Dear CHS Students, Families, and Canes Community,
As a reminder, we would greatly appreciate if all CHS families would take the time to complete the Georgia Department of Education school climate survey. Parent survey link: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=708891ED
We had a busy week and weekend, and we have so much to be proud of.
- CHS Swim- our 200-free relay qualified for state for the first time in school history. Congratulations to Colin Nelson, Thomas Peters, Tripp Chitwood, and Nate Rives!
- Our Cartersville Hurricane Drill Team had an awesome showing placing 2nd Place Female Armed Squad, 2nd Place Female Unarmed Squad, 2nd Place Male/Mixed Unarmed Squad, 2nd Place Male /Mixed Unarmed Platoon, and C/LTC Bagley 1st Place Unarmed Knockout.
- Our CHS Robotics Team made it to the semi-finals at their competition with Harper Eubanks, Holly Dufrene and Connor Lyles chosen as Dean's List Semifinalists.
- Our Mock Trial Team did a great job with Isaac Evans, Jack Johnson, and Harrison Rozier earning two outstanding attorney awards and an outstanding witness award.
- CHS hosted the Region 7-4A Traditional Championship. Congratulations to the following wrestlers for advancing to the Sectional Tournament next weekend. 113 Jair Flores Runner-up, 126 Grant Adams 3rd place, 144 Grey Williams 4th place, 150 Talan Nix REGION CHAMPION, 157 Cole Henson Runner-up, 165 Peter Cepeda 4th place, & 175 PJ Richards 4th place
- Our boys and girls basketball teams picked up region wins over Woodland on Friday.
- Canes Theatre put on a wonderful performance of Tinkerbell.
As always, we are proud of our students and staff. We hope everyone has a great week and Go Canes!
PTC Meeting This Week!
Winter Meeting & Mother-Son Dinner Tickets on Sale!
Just a quick reminder that our Winter PTC Meeting is tomorrow night at 5:00 PM. We’ll be discussing upcoming events and ways we can continue to support our students, faculty, and staff. We’d love to see you there!
Also, tickets are now on sale for our Mother-Son Dinner - our very first one! We're so excited to bring this special event to CHS and hope everyone will join us for a fun and memorable evening. See post for details.
See you tomorrow night!
Weekly Events and Information
🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓
The Etowah Foundation Scholarship application is now open! Don’t miss your chance — half of the students who apply will receive a scholarship!
💻 Start your application here: etowah.org/scholarships
🗓 Deadline: March 15th
Need help with your application? The Future Center is here for you!
📅 Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM (Note: We’re closing at 2 PM today for a doctor’s appointment.)
Track & Field
Practice for the 2025 Track & Field season has started. Any student not currently playing a winter sport has until Friday February 7th to join the team. Practice starts at 4pm on the track. You MUST have an up-to-date sports physical to join the team. Parents will need to create a Rank One account to complete other required paperwork for Carterville athletics using this link. https://cartersvillecityschools.rankone.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
Any questions, email Coach Dietrich. sdietrich@cartersvilleschools.org
SENIOR MEETING: There will a graduation meeting on Wednesday, February 26 at 10:20. Seniors will receive a packet with information about the graduation ceremony, rehearsal, Baccalaureate, Honors Night, and more. Any seniors who do not have an advisement/Hurricane Hall class due to WBL or dual enrollment should make every effort to attend this meeting in-person. If unable to attend, please stop by the counseling office later that day or the next day to obtain the graduation packet.
Last Names A-J: report to the auditorium
Last Names K-Q: report to the cafe
Last Names R-Z: report to the media center
PROM TICKET ORDERING
Purchase Prom Tickets Online Here
Prom Information 2025
•Date & Time: Prom will take place at the Clarence Brown Conference Center on March 15, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
•Senior Walk: The Senior Walk will begin at 7:30 PM, line up can begin at 6:45pm.
•Tickets: Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased online via My School Bucks. Each ticket requires the name of the guest attending, and seniors must also provide the name of their senior escort for the Senior Walk. Ticket sales END Friday, March 7.
•Eligibility: Tickets are available only to juniors and seniors, though underclassmen are welcome as dates.
•Guests: If you're bringing a non-CHS guest, you must submit a guest form, along with a copy of their ID, before prom. Forms are due to Mrs. Weaver by Friday, February 28, 2025. You can find these forms on the website, outside Mrs. Weaver’s room, and in the front office.
•Age Limits: All attendees must be at least in 9th grade and no older than 20 years old.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL MRS. WEAVER at gweaver@cartersvilleschools.org
5K Run for a local charity:
https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cartersville/CupidRunForHopeK
Please consider participating in the Cupid Run for Hope and supporting our local mental healthcare court.
Golf Interest Meeting:
There will be a 15-minute golf interest meeting for all students on Wednesday, January 29th at 12:55 in room M-205. Tryouts for golf will begin on Monday, February 3rd at 4:00 at Cartersville Country Club. For more detailed information, come to the meeting or see Coach Murray. Go Canes!
Esports:
Esports will have Open Play and sign-ups for the Spring Esports season next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4-5:30 in the Esports Room S210. All interested students are welcome to attend.
Track & Field Practice Begins January 27th
Practice for the 2025 Track & Field season will begin on Monday January 27th @ 4pm. Please be dressed for practice and seated in the stadium bleachers prior to 4pm. If you did not attend the interest meeting, please scan the QR code or use the link below to sign up. You MUST have an up-to-date sports physical to join the team. No athlete may attend practice without a physical. Parents will need to create a Rank One account to complete other required paperwork for Carterville athletics using this link. https://cartersvillecityschools.rankone.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
Any questions, email Coach Dietrich. sdietrich@cartersvilleschools.org
PROM information: please see dress code guidelines and non-CHS guest form attached to this week's newsletter.
Belles of the Ball Giveaway is more than just a prom dress giveaway—it’s an empowering experience that sets the stage for Women’s History Month. On March 1st, the young women will enjoy a red-carpet entrance, a DJ, a photo booth, and the support of an entire room cheering them on as they select from over 3,000+ dresses, all free of charge.
Here’s how you can help:
- Host a drop-off location: Collect dresses, shoes, and accessories during February.
- Sponsorships: Help cover event costs or specific aspects of the giveaway. (Please see flyer posted in this week's newsletter for website link to Love Travels Beyond, Inc.)
- In-kind donations: Provide prom-related items such as dresses, shoes, or accessories, food donations, gift cards, etc.
- Volunteers: Assist at the event to create an unforgettable day for the participants.
- Spread the word: Share our mission and event details with your networks.
- Vendors: Become a vendor at the event and share resources
Student Service Project
FBLA is hosting a wildfire relief drive to help relieve the citizens affected by the recent, devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. We will be accepting long-term storable food products, personal hygiene products, school supplies, clothes of all sizes, and monetary donations through Friday, February 14th. There is currently a donation box located in the main lobby of CHS to hold donations from our great community. If you wish to make a monetary donation, we ask that you leave your donation with our high school's receptionist, Don Herring. We would be so thankful for your help and support to make our community service initiative an overwhelming success. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Spradley, FBLA Adviser.
Reminders (Previously Posted Information)
Message to Seniors from the CHS Counseling Department:
Please do us a huge favor. When you enlist, get a job offer, or an acceptance into college, please complete the form below. If you do not want it on social media, there is a question where you can indicate that. This helps us college data on where our students are going after high school. Form link: Class of 2025 Post Secondary Celebrations
Scholarship Database:
Each year our CHS Counselors create a database containing scholarship opportunities for our students. The updated scholarship listings can be found in the link below. The database is fluid and will be added to throughout the year. Please reach out to your CHS Counselor or stop by the Futures Center, if you have any questions or need help applying for a scholarship.
Cartersville High School Scholarships.xlsx
Senior Yard Signs Now Available for Purchase!
Celebrate your senior’s success by purchasing a graduation yard sign. Orders will be accepted now through March 7th. Signs will be delivered after Spring Break. Click HERE to order yours today!
Student Information Updates- We are asking all parents and guardians to please update your student's information in Infinite Campus. Instructions for completing the update can be found on our school system's website: https://www.cartersvilleschools.org/cms/lib/GA02202677/Centricity/Domain/4/Annual%20Update.png
