Cherokee County School District - GA

A Cherokee County School District student named to a statewide student council met this week with Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis. Etowah High School senior Laika Olwana is one of only 10 high school students statewide selected to serve on the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTBm3Nvw #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

Volunteers make a positive difference in our schools, which is why we spotlight them here ... congratulations to Etowah High School 2024 Volunteer of the Year: Amanda Weber! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

A Cherokee County School District student has been published in a national research journal! Woodstock High School junior Manasa Shankar authored “The Harmful Effects of Chronic Stress on the Development of Cancer and The Strategies That Can Be Used to Mitigate It,” which was published in the Journal of Student Research’s high school edition. Manasa is a third-year student in Woodstock High’s Scientific Research program led by teacher Sarah Brennan. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtZs76Mf #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Indian Knoll Elementary School 2024 Partner of the Year: Williamson Bros. BBQ Canton. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://lnkd.in/g2NKAZmW) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis today shared a back-to-school update with the Rotary Club of Canton. Superintendent Davis reviewed highlights from the start of the new school year, such as current enrollment, key priorities for elevating the excellence, and school construction projects, including the new replacement Cherokee High School campus. The audience of more than 70 Rotarians and special guests included Cherokee County’s first female Superintendent of Schools, Marguerite Cline, who was applauded by Superintendent Davis for the excellent foundation she established. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence PHOTOS Superintendent Davis with club President Marcie Smith and Rotarian Marguerite Cline, Cherokee County's first female Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Davis speaks with Rotarian Buddy Bennett. Superintendent Davis with School Board members and the club president. From left, School Board member Kelly Poole, club President Marcie Smith, Superintendent Davis, and School Board Chair Kyla Cromer and School Board member Dr. Susan Padgett-Harrison, who both are Rotarians. Superintendent Davis speaks with Rotarians Evan Ingram, left, and Jason Blakey.

Our amazing teachers are Elevating The Excellence in our schools … and every week, you’ll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

We appreciate the support of our partners and the difference they are making in our schools! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://lnkd.in/g2NKAZmW) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

The CCSD Athletics new weekly calendar of events now is online! The weekly calendar includes times, dates and locations for upcoming CCSD high school varsity, JV and freshman athletic games: https://lnkd.in/eafjr3Jx Please note that the calendar is subject to change without advance notice due to weather and other circumstances. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

The Cherokee County School District’s School Nutrition department is searching for the best kid-friendly recipes that “par-slay the day!” The sixth annual CCSD School Nutrition Parent Recipe Contest in celebration of National Farm to School Month offers parents the opportunity to earn a $100 Visa gift card sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia and see their recipe featured on school lunch menus. This year’s featured vegetable, which is selected annually by Georgia Organics, is parsley. CCSD parents are invited to share their best kid-friendly side dish recipe using parsley as the main ingredient by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Recipes need to be simple with fewer than six ingredients and not require grilling or frying. The winning recipe will be featured on all CCSD school lunch menus as part of National School Lunch Week in October. The official entry form with detailed guidelines is online at https://lnkd.in/enwduiQf #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

A Cherokee County School District schools has been honored by the National PTA for excellence! Little River Elementary School has been named a winner of the National PTA School of Excellence award. The two-year title recognizes successful partnerships between local PTAs and schools to make schools more welcoming to all families and to offer more opportunities for families to support students. Little River ES, led by Principal Joni Adams, is among only 319 schools nationwide and only 16 schools from Georgia honored with this recognition. The designations were earned through efforts over the past year by the PTA and school leadership. Last year’s PTA leadership team was made up of: Co-Presidents Susan Byberg and Magida Habib-Gonzalez, Vice Presidents Kristina Gambino and Vivian Gaviria, Secretary Christina Albertus and Treasurer Kristin Winzeler. The co-presidents, secretary and treasurer are continuing in the same roles this school year, joined by new Vice Presidents Kajal Zechariah and Jennifer Ugolick and Corresponding Secretary Kelsey Geist. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exuaNYDh #CCSDElevateTheExcellence