Please join us on April 16th, at 5:30 PM, in the CES Cafeteria for an ESOL Spring Parent Night with guest speaker, Samantha Keyfauver. She will present important information about Read & Write and Georgia State Testing. We hope to see you there!
Be sure to tune in to WTOC tonight, Tiger Nation!!! One of our very own CES Tigers will receive some well-deserved recognition!!! Congrats, Ms. Jennifer Kelly and CES!! #WeLoveOurTigers #WTOCTopTeacher
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the first place state finalists Aaron Harrison, Damonae Wharton, and Alyssa Jones will be at Food Fresh 12:00PM- 3:00PM to perform and collect donations from anyone wanting to help support them as they travel to the National Beta Club Competition this summer. 100% of the donations will go towards their trip. Thank you to Food Fresh and all those willing to support this talented group of young people. #BlackAndGoldBuildingSuccess #TigerProud #Beta
2:10 Update
Safety sweeps of all classrooms reveal no weapons. The lockdown has been lifted at ECCSS schools. The threat was determined to be a prank call made by an 8th-grade student. The student who made the call was placed into custody, and the district will follow through with disciplinary action.
ECCSS encourages parents to have conversations about the seriousness of school safety and the importance of speaking up when anything seems out of line. Threatening messages, actions, and/or possessions will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.
ECCSS implements safety protocols after receiving information from local authorities about a threat made by an anonymous caller. The safety of our students, staff, and community is our number one priority.
Please click the link for more information.
https://tinyurl.com/4857tysr
Please see this important announcement from our friends at the Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce!
Evans County, we need your input! Please take a couple of minutes and complete this survey from the University of Georgia Connected Resilient Communities Program: https://tinyurl.com/4s7ph6vj
We are excited to announce that Claxton-Evans County has been selected as one of four communities to participate in the University of Georgia Connected Resilient Communities Program. This allows us, as a community, to identify our greatest community needs and work with UGA staff and partners to address these needs. This is a HUGE DEAL for our community, and we need to take advantage of this opportunity.
To begin the process, community members are asked to complete a survey; survey link is included below or scan QR code on flyer for access to the survey. Deadline to complete the survey is April 13th. Please share this with family, friends, and co-workers. It is crucial that we have a good response from the community. We need to hear from YOU.
https://tinyurl.com/4s7ph6vj
Questions/comments – please contact Adam Kennedy (akennedy@claxtonevanseda.com) or Holly Durrence (hdurrence@evanscountyschools.org).
Just before spring break, The DEN hosted this year's Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The CHS cafeteria was transformed into a beautiful venue, and Culinary Arts provided catering for the event. The meal, prepared for the 165 ticket holders, consisted of a mixed greens salad dressed in a vinaigrette, smoked ham, mushroom smothered chicken breasts, garlic whipped potatoes, squash casserole, green beans, warm rolls, and banana pudding. The DEN is grateful for this opportunity to serve our community!
#TheDEN
April is here! Breakfast and lunch menus can be found by going here: https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/dining
View, download, and print monthly menus by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Don't forget! Come join us at TigerTown at Claxton High School for Movie Night on April 12th. The gate will open at 6:00pm for kids to play games such as cornhole, 9 hole, Around the Horn, and Homerun Derby, plus we’ll have face painting! The movie will begin at 7:45pm. Concessions will be available as well. Mark your calendar, come join the fun, and help support CHS Baseball! Bring your own chairs and blankets. #TigerPride #BlackAndGoldFun
JUST A REMINDER...Join us for the 2nd Annual Claxton Middle School STEM Fair THIS WEDNESDAY, April 10th, at 3:30 PM, in the CMS Gym! The students have worked so hard to prepare for this, and they want to show you what they've learned!
Please join us for STEM Night where we will also be seeking input on the following items for CMS:
*School Parent Compact,
*Parent and Family Engagement Plan,
*Parent and family engagement set-aside, and
*School Improvement Plan.
We also want to know how we can better communicate with you, so please join CMS for STEM fun and to share your feedback!
Mrs. Cowart, Ms. Christin, and Ms. Amber had a blast learning about solar eclipses 🌞🌑. They tested out some awesome eclipse glasses 😎 and reviewed important safety guidelines 🚦. They also got creative, drawing chalk illustrations of the eclipse 🖍️, and wrapped up with an informative video 📺.
#ReadySetGrow
Morelia Ramos, a junior at Claxton High School (CHS), walked away with the grand prize in The DEN’s FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneur X-perience) competition. Ramos's "Ramos By Morelia" designs earned the grand prize of $5,000.
During the final round of the competition, Morelia Ramos, Alyssa Jones, Joselin Baltazar and Rachel Wilkie, the FLEX Finale competitors, pitched their businesses to a panel of judges. During each presentation, the contestants included an overview of their businesses and experiences in entrepreneurship, how they balanced school and work responsibilities, the challenges and opportunities they faced, and how they planned to use the prize money to grow their small businesses.
CHS is one of ten schools in the state of Georgia participating in this year-long program designed to grow and recognize young entrepreneurs through formal study and a "Shark Tank" style competition. Students participating in the FLEX program learn more about the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, and they have a chance to win cash prizes.
As the winner of the school-level FLEX competition, Ramos earned a $5,000 check and advances to the state competition on April 12 in Fitzgerald where she will compete against nine other schools for $10,000.
#TheDEN
Mrs. Liberatore’s and Mrs. McElveen’s classes went to Georgia Southern to see a play about Harriet Tubman. The kids engaged in activities like coloring secret codes, using AI to ask Harriet Tubman questions, and other engaging activities. #TravelingTigers #BlackAndGold
CMS and CHS will offer free physicals again this year for students currently in 5th-11th grades who plan to participate in sports, band, firefighting, etc.
Students must have a parent/guardian signed permission form and completed physical paperwork to have a physical.
Physical permission forms and paperwork can be picked up at the CMS/CHS office.
May 9, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM, at CMS Gym - physicals for students currently in 5th-7th grades
May 10, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM, at CMS Gym - physicals for students currently in 8th-11th grades
Please visit our ECCSS website calendar page (https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/page/calendars-and-events) for other important reminders!
CMS Junior Beta Club and the Easter Bunny had a busy week! This amazing team, led by the dynamic Zachery Valentine (President), the creative Emily Stephens (Vice-President), the organized Citlaly Hernandez-Ramirez (Secretary), and our financial wizard Amy Allende-Muthe (Treasurer), embarked on a heartwarming Easter journey that brought smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of Easter spirit to the young hearts at CES!
🎒 First stop: Our team, with baskets full of joy, visited the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes at CES to hand out Easter goodie bags! 🍬🎨 Each bag was packed with fun crafts, sweet treats, and loads of love, ensuring that every child felt the warmth of this festive season.
🐰 Surprise Visit to the Daycare: Next, we hopped over to the daycare for a surprise visit! The children's faces lit up with joy as they saw the Easter Bunny. It was a moment filled with genuine happiness, capturing the essence of giving and community spirit.
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt for 1st Grade: Our Beta members, alongside our dedicated officers, organized a fun-filled hunt that had all the little explorers buzzing with excitement. The laughter and cheers filled the air, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Through these activities, the CMS Junior Beta Club exemplified the core values of Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service, bringing our mission to life by supporting the young learners and leaders of tomorrow.
A massive thank you to all our Beta members for their hard work, our school staff for their support, and, most importantly, the wonderful kids who remind us of the joy in simple pleasures. Here’s to more moments of joy and community spirit! 🌟💖
#CMSJuniorBeta #EasterJoy #CommunitySpirit #Achievement #Character #Leadership #Service #RoarANDSoar
Join us for the 2nd Annual Claxton Middle School STEM Fair on April 10th, at 3:30 PM, in the CMS Gym! The students have worked so hard to prepare for this, and they want to show you what they've learned! CMS is seeking parent input on the SIP, Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan, and the Parent and Family Engagement budget. PLEASE JOIN US TO SEE WHAT OUR STEM CLASS HAS LEARNED THIS YEAR AND TO GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK!
Join the fans in the stands for the Special Olympic Spring Games!
We hope to see you Saturday, April 20, at 9:00 AM, at Tiger Town for our Special Olympic Spring Games!
For more information, please contact Mrs. Locke (alocke@evanscountyschools.org ).
#WeLoveOurTigers
#AisforAthlete
#SpecialOlympics
CHS Spring Sports Banquet will be held May 9th, 2024 at 6PM in the CMS/CHS Cafeteria. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time through GOFAN and are on sale now through May 2. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Please visit the CHS GOFAN site at https://gofan.co/app/school/GA11891 to purchase tickets.
Tickets are $12 for each guest. Student athletes do not need tickets. Please contact Mr. Randy Cooper (rcooper@evanscountyschools.org) for more information.
#TigerTraditions #BlackAndGold
Congratulations to our CHS Hispanic Heritage Celebration Art and Writing Competition Winners! Senior Katie Richey won first place with her piece entitled Bozak. Sophomore Joselin Baltazar-Vengas placed 2nd with her piece entitled Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Together. Senior Angela Zamora-Martinez took 3rd place with her piece entitled We Are One. #WayToGoLadies #TigerPride
🕺👧 Calling all dads, uncles, and male role models to treat your lovely daughters to a night of cherished memories! 💖 PreK is excited to host a Daddy Daughter Dance on April 19th 🌟. Tickets can be bought at the door: $20 for a couple and just $5 for each additional daughter. 📸 Don't miss out on capturing the moment - pictures will be available for purchase! This enchanting evening is open to students from PreK-5th grade. Let's make it a night to remember! 🎉 #DaddyDaughterDance #ReadySetGrow
