Principal's Message

February 15th is recognized as National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Our school resource officers serve as important bridges between our students, law enforcement, and the community they serve. SROs are full-time law enforcement officers with sworn law enforcement authority, trained in school-based policing and crisis response and assigned by an employing law enforcement agency to work with schools using community-oriented policing concepts.

We are blessed to have the support of Sgt. Waycaster and Officer Crider at the campus.

Kindness Week - February 12-16

February is Random Acts of Kindness Month. CMS will celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week February 12th - 16th and have several activities planned to promote kindness across our campus. Thank you for doing your part to maintain a positive and encouraging culture at CMS.

Heart Affirmations - Sources of Strength Our Sources of Strength group will be providing paper hearts during homeroom for students to send affirmations. We will have display areas in our halls for affirmation hearts to be posted.

Caught Being Kind - Student Government Student Council, Homeroom Representatives, and Principal Advisory groups will be promoting kindness as well with Kindness Cards. All CMS students will also receive a "Caught Being Kind" Kindness Card during homeroom. Throughout the week, students will receive heart stickers from peers and teachers each time they are caught being kind. Once students receive 5 stickers on their card, they can turn their card into the main office to be entered into a drawing. We will have a drawing for prizes on Friday!

Have a Safe Winter Break! We'll see you on Thursday, February 22nd!

Updated Procedures: CMS Focus 5

Students & Parents,

Please see the updated Focus 5 for CMS. We have updated school procedures for the second semester. Please see the link below:

CMS Focus 5 FY24

CMS Valentine's Dance

CMS will host a Valentine's Dance on Feb. 14th from 3:45 - 5:30 in the CMS Gym. Students will be able to purchase tickets during lunch and at the door for $5. Concessions will be available for a fee. Students must be picked up from the back of the CMS Gym in the CMS Emergency Lane. Students must be picked up by 5:30.

What's For Lunch?

Visit schoolcafe.com to view school menus and make payments

Is it a Black Day or a Gold Day?

Click the link for the Campus Black and Gold Calendar

Monday, February 12th is a BLACK day

CCS Approved 204-2025 School Calendar

Visit www.calhounschools.org for additional details.

8th Grade Dance Information

8th Grade Dance Info:

There will be an 8th grade dance parent meeting on February 5th at 6PM in the Sting Room

8th Grade Dance Attire:

See our CMS/CMS Formal Events Guidelines for dress codes at all campus events 7-12.

7th Grade Newsletter

8th Grade Newsletter

School Safety Questions?

Do you want to know something specific regarding school safety? If you'd like to ask our SROs a school safety questions, please complete the School Safety Tip Form for our SROs!

CMS DRESS CODE

Shoes must be worn at all times.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be long enough to be below fingertips (mid thigh) when shoulders are relaxed.
Pants and shorts should not be worn in a “slacking” manner.
Shirts must cover the shoulders with a strap (at least two inches thick and not “see through”), chest, midriff, back, undergarments, and not be “see through”. “See through”or sheer garments are only permitted if worn over the top of school-appropriate clothing.
Caps, hats, and hoods, etc. may not be worn on campus unless the student has administrative permission.
Blankets and bedroom slippers are not allowed.
Pants must be free of holes and tears above mid-thigh.
No clothing should promote drugs, weapons, violence, or alcoholic beverages. Clothing should not contain images that are profane, sexual, are gang related or are racially offensive.
Visible body piercing is limited to the ears and a single stud nose piercing (no hoops allowed for safety reasons)
Anything that has the potential to cause distractions or disruptions to the learning environment is not allowed, including clothing that promotes a political party and/or candidate, political or social philosophy, and/or cause or crusade as shared in Board Policy KJ.
At times, administration may designate Spirit Days, at which time students will be permitted to wear school-affiliated uniforms (such as cheerleading)

Our dress code is designed to promote an environment that is both safe and conducive to learning.

Administration is at liberty to exercise discretion regarding the appropriateness of anything this list may not include.

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Grading Procedures Update:

Please see updates to our CCS Grading Procedures linked HERE.

DISMISSAL REMINDER

Just a reminder that buses dismiss at the back of our Gym on Yellow Jacket Drive. Car riders should be picked up in the front of CMS. We do not allow car rider pick up at the back of the gym.

Important Documents

Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number that can be used to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Counselor's Corner

8th grade students will be reviewing CHS CTAE pathways and electives January 19-29 in Homeroom. They will register for electives on January 30 in homeroom. 7th graders will be reviewing elective options on January 29 in homeroom and will register January 30.

College & Career

5 C’s / EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

In addition to providing academic instruction, preparing students to be college and career-ready is a priority for Calhoun City Schools. Calhoun City Schools implements 5 C’s instruction in PreK-12th grade. The 5 C’s for Success include: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Community.

Cell Phone Use Reminder

As a reminder, cell phones should only be used during the following times while at school:

Morning holding areas
Lunch
Afternoon holding areas

Phones should not be out in class or during transitions.

Community Service

Community service hours were due April 30th.

Community Service Hour Form FY24 - to be completed by CMS students through ccsjackets accounts

Anonymous Alert

CCS continues to utilize the Anonymous Alert program to report concerns during the school year. Students and community members can submit alerts to school administrators through the AA app/website.

Grade Level Newsletters

Calhoun Community Education Program

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)

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)

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/