Evans County Schools

CHS Lady Tigers and Tigers basketball teams will be playing in the first round of the region tournament hosted by Screven County. On Tuesday, February 13, our boys play at 4:00PM v Bryan County, and girls tip-off against Screven County at 5:30PM. #GoTigers #LetsGoBlackAndGold

Students in Mrs. Nicoli's Social Studies classes have begun a study on Europe. They are currently talking about different physical features across the continent. In the activity pictured, students were placed into groups, and each group got to draw a country in Europe. Over the next couple of months, they will dive deep into learning about the country they drew. #4Cs #RoarANDSoar

Please help ECCSS recognize and celebrate these highlights from our ECCSS Board of Education (BOE) meeting and work sessions this month! Mrs. Julie Howard, Mrs. Tanita McDowell, and Dr. Paul Mizell shared Employees of the Month for CES, CMS, and CHS during the ECCSS BOE meeting. Congratulations to our Employees of the Month for January! CES: Lavette Mikell and Jill Brown CMS: Lacey Toothman and Lucille Brewton CHS: Maurice Burney and Michelle Selestok #EmployeesOfTheMonth #WeLoveOurTigers

📚✨ Claxton Elementary School is gearing up for Read Across America Week, happening March 4th-7th, and we need YOUR help to make it extra special! 🌟 We're on the lookout for enthusiastic guest readers from local businesses and our wonderful community to join us in sharing the joy of reading with our students. Whether you're available in the morning, afternoon, or anywhere in between (times ranging from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm), we'd love to have you! Being a guest reader is not just about reading stories; it's about inspiring a lifelong love of books and learning in our students. 📖💖 Plus, it's a fantastic opportunity to connect with our vibrant school community and make a meaningful impact. 🌟 If you're interested in being a part of this exciting event, please reach out to Kayleigh Hunter at khunter@evanscountyschools.org or give us a call at 912-739-2714 to sign up for a reading slot. Let's come together to celebrate the magic of reading during Read Across America Week! 🎉📚 #ReadySetGrow #ReadAcrossAmerica

PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME TODAY! Please sign your child's progress report and send it back to his/her teacher. Have questions? Please reach out to your child's teacher(s). #WeLoveOurTigers #ParentFamilySchoolPartnerships

We in Evans County are fortunate to have a wonderful local hospital, and we are especially grateful that they support our community in multiple ways. Did you know that EMH is another partner for our Work-Based Learning program at CHS? Pictured is senior Ava Adams, who is employed at EMH in the medical/surgical department. Ava has become an integral member of their team, and in addition to building relationships, she has gained invaluable experience in the medical field. After graduation, she plans to attend Georgia Southern University and major in exercise science with the ultimate goal of becoming an occupational therapist. CHS is proudly cheering you on, Ava! #TheDEN #WBLIsLifeExperience

Who likes Hot Wings?! Today, students at Claxton Middle/High School were served Hot Wings, a Biscuit, Vegetables with dip, Baked Beans, a Banana, and their choice of cold Milk. Our students are provided nutritionally balanced meals that meet federal guidelines at no cost to families! Visit our menu page regularly for the current menu. The monthly menu can be found at the bottom of the page. https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/dining #FuelingGA #GATrayoftheWeek

Are you ready for some CHS Baseball??? Join us on Thursday, February 8th at 4PM at Tiger Town for a scrimmage against Trinity Christian Academy. Admission is $5 per person. #TigerPride #BlackAndGold

CMS and CHS would like to wish our counselors great big HAPPY SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S WEEK. Mrs. Durrence, Mrs. Rushing, and Ms. Mincey...we appreciate all that you do for our students!

Families of CHS students, please be aware that progress reports and MAP Growth Reports will go home tomorrow, February 8th. Along with the grades on the progress report, the scores on the MAP Growth Report will help you see the growth your child is making in ELA and Math. #PersonalGrowthIsImportant

The Claxton Mothers Club Karen Tippins Bradley Memorial Scholarship application and many other scholarship applications can be found on the Scholarships page on the CHS website. The link can be accessed with the QR Code below or see the Class of 2024 Google Classroom. #ClassOf2024 #ScholarshipsAvailable #FreeMoney

In January, our administrative team became the recipients of Mrs. Jennifer Kelly's 2nd-grade class's Sunshine Award. Our administration's dedication and hard work at CES are truly appreciated. Their commitment forms the cornerstone of our school's success, and we wouldn't be able to accomplish what we do without their valuable contributions. 🌞🐯 #ReadySetGrow #SpreadSunshine

Today's STAR Banquet featured five-star dishes, and three of these were prepared by Mrs. Hart and her Culinary Arts students! The apple walnut salad dressed in pear gorgonzola paired nicely with the hearty meal, and homemade banana pudding and chocolate delight served as the final course. Thank you, Mrs. Hart and students, for preparing our STARS and community guests these delicious dishes! #TheDEN #collegecareercommunity

Ideas, blueprints, reality! Students in Mr. Hall's Basic Agriculture and Introduction to Construction classes are studying blueprints. Students have learned to interpret blueprints, and during this second round, were given a picture and expected to create a blueprint. Soon these blueprints will come to life! Look closely and you will notice that students are also learning phone etiquette. This soft skills lesson was requested by many of our 53 Work-Based Learning employers. #TheDEN #skillsforlife

The CHS bass fishing team has o-fish-ally started the season! Our student-anglers will be heading to their first tournament of the season later this month. We are looking forward to a great season! #CHSBassFishingTeam #CHSAnglers #GoTigers

Please see this important message from one of our community partners, Evans County Feed the Hungry! Please contact Ms. Liz Porter at (912) 618-9778 or at evanscommunitycenter1954@gmail.com for more information! What: Evans County Feed the Hungry Distribution When: February 22, 2024 at 10:00 A.M Place: Evans Community Center, 720 Church St., Claxton ga.30417

Exploring lunar magic with Ms. Driggers' 4th-graders! 🌕🍪 They turned Oreos into a tasty lesson on the lunar cycle. 🚀✨ #ReadySetGrow #SweetScience

🌈 Mrs. Sowell and Ms. Simmons' class turned PE into a colorful adventure with the parachute! They nailed social skills, rocked color identification, gross and fine motor skills, sensory integration, communication skills, and aced following directions. Major kudos to Coach Bardak for turning PE into an absolute blast for ALL our students! 💪🎉 #ReadySetGrow #PEFun

Discovering the importance of healthy snacks! In their Culinary Arts class at Claxton Elementary School, third-graders are exploring how to read nutrition labels and make wise choices. 🍎📖 #ReadySetGrow #NutritionEducation

Please check out the flyer below from our friends at Evans County Feed the Hungry! You're invited by the Evans County Feed the Hungry to their Easter Egg Hunt! This event will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM, at the Evans County Community Center. Please contact Ms. Liz (618-9778) or Pastor Griffin (704-0883) for more information! #SchoolAndCommunityConnections