Presented by the regional Council for Quality Growth nonprofit organization, the luncheon on Wednesday featured reports by Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Harry Johnston, Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin and Dr. Hightower. 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. The drill was held during the winter break to avoid disrupting classes, with activity taking place at Cherokee High School in Canton, CCSDs offices in Canton, and First Baptist Church of Woodstock. The USDA waiver has been extended for July so the weekly to-go bag model will continue in July. #CCSDfam #SafeCherokee. The Cherokee County School Districts Superintendent of Schools has been named a finalist for the Georgia Superintendent of the Year award! Meal pick up will be Friday, May 28, in a designated area of your childs school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. This years program was delayed due to the pandemic, and additional safety measures were enacted for Thursday night including limiting guests. CCSDs school nurses are superheroes, and these dedicated essential workers need back-up as we continue to offer in-person school. We are closely monitoring weather conditions and the potential for severe weather this afternoon. Cherokee County School District students topped State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests for the fifth consecutive year, with important gains in early literacy and math! # 401-535 in Tennessee Middle Schools. FOX 5 first met Ezra when he was recruited by the Woodstock Police Department on Sept. 7, 2022 . In February, CCSD opens the opportunity for parents to request a school reassignment for the next school year, including our STEM, STEAM and Fine Arts Academies, and our online high school, i-Grad Virtual Academy. This service, funded by USDA grants, is open to all CCSD students and to any child age 0-18. (https://bit.ly/CCSDmealpickup). February is School Choice Month for the Cherokee County School District! It is not a Digital Learning Day. This years winner is Brian Tomalavage, the Free Home Elementary School Volunteer of the Year! UPDATE 10/14/20: CCSD School Nutrition Meals Free to All Students for Rest of School Year, 9/4/2020 Message: CCSD Digital Learning Extension, CCSD Recognizes 2020 Volunteers of the Year, Read the September CCSD Connections Newsletter, Cherokee County Educational Foundation Awards $56K in Grants. As part of national Sunshine Month, observed every March to highlight the importance of open government and transparency, the Cherokee County School District has updated its Open CCSD website. Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with more than 40 placing first at regions and now advancing to the state contest! The Cherokee County School Board this evening unanimously approved the Superintendent of Schools recommendation to end school early on May 8 and to postpone a decision on high school graduation ceremonies until July 1. Meet the Police Officer: Keith McGaw of Woodstock MS! 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. #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. CCSD Board Business Briefs: New School Leader Appointments, CCSD To-Go Meal Orders for February Break Due 8 a.m. 2/9, Location and Pick up Time by School. The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 14 project categories for students in Grades 3-12. 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. Meet a CCSD 2021 Volunteer of the Year: North Georgia Knitting Guild of Woodstock MS! According to state test scores, 54% of students are at least proficient in math and 53% in reading. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and selecting any of the School Nutrition Worker listings at various schools. 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. What is Child Find? #CCSDfam. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that serious misinformation about CCSD is being circulated on social media. The creation of the new five-year strategic plan, which is posted here, evolved over six months of meetings with students, families, teachers, support staff, business and community partners to determine what matters most to them and how CCSD could better serve them. Businesses and organizations are invited to learn more about partnering with CCSD schools by dropping in at the free event anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility auditorium (1205 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, 30114). Nearly 200 students from more than 20 CCSD schools put their technology skills to the test at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition. She goes above and beyond what is required of a school counselor.. Cherokee County School District students, educators and volunteers were honored by the PTA with regional awards! The top school nurse selected for each Innovation Zone (a high school and its feeder schools) was surprised with award presentations on Monday and today. Moodys and Standard & Poors financial service companies this month reaffirmed CCSDs Aa2 and Aa+ ratings, respectively, and awarded Stable outlooks to both, which places the District in an outstanding position for future growth. Households that have not responded may receive a visit from a census worker between Aug. 11 and Oct. 31 to help complete the form and ensure everyone is counted. For more about the census and how the data is used, go to www.2020census.gov. Comments (-1) Elementary Difference Makers are taking off. We're opening up three training sessions next month - on Aug. 7, 10 and 13 - for community members who want to work as substitute teachers. UPDATE 5/23/22: Great news! Grace. Mark your calendar! The reportis posted onlinehereand provides financial additional information to the community in advance of the School Boards public hearings and budget adoption. All six Cherokee County School District high schools have been named to U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list! The Governor said he will make a decision prior to April 24 as to whether schools will re-open this school year. School Social Workers Assist Families in Need, CCSD's Child Find Program Helps Identify Special Needs Students, School Board Salutes Police Department for 20 Years of Exemplary Service, Board Briefs: School Board Names New Principals for Next School Year, CCSD Releases Annual Report of District Progress, Meet a CCSD 2019 Partner of the Year: The Premier Group Real Estate Firm for Woodstock MS, https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content/ccsd-school-partnerships. Pre-register today athttps://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF#CCSDfam. If Technology is unable to fulfill your request, staff will let your childs teacher know immediately so you can make other arrangements. The Cherokee County School Board at its Thursday, Oct. 21 work session, reviewed projects proposed for the Education Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) renewal up for a vote on Nov. 2, with Early Voting now underway. Job details are posted at https://bit.ly/CCSDbusdriver. We have outlined the highlights of the program and back-to-school preparations below. That is untrue. The Cherokee County School District congratulates the districtwide winners of the annual PTA Reflections fine arts contest! Cherokee County School District. CCSD's Parent University regularly presents free programs for parents on topics of interest to families with school-age children. Click on the link below for additional information. The December edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online here. Board Business Briefs: School Board Hears of Potential State Funding Concerns, 10/5/2020 CCSD Message: School Operations Update. The Cherokee County School District Annual Job Fair for next school year is THIS SATURDAY! The Cherokee County School District is seeking school bus drivers for next school year! Thank you to all the teachers and staff who coordinate these opportunities for meaningful service learning! Pre-register today to join us: https://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF #CCSDfam. Every household has the option of responding online, by mail or by phone. REMINDER: The summer schedule for our #CCSDserves to-go meal distribution by CCSD School Nutrition begins Monday, June 1! Threats made to Creekside Middle School and Northwood Middle School in Woodstock have been deemed not credible, police said. This leadership position supports the departments operations, including training programs and promotions. Reminder: CCSD's Job Fair is a month away please join us from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 4, at River Ridge High School (400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 30188). 112 Williamsburg Ln, Woodstock, GA 30189. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 approved the appointment of a longtime CCSD leader as its next Chief Operations Officer. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that he has decided to extend Digital Learning for elementary school students for the second nine-week grading period, which ends Dec. 18, 2020. #CCSDfam. This includes applications for CCSD STEM and Fine Arts Academies. We will post instructions at www.cherokeek12.net and on CCSD social media next month explaining how you can sign up for online appointments if you choose to participate virtually. Here are the locations and times for this distribution: http://bit.ly/CCSDmeals528. Pre-register today athttps://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF#CCSDfam. Brian Kemp has extended his closure of all schools statewide through the close of the school year. 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). #CCSDfam. CCSD Connections Newsletter for January 2022 Now Online, Board Business Briefs: School Board Reviews Blueprint Goals, CCSD to Host Virtual Job Fair for Special Education Openings on Jan. 28, CCSD Students Celebrate Holidays by Helping Those in Need, CCSD Announces 2022 School Teacher of the Year Winners, Board Business Briefs: School Board Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments, Cherokee County School Board Earns State Award for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative, CCSD Connections Newsletter for December Now Online, Cherokee County School District Earns State's Highest Honor, Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Legislative Priorities, CCSD To-Go Meals - Nov. 19 Digital Learning Day Orders Due 8 a.m. Nov. 18, Misinformation About CCSD and COVID-19 Vaccines, CCSD Announces Fourth Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards, CCSD Connections Newsletter for November & Nov. 19 DLD Announcement. All CCSD schools now are using the Canvas system for sending all schoolwide emails. August School Board Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday, August 22, Please Reapply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals by Sept. 12, CCSD Announces Anti-Vaping Student PSA Video Contest, CCSD Cancels 8/12-13/19 Outdoor Activities Due to Heat Advisory, Learn More About Partnering with Schools at Sept. 12 Event. On Friday, Dec. 21, all CCSD high schools and middle schools will dismiss on a half-day schedule, with buses departing early. Find the event for your child's school in the schedule posted online here. 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. Elementary School After School Program will be offered as usual. The awards, presented in seven categories, recognize innovative practices by School Boards and School Districts that make a significant and positive impact on students. FIND US 2121 N. Seminary Avenue. Join Us: CCSD Job Fair This Saturday, March 4! One winner is selected in three categories based on school district enrollment: small, 1-3,000 students; medium, 3,001-10,000 students; and large, 10,000+ students. We will post instructions at www.cherokeek12.net and on CCSD social media the first week of February explaining how you can sign up to participate. Click here for the Spring Panorama Survey. A decision to allow Friday extracurricular events will be made mid-day based upon local conditions. Questions? CCSD's "Kickin' It With Kale" for Farm to School Month! On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that we have made updates to the CCSD Reopening of School FAQs which is posted online at https://bit.ly/CCSDfaqs20. CCSD's Summer Feeding Program will add weekend meals to the food distributions for the final two dates (July 13 and July 20), increasing the meals per child from 5 daysof breakfast and lunch to 7 days. Check out CCSD's annual First Day Facts report - a two-page, quick read of important information to start your school year off right! 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. Our School Show submenu for Our School . 8/7/2020 Message from the Superintendent: Thank You! Larry Dupree Carter. 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! Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 14 project categories for students in Grades 3-12. This position offer excellent compensation and benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. Meet a CCSD 2019 School Teacher of the Year: Heidi Bentle of Woodstock MS! CCSD School Nutrition continuously updates school menus to keep up with student preferences, and last semester tested a new item in response to a request from students' parents. *Instructed Television Production course. On behalf of the Superintendent, this message is to advise you of changes to schoolwide communications. CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter March Edition Now Online, CCSD Celebrates 2023 Partners of the Year, Volunteers of the Year, CCSD Kicks Off Annual "Get Cherokee Reading" Event. The Cherokee County School District next month will celebrate outstanding service at its fifth annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! Back-to-School Walk-Through/Open House Schedule Set! The Cherokee County School District is adding an expanded system for reporting safety concerns! Nearly 200 students from more than 20 CCSD schools put their technology skills to the test at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition. A Cherokee County School District student is a regional essay contest winner! David Childress of Woodstock MS, Cindy Crews of Sixes ES, and Tammy Sandell of Knox ES STEM Academy were given a standing ovation by their fellow principals for their combined 87 years of service as teachers and administrators in the Cherokee County School District. The fourth annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest in celebration of National Farm to School Month offers parents the opportunity to earn a $100 Visa gift card sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia and see their recipe featured on school lunch menus. Our School Show submenu for Our School For Parents Show . Questions? This scoreis among the best ratings in the State-- only 10 other school districts of the 180 in Georgia earned a 4.5.. Participants can visit tables of school leaders, who will be grouped by geographic area, to share coffee and conversation with them about partnership opportunities. As constitutional officers of Georgia, school board members are responsible for setting educational policies, employing school personnel, providing buildings and equipment, operating a transportation system and disbursing school funds. Seventh-grader Sawyer Swift was named the Cherokee County overall winner by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District for his entry into its 20th annual water essay contest. 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. The message below is to our graduating Class of 2021 seniors. The annual event for students in grades 4-12 is a timed competition designed by the Office of Curriculum & Instruction to encourage reading, develop reading comprehension skills and offer a fun extra-curricular academic opportunity. Dean Rusk Middle School sixth-grader Riley ONeill correctly spelled piratical and then hurriedly to claim the title as the countys top speller at the 2020 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee Thursday night at Cherokee High School. Businesses & Organizations are Invited to Partner Up with CCSD Schools! CCSD Brings Back Part-Time Certified Jobs! Principals will send more information about this event to the parents of seniors. Christine (Phoebe Cates plays Christine, an all-girls private school student, is in love with Jim . The Cherokee County School District has earned national honors for its School Nutrition summer meals program! 1/11/21 CCSD Message: Schoolwide Communications, https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/canvas, 1/8/21 CCSD Message: Closure of CCSD Schools, Registration Gateway System Experiencing Technical Issues, Join the #CCSDfam as a School Psychologist, 12/18/20 Message from the Superintendent: Outlook for 2021, Deadline extended - CCSD Announces Student Mask Usage PSA Video and Poster Contests, CCSD Reminder: Early Dismissal Dec. 18, Digital Learning Day Jan. 5, CCSD Distributing Holiday Break To-Go Meals - Orders Due 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Cherokee County School Board Earns State Honors, Board Business Briefs: Land Purchase for New Cherokee HS Approved. Were thankful for their service, and every week, youll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. lick here for more information about Rainbows at WMS. These school-level winners now are eligible for the honor of Cherokee County School District 2022 Teacher of the Year. 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. For the contest, students choose an area of interest, research it, create a portfolio and make a presentation. CCSDs Office of Curriculum & Instruction coordinates the campaign, which supports the statewide Get Georgia Reading initiative and CCSDs continued focus on improving literacy. Reminder: This system does not replace 911; please call 911 in an emergency. What is Child Find? It is a Professional Learning Day, with teachers and staff attending training sessions focused on improving instruction and support services in areas including reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), history, Career Pathways, Special Education and Gifted education. The system, which launches today, not only lists whats on the breakfast and lunch menu each day, but includes photos and nutritional information. CCSD Connections Back to School Newsletter Now Online, CCSD Digital Learning 2021-22 Program Update. The winning videos and posters will be used in CCSD schools and on CCSD websites and social media to promote student mask usage. #CCSDfam. We apologize for the inconvenience. Meal pick up will be Friday, April 2, in a designated area of your childs school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. The Cherokee County School District congratulates the districtwide winners of the annual PTA Reflections fine arts contest! He was born on May 25, 1941, to the late Chester M. (Dorothy) Hollister in Woodstock, Illinois. Thank you, ladies, for an exciting and memorable season. Modified: 3/30/2021 9:28:22 PM. Nancy was a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and a member of the Dowagiac Seventh-day . As shared with you earlier this month, in preparation for our on-time return to in-person learning on Jan. 4, we implemented several changes in CCSD COVID-19 protocols, with a timeline to review those changes today. Meal pick up will be from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at two locations only Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy in Canton and Carmel ES in Woodstock and you will choose the location on your form. The March 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. Meet a CCSD School Police Officer: Andy Farmer of Woodstock MS! #CCSDfam #CCSDcares, The Cherokee County School District is increasing its efforts to support the emotional and mental health and well-being of students and staff through a new Social and Emotional Learning initiative. CCSDs School Nutrition program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, earned the Golden Radish Award at the Platinum Level from the Georgias Departments of Agriculture, Public Health, Education and Georgia Organics. 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. You do not have to live in that schools attendance area to pick up there. If you have any questions, please feel free to email any of the counselors: You now can read CCSD's first-everClass Act magazine online! Message from the Superintendent: #CCSD1stDay. The School Nutrition Worker position offers full time benefits, professional development, advancement opportunities and a great work team and environment. NEW OPEN SAT, 11-2PM 0.35 ACRES. Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 12, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building. When to stop and when you can keep going? Schedules/brackets can be found here. District ; Middle School ; Elementary School ; CCSD has distributed 3,112 devices to students and will fulfill another 500 pending requests by Friday. Reminder: Online Registration for New Students Open for 2019-20! 4ba. Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 21, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building. We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here -- congratulations to Woodstock MS 2021 Partner of the Year: Family Tradition, Woodstock! Using videos and materials developed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, students tackled their assigned problems across multiple subject areas throughout the dayand got to pitch their ideas to GTRI scientists and researchers to determine feasibility and get feedback to tweak their proposals. Please see the following message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and enjoy some our of #CCSD1stDay photos in theslideshow posted above. Enter CCSD's Fire Safety Essay & Poster Contests by Sept. 9, Board Briefs: School Board Approves New Strategic Plan Based on Community Input. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, approved several appointments for CCSD school leadership roles for next school year. Apply now by clicking Jobs@CCSD at www.CherokeeK12.net and selecting any of the School Nutrition Worker listings at various schools. Also during this extended closure, CCSD will continue providing technology, Canvas and other learning support, as well as the #CCSDserves to-go meal program. Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189 | (770) 721-3060 | Website # 173 in Georgia Middle Schools Overall Score 68.55/100 quick stats Type Public Grades. Cherokee County School District schools continue to score high among their community members for fostering a positive school climate and culture! CCSD will hold its annual sale of surplus equipment and vehicles on Saturday, November 12. Please be advised that false rumors are deliberately being spread in our community about CCSD and COVID-19 vaccinations. #CCSDunited. Three awards are presented annually to recognize top School Boards and Superintendents of Schools for outstanding leadership and dedication to continuous improvement. https://www.cherokeek12.net//divisions-school CCSD Connections Newsletter for March 2022 Now Online! Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! These treasures take many forms: the handmade cards with imperfect spelling and perfect love, the well-worn first best teacher mug turned pens holder and the shiny new one filled with coffee, the dried store-bought carnation and the dried playground dandelion. #CCSDfam. 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. Save the Date! When children do not read during the summer months, research suggests they may lose up to three months of reading ability. All meals must be consumed on site; the distribution sites and times are listed on the flier above; a menu is onlinehere. No one wants to hear a forecast for rain on the first day of school. Woodstock Community Unit School District 200. The two-day event began Thursday and continues today at Canton First Baptist, with a goal of vaccinating 2,850 full-time and part-time CCSD employees. ), and a wonderful work environment and team. 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. The Registration Gateway system is experiencing technical issues; we have contacted the vendor to request assistance. Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with more than 40 placing first at regions and now advancing to the state contest! #CCSDfam #CCSDunited #EducationalSupportProfessionalsDay. The team made its entire school and community proud!! We are sending the message below to all of our high school students, many of whom have reached out to us with concerns about theissues of diversity, equity and tolerance. The December 2020 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 about changes to COVID-19 precautionary quarantine protocols and two changes to the school calendar. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 heard an update on CCSDs Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative, including projects underway to increase counseling services and create a parent university program for providing parents more information to help their childrens safety and well-being. This position offers a competitive compensation package with outstanding benefits, a great work calendar and schedule, and a wonderful work environment and team. We know online teaching and learning isnt easy we are here to help you succeed. The Department was notified this month that its status as a Certified Agency, first achieved in 2006, has been renewed by the Joint Review Committee of the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/divisions-school-operations-school-enrollment. Tom grew up and attended school at St. Mary grade school, Olson Middle School, and Woodstock High School. February is School Choice Month for the Cherokee County School District! CCSD High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb. The annual banquet to recognize all of CCSDs school Teachers of the Year and to announce the overall winner is usually held in the fall. About" The District has been selected by the District Administration educational leadership organization as the Districts of Distinction award winner in the Educational Technology category.
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