Creekland Middle School News

Save time and enjoy more of you summer by ordering school supplies on-line here:

Supply lists

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, April 18, 2019 approved the appointment of a new CCSD School Police Chief and new assistant principals to fill vacancies for next school year. 

The School Board unanimously approved naming Major Buster Cushing, who currently serves as commander of field operations for the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, as the next CCSD School Police Chief effective July 1.  Major Cushing will fill the role held by retiring Chief Mark Kissel  since the Department’s establishment 20 years ago.

The Cherokee County School District’s online system for registering new students for the 2019-20 school year now is open to parents!

Parents can log in from home to the New Student Gateway by clicking here.  Parents who missed the window for online kindergarten registration in March also can register their children using the New Student Gateway.

Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Grade Dance.  

If your upcoming 8th grader is enrolled in High School Credit classes for next year, make plans to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 in the Cafeteria. 

The April edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online here and features an important update on the school calendar issue -- and much more!

Please join CCSD in supporting April as the Month of the Military Child by wearing purple on Wednesday, April 10, for Purple Up Day! #GAMilitaryChildMonth #CCSDfam  Learn more here. 

This is National Social Work Month, and CCSD has four full-time social workers who assist the families of our 42,000 students in overcoming challenges that might affect their education.  Our social workers strive daily to connect families with community resources and provide interventions to address situations like homelessness, hunger, truancy, drug abuse, neglect and other challenges.   Last year, CCSD’s three social workers made 793 home visits; handled more than 800 cases; made 1,500 parent contacts and provided assistance to 146 homeless students.   This year, with the addition of a fourth member to the social worker team, they are on a pace to work 1,000 referrals and  serve more than 230 homeless students. 

We are proud of Reagan, she earned 3rd Place in the State Technology Competition.  

Cherokee County School District students excelled in this year’s Student Technology Competition, with 53 placing first at Regions and six placing at State!

The statewide program includes 16 categories of competition for students in Grades 3-12.  Two hundred and eighty students put their technology skills to the test at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition held earlier this school year at Woodstock Middle School. 

Celebrating these Awesome Students this month - Congratulations!

What is Child Find?
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.  The Cherokee County School District serves children ages 3 to 21.

The Cherokee County School Board is celebrating the CCSD School Police Department for its 20 years of exemplary service.  

Led since its establishment by Chief Mark Kissel, who has announced he will retire at the end of this school year, the Department consists of 20 police officers certified by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, an Emergency Management Facilitator and office staff.

Cherokee Art Council

94 North Street

Canton, Ga 30014

Open House Reception: Thursday, April 11th from 6-8 pm

Gallery Hours: 

Friday, April 12th from 11:00 - 5:00

Saturday, April 13th from 12:00 - 5:00

Come out to see our Drama Club's production of Oklahoma.  Thursday, March 21st and 22nd at 6:30.  

CCSD's Communications Division today released the District's 2018 Annual Report of District Progress, showcasing CCSD student achievement and School District accountability across multiple metrics.  The report can be viewed here. 

Missed our job fair, but still want to learn more about joining the #CCSDfam for next school year? We're participating in the Cherokee Career Expo from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center (1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114). We're hiring teachers, school nurses, bus drivers, school nutrition cafeteria staff, clerical support and more! #CherokeeByChoice Click here for more: https://www.cherokeega.org/career-expo/

Don't forget to order your Grizzly a t-shirt for Grizzly Games this year - deadline is March 15th. See this Information and Order Form.

The March edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online here and features an important update on the State-mandated school calendar issue and new troubling education legislation.  The newsletter also includes two brief surveys on our Strategic Plan and communications… please participate to help CCSD continuously improve!

Be sure to stop by the Spring Book Fair in the Media Center.  March 8th - 15th.

Parent Night 3/13 from 4:00-5:45

Do you know the rules of the road when encountering school buses?  When to stop and when you can keep going?  Check out this video - http://bit.ly/stop4bus - to learn more. #SafeCherokee

The Cherokee County School District’s award-winning School Nutrition department will celebrate National School Breakfast Week from March 4 to 8 with special items on the menu at all CCSD school cafeterias including a fruit parfait on Tuesday and breakfast for lunch on Wednesday.  The week’s theme is “School Breakfast: Start Your Engines.” 

#CCSDfam #NSBW19

The Cherokee County School District is celebrating the importance of literacy with its second annual month-long “Get CCSD Reading” campaign! 

In support of the statewide Get Georgia Reading initiative, the program kicks off with Read Across America Day on Friday, a nationwide reading event that coincides with renowned children’s book author and illustrator Dr. Seuss’s March 2 birthday.

The Cherokee County School District has kicked off a significant update to its five-year Strategic Plan and began the process with community engagement.

The School District, with the support of the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), is developing a new plan aligned with the community’s vision for the future and designed to be better understood and appreciated by the community and more accurately implemented and measured by CCSD staff.

Be sure to join us on Friday March 1st for BINGO.  

More details here: BINGO

The Cherokee County School District next month will present its first-ever Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards!

The celebration on March 5 will honor one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD’s schools, centers and central office divisions.  Each honoree will be recognized by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, receive a plaque and gifts of appreciation, and enjoy a reception with their family and Principal. 

The two academic teams, the veterans and the novice, placed second and first respectively in their divisions yesterday in the second annual North Gwinnett Middle School Invitational Tournament. The novice team finished 8-0 and the veterans concluded the tournament with 8-1 record.

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

Help us support our Special Olymics by being part of our Super Hero Day.

Due to forecasts for possible inclement weather tomorrow, all CCSD schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. We will continue to monitor conditions tomorrow to determine if further action is needed. Updates will be posted & emailed to parents. How do we decide? Learn more here (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/school-closure-decision-process). #SafeCherokee 

We will be celebrating the life of one of our own, Debby Amoss, on Sat. Feb 2nd @ The Wheeler House.  A special celebration for such a SPECIAL LADY!

Shout out to Madison - she is our 8th Grade Player of the Week.  Thankful for her and so glad she is a Grizzly!

Spotlight on Reese this week! 

She is our 7th Grade Player of the Week. So glad she is a Grizzly! 

Meet Emma Smithwick, our 8th Grade Girls Player of the Week (week of 1/8).  So thankful that she is a Grizzly.t Emma, our 8th grade Player of the Week for Lady Girzzlies. So thankful that Emma is a Grizzly.

Meet Dacey, our 7th Grade Girls Basketball Player of the Week for week of Jan 8th.  So glad she is a Grizzly!

Cherokee County School District middle and high schools will have an early release day on Dec. 21, as students begin their winter holiday break.

On Friday, Dec. 21, all CCSD high schools and middle schools will dismiss on a half-day schedule, with buses departing early.  Elementary school dismissal is not affected and will remain 2:15 p.m.  Preschool program dismissal also is not affected.  The After School Program will not be offered at CCSD elementary schools.

Don’t miss the very important Information Night/Elective Fair for parents & rising 9^th graders @ CVHS on Tuesday, January 15^th @ 6:30 in the auditorium/cafeteria!  

We are proud of our December Students of the Month. Thank you all for being awesome Grizzlies!

Due to forecasted icy road conditions, all CCSD schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. Buses will pick up 2 hours late; school will end on time. We will closely monitor conditions overnight to determine if further action is needed.  Updates will be shared on our website and social media, and by email to parents.  How do we decide? Learn more here (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/school-closure-decision-process). #SafeCherokee 

Get some GRIZZLY wear for your favorite Grizzly.  Place your order on- line here.  Hurry - Deadline is Friday, Nov. 30th.

We would like to recognize Reese Brauer as our 8th Grade Player of the Week.  Read more about this awesome young lady.  

We would like to recognize Camryn Deaton as our 7th Grade Girls Player of the Week.  Read more about this fantastic young lady.

The Cherokee County School District and Georgia Bureau of Investigation next week will co-host a summit on youth suicide prevention.

The Cherokee County Youth Suicide Prevention Summit, which is open to the public, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Cherokee County Conference Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114. 

Be a hero!  Support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) by paying $2 to wear a cape on Friday, October 19^th.  All proceeds go to CHOA.

The Cherokee County School District next week will host a PTA-sponsored program for parents on drug addiction and prevention with guest speakers including Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds.

Great Tryouts - thanks to all that came out. Click the link above to view the team members.

Parent and Student informational meeting is on 8/31 @ 4:00 in Mr. Dodge's room.

Be sure to join us in celebrating Chicken and Waffles Day on Friday, Aug. 24th.  The cafeteria will be serving Chicken and Waffles for lunch.

Join us on Mondays and Wenedsdays for Drama Club.  See flyer for all of the info. Drama Information

Are you interested in an award winning academically challenging program that will provide you with multiple opportunities to travel locally and out of state? Stop by room 202 and ask Dr. Nazemzadeh for more information. The tryouts for this year’s team will be held on August 14^th and August 15^th 3:45-5:50 in room 202.

The Cherokee County School District today launches its Back-to-School Gateway, an online system designed to reduce paper waste and wasting parents’ valuable time!

The Back-to-School Gateway is a paperless, online registration system for students already enrolled in CCSD schools that replaces the dreaded stack of “first-day forms” with a quick digital check and update of students’ existing contact and emergency notification information in CCSD’s records system. 

Summer Externship program gives CCSD counselors a peek into careers in local industries

CCSD Farm to School program wins kudos

Creekland Summer Office & Registration Hours

CMS Summer Office Hours:

May 29th - June 8th: 7:30 - 3:30

July 17th - July 24th: 8:00 - 3:00

July 25th - July 31st: 8:00 - 4:00

Three of the Chamber of Commerce "Top 10 in 10" Young Professionals this year are CCSD administrators.

Grizzly Families, make plans to attend 2018-19 Walk-Through:

Friday, July 27th (1:00-3:00): All returning 7th and 8th Graders

Saturday, July 28th (9:00-11:30): 6th Graders “Bear Walk”

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, July 18, 2019 appointed a longtime CCSD leader to head up the new Social and Emotional Learning initiative, as well as several resulting Principal changes.  

Dr. Debra Murdock, the former Principal of Cherokee High School and Georgia High School Principal of the Year, who has most recently served as the School Operations’ executive director overseeing middle and high schools, will take on the newly created role focused on developing new ways to better support students’ and employees’ emotional and mental health and well-being.

Gabby and Madison are our Players of the Week.  Learn more about these wonderful young ladies that we are so proud to call Grizzlies.

The Superintendent of Schools will make an announcement by Jan. 31 as to whether classes will be held during the last three days of February Break.

As you know, schools are scheduled to be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 19 for student holidays.  The CCSD school calendar designates Wednesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 22, as possible school holidays or inclement weather make-up days.

We have some of the VERY BEST here at CMS.  Meet our 8th Grade Player of the Week.....Kayla Ward.  Glad she is a Grizzly.

The Cherokee County School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week next week with special entrees!

The National School Lunch Program serves 30 million children every day, and this year’s celebration theme, “Lots 2 Love,” encourages students and school nutrition professionals to share what they love most about school lunch.

Let's go Grizzlies!
Sign up for this fun event to support CMS.

Register here: https://www.cfamooveit.com/

CCSD school nurses and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services trained more than 300 school employees on how to stop severe bleeding in a victim.

Let's Dance: Aug. 8th 4:00- 6:00 in the CMS Cafe.

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!

The meals are available to youth 18 years of age or younger; the program runs June 5 to July 19, Monday through Friday, with no meal service July 1-5. All meals must be consumed on site; the distribution sites and times are listed on the flier above; a menu is online here.

We have some of the BEST!  A huge Thank You to Kathy Harris, Angela Wilson, and Kevin Dibble for everything they do to help our students and staff.

We have some of the VERY BEST here at CMS.  Meet our Player of the Week for 7th Grade.......Sydney Shipley. Glad she is a Grizzly.

We spotlight a player each week.  Meet Camryn Yokley - 8th Grade.  So happy she is a Grizzly!

Shout out to Emma for being reconized as the CCSD Student of the Day.  A super deserving young lady.  Glad she is a Grizzly!

Join us for the Back to School Bash (Dance) on Thursday 8/9.  Students will stay after school and need to be picked up at 6:00.  Cost is $5

Attention: Current 7th Graders that,are interested in taking a High School Credit Elective class or being a peer helper next year - COMPLETE the on-line application here.  DEADLINE is Feb 8th.  

Current 7th graders have the opportunity to apply to be considered for the following High School Credit Elective Classes and Peer Helper Class:

Visual Arts: APPLY HERE

Introduction to Business and Technology: APPLY HERE

Peer Helper Class: Complete this application and hand deliver to Ms. Cody in room 204

Current Band and Chorus students have the opportunity to take a high school credit band or chorus class.  These students will need to see Mr Boyle (band) or Ms. Reed (Chorus) for information about applying for these classes. 

Shout out to Christina Warren, our 7th grade girls player of the week. So glad this awesome young lady is a Grizzly!

Cherokee County School District middle and high schools will have an early release day on Dec. 21, as students begin their winter holiday break.

On Friday, Dec. 21, all CCSD high schools and middle schools will dismiss on a half-day schedule, with buses departing early.  Elementary school dismissal is not affected and will remain 2:15 p.m.  Preschool program dismissal also is not affected.  The After School Program will not be offered at CCSD elementary schools.

We spotlight a player for each week. Meet Lindsay Cork - 7th Grade. So glad she is a Grizzly!

* UPDATED INFO......If you are intrested in trying out for our 7th or 8th grade CMS basketball teams please see the REQUIRED physical form below and the try-out schedule. 

Smile Grizzlies 

Picture Day is Wednesday, Aug 15th. 

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.  This slideshow video and the information below represents just some of the many projects underway over the summer.

CCSD high school and middle school basketball teams ended their regular seasons last week and begin tournament play tonight, lasting through the week.  All six of CCSD's high schools will have both their boys' and girls' teams involved in regional tournaments to determine seeding/eligibility for the state tournament, which kicks off February 15.  CCSD middle schools will begin the county tournament schedule tonight to determine the county champion for boys and girls teams, 7th and 8th grade.  Schedules/brackets can be found here. 

Shout Out to this Outstanding young lady!! Rylee is our 8th grade player of the week.  So glad she is a Grizzly!!

Jostens is running a promotion this week only where anyone that purchases a book is entered into a chance for a $1,000 Amazon Gift Card as well as other prizes. Order Here.

You don't want to miss this performance.  This will be a great show for all ages. We are proud of these students and sponsors. 

The Technology Fair is earlier this year.  The registration deadline is Nov. 15th.  See Mrs. Bennett (room 201)ASAP if you are intrested in competing.  Get more information here. The Regional fair will be held on Dec 15th at Woodstock Middle School.  

Grizzlies, make sure you plan on visiting our Book Fair.  You can even order books on-line.

Order early and save money.  Place order before 8/31 and icons are FREE.  Read here for more info:

Yearbook Information

Please share our new job listing for Facility Technician -- this position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/CCSDFacilityTech Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.

The latest issue of our CCSD Connections parent newsletter is online now: https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! #CCSDfam

Meet Reagan, our 8th Grade Player of the Week.  We are so glad she is part of our Grizzly Family.  Learn a little more about this awesome young lady. 

Huge Shout Out to Karina Harrington - She is our 7th grade player of the week.  We are super glad she is a Grizzly.  Learn a little more about this wonderful young lady.
 

Please find the School Supply Lists HERE

All Medicine(s) must be picked up by a parent or guardian by the last day of school (May 29th).

Thanks, Nurse Carol

Spotlighting a couple of Awesome Grizzlies this week. 

We are so thankful for these young ladies and what they bring to our program.

Meet Olivia, our player of the week.  Proud to say that she is a Grizzly!  Learn a little more about this wonderful young lady. 

Huge Shout Out to Nicole Frausto  - She is our 8th Grade Player of the Week.  Learn a little more about this fantastic young lady.  We are so glad she is a Grizzly.

The Academy Street Theatre Group is having auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" on Sept. 26th or 27th.  Read Flyer for more information.

For the fourth consecutive year, Cherokee County School District students exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests!  CCSD has exceeded State averages every year since the tests that measure mastery of Georgia Performance Standards began.

“We are focused on increasing students’ mastery of the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in college, career and life,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said.  “These Milestones results show our students and teachers are consistently and successfully getting the job done.  I’m so proud of them, their families and our partners and volunteers -- we’re in this together with the same goal: making our community’s future the best it can be.”     

On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that the School Board has unanimously approved a new tougher anti-vaping policy for next school year.

While CCSD’s student discipline code already prohibits the possession or use of vaping devices and oils anywhere on campus, this new policy (click here to read) adds more serious repercussions.

Creekland's Open House/Walk Through Dates:

Sat. July 27th:

6th Grade 8 (Bear Walk) 8:30 - 11:30  (parent meeting 10:30)

Tues. July 30th: 

7th & 8th (drop in) 3:00-5:00

Cherokee County School District high schools and middle schools will have early release days later this month, which will affect traffic in the surrounding areas.

The Superintendent of Schools has determined the February Break will be a full week-long break for students.

Due to a mild winter so far, resulting in the need to close schools for only one full day, coupled with positive long-range forecasts, all CCSD schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 22, for the student holiday.  CCSD central offices will remain open as previously scheduled.       

The latest issue of our CCSD Connections parent newsletter is online now: https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! #CCSDfam

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, approved its annual Legislative Partnership Program outlining requests for the local Legislative Delegation’s consideration during the upcoming session, and local control topped the list. 

Fantistic race.  Thanks to our amazing PTA and all the volunteers.  See race results here.

Our school provides academic support during our Extended Instruction Program (ExP). During this time, students may receive additional tutoring in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as getting assistance with class and/or homework in a supervised environment.

EXP Information Letter

EXP Enrollment Form

Applications for free and reduced-price meals must be completed every school year under Federal guidelines.  If your student was approved for free of reduced-price meals last school year, the approval has been extended for the first 30 operating days of the school year.  Previous year meal benefits will expire on Sept. 12, 2018 unless a new application is received.

How many students are expected in CCSD schools this school year?

How many new teachers will be in the classrooms?

Who is my new Principal?

Find the answers to these questions and many more in the 2018-19 First Day Facts publication, which shares new information about the upcoming school year.

School Summer Office Hours:

     June 3^rd – June 12^th 7:30am-3:30pm

      July 8^th – July 19^th 7:30am – 3:30pm

Read about more summer and registration info here

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.

Way to go Jr. Grizzlies Lacrosse. U13 Champs

Huge THANK YOU to these wonderful Grizzlies!  They were reconized as Students of the Month for January.  

Join us on Nov 30th to shop at our Merry Marketplace as you come out to support our Grizzly Basketball and Cheer Teams.  The marketplace will be open from 4:00 - 8:00 in the cafeteria at CMS.

Here is information about this awesome event: Holiday Flyer

If you are intrested in being a vendor at this event see this Informational Flyer

The Cherokee County School District is focused on further improving suicide prevention training for its staff and offering more support to students in need.

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.

Please plan on supporting The Red Cross at our annual CMS Blood Drive on Nov. 6th from 7:00am - 5:00 pm here at CMS.  Sign up here

If you have questions contact Traci Palmer

There will be prizes for students that recruit donors and for the homeroom with the most donors.

The Cherokee County School District’s graduation rate has reached a new high, with 87.4% of the Class of 2018 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school.

If you are intrested in appliying for this club - complete this application. 

Please see the following message to parents from Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower:

Today, we found silver linings in our rain clouds. 

No one wants to hear a forecast for rain on the first day of school.  It soaks those new school clothes and backpacks, but, of greater importance, it also makes the morning traffic more challenging and dangerous.

Our teachers and leaders carried on, many getting drenched as they greeted car riders in the process, but remaining enthusiastic and welcoming.  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.

Please help us spread the word: online registration for kindergartners and all students who will be new to CCSD for the 2019-20 school year is underway at https://registration.cherokeek12.net/. You can complete the online process in about 15 minutes and set up a time to visit the school and verify your required legal documents. Want to learn more about the learning that happens in our kindergarten classrooms? Check out the report: Ready to Learn: A Parent’s Guide to CCSD Kindergarten at http://bit.ly/CCSDkready #CCSDfam

The Cherokee County School District will host its annual job fair on March 2 for hiring new teachers, bus drivers and school nutrition workers!

The fair is from 9 a.m. to noon at River Ridge High School in Woodstock, and offers job candidates the opportunity to meet CCSD and school leaders.  Candidates not only will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, but also the chance to ask questions.

Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District now is easier than ever with the roll-out of a new smartphone app!
 
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.  To further increase accessibility, the system now includes a new smartphone app, which can be downloaded at no cost.  

Going once, going twice, gone! Your bid can be the winning one at CCSD’s annual surplus equipment auction, which is open to the public, and begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the CCSD Central Warehouse (201 Mountain Brook Court, Canton, 30115). The sale preview starts at 7:30 a.m. More information is listed on the auctioneer's website: http://jeffdobson.com/

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!

National Fire Prevention Week is October 7–13, 2018, and the theme is: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.”

Plan to participate in the CMS Intramural Progam.  See the Intramural Form for information and permission.  

The Cherokee County School District is expanding to all schools its system that allows parents to track their child’s school bus on a smart phone or computer!

The Transportation Department began testing the Versatrans My Stop system last school year, and after a successful pilot, the system will be available to all CCSD parents beginning July 30 – just in time for the first day of school on Aug. 1.

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. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/jobsCCSD Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.

The Cherokee County School District is beginning a new service for families registering students for school.

The Centralized Summer Registration Center will allow parents to complete the process for registering students -- in any grade who will be new to CCSD for the 2019-20 school year -- early in the summer break, rather than waiting for school front offices to reopen.

The Cherokee County School District will offer a variety of summer school learning opportunities from June 5-25 for high school students including rising ninth-graders.

In addition to offering a wide selection of courses for students who need to retake classes not passed during the regular school year, Personal Fitness and Health courses will be offered for initial high school credit.  

The Transition Academy helps young adults with cognitive disabilities make a smooth transition into the community after they exit the school system.

You don't want to miss the CMS Color Run on Saturday, Oct. 27th. .  Sign up here

Learn more about applying for Friends Club here.

The Cherokee County School District will begin offering students and parents a closer look at school cafeteria menus this school year with the new MealViewer To Go app and website.

The system, which launches today, not only lists what’s on the breakfast and lunch menu each day, but includes photos and nutritional information.  The menu for the first day of school is available now through MealViewer, with more menus, photos and nutritional information being added daily in preparation for the start of school.

Please share this opportunity! We are so appreciative of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office and its dedicated crossing guards. #CCSDfam

Georgia STEM Day 2019 had students in CCSD middle school classrooms working in teams to creatively solve problems and generate solutions.  Using videos and materials developed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, students tackled their assigned problems across multiple subject areas throughout the day—and got to pitch their ideas to GTRI scientists and researchers to determine feasibility and get feedback to tweak their proposals. 

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. This year's free event is on March 21. Please see the flier posted online here for more info, as well as this list of participating organizations.

Cherokee County School District schools have earned high ratings for cultivating a positive school climate! 
 
The District earned a 4-star average on the 5-star scale in the Georgia Department of Education’s annual ratings, which measure how a community views the quality of its school’s culture and character; the highest possible rating is 5 stars.  The rating is based on a survey of students, parents and teachers; student discipline issue rates; and daily attendance.
 

CCSD high school students improved their performance on College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2018, with 74% of students scoring a 3 or higher, up from 71% in 2017 and again exceeding state and national averages. 

Sean Czerner(8th) and Brayden Fuentres(8th) we selected to be part of the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.  There were a total of four students selected from CCSD.  Two of them are our Grizzlies - we are very proud of them.

Congratulations to these outstanding students, who we know will be excellent representatives for their schools and our School District on this important statewide council,” Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools said.  “We look forward to seeing them further extend their influence as young leaders.”

Members were selected, from 1,000-plus applicants submitted by students statewide, based on their community service and answers to essay questions about public education and how it can improve.  The students will talk with Superintendent Woods about topics including how State policies affect their classrooms; participate in service projects; and serve as the Superintendent’s student ambassadors.

The Cherokee County School District for the second consecutive year has earned Georgia’s top honor for preparing and serving fresh, healthy meals to students!

CCSD’s School Nutrition program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, earned the Golden Radish Award at the Platinum Level from the Georgia’s Departments of Agriculture, Public Health, Education and Georgia Organics.

Congrats to these awesome Grizzlies for being selected as a student of the month for August.   

The Cherokee County School District is adding an expanded system for reporting safety concerns!

The SafeSchools Alert system will allow students, parents, school staff and everyone in the community to anonymously report safety concerns by text, email, online message or phone call.  This system will replace the previous anonymous tip hotline.

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, June 20, 2019 unanimously approved the Superintendent’s proposed budget for next school year and celebrated the swearing-in of a new CCSD School Police Chief.

Thanks to the support of partner Northside Hospital Cherokee, the Cherokee County School District received EpiPens at no cost for all of its schools!  The cost of the pens – auto-injectors that can be life-saving in cases of serious allergic reaction - was waived by manufacturer, Mylan, as part of its EpiPen4Schools program.  CCSD’s participation in the program was made possible by NHC Dr. Matthew Simmons, who wrote prescriptions for each school’s clinic. 

Come support your favorite Grizzlies on the basketball court this year.  

Basketball Schedule

Express Gateway update portal, the online system for parents to change phone, email or important information for students, is now available. 

Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, advocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Cherokee County School District joins in this observance as we care deeply about the health and well-being of all of our students. Our school counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists are here to help. We have developed a resource page for parents to learn more about mental health resources and suicide awareness and prevention: http://bit.ly/ccsdresources #CCSDfam #NCMHAD

More Cherokee County School District Class of 2018 students took the ACT exam than any previous class, while maintaining impressive averages and exceeding National and State averages!

Results released today show the Class of 2018 posted an excellent overall score of 23, while a record number took the challenging college entrance and placement examination: 1,809 students -- an 11-percent increase from the previous year.  The score ranks CCSD third among metro Atlanta counties and seventh in Georgia – out of 180 school districts!

We need your help in spreading an important message as our students head back to school: #SafeCherokee  Please check out this brief video - http://bit.ly/CCSDSafeCherokee - featuring Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds, and a united force of our community’s law enforcement and public safety officers and first-responders. 

Please join us in thanking our school nurses today on National School Nurse Day! They provide exceptional care for our students, staff and visitors each day. #SND2019 #CCSDfam

CCSD is participating in Georgia’s Farm to School month celebration with special menu items including a Kickin’ it with Kale salad on Wednesday!  

The fresh kale, cranberry and apple salad will be available throughout CCSD cafeterias as a side choice at lunch on Wednesday, with students encouraged to try kale, a vegetable that may be new to them. 

All six Cherokee County School District high schools have been named to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best High Schools” list!

The magazine’s prestigious list is based on factors including academic performance, college readiness, graduation rates and success of disadvantaged students. 

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking more dedicated crossing guards to protect our students and keep traffic moving safely around our schools! #SafeCherokee

The academic team finished first and second in the veteran and the novice divisions of the GATA north respectively. This was the first of 2018-2019 school year competitions.

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! We appreciate our outstanding teachers and all that they do every day to serve our community. #CCSDfam #ThankATeacher

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!  Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia.

Many students choose to take the 9^th grade classes Personal Fitness & Health over the summer to open a spot for another class in 9^th grade. Cherokee County offers an excellent opportunity at Cherokee H.S. that is only 3 weeks long, and offers credit for both Personal Fitness & Health. Please see the attached information about how to register for these classes.

Information Form

Information Form (Spanish)

Registration forms now are online for CCSD's summer school learning opportunities from June 5-25 for high school students including rising ninth-graders.

In addition to offering a wide selection of courses for students who need to retake classes not passed during the regular school year, Personal Fitness and Health courses will be offered for initial high school credit.  

No matter what you call it - vaping, Juul-ing, e-cigarettes – or how harmless the devices may seem, let’s clear the air: these are dangerous devices not permitted in schools.

CCSD takes vaping as seriously as any other tobacco product or marijuana, and the repercussions to a student’s health and school record are not worth risking. A 2018 national study released reported 1 in 5 high school students have tried vaping.

If you are an upcoming 8th grader, read below about the High School credit classes and year long classes you may be able to take during your connection time next year.

The high school classes are year long classes and students will be unable to withdraw after the first quarter.  The grade received will be count toward the the student's high school GPA.

Students are encouraged to apply if interested, space is limited. Students will be notified if they get selected to take the course.

Congratulations to our winners from Cherokee County’s Annual Art Show:

1^st Place goes to: Kaelin Kerschner and Mackenzie Miles

2^nd Place goes to: Devon Hall and Lauren Denereaz

3^rd Place goes to: Camryn Yokley and Aaliyah Butts

Honorable Mention goes to: Devon Hall, Julia Barfield, Sydney Howard, Connor Vitak and those who helped with the Grizzly Bear from Visual Arts Class.

Please read application below about the Peer Helper Program/Class.  Upcoming 7th graders have the opportunity to apply to be part of this program - complete the application below.

This class will take place during one of your connection classes next year.  Students will be notified if they are selected to participate.

Application

Current FCA 8th graders, if you are interested in a leadership FCA position next year at Creekview, complete this application: FCA Leadership Application

REMINDER…  ALL student medications must be picked up from the clinic by 3pm on May 25^th.  Any medication left after that will be destroyed. 

Thank you,

Carol Reed, RN

Creekland MS Nurse