The Cherokee County School District is offering a new paid internship program for school psychologists and speech language pathologists!  This is an excellent opportunity for students who are nearing completion of their school psychology or SLP graduate degree program.  Minimum requirements are posted in our online job listings.  These positions offer competitive compensation packages with full pay and outstanding benefits, a balanced school calendar, a wonderful work environment and caring team, and the opportunity to transition to a full-time position with CCSD.  Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: visit www.cherokeek12.net and click Jobs @ CCSD and select any of the listings that note paid internship.  Questions?  Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.

The following message is from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower:

Today’s skies may be cloudy, but our schools were filled with sunshine.

As I visited schools across our community today, the smiles shone brightly among students and teachers and staff celebrating the first day of our new school year.

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 2022 Etowah High School Teacher of the Year Margo Kemmerer!

Etowah High School Teacher of the Year Margo Kemmerer has positively influenced many students over her 15-year career, all of which has been served on Eagle Mountain.

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 Teasley Middle School: Lori Duffy! #CCSDfam

As is part of the start of every new school year for the Cherokee County School District, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower today held his first meeting with the Cherokee County Council PTA’s executive board.  

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to CCSD Preschool Centers 2022 Volunteer of the Year: Bonny Keheley! #CCSDfam

A Cherokee County School District school has earned two national awards in recognition of its character education programs!

Liberty Elementary School has been honored by Character.org with two 2022 Promising Practices awards, which celebrate the best character education and service learning programs among schools nationwide.

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Indian Knoll Elementary School 2022 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 #CCSDfam

Two Cherokee County School District schools have been honored by the National PTA for excellence!

Boston Elementary School and Little River Elementary School this week were named 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.”  

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

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 2022 E.T. Booth Middle School Teacher of the Year Lori Salvino!

E.T. Booth Middle School Teacher of the Year Lori Salvino begins her 27th year of teaching next week.

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 Free Home Elementary School: Amy Lathem! #CCSDfam

The Cherokee County School District is raising the bar for its already exceptional School Nutrition department with a new awards program.

The inaugural School Nutrition Team of the Year initiative was announced Wednesday at CCSD School Nutrition’s annual back-to-school training day for all of its staff.

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Arnold Mill Elementary School 2022 Volunteer of the Year: Jason Quinn! #CCSDfam

The Cherokee County School District celebrated school nurses today with the presentation of the annual CCSD School Nurse of the Year Awards!

The awards program, now in its second year, was developed with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a CCSD Partner.  As part of National School Nurse Appreciation Day and National Nurses Week in May, a top school nurse from each CCSD Innovation Zone (a high school and its feeder schools) was announced.  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. 

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Mill Creek Middle School 2022 Partner of the Year: Nothing Bundt Cakes 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 #CCSDfam

A Cherokee County School District student earned national honors through the 2021-22 National 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 Will Change The World By... .”

Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we’ll be introducing you this month to our school district’s new Principals.  Please help us celebrate Charley Ingham, who this school year will lead Woodstock High School!

Charley Ingham brings a triple crown record, as an award-winning teacher, coach and leader, to his new role as Woodstock High School’s Principal.

Indian Knoll Elementary School today celebrated earning its first national character education award!

The school has been honored with a Promising Practices Award by Character.org, a national nonprofit organization that promotes developing positive character among students.  Indian Knoll is one of only 152 schools honored nationwide and one of only four in Georgia; Liberty Elementary School, a multi-year honoree, also was among those recognized.

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 2022 Dean Rusk Middle School Teacher of the Year DeLaney Campbell!

Dean Rusk Middle School Teacher of the Year DeLaney Campbell sums up her teaching style in four words: “high expectations, high support.”

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 Etowah High School: Penny Jones! #CCSDfam

Cherokee County School District students for the seventh consecutive year exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests, with significant gains on most tests. 

The annual tests assess students’ mastery of Georgia Performance Standards, which set expectations for what lessons students will learn in each grade.  Teachers and administrators use the results to improve instructional best practices.

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday night approved the first step to sell two properties to the county government.

The intergovernmental agreement and memorandum of understanding with the Cherokee County government will allow both sides to proceed with the sale of the former Tippens Elementary School in Canton as well as unused acreage on Hunt Road near Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy.

It’s less than two weeks until the first day of school for CCSD on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022!  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 about school safety and security.  Don’t forget to visit the Back-to-School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s when it opens July 25 to update your child’s emergency contacts and provide other important information.  Thank you to this month's newsletter sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia!  #CCSDfam

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Dean Rusk Middle School 2022 Volunteer of the Year: Suzy Griffies! #CCSDfam

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Clayton Elementary School 2022 Partner of the Year: Waleska First Baptist Church Women on Missions!

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

Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we’ll be introducing you this month to our school district’s new Principals.  Please help us celebrate Sandi Harrison, who this school year will lead Liberty Elementary School!

Liberty Elementary School’s outstanding reputation for high quality teaching and community engagement has met its match in new Principal Sandi Harrison.

We appreciate the support of our partners and the difference they are making in our schools! 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

CCSD Principals pictured, from left to right, bottom row: Christy Rich, Kerry Estep, Melinda Roulier, Ashley Polito, Jennifer McIntosh; top row: Dr. Maria Rosario-Regan, Dr. Carrie O’Bryant, Sandi Harrison, Julie Peppers, Ann Jordan and Kim Cerasoli. Also pictured: Atlanta Area Council BSA District Executive, Joshua Cole.

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 2022 Creekview High School Teacher of the Year Janet Baggett!

Creekview High School Teacher of the Year Janet Baggett’s teaching expertise benefits more than her own students.

The Cherokee County School District this week congratulated the winners of its new Bus Driver of the Year Awards!

The awards recognize one outstanding school bus driver from each Innovation Zone (high school and feeder middle and elementary schools) and one from CCSD’s team of Special Education drivers; from this pool of winners, one overall CCSD winner was selected.

Four Cherokee County School District students have earned statewide honors for science!

The students, who will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at this month’s School Board meeting, placed at the Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad.

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 Little River Elementary School: Melinda Belisle! #CCSDfam

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to ACE Academy 2022 Volunteer of the Year: Patti Tressler! #CCSDfam

A Cherokee County School District student placed in national academic competitions this summer!

Creekview High School rising ninth-grader Abigail Moore this past school year qualified at regional contests for the International Academic Competition’s (IAC) Humanities, National (World) History, U.S. History and general Academic Bees.  

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Sixes Elementary School 2022 Partner of the Year: Townsend Realty 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

Eight Cherokee County School District cybersecurity students earned scholarships through a national career skills competition, with four more receiving special honors.

The students earned the $500 scholarships and accolades from CyberStart America, a national organization established to provide high school students with free access to cybersecurity learning resources written and developed by industry professionals.  

Our Principals are dedicated leaders, and we’ll be introducing you this month to our school district’s new Principals.  Please help us celebrate Matt Kimbrell, who this school year will lead R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy!

A longtime leader, teacher and coach, Principal Matt Kimbrell is ready to lead his new team: R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy.

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 2022 Creekland Middle School Teacher of the Year Jennifer Camp!

Creekland Middle School Teacher of the Year Jennifer Camp sees her mission as helping her students become not only better learners, but also better people.

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 Middle School: Melissa Barsh! #CCSDfam