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The Catoosa County Public Schools Child Nutrition Department is excited to announce a transition to a new online meal payment and processing system to better serve our students and families. The current provider, K12 PaymentCenter, will cease operations at 4:00 PM on Friday, December 13th, 2024, and the new system, EZ School Pay, will begin accepting payments on Friday, January 3rd, 2025.

Key Dates to Remember

December 13, 2024, 4:00 PM: Last day to use K12 PaymentCenter.

December 20, 2024: Meal accounting will occur, ensuring all remaining funds are transferred.

January 3, 2025: EZ School Pay becomes operational for all meal payments.

For more information please visit the CCPS website

The CCPS Board of Education is thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our HHS seniors who took part in the Emperor of the Taj Competition. This time-honored tradition is a testament to the strong sense of community and school spirit at Heritage High School.

Four Catoosa County Public Schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as “Math Leaders” for the 2023-24 school year. This prestigious honor highlights the district’s commitment to fostering math proficiency and preparing students for future success. The following schools were recognized for their outstanding achievements in mathematics:

Heritage Middle School: 8th Grade Gateway Growth and HS Outstanding Achievement

Heritage High School: HS Growth

LFO High School: HS Growth

Ringgold Middle School: HS Outstanding Achievement

The Catoosa County Board of Education is pleased to announce that College and Career Academy's Alex Driscoll has been appointed as the youngest Board Member of the American Welding Society. Driscoll's dedication to his students, his passion for welding, and his active involvement in the AWS community have earned him this prestigious role. His innovative teaching methods and hands-on approach have inspired countless students to pursue careers in welding, equipping them with valuable skills for the future.

Hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of success! The Ringgold Middle School Ringgold Royal Racers brought home a 2nd place finish from the Chattanooga Green Prix. Inspiring the next generation of engineers and racers! Congratulations to the drivers, pit crew and the "over the wall" team from RMS

Tiger Creek Elementary third grade Quest (gifted) classes recently researched buying and selling. Students learned about producers and consumers, goods and services, supply and demand, etc. Students also used what they learned about marketing and advertising to create signs for their shops and even make commercials. We learned how to set a price for our items and how to make change for customers. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible.

Ringgold High School recently hosted a successful career fair attracting over 800 students and 80 vendors from local businesses and colleges. The event, organized by the Career Technical Agricultural Education (CTAE) department, provided students with valuable exposure to diverse career paths and educational opportunities. Thank you to our outstanding business community and RHS staff for hosting this wonderful event.

Superintendent Nix and the Board of Education recognized HHS Teacher Jonathan Parson as the News Channel 12 Golden Apple Award Winner. HHS Principal Matt Phillips praised Mr. Parson's compassionate nature and his passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

The Ringgold High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program is celebrating a series of impressive achievements. The dedicated cadets have brought honor to their school and community through their outstanding performance in both drill and raider competitions. For the tenth consecutive year, the JROTC Drill Team has been selected by the Army to represent the state of Georgia at the national level. This year had an impressive performance, claiming the titles of Color Guard National Champions and Mixed Dual Exhibition National Champions. In addition to their drill team successes, the JROTC Raider Team made history by qualifying for the Georgia State Raider Meet in Griffin, GA. This marks the first time in a decade that the team has reached this level of competition.

Congratulations to the following students who passed the first round of auditions for GMEA All-State Choir: Lydia Colquette, Caleigh Jackson, Hannah Johnston, Cadin Minjarez, Julia Petteys, and Maddox Weaver. This is a rigorous audition in which students sing an Italian art song, sight read three examples of music, and sing their scales.

The 2024 Heritage High School Softball team have been State Champions for three years in a row. This year marks the fifth championship since 2018. Congratulations to the players and coaches for this outstanding accomplishment.

Students in Kindergarten and Third Grade are excited about their new technology in their classrooms. The school recently purchased new interactive white boards to assist students with their instruction. Thank you to the CSE staff and CCPS Technology Department for making this possible for CSE students.