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CCPS May Newsletter
"I read a cool quote the other day, it said, 'I didn't come this far to only come this far.' So we've still got further to go." These words from Tom Brady ring true as we find ourselves nearing the end of another remarkable school year at CCPS. For me, this quote is a good reminder to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and to set new goals and look ahead with confidence. By honoring the hard work and dedication that's brought you this far, you can build momentum for whatever comes next.
As May unfolds, excitement is in the air! Seniors are excited about graduation, the ending of one chapter, and the beginning of another. Parents and students are excited about summer break, vacations, and all they have achieved this school year. Teachers, the true heroes of every community, are doing everything in their power to leverage this excitement for positive learning and growth.
As a superintendent, I'm excited about the progress our district has made this year. I’m proud of the connections we’ve made and the resilience of our faculty and staff, who pour their hearts into our students day in and day out. Their unwavering commitment to excellence is the foundation of our district’s success, and I'm endlessly grateful for their tireless efforts.
So as we race to the finish of another school year, let’s take a moment to celebrate our achievements, express gratitude for our relationships, and look ahead with optimism to the opportunities that await us. Tom Brady has the NFL record for Super Bowl wins, so let’s adopt his mindset for excellence by committing ourselves to work hard to the very end, knowing that the best is yet to come.
Superintendent Nix
College and Career Academy Dedication Ceremony
What film by George Lucas was released on May 25, 1977?
What ship sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912?
What May race is known as “The Greatest 2 minutes in Sports”
Boynton Phase I Ground Breaking Celebration
CCPS Kindergarten Registration
CCPS will be holding kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year from April 29th through May 9th. Please click on the link to see dates of registration by school along with necessary documents in order to enroll your child.
Special Olympics
CCPS is pleased to announce our annual hosting of Special Olympics. Once again this year the event will take place at Ringgold High School. The track and field events will run from 9:00-11:30 a.m.
April Above and Beyond Award Winner
Congratulations to Dottie Stevens who was nominated by Battlefield Elementary principal Dr. Kent McCrary for the Above and Beyond Award. Dr. McCrary said "Dottie treats all of the students who ride her bus like they are her own. She greets each one of them with a hug and or a fistbump and tells them to have a great day! She truly exemplifies the CCPS motto of Every Child, Every Day, Without Exception"!
Spotlight on our Schools
West Side Elementary Receives STEM Grant
The TVA STEM Grant is a program funded in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated, a TVA retiree organization. $1.5 million in grants were awarded this year in public and private schools to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education projects across the Tennessee Valley. Thank you North Georgia Electric, TVA, and BVI for this opportunity.
HHS Emily Lin - Skills USA State Champion and National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Heritage High student, Emily Lin, placed 1st in Skills USA State Championship for Mathematical Applications. Emily is also Heritage High School's first National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Out of 1.3 million students, Emily is one of 15,000 Finalists. Congratulations Emily Lin!
Woodstation Elementary Celebrates 20 Years
Woodstation Elementary will celebrate 20 years with a community picnic on May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The celebration will feature inflatables, music, a petting zoo and much more. For complete information please click on the link below.
An Important Message From the CCPS Child Nutrition Department
Families may apply for free and reduced priced meals by using either an online application, or filling out a paper application. Eligibility for free and reduced priced meals is based on household income. If a family feels they would qualify for free or reduced priced meals they may apply online at lunchapplication.com.
Please call the Child Nutrition office if you need any assistance, 706-965-2414.
Please click here to watch a video tutorial about how to apply for meals
Important Links for our Parents and Community
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