🏈🐯 What an amazing day at the CHS Tigers Mini Spirit Camp on Saturday, September 14! Our CHS cheerleaders had a blast teaching the campers some energetic cheers and chants. They also worked together on stunts and emphasized stunt safety. Thanks to everyone who participated—you all brought so much spirit! 🎉🙌
On Friday night September 20th, this group of young ladies will join the Varsity Cheerleading team for an exciting pregame show. Game time is 7:30 and pregame will be begin at 7:00.
#CHSTigers #MiniSpiritCamp #Cheerleading #GoTigers #FutureCheerleaders
🍪🌙 Exploring the Moon with Oreos! 🌕✨
Ms. Driggers’ 4th grade science class had a fun and “sweet” learning experience using Oreos to learn all about the phases of the moon! What a creative way to study space! 🚀💫
#ReadySetGrow
🌟🔬 Dive into density! Our CHS budding scientists got hands-on in the chemistry lab in Mrs. Minis' class, creating mesmerizing liquid density jars! 🌈 They calculated the densities of various liquids and solids and watched as the layers stacked up perfectly. How cool is that? 😎 #ScienceFun #ChemistryClass #DensityLab #HandsOnLearning #STEM #FutureScientists #LearningIsFun #LiquidLayers #ExperimentTime #EducationMatters
🎓✨ Attention Class of 2025! ✨🎓
Senior Order Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 24! 📅 Representatives from Herff Jones will be on campus right after school until 7:00 PM to collect orders for caps, gowns, and other senior apparel! 🎓👕
📍 Want to schedule an appointment? Head to 👉 www.gradnowbooking.com
🚶♀️🚶♂️ Walk-ins are welcome too!
💵 A $100 deposit or full payment is required to place your order. 📦
📘 Informational booklets were sent home, or you can visit 👉 www.gradnow.com for all the details!
#SeniorOrderDay #ClassOf2025 #CapAndGown #HerffJones #GraduationPrep #ClassOf2025Ready 🎉🎓
📣 We are happy to introduce Jesse, a CHS Work-Based Learning student, who is working with the School Food Nutrition department at Claxton Elementary School! 🏫🍎 The CES staff have expressed their delight in working with Jesse. 😊 He is doing a great job and is a valuable contributor to the work being done! 👏 #CHSWBL #ClaxtonElementary #SchoolNutrition #GreatJobJesse #Community #Education #TheDen
IMPORTANT REMINDER...CMS is offering parents an opportunity to have COFFEE with the COUNSELOR. This will take place TOMORROW, September 19th, from 8 until 9 AM. Stop by, have some coffee and spend time with your child's counselor and learn important information that will help you and your middle schooler at home. This session will be about SOCIAL MEDIA.
🎉 What an incredible time at our very first House Pep Rally! 🎉
Our students brought their A-game, proudly wearing their house colors and showing off that school spirit! From fun games to friendly competition, everyone had a blast!
Special shoutout to House Amistad for taking first place in the "Bring Me" game! 🏆👏 Way to go, Amistad!
We’re so proud of all our houses for making this event unforgettable. Can’t wait for the next one! 🏅💥
#HouseRally #SchoolSpirit #AmistadWins #BringMeGame #FriendlyCompetition #GoTeam
🎨🔵🟢 PreK Fun with Colors & Shapes! 🔴🟡🍕 This week, Mrs. Herrington and Ms. Courtney's PreK class dove into the world of colors and shapes! The kids had so much fun with activities like color sorting Fruit Loops, making shape pizzas, creating a shape/color mural, and they even finished the week with delicious color cupcakes! What a colorful and exciting week! 🧁🌈 #ReadySetGrow
Students in Mr. Lanier's class dove deep into the history and significance of the U.S. Constitution using Khan Academy's Constitution 101 course! 📜 With the help of Khanmigo, Khan Academy's AI-powered learning guide, students engaged in interactive and thought-provoking activities that brought the Constitution to life! 🤖✨
Khanmigo acts as both a tutor and guide, sparking curiosity, leading discussions, and even aiding in creative tasks like writing and chatting with historical figures.
Here's a peek at what they were up to: 🔹 Walkthrough of the Original Constitution video clip 🎥
🔹 A deep dive discussion with Khanmigo: “Why Should I Care About This?” 💬
🔹 Creative writing time! Students read the article "About the Constitution" and turned the information into poems—and even made acrostics!
🔹 Chatting with historical figures like Abigail Adams, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson 🕰️ to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the original Constitution.
Way to go, Mr. Lanier’s class, for making history come alive in such a fun and interactive way!
Students at Claxton Elementary School have been enjoying the #HarvestoftheMonth, Apples!!
#FuelingGA #K12CulinaryCulture
🎶🐅 Homecoming 2024: Tigers Got The Beat! 🐅🎶
Get ready for an exciting Spirit Week from September 30th - October 4th at Claxton Elementary! Show your school spirit with themed dress-up days all week long:
🎧 Monday: "Thriftshop" Tacky Day
🎤 Tuesday: "Unforgettable" - Dress from your favorite decade (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, etc.)
🇺🇸 Wednesday: "Party in the USA" - Patriotic Attire
🌈 Thursday: "True Colors" - Dress head to toe in your grade level color:
Pre-K: Pink 🌸
Kindergarten: Yellow 💛
1st Grade: Green 💚
2nd Grade: Orange 🧡
3rd Grade: Red ❤️
4th Grade: Purple 💜
5th Grade: Blue 💙
Friday: "Eye of the Tiger" - Wear black & gold to show your Tiger pride!
Let’s make it a fun and spirited week! 🎉
#ReadySetGrow
#Homecoming2024
#TigersGotTheBeat
Shout out to Evans County Charter School System! Our district was featured in the FDRESA's September newsletter, "School Climate Corner," as one of four recognized for being in the 2024 Cohort for Georgia Mutli-tiered System of Support (GaMTSS)! ECCSS will partner with FDRESA as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and meeting the needs of EVERY Tiger! This GaMTSS cohort will help ECCSS use a tiered system of support that focuses on academics, behavior, and wellbeing! Thank you, FDRESA for helping us grow our Tigers! Thank you ECCSS for focusing efforts on developing the needs of the whole child!
🌟CHS Science Department students dove into hands-on labs to explore the scientific method! 🌱🧬 Our biology students investigated how many Smarties are in a pack and how many different colors they contain, while the environmental science classes tested if Bounty paper towels really are the most absorbent. 🚿🔬 Learning through experiments is how we make science come alive! 👩🔬 #CHSScience #HandsOnLearning #ScientificMethod
Aloha, Tiger fans! 🌺🏈 Join us on September 20th as the CHS Tigers take on Jenkins County under the Friday night lights! 🌟 Let's turn the stands into a tropical paradise—wear your best Hawaiian attire! 🌴🐯 See you at the game! 🎉
#GoTigers #HawaiianNight #TigerPride #FridayNightLights
📚 Exciting News! The DEN is hosting a book club for high school students! Books will be provided, and meetings will be held at lunch. Reach out to CEO Holly Durrence to be part of the reading fun! The first meeting is September 30th. #TheDEN #GeorgiaReads
📬✉️ Kindergarten Fun with Community Helpers! 👩🏫👮♂️🚒
Ms. Murphy and Ms. Griffin's kindergarten class have been learning all about community helpers! The students had a blast writing letters to friends, licking envelopes for the very first time, and exchanging mail with one another. They absolutely loved this activity and are so grateful for all the amazing community helpers out there! 😊
#ReadySetGrow
🎉🎶 Exciting news, Claxton Middle School! 🎶🎉
This school year, we are proud to announce the debut of our very own Pep Band! 🥁🎺 The band made their first-ever performance last week at the pep rally, and they were amazing! 🙌👏 Their energy and talent had the whole crowd on their feet, cheering louder than ever! 🎉🏆
A huge thank you to our dedicated students and staff who made this possible!🖤💛 Let’s continue to show our support for these talented musicians as they bring even more spirit to our school events! 🎶📣
#ClaxtonPepBand #SchoolSpirit #CMSPride #MakingHistory
📢✨ School Governance Team Meeting ✨📢
Join us for the Claxton Elementary School Governance Team Meeting on September 19th at 3:45 PM in the CES Media Center!
All stakeholders are welcome to attend. Come be a part of the discussion and help shape our school's future! 💬📚✏️
#ReadySetGrow
#SchoolGovernance
#CommunityInvolvement
It's time again for our annual school flu vaccine clinic. The Evans County Health Department will be on our campuses to administer flu vaccines to staff and students who sign up.
Parents and families, student permission forms were shared with students at school. If you need more info, please contact your child’s school nurse (see info below).
CES- Marsha Fletcher (mfletcher@evanscountyschools.org)
CMS/CHS/The Academy- Kiley Hall (khall@evanscountyschools.org)
Let's hear it for Estrella Salas-Mendoza, CHS Class of 2023 and Pomona College Class of 2027!
This summer, Estrella served as an intern for the Arts and Cultural Authority in Evans County. Estrella helped update online platforms for the ACA, and she interviewed locals about the ACA.
#TigersRising
#WeLoveOurTigers
#OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
