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Cutting the Ribbon!
The Cherokee community celebrates its newest school! Read more about the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house held for the new Cherokee High School in this news story.
May 19: Student Holiday
Tuesday, May 19, is Primary Election Day, and many CCSD schools are used as polling sites. Students will have the day off, and teachers will have a planning/work day.
State Champs!
Congratulations to the Lady Grizzlies of Creekview HS for winning the state title for slow pitch softball!
Elevate 2032
On the road to our next strategic plan! Learn more on this website.
Focus on Safety
The Cherokee County School District is increasing safety for students and bus drivers by installing cameras on school bus stop-arms. Enforcement begins Monday, May 4. Read more on this webpage.
Building for the Future
April update on CCSD construction projects, including Cherokee High School, the auxiliary gym addition at River Ridge HS and athletic facilities at Sequoyah HS. Read more here about the opening of the new Cherokee High School and what is happening with the current campus.
Top 10 Finalist!
Dr. Lisa Spence of Hasty Elementary has been named one of Georgia's 10 finalists for state Teacher of the Year! Read more in this news story.
Ready to Learn!
Registration for kindergarten and new students in any grade level for 2026-27 is open - read details in this news post.
Improving Performance
Visit CCSD's Accountability site with overviews of our most recent SAT/ACT, Advanced Placement, and Georgia Milestones scores, including our newest (and highest ever!) CCRPI scores.
High School Sports
See the weekly high school athletics schedules at this page.
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