board Reviews Proposed Budget, Passes Anti-Vaping Policy Posted On: Friday, May 17, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, May 16, 2019 reviewed the Superintendent's proposed budget for next school year and approved a new crackdown policy to stop student vaping.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Deanna Rechsteiner of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Thursday, May 16, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Bascomb Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year Deanna Rechsteiner!
18 CCSD Students Selected for Georgia Governor's Honors Posted On: Thursday, May 16, 2019 
Eighteen Cherokee County School District high school students have been selected for the elite Georgia Governor's Honors Program! The statewide summer honors program for select rising high school juniors and seniors offers four weeks of college-level instruction at Berry College in Rome.
High School Students Succeed at Statewide Career Skills Competition! Posted On: Thursday, May 16, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District saw great success at the 2019 Career and Technical Instruction State Leadership Conference with 23 students competing and one earning a top-three win!
CCSD Students Win at Regional and State Science & Engineering Fairs! Posted On: Thursday, May 16, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District was well represented at the 71st Georgia Science & Engineering Fair, with 20 Regional first-place winners, four State first-place winners and one student winning the State Fair's Grand Award!
Community Partners Support CCSD Preschool Centers Posted On: Thursday, May 16, 2019 
The Ralph Bunche Center in Canton, a CCSD Preschool Center, welcomed community partners for the first time to its end-of-the-year program for prekindergarten students and their families. After the students performed onstage at Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy, families visited information tables set up by the Cherokee County Health Department, City of Canton, MUST Ministries and Sequoyah Regional Library System.
CCSD Student Athletes Honored as Positive Role Models! Posted On: Thursday, May 16, 2019 
Twelve CCSD student athletes have been honored as Regional winners and two as State winners by Positive Athlete Georgia! More than 3,000 students are nominated annually by coaches, principals, athletic directors, teachers and parents. Awards are presented for specific sports and regions, with a top award presented to one male and one female student for the entire state.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Bethel Tabernacle Church for R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Partner of the Year: Bethel Tabernacle Church!
CCSD Opening New Student Summer Registration Center Posted On: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is beginning a new service for families registering students for school. The Centralized Summer Registration Center will allow parents to complete the process for registering students -- in any grade who will be new to CCSD for the 2019-20 school year -- early in the summer break, rather than waiting for school front offices to reopen.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Ginny Harden of Cherokee HS! Posted On: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Cherokee High School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Ginny Harden! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
CCSD School Police Chief Honored by Community for Service Posted On: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 
Congratulations to CCSD School Police Chief Mark Kissel on his Public Safety Employee of the Year Award presented today by the Rotary Club of Canton! Chief Kissel, at right, is retiring this year after a decorated career in law enforcement and public safety including the establishment of the CCSD School Police Department. We appreciate you and all that you have done for our community! #CCSDfam
Ralph Bunche Center Celebrates Mother's Day! Posted On: Monday, May 13, 2019 
CCSD elementary schools and preschools celebrated the special occasion with student-made crafts for moms and special events honoring mothers, like the Muffins for Mom breakfast on Friday morning at the Ralph Bunche Center, a CCSD Preschool Center. Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for sponsoring and to Business Development Officer Kelly Nagel for volunteering!
Hospital CEO Earns Superintendent's Game Changer Award for Advocacy! Posted On: Monday, May 13, 2019 
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower today presented his top annual award for an instructional excellence advocate to Northside Hospital Cherokee's CEO! Dr. Hightower surprised Billy Hayes with his Superintendent's 2019 Game Changer Award for Instructional Advocacy during the monthly board meeting of the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, for which the hospital leader serves as board President.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Corinne Snow of Hickory Flat ES! Posted On: Saturday, May 11, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Hickory Flat Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Corinne Snow! Hickory Flat Elementary School Teacher of the Year Corinne Snow is not only a positive strong influence in the lives of her students, she also is one of the most positive people her colleagues have ever known.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year: Danielle Mabeus of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Friday, May 10, 2019 
Our school counselors are extraordinary, which is why we're sharing the stories of our Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year… please help us celebrate Etowah Innovation Zone 2019 Counselor of the Year Danielle Mabeus of Bascomb Elementary School!
CCSD Middle School Students Generate STEM Day Solutions Posted On: Friday, May 10, 2019 
Georgia STEM Day 2019 had students in CCSD middle school classrooms working in teams to creatively solve problems and generate solutions. Using videos and materials developed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, students tackled their assigned problems across multiple subject areas throughout the day—and got to pitch their ideas to GTRI scientists and researchers to determine feasibility and get feedback to tweak their proposals.
Financial Facts: Highlights from CCSD's Proposed Budget Posted On: Friday, May 10, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District has published its annual Financial Facts report, which provides highlights and snapshots from the proposed Annual Budget. The report is posted online here and provides financial additional information to the community in advance of the School Board's public hearings and budget adoption.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Officer Michael S. Hunt Jr. of the Office of Safety & Security! Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Office of Safety & Security Support Staff Employee of the Year Officer Michael S. Hunt Jr.! #CCSDfam
5/29/19 Early Release Schedules for High Schools, Middle Schools Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019 
Cherokee County School District high schools and middle schools will have early release days later this month, which will affect traffic in the surrounding areas.
Elementary School Team Places in Top 10 in National Coding Contest! Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District team of elementary school students placed in the top 10 in a national computer coding challenge! The Little River Elementary School "Coding Eagles" team placed ninth in the National Code Rush Challenge.
CCSD Student Earns National Honor for Computing Skills! Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019
River Ridge High School junior Sathvika Narasimhan has earned a National honor for her achievements in computing. She recently was presented the National Center for Women & Information Technology's Award for Aspirations in Computing at a ceremony held at Georgia Tech.
CCSD Observes National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Posted On: Thursday, May 9, 2019 
Today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, advocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Cherokee County School District joins in this observance as we care deeply about the health and well-being of all of our students. Our school counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists are here to help. We have developed a resource page for parents to learn more about mental health resources and suicide awareness and prevention: http://bit.ly/ccsdresources #CCSDfam #NCMHAD
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Posted On: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to River Ridge High School 2019 Partner of the Year: Georgia Army National Guard!
Two CCSD Graduating Seniors Win Prestigious National Merit Scholarship! Posted On: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 
Two Cherokee County School District graduating seniors have earned the prestigious National Merit Scholarship! Kieran Black of Etowah High School and Jordan Vaughn of Sequoyah High School are two of only 2,500 students in the nation -- of the 1.6 Million students who took the 2017 PSAT exam -- to be awarded the $2,500 scholarship by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Principals Thank CCSD Office of School Operations Posted On: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 
Cherokee County School District Innovation Zone Lead Principals, on behalf of all of their fellow Principals, presented gifts of appreciation to the Office of School Operations' leaders on Tuesday at the last Principal's Meeting of the school year. The group thanked Deputy Superintendent Trey Olson and Executive Directors Beth Long and Dr. Debra Murdock for their support over the past year. From left to right: Avery ES Principal Dr. Lisa Turner, Woodstock MS Principal David Childress, Creekview HS Principal Dr. Mark Merges, Ms. Long, Mr. Olson, R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy Principal Dr. Abby May, Woodstock ES Principal Matt Freedman, Dr. Murdock, Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Principal Penny Valle, Hickory Flat ES Principal Whitney Nolan and Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Principal Rodney Larrotta. #CCSDfam
National School Nurse Day: We Appreciate You! Posted On: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 
Please join us in thanking our school nurses today on National School Nurse Day! They provide exceptional care for our students, staff and visitors each day. #SND2019 #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Laurel Canyon Optimist Club for Ralph Bunche Center! Posted On: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Ralph Bunche Center 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Laurel Canyon Optimist Club!
CCSD School Earns International STEM Certification! Posted On: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy this month became the first school in the Cherokee County School District - and only the 183rd in the world - to earn STEM certification from AdvancED, the international accreditation agency for educational institutions.
Retiring Principals Honored for Service Posted On: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 
Three retiring CCSD principals were honored Tuesday by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower for their service to the children of Cherokee County. David Childress of Woodstock MS, Cindy Crews of Sixes ES, and Tammy Sandell of Knox ES STEM Academy were given a standing ovation by their fellow principals for their combined 87 years of service as teachers and administrators in the Cherokee County School District.
CCSD High Schools Named to "Best High Schools" List Posted On: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 
All six Cherokee County School District high schools have been named to U.S. News and World Report's "Best High Schools" list! The magazine's prestigious list is based on factors including academic performance, college readiness, graduation rates and success of disadvantaged students.
#ThankATeacher - National Teacher Appreciation Day! Posted On: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! We appreciate our outstanding teachers and all that they do every day to serve our community. #CCSDfam #ThankATeacher
CCSD Leader Selected to Present at National Conference Posted On: Monday, May 6, 2019
A Cherokee County School District leader has been invited to present at a national conference! CCSD Lead Speech-Language Pathologist Dr. Patti Howard will share her knowledge with colleagues from across the country at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Schools Connect Conference this summer.
Reminder: Online Registration for New Students Open for 2019-20! Posted On: Monday, May 6, 2019 
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/. You can complete the online process in about 15 minutes and set up a time to visit the school and verify your required legal documents. Want to learn more about the learning that happens in our kindergarten classrooms? Check out the report: Ready to Learn: A Parent's Guide to CCSD Kindergarten at http://bit.ly/CCSDkready #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Sonja Chapman of Holly Springs ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Monday, May 6, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Sonja Chapman! A second-generation educator, Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy Teacher of the Year Sonja Chapman knew as a young girl that her calling was to be a superhero in the form of a teacher.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year: Kelly Brangan of River Ridge High School! Posted On: Monday, May 6, 2019 
Our school counselors are extraordinary, which is why we're sharing the stories of our Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year… please help us celebrate River Ridge Innovation Zone 2019 Counselor of the Year Kelly Brangan of River Ridge High School! For River Ridge High School Counselor Kelly Brangan, the highlight of her day is talking with students.
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day! Posted On: Friday, May 3, 2019 
Today is School Lunch Hero Day in appreciation of school cafeteria workers nationwide! To show their appreciation, School Board members, the Superintendent of Schools (aka Captain Bowtie) and his senior staff, and community leaders worked the line of some of our lunchrooms today! #CCSDfam
Congratulations to 2019 Partners in Excellence! Posted On: Friday, May 3, 2019 
Congratulations to all of our outstanding Partners in Education that were recognized this week as Partners in Excellence by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce! We appreciate you! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Lisa Adams of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Thursday, May 2, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Ball Ground ES STEM Academy Support Staff Employee of the Year Lisa Adams! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Tippens Student Wins National Prize for Reading Posted On: Thursday, May 2, 2019 .jpg?id=11223&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Connor Oakes, a seventh-grader at LR Tippens Educational Center, has been named one of the 10 national winners of the HMH READ 180 Awards for 2019!
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Corporate Office Furniture & Panels, Inc. of Sequoyah HS! Posted On: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Sequoyah High School 2019 Partner of the Year: Corporate Office Furniture & Panels, Inc.! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation.
CCSD Connections Newsletter for May Now Online Posted On: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 
The May edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online here and features info on graduation, summer camp (the deadline to apply for CCSD Summer Discovery is Friday) -- and much more! Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: CCSD Transition Academy for Johnston Preschool Center! Posted On: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Johnston Preschool Center 2019 Volunteer of the Year: CCSD Transition Academy! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Cindy Saville of School Operations! Posted On: Friday, April 26, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Office of School Operations Support Staff Employee of the Year Cindy Saville! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Now A Region Winner! Posted On: Friday, April 26, 2019 .jpg?id=9330&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Update: CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Anne Thiers of Creekview HS has been chosen as a Regional Winner by Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA). The surprise announcement was made yesterday by Ge-Anne Bolhuis, North Central Georgia/Region 2 Representative for GLMA. Anne will go on to compete for the Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year, representing CCSD and all of Region 2. Congratulations! Creekview High School's media specialist can add another accolade to her growing list: Cherokee County School District 2019 Media Specialist of the Year! Anne Thiers, who has won her Innovation Zone's title for the last two years and co-sponsored and coached the school's reigning State Champion Reading Bowl team to multiple region and state championships, was surprised with the honor Wednesday morning before an auditorium of her colleagues and family.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America of Sixes ES! Posted On: Thursday, April 25, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Sixes Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year: Modern Woodmen of America! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation.
First-Ever CCSD Student Film Festival on Sunday! Posted On: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 
Coming to a screen near you... a film festival featuring CCSD student filmmakers! The first-ever Cherokee Student Film Festival is on Sunday in the Cherokee High School auditorium as a result of a collaboration between CCSD and the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. Admission is free! See the flier for more info. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Amy Hagan of Carmel ES! Posted On: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to Carmel Elementary School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Amy Hagan! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Sarah Munroe of Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy! Posted On: Saturday, April 20, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Sarah Munroe! Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy's Teacher of the Year Sarah Munroe is a writing teacher, so what better praise than in the form of a letter written by one of her second-grade students.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year: Sarah Bigelow of Freedom Middle School! Posted On: Friday, April 19, 2019 
Our school counselors are extraordinary, which is why we're sharing the stories of our Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year… please help us celebrate Woodstock Innovation Zone 2019 Counselor of the Year: Sarah Bigelow of Freedom Middle School! Sarah Bigelow began her counseling career in social services, focused on helping children escape abuse and neglect.
School Board Hosts Reception for New Leaders including Assistant Principals Posted On: Friday, April 19, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District recently hosted a New Leaders Reception for the School Board to meet the educators recommended by the Superintendent of Schools for leadership roles including assistant principal posts. The reception, which was sponsored by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a CCSD Partner, gave School Board members the chance to meet and talk with the leaders before voting to approve their new roles for next school year. The new leaders and their families enjoyed a warm welcome, refreshments and a small gift from Children's Healthcare. This is the second year for this tradition; an event was held last month for the School Board to meet additional new leaders including those recommended for Principal posts.
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School Board Approves New Head Basketball Coaches for River Ridge HS, Sequoyah HS Posted On: Friday, April 19, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday night approved the hiring of two teachers who also will serve as head basketball coaches. Aaron Darling, who currently teaches and leads the boys' basketball program at Cambridge High School in Fulton County, will serve in the same role at River Ridge High School. Chris Yarbrough, who currently teaches and leads the girls' basketball program at Northview High School in Fulton County, will serve in the same role at Sequoyah High School.
Board Briefs: School Board Names New Police Chief, Assistant Principals for Next School Year Posted On: Friday, April 19, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, April 18, 2019 approved the appointment of a new CCSD School Police Chief and new assistant principals to fill vacancies for next school year. The School Board unanimously approved naming Major Buster Cushing, who currently serves as commander of field operations for the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, as the next CCSD School Police Chief effective July 1. Major Cushing will fill the role held by retiring Chief Mark Kissel since the Department's establishment 20 years ago.
School Board Visits Woodstock Elementary School! Posted On: Thursday, April 18, 2019 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower, members of his staff and the school's Principal and administrative team. This week, the School Board visited Woodstock Elementary School, where they learned from Principal Matt Freedman about new initiatives to further improve teaching and learning, increase parent engagement and business and community partnerships, and focus on a positive school climate.
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CCSD Teacher Selected to Present at Prestigious Conference! Posted On: Thursday, April 18, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher is one of only two teachers in the nation selected to present at an international conference for educators! Mountain Road Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kelly Gilstrap was invited by the International Center for Leadership in Education to participate in pre-conference and conference presentations at its 27th Annual Model Schools Conference in Washington, D.C. in June. The conference brings together global thought leaders, innovative districts, and model schools for educational leadership development and sharing best practices.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Laurel Canyon Optimist Club of Tippens Education Center! Posted On: Thursday, April 18, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Tippens Education Center 2019 Partner of the Year: Laurel Canyon Optimist Club! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage to learn more! #CCSDfam
Student Athletes Recognized for College Scholarship Commitments Posted On: Thursday, April 18, 2019 .jpg?id=10973&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD recognized 32 additional high school student athletes Wednesday who had signed scholarship letters of intent to play their sport at the college level.
High School Students: Apply by May 25 for Summer Internships! Posted On: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 
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! Applications due by May 25. Check out the flier (or visit https://www.cherokeega.org/internship/) to learn more about this six-week program to learn & earn this summer. #CherokeeByChoice
Congratulations to CCSD's Elementary School Academic Bowl Winners! Posted On: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 
Indian Knoll Elementary School is the winner of the Cherokee County School District's 2019 Elementary School Academic Bowl. All 23 elementary schools participated in the event, with Indian Knoll ES, Macedonia ES, Avery ES, Boston ES winning their leagues and advancing to the semi-finals. Macedonia Elementary School won second place.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Lori Burton of Boston ES! Posted On: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to 2019 Boston Elementary School Volunteer of the Year Lori Burton! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
CCSD High School Students Win Gold at State Careers Competition! Posted On: Monday, April 15, 2019 
Cherokee County School District Career Pathway students earned top honors in the State's Skills USA competition testing their career knowledge and abilities! Students from various programs at Cherokee High School and Sequoyah High School competed in the skilled trades and leadership events, with three winning gold medals, two earning silver and four achieving bronze.
CCSD High Schools March in Washington, D.C. Parade Posted On: Monday, April 15, 2019 
The Creekview High School Band and Sequoyah High School Band represented the Cherokee County School District in the 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday in Washington, D.C.! The parade, which includes a march down Constitution Avenue, is the culmination of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration held each year. Fifteen bands from across the United States and the Bahamas were chosen to perform. #CCSDfam
Online System for Registering New Students for 2019-20 Now Open! Posted On: Monday, April 15, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's online system for registering new students for the 2019-20 school year now is open to parents! Parents can log in from home to the New Student Gateway by clicking here. Parents who missed the window for online kindergarten registration in March also can register their children using the New Student Gateway.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Kate Morris Freedom MS! Posted On: Monday, April 15, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate 2019 Freedom Middle School Teacher of the Year Kate Morris! A defining lesson that Kate Morris teaches her reading and language arts special education students at Freedom Middle School is the preparation and delivery of a speech to the class.
Summer School Registration Forms Now Online Posted On: Friday, April 12, 2019 
Registration forms now are online for CCSD's summer school learning opportunities from June 5-25 for high school students including rising ninth-graders. In addition to offering a wide selection of courses for students who need to retake classes not passed during the regular school year, Personal Fitness and Health courses will be offered for initial high school credit.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Colleen Manuel of Support Services! Posted On: Friday, April 12, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking & congratulating 2019 CCSD Office of Support Services Support Staff Employee of the Year Colleen Manuel! # CCSDfam
CCSD Students Succeed at State Literature Competition! Posted On: Thursday, April 11, 2019 
Cherokee County School District students excelled at the statewide literature competition! 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.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Woodstock City Church for Teasley MS! Posted On: Thursday, April 11, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Teasley Middle School 2019 Partner of the Year Woodstock City Church! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDfam
Arnold Mill Opens New Playground Posted On: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 .jpg?id=10580&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Arnold Mill Elementary School students are enjoying a new playground at the school this week, thanks to the hard work of its PTA!
Superintendent of Schools Presents Chief Financial Officer with 2019 Game Changer Award! Posted On: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower today honored the Cherokee County School District's Chief Financial Officer with the third of his four top annual awards for instructional excellence! Dr. Hightower surprised CFO Kenneth Owen with his Superintendent's 2019 Game Changer Award for Instructional Leadership during a morning meeting of senior staff, who rose to their feet to honor their colleague.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Flannery of Bascomb ES! Posted On: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to 2019 Bascomb Elementary School Volunteer of the Year Jennifer Flannery! #CCSDfam
Spring Plant Sales This Month at Cherokee HS, Etowah HS Posted On: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 
It's spring… and that means plant sale time! CCSD's high school agriculture Career Pathway classes and extra-curricular programs offer students hands-on learning opportunities including cultivating plants. Once those plants are ready to leave the greenhouse, students sell them as a fundraiser… giving the community another way to support career education!
CCSD Summer Discovery Enrichment Program Now Accepting Applications! Posted On: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 
Upate: Summer Discovery 2020 is tentatively scheduled for June 8-12. Mark your calendars and look for registration information in early spring. CCSD is expanding its week-long summer enrichment program to all rising first- through fifth-graders! CCSD Summer Discovery program will be offered at Hickory Flat & Liberty Elementary Schools, and open to all CCSD students. Two sessions -- all taught by CCSD teachers -- will be offered (9 a.m.-Noon; 1-4 p.m.) June 3-7. The cost for the week-long program is $100 for one session or $190 for two sessions. Parents provide transportation and lunch.
CCSD Connections Newsletter for April Now Online Posted On: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 
The April edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online here and features an important update on the school calendar issue -- and much more!
CCSD Middle School Teacher Named 2019 Georgia STEM Scholar! Posted On: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been named a 2019 Georgia STEM Scholar! E.T. Booth Middle School seventh-grade science teacher Kara Reeder is one of only 23 teachers selected from a pool of statewide nominees to earn the honor from the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers.
Let's Clear the Air on Vaping's Dangers Posted On: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 
No matter what you call it - vaping, Juul-ing, e-cigarettes – or how harmless the devices may seem, let's clear the air: these are dangerous devices not permitted in schools. CCSD takes vaping as seriously as any other tobacco product or marijuana, and the repercussions to a student's health and school record are not worth risking. A 2018 national study released reported 1 in 5 high school students have tried vaping.
CCSD to Hold Annual Comprehensive Plan Review Parent Meetings Posted On: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District will hold its annual Comprehensive Improvement Plan Review parent meetings next month. Under authorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act, CCSD, as a Local Educational Agency (LEA), is provided Federal funds for initiatives designed to meet the educational needs of eligible students.
Purple Up on April 10 to Support Military Kids! Posted On: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 
Please join CCSD in supporting April as the Month of the Military Child by wearing purple on Wednesday, April 10, for Purple Up Day! #GAMilitaryChildMonth #CCSDfam Learn more here.
CCSD Teacher Wins Georgia's High School Top Math Teacher Award! Posted On: Monday, April 8, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned the State's top honor for math education! Loretta Muise of Woodstock High School has been named the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics' High School Teacher of Excellence for 2019!
CCSD Educator Recognized for Teaching Students Digital Citizenship Posted On: Monday, April 8, 2019 
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Media Specialist Lisa Boysen has been named a Common Sense Media Educator for her dedication to teaching students digital citizenship. Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization focused on educating students and parents about digital media safety, honors educators and schools for preparing students to avoid online dangers such as plagiarism, loss of privacy and cyberbullying.
School Social Workers Assist Families in Need Posted On: Friday, March 29, 2019 
This is National Social Work Month, and CCSD has four full-time social workers who assist the families of our 42,000 students in overcoming challenges that might affect their education. Our social workers strive daily to connect families with community resources and provide interventions to address situations like homelessness, hunger, truancy, drug abuse, neglect and other challenges. Last year, CCSD's three social workers made 793 home visits; handled more than 800 cases; made 1,500 parent contacts and provided assistance to 146 homeless students. This year, with the addition of a fourth member to the social worker team, they are on a pace to work 1,000 referrals and serve more than 230 homeless students.
CCSD Students Succeed at Regions, Six Place at State! Posted On: Friday, March 29, 2019 
Cherokee County School District students excelled in this year's Student Technology Competition, with 53 placing first at Regions and six placing at State! The statewide program includes 16 categories of competition for students in Grades 3-12. Two hundred and eighty students put their technology skills to the test at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition held earlier this school year at Woodstock Middle School.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Media Specialist of the Year: Amy VanFossen of Woodstock Elementary School! Posted On: Friday, March 29, 2019 
Our school media specialists are extraordinary, and we're profiling our Innovation Zones' Media Specialists of the Year to celebrate them. Please read all about the Woodstock Innovation Zone 2019 Media Specialist of the Year Amy VanFossen of Woodstock Elementary School! Woodstock Elementary School media specialist Amy VanFossen is a "difference maker," according to her Principal, and she earns the praise of colleagues, students and parents alike.
CCSD Teacher Named a LEGO Education Ambassador! Posted On: Friday, March 29, 2019 
Teasley Middle School Connections/Technology teacher Scott Reece has been named a LEGO Education Ambassador by the company's LEGO Master Educator program. The Master Educator Program is a community of early learning through secondary educators who embody the mission of LEGO Education to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow by enabling every student to succeed.
CCSD Teachers Elected to Lead Statewide Music Education Organizations! Posted On: Thursday, March 28, 2019 
Two Cherokee County School District music educators have been elected to lead the State's choral music education organizations! Scott Martin, choral director at Creekview High School, was elected the Choral Chair Elect for the Georgia Music Educators Association. Laura Martin, choral director at E.T. Booth Middle School, was elected the President-Elect for the Georgia American Choral Directors Association.
CCSD Teacher Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Posted On: Thursday, March 28, 2019 
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy teacher Dr. Rita R. Frady has been honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who! Award criteria include position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in the field of education are considered during the selection process. Dr. Frady is in her 29th year as a Title I elementary music teacher. She has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in the field of music education.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: June Landers of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Thursday, March 28, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 Arnold Mill Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year June Landers! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
CCSD Students Earn 21st Century Leaders Georgia Youth Leadership Awards! Posted On: Thursday, March 28, 2019 
Two Cherokee County School District high school students are among this year's 21st Century Leaders Georgia Youth Leadership Award winners! The youth leadership and talent development program annually selects 21 top youth leaders from throughout the State for the honor, including Cherokee High School junior Michael Garcia and Etowah High School junior Kailen Kim.
Thank You to Sponsors of CHOICE Program Incentives! Posted On: Thursday, March 28, 2019 
Thank you to these outstanding partners for donating to the CHOICE program that helps students who need extra support in order to graduate on time! Does your company want to donate incentives for this program? Or a financial contribution for a scholarship? Please contact penny.dempsey@cherokeek12.net for more information. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD Partner of the Year: Sojourn Community Church for Woodstock ES! Posted On: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to Woodstock Elementary School 2019 Partner of the Year Sojourn Community Church! #CCSDfam
Indian Knoll ES Counselor Named CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year! Posted On: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 
Indian Knoll Elementary School Counselor Colleen DeLosh deeply understands the struggles of the students she serves. Not only did she, of course, attend school like them, but she also as a young person experienced her parents' divorce, moving and a sibling's drug addiction – all issues that make life even more challenging for her own students. Both of her parents were good listeners, but Ms. DeLosh needed a "neutral" party to confide in, lean on and learn from… and she found that person in a school counselor.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Carolyn Timcoe of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy! Posted On: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to 2019 Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy Volunteer of the Year Carolyn Timcoe! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Superintendent of Schools Honors Teacher with 2019 Game Changer Award! Posted On: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 honored a teacher with the second of his four top annual awards for instructional excellence! Dr. Hightower surprised E.T. Booth Middle School eighth-grade teacher Amy Loiselle with his Superintendent's 2019 Game Changer Award for Instructional Excellence during a before-school faculty meeting there, which erupted into applause for the honoree.
CCSD's Child Find Program Helps Identify Special Needs Students Posted On: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
What is Child Find?
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 County School District serves children ages 3 to 21.
Four CCSD Elementary School Science Olympiad Teams Headed to State! Posted On: Monday, March 25, 2019 
Five hundred Cherokee County School District students competed in the CCSD Elementary Science Olympiad, with four teams now headed to State! Hickory Flat ES Team Green earned first place in the competition, with Mountain Road ES Team Red placing second; and Knox ES STEM Academy Team Blue and Liberty ES tying for third. These teams advance to the Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad on May 11 at Kennesaw State University.
School Board Salutes Police Department for 20 Years of Exemplary Service Posted On: Monday, March 25, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board is celebrating the CCSD School Police Department for its 20 years of exemplary service. Led since its establishment by Chief Mark Kissel, who has announced he will retire at the end of this school year, the Department consists of 20 police officers certified by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, an Emergency Management Facilitator and office staff.
CCSD Hosts New Leaders Reception for Incoming Principals Posted On: Monday, March 25, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District recently hosted a New Leaders Reception for the School Board to meet the educators recommended by the Superintendent of Schools for leadership roles including Principal posts. The reception, which was sponsored by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a CCSD Partner, gave School Board members the chance to meet and talk with the leaders before voting to approve their new roles for next school year. The new leaders and their families enjoyed a warm welcome, refreshments and the gift of a journal from Children's Healthcare. This is the second year for this tradition, and a second event will be hosted next month for the School Board to meet additional new leaders including those recommended for Assistant Principal posts. #CCSDfam
CCSD High School Students Compete at Statewide Culinary Event! Posted On: Monday, March 25, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District culinary team competed at the State level with its Farm-to-School-inspired recipe! The team of Etowah High School Family and Consumer Sciences students Isabelle Bridges, Milas Alexis Dominguez, Alexander Fiscarelli and Marie-Andree Girard was invited to cook up its Tex-Mex Quinoa Bowl at the Georgia Department of Education's third annual Shake it Up Farm-to-School Student Chef Competition in Macon. Only nine teams from across the state were invited to compete; Putnam County High School's team won the cook-off.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Keith Furstenberg of Free Home ES! Posted On: Saturday, March 23, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Free Home Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Keith Furstenberg! Physical Education teacher Keith Furstenberg's selection as Free Home Elementary School's Teacher of the Year by his peers is not only an honor, but also is especially remarkable, according to the Principal.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Media Specialist of the Year: Mia Temples of Hickory Flat Elementary School! Posted On: Friday, March 22, 2019 
Our school media specialists are extraordinary, and we're profiling our Innovation Zones' Media Specialists of the Year to celebrate them. Please read all about the Sequoyah Innovation Zone 2019 Media Specialist of the Year Mia Temples of Hickory Flat Elementary School! Hickory Flat Elementary School Media Specialist Mia Temples is in a league of her own, according to her Principal.
Board Briefs: School Board Names New Principals for Next School Year Posted On: Thursday, March 21, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, March 21, 2019 approved the appointment of five new Principals to fill vacancies for next school year, as well as a new head football coach for Creekview High School. The five new Principals are: for Clayton Elementary School, Carrie O'Bryant; E.T. Booth Middle School, Todd Sharrock; Knox Elementary School, Jennifer McIntosh; Sixes Elementary School, Dr. Ashley Kennerly; and Woodstock Middle School; Michael Santoro.
School Board Approves New Creekview HS Head Football Coach Posted On: Thursday, March 21, 2019 
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. Coach Williams most recently served at South Forsyth High School as its football team's defensive coordinator and as a Special Education specialist and credit recovery program co-director. A Cherokee County native, Coach Williams graduated from Sequoyah High School.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Jeremy Gravley of CCSD Technology! Posted On: Thursday, March 21, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 CCSD Office of Technology & Information Services Support Staff Employee of the Year Jeremy Gravley! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
CCSD High Schools Win State Honors at Literary Competition! Posted On: Thursday, March 21, 2019 
Cherokee County School District students excelled at the Georgia High School Association's State Championships for Literary Teams, with one team winning the overall prize and nine students earning first-place awards!
School Board Visits Sequoyah High School Posted On: Thursday, March 21, 2019 
Cherokee County School Board members regularly visit schools for tours with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower, members of his staff and the school's Principal and administrative team. This week, the School Board visited Sequoyah High School, where they learned from Principal Bob Van Alstyne about new Advanced Placement class offerings; an initiative with its feeder elementary and middle schools to enhance the family culture in the Innovation Zone; and improvements made to school safety and security. The group enjoyed a lunch featuring new School Nutrition cafeteria offerings, followed by strawberry shortcake made from scratch by Family and Consumer Sciences students! #CCSDfam
Seniors Take Final Shots on the Court in Varsity Brands Senior Classic Games Posted On: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 .jpg?id=10279&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Basketball season officially came to a close for CCSD's high school seniors last Thursday night, as they played their final high school games together at Etowah High School in the Varsity Brands Senior Classic. CCSD also presented a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of the event.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Cherokee Insurance Center of Woodstock HS! Posted On: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to 2019 Woodstock High School Partner of the Year: Cherokee Insurance Center! Learn more about partnering: https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Sandy Kreh of Avery ES! Posted On: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to 2019 Avery ES Volunteer of the Year Sandy Kreh! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
CCSD Celebrates School Board Appreciation Week! Posted On: Tuesday, March 19, 2019
It's School Board Appreciation Week, and we're shining the spotlight on each of our representatives to thank them for their service! #CCSDfam
CCSD Celebrates Young Authors Writing Contest Winners! Posted On: Monday, March 18, 2019 
Congratulations to the winners of CCSD's 2019 Georgia Young Authors Competition! This contest showcases the excellent writing instruction that is taking place in each of CCSD's schools in Grades K-12.
Superintendent of Schools Presents First of His 2019 Game Changer Awards! Posted On: Monday, March 18, 2019 
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower on Monday presented the first of his four top awards for instructional excellence! Dr. Hightower surprised CCSD Supervisor of Digital Learning Joy Silk with his Superintendent's 2019 Game Changer Award for Instructional Support during a meeting Monday with her Office of Curriculum & Instruction colleagues, who rose for a standing ovation.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Tabatha Box of Etowah HS! Posted On: Saturday, March 16, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Etowah High School 2019 Teacher of the Year Tabatha Box! Etowah High School math teacher Tabatha Box loves teaching math -- so much so that the way to her heart on Valentine's Day was a gift of a skirt patterned with equations.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Media Specialist of the Year: Jacqueline Zaski of Arnold Mill Elementary School! Posted On: Friday, March 15, 2019 
Our school media specialists are extraordinary, and we're profiling our Innovation Zones' Media Specialists of the Year to celebrate them. Please read all about the River Ridge Innovation Zone 2019 Media Specialist of the Year: Jacqueline Zaski of Arnold Mill Elementary School! Arnold Mill Elementary School Media Specialist Jacqueline Zaski sees her role as an educator who uses the media center as her classroom.
CCSD Releases Annual Report of District Progress Posted On: Friday, March 15, 2019 
CCSD's Communications Division today released the District's 2018 Annual Report of District Progress, showcasing CCSD student achievement and School District accountability across multiple metrics. The report can be viewed here.
CCSD Celebrates Work-Based Learning Program with Regional Guests Posted On: Thursday, March 14, 2019 
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. The Work-Based Learning program provides CCSD high school students the opportunity to explore possible careers through working in school partners' places of business. 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 CCSD's programs: healthcare science.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Kathy Frost of ACE Academy Posted On: Thursday, March 14, 2019 
We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Please join us in thanking and congratulating 2019 ACE Academy Support Staff Employee of the Year Kathy Frost! The Support Staff Employee of the Year from every CCSD school and central office division is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation, and ABM Industry Groups LLC and Credit Union of Georgia. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm for Woodstock MS Posted On: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 
We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here every week... congratulations to 2019 Woodstock Middle School Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm! The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! #CCSDfam
Learn About CCSD's Registered Dietitian! Posted On: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 
Happy Registered Dietitian Day! We appreciate CCSD's own registered dietitian Linda Dittrich, whose work makes our School Nutrition menus healthier and ensures choices are available for children with different dietary needs. #CCSDfam
Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Cecilia Marin of Arnold Mill ES! Posted On: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 
Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week... congratulations to 2019 Arnold Mill ES Volunteer of the Year Cecilia Marin! The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Do you volunteer to help a CCSD school? Contact the Principal of your local school (http://cherokeek12.net/schools/) to learn how you can help! #CCSDfam
Free Home ES Student Wins Statewide Essay Contest! Posted On: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District student has earned first place in Georgia in a statewide essay contest! Free Home Elementary School fifth-grader Katie Rickert is her grade level's winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution's American History Essay Contest.
CNN Features Etowah High School Student Athlete's Inspirational Story Posted On: Monday, March 11, 2019 
Want to be inspired? Check out CNN's feature on Matthew Lane, an Etowah High School senior basketball player and Positive Athlete Georgia honoree, who overcame cancer and now shares his story with students. The story features footage from his recent visit to speak to Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy fifth-graders. As Matthew says: "Stay positive. Stay positive. Stay positive." #CCSDfam https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/03/07/positive-athlete-matthew-lane.cnn/video/playlists/cnn-positive-athlete/
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Kara Reeder of E.T. Booth MS! Posted On: Saturday, March 9, 2019 
E.T. Booth Middle School seventh-grade science teacher Kara Reeder does more than ensure students master STEM knowledge – she "truly changes the trajectory of students' lives." One parent shared how, before Ms. Reeder's class, her son didn't like science class much. But after Ms. Reeder's hands-on lessons connected to real-life experiences, that all changed. Now, she said, he's a STEM Pathway student at Etowah High School focused on a career in engineering.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Zone Media Specialist of the Year: Pam Morris of Bascomb ES Posted On: Friday, March 8, 2019 
Our school media specialists are extraordinary, and we're profiling our Innovation Zones' Media Specialists of the Year to celebrate them. Please read all about the 2019 Etowah Innovation Zone Media Specialist of the Year Pam Morris of Bascomb Elementary School! No day is the same for media specialist Pam Morris, due to the many roles and responsibilities she has taken on at Bascomb Elementary School.
CCSD Celebrates Top Partners and Volunteers at Sixth Annual Recognition Ceremony Posted On: Friday, March 8, 2019 .jpg?id=9908&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District celebrated outstanding school community partners and volunteers at the Sixth Annual CCSD Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony on Thursday, March 8, 2019 at CCSD's Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility honored a Partner of the Year and a Volunteer of the Year for each individual school and center. The evening included the surprise announcement of the CCSD Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year selected from that pool of 79 honorees.
CCSD Celebrates Support Staff & Honors Employees of the Year! Posted On: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 .jpg?id=9859&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District celebrated the important role of support staff at its inaugural Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards on Tuesday evening. The celebration honored one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions. Each of the 46 honorees were recognized by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, received a plaque and gifts of appreciation including a $100 Visa card funded by sponsors, and enjoyed a reception with their family, Principals and other CCSD leaders.
CCSD Will Be Recruiting at the Cherokee Career Expo! Posted On: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 
Missed our job fair, but still want to learn more about joining the #CCSDfam for next school year? We're participating in the Cherokee Career Expo from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center (1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114). We're hiring teachers, school nurses, bus drivers, school nutrition cafeteria staff, clerical support and more! #CherokeeByChoice Click here for more: https://www.cherokeega.org/career-expo/
Read the latest CCSD Connections parent newsletter! Posted On: Monday, March 4, 2019 
The March edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online here and features an important update on the State-mandated school calendar issue and new troubling education legislation. The newsletter also includes two brief surveys on our Strategic Plan and communications… please participate to help CCSD continuously improve!
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Bonnie Jackson of Dean Rusk Middle School! Posted On: Saturday, March 2, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Dean Rusk Middle School 2019 Teacher of the Year Bonnie Jackson!
Bonnie Jackson is a teacher's teacher.
Meet a CCSD 2019 Zone Media Specialist of the Year: Anne Nechvatal of Cherokee HS Posted On: Friday, March 1, 2019 
Our school media specialists are extraordinary, and we're profiling our Innovation Zones' Media Specialists of the Year to celebrate them. Please read all about the Cherokee Innovation Zone honoree, Anne Nechvatal of Cherokee High School! Anne Nechvatal has made a lasting impact on the profession of media specialist, with countless colleagues throughout CCSD and statewide naming her as inspiration and mentor.
Please Stop for School Buses! Posted On: Friday, March 1, 2019
Do you know the rules of the road when encountering school buses? When to stop and when you can keep going? Check out this video - http://bit.ly/stop4bus - to learn more. #SafeCherokee
CCSD Cafeterias Ready for National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8 Posted On: Thursday, February 28, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District's award-winning School Nutrition department will celebrate National School Breakfast Week from March 4 to 8 with special items on the menu at all CCSD school cafeterias including a fruit parfait on Tuesday and breakfast for lunch on Wednesday. The week's theme is "School Breakfast: Start Your Engines." #CCSDfam #NSBW19
CCSD Kicks Off Second Annual "Get Cherokee Reading" Event! Posted On: Thursday, February 28, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating the importance of literacy with its second annual month-long "Get CCSD Reading" campaign! In support of the statewide Get Georgia Reading initiative, the program kicks off with Read Across America Day on Friday, a nationwide reading event that coincides with renowned children's book author and illustrator Dr. Seuss's March 2 birthday.
CCSD, Principal Named Finalists for National School Spirit Awards! Posted On: Thursday, February 28, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District and one of its leaders are finalists for national school spirit awards! The Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards celebrate schools, organizations and individuals who "go above and beyond the call of duty to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit." The finalists list just released by the company names Woodstock High School Principal Mark Smith as a contender for its Most Spirited Principal award, and CCSD for the Spirit of St. Jude Award. Winners will be announced at the company's School Spirit Awards Show in Orlando on May 11.
301 CCSD Students Recognized as Superintendent's Key Scholars Posted On: Thursday, February 28, 2019 .jpg?id=9626&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District recognized 301 extraordinary high school juniors as Superintendent's Key Scholars!
22 CCSD Students Headed to State Science & Engineering Fair! Posted On: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 
Twenty-two Cherokee County School District students are headed to the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair next month! CCSD's top young scientists and engineers recently competed at the Northwest Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair, where 22 students – all from three schools: E.T. Booth Middle, Freedom Middle and Woodstock High -- earned first-place and the opportunity to advance to the State event. The State fair is at the University of Georgia from March 28-30.
CCSD Seeks to Score with Math Campaign and Competition Posted On: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District seeks to score with a new math campaign and competition connected to the excitement of college basketball's "March Madness." The month-long CCSD Math Madness celebration begins this week in schools across CCSD, with activities planned by the Office of Curriculum & Instruction that encourage problem-solving, real-world math application… and fun! Students in kindergarten through fifth grade also will have the chance to win prizes through an i-Ready Math March Madness competition using CCSD's online math system.
CCSD Kicks Off Strategic Plan Initiative with Community Engagement Posted On: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 .jpg?id=9580&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District has kicked off a significant update to its five-year Strategic Plan and began the process with community engagement. The School District, with the support of the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), is developing a new plan aligned with the community's vision for the future and designed to be better understood and appreciated by the community and more accurately implemented and measured by CCSD staff.
Congrats to CCSD's Top Speller - Now Region Champion! Posted On: Monday, February 25, 2019 
Congratulations to Freedom Middle School eighth-grader Braden Flournoy, the Cherokee County School District's spelling bee winner, who this past weekend won the Regional competition! He now advances to the Georgia Association of Educators' State Spelling Bee on March 15 in Atlanta. #CCSDfam
Save the Date: CCSD Expands Annual Summer Program Posted On: Monday, February 25, 2019
The Cherokee County School District is expanding its week-long summer enrichment program to all rising first- through fifth-graders! Previously offered as a program for specific schools, this year's fun and educational CCSD Summer Discovery program will be offered at two campuses, Hickory Flat and Liberty Elementary Schools, and open to CCSD students -- no matter the school they attend. Two sessions will be offered each day from June 3-7 (9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.), and students can enroll in one or both (students who enroll in both will have time to eat a lunch brought from home on campus). Parents will need to provide transportation for their students, as well as lunch; before- and after-care is not provided. More details -- including course offerings and costs -- will be shared with parents of elementary school students soon!
Six CCSD Basketball Teams in "Sweet 16" Round of State Playoffs This Week Posted On: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 .jpg?id=9488&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
UPDATE: The Cherokee Lady Warriors and the Creekview Lady Grizzlies will advance to the Elite 8 round of State Tournament play. Cherokee will host Rockdale and Creekview will host Forest Park; Cherokee playsTuesday night (Feb. 26), 6:30 pm at Cherokee; Creekview plays Wednesday at 6 pm.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Posted On: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Creekview High School 2019 Teacher of the Year Liana Howard! Creekview High School teacher Liana Howard has a quote from "To Kill a Mockingbird" on her English classroom wall: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
Board Briefs: School Board Recognizes Retiring Leaders Posted On: Friday, February 15, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 recognized retiring Principals and the School District's retiring police chief and approved appointments to fill several leadership vacancies for next school year. The monthly personnel recommendations made more news than usual due to the announcement of retirements of several longtime leaders and the naming of two Office of Curriculum & Instruction directors and a coordinator for 2019-20 operations.
Five CCSD Seniors Named National Merit Finalists! Posted On: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 
Five Cherokee County School District high school seniors have been named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Finalists! Anne Greer of Cherokee High School, Kieran Black of Etowah High School, Mia McMahill of River Ridge High School, and Natasha Ambriz-Villela and Jordan Vaughn of Sequoyah High School now are in the running for possible scholarships.
Author Relates Message of Kindness and Connection to Sequoyah HS Students Posted On: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 .jpg?id=9292&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
New York Times best-selling author Laura Schroff visited Sequoyah HS Tuesday, speaking to students and reinforcing the message from her book "An Invisible Thread," which is used in literature classes.
State Tournament Hoops Action Begins Friday Posted On: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 
Nine CCSD basketball teams are in the hunt for a state title after the close of region tournaments last week. Cherokee HS Girls team and the Etowah Eagles Boys team each earned Region Champion titles, while seven additional teams earned playoff berths.
CCSD Announces First-Ever Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards! Posted On: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District next month will present its first-ever Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards! The celebration on March 5 will honor one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD's schools, centers and central office divisions. Each honoree will be recognized by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, receive a plaque and gifts of appreciation, and enjoy a reception with their family and Principal.
Cherokee HS Student Earns Congressional Silver Medal Posted On: Monday, February 11, 2019 .jpg?id=9265&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Cherokee HS sophomore Rebekah Seng was presented the Congressional Award, Silver Medal today at the school by Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk's office. State and Local Government Relations Director Mack Parnell from Congressman Loudermilk's staff presented the medal to Rebekah, who is a member of the JROTC program at Cherokee HS, in a small ceremony in the JROTC classroom with her parents and special guests.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Laura Brown of Creekland Middle School Posted On: Saturday, February 9, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Creekland Middle School 2019 Teacher of the Year Laura Brown! Creekland Middle School special education teacher Laura Brown's eighth-graders complete a project each year called "The Power of One." They study the positive impact a prominent person in history, such as Malala Yousafzai or Jesse Owens, has made in the lives of others.
Female Athletes Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day Posted On: Friday, February 8, 2019 .jpg?id=9216&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
More than 650 female athletes from Cherokee County's six high schools participated in the county's annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), held Wednesday, February 6, at Woodstock High School. NGWSD recognizes the contributions female athletes have made in their sports, acknowledges the challenges they have overcome, and celebrates the positive influence of sports participation for girls and women everywhere, as well as the impact of Title IX legislation that guarantees equal access to athletics for females.
CCSD High Schools Earns State Recognition for AP Programs! Posted On: Friday, February 8, 2019
Cherokee County School District's high schools all have earned State recognition for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) programs! Each of CCSD's six traditional high schools has earned recognition from the State as a 2019 AP Honor School for commendable student performance and participation on AP exams. CCSD's high schools all have been named to the State's AP Honor List each of the last nine years. As a district, CCSD ranks fifth overall in Georgia for AP exam pass rates.
Congratulations to CCSD's STAR Students and Teachers Posted On: Friday, February 8, 2019 
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District's 2019 STAR Students and Teachers! The STAR, or Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, Student honor is awarded to the high school senior from each Georgia public and private high school with the highest score on any single test date of the SAT (taken through the November test date of senior year), who also in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of his or her class based on grade point average. Each honored student is invited to select his or her favorite teacher to be named that school's STAR Teacher.
CCSD Counselors Provide Needed Support and Encouragement Posted On: Friday, February 8, 2019 
CCSD employs 90 counselors across 39 schools and centers to provide support and guidance to our students. Thank you to all our counselors for their daily efforts to help students and families! In recognition of National School Counseling Week, we asked our Innovation Zone Counselors of the Year to share some thoughts about being a school counselor-- what they enjoy most about their job and how parents can best help their children. Parents are encouraged to reach out to their child's counselor if they have concerns, questions or need information or resources. They are here to help!
Congratulations to CCSD's Reading Bowl Winners! Posted On: Thursday, February 7, 2019 
Congratulations to the winners of the annual CCSD Reading Bowl! They are… for elementary school: Avery Elementary School, first place; R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy, second; and Little River Elementary School, third; middle school: Freedom Middle School, first place, and Dean Rusk Middle School, second; and high school: Creekview High School, first place, and River Ridge High School, second. #CCSDfam
Student Athletes Celebrate College Scholarship Commitments Posted On: Monday, February 4, 2019 .jpg?id=9071&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD recognized 58 high school seniors today who have signed scholarship letters of intent to play their sport at the college level. The Signing Day event at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton recognized students who will be playing football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, basketball, swimming, tumbling, volleyball, golf and track.
Tournament Play Gets Underway Tonight for CCSD Basketball Teams Posted On: Monday, February 4, 2019 .jpg?id=9068&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD high school and middle school basketball teams ended their regular seasons last week and begin tournament play tonight, lasting through the week. All six of CCSD's high schools will have both their boys' and girls' teams involved in regional tournaments to determine seeding/eligibility for the state tournament, which kicks off February 15. CCSD middle schools will begin the county tournament schedule tonight to determine the county champion for boys and girls teams, 7th and 8th grade. Schedules/brackets can be found here.
School Reassignment Requests Accepted February 1-March 1 for 2019-20 School Year Posted On: Friday, February 1, 2019 .jpg?id=9024&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Parents who wish to utilize general reassignment as a school choice option within the Cherokee County School District next school year can make those requests during the next month.
CCSD Message 1/31/19: Full February Break Posted On: Thursday, January 31, 2019
The Superintendent of Schools has determined the February Break will be a full week-long break for students. 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. CCSD central offices will remain open as previously scheduled.
CCSD Teacher Named Finalist for National Award! Posted On: Thursday, January 31, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District teacher is a finalist for a national education award! Cherokee High School English, speech and forensics teacher Jamie Wills is a finalist for the National Speech and Debate Association's National Educator of the Year Award.
Freedom MS Student Wins County Spelling Bee Posted On: Monday, January 28, 2019 .jpg?id=8834&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Freedom Middle School eighth-grader Braden Flournoy correctly spelled "rapacious" and then "affidavit" to claim the title as the county's top speller at the 2019 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee Thursday night at Cherokee High School.
CCSD Schools and Offices Closed Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 Posted On: Monday, January 28, 2019 
Due to forecasts for possible inclement weather tomorrow, all CCSD schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. We will continue to monitor conditions tomorrow to determine if further action is needed. Updates will be posted & emailed to parents. How do we decide? Learn more here (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/school-closure-decision-process). #SafeCherokee
Etowah HS Cadet Earns $23K Air Force Summer Program Scholarship! Posted On: Monday, January 28, 2019 
n Etowah High School Junior ROTC Cadet is one of only 150 students nationwide and one of only six in Georgia awarded an Air Force JROTC Flight Academy scholarship to earn his private pilot's license and college credits this summer! Kyle Raffety won the $23,000 competitive scholarship based on strong evidence of his commitment to the Air Force core values of integrity, service to others, and excellence.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Jama McCartney of Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy! Posted On: Saturday, January 26, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Jama McCartney! As an art teacher at Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy, Jama McCartney teaches children to shape clay into pottery. Her colleagues say she's just as gifted at shaping students into better people and her school into a better place.
CCSD Continues to Earn High Marks for Financial Efficiency! Posted On: Thursday, January 24, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District continues to earn high marks from the State for its financial efficiency, tying for the best rating among metro Atlanta counties! The State's Financial Efficiency Star Ratings measure school districts' spending per student in relation to those students' academic performance according to the College and Career Ready Performance Index. Ratings range from a half-star to the highest rating of five stars.
Superintendent to Make February Break Announcement by Jan. 31 Posted On: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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. As you know, schools are scheduled to be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 19 for student holidays. The CCSD school calendar designates Wednesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 22, as possible school holidays or inclement weather make-up days.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Ben Sosebee of Cherokee High School Posted On: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Cherokee High School 2019 Teacher of the Year Ben Sosebee!
Ben Sosebee is such a popular educator at Cherokee High School that students want to be in any and every class he's teaching.
CCSD to Host Annual Job Fair on March 2 for Teachers, Bus Drivers & School Nutrition Workers Posted On: Friday, January 18, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District will host its annual job fair on March 2 for hiring new teachers, bus drivers and school nutrition workers! 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. Candidates not only will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, but also the chance to ask questions.
Board Briefs: School Board Reviews Budget Forecast, Legislative Issues Posted On: Friday, January 18, 2019 .jpg?id=8732&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 heard a forecast for next year's budget and weighed in on legislative issues anticipated to come up this session. The meeting began with the swearing in of four Board members, who all were re-elected to four-year terms: Mike Chapman, John Harmon, Clark Menard and Robert "Rick Steiner" Rechsteiner. The School Board then elected Kelly Poole its vice chair, who will serve in the additional role through the end of the 2019.
CCSD Principal Named Finalist for Georgia Principal of the Year! Posted On: Friday, January 18, 2019 
A Cherokee County School District Principal is a finalist for a statewide Principal of the Year Award! Creekview High School Principal Dr. Mark Merges is one of six finalists for the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals' Principal of the Year award.
New Head Coach Named for River Ridge HS Football Program Posted On: Thursday, January 17, 2019 
River Ridge High School's football program is welcoming a new head coach who built a statewide reputation for success after starting his career on Cherokee County fields. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday night approved the hiring of Michael Collins to teach physical education at River Ridge High School and head up its football program, effective March 1. Coach Collins most recently led teams in Cobb County (2010-2018; 2005-2007) and DeKalb County (2008-2009).
CCSD Announces High School 2019 Summer School Options Posted On: Thursday, January 17, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District will offer a variety of summer school learning opportunities from June 5-25 for high school students including rising ninth-graders. In addition to offering a wide selection of courses for students who need to retake classes not passed during the regular school year, Personal Fitness and Health courses will be offered for initial high school credit.
School Board Visits Johnston Elementary School Posted On: Thursday, January 17, 2019 
The Cherokee County School Board regularly visits schools to meet with Principals and tour classrooms to see teachers and students at work. On Wednesday, the School Board, joined by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and senior staff members, visited Johnston Elementary School, led by Principal Laura Akers. The group learned about the school's new positive behavior and culture initiatives like Cat Packs, as well as efforts by teachers to share best practices for effective instruction through their Professional Learning Community job-alike group meetings. #CCSDfam
Parents of Special Education Students Invited to Complete Survey Posted On: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District invites parents of students who receive Special Education services to help improve schools by completing a survey.
CCSD Opening Online Registration for 2019-20 Kindergarten on Jan. 22 Posted On: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District is opening online registration for kindergarten beginning Jan. 22! The new online system introduced last year allows parents to log in from home to the Registration Gateway via CCSD's website at www.cherokeek12.net instead of handwriting information on a pile of paper forms in a school office.
STEM Learning Expands through Atlanta Braves Partnership Posted On: Monday, January 14, 2019 
Cherokee County School District middle school educators hit a home run for learning on Friday at SunTrust Park! The group of 28 teachers and seven administrators participated in the Atlanta Braves Science of Baseball Workshop, part of the Braves' positive partnership with CCSD.
Three CCSD Teachers Nominated for National Award! Posted On: Monday, January 14, 2019 
Three Cherokee County School District teachers have been nominated for a national honor! Kristin Covington of Mountain Road Elementary School, Rebecca Heard of Clayton Elementary School and Mystic Henderson of Etowah High School are nominees for the 2018-2019 LifeChanger of the Year Award.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Lauren Garcia of CCSD's Preschool Centers Posted On: Saturday, January 12, 2019 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate CCSD Preschool Centers 2019 Teacher of the Year Lauren Garcia! Teacher Lauren Garcia meets parents at the beginning of their own learning process: raising a child with special needs. She teaches them expertly, as she does their children at the Johnston Preschool Center, about the importance of setting goals, valuing progress, and celebrating every success.
State Superintendent Listens to Student Pitch About Her Dream Project Posted On: Friday, January 11, 2019 .jpg?id=8312&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
State School Superintendent Richard Woods came to ET Booth MS to hear a presentation by eighth-grader Ila Prabhuram, who serves on the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. The Council is made up of 120 students from across Georgia to provide feedback and discussion about state board policies, as well as participate in service projects and serve as student ambassadors.
Special Event Focused on Resources for Children with Special Needs Posted On: Thursday, January 10, 2019 
The Cherokee County School District presents an annual Agency Information Fair for parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers to learn more about services in the community for children with special needs. This year's free event is on March 21. Please see the flier posted online here for more info, as well as this list of participating organizations.
Teachers Learn Classroom Strategies to Assist Students Posted On: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 .jpg?id=8230&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
More than 100 CCSD teachers attended a workshop Monday on understanding Social Emotional Learning and its impact on student attitude, behavior, and achievement. Teachers learned how to maintain a classroom environment where students can feel safe and build resilience, especially those students who have experienced trauma in their personal life and may be struggling.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Posted On: Saturday, December 22, 2018 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Carmel Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Melanie Phillips! Kindergarten teacher Melanie Phillips' heart hurts when she hears her students described as "those kids."
Join CCSD: We're Seeking a Supervisor of Application Support Services Posted On: Friday, December 21, 2018 
Please share this information… we're seeking a Supervisor of Application Support Services to join our CCSD family! To apply: Click Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net. For more information & to make referrals: contact CCSD Recruitment Coordinator Lindsay Bowley atLindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256. #CCSDfam
CCSD Students Celebrate the Holidays With Service Projects! Posted On: Friday, December 21, 2018 
Students throughout the Cherokee County School District celebrated the spirit of the season through service learning projects. They, with the support of teachers and staff, parents, and school partners, collected thousands of donations of gifts, food and other necessities for families in need in their community. Many also volunteered throughout the community to serve and spread holiday cheer. Here are a few photos from the many ways our students helped make the community a better place this holiday season! #CCSDfam
Teasley MS Celebrates the Spirit of the Season Posted On: Friday, December 21, 2018 .jpg?id=8074&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Teasley Middle School presented its annual Spirit of the Season program Friday morning in a school assembly. Students enjoyed entertaining skits, a dance presentation and performances by the chorus and band, all of which culminated in a presentation of their gifts to the community: 1600+ food items, 250+ toys and more than $2,000 in cash and gift card donations to make the holidays bright for area families. TMS also fulfilled holiday wishes for more than 200 families at the school.
Hickory Flat Elementary Students Create Colonial Village Posted On: Friday, December 21, 2018 .jpg?id=8100&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The fourth grade classes at Hickory Flat Elementary School turned their hallway and classrooms into a Colonial Christmas village before the break with costumes, decorations and lessons from the early days of America. Students made ornaments, solved colonial STEM problems, created silhouettes and learned calligraphy, among their activities.
Reminder: CCSD Middle and High Schools Dismiss Early Friday 12/21/18 Posted On: Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Cherokee County School District middle and high schools will have an early release day on Dec. 21, as students begin their winter holiday break. On Friday, Dec. 21, all CCSD high schools and middle schools will dismiss on a half-day schedule, with buses departing early. Elementary school dismissal is not affected and will remain 2:15 p.m. Preschool program dismissal also is not affected. The After School Program will not be offered at CCSD elementary schools.
Four CCSD Schools Honored by Governor for Academic Progress and Success Posted On: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 
Four Cherokee County School District schools have been honored by the Governor for academic progress and success! Avery Elementary School and R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy earned top Gold Awards and Creekview High School won Silver in the "Greatest Gains" ratings announced by Gov. Nathan Deal. These awards recognize only 112 schools statewide that earned a three-year average CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index) Progress Score ranking in at least the 93rd percentile.
CCSD Georgia Lottery PreK Classes Enrollment Begins in February Posted On: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 
Open enrollment for the Cherokee County School District's Georgia Lottery Pre-K Classes program begins in February for an earlier start to the annual process. The earlier start, which has been moved up from the spring, will provide parents more time to seek other preschool options should their 4-year-old not win a spot in the lottery drawing for the program's limited seats.
Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Wins Award for School Garden! Posted On: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 
The Cherokee Farm to School Second Annual Golden Shovel Award was presented to Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy and teacher Mollie Guy! Cherokee Farm to School is a collaboration between the Cherokee County Farm Bureau, local farms and agriculture businesses, and the Cherokee County School District and its School Nutrition program. The award recognizes a teacher who goes above and beyond in school garden work at his or her school. The winning school receives a raised garden bed from the Cherokee County Farm Bureau, and the honored teacher receives a trophy and a real shovel.
CCSD Bus Drivers Deliver Donations to Foster Children Posted On: Monday, December 17, 2018 .jpg?id=8004&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD bus drivers and other transportation employees donated food, treats, pillows, linens and other essentials for the boys in foster care at Goshen Valley Boys Ranch in Waleska. The donations were delivered via school bus on Monday, December 17 by Deputy Superintendent Trey Olson, Transportation Director Jim Georges, Transportation Specialists Joan Dillon and David Ammons, as well as driver Joseph "Sarge" Farrell, who drives the middle/high school route that serves the ranch.
CCSD Student Wins Regional Essay Contest! Posted On: Monday, December 17, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District student has won the region's annual student essay contest on protecting water resources! Woodstock Middle School seventh-grader Bryce Jones not only was named the Cherokee County winner in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District's annual contest, he also was named the regional winner out of more than 1,200 entries.
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Lori Moore of Boston Elementary School Posted On: Saturday, December 15, 2018 
Lori Moore headed to college with plans to become a broadcast journalist. But she soon realized the headline she hoped would define her life story would be a different one: "Educator Makes Positive Impact on Students' Lives."
Board Briefs - Special Edition: School Board Members Meet With Legislative Delegation Posted On: Friday, December 14, 2018 
The Cherokee County School Board on Friday, Dec. 14, presented its 2019 Legislative Partnership Priorities to members of the county's Legislative Delegation, including pleas for continued local control of educational decisions and increased State funding for school safety and security. The annual breakfast meeting hosted by the School Board included a review by School Board Chair Kyla Cromer of those Priorities, as well as time for the legislators to share what issues they plan to advocate for during the session.
CCSD Schools Celebrate "Hour of Code" All Week! Posted On: Friday, December 14, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District participated in the National Hour of Code event… but instead of just an hour, celebrated for an entire week! Students participated both through lessons on computers and "unplugged" activities that taught them coding principles without using technology. Here are a few photos of the many activities that happened districtwide! #CCSDfam #CCSDstem
Board Briefs: CCSD Begins Personnel Hiring Process for Next School Year Posted On: Friday, December 14, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, began the School District's personnel hiring process for next school year, which will not include significant growth. The first step in this process is adoption of the Superintendent of Schools' organizational chart, which will be in effect for the next two years, and was approved unanimously by the School Board. As student enrollment growth has slowed, the plan calls for reorganizing central office Divisions and restructuring roles to allow for better use of current staff to serve changing needs.
Seniors Bid Farewell to the Gridiron in 2018 Varsity Brands Senior Bowl Posted On: Thursday, December 13, 2018 .jpg?id=7858&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
More than 200 senior football players, cheerleaders, marching band members and JROTC cadets had one last night under the lights as CCSD high schools came together for the 2018 Varsity Brands Senior Bowl. The White team, comprised of players from Cherokee, Creekview and River Ridge HS, claimed the win over the Gray team, formed from Etowah, Sequoyah and Woodstock. All proceeds from the charity game went to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Students Ranked Nationally for Career Skills! Posted On: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 
A group of Sequoyah High School students is nationally ranked for its career skills! The Sequoyah Hot Rodders team of Automotive Technology students placed seventh at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Engine Challenge Competition in Las Vegas… outscoring teams from across the country!
CCSD Schools, Offices on 2-Hour Delay Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 Posted On: Monday, December 10, 2018
Due to forecasted icy road conditions, all CCSD schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. Buses will pick up 2 hours late; school will end on time. We will closely monitor conditions overnight to determine if further action is needed. Updates will be shared on our website and social media, and by email to parents. How do we decide? Learn more here (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/school-closure-decision-process). #SafeCherokee
Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Leslie Kreiger of Bascomb Elementary School Posted On: Monday, December 10, 2018 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Bascomb Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Leslie Kreiger! When new kindergartners walk through the door of teacher Leslie Kreiger's Bascomb Elementary School classroom, they find themselves eye-to-eye with her.
Connections Newsletter: Update Your Inclement Weather Early Dismissal Info by 12/7! Posted On: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
The latest issue of our CCSD Connections parent newsletter is online now! Read up on all the latest CCSD news including important info about inclement weather: Friday, Dec. 7, is the last day to update your inclement weather early dismissal transportation plan using our online system! #CCSDfam
CCSD School Named a Georgia Title I Distinguished School! Posted On: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District elementary school has been named a Georgia Title I Distinguished School! R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy has achieved the elite recognition awarded only to the top 5% of Title I schools in the State based on its students' academic success and progress last school year. Title I schools are those that serve higher populations of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Extra Law Enforcement Presence at Schools Used as Polls Today Posted On: Tuesday, December 4, 2018
In cooperation with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, there will be an increased law enforcement presence today (12/4/18) at CCSD schools used as polling sites (http://bit.ly/runoff12418 ), with an emphasis on arrival, dismissal and ASP dismissal times. # SafeCherokee
Boston ES Named National Beta School of Distinction! Posted On: Monday, December 3, 2018 
Boston Elementary School has been named a 2018-19 National Beta School of Distinction! This award recognizes schools with Beta or Junior Beta Clubs that are growing and showing outstanding academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others.
Meet a CCSD School Teacher of the Year: Lisa Nations of Ball Ground ES STEM Academy Posted On: Saturday, December 1, 2018 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Lisa Nations! Lisa Nations is a rock for Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy and her community.
Woodstock HS Students Win Statewide Economics Challenge! Posted On: Thursday, November 29, 2018 
Woodstock High School students are economics state champions! A team of four seniors won first-place statewide in the Georgia Council of Economic Education's Georgia Personal Finance Challenge. They now head to the national competition in May!
Canton Rotary Club Donates $5,000 to Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Posted On: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy celebrated its new partnership with the Rotary Club of Canton on Tuesday -- and accepted a generous donation to help its special needs students! Club members visited the school for lunch and a tour of its accessibility lab, which provides sensory learning opportunities for special needs students. The Club's $5,000 donation presented on Tuesday will fund additional equipment for the lab, which was created by teacher Amy Jones.
Georgia First Lady Visits Two CCSD Elementary Schools Posted On: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 
Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal visited two Cherokee County School District elementary schools this week to read to students. During her visits to Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy and Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy, Mrs. Deal read stories about achieving dreams and spoke to students about their own career aspirations. She encouraged students to work hard and continue reading every day! #CCSDfam
Woodstock HS Navy Junior ROTC Team Headed to Area Championship! Posted On: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 
Congrats to the Woodstock High School Navy Junior ROTC Academic Team on winning the North Cobb Area 12 Brain Brawl, qualifying them for the Area Championship in March! Team members are, from left to right, Ansley Reed-Triola, Anna Fournaris, Ben Ziemecki, Harrison Provost, Noah Myers and Sebastian Escamilla. Their coach is teacher Lt. Mark Fagan. #CCSDfam
CCSD Middle and High Schools to Dismiss Early Dec. 21 Posted On: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Cherokee County School District middle and high schools will have an early release day on Dec. 21, as students begin their winter holiday break. On Friday, Dec. 21, all CCSD high schools and middle schools will dismiss on a half-day schedule, with buses departing early . Elementary school dismissal is not affected and will remain 2:15 p.m. Preschool program dismissal also is not affected. The After School Program will not be offered at CCSD elementary schools.
Meet a CCSD School Teacher of the Year: Bonnie Smith of Avery Elementary School! Posted On: Friday, November 23, 2018 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Avery Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Bonnie Smith! A special U.S. flag hangs in the main hallway of Avery Elementary School that symbolizes the impact of its Teacher of the Year, Bonnie Smith.
Meet a CCSD School Teacher of the Year: Brooke McMullen of Arnold Mill Elementary School! Posted On: Friday, November 16, 2018 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate Arnold Mill Elementary School 2019 Teacher of the Year Brooke McMullen! Teacher Brooke McMullen's second-graders master more than State academic performance standards during their year in her Arnold Mill Elementary School classroom.
Meet a CCSD School Teacher of the Year: Pete Godfrey of ACE Academy! Posted On: Monday, November 12, 2018 
Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school's Teacher of the Year every week... please help us celebrate ACE Academy 2019 Teacher of the Year Pete Godfrey!
CCSD Schools Salute Veterans with Special Programs Posted On: Monday, November 12, 2018 
Schools throughout the Cherokee County School District celebrated Veterans Day with special programs and lessons on Friday and today. Activities included breakfasts for veterans invited by their children or grandchildren who attend the hosting school, with guest speakers, musical performances by students and the presentation of colors by students active in Scout troops. Students also made special displays to honor veterans, including those in their families who have passed away and soldiers considered missing in action. #CCSDfam
CCSD VILLA Participants Take a Field Trip to Tour Schools Posted On: Friday, November 9, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District's VILLA parent academy program participants took a field trip to tour schools this week – complete with a school bus ride! VILLA (Volunteer Instructional Leadership Learning Academy) is a free six-week program that offers participants the opportunity to learn more about the public schools in their community. In addition to classes with School Board and staff presentations on CCSD operations, participants take a field trip to see teaching and learning firsthand.
CCSD Leader Named Region 4-7A Athletic Director of the Year! Posted On: Thursday, November 8, 2018 
A CCSD leader has been named the Region 4-7A Athletic Director of the Year! Jeremy Adams, the athletic director and an assistant principal for Cherokee High School, now is in the running for the State title in recognition of his service to high school athletics and student athletes.
CCSD Schools Earn High Marks for School Climate Posted On: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 
Cherokee County School District schools have earned high ratings for cultivating a positive school climate! The District earned a 4-star average on the 5-star scale in the Georgia Department of Education's annual ratings, which measure how a community views the quality of its school's culture and character; the highest possible rating is 5 stars. The rating is based on a survey of students, parents and teachers; student discipline issue rates; and daily attendance.
CCSD Drama Students Win Honors at Region One Act Play Contest! Posted On: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 
Cherokee County School District drama students shone at Regional One Act Play Contest competitions! In Region 6-6A, Sequoyah High School hosted Regions and earned second place overall, with River Ridge High School placing fifth and Creekview High School competing. In Region 4-7A, Cherokee High School hosted the competition and placed second, followed by Etowah High School in third and Woodstock High School in fourth place.
Cherokee HS Student's Photography Featured in New York Times Posted On: Friday, November 2, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District student's photography and commentary on his generation has been published by the New York Times! Cherokee High School junior Noah Lee is one of 36 high school students whose photograph was selected from thousands entered across the country at the media company's request. The Times asked teens to "analyze media and adult stereotypes about their generation — then take photos to counter them."
Creekview High School JROTC Raider Team Named State Champs - Again! Posted On: Friday, November 2, 2018 
The Creekview High School JROTC Raider Team has won the U.S. Army State Championships for the second consecutive year and competes this weekend at Nationals! Student team commander Sgt. Major Dylan Burgess led his classmates to defend last year's State title by winning first- and second-place trophies in every event at the State championships, the only team to do so. The team now travels to Nationals this weekend to compete against 24 other states from across the country. The CrossFit-style competition includes six hours of athletic events with cadets completing all events as a team rather than as individuals.
CCSD Celebrates Mill Creek ES Teacher as CCSD Teacher of the Year at Legacy Makers Banquet Posted On: Friday, November 2, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District honored extraordinary educators with a dinner, tributes and gifts at the 2018 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration on Thursday night... with a new twist: the surprise announcement of the CCSD Teacher of the Year at the event. With the creation this year of a new Finalist level of recognition, also came the decision to make the announcement of the overall winner a surprise at the dinner, and Mill Creek Middle School PE and health teacher Dana Townsend received the exciting news at the end of the program!
CCSD Teacher Named to State School Superintendent's Advisory Council Posted On: Thursday, November 1, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District educator has been tapped to serve on the State School Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council! Creekview High School American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Andrea Sheldon is among the select group of teachers from across Georgia selected to represent their profession on the board. The Council meets twice a year to advise Georgia Superintendent of School Dr. Richard Woods on State-level education issues and provide him insight as to how those decisions impact classroom teachers and instruction.
CCSD VILLA Program Encourages Parent Engagement! Posted On: Thursday, November 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District's second annual VILLA Program now underway encourages and celebrates parent engagement! The parent academy program began last year in CCSD as a pilot initiative developed with the Georgia School Boards Association and with the support of Cherokee County School Board Chair Kyla Cromer, who championed the idea during her re-election campaign.
Freedom MS Wins CCSD Middle School Academic Bowl! Posted On: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 
Freedom Middle School earned the top trophy at this year's Cherokee County School District Middle School Academic Bowl. Creekland Middle School came in second at the event, which is organized by CCSD's Office of Curriculum & Instruction and was hosted this year by Dean Rusk Middle School.
CCSD Hosting Dual Enrollment Information Night for All High School Parents Posted On: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 
What is Dual Enrollment? Who can participate? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? If you have questions like these, please join us for a free CCSD Dual Enrollment Information Night open to all CCSD high school parents at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Sequoyah HS or Thursday, Nov. 15, at Etowah HS.
CCSD Lead Nurse, School Nurse Named State Award Finalists Posted On: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 
Two Cherokee County School District nurses are statewide award finalists! CCSD Lead Nurse Gwen Chambers and Arnold Mill Elementary School Nurse Betty Miller are finalists for the March of Dimes 2018 Georgia Nurse of the Year Awards, which honor excellence in patient care, compassion, and service.
CCSD Assistant Principal Named Finalist for Statewide Title! Posted On: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District leader has been named a finalist for the statewide title of 2019 Georgia Assistant Principal of the Year! Creekview High School Assistant Principal Jessica Whitley is one of five leaders announced today as finalists for the award presented by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals. The winner of the award, which is open to middle and high school assistant principals statewide, recognizes "outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students."
CCSD, GBI to Co-Host Summit on Youth Suicide Prevention Nov. 5 Posted On: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District and Georgia Bureau of Investigation next week will co-host a summit on youth suicide prevention. 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.
CCSD School Earns National Recognition for Improving Instruction! Posted On: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM has earned national recognition for its successful efforts to improve classroom instruction! The school, led by Principal Joey Moss, has earned the Model Professional Learning Community at Work honor from Solution Tree, one of only 200 honored schools and districts in the nation – and only the second school in Georgia, following Etowah High School.
CCSD Continues to Exceed State Accountability Scores Posted On: Monday, October 29, 2018
The Cherokee County School District for the sixth consecutive year has exceeded the State's average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) accountability system score, which annually calculates student academic achievement and progress. The School District's 2017-18 CCRPI average, released today by the Georgia Department of Education, is 79, as compared to the State average of 76.6. Scores at all three levels of CCSD schools surpass State performance: 78.9 elementary (77.8 Georgia); 76.5 middle (76.2); 81.2 high (75.3). Significant formula revisions to this year's system make it impossible to accurately compare these new averages to past results, according to the GDOE.
Thank You to Our School Bus Drivers! Posted On: Friday, October 26, 2018 .jpg?id=6417&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
CCSD held a Bus Driver Appreciation breakfast at its transportation depots this week, thanks to our sponsor Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Drivers were treated to biscuits, fruit and coffee, with door prizes and small tokens of appreciation from CHOA.
CCSD Class of 2018 Outscores State, Nation on SAT Posted On: Thursday, October 25, 2018 
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2018 outscored the previous class, topped State and National averages and ranked second among metro Atlanta counties on the SAT, according to results released today by the College Board! The CCSD Class of 2018 earned an average total score of 1122, an increase from last year's 1121, on the curriculum-based, college entrance and placement exam – the most commonly recognized measure of achievement for high school students. The score exceeds the National public school average by 73 points and the State by 68 points… and ranks CCSD as the ninth highest-performing school district statewide!
CCSD Opens Transition Academy to Support Students with Disabilities Posted On: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 .jpg?id=6471&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Transition Academy helps young adults with cognitive disabilities make a smooth transition into the community after they exit the school system.
CCSD Honored with Top State Awards for Communications Posted On: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District won top awards for communications and community engagement including three "Best in State" top honors! The Georgia School Public Relations Association's Annual Publications, Photography & Electronic Media Contest recognizes outstanding work by public schools, school systems, post-secondary institutions, and educational agencies and associations. The winners were announced at the Association's Annual Conference on Saturday; CCSD earned the highest total of "Best in State" awards presented, as well as six Gold, 11 Silver and four Bronze awards.
CCSD Students Improve Performance on AP Exams Posted On: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 
CCSD high school students improved their performance on College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2018, with 74% of students scoring a 3 or higher, up from 71% in 2017 and again exceeding state and national averages.
CCSD School Named Finalist for Three Statewide STEM Education Awards! Posted On: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District elementary school is a finalist for three statewide STEM education awards! The Technology Association of Georgia and the TAG Education Collaborative have selected Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy as a finalist for its 2018 Georgia STEM Education Awards.
CCSD School Nutrition Honored at State Awards Ceremony! Posted On: Monday, October 22, 2018 
Congratulations to CCSD's School Nutrition program, which formally accepted its Platinum-level Golden Radish Award at an awards ceremony in Atlanta today! CCSD School Nutrition, which serves 5 million meals each year in our school cafeterias, for the second consecutive year won the award from Georgia's Departments of Agriculture, Public Health and Education, and Georgia Organics.
CCSD Board Briefs: School Board Approves Purchase of Future School Site Posted On: Thursday, October 18, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, purchased land for a replacement Canton Elementary School, the construction of which will be included in the 2021 Education Special Local Option Sales Tax renewal proposal. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said the purchase of 63 acres on the east side of Reinhardt College Parkway (Highway 140) 2.8 miles north of the Riverstone Parkway/Waleska Road intersection for $26,000 an acre is a promise kept by him and the School Board.
CCSD School Clinics Benefit from Northside Hospital Cherokee Support Posted On: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 
Thanks to the support of partner Northside Hospital Cherokee, the Cherokee County School District received EpiPens at no cost for all of its schools! The cost of the pens – auto-injectors that can be life-saving in cases of serious allergic reaction - was waived by manufacturer, Mylan, as part of its EpiPen4Schools program. CCSD's participation in the program was made possible by NHC Dr. Matthew Simmons, who wrote prescriptions for each school's clinic.
CCSD Class of 2018 Excels on ACT! Posted On: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 
More Cherokee County School District Class of 2018 students took the ACT exam than any previous class, while maintaining impressive averages and exceeding National and State averages! Results released today show the Class of 2018 posted an excellent overall score of 23, while a record number took the challenging college entrance and placement examination: 1,809 students -- an 11-percent increase from the previous year. The score ranks CCSD third among metro Atlanta counties and seventh in Georgia – out of 180 school districts!
CCSD Hosting PTA Program on Drug Addiction & Prevention Oct. 24 Posted On: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District next week will host a PTA-sponsored program for parents on drug addiction and prevention with guest speakers including Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds.
CCSD Hosts Event to Encourage School Partnerships! Posted On: Friday, October 12, 2018 .jpg?id=5715&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Representatives from businesses and organizations throughout the community came out Thursday to Partner Up with CCSD schools! Participants met one-on-one with leaders from CCSD's schools to share coffee and conversation about partnership opportunities. Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for sponsoring the Partner Up event.
CCSD Celebrates National School Lunch Week, Oct. 15-19 Posted On: Friday, October 12, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week next week with special entrees! The National School Lunch Program serves 30 million children every day, and this year's celebration theme, "Lots 2 Love," encourages students and school nutrition professionals to share what they love most about school lunch.
Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking More School Crossing Guards! Posted On: Friday, October 12, 2018 
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking more dedicated crossing guards to protect our students and keep traffic moving safely around our schools! # SafeCherokee
Community Partners Provide Wagons to CCSD Preschools Posted On: Thursday, October 11, 2018 
CCSD Preschools recently received a donation of six wagons, three of which are outfitted to carry medical equipment, to help children with special needs.
CCSD Teacher Earns Educator Award from Yale University Posted On: Monday, October 8, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned a top educator honor presented by Yale University! Matt Bartula of Sequoyah High School has won the 2018 Yale Educator Award – one of only 59 teachers worldwide to be honored.
Curtains Up on CCSD's High School Theater Season! Posted On: Friday, October 5, 2018 
Curtains up! CCSD's high school theater season kicks off tonight at Cherokee High School and continues with fall shows from all of our outstanding troupes! #CCSDfam
18 CCSD Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students! Posted On: Friday, October 5, 2018 
Eighteen Cherokee County School District high school seniors have been named National Merit Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation! This recognition is based on the high scores the students earned on the PSAT. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses that will be awarded in the spring.
CCSD High School Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Thursday, October 4, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District senior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT! Etowah High School senior Victoria "Tori" Ridgeway earned the top composite score of 36 on the college entrance and placement test – a feat accomplished by, on average, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT!
CCSD Surprises Four CCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists! Posted On: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District began a new tradition today by surprising four teachers with the news they are CCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists! Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower visited the four teachers' classrooms to announce their selection, from the field of all CCSD schools' and centers' Teachers of the Year, to vie for the top honor. "Our School District truly is defined by the quality of our teachers, both their classroom instruction and the culture they create as role models and leaders," Dr. Hightower said. "With as many schools and teachers as we have, we certainly were ready to create another level of Teacher of the Year recognition. We're so proud of these finalists; they're not just great educators -- they're great people." The finalists are: Tabatha Box, math teacher at Etowah High School; Jama McCartney, art teacher at Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy; Karen Reynolds, first-grade teacher at Little River Elementary School; and Dana Townsend, PE teacher at Mill Creek Middle School.
Express Gateway Now Open for Updating Student Information Posted On: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 
Express Gateway update portal, the online system for parents to change phone, email or important information for students, is now available.
CCSD's "Kickin' It With Kale" for Farm to School Month! Posted On: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 
CCSD is participating in Georgia's Farm to School month celebration with special menu items including a Kickin' it with Kale salad on Wednesday! The fresh kale, cranberry and apple salad will be available throughout CCSD cafeterias as a side choice at lunch on Wednesday, with students encouraged to try kale, a vegetable that may be new to them.
CCSD Student Selected for Harvard University High School Program! Posted On: Monday, October 1, 2018 
A Woodstock High School student has been selected for a Harvard University high school debate program! Junior Laney Broussard is one of an elite group of students, selected from hundreds of applications, to participate on the 2019 Harvard Debate Council through the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project.
CCSD Celebrating Farm to School Month! Posted On: Monday, October 1, 2018 
October is Farm to School Month, and the Cherokee County School District and its School Nutrition Program are celebrating! The CCSD School Nutrition Program has won state and national recognition for its commitment to serving fresh ingredients from local farms in cafeterias and educating students about agriculture and healthy eating.
Dean Rusk MS Kicks Off Breakfast Program with Special Guests Posted On: Friday, September 28, 2018 .jpg?id=5247&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Dean Rusk MS held a breakfast kickoff with the Atlanta Community Food Bank on Friday September 28th from 8:15 - 9 am while students arrived for school.
CCSD Honored at Georgia School Nutrition Association Awards Luncheon! Posted On: Friday, September 28, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District was honored with two awards at the Georgia School Nutrition Association's annual fall luncheon this week! The School District's School Nutrition program, which is led by Director Tina Farmer, was formally recognized at the event as a Georgia USDA Best Practice Award winner in the category of Farm to School Programs. The State announced this summer that CCSD had earned the prestigious award, which honors school nutrition programs that serve locally grown foods and educate students about them, for the second consecutive year.
CCSD Parent Mentor Earns Statewide Honor! Posted On: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District parent mentor has earned a top statewide award for her service! JoEllen Hancock, a 13-year parent mentor who supports the families of students served by CCSD's Office of Special Education, won the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership's 2018 Phil Pickens Award.
CCSD PE Teachers Named Georgia's Recreation Specialists of the Year! Posted On: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 
Two Cherokee County School District teachers have been named Georgia's Recreation Specialists of the Year! Amy Aenchbacher and Dave Martinez, who both work as adaptive physical education specialists for CCSD's Special Education department, earned the honor from the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (GAHPERD).
CCSD Teacher Earns Scholarship for Science Education Leaders! Posted On: Monday, September 24, 2018 
Woodstock MS teacher Victoria Corr has earned the Charles "Coach" Cooper Scholarship awarded by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation.
CCSD High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb Posted On: Thursday, September 20, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District's graduation rate has reached a new high, with 87.4% of the Class of 2018 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school.
Board Briefs: School Board Supports Parents, Employees on Keeping School Calendar Posted On: Friday, September 14, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, voiced their support of parents and employees, who overwhelmingly voted in a recent survey to keep the current school calendar – and local control of it. In response to widespread media coverage of the formation of a Senate Study Committee to mandate a school start date after Labor Day for all Georgia public schools, the CCSD Office of Communications over the past week conducted a brief survey of parents, employees and the School Board's Student Delegates. The survey resulted in 8,305 responses from parents and 2,674 responses from employees.
CCSD Leaders Earn Top Honors for PE & Health Advocacy! Posted On: Thursday, September 13, 2018 
Two Cherokee County School District leaders have earned top awards from a statewide organization in recognition of their advocacy for physical education and health programs!
Five CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists! Posted On: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 
Five Cherokee County School District high school seniors today were named 2019 National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists in the prestigious annual competition! They are: of Cherokee HS, Anne Greer; of Creekview HS, Noah Tetpon; of Etowah HS, Kieran Black; of River Ridge HS, Mia McMahill; and of Sequoyah HS, Natasha Ambriz-Villela. Less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors are named semi-finalists.
Four CCSD Students Named to State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council! Posted On: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 
Four Cherokee County School District students have been named to the State School Superintendent's 2018-19 Student Advisory Council! Woodstock HS junior Zakwan Khan, Creekland MS eighth-graders Sean Czerner and Brayden Fuentes, and E.T. Booth MS eighth-grader Ila Prabhuram are among the 120 students statewide selected to serve on the board of middle and high school students. This is the second consecutive year Brayden has been chosen to serve.
CCSD School Nutrition Wins Top Award for Fresh and Healthy Meals! Posted On: Monday, September 10, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District for the second consecutive year has earned Georgia's top honor for preparing and serving fresh, healthy meals to students! CCSD's School Nutrition program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, earned the Golden Radish Award at the Platinum Level from the Georgia's Departments of Agriculture, Public Health, Education and Georgia Organics.
Don't Forget to Reapply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals by Sept. 12! Posted On: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 
Applications for free and reduced-price meals must be completed every school year under Federal guidelines. If your student was approved for free of reduced-price meals last school year, the approval has been extended for the first 30 operating days of the school year. Previous year meal benefits will expire on Sept. 12, 2018 unless a new application is received.
Celebrating Smiles & Partnerships at the Ralph Bunche Center Posted On: Friday, August 31, 2018 
The Ralph Bunche Center in Canton, a CCSD Preschool Center, celebrated an exceptional school partner this week. The Christian Egner Foundation, named for a student who passed away, raises funds to benefit the Center and other programs in the community that serve special needs children. The Foundation on Thursday celebrated its Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting, and the preschool hosted the ceremony at its playground. The ceremony included special singing by students and guests.
CCSD Announces School-Level Teacher of the Year Winners Posted On: Friday, August 31, 2018 
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District's School Teachers of the Year winners! At the start of every school year, each CCSD school is asked to select its own Teacher of the Year. These school-level winners now are eligible for the honor of Cherokee County School District 2019 Teacher of the Year!
CCSD Sponsoring Fire Safety Poster, Essay Contests for Students! Posted On: Thursday, August 30, 2018 
CCSD's Office of Safety & Security, in collaboration with Cherokee County Office of Fire & Emergency Services and Woodstock Fire Department, is sponsoring a districtwide fire safety contest for students! National Fire Prevention Week is October 7–13, 2018, and the theme is: "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere."
Twenty-seven CCSD Schools Named to Georgia SHAPE Honor Roll Posted On: Monday, August 27, 2018 
Twenty-seven Cherokee County School District schools have been named to the Governor's SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll! The recognition honors the commitment of schools to the health and well-being of students through fitness and nutrition. The PE and Health teachers who made these awards possible will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the Board's Sept. 13 meeting. Schools also receive prizes of banners and sports equipment from the SHAPE program based on the medal level they achieved.
TOTY Times Two: Husband and Wife Garner Teacher of the Year Honors Posted On: Monday, August 27, 2018 .jpg?id=4354&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating a special pair of school Teachers of the Year!
Cherokee County School Board Members Visit CCSD Schools! Posted On: Friday, August 24, 2018
Cherokee County School Board Members visited schools throughout CCSD over the past week to see students already hard at work learning! We hope you enjoy this brief slideshow of photos from their visits. # CCSDfam
Teasley MS Teacher Earns State Recognition for Math Instruction! Posted On: Friday, August 24, 2018 
A Teasley Middle School teacher has earned State recognition for excellence in teaching mathematics! Dr. Iona Strougo is a 2018 State-level finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! The National awards program recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership in the two subject areas.
CCSD Names 2018-19 Student Advisor, Student Delegates to School Board Posted On: Monday, August 20, 2018
The Cherokee County School District has named the 2018-19 Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board. The School Board has included a Student Advisor position on its board since 1999, and for the past eight years, a Student Delegate from each high school also has been selected. These students serve for one year to give input and feedback to the School Board; the advisor role is rotated among CCSD high schools. This year's Student Advisor is Chase Thomas of Etowah HS. The Student Delegates are: Jessica Rios of ACE Academy; Morgan Feltham of Cherokee HS; Ann Blakey of Creekview HS; Angelica Millen of River Ridge HS; Natasha Ambriz-Villela of Sequoyah HS; and Blake Adkins of Woodstock HS.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Leasing Gym to County Posted On: Friday, August 17, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, approved leasing Hickory Flat Elementary School's former gym to the Cherokee County government to use for community recreation purposes. The Cherokee County School District has maintained the original gym since the school community opted four years ago to discontinue its use in favor of the modern, air-conditioned gym. When the Cherokee County government recently inquired with CCSD staff about possibly leasing the facility for community use, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower recommended the School Board approve such an agreement.
Mill Creek MS Student Wins Honor from Atlanta Braves! Posted On: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
A Mill Creek Middle School seventh-grader enjoyed a wiffle ball game of a lifetime with his classmates Tuesday as they celebrated his big heart. The Atlanta Braves surprised Bronco Reese, a heart transplant recipient who then overcame cancer, with one of its Community Hero Awards. The pep rally ceremony came complete with the Heavy Hitters drum line, Blooper mascot and half a dozen Braves players… including Woodstock High School grad Nick Markakis.
Three CCSD Schools Recognized for Supporting Safe Routes to School Posted On: Friday, August 10, 2018
Three CCSD schools have earned recognition from Safe Routes to School for their efforts to encourage students to walk and bike more and stay safe! Clayton Elementary School earned the Gold Partner Award from the nonprofit organization, with Bascomb Elementary School and Woodstock Elementary School both winning Bronze Partner Awards. #CCSDfam
CCSD Sets 2018-19 Curriculum Night Schedule Posted On: Friday, August 10, 2018
It's Curriculum Night time! CCSD Curriculum Night programs provide parents with an overview of what their children will learn this school year. Hope to see you there! #CCSDfam
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Named Microsoft Showcase School! Posted On: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy has earned global recognition for its leadership in effectively using technology for teaching and learning! The school has been selected by Microsoft as a 2018-19 Microsoft Showcase School in honor of its successful integration of educational technology in the classroom to benefit students and teachers. Only 39 schools nationwide were selected as Showcase Schools! Clark Creek ES STEM Academy is one of only three schools in Georgia named to the list… which again also includes Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy.
CCSD Seeking Applications for School Police Officers Posted On: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 
Please share our new job listing for School Police Officer -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/ApplyCCSDpolice
Cherokee County PTA Units, Leaders Win State Awards Posted On: Monday, August 6, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District's school PTA units and leaders have won top State awards for their family engagement efforts! The Georgia PTA presents statewide awards to outstanding PTA units and parent leaders at its annual conference, and CCSD claimed an impressive list of high honors. The CCSD winners will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the School Board's Aug. 16 meeting.
Friday Night Lights! CCSD Football Schedule Set Posted On: Friday, August 3, 2018 
Friday Night Lights time is nearly here! Scrimmages kick off next week, with the regular season beginning Aug. 17. Check out the full CCSD schedule for high school varsity football games below. Let's go, #CCSDfam!
The Rain Isn't Stopping Our Best-Ever #CCSD1stDay Posted On: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 
The rain is not going to stop our students from having the best-ever #CCSD1stDay! We love seeing your photos... search for the hashtag to find more that your friends and neighbors are sharing on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. #CCSDfam
CCSD Parent Returns from Deployment and Surprises Son at School! Posted On: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
What an awesome #CCSD1stDay! Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy parent U.S. Air Force Major John Lloyd returned home Wednesday from a six-month deployment in Kuwait and surprised his son in class on the first day of school. Thank you for your service, and welcome home! #CCSDfam
#CCSD1stDay Message from Superintendent of Schools Posted On: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Please see the following message to parents from Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower: Today, we found silver linings in our rain clouds. No one wants to hear a forecast for rain on the first day of school. It soaks those new school clothes and backpacks, but, of greater importance, it also makes the morning traffic more challenging and dangerous. Our teachers and leaders carried on, many getting drenched as they greeted car riders in the process, but remaining enthusiastic and welcoming. And you carried on, too, and we appreciate the patience and kindness you showed, especially as buses were slowed by the rain and car rider lines grew long.
CCSD Promotes #SafeCherokee Message with New Video Posted On: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 
We need your help in spreading an important message as our students head back to school: #SafeCherokee Please check out this brief video - http://bit.ly/CCSDSafeCherokee - featuring Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds, and a united force of our community's law enforcement and public safety officers and first-responders.
CCSD Works Through the Summer to Provide Services, Prep Schools Posted On: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
CCSD's summer break doesn't mean days off and down time for all its employees. The nine weeks of summer break are prime work time for many departments, which start preparing for the next school year as soon as the last bell rings in May..jpg?id=2974&width=200)
Check out our new video: Welcome to Your School Cafeteria! Posted On: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
CCSD School Nutrition staff are ready to welcome students to the cafeteria and help them understand how the cafeteria line and cashier process works! You can view the brief video here: http://bit.ly/CCSDcafeteria The video also features useful information for parents.
CCSD Continues to Exceed State Averages on Georgia Milestones! Posted On: Friday, July 27, 2018
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! CCSD has exceeded State averages every year since the tests that measure mastery of Georgia Performance Standards began. "We are focused on increasing students' mastery of the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in college, career and life," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. "These Milestones results show our students and teachers are consistently and successfully getting the job done. I'm so proud of them, their families and our partners and volunteers -- we're in this together with the same goal: making our community's future the best it can be."
CCSD Publishes 2018-19 First Day Facts report Posted On: Monday, July 23, 2018 
How many students are expected in CCSD schools this school year? How many new teachers will be in the classrooms? Who is my new Principal? 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.
CCSD Launches Online Back-to-School Gateway To Replace Paper Forms! Posted On: Monday, July 23, 2018
The Cherokee County School District today launches its Back-to-School Gateway, an online system designed to reduce paper waste and wasting parents' valuable time! The Back-to-School Gateway is a paperless, online registration system for students already enrolled in CCSD schools that replaces the dreaded stack of "first-day forms" with a quick digital check and update of students' existing contact and emergency notification information in CCSD's records system.
My Stop Bus Tracking System Expands to all CCSD Schools Posted On: Monday, July 23, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is expanding to all schools its system that allows parents to track their child's school bus on a smart phone or computer! The Transportation Department began testing the Versatrans My Stop system last school year, and after a successful pilot, the system will be available to all CCSD parents beginning July 30 – just in time for the first day of school on Aug. 1.
CCSD Introduces MealViewer Website & App Showcasing School Cafeteria Menus Posted On: Monday, July 23, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District will begin offering students and parents a closer look at school cafeteria menus this school year with the new MealViewer To Go app and website. The system, which launches today, not only lists what's on the breakfast and lunch menu each day, but includes photos and nutritional information. The menu for the first day of school is available now through MealViewer, with more menus, photos and nutritional information being added daily in preparation for the start of school.
CCSD Adds Expanded System for Reporting Safety Concerns Posted On: Monday, July 23, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District is adding an expanded system for reporting safety concerns! The SafeSchools Alert system will allow students, parents, school staff and everyone in the community to anonymously report safety concerns by text, email, online message or phone call. This system will replace the previous anonymous tip hotline.
Cherokee County School Board Tours Cherokee North Posted On: Monday, July 23, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools recently took a sneak peek at the newly renovated Cherokee North annex at Cherokee High School before it opens on the first day of school, Aug. 1. Cherokee North, formerly the home of Canton Elementary School, will alleviate overcrowding at the main campus and prepare for increasing enrollment -- 2,797 students are expected this school year, with 881 of that total in the ninth grade. Cherokee HS parents and students can get their first look at the school's open house from 9 to 11 a.m. on July 30.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Installation of More School Security Foyers Posted On: Friday, July 20, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, July 19, 2018, approved the installation of security foyers in 15 more schools, speeding up the project at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and his Safety and Security Ad Hoc Committee. The foyers will be constructed over the next year at Avery ES, Bascomb ES, Boston ES, Clayton ES, Hickory Flat ES, Johnston ES, Macedonia ES, Mountain Road ES and Sixes ES, and Creekland MS, E.T. Booth MS, Freedom MS, Mill Creek MS, Teasley MS, and Woodstock MS.
CCSD School, District Leaders Prepare for New School Year at Leadership Symposium Posted On: Thursday, July 19, 2018
The Cherokee County School District's school and district leaders kicked off the new school year with the annual CCSD Leadership Symposium professional development event! Thanks to the support of community partners, CCSD school and district leaders this week had the opportunity to attend two days of sessions designed to prepare them for the new school year. This year's event was held at Woodstock High School and was made possible by Presenting Sponsors, Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Credit Union of Georgia; and Platinum Sponsors, ABM Industry Groups, Goshen Valley and HP.
CCSD Hosts National Advanced School Resource Officer Course Posted On: Thursday, July 19, 2018
The Cherokee County School District School Police Department this week hosted a national training program for officers from across the state! In cooperation with the Georgia Association of Secondary School Law Enforcement Executives, CCSD hosted the National Association of School Resource Officers' (NASRO) Advanced School Resource Officer Course at Teasley Middle School in Canton.
Superintendent Meets with PTA Leaders to Kick Off Year! Posted On: Monday, July 16, 2018
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower today met with Cherokee County Council of PTA leaders to kick off another school year of outstanding partnership! Dr. Hightower said he looks forward to a great year ahead with the PTA, which he views as the Cherokee County School District's most important partner. "Our PTA gives unparalleled support for our students and staff, as evident through its thousands of hours of volunteer time, thousands of dollars in fundraising for school needs and thousands of voices advocating on our behalf," Dr. Hightower said. "We would not be able to succeed in our mission of 'Educating the Emerging Generation" without the PTA, and we're so grateful for all that they do."
CCSD Sponsors Successful Summer Programs Posted On: Tuesday, July 3, 2018
More than 1,300 students participated in CCSD Summer School opportunities in June for academic help and credit recovery, to prepare for high school, or to take extra high school classes. The high school credit recovery program culminated with a graduation ceremony at Etowah HS on Friday, with 50 students earning their high school diploma! A record 42 students walked across the stage at the ceremony and received their diplomas from School Board Members Vice Chair Mike Chapman and Patsy Jordan.
CCSD Wins Five National Awards for Communications! Posted On: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District has earned five National awards for excellence in communications and public relations! The National School Public Relations Association annually honors the best publications and electronic media produced by school districts nationwide as part of their communications efforts. "We can't succeed without our community's support, and our Office of Communications serves an important role in ensuring we not only share timely and relevant information with the community, but also provide opportunities for engagement," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. "These National awards recognize our dedication to providing the best service possible, which we're committed to further improving every day."
Cherokee County School Board Earns State Recognition for Governance & Leadership! Posted On: Friday, June 22, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board has earned state recognition for its outstanding governance and leadership! The Georgia School Boards Association has awarded the Cherokee County School Board its 2018 Quality School Board designation. The statewide recognition program celebrates school boards that consistently model best practices and meet specific high standards of excellence.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Budget, Approves Superintendent's Contract Renewal Posted On: Friday, June 22, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, June 21, 2018, approved the Annual Budget for 2018-19, which continues class-size reductions, increases safety and security spending and keeps the tax rate steady, and renewed the Superintendent of Schools' contract through June 2021. The budget recommended by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower grows the day-to-day operating budget to $406 Million from the current $385 Million based on rising student enrollment, the restoration of the final $4 Million in State "austerity budget cuts," and the property tax digest's recovery to pre-Recession levels. The millage property tax rate remains unchanged at 19.45 mills; the School Board held three public hearings prior to approval of the budget and millage rate.
Etowah HS Earns National Recognition for Raising Student Achievement! Posted On: Thursday, June 21, 2018
Etowah High School has earned national recognition for its successful efforts to raise student achievement! The school, led by Principal Robert Horn, has earned the Model Professional Learning Community at Work honor from Solution Tree, one of only 200 schools and districts in the nation – and the only school in Georgia — to do so. The Cherokee County School District uses the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model in all of its schools to encourage collaboration, the sharing of data and best practices, and professional development among teachers, who are grouped by subject area and/or grade level of instruction.
CCSD School Nutrition Wins State Award Posted On: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
CCSD Farm to School program wins kudos
Seven CCSD Students Selected for Model Atlanta Regional Commission Program Posted On: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Model ARC program gives students insight into regional issues 
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Wins State Award for Supporting Students Posted On: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 
CCSD elementary school earns a Star Award for Promising Practices
CCSD Teachers Serve as 2018 Advanced Placement (AP) Readers Posted On: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
17 CCSD teachers selected to read AP exam essays
CCSD Student Wins Regional Art Contest! Posted On: Monday, June 18, 2018 
Sequoyah HS student named regional winner
CCSD School Counselors Learn About Career Options for Students Posted On: Monday, June 18, 2018 
Summer Externship program gives CCSD counselors a peek into careers in local industries
CCSD Media Specialist Named Tops in Georgia Posted On: Monday, June 11, 2018 .jpg?id=1777&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Indian Knoll's Jennifer Lewis is the 2018 Library Media Specialist of the Year for Georgia
River Ridge HS Graduate Wins National Merit College Scholarship Posted On: Friday, June 8, 2018 
Irene Chen plans to study business at Emory University
CCSD Administrators Among County's Top Young Professionals Posted On: Friday, June 8, 2018 
Three of the Chamber of Commerce "Top 10 in 10" Young Professionals this year are CCSD administrators.
River Ridge HS Student Wins Congressional Art Contest! Posted On: Thursday, May 31, 2018
A Cherokee County School District student has won a Congressional art contest! 
CCSD Employees Learn to "Stop the Bleed" Posted On: Thursday, May 31, 2018
CCSD school nurses and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services trained more than 300 school employees on how to stop severe bleeding in a victim. .jpg?id=1635&width=550)
CCSD Offering Free Summer Meals through USDA Program Posted On: Tuesday, May 29, 2018
CCSD is again participating in the USDA Seamless Summer Option
Woodstock HS Announces Men's Basketball Head Coach Posted On: Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Josh Pierce to take over as head coach 
GCA Seeking Applicants for School Custodians for CCSD Schools Posted On: Tuesday, May 29, 2018
CCSD vendor GCA is now hiring school custodians 
CCSD to Offer Second Annual Parent Academy Program Posted On: Tuesday, May 29, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is accepting applications for its second annual parent academy program.
CCSD Honors Class of 2018 Valedictorians, Salutatorians at Scholar Recognition Banquet Posted On: Friday, May 25, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District and School Board honored the Class of 2018 Valedictorians and Salutatorians during the 18th Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet.
CCSD Seventh-Graders Recognized by Duke University! Posted On: Thursday, May 24, 2018 
More than 30 Cherokee County School District seventh-graders have been recognized by Duke University for their SAT and ACT scores! The Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) supports academically talented seventh-graders who have previously scored at or above the 95th percentile on a standardized test such as CogAT by providing them with the opportunity to take the SAT and ACT, which are college-entrance exams designed for above-average 11th– and 12th-grade students. This year, 159 CCSD students participated in the program, with 37 students earning State honors, and five students additionally earning Grand-level recognition.
CCSD Honors Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition Winners! Posted On: Thursday, May 24, 2018
A Cherokee County School District student won first place in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition! 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. Each CCSD school submitted a top entry for each grade level to compete at the District level, with 176 school-level winners submitted. District judges then selected a first-place winner for each grade level. The District's 13 first-place winners advanced to the Regional Educational Service Agency's competition, where six earned first place, and one of those entries went on to earn first place at State. Dean Rusk MS eighth-grader Isabelle Blevins' entry, "Hate to Love," earned first place at District, Region and State competition!
CCSD Students Place at State Elementary Science Olympiad Posted On: Thursday, May 24, 2018 
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Team Maroon and Mountain Road ES Team Red recently competed at the State Elementary Science Olypiad competition, after tying for first place in the Cherokee County event. Two Clark Creek students placed at the state competition.
CCSD Thanks Sponsors for Providing Meals for Officers Serving at Graduation! Posted On: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Thank you to Chick-fil-A of Cherokee County, Roly Poly of Woodstock and Sam's Club of Woodstock for providing meals and refreshments to CCSD School Police Department, Cherokee Sheriff's Office & Woodstock Police Department Officers who together are making our Class of 2018 graduation ceremonies a better and safer experience for students & their families and friends.
CCSD Announces Class of 2018 High School Graduates! Posted On: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District's Class of 2018 this week will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies! The ceremonies all will be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock (11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, 30188): • River Ridge HS: 4 p.m., Thursday, May 24 The ceremonies will be streamed on the FBC
• Etowah HS: 8 p.m., Thursday, May 24
• Creekview HS: 4 p.m., Friday, May 25
• Woodstock HS: 8 p.m., Friday, May 25
• Cherokee HS: 9 a.m., Saturday, May 26
• Sequoyah HS: 1 p.m., Saturday, May 26
CCSD Recognizes Six Regional, 3 State Winners for Social Studies Fair! Posted On: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 
Six Cherokee County School District projects submitted by students won at the Georgia Council for the Social Studies Northwest Regional Fair, with three going on to earn top honors at the State Fair! The competition began locally, with 95 projects entered by schools into the CCSD Social Studies Fair. Twenty-two projects placed first, earning those students the opportunity to compete at Regionals.
CCSD Congratulates Aramark Scholarship Winners! Posted On: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District recently congratulated the 12 Class of 2018 winners of Aramark scholarships! As part of its Partnership Agreement with CCSD, Aramark Education allotted funds for a $500 scholarship to be awarded to two outstanding Class of 2018 graduating seniors from each of CCSD's traditional high schools. The Aramark Scholarship Committee selected the winners, who were recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at a School Board meeting.
CCSD Recognizes Student Delegates to the School Board! Posted On: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District recently recognized its Student Delegates to the School Board for the 2017-18 School Year in appreciation of their service! The School Board has included a Student Advisor position on its board since 1999, and, for the past seven years, a Student Delegate from each high school.
CCSD Accepting Applications for School Police Officers! Posted On: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 
HEROES WANTED: The Cherokee County School District is seeking applications from POST-certified police officers interested in joining our growing Police Department! Details at bit.ly/CCSDjoinPD Join the #CCSDfam to support the children we serve and our entire community!
River Ridge HS Student Wins Top Reading Award! Posted On: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District student has been named the top high school reader in the State! River Ridge High School junior Grace Pfohl won first place and the title of Reader of the Year for the Secondary category (Grades 9-12) at the Georgia Reading Association's State Competition. Students are nominated for the award by a reading or English teacher based on the quality, quantity and variety of their reading. Winners are selected from nominees based on the student's essay and teacher's letter of recommendation.
CCSD Congratulates 13 Golden Apple Award Winners! Posted On: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 
Thirteen Cherokee County School District teachers have been honored as this year's Golden Apple Award winners! The Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International presents the annual awards to recognize one teacher from each selected school who exemplifies genuine care and dedication to students, strong instructional practices in the classroom and leadership within their school. The School District is divided into three sets of schools for the awards, and, each year, the chapter invites one set of schools to select an honoree for each of their schools.
CCSD Announces Class of 2018 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Posted On: Monday, May 21, 2018 
Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Cherokee County School District's Class of 2018! These students and their parents will be honored by the School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the 18th Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet on Wednesday. Each student also is invited to select a favorite teacher, and these teachers are honored at the Banquet as well.
The Science of Sports: Booth MS Students Learn STEM Lessons from Baseball Posted On: Friday, May 18, 2018 
Students on the 7th grade Lookout Mountain team at E.T. Booth MS have been learning about the science behind the sport of baseball as the center of their STEM classroom activities this spring. Students and teachers celebrated the end of the unit this week with a visit from Atlanta Braves mascot "Blooper," along with prize giveaways of Braves tickets and memorabilia. Through a CCSD partnership with the Atlanta Braves, the Booth MS team teachers were able to work with Science of Sport, a nonprofit organization that develops curriculum with the sole focus of bringing sports and STEM subjects together. The new curriculum was a "home run" with students and teachers, and is expected to be expanded to other CCSD middle schools next school year, as the district focuses on increasing the STEM rigor in its middle schools.
Liberty ES Wins International Award for Character Education! Posted On: Friday, May 18, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District elementary school has won an international award for character education and service learning! Liberty Elementary School on Friday, May 18, 2018 was one of 73 schools around the world — and the only one in Georgia — to be recognized by the nonprofit Character.org as a National School of Character. The school will be honored at the organization's 25th National Forum on Character in Washington, D.C. in October.
First Student Tech Academy Participants Celebrate Completion Posted On: Friday, May 18, 2018 
Fifth-grade students from Sixes ES and Clark Creek ES STEM Academy recently celebrated completion of a pilot CCSD technology program where they learned advanced Microsoft program skills that they will be using in middle and high school, and beyond. The CCSD Student Technology Academy (STA) is a pilot program that mimics an initiative known as the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) for teachers. CCSD teachers have been earning the prestigious MIE endorsement by completing a 16-hour course, which is focused on 21st-century learning concepts combined with the acquisition of new skills using Microsoft tools in the classroom.
Board Briefs: School Board Reviews Budget – Smaller Class Sizes, Increased Safety & Security Posted On: Friday, May 18, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, May 17, 2018, reviewed the Superintendent of Schools' recommended tentativeAnnual Budget for 2018-19, which calls for continued reduction in class sizes, greater spending on safety and security measures and no tax rate increase.
Teasley MS Teachers Win State Teaching Award! Posted On: Thursday, May 17, 2018 
Two Cherokee County School District teachers have won a statewide teaching award! Dr. Jennifer Reynolds and Greg Koch of Teasley Middle School have earned the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children's Co-Teaching Team of the Year Award for 2017-18.
Mill Creek MS Earns Digital Citizenship Certification Posted On: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 
Mill Creek Middle School has earned national certification for digital citizenship! The school has been named a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated "to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology."
5/25/18 Early Release Schedules for High Schools, Middle Schools Posted On: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Cherokee County School District high schools and middle schools will have early release days next week, which will affect traffic in the surrounding areas. Students at all CCSD high schools have the option of leaving campus early following final exams on varied schedules (check with your child's school if you need the schedule) beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 21, through Thursday, May 24. High school buses will continue to depart on their usual afternoon schedule. Middle and elementary school dismissal is not affected.
CCSD Wins Top National Award for Excellence in Teaching Practices Posted On: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District has won a top national award for excellence in teaching practices! The International Center for Leadership in Education, a division of global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, has named CCSD an Innovative District for 2018 – one of only 11 school districts in the Nation to be recognized!
CCSD Presents Leadership Degree and Certification Fair Posted On: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District recently presented its first CCSD Leadership Degree and Certification Fair to share information on leadership degrees with interested teachers and leaders. Forty-eight teachers and leaders attended the free session, which included one-on-one time with university representatives from Berry College, Kennesaw State University and Piedmont College. Berry and Piedmont College will be offering degree programs at CCSD facilities beginning this summer; KSU's programs are fully online.
Sequoyah HS JROTC Wins Silver Star Award! Posted On: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 
The Sequoyah High School Air Force JROTC Program has earned the Silver Star Award for Excellence in Community Service for the second year in a row and its 11th consecutive Distinguished Unit Award from the Department Of The Air Force! The Silver Star Award recognizes the top 5% of nearly 900 units nationwide based on community service in support of schools and local communities. The award is earned by units with the highest per cadet average of community service hours that are planned and conducted by cadets under the supervision of our instructors. This award also recognizes the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support of the school and local community.
GCA Holding Job Fairs for School Custodians Posted On: Friday, May 11, 2018
GCA, an ABM company, is seeking SCHOOL CUSTODIANS for the K-12 schools in Cherokee County. GCA is holding job fairs this weekend in Canton and Woodstock, and next week in downtown Canton. Candidates must apply in-person and qualified candidates** will be presented with an immediate contingent job offer* ON THE SPOT! (see details below)
Sixteen CCSD Students Selected for Georgia Governor's Honors Program! Posted On: Friday, May 11, 2018 
Sixteen Cherokee County School District students have been selected for the competitive Georgia Governor's Honors Program. The four-week summer instructional program at Berry College for rising high school juniors and seniors is designed to provide students with academic, cultural and social enrichment "necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators and leaders." Students live and study on the campus in Rome from June 17 to July 14.
Celebrating National School Nurse Day: Bridging the Gap! Posted On: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 
The Cherokee County School District is served every day by a team of 43 dedicated school nurses, who care for the whole student, whole school and whole community. Today is National School Nurse Day, and this year's statewide school nursing theme celebrates how these professionals are "Bridging the Gap" for the children and families they serve.
CCSD Graduating Senior Wins Prestigious National Merit Scholarship! Posted On: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 
A Cherokee County School District graduating senior has earned the prestigious National Merit Scholarship! Etowah High School senior Joseph Young is one of only 2,500 students in the nation — of the 1.6 Million students who took the 2016 PSAT exam — to be awarded the $2,500 scholarship by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Superintendent Presents 2018 Game Changer Award to Holly Springs ES STEM Academy Educator! Posted On: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 .jpg?id=2230&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower has presented his final award of the year for instructional excellence! Dr. Hightower surprised Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy instructional lead strategist Dr. Julie Dutko with his Superintendent's 2018 Game Changer Award for Instructional Support during a meeting Tuesday with her colleagues, who cheered her on as she accepted the honor.
CCSD High Schools Named to "Best High Schools" List! Posted On: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 
Four Cherokee County School District high schools have been named to U.S. News and World Report's "Best High Schools" list… an increase from three last year! Creekview, River Ridge, Sequoyah and Woodstock High Schools earned Silver Medal spots on the magazine's prestigious list based on factors including academic performance, college readiness, graduation rates and success of disadvantaged students. Only 5,900 of the country's 20,500 public high schools were named to the list released today.
CCSD Partner Awards College Scholarship to Class of 2018 Graduating Senior Posted On: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 
Congratulations to Cherokee High School senior Sarah Snyder, winner of the college scholarship presented annually by Oak Leaf Church, a Cherokee County School District Partner, to a graduating senior! As part of its CCSD Partnership Agreement, Oak Leaf Church annually awards one $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating senior from Cherokee High School. The Oak Leaf Church Scholarship Committee selected Sarah as this year's recipient, and she recently was recognized at a Cherokee County School Board meeting.
CCSD Students Place at Tome State Competition! Posted On: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 
Cherokee County School District middle and high school students recently placed at the Tome Literacy Society's State competition! Tome is a National organization dedicated to promoting "multiple literacies among fourth- through 12th-grade students across the United States through: service; collaboration; competition-based club activities; and clean, entertaining, encouraging literature. All activities promote self-esteem, leadership skills, strong values, and nurture critical thinking, creativity, and imagination in the digital age."
Bascomb ES Teacher Honored for Service to American Heart Association Posted On: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 
A Bascomb Elementary School teacher has been recognized for her legacy of service to the American Heart Association! Longtime PE teacher Nettie Mosteller, who is retiring at the end of the school year, was surprised by the Association with the special recognition and plaque presentation.
Sequoyah HS Student Earns International Award! Posted On: Tuesday, May 8, 2018
A Sequoyah High School student has won an international award for her marketing skills! Hanna Palmer earned the Award of Excellence for Apparel & Accessories Marketing at the 2018 DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta. The Conference was the pinnacle of competition for the student marketing association, where more than 19,000 students from around the world vied for international honors.
Message from the Superintendent: Please Join Me in Thanking a Teacher Posted On: Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Today, we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, and this week, we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week. While it's important to officially mark this day and this week, we should not need a reminder to thank our community's teachers. We should keep them in our hearts all the time. We should not begrudge them the right to earn a living through their profession. We should remember the vital role they play in shaping our future.
Creekview HS Wins National Rocketry Challenge! Posted On: Monday, May 7, 2018 
UPDATE 5/12/18: Creekview HS Wins National Rocketry Challenge! From Team America Rocketry Challenge: The students from Creekview High School will now represent the United States at the International Rocketry Challenge at the Farnborough Air Show outside of London in July, facing off against teams from the UK, France and Japan.
Superintendent of Schools Presents 2018 Game Changer Award to Woodstock HS Teacher! Posted On: Monday, May 7, 2018 .jpg?id=2247&thumbwidth=190&fullwidth=500)
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower has surprised the third 2018 winner of his annual awards for instructional excellence! Dr. Hightower presented a "Superintendent's 2018 Game Changer Award" for Instructional Excellence to Woodstock High School Advanced Placement (AP) Physics teacher Kelly Burke during the school's faculty meeting, which erupted in cheers and a standing ovation for the longtime and celebrated educator.
CCSD on May 10 to Offer Free Info Workshop on Becoming a Bus Driver Posted On: Monday, May 7, 2018
Retired? Looking for part-time work? Join a wonderful organization and serve your community's children by becoming a CCSD bus driver for next school year! Learn more by attending a free workshop from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10 (date change!) at our Transportation Office (1665 Hickory Road, Canton, 30115). Our bus drivers enjoy health benefits and a part-time schedule that doesn't require working on weekends, holidays or during the summer, but offers the option to work extra hours. CCSD offers drivers outstanding professional development opportunities, and the CCSD Transportation maintenance department is the recipient of the National ASE Blue Seal of Excellence. Check out this brief video: http://bit.ly/CCSDBusDrivers #CCSDfam
Board Briefs: School Board Hears Safety & Security Recommendations, Approves School Calendars Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, May 3, 2018, heard the Superintendent of Schools' recommendations for improving safety and security in CCSD schools and approved three more years of school calendars. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower in February, following the Parkland school shooting, re-established his Ad Hoc Safety and Security Committee, which initially formed after the Sandy Hook school shooting. "On Valentine's Day, our hearts again were broken by a tragic school shooting, this time in Florida," Dr. Hightower said. "As I shared after Parkland, while I would keep its families in my prayers, I also would take action to ensure the safety of our students, employees and schools." Dr. Hightower asked the Cherokee County Sheriff, Chief Marshal, all of Cherokee's city Police Chiefs, parents and Principals from every one of CCSD's Innovation Zones and CCSD leaders to serve on the Committee, which was chaired by CCSD School Police Chief Mark Kissel.
Twelve CCSD Students Place at Georgia PTA Reflections, One Advancing to Nationals! Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Twelve Cherokee County School District students placed in the 2017-18 Georgia PTA Reflections fine arts contest, with four winning first place and one advancing to Nationals!
Nine CCSD Graduating Seniors Earn Georgia Scholar Recognition! Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Nine Cherokee County School District graduating seniors have been recognized as 2018 Georgia Scholars – a top honor awarded by the State!
Superintendent of Schools Presents First of 2018 Game Changer Awards! Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower today presented the first of his annual awards for instructional excellence! The surprise presentation of a "Superintendent's 2018 Game Changer Award" was made to Avery Elementary School Principal Dr. Lisa Turner before a room full of her fellow Principals and District leaders.
CCSD Salutes Retiring Principals with Special Event Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
The Cherokee County School District thanked five retiring Principals with a special salute and luncheon on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower paid tribute to each retiring Principal – Donna Adams of CCSD Preschool Centers, Jan Adamson of R.M. Moore ES, Elliott Berman of Sequoyah HS, Dr. Ann Gazell of Indian Knoll ES and Darrell Herring of River Ridge HS — as part of the event before presenting a plaque of recognition and appreciation and turning the microphone over to them for remarks.
Cherokee HS Student Earns Congressional Bronze Medal Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
Cherokee HS freshman Rebekah Seng was presented the Congressional Award, Bronze Medal on May 1 at the school by Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk of the 11th District. Rebekah, who is a member of the JROTC program at Cherokee HS, received the award in a small ceremony in the JROTC classroom with her parents and special guests. Only 18 students in Georgia qualified for the Bronze Medal this year.
CCSD to Hold Annual Comprehensive Plan Review Parent Meetings Posted On: Thursday, May 3, 2018
The Cherokee County School District will hold its annual Comprehensive Improvement Plan Review parent meetings later this month. Under authorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act, CCSD, as a Local Educational Agency (LEA), is provided Federal funds for initiatives designed to meet the educational needs of eligible students.
Atlanta Braves Hosts CCSD Fundraiser Night April 18! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Exciting news… as part of the Cherokee County School District's newly established Partnership Agreement with the Atlanta Braves, the club is hosting a Cherokee County Schools Night on Wednesday, April 18, at SunTrust Park during its Teacher Appreciation Week.
Sequoyah HS Students Win at State Technology Skills Competition! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Two Sequoyah High School Automotive Technology SkillsUSA Team members placed at State competition, with one named State Champion!
Woodstock Middle School's Rod Metcalf Named 2018 CCSD Counselor of the Year Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Woodstock MS Counselor Rod Metcalf is described by his principal as "the heart and soul" of WMS, where he has supported and guided students since the school opened its doors in 1996. Mr. Metcalf's dedication to the nurturing and motivating of thousands of students over 22 years led him to be selected as the Cherokee County School District's Counselor of the Year for 2018.
CCSD Opens New Student Gateway Online Registration April 16! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District's online system for registering new students opens to parents on April 16.
Spring Signing Day Event Honors Student Athletes Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
More than three dozen Cherokee County School District student-athletes were recognized in a ceremony Wednesday at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton for signing scholarship commitment letters to compete at the college level. They join the first round of more than 70 signees who were honored in February on National Signing Day.
CCSD High Schools Earns State Recognition for AP Programs! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Cherokee County School District's high schools all have earned State recognition for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) programs!
CCSD Teacher of the Year is a Top 10 Finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Cherokee County School District Teacher of the Year Stephanie Vidrine of Woodstock Middle School is a Top 10 finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year! Please join us in cheering her on!
Woodstock HS Welcomes New Girls Basketball Coach! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
The Woodstock High School Girls' Basketball program is welcoming a new head coach who brings State tournament experience with her.
Board Briefs: School Board Appoints New School Leaders, Mill Creek MS Classroom Addition Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, April 19, 2018, approved the appointment of new School District and school leaders for next school year and a voter-supported classroom addition at Mill Creek Middle School.
CCSD Hosts New Leaders Reception for School Board Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District hosted a New Leaders Reception on Thursday, April 19, 2018 for the School Board to meet the educators recommended by the Superintendent of Schools for School District and school leadership roles including Assistant Principals.
Woodstock HS Engineering & Technology Students Win Statewide Awards & Office! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Woodstock High School engineering and technology Career Pathway students recently won statewide honors and office and are advancing to Nationals!
CCSD Educator Selected as a National STEM Scholar! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
A Cherokee County School District educator has been selected as an elite National STEM Scholar!
Hickory Flat ES Wins CCSD Elementary School Academic Bowl! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Hickory Flat Elementary School is the winner of CCSD's Elementary School Academic Bowl and will be recognized by the School Board next week!
CCSD Students Place at State Science & Engineering Fair! Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
Thirteen Cherokee County School District students earned first-place awards at the Northwest Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair and advanced to State, where two won blue ribbons!
CCSD Credit Rating Further Improves, Benefiting Taxpayers Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District's credit rating has improved for the second consecutive year, an accomplishment benefitting taxpayers!
CCSD Student Athletes to be Honored by Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame Posted On: Sunday, April 1, 2018
The Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame will honor a dozen top Cherokee County School District student athletes as part of its annual banquet.
CCSD to Begin Sending Parents Weekly Absence and Grades Reports Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District on Saturday, March 3, 2018 will begin emailing parents a weekly school attendance and grades report.
CCSD Recognizes Superintendent's Key Scholars for 2018 Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District recognized 331 extraordinary high school juniors as Superintendent's Key Scholars!
STEM Certified: State Superintendent Presents Woodstock HS Official STEM Banner Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Woodstock High School this week to present the school's official State STEM Certification banner, recognizing it as the 12th high school in all of Georgia to earn the prestigious honor.
Woodstock ES Earns National Certification for Digital Citizenship! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Woodstock Elementary School has earned national recognition for its efforts to teach students digital citizenship!
CCSD Celebrates National School Breakfast Week! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating National School Breakfast Week (March 5-9) with special menus and activities to encourage more children to enjoy a healthy breakfast!
Freedom MS Student Places at Regional Spelling Bee, Heads to State! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
A Cherokee County School District student placed at the regional spelling bee and now is headed to the State competition!
Job Fair Draws More Than 600 Candidates Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
CCSD's annual Job Fair on Saturday drew more than 600 people interested in positions as teachers, bus drivers or school nutrition workers.
CCSD Launches 'Get Cherokee Reading' Initiative Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
(Note: a brief video about the bookmobile can be seen here.) Cherokee County School District launched its month-long reading campaign, "Get Cherokee Reading," on Monday morning by delivering books to Title I schools in the county. Retired CCSD Media Specialist Rebecca Amerson drove her custom-painted "bookmobile" camper to Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy, Canton ES STEM Academy and Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy, loaded down with books provided by the CCSD Curriculum & Instruction Division.
CCSD Friends Share Favorite Stories for "Get Cherokee Reading" Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
As part of our "Get Cherokee Reading" campaign this month, we invited a few friends to read a favorite children's book for videos to be played in our elementary school classrooms.
Indian Knoll ES Media Specialist Wins CCSD Honor for 2018 Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
UPDATE 4/10/18… Ms. Lewis has been named the North Central Georgia Regional Library Media Specialist of the Year for 2018! She now is in the running for the Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year Award. The state winner will be announced at the GLMA Summer Institute, June 11-12 in Peachtree City. All regional winners will also be honored at the conference opening ceremony.
School Social Workers Have A Heart for the Job Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
March is National Social Work Month, and the first week of March is dedicated specifically to School Social Workers. CCSD has three full-time social workers who assist the families of our 42,000 students in overcoming challenges that might affect their education. Our social workers strive daily to connect families with community resources and provide interventions to address situations like homelessness, hunger, truancy, drug abuse, neglect and other challenges. Last year, our three social workers made 793 home visits; handled more than 700 cases; made 1,500 parent contacts and provided assistance to 146 homeless students. Perry Marshall, David McFerrin and Tara Quinn-Schuldt share a few insights about their work:
Cherokee HS Principal Wins State Forensics Principal of the Year Award! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Cherokee County School District Principal has won the top honor awarded to school administrators by the statewide association for speech and debate coaches! The Georgia Forensics Coaches Association selected Cherokee High School Principal Todd Miller as winner of its 2018 Principal of the Year Award.
CCSD Offers Agency Fair March 20 for Families of Students with Disabilities Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
CCSD's Special Education Department will host an Agency Fair March 20 for families seeking resources for students with disabilities (SWD). See the flyer here. The Agency Fair will be from 2:30 pm to 5 pm at the Cherokee County South Annex, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200, Woodstock. More than three dozen companies and agencies are typically present, offering resources from preschool to post secondary options.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves New Principals, Turf Installation Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, March 15, 2018, approved the appointment of new Principals for next school year and the voter-supported installation of artificial turf at all high schools.
Severe Weather Alert: Activities That Begin After 6 pm Are Cancelled for Monday Evening Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
On behalf of the Superintendent, be advised that due to the National Weather Service's inclusion of Cherokee County into the Enhanced Risk Zone for severe weather Monday evening, CCSD will cancel all after-school activities, practices and programs that begin after 6:00 p.m. today (3/19/18).
WHS Principal Honored by Georgia Library Media Association Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Woodstock High School Principal Mark Smith's strong support for his media center and its programs is readily evident, whether he is cheering on the Reading Bowl team, tweeting about media center activities, or even spending 10 hours on the floor with a wrench, assembling new library tables in time for the first day of school. His dedication to his school's media center recently earned Mr. Smith the Georgia Library Media Association's Distinguished Administrator of the Year award. He was surprised with the award by students, administrators, media specialists and his family in, where else, the Woodstock HS media center on March 9.
CCSD Publishes Annual Report of District Progress Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District has published its Annual Report of District Progress, which offers the community a snapshot of successes over the past year.
CCSD Announces High School 2018 Summer School Options Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is offering summer school opportunities for students to gain recovery credit for high school classes not passed during the regular school year. Additionally, Personal Fitness and Health courses will be offered for initial high school credit. The District is also offering an opportunity for specifically identified rising ninth-grade students to participate in a Summer Bridge program to preview core ninth-grade content, with an emphasis on high school transition skills and processes. Details and complete registration information can be foundhere.
Sports Physicals Offered at CCSD High Schools This Spring Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Each of CCSD's six high schools will offer sports physicals on site this spring at a cost of $20. Payment is cash only. Students can attend at ANY location, they do not have to go to the event at their school.
CCSD Georgia Lottery PreK Classes Enrollment Begins April 30! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Open enrollment for the Cherokee County School District's Georgia Lottery Pre-K Classes program begins April 30! Spanish language version available here.
Heroes Wanted: CCSD Seeking Teachers, Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Workers Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Heroes Wanted*: Seeking more awesome people who care about kids and public education to join the Cherokee County School District as teachers, support staff, bus drivers and school nutrition workers for the upcoming school year. Must love: competitive compensation packages (State Heath Benefit Plan! Teachers Retirement System! And much more!); being part of a growing organization (eighth-largest school system in Georgia); serving an incredible purpose (Educating the Emerging Generation); and working alongside the wonderful colleagues, students, partners and volunteers who make up the #CCSDfam. *Capes provided.
CCSD Hosts Reception for New Leaders, School Board Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District recently hosted a New Leaders Reception for the School Board to meet the educators recommended by the Superintendent of Schools for leadership roles including Principal posts.
Senior Classic Basketball Games Marked by Fun & Friendship Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
A brief video about the event can be viewed on the CCSD YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS_Ym4ps2Vo Basketball season officially came to a close for CCSD's high school seniors Thursday night, as they played their final high school games together at Cherokee High School in the Varsity Brands Senior Classic. Senior players made the most of the evening, cutting up and having fun, taking a few playful shots at each other as well as the rim.
Creekview HS Reading Bowl Team Wins State Championship! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Creekview High School's Reading Bowl team has won the State Championships! The team took home the big trophy from the statewide Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl competition on March 24 held at the University of Georgia. This follows a second-place win at States last school year.
Four CCSD Teams Headed to Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
More than 500 Cherokee County School District students competed in the Cherokee County Elementary Science Olympiad, with four teams now headed to State!
Sequoyah HS Wins State Literary Championship! Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Sequoyah High School Literary Team is the 2018 Georgia 6A Literary State Champion!
Schools Add Breakfast Carts with Grant Funds Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Dean Rusk is one of the CCSD schools which implemented the "grab n go" breakfast program this year, where students can pick up a quick and portable breakfast on their way in from the bus. The program got a boost this week with the addition of a specialized cart to make it easier to load and transport food and beverages, as well as easily display them for quick access to students, made possible by grant funds.
CCSD Celebrates Partners of the Year, Volunteers of the Year at Fifth Annual Recognition Ceremony Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District honored its top school community partners and volunteers at the Fifth Annual CCSD Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Recognition Ceremony.
CCSD Online Resources to be Offline 3/30-3/31/18 Posted On: Thursday, March 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District's Office of Technology & Information Services will perform scheduled maintenance on CCSD's fileservers from 11 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 through 2 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Five CCSD Seniors Advance as National Merit Scholarship Finalists! Posted On: Friday, February 2, 2018
Five Cherokee County School District high school seniors have been named 2018 National Merit Scholarship Finalists!
CCSD Congratulates Reading Bowl Winners! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District congratulates its annual Reading Bowl winners and two high school teams advancing to Divisional competition!
Sequoyah HS Student Elected to State Board! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
A Sequoyah High School student has been elected to serve on the 2018-19 Georgia DECA State Executive Officer Team!
CCSD Offers School Choice Options Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Did you know that the Cherokee County School District offers a variety of school choice options?
CCSD Earns High Marks from State for Financial Efficiency! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District has earned high marks from the State for its financial efficiency!
CCSD Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
More than 700 female athletes from Cherokee County's six high schools participated in the county's annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), held Monday, February 5, at Cherokee High School. NGWSD recognizes the contributions female athletes have made in their sports, acknowledges the challenges they have overcome, and celebrates the positive influence of sports participation for girls and women everywhere, as well as the impact of Title IX legislation that guarantees equal access to athletics for females.
CCSD Student Athletes Commit to Colleges on National Signing Day Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
More than six dozen Cherokee County School District student-athletes were recognized in a ceremony Wednesday at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton for signing scholarship commitment letters to compete at the college level.
Counselors Share Insights into Their Work for National School Counseling Week Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
In honor of National School Counseling Week (Feb. 5-9), we asked some of our amazing school counselors about the challenges and rewards of their job. Here is what they shared:
CCSD Launching New Online System for Kindergarten Registration Beginning March 12! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
This is a news story about our upcoming Kindergarten Registration Gateway launch on March 12. Click here for the Kindergarten Gateway Registration page where the link will go live and where you can find more information and a video welcome from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower!
CCSD Leader Elected as President of Statewide Special Education Organization! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
A Cherokee County School District leader is speaking up for Special Education students and educators at the state level!
Congratulations to CCSD's STAR Students and Teachers! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Congratulations to this year's Cherokee County School District STAR Students and Teachers!
School Board Hires New Creekview HS Head Football Coach! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School Board has hired Adam Carter to serve as Creekview High School's head football coach!
Board Briefs: School Board Begins Annual Leadership Hiring Process Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, began its annual leadership hiring process with the approval of the Superintendent of Schools' recommendations to fill two central administration vacancies.
Message from the Superintendent: School Safety Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Please see the Feb. 16, 2018 message below from Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower:
CTAE: Students Can Start Certification & Careers in High School Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
February is National CTAE Awareness Month! Note: We are producing a video series this spring spotlighting a different Career Pathway at each of our six high schools. In honor of National CTAE Awareness Month, watch our first video here, focusing on the Architectural and Engineering Design program at Etowah High School. New videos will be released over the next few months.
Message from CCSD: Social Media Posts About SHS Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that we are aware of social media posts by "Ray Andres" threatening "SHS." CCSD School Police investigated these posts on Feb. 21, 2018 and learned they refer to a high school in Ohio. These posts are being circulated nationwide and causing similar alarm in other communities. We take threats to the safety and security of our schools very seriously. We appreciate the parents who contacted police immediately and directly to report these posts.
CCSD Piloting Bus Tracking System for Parents at Three Schools Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is expanding its pilot of a new system that allows parents to track their child's school bus on a smart phone or computer! The Transportation Department began testing the Versatrans My Stop system earlier this school year with selected individual parents, and that pilot now is ready to expand on March 5 to three schools: Arnold Mill Elementary School, Johnston Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School. The School District's goal is to expand access to the system to all CCSD parents at the start of next school year.
Two CCSD High School Groups Featured at National Choral Event This Week! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Two Cherokee County School District high school choral groups are featured at a national choral event this week!
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Named a Georgia Reward School! Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy has been named a Georgia High-Progress Reward School!
Message from the Superintendent: Student Political Activity Posted On: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The following message was sent on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools to CCSD parents on Feb. 28, 2018:
CCSD Celebrates Newly Formed Student Services Department Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating a newly formed department organized to improve support to the whole child.
Woodstock HS JROTC Cadet Wins Major Scholarship! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
A Woodstock High School Junior ROTC student has earned a major university scholarship!
CCSD Winners Headed to Georgia PTA Reflections Contest! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Cherokee County School District winners now are headed to the 2017-18 Georgia PTA Reflections competition.
CCSD Students Advance to Regional Social Studies Fair! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District's Social Studies Fair saw impressive participation, with 22 first-place winners advancing to the 2018 Northwest Regional Social Studies Fair in March!
Instructional Lead Strategists Give Support and Feedback in the Classroom Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Cherokee County School District launched multiple new initiatives this year to increase student achievement, and district leaders knew that teachers would need additional support as they integrated these new programs into their daily classroom activities. To help teachers meet the challenge, CCSD created a new position called an Instructional Lead Strategist (ILS) at each elementary school, as well as targeted middle and high schools.
CCSD School Nutrition Seeking Partners for Summer Feeding Program Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
The CCSD School Nutrition Program is seeking potential new partners for its annual Summer Feeding Program!
Evening Activities for Tuesday, January 16 Are Cancelled Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
On behalf of the Superintendent, in anticipation of predicted inclement weather, all CCSD evening and extracurricular activities are cancelled for Tuesday, January 16. Elementary ASP will remain open; however, parents are encouraged to pickup their student(s) prior to 5:00 PM.
Schools Closed Wednesday, January 17 Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Based upon the National Weather Service's forecast for additional snow accumulation resulting in icy roads, prolonged sub-zero temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills tonight and tomorrow morning, Cherokee County School District is closed Wednesday, January 17.
CCSD Schools Closed Thursday, January 18; School Board Meeting at 5:30 pm Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Due to the NWS Special Weather Statement warning of extremely hazardous driving conditions and the extension of the wind chill advisory, the Cherokee County School District is closed on Thursday, January 18, for both students and staff.
CCSD Monitoring Road Conditions; Decision About 1/19/18 Operations Pending Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that a decision on whether to close Cherokee County School District schools and offices for Friday, January 19, 2018 is pending and may not be made until 5 a.m.
CCSD Schools Closed Friday, Jan. 19; 12-Month Employees Report Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
After communications with emergency management, roads/bridges and law enforcement officials and due to continued icy/hazardous conditions on secondary roads and at multiple school campuses in various areas of the County, Cherokee County School District is closed Friday, January 19, 2018.
Most CCSD 1/19/18 Evening, Weekend Activities to Take Place As Planned Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
On behalf of the Superintendent, due to improved road conditions, most extra-curricular events scheduled for this evening and this weekend will take place as planned including:
Board Briefs: School Board Hears First Report on 2018-19 Budget Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
The School Board on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, heard its first report on anticipated revenue for the 2018-19 budget, including expectations that the State will continue withholding $4 Million as an "austerity budget cut" as recommended by Gov. Deal and further increase costs to school districts for providing employees with mandated health and retirement benefits.
CCSD Make-Up Days to be Held During February Break Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that he has called for school to be held on three days during the February Break — Feb. 21, 22 and 23 — as inclement weather make-up days for all CCSD students
CCSD Parents of Special Needs Students Asked to Complete Survey Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
The Cherokee County School District is asking parents of special needs students to complete the Georgia Department of Education's survey.
CCSD Cadets Win Air Force Flight Academy Scholarships Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Three Cherokee County School District Air Force Junior ROTC cadets are among the first group of students in the nation selected for the newly launched AFJROTC Flight Academy scholarship, which will enable them to earn their private pilot's license this summer at one of six partnering universities.
CCSD Job Fair Set for Saturday, March 3 Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
CCSD will hold its annual job fair for teacher candidates, as well as future bus drivers and school nutrition workers, on Saturday, March 3, from 9 am to 12 noon at River Ridge High School in Woodstock.
Woodstock MS Student Takes Top Speller Honors Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Woodstock Middle School seventh-grader Lydia Lord correctly spelled "endocrinologist" and then "incorrigible" to win the 2018 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee Thursday night at Cherokee High School.
Two Cherokee County School District teachers have been selected for the Microsoft Education Global Minecraft Mentor Program! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Two Cherokee County School District teachers have been selected for the Microsoft Education Global Minecraft Mentor Program!
E.T. Booth MS Earns National Certification for Digital Citizenship! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
E.T. Booth Middle School has earned national recognition for its efforts to teach students digital citizenship!
Woodstock ES Places at State First Lego League Competition! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Woodstock Elementary School's robotics team members placed at State competition! The team placed first in Core Values for Team Work at the First Lego League State Competition held on Saturday at Georgia Tech. The team will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the Feb. 15 School Board meeting.
Fifteen CCSD Students Headed to State Science Fair! Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Fifteen Cherokee County School District students are headed to the 70th Annual Georgia Science & Engineering Fair!
2018-19 School Reassignment Requests Accepted February 1-March 1 Posted On: Monday, January 1, 2018
Parents who wish to utilize general reassignment as a school choice option within the Cherokee County School District next school year can make those requests during the next month.
CCSD Teacher Named Georgia Conservation Teacher of the Year! Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been named the Georgia Conservation Teacher of the Year!
Knox ES Earns National Certification for Digital Citizenship Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
Knox Elementary School has been named a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship this week by Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated "to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology."
CCSD Monitoring Inclement Weather Forecast Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
Are you watching the weather? So are we, in coordination with our valued community safety partners. Please check out this briefvideo to learn more about how CCSD monitors inclement weather and decides whether to close school. More info is on the same page posted below the video.
CCSD Schools Closed Monday 12/11/17 Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
UPDATE 2:14 p.m. 12/10/17: All CCSD schools are closed Monday, December 11, 2017 for students and staff due to continued poor travel conditions on secondary roads and neighborhoods throughout the county as well as compromised access to multiple school campuses. #SafeCherokee
School Board Members Visit Police Department's New Headquarters Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
School Board Members on Wednesday, Dec. 13, visited the Cherokee County School District School Police Department's new headquarters.
Board Briefs: School Board Approves Plan to Relieve Cherokee HS Overcrowding Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, approved a plan to relieve Cherokee High School overcrowding by using the neighboring Canton Elementary campus.
Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy Celebrates Food Pantry Partnership with MUST Cherokee Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy in Canton on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 welcomed community leaders to cut the ribbon on its new food pantry to be stocked with support from MUST Ministries.
Holly Springs ES STEM Academy Named Microsoft Showcase School! Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy is again being celebrated as a global leader in leveraging technology to improve teaching and learning!
CCSD Earns Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Award Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District has earned a National honor for its support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
Seven CCSD Teams Advance to First LEGO League Super Regionals Posted On: Friday, December 1, 2017
Seven CCSD teams will be heading to the First LEGO League Super Regionals next month at Kell High School after competing at a regional event last weekend. More than 32 schools across six neighboring school districts attended a regional First LEGO League competition on the Mill Creek MS campus on Saturday, Dec. 16, competing in three different groups. Four CCSD teams won titles in various categories, led by a championship title win for Mill Creek MS LegoCats/Garnet team. The other category wins included:
CCSD Improves Performance, Exceeds State CCRPI Average! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District for the sixth consecutive year has improved results and exceeded the State's average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score, which annually rates student academic achievement and progress!
Woodstock HS Earns Prestigious State STEM Certification! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Woodstock High School is the first high school in the Cherokee County School District to earn prestigious State STEM Certification… and only the 12th high school in all of Georgia!
CCSD Hosting Dual Enrollment Information Night for All High School Parents Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
What is Dual Enrollment? Who can participate? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? If you have questions like these, please join us for a free CCSD Dual Enrollment Information Night open to all CCSD high school parents at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Etowah HS or Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Sequoyah HS. Dr. Rouel Belleza, CCSD Supervisor for Student Services, will present an overview of the program, which allows high school students to take college courses and earn both high school and college credit. For more information, email rouel.belleza@cherokeek12.net
Ball Ground ES STEM Academy Principal Earns Doctorate Degree Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy's Principal has achieved an educational milestone of his own!
CCSD Honored with 16 State Awards for Public Relations! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District won a record 16 awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA) including three "Best in State" top honors!
Creekview HS JROTC Raiders Win State Championship! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Creekview High School Army JROTC Program earned first place at the Georgia State Raider Championships!
Etowah HS Drama Students Win Region, State Honors! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Etowah High School drama students earned top honors at Region and State competition! Seniors Jenna Klein and Adam Parbhoo were named Best Actress and Best Actor at the regional 7AAAAAAA One Act Play event, and went on to be named to the State's All Star Cast.
School Board to Hold Public Input Session on Attendance Areas on Nov. 16 Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School Board will hold a Public Input Session on 2018-19 Attendance Areas at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in its auditorium at 1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114. The purpose is to hear from the community about possible solutions to Cherokee High School overcrowding.
CCSD Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Special Events Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Cherokee County School District schools honored our community's veterans with special Veterans Day programs. Students heard guest speakers and performed patriotic songs at Veterans Day assemblies, completed classroom activities to learn about veterans' service and shared special breakfasts with their loved ones who have served our country.
Inaugural Class for CCSD Parent Academy Program Graduates! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The inaugural class for Cherokee County School District's new parent academy program has graduated!
School Board Hears from Parents on Cherokee HS Overcrowding Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, November 16, 2017, heard from five parents during a public hearing on potential solutions to overcrowding at Cherokee High School. The hearing, which was attended by a small crowd of parents and teachers, followed two rounds of community meetings to gather input in response to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower's decision to trigger an Attendance Area Review process.
Four CCSD Schools Honored for Outstanding Academic Performance! Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Four Cherokee County School District schools have been honored by Gov. Nathan Deal for outstanding academic performance!
Cherokee County School Board Shares Priorities with Legislative Delegation Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School Board on Friday, Nov. 17, continued its tradition of sharing its legislative partnership priorities with the local Legislative Delegation over breakfast.
Dealership Donates Truck to Raise $200K for CCSD High School Football & Band Programs Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Raffle ticket sales are underway to raise $200,000 for CCSD's high school football and band programs… and one lucky ticket-holder will win a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck valued at $48,700 donated by Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Canton!
CCSD Schools Earn High Marks for School Climate Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District earned high marks from students, parents and employees for school climate, according to new data from the Georgia Department of Education.
CCSD Using New Online Payment System Starting on Dec. 18 Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District on Dec. 18, 2017 will switch from RevTrak to Online School Payments for online payment of school-related purchases.
CCSD 2017 Varsity Brands Senior Bowl Set for Dec. 7 Posted On: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
UPDATE 12/14/17: Here's a highlight videofrom the game and half-time celebrations!
CCSD Launches New Initiative to Emphasize K-5 Literacy Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Learning to read is the very foundation of a child's education. Without a solid grasp of reading and writing, students can struggle in other subjects and become discouraged, losing their enthusiasm for learning.
Woodstock MS Math Teacher Named CCSD 2018 Teacher of the Year! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
UPDATE 4/17/18: Cherokee County School District Teacher of the Year Stephanie Vidrine of Woodstock Middle School is a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year! Please join us in cheering her on!Watch a video from the surprise presentationhere.
CCSD Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District senior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT!
CCSD Teacher Wins State Career Education Grant Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District teacher has won a State career education grant valued at $2,000!
CCSD Launches Inaugural Parent Academy Program Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District this week launched its inaugural parent academy program.
CCSD Lead Nurse Named a Statewide Award Finalist! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District nurse is a statewide award finalist!
CCSD Announces Annual Child Find Efforts Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
What is Child Find? 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 County School District serves children from 3 years through 21 years of age.
CCSD High Schools, Theatre Group Raise Curtain on Fall Shows Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Cherokee County School District high schools and its Academy Street Theatre Group program are ready to raise the curtain on fall shows!
CCSD Schedules 2nd Round of Attendance Area Focus Group Meetings Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A second round of Attendance Area Focus Group meetings to review possible solutions to Cherokee High School overcrowding has been scheduled to provide information responsive to audience questions.
CCSD School Named Finalist for Top Statewide STEM Education Award! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District school has been named a finalist for a top statewide STEM education award!
CCSD Celebrates Third Annual Bus Driver Appreciation Week Breakfast! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District Transportation Department on Tuesday celebrated its third annual Bus Driver Appreciation Week breakfast.Watch a video from the celebrationhere!
Board Briefs: School Board Hears Update on Cherokee HS Overcrowding Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, October 19, 2017, heard an update on meetings gathering community feedback on potential overcrowding mitigation plans for Cherokee High School. While the campus doesn't meet CCSD's definition of "critically overcrowded" due to solutions already implemented, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said he's committed to asking for the School Board's approval in December of a plan for alleviating overcrowding beginning next school year.
Avery ES Wins First Annual 'Golden Shovel' Award for School Garden Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Avery ES was selected as the first winner of the Cherokee Farm to School committee's "Golden Shovel" award for its "Project Learning Garden," implemented by second-grade teacher Lori Hohl.
CCSD Careers Teacher Selected for Elite State Leadership Program! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District Career Pathways teacher is among an elite group of educators selected for a State leadership program!
24 CCSD Students Honored as National Merit Commended Students! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Twenty-four Cherokee County School District high school seniors have been named National Merit Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation!
Message from the Superintendent: Etowah HS Arrests Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Dear Parents, On behalf of the Superintendent, this message is in response to today's arrest of two of our students that is understandably generating significant media attention.
Cherokee High School Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District senior has achieved a perfect score on the ACT!
Message from Superintendent: Three Etowah HS Students Charged for Disrupting School Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised the CCSD School Police Department today charged three Etowah High School students after their social media posts about an attack on the school caused a panic.
Superintendent of Schools Wins State Award for School & Community Relations Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower has been honored with a top state award for school and community relations!
8 CCSD Students Named Wendy's High School Heisman Winners, One a State Finalist! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Eight outstanding Cherokee County School District high school seniors have been named Wendy's High School Heisman Winners, and one is a State award finalist!
The Cherokee County School District has earned the highest honor in the State for providing fresh, healthy meals to students! Posted On: Sunday, October 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District has earned the highest honor in the State for providing fresh, healthy meals to students!
Test of CCSD Emergency Notification System on Sept. 1 Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District tested its School Messenger emergency notification system on Sept. 1, 2017.
CCSD Class of 2017 Earns Record High Scores on ACT Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District continues to excel at preparing students for college and career success!
CCSD Schools, Offices Re-opening Sept. 13, 2017 Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
UPDATE 1:51 p.m. 9/10/17: Based upon Governor Deal's declaration of an emergency and multiple weather briefings with Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency relative to impending heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding and power loss from Hurricane Irma, the Superintendent of Schools is closing Cherokee County School District schools and offices and cancelling all district operations for Monday, Sept. 11, and Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.
AT&T, Comcast Offer Cherokee County Families Lower-Cost Internet Options Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
As CCSD, and other school districts around the country, expands its use of a digital environment for curriculum content delivery, the need and preference by students to access these resources anytime and from anywhere is steadily increasing.
Five Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists! Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
Five Cherokee County School District high school seniors today were named 2018 National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists!
CCSD Celebrates School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists as part of the statewide appreciation week for these professionals.
Board Briefs: School Board Hears Plans for Relieving Cherokee HS Overcrowding Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, September 14, 2017, heard plans for a public review of options to relieve overcrowding at Cherokee High School.
CCSD Announces School-Level Teacher of the Year Winners Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District's School Teachers of the Year winners!
31 CCSD Schools Named to Georgia's SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
Thirty one Cherokee County School District schools have been named to the Governor's SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll!
CCSD PTAs, Staff & Parents Win Top Georgia PTA Awards Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District swept top Georgia PTA Awards for Principals, school nurses and school PTAs!
Clayton ES PE Teacher Wins Awards, Grant for Walking Program Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
Clayton Elementary School's PE teacher is a State award and grant winner! PE teacher Coach Anne Cross recently won a first-place Fire Up Your Feet award and $1,500 grant and a Walk in Circles Award from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and Georgia Safe Routes to School Resource Center.
CCSD ACT Scores Rank Second Among Metro Atlanta Counties Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
Additional information about district ACT scores released by the state last week shows that all six CCSD high schools are ranked in the top 15 percent of high schools in Georgia, and CCSD's average score places it second among Metro Atlanta county districts.
Message from the Superintendent: Protest Organized by Sen. Williams Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
UPDATE: The following message was sent today, Sept. 27, 2017, to River Ridge High School and Mill Creek Middle School parents:
CCSD Outscores State, Nation on Redesigned SAT Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
UPDATE 10/17/17: Detailed reports from The College Board show CCSD's 2017 SAT scores to be among the highest in Georgia– and first among county school districts in Metro Atlanta! All of CCSD's high schools earned average scores in the top 15% of high schools in the state, with a total score difference of less than 6% among CCSD schools.
CCSD Graduation Rate Rises to New Heights Posted On: Friday, September 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District's four-year graduation rate is rising to new heights! The School District's four-year graduation rate climbed to a record high of 86.5% for 2017, up from 84.7% for 2016, according to a new report from the Georgia Department of Education. The rate also continues to exceed the statewide average, topping the State's 2017 rate of 80.6%.
Back-to-School Message from the Superintendent: Today's a Picture Day! Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Please see the following back-to-school message from Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower:
CCSD Starts 2017-18 School Year With Record 41,213 Students Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
UPDATE 8/4/17: The Cherokee County School District's enrollment today reached 41,774 students… which is an increase of 369 students from last school year's Day Four. Today's total remains under the peak-enrollment projection of 42,299, but enrollment has increased by 561 students since the first day of school.
CCSD Posts High School Varsity Football 2017-18 Schedule Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Love the Friday Night Lights? It's almost that time of year in Cherokee County… with high school varsity football kicking off next week. Here's a schedule to keep and share with your fellow fans. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. and it's $8 at the gate. #CCSDfam
CCSD Teacher Named to Georgia Professional Standards Commission Board Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been named to an important State education board!
School Board Members Visit Schools for First Week Peek! Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
School Board members visited schools across the Cherokee County School District this week for a "first week peek"!
CCSD Announces Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremony Schedule Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Cherokee County School District's Class of 2018 will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies, which all will be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock (11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, 30188), at these times and dates:
CCSD Plan for Aug. 21 Solar Eclipse Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that a plan is in place to ensure the 2017 Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21 is a safe and educational opportunity for all of our students
CCSD Teacher Named Top Work-Based Learning Educator in Georgia! Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been named the top Work-Based Learning educator in Georgia!
CCSD Announces Dates for 2017-18 Curriculum Nights Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
It's Curriculum Night time!
Board Briefs: Cherokee County School Board Launches Parent Academy Program Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, August 17, 2017, held its first meeting in its new auditorium and announced plans to offer a parent academy program this fall in collaboration with the Georgia School Boards Association.
CCSD Dedicates Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District on Thursday evening dedicated the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility. Watch a video celebrating the dedication: http://bit.ly/CCSD-FRP
CCSD Names 2017-18 Student Advisor, Student Delegates to School Board Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District has named the 2017-18 Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board.
CSD Schools Celebrate Eclipse with Learning and Fun! Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Watch a video with highlights from CCSD's observance of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse!
Woodstock HS Student Wins Prestigious Legion of Valor Award! Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Watch this briefvideo about the outstanding Cadet and her award!
Report Shows No Schools "Critically Overcrowded" Posted On: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
For the fifth consecutive year, none of CCSD's schools are considered "critically overcrowded," reflecting long-standing successful management practices and School Board policies governing student enrollment growth forecasts and school construction project planning. A report with additional information is availablehere.
CCSD School Wins Prestigious Georgia School Bell Award! Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District continues its Georgia School Bell Award-winning streak with Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy earning the prestigious honor for 2017!
Website Calendar Upgrade in Progress Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
The calendar feature of our webpage and school pages is being upgraded. If you need a print version of the 2017-18 school calendar (which will be added back to the calendar button), you can access it here: 2017-18 CCSD Calendar (Print Version)
Alert: Construction Traffic in River Ridge Zone Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
Drivers in the River Ridge Zone will want to plan ahead as area road construction will impact traffic congestion when students return to school on August 1.
Change to School Meals Pre-Payment System Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District has changed its school meal pre-payment account system for the 2017-18 school year.
Learn More About the Coming School Year in First Day Facts! Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
How many students are expected in CCSD schools this school year?
CCSD Students Continue to Excel on Georgia Milestones! Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
Cherokee County School District students again exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests, which measure mastery of Georgia Performance Standards.CCSD students have exceeded State averages every year since Milestones began three years ago!
Cherokee County School Board Continues School Safety Initiative Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, July 20, 2017, unanimously approved the second phase of a safety initiative to install security foyers in schools, with six projects planned for this school year.
CCSD Employees Stay Busy During Summer Break Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
Summer months are far from slow in the Cherokee County School District, as employees, in addition to running summer school and meal programs, stay busy with facility maintenance, professional development and preparing operations for the new school year.
School Bus Safety Reminders Posted On: Saturday, July 1, 2017
More than 400 bright yellow school buses will be back on the roads in Cherokee County August 1 as the 2017-18 school year gets underway this week. Drivers should stay alert and watch for children waiting at roadside bus stops throughout the county during morning and afternoon routes. The start of the school year is also a good time for drivers (and parents of new drivers) to revisit Georgia law about encountering a school bus on the road and when it is legal to pass a stopp…ed bus:
CCSD Honors Class of 2017 Valedictorians, Salutatorians at Scholar Recognition Banquet Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District and School Board honored the Class of 2017 Valedictorians and Salutatorians during the 17th Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet on Wednesday at Woodmont Golf & Country Club.
CCSD Congratulates Retiring Employees Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District is saying thank you and goodbye to more than 100 employees retiring this school year. "Our School District is not only an outstanding professional organization with a reputation for excellence, it's also a family," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. "While we don't see them as often, retirees remain an important part of our family, and many return to volunteer in our schools as tutors and mentors. We appreciate them and wish them great joy in their retirement!"
CCSD School Nutrition Wins Two State "Best Practices" Awards Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District's School Nutrition program has won two State "Best Practices" Awards!
Two CCSD Schools Win Top Media Center Awards Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
Two Cherokee County School District schools have won top State awards for their media center programs!
CCSD Publishes Annual Financial Facts Report Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District has published its annual Financial Facts report, which provides highlights and snapshots from the proposed Annual Budget. The report is posted online here and provides financial additional information to the community in advance of the School Board's public hearings and budget adoption.
Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame Honors Outstanding CCSD Seniors Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame as part of its recent annual banquet recognized a male and a female Outstanding High School Senior Athlete from each of the Cherokee County School District's high schools.
Johnston ES Wins National Healthy School Award Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
Johnston Elementary School has been named to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's 2017 list of America's Healthiest Schools!
CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Named Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year! Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
UPDATE 6/12/17: CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Anne Nechvatal of Cherokee HS today was named the Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year! The surprise presentation was made today at the Georgia Library Media Association's Summer Institute in Peachtree City.
CCSD High School Class of 2017 Graduate Wins National Merit Scholarship! Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District Class of 2017 graduate has won a 2017 National Merit Scholarship!
Sequoyah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Headed to West Point Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
A Sequoyah High School Class of 2017 graduate is headed to West Point!
CCSD to Host National Advanced School Resource Officer Course June 19-21 Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District School Police Department next week will host a national training program for officers from across the state!
Board Briefs: Cherokee County School Board Approves 2017-18 Budget Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The School Board on Thursday, June 15, 2017, unanimously approved the Superintendent's Recommended 2017-18 Annual Budget, which funds improvements in teaching and learning and safety and security without a millage rate increase.
CCSD Lead Nurse Named Georgia's School Nurse Administrator of the Year Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District nurse has been named the top school nurse leader in the state!
CCSD Lead Nurse Named Georgia's School Nurse Administrator of the Year Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District nurse has been named the top school nurse leader in the state!
CCSD Middle Schools Offer Variety of High School Credit Courses Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District is continuing to expand the menu of high school credit classes offered in its middle schools.
Eight CCSD Schools Named National Beta Schools of Merit Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
Eight Cherokee County School District schools have been named 2017 National Beta Schools of Merit.
CCSD Wins Three National Awards for Communications Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Cherokee County School District has earned its first-ever National recognition for communications by bringing home three awards from the National School Public Relations Association!
Etowah HS Announces Top Candidate for Boys' Basketball Head Coach Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
As part of the June 15 School Board Meeting, Etowah High School will request approval of Jason Dasigner to lead its Boys' Basketball Program as Head Coach.
Woodstock HS Names Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
Woodstock High School has named Coach Pete Manderano as head coach for its men's lacrosse program.
Superintendent of Schools Presents Four Inaugural "Game Changer Awards" Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower has recognized the first class of recipients of an inaugural award he describes as his most important honor for Cherokee County School District employees.
Etowah High School Wins State 7A Baseball Title Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
UPDATE: Etowah HS team member and Class of 2017 graduate Drew Waters was drafted by the Atlanta Braves! He was the 41st pick overall and snapped up in the second round by the Braves on June 12, 2017. He was named to USA Today's ALL-USA Baseball First Team on June 13, 2017.
CCSD Participating in 2017 USDA Summer Meals Program Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
Cherokee County School District is again participating in the USDA Seamless Summer Option, which offers free meals to children during the summer.
CCSD Supports Get Georgia Reading Campaign Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
Get Georgia Reading Campaign partner myON is delivering thousands of free books to computer and mobile devices that families can access 24 hours a day – every day – through Aug. 31. Last summer, children throughout the state read 248,901 books and spent 55,831 hours reading. This year, the Campaign is challenging Georgia to top last year's numbers by reading more than 250,000 books and spending over 60,000 hours reading. More info: http://getgeorgiareading.org/2017/05/03/summer-for-georgia-readers-begins-today/
Cherokee HS Names Men's Soccer Head Coach Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
Cherokee High School has named Samer Kaddah as its new Men's Soccer Head Coach!
CCSD Class of 2017 Graduate Named Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year! Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
A Cherokee County School District Class of 2017 graduate has been named the Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year!
Cherokee HS Student Wins Georgia's Most Positive Male Athlete Award Posted On: Monday, May 1, 2017
A Cherokee High School Class of 2017 graduate has been named Georgia's Positive Male Athlete of the Year!
2019 May 18th Cherokee Middle School Track Results
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