Students This includes applications for CCSD STEM and Fine Arts Academies. Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with 53 placing first at Regions! I have been driving so many years that I'm driving second and third generation children of my former students. #CCSDfam #CCSD1stDay, Please share our new job listing for school nurses -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule (work while your kids are in school and enjoy vacation with them! #CCSDfam. As of June 14, 62% of Cherokee County residents have responded (compared to 57% in Georgia and 61% across the U.S.). The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, March 17, 2022 approved a budget amendment to accept state funding for eligible part-time and full-time staff to receive a one-time bonus and appointed new school leaders for next school year. Im so proud of them, their families and our partners and volunteers -- were in this together with the same goal: making our communitys future the best it can be.. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. Also during this extended closure, CCSD will continue providing technology, Canvas and other learning support, as well as the #CCSDserves to-go meal program. CCSD High Schools Earn National Sports Safety Award. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 approved the appointments of new Principals and other leaders for next school year. While online learning is working well for many students and families, it is not for all. Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: Woodmont Golf & Country Club for Creekview HS! There are no forms to complete or income eligibility requirements for this federally funded temporary relief program. The School Board also approved several appointments for CCSD school leadership roles for next school year including new Principals for Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy and Mountain Road Elementary School, as well as the naming of the Districts first administrator focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Creekview High School FFA Leadership team has received the highest Chapter Rating by the National FFA organization. The fourth annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest in celebration of National Farm to School Month offers parents the opportunity to earn a $100 Visa gift card sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia and see their recipe featured on school lunch menus. Lilly, who is a student in the schools Pathway for JROTC Army and serves as a cadet colonel, plans to begin her career in the military. Board Briefs: School Board Names New Police Chief, Assistant Principals for Next School Year, Student Athletes Recognized for College Scholarship Commitments. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. #CCSDfam. 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. #SafeCherokee, The Cherokee County School Districts School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. 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 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. CCSD Curriculum Night programs provide parents with an overview of what their children will learn this school year. They were developed by a committee of CCSD employees and parents and use the same balanced calendar model as currently in place. Please share this opportunity! 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. (https://bit.ly/CCSDmealpickup), Every school year, each CCSD high school selects one Student Delegate to the School Board to represent the student voice. 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. The Cherokee County School District serves children ages 3 to 21. FFA members competing from left to right are Lauren Kimber 5th Sr division, Asa Phillips 3rd Sr division, Eli Cook 1st Jr division, Andrew Carlisle 4th Sr Division and Jeb Stewart 1st Sr Division. This is the 10th consecutive year for all of CCSDs high schools to earn State AP honors. While community case levels remain at a very high range, we are seeing a definite trend of declining cases -- both for our schools and our community. The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 16 categories of competition for students in Grades 3-12. Six Cherokee County School District Class of 2022 graduates have earned scholarships from ABM Industry Groups LLC! Board Business Briefs: School Board Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments, Cherokee County School Board Earns State Award for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative, CCSD Connections Newsletter for December Now Online, Cherokee County School District Earns State's Highest Honor, Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Legislative Priorities, CCSD To-Go Meals - Nov. 19 Digital Learning Day Orders Due 8 a.m. Nov. 18, Misinformation About CCSD and COVID-19 Vaccines, CCSD Announces Fourth Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards, CCSD Connections Newsletter for November & Nov. 19 DLD Announcement, New Agri-Science Lab at Creekview Expands Career Options for Students, Facts About the Nov. 2 Education SPLOST Renewal, Board Business Briefs: School Board Reviews Ed SPLOST Projects. Cherokee, Creekview, Etowah, Sequoyah and Woodstock High School all hosted events. Save the Date! In the days before the start of the school year, CCSDs school buses can be spotted out on the county's roads and highways, running their routes. Major Cushing will fill the role held by retiring Chief Mark Kissel since the Departments establishment 20 years ago. 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. 26 CCSD Students Advancing to Regional Social Studies Fair! The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers! Friday May 6 marked the 10th year of recognizing School Lunch Hero Day, which is celebrated the first Friday of May to pay tribute to the heroes of School Nutrition who keep students supplied with nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch throughout the school year. 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. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 approved the appointment of a longtime CCSD leader as its next Chief Operations Officer. The Cherokee County School Districts 2019-20 school year will begin on Thursday, August 1. Open CCSD at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/open-ccsd was established in 2013 to provide the community with a clear understanding of its operations and stewardship of fiscal resources. Six Cherokee County School District student artists have been selected for the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition! 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. Twelve Cherokee County School District Class of 2022 graduating seniors will be honored by the Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame! You also can learn more about the opportunity to nominate a deserving teacher or support staff member for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia. The rating is based on a survey of students, parents and teachers; student discipline issue rates; and daily attendance. The awards program honors one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSDs 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. The School District in August launched the new SafeSchools Alert system, which allows students, parents, school staff and everyone in the community to report safety concerns to CCSD School Police and administrators by text, email, online message or phone call, with the option to do so anonymously. Cherokee County School Districts Class of 2020 outscored State and National averages on the SAT, according to results released this week by the College Board. An open-session board meeting to address the issue took place on Thursday with parents and community members in attendance. Our entire CCSD family continues to impress me as we navigate through this storm together. Our School Nutrition workers and lunchroom monitors are the everyday heroes who make this essential service happen! Beginning this spring, the program also will be offered after school at Creekview HS through dual enrollment with Chattahoochee Tech. #CCSDunited, 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. CCSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, April 5, through Friday, April, 9, with classes resuming April 12. 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. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! March 24 will be a Digital Learning Day, with assignments provided online for students to complete at home. More: http://bit.ly/PTAday20 #CCSDfam, 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! If case levels continue to decline, we anticipate parent visits to the cafeteria and extended parent/volunteer visits to classrooms can safely resume on Feb. 28 following February Break (Feb. 21-25). Thirty-five Cherokee County School District students earned honors through the 2020-21 Georgia PTA Reflections fine arts contest! On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that Gov. Schools sold more than 29,000 tickets to hopeful future Jeep owners, and Tuesday night Lynn Cole of Ball Ground was the lucky winner! The proposed 1.5 mills decrease in the tax rate is the first reduction proposed since 2014and has been recommended by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower in light of rising home values. They have been named to the 2020-2021 class of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts. Join the #CCSDfam as a Facility Technician! Spaces are limited, so sign up now athttps://bit.ly/JobsCCSD, Updated photo galleries from CCSD graduations held July 23-26 can be viewed athttps://www.cherokeek12.net/gallery. 18 CCSD Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students! 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. Were 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. 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. Congratulations to this years 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. PTSA Announces Reflections contest winners! Thanks to the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News and Cherokee Life Magazine, CCSD is able to share more news with you through this new publication. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. We will continue to monitor conditions tomorrow to determine if further action is needed. Cherokee County School Districts Class of 2022 outscored the state and nation on the SAT college entrance exam, according to results released today by the College Board. The December edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online here. 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. #SafeCherokee. For information, visit http://bit.ly/ccsdenrollment. #GAMilitaryChildMonth #CCSDfam Learn more here. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday night reviewed the proposed budget for next school year, which calls for a reduction in the tax rate for all property owners and well-deserved pay increases for teachers and support staff. The Cherokee County School District is seeking a professional with experience in nutrition, dietetics and/or food service to serve as a School Nutrition Coordinator. More than 3,000 students are nominated annually by coaches, principals, athletic directors, teachers and parents. Does your company want to donate incentives for this program? While most homeowners will see an increase in their tax bill due to their property value rising, the increase will be less due to the School Boards action. Six Cherokee County School District high school seniors today were named 2020National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! The Cherokee County School District for the second consecutive year has earned Georgias top honor for preparing and serving fresh, healthy meals to students! Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! 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. A committee of community, Waste Management and CCSD representatives reviews and scores applications to select a winner who has excelled in academic, extra-curricular activities and community service. Cherokee HS site will also have 200 boxes of fresh produce to give away the next two pickup days, one box per family. Were thankful for their service and will regularly introduce you to our officers through a Q&A posted here. Three Cherokee County School District Class of 2022 graduating seniors have earned $5,000 scholarships from a local organization! CCSD Message: Misinformation about CCSD Operations, CCSD Expands Open CCSD Transparency Website, https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/open-ccsd, CCSD Students Advancing to State 4-H Leadership Roles, Competition, Students Gain Valuable Workforce Insight from Employability Fair, Ball Ground ES STEM Academy Expands Food Pantry to Meet Additional Needs, CCSD's School Nutrition Summer Meals Program Earns National Honors, Board Business Briefs: School Board Amends Budget for Employee Bonuses, Appoints New School Leaders, CCSD Presents March 28 Program for Special Education Students' Parents, Teachers. Congratulations to Ty, his family, his teachers and coaches and everyone who has supported his success, as I know you are just as excited for him. The Creekview High School Army JROTC Female Raider Team is ranked No. Twitter (opens in new You do not have to live in that schools attendance area to pick up there. 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! 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. They are: of Cherokee HS,Griffen C. Bon and Braden R. Flournoy; of Creekview HS, Kylie A. Buchanan; of Etowah HS, Ty S. Phillips; and of Sequoyah HS, Paige L. Falcomata. Cherokee and Sequoyah played in Novemberfor the county championship as CCSD's inaugural season of Girls High School Flag Football draws to a close. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! Each honored student is invited to select his or her favorite teacher to be named that schools STAR Teacher. Were deeply proud and grateful for the decision each of these graduates has made to serve our country. 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. Pre-register today to join us: https://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF #CCSDfam. Inside Creekview AVID Elective; Teacher Tutorial Schedules; Parents. 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. Check out this video - http://bit.ly/stop4bus - to learn more. Candidates not only will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, but also the chance to ask questions. CCSD will hold its annual sale of surplus equipment and vehicles on Saturday, November 12. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, approved several appointments for CCSD school leadership roles for next school year. #CCSD1stDay Message from Superintendent of Schools, CCSD Promotes #SafeCherokee Message with New Video. As a district, CCSD ranks fifth overall in Georgia for AP exam pass rates. Top Row: Alex Godfrey, Kendrick Jean, Team Commander Dylan Burgess, Warren Teachworth, Jacob Schwarzman, Tera Yeager, Coach 1SG Greg Anderson, Bottom Row: Karla Gonzalez, Will Testerman, Audrey Rupert, Safyrah Jean, Not Pictured: Phil Wahlbom, Natalie Sutherland. Jeb Stewart recently won 1st place inArea 1 Vegetable Production Proficiency, and Ryan Dickson won 1st place in the Agricultural Electrification CDE. CCSDs program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, again earned the top award from Georgias Departments of Agriculture, Public Health and Education, and Georgia Organics. Congratulations! 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! State Tournament Hoops Action Begins Friday. Thirty-eight CCSD students in grades 7-12 participated in the event, competing in a field of 582 students. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, we regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs . For the upcoming school year, this 49% option of working 3.5 hours per school day is available for specific teaching roles, school psychologists and speech language pathologists. The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 14 project categories for students in Grades 3-12. Creekview HS was selected for the TODAY show's Friday Morning Lights segment, which was aired live from Creekview HS stadium today (October 28). 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! 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. #CCSDfam. #CCSDfam. We continue to loan technology to students in need and provide technology and Canvas support. 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. On behalf of the Superintendent, CCSDs 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. It is one of five different Healthcare Science Career Pathway programs available in CCSD schools . Sign up now! Update:CCSD Media Specialist of the Year Anne Thiersof Creekview HS has been chosen as a Regional Winnerby Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA). One of the students involved in the fight is no longer attending Martin Luther King, the school district said. A dozen Cherokee County School District high school students have been selected for the prestigious Georgia Governors Honors Program! Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. We appreciate our outstanding teachers and all that they do every day to serve our community. As candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, they are among only 5,000 students from the more than 3 million graduating seniors in the nations Class of 2023 selected to participate in the prestigious recognition program. 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. Congratulations to CCSD's 2020 School Teachers of the Year! The Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE is designed to provide a competitive event for agriculture education students, emphasizing skills in dairy cattle evaluation, selection, and dairy herd management. This weeks profile focuses on Healthcare Science - Therapeutic Services and Patient Care, which is offered at Cherokee HS and Sequoyah HS during the school day and after school at River Ridge HS through a dual enrollment program with Chattahoochee Technical College. Back-to-School Forms Are Online--and Easy to Use. #CCSDfam. 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.
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