CCSD Connections

Dear CCSD Family,

September always has been one of my favorite months of the year. I have always loved finally settling into the routine of the school year, the cooling of temperatures, the Friday Night Lights traditions, and savoring the lingering memories of summer.

Being a Superintendent in the month of September is typically a time full of optimism, leading through the momentum of the start of a new school year and beginning the listening, discovery, and research to start planning for the next school year. This September, however, was different, as the month was darkened by the horrible tragedy at Apalachee HS, and then followed by a monumental weather event that brought catastrophe to families and communities in its path. Like you, I have felt the weight of these tragedies as we watch neighbors and nearby communities grapple with heart-wrenching devastation.

As we begin October, I again am filled with a sense of hope and belief in our schools. Returning to my regular schedule of visiting schools and listening to our school communities, I’m reminded of the importance of these communities and their tightly knit fabric that bonds us together. The best professionals in public education are in Cherokee, and the students and families we serve really are incredible

October is a time for two special employee recognitions in our schools: National Principals Month and National School Custodian Day, Oct. 2. Please join me this month in thanking your school's Principal and custodial team for all they do to support our students’ success!

Mary Elizabeth Davis

Superintendent of Schools

Superintendent Davis surprised ACTIVE Academies Head Custodian Joyce Edwards on National School Custodian Day with flowers and a gift bag to thank her for her service. Joining in the celebration is Principal Mark Smith.

Hickory Flat ES Kindergarten Classes Learn About Community Helpers

Bascomb ES Earns Garden Grant from Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

2024 Patriot Day Ceremony Honors Lives Lost in 9/11 Attack

This CCSD Safety and Security Report was shared at the Cherokee County School Board meeting on Sept. 12, 2024. It is a comprehensive overview of the daily efforts, commitments, and investments in place to keep students and staff in CCSD safe each day. More information is on the CCSD website at www.cherokeek12.net/divisions/safety-security

Oct. 4: CCSD's Varsity Football season continues with games at 7:30 p.m. Fridays. The schedule is posted online here. Order tickets online at https://gofan.co/search.

Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m., Sequoyah High School, Cherokee County Marching Band Exhibition, a celebration of CCSD’s incredibly talented and hardworking student musicians. Admission is $10; parking is $5. Order tickets online here.

Oct. 8: 6-7 p.m., School Board Auditorium at Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility,

CCSD community forum on the topic of safety and security with a panel presentation by Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis, Police Chief Buster Cushing and staff, Chief School Leadership and Operations Officer Dr. Debra Murdock and Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds. The presentation will be followed by discussion groups for attendees to share feedback. The panel presentation will be recorded and posted on our website.

Oct. 8-10: 7 p.m., Creekview HS theatre program presents a one-act version of the play "Little Women." Admission is by donation.

Oct. 14-18: National School Lunch Week (Theme: “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure.”)

Oct. 16-17, 7 p.m., and Oct. 20, 3 p.m.: Sequoyah HS theatre program presents a one-act play version of the musical "Little Shop of Horrors." Admission is $10. Tickets for sale online here.

Oct. 17: 7 p.m., School Board Auditorium at Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo Educational Services Facility,

Cherokee County School Board Meeting.

Oct. 22: CCSD Bus Driver Appreciation Day as part of National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 21-25 (Theme: "Driving Safely into the Future").

Oct. 23-25: 7 and 8 p.m., River Ridge HS theatre program presents a one-act version of the play "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Admission is $10.

Oct. 24: 7 p.m., Etowah HS theatre program presents the play, "Eurydice." Admission is $7.

Oct. 24 and 25: 7 p.m., Cherokee HS theatre program presents the play, "Arsenic & Old Lace."

Oct. 24-26: 7 p.m., Woodstock HS theatre program presents the one-act play, "Don't Fear the Reaper." Admission is $8.

Nov. 2: 7 a.m., Holly Springs ES STEM Academy, Tippens Turkey Trot. Registration begins at 7 a.m., race begins at 8 a.m. Advanced registration is $25 per racer; $35 day of race. All proceeds will benefit Tippens Education Center. Register online here.

Nov. 5: Election Day, Digital Learning Day for all CCSD students.

Email: communications@cherokeek12.net
Website: www.cherokeek12.net
Location: PO Box 769, Canton, GA 30169
Phone: 7704791871
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