In the end, it was the Gladiators who prevailed, defeating the Jaguars for the fourth straight year, 40-0. Senior quarterback Lucian Anderson III ran for three touchdowns for Clarke Central, while junior Kendrick Curry and sophomore Corey Watkins added scores on the ground and sophomore Tekit Gill capped the night with a pick-six.

Both teams will be back in action Friday, Aug. 26, as the Gladiators travel to Oconee County while the Jaguars host Monroe Area in their home opener.

See more photos from Thursday night’s game here.

The schedule for the remainder of the week is as follows:

• Tuesday, Aug. 23 — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Cedar Shoals High
• Tuesday, Aug. 23 — 12:30-2:30 p.m., Hilsman Middle
• Wednesday, Aug. 24 — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle
• Wednesday, Aug. 24 — 12:30-2:30 p.m., Whitehead Road Elementary
• Thursday, Aug. 25 — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Coile Middle
• Thursday, Aug. 25 — 12:30-2:30 p.m., Winterville Elementary
• Friday, Aug. 26 — 8:30-10:30 a.m., Barrow Elementary
• Friday, Aug. 26 — 12:30-2:30 p.m., Alps Road Elementary

Click here for the full schedule through Sept. 15.

Students, family members, and staff may receive the first, second, or booster dose at any clinic. Appointments are not required; however, a parent/guardian must be present for their student to receive the COVID vaccine at school, and a Department of Public Health consent form is required.

The form may be completed at the clinic and is also available here.

All 11th- and 12th-grade students interested in serving on this year’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council are invited to complete the short online application by Friday, Aug. 26.

Through participation in the council, students will learn about CCSD initiatives and share their perspectives on being CCSD students. All students will also have a chance to develop their leadership and advocacy skills.

The council will meet six times over the course of the year, and students are asked to commit to attend all meetings.

We would like to congratulate Mr. Christian Barner, Family Engagement Specialist at Clarke Central High School, for being selected by his peers as the 2021-22 Family Engagement Specialist of the Year!

One of Mr. Barner’s colleagues said, "Christian is a team player. He not only helps his CCHS students and families, but he's always available for fellow Family Engagement Specialists to help with any questions or concerns we may have. This amazing FES always has a solution! He has great knowledge and has the best interest in helping ALL families. He also creates events for families with a language barrier to ensure they are informed."

Pictured from left to right are Soraia Santos-Felgenhauer, CCSD’s Director of Family and Community Engagement; Mr. Barner; and Alex Borges, the district’s Family and Community Engagement Specialist.

The Family Engagement Academy inaugural session kicked off with a community scavenger hunt, where the CCSD Family Engagement Specialists were given different clues to find and visit a participating community partner. Once at the location, they got to participate in fun activities and learn about the organization.

Thank you to the Athens Community Career Academy, the Athens Regional Library, Books for Keeps, United Way, and the Athens Area Homeless Shelter for participating and welcoming our FES team. They enjoyed the experience and gained so much from it.

The Clarke County Board of Education welcomes community feedback. Here are ways you can share your voice:

• Contact BOE Members: Click here to view a list of the BOE members and their contact information.
• Attend a Meeting: Next regular meeting is Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. (in-person and broadcast on the CCSD YouTube channel).
• Board Briefs: Click to read the "Board Briefs" overview from meetings.
  
• Public Comments: Click here for information on how to sign-up to speak at a regular BOE meeting.
• Review Policies for Review: View and comment on district policies pending public review.

CCSD is providing free COVID-19 testing clinics for students and staff. Clinics will be held in schools across the district. Rapid antigen tests (results in 15 minutes) and PCR tests (results in 24-48 hours) will be available. No appointment is necessary, but registration is required.

Testing Clinic Information

• Aug. 22 - Sept. 16 (rotating schools)
• View dates/locations and registration link