CHS Campus Buzz
Parent/ Student Edition ~ Issue 15 ~ Dec. 6-10, 2021
Principal's Message
Congratulations to the Calhoun High School football team, head coach Clay Stephenson, and the entire coaching staff for advancing to the 2021 5A state championship game with a 24-7 win over Blessed Trinity. Calhoun will face Warner Robins at Center Parc Stadium on Saturday, December 11th at 3:30 pm. Ticketing and other gameday information will be shared as soon as it is made available by GHSA. We are excited to offer state championship shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies for sale in preparation for next Saturday's game.
Click the link below to access the online store for ordering apparel. All items will be on a black background and pickup will take place onsite at CHS no later than Friday, December 10, 2021. All orders are due at noon TOMORROW Monday, December 6, 2021. We would like to thank the Jacket Nation for their support. Go Jackets!
https://calhoun-high-school-jackets-nest-store.square.site/https://calhoun-high-school-jackets-nest-store.square.site/
MAP Testing Reminder
Math classes will test- Dec. 6-10
Class Ring Delivery
Class of 2022 Fundraiser
CCS Technology Competition Logo Winner
Ringing in the Holidays!
Dec. 13th
Bling in the Holidays!
Dress up in your favorite Christmas Bling today!
Dec. 14th
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Dress in your Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, sunglasses, leis, etc.
Dec. 15th
Sock it to the Holidays!
Wear your most festive socks with holidays attire.
Dec. 16th
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas!
Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and slippers.
Dec. 17th
Tacky Sweater Contest
Make sure to arrive decked out in your tackiest holiday attire!
College & Career Corner
The transition from high school into college or the workforce is a key turning point in the lives of young people. Regardless of their chosen career or academic path after high school, young people must have the capacity to address complex problems in order to maximize their potential for professional and personal success.
Ninety-three percent of middle school students report that their goal is to attend college. However, only 44% enroll in college and only 26% graduate with a college diploma within six years of enrolling.
Virtual Family Resource Center
Please check out the link below to visit our virtual parent resource center. We encourage all parents to reach out to our Family Engagement Coordinator, Mrs. Funes (funesm@calhounschools.org), with any questions during the school year about how you can plug-in!
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, December 6th
- No events
Tuesday, December 7th
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball @ Chattooga High School (4:30PM/6PM)
CMS/CHS Chorus Concert in CPAC (7PM)
Wednesday, December 8th
- Girls Basketball vs. Paulding County @ HOME (6PM)
Thursday, December 9th
Swimming @ HOME vs. Cartersville, Eagle's Landing, Gilmer and River Ridge
Wrestling @ HOME vs. Coahulla Creek (5PM)
Friday, December 10th~ Blackout Spirit Friday
Girls/Boys Basketball @ Darlington High School (4:30PM/6PM/7:30PM)
State Championship Bonfire @ Bernstein Park (6PM)
Saturday, December 11th
5A State Championship Game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta (3:30PM)
Wrestling @ Buford High School (9AM)
Shop with a Stinger- 2-6PM (CHS Gym/Cafeteria)
Community Education Offerings
KEEP After School Care Program
Times: 2:45pm-6:00pm
Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/childcare-programs/
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)
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