GLAD NEWS
Reminder: Food Deliveries Are Prohibited
Gladiators, this is a reminder that students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school. Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc will be turned away if they attempt to deliver food for a student. The school is not responsible for any money students may lose due to violating this policy.
Pathways After School Tutoring Ends May 9th
Pathways Tutoring after school will end Thursday, May 9th, 2024. Go to https://bit.ly/cchspathways for the tutoring schedule and information. Please email Ms. Jones at jonesco2@clarke.k12.ga.us if you have any questions.
Gladiator Youth Football Registration is Open
Gladiator Youth Football will offer a positive, exciting tackle football and cheerleading experience for the youth of Clarke County. There will be teams at the 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, and 7th grade (12 and 13) levels coached by skilled and knowledgeable individuals. The teams will compete in the North Georgia Youth Football Association and play their home games in Clarke Central’s Billy Henderson Stadium.
Find more information and register at www.clarkecentralathletics.com/gladiatoryouthfootball.
Festival de Máscaras
Students from The Spanish Book Club and the National Art Honor Society have been working together in the “Festival de Máscaras” workshop creating paper mache masks with the guidance of Colombian artist Juancho Cano. During the past weeks, UGA professors, Dr. Lou Tolosa Casadont, Dr. Ruth Harman, Georgia Museum of Art staff, CSHS teacher Montu Miller, and CCHS art teacher Heather Garland assisted and guided the students in completing their work. The students will present an exhibition of the work at the Georgia Museum of Art on Saturday, May 11th from 1 to 3 PM. Everybody is invited!
Environmental Science Students Provide Input Into ACC Land Use Planning
Students in Environmental Science have been studying Athens population growth and evaluating the quality of life here. Teachers invited the ACC Planning Commission to come and share about the new Land Use Plan Efforts for the city, listen to students' opinions of how Athens Land Use Plan should change, and have them take the city's survey. It was a great success with students feeling heard and advocating for change in their communities.
All Gladiator students, families, and community members are encouraged to take the Land Use Plan Survey so their voices can also be heard.
Gladiator Winds Positive Athlete Award
Gladiator senior Azaryah Cornish has been named the "East Atlanta" regional winner for the Positive Athlete Award for girls' swimming and diving! Positive Athlete is a recognition program that celebrates high school student-athletes and coaches with high character who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities in a significant way, or are regarded as having an infectious positive attitude that makes everyone around them a better person. Azaryah is now eligible for the statewide award which will be announced in May. Congratulations, Azaryah!
Agriculture Students Receive State FFA Degrees
Last week, five Gladiator agriculture students received their state FFA Degrees. Congratulations to Johnathan Cuevas, Atoryia Rolland, JeNaii Jackson, Emily Crooms, and Kathleen Dykes. Kathleen was also awarded the Growing America’s Farmers Scholarship. Way to go, Gladiators!!!
Glads Get Mircosoft Certification
Congratulations to the following Gladiator business students who received certification in Microsoft Word.
Peyton Aubrey
Janiya Holloman
Jared Manago
Adrian Rangel
Randall Swoopes
Diego Valdez-Guillen
Beck Wolf-Hardy
Gladiators Earn Diploma Seal of Bilteracy
Five Clarke Central High School seniors, Sofia Balsamo, Jhan Grimont, Cristian Paez, Lucas Stewart, and Danitza Ulloahave earned Georgia's Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.
The seal is intended to encourage the study of foreign languages, provide universities with a method of recognizing and awarding academic credit to students seeking admission, and to provide employers with a method of identifying prospective candidates with language and biliteracy skills.
Congratulations to these Gladiators!
Class of 2024 Cap & Gown Follow-Up
If you picked up your cap & gown and yard sign on Friday:
1) Be sure you received a cap, a gown, a 2024 tassel, and a gold stole.
2) Try on the gown to be certain it is the right size.
3) Hang up the gown so the wrinkles can come out. Do NOT iron it.
4) Caps can NOT be decorated. Students with decorated caps will not be allowed to walk at the graduation ceremony.
5) If there are any missing items or if you have any concerns, see Ms. Scholle outside the counseling office during advisement this Wednesday, May 8th.
If you did NOT pick up your cap & gown and yard sign on Friday, you can pick them up from Ms. Scholle outside the counseling office this Wednesday, May 8th during advisement.
If you have not yet ordered your cap & gown, you need to order it from 3rd Ascent asap. You will be charged an additional $15 to have it shipped to your home.
ALL SENIORS: Be sure you have fully read the Graduation Letter at bit.ly/gladgradinfo2024, and check each week's Glad News for important information for the Class of 2024.
Upcoming Senior Events
- Last Day for Seniors to Turn In Assignments - Wednesday, May 8th
- Senior Final Exams - Monday, May 13th & Tuesday, May 14th
- '24 & Out the Door and Decision Day - Monday, May 20th
- Senior Honors Night - Monday, May 20th at 6:00 pm
- Senior Sunset Movie - Wednesday, May 22nd
- Graduation Practice at Billy Henderson Stadium - Thursday, May 23rd at 2:00 pm
- Graduation Ceremony at Billy Henderson Stadium - Friday, May 24th at 9:00 am (Students must arrive at the main gym by 7:00 am)
- SENIORS & FAMILIES: Be sure to read the Graduation Letter at bit.ly/gladgradinfo2024.
Submit Pictures for the Senior Slideshow
The Senior Slideshow is a fun look back at students' journeys to high school graduation. It features pictures of graduating seniors as children as well as at athletic, social, and family events.
Use this form or the QR code below to submit photos for the CCHS Class of 2024 Senior Slideshow. Please note:
- Not every picture that is submitted will be included.
- All pictures are subject to the approval of CCHS faculty.
- Pictures must be appropriate for the entire Gladiator community.
- Photos MUST be submitted through the Google Form. Emailed photos will not be accepted.
Photos must be submitted by Monday, May 13th at 4:00 pm. The slideshow will be shown at the ‘24 & Out the Door Senior Picnic on Monday, May 20th before being shared via email and social media.
Seniors! Return Books, Laptops, Chargers, & Hot Spots
Seniors, please do not take your laptops, chargers, textbooks, hot spots and library books with you when you go! Make sure you have met with Mrs. Pendley or Mrs. Craver in the library to clear your library account before you leave CCHS for the semester!
All library books were due on May 1st.
All laptops, chargers, textbooks, and hot spots are due back May 20th at the very latest.
Decision Day & Senior Picnic
Decision Day and the Senior Picnic will be held on Monday, May 20th. Seniors MUST complete this form to participate. Contact Mr. Smallwood (smallwoodg@clarke.k12.ga.us) with any questions.
Class of 2024 Senior Survey
Gladiator Seniors, please complete the Class of 2024 Senior Survey by going to bit.ly/CENseniorsurvey2024. Your responses are needed to ensure the school is aware of your post-graduation plans and can assist with sending transcripts to colleges this summer.
Get Your Gladiator Gear!
Clarke Central shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies can be ordered through the Gladiator Gear online store here. Orders can be shipped or picked up at Satisfactory Printing.
CCHS Community Resource Guide
Need help? Clarke Central's Community Resource Guide provides information about support services available throughout Athens, including transportation, education, legal, health, and housing support. Click here to check it out and contact Ms. Hughes, CCHS's Schoool Social Worker, with any questions at hughesd@clarke.k12.ga.us or 706-224-5829.
Got a Question?
We got answers! Clarke Central's FAQ answers all your questions about attendance, academics, behavior, extracurriculars and more. Check it out at bit.ly/CCHSFAQ.
Follow Clarke Central!
Go to bit.ly/CCHSSocialMedia for a complete list of all clubs, sports, and other CCHS social media accounts.
Campus Parent Portal
As a parent, you can monitor your student’s performance by using Campus Parent Portal. Parent Portal provides current information on course and assignment grades as well as attendance. It can be accessed through a computer or your phone. For instructions on how to create an account, click here. Questions? Email campus@clarke.k12.ga.us.
ADAP Certificate
Georgia law requires teenagers under the age of 18 to show proof that they have completed the Georgia Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) course to obtain a drivers license. Students at CCHS participate in the online ADAP course (eADAP) while either in Health or JROTC. Those who have completed the program and need their certificate can find it at this link. For more information, consult this document.
Certificate of Enrollment
Students, if you’re planning to apply for a learner’s permit or driver’s license, the Georgia Department of Driver Services requires a Certificate of School Enrollment. To request this document you must complete the Google Form linked here. A Certificate of School Enrollment will be emailed to you.
Student Parking Permits
Students can purchase parking permits are now available. The cost $30 which can be paid on GoFan. Students must also submit a completed application and show proof of insurance and a drivers license to Officer Loggins in room 305. Questions can be directed to Officer Loggins at logginsv@clarke.k12.ga.us.
“Life is about timing.” - Carl Lewis
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 6 - Track and Field at State AAAAA Sectionals (Buck Godfrey Stadium)
May 9 - Track and Field at State AAAAA Championships (Carrollton High School)
May 10 - Track and Field at State AAAAA Championships (Carrollton High School)
May 11 - Track and Field at State AAAAA Championships (Carrollton High School)
IMPORTANT NOTES
Congratulations to members of the Boys and Girls Tennis team for their All-Region 8AAAAA Honors - Patrick Allen, Singles Player of the Year; Cash Meyer and Noah Stewart, Doubles Team of the Year; Cormac Allen, 1st Team All Region Singles; Alex Cho and Connor Miller, 2nd Team All Region Doubles; Cara Flath, All Region Singles Honorable Mention; Riley David and Mary Robinson, All Region Doubles Honorable Mention; and Elliot Slane, Boys Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to members of the Boys Soccer team for their All-Region 8AAAAA Honors - Overall Player of the Year: Wyatt Meyer; Offensive Player of the Year: Thadd Pruitt; Midfield; Raul Navarro; Defensive Player of the Year: Nikola Cope; Goalie of the Year: Wyatt Meyer; and Coach of the Year: Chris Aiken.
Congratulations to members of the Girls Soccer team for their All-Region 8AAAAA Honors - First Team Selection: Farrell Hyde, Bella Yelton, Shelby Meeks, and Maggie Monk.
Registration for Gladiator Youth Summer Sports Camps is now open. Click HERE to register today.
Registration for Gladiator Youth Football for the 2024 season is open. Click HERE to register for youth football and cheerleading.
Click HERE to order Gladiator Hoodies, Sweatshirts, T-shirts and more today.
Visit the Clarke Central Athletic Website for more information.
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