CCSD will hold its annual sale of surplus equipment and vehicles on Saturday, November 12. The Cherokee County School Districts graduation rate continues to exceed State averages with 87% of the Class of 2019 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. #CCSDfam. If you need to set up a Canvas parent account, please follow the instructions at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/canvas. 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! 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. 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. Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships) to learn more! Meet the Police Officer: Keith McGaw of Woodstock MS! 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. Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 770.721.3060 Principal - Tia Bryller - tia.bryller@cherokeek12.net Athletic Director - Tim Murray - tim.murray@cherokeek12.net The Cherokee County School District congratulates the winners of the 2023 CCSD Reading Bowl! #CCSDfam. He also played drums in his school band . Dont forget to visit the Back-to-School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s when it opens July 25 to update your childs emergency contacts and provide other important information. Eleven projects by Cherokee County School District students are headed to the Regional Social Studies Fair! The Cherokee County School District next month will present its first-ever Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards! #SafeCherokee. The report typically is shared by the School Board with the Delegation at a meeting in early December prior to the legislative sessions start in January. Businesses & Organizations are Invited to Partner Up with CCSD Schools! The Cherokee County School Districts School Nutrition department is searching for the best kid-friendly spinach recipes! Here are the locations and times for this distribution: http://bit.ly/CCSDmeals528. 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. Any student interested in WMS Basketball or Cheerleading must have this athletic packet fully completed. This message contains some very important information about locker clean-out and the return of WMS materials to school including textbooks, library books and laptops. Four longtime Cherokee County School District leaders have retired this year following successful careers of service to the community. Check out the district-wide school calendars. Were proud of our CCSD familys dedicated teachers and every week, youll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. 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. 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. *Instructed Television Production course. The Cherokee County School District serves children ages 3 to 21. The percentage of Woodstock Middle School students on free and reduced lunch assistance (14.8%) is lower than the state average of 41.1%.This may indicate that the area has a lower level of poverty than the state average.. Students at a participating school may purchase a meal through the National School Lunch Program. 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). The Cherokee County School District serves children from age 3 to 21 years old. Please help the Georgia PTA learn more about family engagement in our schools by taking this quick survey by Feb. 15: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4338471/8e40728cd90f #CCSDfam. While we know the past week has not been easy, and the news that Georgias schools will remain closed through April 24 caused many families more stress, I am filled with hope. It offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, opportunities for professional development and career advancement, and a wonderful work environment and team! If you need immediate help with enrollment, please contact the registrar for your child's school by email. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower proposed the one-time supplemental payments of $1,000 for eligible full-time employees and $500 permanent part-time employees, which will be issued in this months paychecks, to show appreciation for their continued service. Also during this extended closure, CCSD will continue providing technology, Canvas and other learning support, as well as the #CCSDserves to-go meal program. #CCSDfam. Dear #CCSDfam, CCSD is seeking skilled Maintenance/Facility Technicians to keep our schools and offices running safely and smoothly. They are: Etowah HS ninth-grader Ila Prabhuram, who also was selected to serve last school year; E.T. Mark Spain Real Estate, MLS#7177852. The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. And just as after Sandy Hook and Parkland, we know that this tragedy not only has filled you with the same heartbreak, but also with anger and worry. 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. After School Program care will be offered at elementary schools as planned until 6 p.m. The Governor said he will make a decision prior to April 24 as to whether schools will re-open this school year. When children do not read during the summer months, research suggests they may lose up to three months of reading ability. This important issue long has been a part of professional development for staff, but CCSD is increasing its training and programs in response to the national rise in teen suicide rates, as well as the tragic deaths of students, teachers and parents in the community. Due to forecasted icy road conditions, all CCSD schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. 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. Meet a CCSD 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Melissa Barsh of Woodstock Middle School! 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. Dear #CCSDfam, The National School Lunch Program serves 30 million children every day, and this years celebration theme, Lots 2 Love, encourages students and school nutrition professionals to share what they love most about school lunch. Thank you. Meet the New Principal: Tia Bryller of Woodstock MS! CCSD's School Nutrition Program Earns National Honors, CCSD Students Excel at Tech Fair, Advancing to State, CCSD District Winners for PTA Reflections Contest Named, CCSD Congratulates Elementary and Middle School Reading Bowl Winners, CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter February Edition Now Online, CCSD Celebrates Sixth-Grade STEM Essay Contest Winners, CCSD School Nutrition Adds Halal Menu Item, CCSD School Choice Month and New Enrollment, CCSD Announces 2023 School Teacher of the Year Winners. 22-23 6th Grade School Supply List. #CherokeeByChoice Click here for more: https://www.cherokeega.org/career-expo/. The five new Principals are: for Clayton Elementary School, Carrie OBryant; E.T. 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 Cherokee County School Districts performance has improved, and, for the seventh consecutive year, has exceeded the States average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) accountability system score. We continue to loan technology to students in need and provide technology and Canvas support. 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. Info at https://bit.ly/CCSDjobs21, 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! 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. Share. The District earned a 4-star average on the 5-star scale in the Georgia Department of Educations annual ratings, which measure how a community views the quality of its schools culture and character; the highest possible rating is 5 stars. Rising 6th Grade Student Visit @ 9:15 AM 10:30 AM. 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. As a child, Heidi Bentle dreamed of becoming an inventor learning how things work, taking them apart and reassembling them to make them better. This leadership position supports the departments operations, including training programs and promotions. Annual Georgia Probe College Fair Visits Cherokee County on Oct. 29, Students Invited to Thank Educators Through #thanksCCSD Project, Learn More About CCSD's Blueprint Strategic Plan. The Cherokee County School District is celebrating outstanding school volunteers through its Seventh Annual CCSD Volunteer of the Year awards! 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. As you know, schools are scheduled to be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 19 for student holidays. 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 Cherokee County School District Special Education Department will present its annual Agency Information Fair through a virtual event on March 31. On Woodstock's 50th birthday, a rebellious generation mellows out Aug. 17: A Crusader model plane strikes the south side of a two-story home on South Smith Road in Union Vale, destroying the. The Cherokee County School District is kicking off its month-long celebration of the importance of literacy! My Stop Bus Tracking System Expands to all CCSD Schools, CCSD Introduces MealViewer Website & App Showcasing School Cafeteria Menus, CCSD Adds Expanded System for Reporting Safety Concerns, CCSD School Counselors Learn About Career Options for Students, Spring Photos Coming - Mark Your Calendar, BVP Club Wolf Pack Newsshow your support, County Spelling Bee 1st Place - Lydia Lord, 2/1/188th Grade Students HS registration, CCSD Tech Fair 2/3/18click for details. Hazlehurst, Georgia. September's CCSD Connections Parent E-Newsletter Now Online. Please Share Our New Job Listing: Facility Maintenance Director. Northwood Middle School . To use the Gateway, you will need your childs Student ID (the code they use in the cafeteria and to log in to computers) and GTID (the longer code on your childs report card); if you dont have these, your childs school can provide them to you. The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers! 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. Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! The Cherokee County School District has earned international recognition for excellence in education! Brian Kemp has extended his closure of all schools statewide through the close of the school year. Join the #CCSDfam as a School Nutrition Facilitator! Last Updated: February 28, 2023 - 2:05pm For more information click here: https://www.woodstockct.gov/home/news/notice-special-town-meeting-february-28-2023 CCSD earned the Georgia School Boards Associations 2019 Leading Edge Award for helping to develop and pilot the statewide program. The application process will give students the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to be successful in a virtual environment. Cherokee County School District students earned Regional and State honors through the annual Georgia Student Technology Competition! School Hours. Our School Show submenu for Our School . The Cherokee County School District received excellent news today: the districts international accreditation as a high-quality school system is recommended for renewal for another five years! 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. The August edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online here, and is filled with important news & updates. 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. Woodstock Middle School. The Cherokee County Council PTA has set the schedule for its Parent University program presented in collaboration with CCSD and community partners. The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers for next school year! Join Us: CCSD Job Fair This Saturday, March 4! Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Andy Farmer of Woodstock MS! 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. The program earned the States 2020 Vision District award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to use Georgia grown foods on school cafeteria menus. The Cherokee County School Districts annual Teacher Job Fair will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 5, with in-person interviews at River Ridge High School and virtual online interview appointments available. All meals must be consumed on site; the distribution sites and times are listed on the flier above; a menu is onlinehere. According to the. 5bd. If your children are 0-18 years old, we are pleased to offer summer to-go meal service for them! Location and Pick up Time by School. Save the Date! 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! 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. Click on the link below for additional information. This means that we will NOT need to close in-person learning on April 15 and 16 for a second round of vaccinations. Many of our students rely upon and look forward to our cafeterias homemade breakfasts and lunches and award-winning Farm to School recipes. Digital Learning Day Information- please read more here. While we are not cancelling school for Fridays victory parade and celebration, any student absences for students who attend that event will be counted as unexcused but without academic penalty. While our policies do not permit excused absences for such occasions, the designation of unexcused but without academic penalty provides students the important opportunity to make up all missed work and tests next week. Express Gateway Now Open for Updating Student Information. The Cherokee County School Board during its meeting Thursday approved the purchase of land for the potential site of a new Cherokee High School. One of the best parts of my role as your Superintendent is visiting our schools to see our students and educators working together. If you have any questions, please email your grade level administrator. The September edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online at https://bit.ly/CCSDconnections with the latest CCSD news, including the announcement of an Oct. 12 Digital Learning Day for high school students not taking the PSAT or SAT at school that day. Results for Wrongful Death and Agents/Agencies near United States Lang died at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Our school counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists are here to help. 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. Meet the New Principal: Mike Santoro of Woodstock MS! The Cherokee County School District has earned the States highest honor for leadership and dedication to providing the best education possible to every child. 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. 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. #CCSDfam, CCSD is looking for substitute teachers to join us in serving our kids! Express Gateway update portal,the online system for parents tochange phone, email or important information for students, is now available. Nearly 200 students from more than 20 CCSD schools put their technology skills to the test at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition. # 172 in Connecticut Middle Schools. #CCSDPartnersInAction #CCSDFam #CCSDUnited, Please check out the October edition of the CCSD Connections newsletter at https://bit.ly/CCSDconnections for the latest CCSD news including announcements and upcoming events. Students submitted videos to present their projects for judging. No matter what you call it - vaping, Juul-ing, e-cigarettes or how harmless the devices may seem, lets clear the air: these are dangerous devices not permitted in schools. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 approved the appointments of new Principals and other leaders for next school year. These school-level winners now are eligible for the honor of Cherokee County School District 2022 Teacher of the Year. 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. Our Connections Team will help you start your journey at First Baptist Woodstock. That threat is a "social media rumor" stemming from an incident that occurred on Monday, police . The Cherokee County School District Annual Job Fair for next school year is THIS SATURDAY! We are working to address the issue and will send new reports in as timely a manner as possible. This includes curricular and extracurricular classes and activities. February 27, 2023 (78 years old) View obituary. Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a schools Teacher of the Year every week please help us celebrate 2022 Woodstock Middle School Teacher of the Year Justin Brown! Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256. The Woodstock Academy is an independent, day and boarding, co-educational, college preparatory high school for grades 9-12 and postgraduates located in Woodstock, CT. It has 1,139 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. 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! We have outlined the highlights of the program and back-to-school preparations below. Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. Read the June CCSD Connections Newsletter! The Cherokee County School District is beginning a new service for families registering students for school. Eighty-six Cherokee County School District high school and middle school students won seats in the prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Chorus and Reading Chorus. The Cherokee County School District's Special Education department will offer a virtual program for parents of Special Education students. What's new for CCSD this school year? Accreditation is the gold standard for school districts it provides independent assurance to parents, employees and taxpayers as to the excellence of their public schools, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! Today is National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day, advocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. #CCSDfam, 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.
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