Evans County Schools

🍎 Apple Fun and Healthy Choices with Ms. Thigpen & Ms. Melissa’s Class! 🍏 Pre-K dove into the world of apples and learned all about making healthy choices. They also discovered how important farmers are. 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 The class got creative by painting with apples 🎨, sorting them by color 🌈, and tasting some delicious apple-flavored snacks! 🍎🍏 What a fun and tasty way to learn! 😋 #ReadySetGrow

Greetings, Tigers! We have more responses ready to share in honor of literacy month! This batch of reading love is all from our Tigers! Thank you to everyone who has responded so far and helped inspire our Tigers and reading during LITERACY MONTH! 📚 Book Recommendation: When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic 🗣️ Shared by: LaDetra, ECCSS Tiger 📝 About the Book: “We are currently reading this book in my Career Awareness class at CES.” 📚 What are you reading? The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons 🗣️Shared by: Lacey, ECCSS Tiger 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Find what interests you; read about those things!!!” 📚 What are you reading? LETRS Vol 2 and Student Focused Coaching 🗣️ Shared by: Olivia, ECCSS Tiger 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Every night, we read two books together. I choose one book, and my daughter chooses one. She chooses her favorites, and I introduce new books with my choices!” 📚 What are you reading? Today I Made a Difference by Joseph W. Underwood 🗣️ Shared by: Melanie, ECCSS Tiger 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Find something you and enjoy and want to learn about. It can open up a whole world of new ideas when you read about what you are interested in. ” 📚 What are you reading? The Shining by Stephen King 🗣️ Shared by: Lee Ann, ECCSS Tiger 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Reading is a way for me to relax. It allows my mind to take me "to another world" and forget the problems of the day. ” 📚 What are you reading? Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar 🗣️ Shared by: Amy, ECCSS Tiger 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Every minute counts! Even just a chapter every day as we pack up to go home is important time to foster a love of reading. ” 📚 What are you reading? Ready for Real Life by Andrew McPeak 🗣️ Shared by: Marty, ECCSS Tiger 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Simply put, reading opens doors to endless opportunities and is key to becoming a lifelong learner.” 📚 What are you reading? The Bible and Language in Action 🗣️ Shared by: Ginger, ECCSS Tiger 📝 About the Books: I need scripture to keep me on track DAILY; Language in Action is a historical piece, but very interesting in how the English language has changed over time and how it can easily be misconceived and confused. 📝 Words of Wisdom: “Reading is very important. I am often guilty of not reading enough because life is BUSY. It is my goal this year to amp up my reading! I just got a new library card, and I plan to utilize the Libby app to read daily!” #LiteracyMonth #WhatAreYouReading

🎉🐯 CHS Tigers Class of 2028 had their Freshman Commitment Ceremony! 🎓✨ Special guest speaker Mattie Lane, a proud CHS alumnus and 2024 graduate of the University of Georgia, shared how her time at CHS prepared her for success beyond high school. 🙌🎤 🎶 The CHS Chorus gave a beautiful performance during the ceremony, and the freshmen proudly signed a graduation gown, symbolizing their commitment to completing their high school journey and graduating with the Class of 2028! 🖊️🎓 We’re so proud of these young Tigers as they begin their exciting journey to graduation! 🎓💛🖤 #CHSTigers #ClassOf2028 #FreshmanCommitment #TigerPride #GraduationGoals #BlackAndGold #CHSChorus #FutureGraduates #SuccessStartsHere

📸✨ Hey CHS Students! Don’t forget that tomorrow, September 26, during first period, it’s Picture Day for 9th-11th graders and Make-Up pictures for seniors! 📅👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Make sure to bring your best smile! 😄 #PictureDay #CHS #SmileBright #SchoolMemories

Please help ECCSS show some big thanks to our families and staff for making the ESOL Open House amazing!!! A big SHOUT OUT to all the families who attended and to our dedicated staff for sharing their expertise. The conversations focused on helping our Tigers succeed were helpful and inspiring!!! The impressive attendance and participation of our families made the event AWESOME! #ESOLOpenHouse #WeLoveOurTigers #WeLoveOurFamilies

Due to school being closed on Friday (9/27/24), the lunch menu for tomorrow will be: CES Pizza Corn Niblets Side Salad Fruit/Juice Choices Milk Choice Choice: Hoagie Sandwich CMS/CHS Pizza Tater Tots Corn Niblets Side Salad Fruit/Juice Choices Milk Choice Choice: Hoagie Sandwich

Teachers are forever students! Not only do they learn each day in their classrooms, but they also learn from their peers during Professional Learning Team (PLT) meetings. During today's PLT meeting, one of the CTAE lead teachers, Betty Smith, opened the meeting with an inspirational message. She shared that fall is her favorite season of the year because of the changes observed. She connected these changes to the changes we see in our students that require love, encouragement, inspiration, and guidance. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for reminding us to uplift others regardless of the season! #TheDEN

Please help us spread the word, Tiger Nation! Due to projected path of Tropical Storm Helene, the CHS football game for this week is being moved from Friday, September 27, to Wednesday, September 25. The game will be played in Bryan County, and it is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM.

Evans County Charter School System (ECCSS) officials are working with Evans County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA) to closely monitor Tropical Cyclone Nine’s trajectory and possible impact. The safety of the students, staff, families, and community we serve is our top priority as we make decisions regarding the weather. Please click on the link below for more information. #WeatherAlert https://tinyurl.com/2xu36jyz

🎉 First Junior Beta Club Meeting of the Year! 🎉 CMS recently held its first Junior Beta Club meeting, led by our wonderful sponsors: Stephanie Myers, Hollie Ikner, Tonia Moore, and Melissa Sefers. 🙌 Students had the opportunity to fill out their Welcome to National Junior Beta Club packets and mingle with new and returning members. It was a great start to a year filled with leadership, learning, and friendships! 💡👥 Excited for all the amazing things this group will accomplish together! ✨ #JuniorBetaClub #LeadershipInAction #NewBeginnings #BetaClubProud

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT...The CMS vs. Jenkins County Middle School football game scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, has been canceled. The game will be rescheduled at a later date.

Fun with motion! 🎢 Mrs. Hallman's second grade class has been learning about forces and motion in science!! The students were able to plan and create their own marble mazes using paper plates and straws! The students were then able to test their mazes and adjust them as necessary to ensure the marble was able to go through the maze! #ReadySetGrow

🏈🎉Calling all Claxton High School Tigers! 🖤💛 Are you interested in participating in the CHS 2024 Homecoming Parade? 🎊🚗 Maybe you're looking for the parade route or want to know how to buy game tickets online? 🎟️🏟️ 👉 Check out all the details here: Parade and Tickets Info https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q-HwGjSbqyQ-KMUiSXSsr2nApPGd_ji60fwk5CsNVD0/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Tomblin at 📧 rtomblin@evanscountyschools.org. #ClaxtonTigers #BlackAndGold #Homecoming2024 #TigerPride #GoTigers #CHSParade #TigerSpirit

🏈 Are you going to the CHS Tigers vs. Bryan County football game on Friday, September 27? Here’s what you need to know: 🎟️ Tickets are online only! Grab yours here: https://gofan.co/event/1543087?schoolId=GA23126 🍿 Concession stand is cash only — don't forget to bring cash for snacks! 🚗 Visitor & overflow parking is available in the lot off Camellia Dr/Hwy 119, right in front of the tennis courts. ➡️ Gate entrance is behind the high school gym, to the right of the field house. Follow the signs for the visitor gate! #CHSTigers #FridayNightLights #GameDayInfo #GetYourTickets #SupportYourTeam

📚✨ Exciting day for Ms. Hedden's ELA students as they made their first official visit to the Media Center this year! 🎉 After a quick orientation from our awesome Media Specialist, Ms. Peacock, students dove into the world of books and checked out some great reads! 📖💫 #MediaCenterMagic #BookLovers #ReadingRocks #MsHeddenClass #ReadersMakeLeaders

🌟 Coffee with the Counselor Recap: Social Media & Mental Health ☕️ During our very first CMS Coffee with the Counselor session, we had an insightful discussion about the impact of social media on the mental health of our middle school students. Topics ranged from the role of artificial intelligence in social platforms to how social media is shaping the way our kids connect with others. We are thankful for our school counselor, Ms. Sabrina Mincey, for taking the time to prepare this session. 🌐 Key Takeaways: The positive side of social media: staying connected with family and friends, discovering new hobbies, and learning new skills. A candid roundtable discussion with parents and students sharing personal experiences with social media—both the good and the challenges. Thank you to all who participated and shared your valuable perspectives! Together, we can continue to support our students' well-being in this digital age. 💬💻 #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #CoffeeWithTheCounselor #CommunityConversation #MiddleSchoolMatters

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. Angie Snyder, 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! CES: Jennifer Kelly and RayAnn Lee CMS: Hollie Ikner and Sabrina Mincey CHS: Bradley Hall and Katie Thigpen #EmployeesOfTheMonth #WeLoveOurTigers

🎉 Exciting Math Fun in Mrs. Phillips' Class! 🎉 Last week, our awesome 2nd graders practiced using base ten blocks to represent two-digit numbers! 🧮✨ They're building strong number sense and having fun with math! Great job! 👏🔢 #ReadySetGrow

📚 Exciting News! Governor Brian Kemp has declared September 30, 2024, as Georgia Reads Day! 🎉 ✨📖Communities across the state of Georgia will unite to support literacy. CES is joining the fun with a virtual Reading Rally on September 30 and a Read-a-thon in October to encourage our students to develop great reading habits. Stay tuned for more details! We invite all of the Tiger Nation to pause to engage in some reading for work or pleasure on September 30th! Want to join in the Livestream with Malcolm Mitchell on September 30? It's sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting, and you can scan the QR code below to read along with your family! 📖✨ #GeorgiaReadsDay #CESReadingRally #CESReadathon2024

Art is meant to be shared! This piece, originally hand-drawn by Joselin Baltazar-Venegas, was made into a wall graphic for all students at CHS to enjoy. For the second year in a row, Baltazar-Venegas placed at the National Beta Club Competition for her artwork. Specifically, this entry claimed third place in the hand-drawn anime category. We look forward to seeing this year's show piece! In the meantime, students, faculty, and guests will admire this fun addition when they walk to art at CHS. Beautiful work, Joselin! #TheDEN