The application window for CCSD's Georgia Lottery Pre-K for 4-year-olds program is open now through noon Friday, March 31.

The program is offered through CCSD at Ball Ground ES STEM Academy, Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy, Holly Springs ES STEM Academy, Johnston ES Preschool, Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy and RM Moore ES STEM Academy.  Children who are turning 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2023 are eligible to attend Georgia Pre-K.

The Cherokee County School District saluted educators Thursday night at the 2023 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration. The Legacy Makers event held at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton honored the Teacher of the Year for every CCSD school, including four finalists who were announced in February.  Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower opened an envelope at the event’s conclusion to announce that Etowah High School science teacher Lara McDonald is the 2023 CCSD Teacher of the Year!

This week’s CCSD Pathway Profile focuses on Plant and Floral Design Systems and Companion Animal Systems, which is offered at Etowah High School.  Five different agriculture Career Pathway programs are available in CCSD high schools.  CCSD offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives.  Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, we regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs … 

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 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for CCSD’s Office of Support Services: Rick Phillips! #CCSDfam 

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Avery Elementary School 2023 Volunteer of the Year: Amber Palermo! #CCSDfam

Cherokee County School District high school students recently participated in a workshop to refine their employability skills.

The second annual CCSD Employability Fair welcomed 60 select students representing all six traditional high schools to learn more about resume writing, dressing for success, social media etiquette, interviewing and more.

One hundred Cherokee County School District young musicians recently performed together for the district’s new Middle School Honor Band program.

The exemplary band students, who all are in seventh or eighth grade, represented all seven CCSD middle schools.

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Macedonia ES 2023 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 #CCSDfam

Six Cherokee County School District high school seniors have been selected for the prestigious Georgia Scholar recognition! 

The Georgia Department of Education program honors high school seniors who exhibit excellence in their school and community life.  Honorees demonstrate dedication to academic success, participation in interscholastic events and leadership through extra-curricular activities.  

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

Cherokee County School District students earned honors at an annual statewide literary competition, including two first-place wins!

Tome Student Literacy Society is a national organization dedicated to promoting reading among fourth- through 12th-grade students through club activities, community service and competition.  

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!

Hector Vicinte of Canton was the winner of the annual Shottenkirk Jeep Wrangler raffle, which raised more than $180,000 for CCSD high school athletics and arts programs this year.  School Board member Patsy Jordan drew the winning ticket on Saturday at the dealership in Canton. High school sports and arts programs sell the raffle tickets for $5 each throughout the fall and winter, and the schools are able to keep all the proceeds. 

Cherokee County School District students earned honors at the state Technology Student Association career skills competition, with top winners advancing to nationals!

Cherokee County School District students recently demonstrated their science skills at a countywide competition!

More than 500 students from elementary schools throughout CCSD competed in the Cherokee County Science Olympiad, which offered 18 science challenges and the second annual CCSD Speed Building Competition. 

Cherokee County School District students are advancing to the state level of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition!

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 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Woodstock MS: Susan Barker! #CCSDfam

Cherokee County School District students earned top honors in the annual Congressional Art Competition!

The national competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute recognizes exemplary artwork created by high school students.  

This week’s CCSD Pathway Profile focuses on Navy JROTC - Government and Public Administration, which is offered at Woodstock High School.  Three different JROTC programs are available in CCSD high schools.  CCSD offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives.  Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, we regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs … 

CCSD’s School Nutrition Department celebrated Georgia Agriculture week at Clayton Elementary on Thursday with locally grown beef, themed decorations and special guests. 

The Holly Springs Optimist Club recently honored seven CCSD students, along with an outstanding teacher and a paraprofessional at its annual Middle School Awards breakfast, which recognizes outstanding special needs students and their supportive teachers and staff.

Congratulations to Dr. Chad Flatt, who is joining the Cherokee County School District next school year as an assistant principal at Woodstock Middle School, on being named the National Distinguished Middle Level Principal for Georgia! #CCSDfam

A Cherokee County School District high school Career Pathway program has nailed its state industry certification!

Etowah High School’s Career Pathway Construction and Carpentry program, which is led by teacher Ty Casteel, several years ago began the challenging process of earning industry certification from the Georgia Department of Education and industry affiliate Construction Ready.  Certification is considered an additional “stamp of excellence” for a Career Pathway program.  

Cherokee County School District middle schoolers recently tested their STEM knowledge through a countywide competition.

The annual local Georgia Association of Water Professionals’ Model Water Tower Competition, presented by the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority, gives CCSD seventh-graders the opportunity to plan, design and build a water tower. 

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Arnold Mill Elementary School 2023 Volunteer of the Year: Mary Ma! #CCSDfam

A Cherokee County School District high school student has placed in the annual all-state art competition!

Woodstock High School senior Emily Coburn is one of only 50 Georgia high school student artists selected for the All-State Art Symposium, held this month at Columbus State University.  More than 2,000 entries from students statewide were entered into the competition.

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Cherokee HS 2023 Partner of the Year: Cherokee Impact Soccer!

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 #CCSDfam

Cherokee County School District students earned top honors at the annual Georgia Student Technology Competition!

The Cherokee County School District participates in the statewide Child Find program to help identify students eligible for Special Education services.

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

Creekview High School counselor Kristie Sikes made a positive difference in her students’ education each day as their classroom teacher.

When she took on a new role as a graduation coach, her opportunity to make a positive impact grew schoolwide.  And she found a new calling, which led her to earn a second master’s degree and change her career path to high school counselor.

Some of our most extraordinary students are now some of our most extraordinary employees! Here, we will regularly celebrate CCSD alums who are now CCSD employees … meet a Homegrown Hero! #CCSDfam

Twenty-two Cherokee County School District students placed at the elementary school State Science Fair!

Cherokee County School District students for the second consecutive year have earned top honors in a statewide career skills competition!

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 school and district leadership roles.  

The Cherokee County School Board at its meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023 approved the appointment of new principals and other new leaders for next school year.

Cherokee County School District high school and middle school students won seats in the prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra.

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 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Mountain Road ES: Steve Haynes! #CCSDfam

This week’s CCSD Pathway Profile focuses on Agriculture - Plant & Floriculture Systems, which is offered at Cherokee High School.  Five different agriculture Career Pathway programs are available in CCSD high schools.

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 Liberty Elementary School, where the group met with Principal Sandi Harrison and her leadership team, toured the school and enjoyed a CCSD School Nutrition lunch from the cafeteria.  The tour was led by Student Leadership Team members, who created a scavenger hunt with clues to teach the group about the school.

Six Cherokee County School District student artists have been selected for the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition!

The exhibition is presented by Arts Festival of Atlanta to recognize and encourage high school student artists from the 12-country metro Atlanta region.  

A Cherokee County School District team has won first place in a statewide history competition!

Six projects by Cherokee County School District students are advancing to the statewide Georgia Social Studies Fair!

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Sixes ES 2023 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 #CCSDfam

A Cherokee County School District team has placed in a statewide science bowl!

The Woodstock Middle School team competed against teams from across Georgia at the recent National Science Bowl event in Carrollton and finished third overall.

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 School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia ... and we greatly appreciate our exemplary Cherokee County School Board!

A team of Cherokee County School District students earned first place in a statewide career skills competition and is advancing to nationals!

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 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for CCSD’s Office of Human Resources: Laura Walters! #CCSDfam

This week’s CCSD Pathway Profile focuses on Healthcare Science: Therapeutic Services - Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology.  Sports Medicine is offered at Cherokee, Creekview and Etowah HS; Exercise Physiology also is offered at Etowah HS.  Five different Healthcare Science programs are available in CCSD high schools.  CCSD offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives.  Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, we regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs … 

The Cherokee County School District’s Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. We’re thankful for their service and will regularly introduce you to our officers through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee

A Cherokee County School District teacher has been selected for NASA’s teacher professional development program!

Lana Glaus, who teaches astronomy and physical science at Cherokee High School, will participate this summer in the LiftOff Alumni Summer Institute at the Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa Beach, Fla.

The College Board is honoring 86 Cherokee County School District students through its National Recognition Programs awards!

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Creekland MS 2023 Partner of the Year: Menchie’s 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 #CCSDfam

The Cherokee County School District is beginning kindergarten and new student registration for the 2023-24 school year with a new online registration system.

The Synergy system is easy to use and similar to the previous Gateway system that CCSD parents with older children have used.  Beginning March 7, parents of any student who will be new to CCSD for the 2023-24 school year can enter information and upload documents to complete the registration process online.  Parents are asked to complete this process by May to ensure as smooth an enrollment as possible.  Parents whose children already are enrolled in CCSD in grades K-12 do not need to complete this process.

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

In recognition of National School Social Worker Week, please join us in thanking CCSD’s team of six social workers, two student support specialists and a system navigator who are dedicated to their mission of “ensuring that no student in Cherokee County gains less than full advantage of the educational opportunities provided by the school system as a result of family problems or school attendance problems.”  We appreciate their service and dedication to the families of our 42,000 students! Learn more about our school social workers at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/divisions-school-operations-school-social-workers?fbclid=IwAR1BITqlxFJGtPngsdCk0BlreV6QN7cSKuY7gmLrQRJ1RAZM_i3hNB7H8sI #CCSDfam #SSWWeek2023

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 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Holly Springs ES STEM Academy Kimiko Kirkland! #CCSDfam

Please check out the March edition of the CCSD Connections newsletter at https://bit.ly/CCSDconnections for the latest CCSD news including announcements and upcoming events. 

This week’s CCSD Pathway Profile focuses on General Automotive Technology, which is offered at Cherokee High School and Sequoyah High School.  Another automotive program, Transportation: Collision Repair - Painting and Refinishing, is offered at Etowah HS.  The Cherokee County School District offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives.  Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, we regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs …