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Monday, December 28, 2015

CCS Communicator - December 28, 2015










Staff Birthdays
December 28 - Hayley Gilreath
December 29 - Nakia Rice
December 30 - Angela Callahan, Crystal Veal
December 31 - Sherrie Dobbs, Susan Dunaway
January 2 - Dedra Rasbury, Joe Swann
January 3 - Holly Rogers

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We wish everyone a happy new year as we move into 2016!  Students and staff will return on January 4, 2015 after a well-deserved holiday break.  Please be safe and enjoy time with family and friends during this special time of year!
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Monday, December 21, 2015

CCS Communicator - December 21, 2015


                                          Quartet and Trio Wish Seasons Greetings!


Merry Christmas from the Class of 2016!




Staff Birthdays
December 21 - Ashley Wood
December 22 - Michael Clark, Laura French
December 23 - Crystal Shelton
December 24 - Brenda Gilmor
December 25 - Barbara Burgess, Kathy Russell, Sonia Skerrett
December 26 - Brenda Garmon, Holly Watts
December 27 - Danny Drake

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Enjoy a very merry Christmas with family and friends!
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Sunday, December 13, 2015

CCS Communicator - December 14, 2015

Last Week of the Fall Semester!  We love our teachers & staff!



Staff Birthdays
December 14 - Barbara Brindle, Trenette Patton
December 15 - Olivia Sanchez
December 16 - L.T. Tate
December 18 - Kay Carpenter
December 20 - Shannon Brennan, Ann Tate

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

CCS Communicator - December 7, 2015


Staff Birthdays
December 7 - Wendi Goodwin, Maria Reyes
December 9 - Tricia Waters

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LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAST GIFT IDEAS?  
Consider gifting health and wellness to yourself or family members.  During the month of December, the Calhoun Aquatic Center is having a special promotion of a full access pass to the CAC which includes lap swimming, liquid fitness classes, and the fitness room at a rate of $99 for 3 months (January, February, and March) with no registration fee.  Facility and activity schedules can be accessed at www.calhounaquaticcenter.com 
·        Hours of operation are 5:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-8:00pm

To purchase, visit the Calhoun Aquatic Center at 106 Yellow Jacket Drive or online at www.mypaymentsplus.com under Calhoun Aquatic Center.
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Sunday, November 29, 2015

CCS Communicator - November 30, 2015





Congratulations to the Calhoun Yellow Jacket Football Team on their 3OT win over Elbert Co.!  Calhoun will move into the semi-finals this Friday at Blessed Trinity in Roswell, Ga. (11320 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075)  Go jackets!!!

Staff Birthdays
November 30 - Shawn Parr, Holly Williams
December 2 - Renae Padgett, Diane Smith
December 6 - Jana Bell, Angie Reeves

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CCE KEEP program greatly appreciates the continued support of our staff members through donations such as the VCRs that were just donated.  As we move into the holiday season, Please consider making donations of toys, cars, sports equipment, blocks, crayons, art supplies, etc.  to our KEEP Program.  Donations are greatly needed and a receipt for donations can be provided for tax purposes.  Please contact Autumn Lester at 706-602-6750 for donations that need to be picked up at a school site or drop offs can be made at the Central Office.

Calhoun Aquatic Center would also like to say THANK YOU to all CCS employees by allowing free participation in the Liquid Fitness class from 9:30-10:30am on Monday, November 23 and/or Lap Swimming from 5-7:00am or 3:00-6:00pm on Monday, November 23.  

Calhoun Aquatic Center will open for open recreational swim during the Thanksgiving Break on Monday and Tuesday, November 23 & 24 from 12:45-2:45pm.  Open swim is available to all ages and you do not have to be a member to participate. 

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Monday, November 23, 2015

CCS Communicator - November 23, 2015



Congratulations to Coach Hal Lamb on his 200th win!  Calhoun will move into the 3rd round of the playoffs this Friday at home vs. Elbert Co.  Gates will open at 5pm.  Tickets are $12 per GHSA.  Go Jackets!

Staff Birthdays
November 23 - Barbara Langford
November 24 - David Maddox
November 26 - Trish Cox, Irina Keith, Sheae Wyatt
November 27 - Ryan Ingle
November 28 - Terry Morrow, Francie Mullins
November 29 - Melea West

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

CCS Communicator - November 16, 2015


Our cheerleaders represented Calhoun well this weekend at the State competition. We are proud of them and their many accomplishments! Go Jackets! 5th in STATE and Region Champions!


CHS One Act - Third in STATE... Go Jackets!  Congrats Ava Galyean and Caleb Hayes! AAA State One Act All Star Cast!  Region Champs!
Staff Birthdays
November 16 - Lorenda Ballew, Susan Squires
November 18 - Ellen Leonard
November 20 - Cindy Futch, Eddie Reeves
November 21 - Becky West
November 22 - Suzanne Gomez

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

CCS Communicator - November 9, 2015


CCS Launches New System Overview Video

CHS Celebrates Senior Night!


CHS Competition Cheerleaders Win Region!


Staff Birthdays
November 9 - Larry Brown, Shara Hamilton, Nathan Leatherwood
November 10 - Cindy Thornton
November 12 - Tammy Westerlund
November 13 - Caroline Atkins, Lynne Barton, Tiffany Watson

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Monday, November 2, 2015

CCS Communicator - November 2, 2015

Congratulations to our STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Lady Jacket Softball Team!  #3PEAT!

CHS One Act Wins Region!

Staff Birthdays
November 2 - Jenny Stewart
November 3 - Teresa King
November 4 - Kristl Grant
November 5 - Ginger House, Randy Rice
November 7 - Deborah Noland


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Sunday, October 25, 2015

CCS Communicator - October 26, 2015

Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week!  Please help us promote a safe and drug-free community by wearing red on Wednesday of this week.  Go Jackets!


Check out the preview video for our outstanding One Act Play!  Bring home the region championship again on Thursday!

Staff Birthdays
October 28 - Cathy Tankersley

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Good Luck to our Lady Jacket Softball Team as they move onto the Elite 8 and State tournament this week!  Also, best of luck to our CHS One Act who will compete for Region title honors on Thursday. Go Jackets!

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Sunday, October 18, 2015

CCS Communicator - October 19, 2015

A little bit of comedy relief to kick off another great week in Calhoun City Schools!  I can see Michelle Knight and Greg Green collaborating on some morning announcements like these in the near future!


Staff Birthdays
October 19 - Jenny Chadwick
October 21 - Brandi Hayes
October 23 - Karen Driggers, Jana Greeson, Lisha Nichelson
October 24 - Tab Arnold, Debra Moyer, Jerry Pruett
October 25 - Elizabeth Richards

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The CHS Math Club will be selling Boston Butts this week to raise money for competition. Please order from a math club member or send $35 to Jan Lindsey at CHS. Orders and money need to be turned in by October 20. Pick up is October 23. Indicate if you want it pulled or whole.  Questions to lindseyj@calhounschools.org.
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Monday, October 12, 2015

CCS Communicator - October 12, 2015












Staff Birthdays
October 12 - Christy Greeson
October 13 - Amy Tate
October 14 - Kim Brown, Mary Douglas
October 15 - Tracy Lester
October 16 - Judy Clayton
October 17 - Madison Baker, Greg Green
October 18 - Darlene Bateman, Missy Hathcox

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The CHS Math Club will be selling Boston Butts this week to raise money for competition. Please order from a math club member or send $35 to Jan Lindsey at CHS. Orders and money need to be turned in by October 20. Pick up is October 23. Indicate if you want it pulled or whole.  Questions to lindseyj@calhounschools.org.



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Sunday, October 4, 2015

CCS Communicator - October 5, 2015

Calhoun City Schools Community Education Art and Basketball Programs: Sign Up Today!



Staff Birthdays
October 5 - Michael Herndon
October 6 - Mardee Burton, Pam Parker
October 7 - Karney McNear
October 8 - Peter Coombe
October 9 - Angie Chastain, Lori Fisher
October 10 - Kathey Jones

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Sunday, September 27, 2015

CCS Communicator - September 28, 2015

Calhoun City Schools: Creating the next generation of inventors, designers, innovators.  Check out the video below.  Sometimes ideas are scary, but when under the proper care they can be beautiful!



Congratulations to 2015 Homecoming King and Queen, Jack DeFoor and Sydnie Parker!


Congratulations to 2016-2017 System Teacher of the Year, Dr. Sean McKenzie!

Congratulations to the CHS Marching Band on earning straight superior ratings at their competition this weekend.  A superior rating is the highest mark earned at competition and we are extremely proud of the best band in the land!  Go Jackets!

Staff Birthdays
September 29 - Karen Moss, Connie Ross
September 30 - Alice Green
October 1 - Lucilla Thompson
October 2 - Kathy Lumpkin
October 3 - Kathy Elliot
October 4 - Andy McLeod, Carol Walraven

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Sunday, September 20, 2015

CCS Communicator - September 21, 2015

Homecoming 2015!  Today is College Day at CHS as they kick off the homecoming festivities.  Please join us on Thursday evening at 6:30pm for the 2015 CHS Homecoming Parade, ending at the football stadium with a pep rally.  Go Jackets!


Staff Birthdays
September 21 - Pam Edwards, Melea Evans, Misty Dorsey, Audrey McMillan, Jule Medders, Delia Sanchez, David Scoggins.
September 22 - Dale Hales, Kandice Johnson
September 23 - Jennifer Adcock, Tammy Starkey
September 24 - Melea Robbins
September 26 - Dawn Pruett
September 27 - Deena Walker

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

CCS Communicator - September 14, 2015

Check out this video produced by Lauryn Falkenstein, CHS Accelerated Geometry student, in which she shows how math is used in a real world example.  Great job Lauryn and thank you Mrs. Moss for sharing!


Staff Birthdays
September 14 - Vince Layson
September 16 - Staci Banks
September 18 - Paige Hales
September 19 - Sean McKenzie, Teresa Ray
September 21 - Pam Edwards, Melea Evans, Misty Dorsey, Audrey McMillan, Jule Medders, Delia Sanchez, David Scoggins.

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Photo contest... Please hashtag #calhounstinger or @Calhoun Schools ...with your Stinger photos for a chance to win a weekly prize sponsored by Jones & Erwin, PC.  STINGER PIC OF THE WEEK winners will be announced each Friday night during football season. Go Jackets!
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Sunday, September 6, 2015

CCS Communicator - September 7, 2015

HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM CALHOUN CITY SCHOOLS!
Please join us in celebrating CHS graduate and Alabama Kicker, Adam Griffith.  Many of you have see the video which was featured on ESPN this weekend, but in case you missed it, the link is below.  We are proud of Adam and so happy to have the Griffith family as a part of the Yellow Jacket family!

Staff Birthdays
September 7 - Shannan Miles, Ginger Reeves, Jamie Reynolds
September 8 - Kortney Jones
September 10 - Sara Wright
September 11 - Kim Hawkins
September 12 - Crystal Davis, Doug Hasty, Greta Hughes, Don Mincey

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Photo contest... Please hashtag #calhounstinger or @Calhoun Schools ...with your Stinger photos for a chance to win a weekly prize sponsored by Jones & Erwin, PC.  STINGER PIC OF THE WEEK winners will be announced each Friday night during football season. Go Jackets!
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