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. Thank you, ladies, for an exciting and memorable season. The CCSD School Nutrition Summer Feeding program will kick off June 6, and community donations are requested to make it a success. Parents/guardians of elementary school students currently enrolled in Digital Learning (kindergarten through fifth grade; and Special Education preschool and PreK) must complete a declaration form by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; a link to the form will be emailed to them separately this afternoon. Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking Crossing Guards! #CCSDfam, The Cherokee County School Districts Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. Plan and Practice Your Escape!. Dr. Brian V. Hightower, who has led CCSD since 2016, was announced as one of four finalists for the top honor today at the Georgia School Superintendents Associations fall conference in Athens. Translate. Every fall, each CCSD school is asked to select its own Teacher of the Year. The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. The sale preview starts at 8:00 a.m. CCSD Message: Misinformation about CCSD Operations, CCSD Expands Open CCSD Transparency Website, https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/open-ccsd, CCSD Students Advancing to State 4-H Leadership Roles, Competition. Explore Explore . He married Nancy Kazich on July 15, 1967. WOODSTOCK A proposed new middle and high school for Woodstock and six surrounding towns would cost an estimated $73.3 million, a figure that a committee . Woodstock Middle School. CCSDs program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, again earned the top award from Georgias Departments of Agriculture, Public Health and Education, and Georgia Organics. The Cherokee County School Districts annual Job Fair will be a virtual event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6. CCSD Celebrates Support Staff & Honors Employees of the Year! REACH Georgia is the states first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program for middle and high school students. Our children show us their resilience, their optimism their best, when put to the test. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) has announced the week of March 15-19, 2021 as School Board Member Appreciation Week.. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! Elementary school After School Program is cancelled. Board Business Briefs: Positive Financial Outlook, 28 CCSD Students Named to All-State Band and Orchestra, CCSD Students Advance to Young Authors State Competition, CCSD Announces High School 2022 Summer School Options, CCSD Connections Newsletter - Digital Learning Day May 24. 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. Menu. Extends Closure of Schools for Rest of School Year, 3/30/2020 Message from the Superintendent, Gov. There are several scenarios for pick-up, and we need families to adhere to the instructions for organizational purposes and to protect the safety of all of those involved. Rainbows support groups provide the opportunity for teens to support each other as they navigate the changes in their families. The majority of the retirees noted below are ending their careers this week; some retired earlier in the year based on their retirement eligibility date. 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. The Cherokee County School Board during its meeting Thursday heard operations updates and talked about construction of a replacement Cherokee High School as a possible project to be funded in the next Education SPLOST renewal. CCSD will continue Digital Learning Days through April 3 and then again from April 13-24; Spring Break will be observed as scheduled from April 6-10 with no Digital Learning Days. CCSD school nurses and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services trained more than 300 school employees on how to stop severe bleeding in a victim. The Cherokee County School District is seeking After School Program (ASP) workers and lunchroom monitors! Please remember that applications for free or reduced-price meals must be updated every school year, per Federal guidelines. The event will focus on hiring teachers, bus drivers, school nurses, School Nutrition workers and more for the 2021-22 school year. While community case levels remain at a very high range, we are seeing a definite trend of declining cases -- both for our schools and our community. Woodstock Middle School 147b Rte 169 Woodstock, CT 06281-3039. *Instructed Television Production course. Want to learn more about the Cherokee County School District and how you can better support your child's education? Amid the memes floating around, theres one reminding us were not all in the same boat in this sea change. #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. In order to earn this status, school boards must demonstrate commitment to. This year's All-State Band and All-State Orchestra events were recently held at the Classic Center in Athens. As you know, schools are scheduled to be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 19 for student holidays. That is untrue. 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. Here on the set of the 1983 comedy "Private School", are the talented Michael Zorek, Phoebe Cates, Betsy Russell and Kari Lizer. The Cherokee County School District this week congratulated the winners of its new Bus Driver of the Year Awards! Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 770.721.3060 Principal - Tia Bryller - tia.bryller@cherokeek12.net Athletic Director - Tim Murray - tim.murray@cherokeek12.net The Cherokee County School District has earned national honors for its School Nutrition summer meals program! This is separate from the School Messenger system for CCSD emergency notifications. The nonprofit organization, since its 2012 formation to raise funds for CCSD teachers, programs and schools, has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to support teaching and learning. Thursday, May 19, 2022. February is School Choice Month for the Cherokee County School District! The Cherokee County School District is opening online registration for 2021-22 kindergarten students, as well as first graders new to CCSD, on Monday, February 8. The Cherokee County School District serves children from age 3 to 21 years old. Pre-register today athttps://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF#CCSDfam. Chet (Chester) M Hollister, 81, of Woodstock, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. While I didnt have a childs shoelaces to tie or ponytails to fasten, my day needed to start as early as possible so I could see as many smiles as possible. 2022-23 Open House/Walk-Through Schedule, School Supply Lists, Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Budget, Safety Improvements. !, Please check out the August edition of the CCSD Connections newsletter at https://bit.ly/CCSDconnections, which includes CCSD news and a message from the Superintendent. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that all Cherokee County School District schools and offices will be closed for two weeks from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. What do I have left on my back-to-school to-do list? It was there they raised their family while John practiced law and was a . 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. The November 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. Apply online at https://bit.ly/JobsCCSD #CCSDfam #CCSDunited. The Cherokee County School District next month will present its second annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! Picture ID isw VJ484MTVE. This is National Social Work Month, andCCSD has four full-time social workers who assist the families of our 42,000 students in overcoming challenges that might affect their education. Woodstock Middle School Principal Tia Bryller is a new face in the Woodstock Zone, but she knows middle school by heart. Entries will be judged for message, quality and creativity. The Cherokee County School Districts School Nutrition program has added a Halal menu item. When to stop and when you can keep going? Cherokee HS site will also have 200 boxes of fresh produce to give away the next two pickup days, one box per family. As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate and decide what actions are in the best interest of those students. #CCSDfam #CCSDunited. If you need to set up a Canvas parent account, please follow the instructions at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/canvas. If you experience issues accessing the contents of this website, please contact: Copyright 2023 District. We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize one here every week. Going once, going twice..sold! 95% of households receive their census invitation in the mail (these were sent in March, with reminders sent in April). The Cherokee County School Districts 2022-23 school year will begin on Monday, Aug. 1. The Cherokee County School District is asking local businesses and organizations to Partner Up with CCSD! 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. | Woodstock, CT Home Reminder: Special Town Meeting tonight at the Woodstock Middle School at 7 pm. Woodstock MS Student Wins Regional Essay Contest, CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter December Edition Now Online, CCSD Students Advancing to Regional Social Studies Fair, CCSD Student Wins Countywide Essay Contest, Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Employee Bonuses, Hears Salary Increase Plan, Dec. 6 Will Be Digital Learning Day for All CCSD Students, CCSD Announces Fifth Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards, CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter November Edition Now Online, Info Meeting on Nov. 3 for 2024 CCSD High School Europe Trip. Dear #CCSDfam, The curtain will rise this month for the Cherokee County School District's 2022-23 theatre season! Students submitted videos to present their projects for judging. Cases are higher in our community, our state and our nation than ever before. Our school counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists are here to help. Board Briefs: School Board Appoints Social and Emotional Learning Leader, New Principals, CCSD Staff Stay Busy with Work Over Summer Break, CCSD Seeking Applications for Facility Technicians, CCSD Seeking Applications for School Psychologists. 0010b00002HJVrpAAH:Woodstock Middle FIXED. The Cherokee County School District has earned the States highest honor for leadership and dedication to providing the best education possible to every child. The August edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online here, and is filled with important news & updates. Congratulations to the Cherokee County School Districts 2023School Teachers of the Year winners! CCSD Presents March 28 Program for Special Education Students' Parents, Teachers. CCSD's online registration system for new student enrollment is back onlineafter maintenance earlier this week. Explore the option of Dual Enrollment! Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District now is easier than ever with the roll-out of a new smartphone app! Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/JoinCCSDfam. Families of the Class of 2023 are invited to the upcoming parent information night on Thursday, January 17, 2019. VILLA Parent Academy Sees Record Participation! Our hearts are with Uvalde. BC018-VAR133. Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight one here every week congratulations to Woodstock Middle School 2019 Volunteer of the Year Cynthia Tunon! On behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, this is to announce that due to the National Weather Service Tropical Storm Warning and likely associated hazardous wind and flooding conditions during the early morning hours tomorrow, Cherokee County School District will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a schools Teacher of the Year every week please help us celebrate 2021 Woodstock Middle School Teacher of the Year Amanda Williams! CCSD on Nov. 20 to Distribute Free Meals to All Students for Thanksgiving Week, CCSD Message: Digital Learning for ES Extended, Read the CCSD Connections parent newsletter for November, CCSD Message: Extracurricular Activities, Food Assistance, Schools and Offices Closed Friday October 30, CCSD Schools and Offices Closed Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. #CCSDfam. : Log On : Copyright 2023 Follett School Solutions, LLC. We hope you enjoy this slideshow of a few of the many outstanding activities. As we prepare for the reopening of schools on Tuesday, Jan. 4, please be advised of several changes in CCSD COVID-19 protocols in response to new Department of Public Health guidance and the rising cases resulting from the Omicron variant. https://www.cherokeek12.net//divisions-school CCSD Connections Newsletter for March 2022 Now Online! UPDATE: Lafayette School Crossing Guard Fatally Injured on Duty Hailed as Hero The incident happened at about 3 p.m. outside Stanley Middle School at 3455 School Street. Christine (Phoebe Cates plays Christine, an all-girls private school student, is in love with Jim . We maintain a list of resources for food and general assistance on our website bulletin board at http://bit.ly/CCSDbboard. DLD Days, 3/11-3/12. This means that we will NOT need to close in-person learning on April 15 and 16 for a second round of vaccinations. CCSD Connections Newsletter for May Now Online, Board Briefs: School Board Names New Police Chief, Assistant Principals for Next School Year. Learn more here (https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/school-closure-decision-process). Schools . Superintendent, CCSD Named National Award Finalists! Subs can hand-pick how frequently they want to work as well as where they want to accept jobs. The CCSD Back to School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s now is open! This change will not impact students already enrolled in Digital Learning. This will not be a Digital Learning Day due to the remaining widespread power outages. CCSD's Transportation Department spends the summer break getting its fleet of big yellow buses inspected and ready for another 4 million miles on Cherokee County roads. #CCSDfam. Were proud of our CCSD familys dedicated teachers and every week, youll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. Continue to check calendar but below are some important dates to remember: 5/17 7th Olympics/ Drama Performance @ ETBOOTH. Grow in Christ and Community Get involved with discipleship opportunities and grow in your faith. If case levels continue to decline, we anticipate parent visits to the cafeteria and extended parent/volunteer visits to classrooms can safely resume on Feb. 28 following February Break (Feb. 21-25). The School Board also approved several appointments for CCSD school leadership roles for next school year including new Principals for Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy and Mountain Road Elementary School, as well as the naming of the Districts first administrator focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Cherokee County Teacher of the Year 2017-2018, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Change to School Meals Pre-Payment System, Woodstock Middle School National Junior Honor Society, WMS Students MOS Certified in PowerPoint 2016, Receive important updates from Mr. Childress. We are closely monitoring weather conditions and the potential for severe weather this afternoon. Location and Pick up Time by School. Please see the flier posted online here for more info, as well as this list of participating organizations. The Georgia PTA District 13 Spring Conference & Awards Ceremony, which recently was held in Woodstock, recognized outstanding PTA volunteers, teachers, nurses, administrators and students from Cherokee and Forsyth Counties.