NEXT Traffic. Thank you to all CCSD nurses for the care you provide daily to our students and staff! Buses will pick up 2 hours late; school will end on time. Amid the memes floating around, theres one reminding us were not all in the same boat in this sea change. Parade payment--ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BEFORE SUBMITTING PAYMENT!!! October 1, 1885 #CCSDfam! April 28, 2023 1:20 PM PT. How do we decide? The School Board unanimously approved CCSDs annual budget, which includes significant investments in our reopening plan including more than $4 Million in additional health and safety measures. Bus Driver Appreciation Celebrated with Drive-Through Event. She goes above and beyond what is required of a school counselor.. While CCSDs 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. Football star player Hines Ward formed Positive Athlete with businessman Scott Pederson. A Cherokee County School District team has been selected for the prestigious NASA Student Launch Program! The company, which provides custodial services for CCSD schools, each year awards a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating senior from each of CCSDs high schools. CCSD Graduation Rate Continues to Exceed State Averages, CCSD School Nutrition Scores a Three-peat with Another State Platinum Award. As a district, CCSD ranks fifth overall in Georgia for AP exam pass rates. 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. WebCreekview High School News. Then something changed, 7 hospitalized after driver in stolen car runs red light in San Bernardino, police say, Barstow police investigating after officer caught on video hitting man with a baton, Northern California town on edge after second fatal stabbing in a week, Man found guilty of murdering teens who ding-dong-ditched his house, Sacramento, San Francisco mayors take shots at each others city before NBA playoff game. The Cherokee County School District is seeking a dynamic Cyber Security teacher to help start its first-ever Cyber Security high school career program for next school year! Details:https://www.cherokeek12.net/News/message7420. 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. A Creekview High School graduating senior has won a college scholarship to help pursue her dream of becoming a teacher! Seven Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 seniors have been named candidates for a prestigious national honor. CCSD will host a free event on October 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 where community businesses and organizations can drop in and learn more about how to partner with our schools. Its Curriculum Night time! The Cherokee County School District Class of 2021 increased average ACT scores and exceeded National and State scores! 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. #CCSDfam, Its Georgia School Board Appreciation Week, and well be shining the spotlight on each of our representatives to thank them for their service. School Board member Patsy Jordan drew the winning ticket on Saturday at the dealership in Canton. The Cherokee County School District celebrated National School Nurse Appreciation Day with the presentation of its inaugural Nurse of the Year Awards! Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. CCSD high schools will host senior parades from 7 to 9 p.m. today (May 29) to celebrate with students and their families. Cherokee High School senior Brighton Cux, Creekview High School senior Jacob Mavromatidis, Etowah High School senior Madison Borsetti and River Ridge High School senior Nandita Bipin are among the 67 high school students from across the state selected for the prestigious role. 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. Students are judged on their presentation and their portfolio, which includes their project work, as well as information about their leadership and citizenship activities and community service. CCSD has received numerous accolades for its Farm to School initiative and collaboration with community partners including the Cherokee County Farm Bureau. Web13-3 (W) Creekview @ East Paulding On 4/15, the Creekview JV baseball team won their away tournament game against East Paulding (Dallas, GA) by a score of 13-3. CCSD is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students for the December Holiday Break! A decision to allow Friday extracurricular events will be made mid-day based upon local conditions. Join the #CCSDfam as a School Nutrition Facilitator! Top Row: Alex Godfrey, Kendrick Jean, Team Commander Dylan Burgess, Warren Teachworth, Jacob Schwarzman, Tera Yeager, Coach 1SG Greg Anderson, Bottom Row: Karla Gonzalez, Will Testerman, Audrey Rupert, Safyrah Jean, Not Pictured: Phil Wahlbom, Natalie Sutherland. CCSD Accepting Applications for School Nurses! The Cherokee County School District is celebrating outstanding school community partners through its Seventh Annual CCSD Partner of the Year awards! We Appreciate Our CCSD School Bus Drivers! CCSD also presented a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of the event. 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. CCSD high school and middle school basketball teams ended their regular seasons last week and begin tournament play tonight, lasting through the week. Students tapped for the competitive program receive academic instruction, and cultural and social enrichment focused on helping them become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators and leaders. Students are selected based on overall excellence in academics, extra-curricular activities and leadership, as well as exceptional skills and talents in a specific area of study. The first-ever Cherokee Student Film Festival is on Sunday in the Cherokee High School auditorium as a result of a collaboration between CCSD and the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. CCSD Veterinary Science Students Named State Champions, Board Business Briefs: School Board Hears Student Support Services Update, CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists, CCSD Celebrates Share the Love Contest Winners, CCSD Recognizes 229 Superintendent's Key Scholars for Academic Success. You can see each of their names posted on our website at https://bit.ly/CCSD2020. The Cherokee County School District has partnered with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to provide summer employment opportunities for rising high school juniors and seniors as part of the Fourth Annual Cherokee Summer Internship Program. The ceremonies will be streamed on www.fbcw.org so family and friends who are unable to attend still can participate. 8/7/2020 Message from the Superintendent: Thank You! CCSD's "Kickin' It With Kale" for Farm to School Month! 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, Congratulations to PTA Reflections Contest CCSD District Winners, CCSD Students Celebrate Holidays by Helping Those in Need, CCSD Announces 2022 School Teacher of the Year Winners. We will be sharing some of our #CCSDNotables with you throughout the school year. The school district every summer participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Seamless Summer Option, which offers free meals to children in need during the summer. Creekview entered 12 events including dragster, fashion design, technology problem solving, coding, debate, board game design, structural engineering, and system control. And she found a new calling, which led her to earn a second masters degree and change her career path to high school counselor. https://www.cherokeek12.net//divisions-school CCSD Connections Newsletter for March 2022 Now Online! Join the #CCSDfam as a School Nutrition Coordinator! CCSD Reminder: Tuesday, Nov. 2, is a student holiday for Election Day as a safety precaution due to the use of many schools as polling sites. This weeks profile focuses on Engineering and Technology, which is offered at Cherokee, Creekview, River Ridge and Woodstock High Schools , Please check out the December edition of the CCSD Connections newsletter at https://bit.ly/CCSDconnections for the latest CCSD news including announcements and upcoming events. 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. Cherokee HS does not have a game this week. More: http://bit.ly/PTAday20 #CCSDfam, CCSD is partnering for the third year with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to offer the 2020 Summer Internship Program for high school students! Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Employee Bonuses, Hears Salary Increase Plan, CCSD Pathway Profile: Graphic Design and Graphic Communications, Holly Springs Optimist Club Presents Annual High School Awards, 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, CCSD Pathway Profiles: Nutrition and Food Science, CCSD Class of 2022 ACT Scores Top Nation, State, Creekview HS Featured on TODAY's "Friday Morning Lights", CCSD Schools Earn $12K in "Bright Ideas" Grants, CCSD Pathway Profiles: Healthcare Science - Therapeutic Services and Patient Care, Info Meeting on Nov. 3 for 2024 CCSD High School Europe Trip, CCSD Superintendent of Schools Named State Award Finalist, CCSD Pathway Profiles: Marketing and Management, CCSD Pathway Profiles: Teaching as a Profession, CCSD Students Named to State School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia, a CCSD Partner. WebWelcome to Creekview! The Cherokee County School District next month will celebrate excellent service at its fourth annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! September's CCSD Connections Parent E-Newsletter Now Online. CCSD Announces Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians! Each CCSD school submitted a top entry for each grade level to compete at the District level. Due to forecasts for possible inclement weather tomorrow, all CCSD schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. CCSD schools and offices will be closed Monday, April 5, through Friday, April, 9, with classes resuming April 12. This year, the districtwide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative earned the honor, following previous wins for CCSDs Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board program and VILLA parent academy. CCSD recognized 58high school seniors today who havesigned scholarship letters of intent to play their sport at the college level. 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. Hines Ward, a former Forest Park High School, University of Georgia and Pittsburgh Steelers football star, formed Positive Athlete with local businessman Scott Pederson. Seventeen CCSD projects won a total of $12,020 in this seasons cycle of funding, which was presented to recipients this month. The Cherokee County School District offers 38 Career Pathway high school programs, which provide students with a wide selection of job exploration and preparation electives. What's new for CCSD this 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). The event is sponsored by CCSD Partners including presenting sponsors the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and LGE Community Credit Union. Basketball season officially came to a close for CCSDs high school seniors last Thursday night, as they played their final high school games together at Etowah High School in the Varsity Brands Senior Classic. The Cherokee County School District next month will present its second annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards! 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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. Teachers and staff will not report to schools. CCSD Student Places in National Academic Competitions, 2022-23 Open House/Walk-Through Schedule, School Supply Lists, Board Business Briefs: School Board Approves Budget, Safety Improvements, Six CCSD Class of 2022 Graduates Earn $1,000 ABM Scholarships. The four-week summer instructional program at Berry College for rising high school juniors and seniors is designed to provide students with academic, cultural and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators and leaders. Students live and study on the campus in Rome from June 20 to July 17. The August edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online here, and is filled with important news & updates. We're hiring teachers, school nurses, bus drivers, school nutrition cafeteria staff, clerical support and more! This weeks profile focuses on Cybersecurity, which is offered at the Cherokee College & Career Academy that is open to all CCSD high school students . Every day, we write another page in the story of our lives. This change will not impact students already enrolled in Digital Learning. Cherokee County School District schools have earned more than $12,000 in this falls Bright Ideas Grants! Message from the Superintendent: #CCSD1stDay. A school in the first week of May overflows with joy and appreciation. Dr. Pruitt's film students have a great showing at the Cherokee County Film Festival!! This is just a reminder that, if you have not already, please complete the CCSD return-to-school questionnaire by 5 p.m. Monday, June 29. Please share our new job listing for CCSD Director of Facility Maintenance! And just as after Sandy Hook and Parkland, we know that this tragedy not only has filled you with the same heartbreak, but also with anger and worry. The Cherokee County School District is focused on further improving suicide prevention training for its staff and offering more support to students in need. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. Enter the Reflections contest!! In the interim, CCSD will continue Digital Learning Days; Spring Break (April 6-10) will be observed as scheduled with no Digital Learning Days. The application process will give students the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to be successful in a virtual environment. What would you like others to know about driving a bus for CCSD? Toggle SubLevel. More information about the Ed SPLOST is on our website at https://bit.ly/CCSDsplostinfo. The September edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter, and is filled with important news & updates. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday heard an update on potential State funding concerns for next school year. The Cherokee County School Districts Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. Applications due by May 25. Entries will be judged for message, quality and creativity. The winning videos and posters will be used in CCSD schools and on CCSD websites and social media to promote student mask usage. #CCSDfam. Only 161 graduating seniors nationwide earn this prestigious title, and Ty is one of only three in Georgia! CCSD Publishes 2018-19 First Day Facts report, 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. The score exceeds the National public school average by 73 points and the State by 68 points and ranks CCSD as the ninth highest-performing school district statewide! Apply by Sept. 6 for CCSD's VILLA Parent Academy! Six CCSD High School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! The Cherokee County School District earned positive credit ratings from the worlds top agencies, benefitting the communitys taxpayers. We recently increased our sub rate to $150 for daily subs and $185/day for certified long-term subs. The Cherokee County School District celebrated its Work-Based Learning program with regional guests and special recognitions of partners that help with this important career education initiative. 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! WebWelcome to Creekview! The awards, presented in seven categories, recognize innovative practices by School Boards and School Districts that make a significant and positive impact on students. Congratulations to CCSD's Retiring Educators! Thanks to sponsors Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Chick-fil-A restaurants in Cherokee County, CCSD drivers were treated to breakfast on Tuesday and given Chick-fil-A gift cards and a bag of treats. 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. Each honored student is invited to select his or her favorite teacher to be named that schools STAR Teacher. If you're a CCSD parent who loves to cook, please enter our first-ever CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest you could win a $100 Kroger gift card and see your side-dish recipe featured on CCSD school lunch menus in October! #CCSDfam. CCSD High School 2022Summer School will be offered from June 6 - 24, 2022 with options for Credit Recovery and Initial Credit as detailed below. For more information, please contactCassandra Higgins at cassandra.higgins@cherokeek12.net and 770.721.8419. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 18, approved its 2022 Legislative Partnership Priorities, which advocate for continued local control of public education decisions and the end of State educational funding budget cuts. 13 CCSD Students Selected for Governor's Honors, 4/20/20 CCSD Message: Expectations & Outlook, CCSD Names New Assistant Principals, Head Coach, Board Briefs: School Board Approves Ending School Early, 4/3/20 Message from the Superintendent: Grading, 4/1/2020 Gov. Through CCSD Pathway Profiles, well regularly share highlights with you from one of these programs. The district is one of only 38 school districts in the world to today be named a 2022 Cognia School System of Distinction by the international accreditation organization. Summer Externship program gives CCSD counselors a peek into careers in local industries. Georgias rate has increased by 12 percentage points since 2012, while CCSD has climbed nearly 15 points. CCSD Class of 2019: Apply for June 3 for ABM $1,000 College Scholarship! 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. The forecast calls for high winds and heavy rain, which could delay bus routes. Please join us in congratulating the 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Creekview HS: Lisa Sheehan! 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Enter CCSD's Fire Safety Essay & Poster Contests by Sept. 9, Board Briefs: School Board Approves New Strategic Plan Based on Community Input. Read the latest CCSD Connections parent newsletter! A team of Cherokee County School District veterinary science students hasbeen named state champions! If you need to set up a Canvas parent account, please follow the instructions at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/canvas. How many new teachers will be in the classrooms? These top students were recognized, through the 18th Annual Superintendents Key Scholar Recognition Ceremony, for scores achieved on the PSAT that rank them in the top 10% nationwide. This year's theme is I Will Change the World By .. CCSD Brings Back Part-Time Certified Jobs! #SafeCherokee, The Cherokee County School Districts School Police Department is dedicated to serving and protecting our students and staff every day. 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 Board on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 approved the appointment of a longtime CCSD leader as its next Chief Operations Officer. The 1.5 mills decrease in the tax rate, which was unanimously approved, is the first reduction proposed since 2014 and was prompted by the rise in property values. An announcement will be made as soon as possible as to what operations will look like after Oct. 9; this decision will be made for each school individually based on the state of public health in each school community. The fights occurred at Ramona High School on Wednesday and Martin Luther King High School on Monday, according to the Riverside Police Department and the school district. View All News. State Tournament Hoops Action Begins Friday. The target audience is parents/guardians and students age 11 and older. The Cherokee County School District is beginning kindergarten and new student registration for the 2023-24 school year with a new online registration system. 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. National School Nurse Day is May 11, 2022, and this week, we introduced you to CCSDs 2022 Innovation Zone Nurses of the Year! We hope you enjoy this slideshow of photos from just a few of these many activities. #CCSDfam. #SafeCherokee. The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its educators and support staff who are retiring after exemplary service! Our hospitals are full. Were nearing the end of our seventh week of school with Fall Break ahead of us. While online learning is working well for many students and families, it is not for all. Candidates not only will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, but also the chance to ask questions. This word has become a mantra for me and for my leadership team over the last three weeks. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! We will keep you updated on any further extensions. Meal pick up will be Monday, Sept.28,in a designated area of your childs school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. #CCSDunited. The Cherokee County School Districts online system for registering new students for the 2019-20 school year now is open to parents! CCSD Message: Digital Learning Days - March 11-12, 2021, CCSD Connections Newsletter for March 2021 Now Online. 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. Teachers will post assignments for students in Canvas. On behalf of the Superintendent, Digital Learning will be extended as a learning choice for the second semester (Jan. 5 May 28, 2021) for all elementary school students and Special Education preschool and PreK students currently enrolled in the program. 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The District earned a four-star average on the five-star scale in the Georgia Department of Educations annual ratings, which measure how a community views the quality of its schools culture and character; the highest possible rating is five stars.