Superintendent's Message
Dear CCSD Family,
May springs much more than flowers: it's a time for our students to celebrate the end of a successful school year and for our graduates to celebrate the end of this chapter in their learning.
We know that you will be celebrating your children's success this season ... and so will we!
It's been such a pleasure to begin getting to know our exceptional teachers over the past two months. They not only are impressive professionals who bring a significant depth of knowledge to their work, they also are incredibly caring cheerleaders for our children.
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, with the first full week of May and that Tuesday, which this year is May 7, additionally designated in their honor.
Join me in recognizing all that they do for our students and our community by encouraging your children to write a thank-you note to their teachers. As I taught high school, I didn't experience the crayon pictures and flowers my elementary teacher friends did, but how I treasure the heartfelt letters I received from my students.
On Wednesday, I emailed you a link to a brief survey to gain your valuable perspective on our strengths to nurture and opportunities for improvement. The survey is online at https://bit.ly/ccsd2024survey. All responses will be anonymous and the survey will be open until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8.
Thank you for a wonderful welcome to Cherokee County. I can't wait to celebrate all our successes this month as we wrap up this amazing school year!
Thank you,
Mary Elizabeth Davis
Superintendent of Schools
Board Business Briefs
The Cherokee County School Board at its most recent meeting heard a presentation from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis on her progress over the past month in the new role. Read more here and see a video of the presentation.
#2024CCSDgrads
CCSD's Class of 2024 will walk across the stage for graduation ceremonies this month! The ceremonies will be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock and streamed online so those unable to attend can watch. There is no limit on guests. Learn more here.
Summer School
Registration for CCSD high school summer school classes for credit recovery and for initial credit now is open online. Programs begin June 3 and run through June 21 for in-person classes and July 19 for virtual classes. Learn more and register online here.
Engineering Success
A CCSD student team earned third place in an international engineering competition! For the Real World Design Challenge, three Woodstock High School seniors designed an award-winning Unmanned Aircraft System to help mitigate wildfire. Learn more here.
Science Stars
CCSD students earned top honors at the elementary school State Science Fair. Twenty-six CCSD students, after earning high honors at regional competition to advance, placed in the top three in their category at the annual Georgia College K-5 State Science Fair. Learn more here.
Spring Signings
Twenty-eight CCSD student athletes this month signed commitment letters to play competitive sports at the college level … for a total of 130 signing this school year. The students were honored with ceremonies at their high schools to celebrate their signing of National Letters of Intent. Learn more here.
Business Leader
A CCSD student is advancing to a national business skills competition. Creekview HS senior Olivia Canada earned first place in the job interview contest at the Future Business Leaders of America state conference. She now heads to the national competition this summer. Learn more here.
National Honor
A CCSD student has earned national recognition for career readiness skills. Woodstock HS sophomore Jax Singleton was named one of 20 national Army Educational Outreach Program Veterans Appreciation Challenge finalists by Future Engineers. Learn more here.
By the Book
CCSD's Library Media Specialist of the Year has been named the regional winner. Jennifer Cogdill of Woodstock HS recently was selected by the Georgia Library Media Association. She now advances to the state level of competition. Learn more here.
Summer Internships
CCSD is partnering with the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to support its Sixth Annual Cherokee Summer Internship Program. The program provides rising high school juniors and seniors with paid, real-world work experience. Applications are being accepted now.
From CCSD Kitchens
CCSD's award-winning School Nutrition department shares a recipe of the month from its kitchens as part of its monthly newsletter. Check out the new issue here including a recipe for Blueberry Muffins featuring the Georgia Harvest of the Month.
Summer Learning
CCSD's "School to Home Connections" newsletter's primary audience is families of children learning English as a second language, but it provides useful info for all families. Read the new issue online here, which offers tips on encouraging learning over the summer break.
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