CHS Campus Buzz
Parent/ Student Edition ~ Issue 12 ~ November 8-12, 2021
Principal's Message
THIS WEEK: Senior Picture Retakes
Shop With A Stinger Information
It is time for the 3rd Annual Shop With A Stinger event! Shop With A Stinger is an NHS sponsored event where students go to Walmart and shop for a younger child and the child’s family for Christmas. High school students can choose a group of 4 or will be placed in a group. Each group will receive a folder containing the child's name and wishlist. We ask that each group donates $100 for their child, so $25 per group member. The younger students will be able to attend this year, and we are so excited! Once everyone has shopped for their assigned child, we will come back to the school and have a pizza and wrapping party!
For any questions you can contact- Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Bunch at CMS, Emma Williams, or Lauren Reece.
When: Sunday, December 12th
Time: 2-6
Sign up: Fill out this form by November 19th
Remind: @swas2021
Money: Due December 3rd to the CHS Main Office
THANK YOU!
Pictured our the campus Family Engagement Coordinators and members of the Calhoun City Fire Department who helped us transport items over to the VAC last week!
Calling All Seniors!
As we kick off Apply to College month, we want to celebrate you and your postsecondary plans! This is for any acceptance - 4 year college, 2 year college, trade school, military, or an apprenticeship. We want to share these moments on social media so that the Yellow Jacket Nation can celebrate your success!
Complete the Google Form linked below if you would like to share this information with us!
Class of 2022 Acceptance Shoutouts
Contact Mrs. Arnold if you have questions. Her email is arnoldk@calhounschools.org
CCS Virtual Technology Competition Information
The CCS Technology Competition will be a virtual competition again this year. Students wanting to compete will create a project in 1 of 15 possible categories. Being a virtual competition, students will submit a video demonstrating their project for judges to review. Video guidelines will be provided. The first-place winner in each category and grade division will compete in the virtual regional competition in January 2022.
Important deadlines:
Logo competition deadline: Friday, 11/19/21
CCS Technology Competition Registration deadline: Friday, 11/19/21
Video Project Submission deadline: 11:55 p.m. Sunday, 12/5/21
Registration is open now! For more information, visit the CCS Technology Competition Website: https://www.calhounschools.org/high/about-chs/media-center/technology-competition?fbclid=IwAR1BT5rVi7TDRITao5hJqMLHkouYyWble3Vhn0ghJEk44bXvTNpkqRtOyNk
Senior Newsletter Update
Please click on the link below to view the November Newsletter from Mr. Benham. In addition, please note that Mrs. Arnold sent an email last week with information about November being recognized as Apply to College Month. Some schools are waiving their application fees during this time. Be on the lookout for information about this event!
College & Career Corner- Career and Technical Pathway of the Month for November - Computer Science
At Calhoun College and Career Academy (CCCA), students have the opportunity to take Computer Science (CS) courses. As our society experiences a shift into a widespread digital presence and awareness, students need to graduate with all the tools necessary to thrive in society. CS education encompasses ideas such as digital literacy, digital competency, and computational thinking. This skill set will empower our students to solve many of our societal challenges and participate effectively in this digital age. CCCA currently offers three CS pathways, including Computer Science, Game Design, and Web Development.
Meet Dr. Cherri Rains, the CCCA Computer Science Teacher
Community Service Hours Information
Yearbook Ordering Information
For questions regarding the CHS Yearbook, please contact Patti Gilmer- gilmerp@calhounschools.org
SAT/ACT Information
SAT and ACT test dates for 2021-2022
- SAT vs. ACT and the differences between both; the link above also provides you with a comparison.
- SAT and ACT virtual practice tests - register for free by clicking the link
Senior Scholarship Information
First, college in any setting is expensive! Colleges have a wide range of scholarships and we do not have a magic listing or go-to guide for all of the scholarships that are available. First, start with the college scholarship websites. Second, the internet is your friend so use it wisely. Lastly, utilize our scholarship links that are posted under the Students Tab (Scholarship Opportunities) on the Calhoun High School website. We have linked it here! Mrs. Arnold will continue to update this throughout the school year.
If you are using Mrs. Arnold's email address for college applications, PLEASE make sure you are using her arnoldk@calhounschools.org email address! This is the email address that is linked to Common App, UGA Portal, Coalition, Slate, etc. If a student has used her CCS Jackets email on their applications, please let her know. You will need to log into your application and change the email to arnoldk@calhounschools.org in order for us to receive notifications and complete.
What's Happening at CHS...
Monday, November 8th
No events
Tuesday, November 9th
No events
Wednesday, November 10th
Senior Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 11th
Veterans Day
Friday, November 12th
1st Round of Football Playoffs @ HOME- 7:30PM
Saturday, November 13th
Allstate Chorus Auditions
Competition Cheerleading Region Competition- South Forsyth High School
HS Swim v. Tik Tok Invitational @ HOME (Gilmer, NW Whitfield, Pickens, Woodland, Etowah, Woodstock, Coahulla Creek, Eastside, Heritage - Conyers)
Girls Basketball (V) @ Starr's Mill- 7PM
Sunday, November 14th
No events
Community Education Offerings
KEEP After School Care Program
Times: 2:45pm-6:00pm
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/childcare-programs/
Basketball Youth League
Boys & Girls ages 5 & 6 as of September 1, 2021
Registration deadline: November 11
Registration online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/basketball-league/
Defensive Driving Course Date: November 15 & 16
Times: 6:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $75
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/defensive-driving-6-hr-course/
Driver's Education Traditional Course
Course Dates/Times:
Monday, January 17/ 8:30am-3:30pm
Saturday, January 22/ 8:30am-3:30pm
Sunday, January 23/ 1:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, January 29/ 8:30am-3:30pm
Sunday, January 30/ 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Calhoun High School
Cost: $290
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/drivers-education-registration/
Just Keep Swimming at the Calhoun Aquatic Center and register online today for swim lessons!
CAC Survival Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 months - 6 years
Course Days: Monday - Thursday
Time Slots: Flexible
Length of Each Class: 10 minutes
Total Number of Lessons: 16
Cost: $175 + Annual Registration Fee ($25)
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/survival-swim-lessons/
CAC Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private: 4 lessons $90 (30 minutes each)
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers): 4 lessons $60 (30 minutes each)
Cost + Annual Registration Fee ($25)
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/semi-private-swim-lessons/
CAC Health & Wellness Community Membership
3 months membership
ONLY $99
Includes: Lap swim, liquid fitness classes, fitness room and therapy pool
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/cac-membership-dues/
Pool Rentals
What better way to celebrate a birthday during the fall & winter months than having a swimming party?
Weather is never a problem, and the pool is heated. Call today to reserve your date!
Private: $350 (1-25 participants) $450 (26-50 participants)
Semi-Private: $250 (1-25 participants) $350 (26-50 participants)
Nitros Competitive Swim Team
Northwest Georgia Aquatics (NWGA) is a year-round USA Swimming and US Masters Swimming team offering professional instruction for all levels, ages, and abilities. From our lesson program to our competitive teams, the goal is to provide every member an opportunity to properly develop, improve swimming skills, and achieve personal success.
Visit https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=ganga for more information or email toddc@calhounschools.org.
For more information call 706-629-6788 or visit https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/
Calhoun High School
Email: parkerc@calhounschools.org
Website: www.calhounschools.org
Location: 355 South River Street, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
Phone: 706-629-9213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calhoun.schools
Twitter: @CalhounSchools