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. 

Update from Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA):

Last year, WMS FBLA participated with Bronco and his school, Mill Creek Middle School, in a community service event to collect PJs.  We continue to work with Bronco and will be doing the same thing this year.  In the meantime, there is an event, Friday, 11/16/18 that ties right into us helping Bronco.

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.

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.  

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.
 

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

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. 

Middle school students often need a chance to express their feelings, positive and negative, to their peers and caring adults.  Yet, too often they are unsure of themselves and afraid to take the risk.  Like adults, they fear rejection or lack of understanding.  Rainbows support groups provide the opportunity for teens to support each other as they navigate the changes in their families. 

Please click here to learn more about Rainbows

Please click here if you would like to sign your student up for Rainbows

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School Supply Lists for School Year 2018-2019

Any questions, please contact individual teachers.