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CCPS September Newsletter
Dear Catoosa County Public Schools Families,
Robert Collier once said, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” This perfectly captures the ongoing success of Catoosa County Public Schools. Year after year, CCPS consistently performs at the highest levels in the state, a testament to the countless small actions and dedicated efforts of our teachers, staff, and students. As we enter the third year of our 5 Year Strategic Plan, we remain deeply committed to maximizing academic achievement—a cornerstone of our mission to ensure that every student graduates fully prepared for college or a career. We’re already a month into the school year, and it’s been an exciting journey so far! I want to thank everyone for your unwavering support as we continue our mission to provide the best education possible for our students. We’re more focused than ever on setting up every student for success, and academic excellence is a key pillar of the plan that ensures every student graduates prepared for college or a career. This year, I’m proud to share that our school district is once again leading the way in English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, outperforming both the State of Georgia and our Region’s proficiency averages (GA school districts have not yet received their math scores)! Some highlights are:
- 4th Grade ELA: +4 points above the State average, +6.5 points above the RESA average
- 8th Grade ELA: +9 points above the State average, +9.5 points above the RESA average
- 8th Grade Science: +23 points above the State average, +22 points above the RESA average
- High School Biology: +6.5 points above the State average, +7 points above the RESA average
- 8th Grade Social Studies: +6 points above the State average, +7 points above the RESA average
- High School U.S. History: +8 points above the State average, +5 points above the RESA average
These exceptional results are a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our amazing teachers, who bring their best to the classroom every day, and our awesome students, who strive to reach new heights in their academic journeys. This success is driven by initiatives like specialized reading strategies, LETRS training, and math programs that have led to improved reading proficiencies and a sustained graduation rate of nearly ninety percent.
As we progress through the school year, I’ll continue to share our journey toward our strategic goals. CCPS is committed to enhancing instruction at every level, working together to align our curriculum and share successful teaching strategies. This collaborative partnership ensures we continue to progress, growing stronger and more united for every child, every day, without exception!
I encourage you to look over our Strategic Plan. I am providing a link for you here. I’m confident that our partnership with you—our parents and families—will continue to be the cornerstone of our success. Thank you for your ongoing support, and let’s make this year one of the best yet!
Warm regards,
Superintendent Nix
CCPS Teacher of the Year Candidates for 2024-2025
Important School Safety Letter from Superintendent Nix
CCPS Teacher of The Year Brittany Clarke
CCPS honored outstanding teachers at a luncheon held at the College and Career Academy. District administrators, board of education members, and principals gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Teacher of the Year from each school and to announce the District Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Nix reminded the school Teachers of the Year that they represent the best of the best teachers in Catoosa’s excellent school system; however, only one could be selected as the district’s teacher of the year. He asked the group for a Drum Roll and announced Brittany Clarke, Ringgold Middle School, as Catoosa County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The event was a great celebration of the dedication, hard work, and positive impact that these teachers have on their students and the community.
CIS Duck Derby
The Communities in Schools Duck Derby will be held on October 5th, from 3-6 p.m. at the Jack Mattox Complex. All funds raised benefit Communities in Schools of Catoosa County and the families we serve! Please click here to visit the CIS website for more information.
CCPS Lighthouse Academy for 2024-2025
The Catoosa County Board of Education believes that a well-informed community helps to support the work and direction of public schools. By providing opportunities for Catoosa County residents to engage with the district and to learn about the complex inner workings of district operations, we hope to cultivate a more knowledgeable and engaged community. Beginning in the fall of 2024, we will welcome our second Community Lighthouse Academy cohort. During the Academy, participants will learn about key aspects of the school district, have the opportunity to share ideas, and discuss the future of CCPS with district leaders. Applications are due by October 4th.
Spotlight on our Schools
HHS Chamber Choir Spotlight
The HHS Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of students that represent our school in the community and state. The Chamber Choir consistently receives all superior ratings at competitions. Students from this group have been members of the GMEA All-State Chorus, GMEA District VII Honor Choir, Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, and the Georgia High School Association Literary Competition. The choir recently competed at the "Singfest" held at GSU.
LFO Dance Team Spotlight
Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School recently had four dance team members featured in the news for achieving All American Honors. The Dance Team has been at LFO for six years supporting the athletic program at the high school. The four All American Dance Team members will be participating in the Pearl Harbor Parade in Hawaii and the trip was made possible by a generous anonymous donation.
RHS College and Career Fair
Ringgold High School will be hosting a College and Career Fair on November 21st. This important event gives students the opportunity to begin the process of thinking about their future. The high school college and career opportunities reinforce the CCPS commitment post secondary and career experiences for students. The district is continuing to provide students with career readiness opportunities.
For more information please visit our strategic plan by clicking here.
Cyber Safety Tips for Parents and Guardians
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Boynton Phase One: Second Floor Progress Update
Boynton Phase One: Second Floor Progress Update
Boynton Phase One: Second Floor Progress Update
An Important Message From the CCPS Child Nutrition Department
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Information
5 CCPS Schools Qualify for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 School Year.
What is the CEP Program?
CEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and allows qualifying schools to provide meals to all enrolled students at no charge. Students at Cloud Springs, LMS, LFO, West Side, and Tiger Creek will receive school meals for the 24-25 school year at no cost and without needing to complete the free/reduced meal applications.
Do all schools qualify for the CEP Program?
Not all schools within CCPS qualify for CEP. This is due to the number of students qualifying for free/reduced meals in each school. CCPS is closely monitoring all numbers and will add schools as they qualify.
Can students not in the CEP Program still recieve free/reduced meals?
Students at all other CCPS schools may still receive free/reduced-priced meals, if they qualify, by using the meal application found online by clicking here.
For additional information, please visit the Child Nutrition page on the CCPS site by clicking here.
Please call the Child Nutrition office if you need any assistance, 706-965-2414.
Please click here to watch a video tutorial about how to apply for meals
Important Links for our Parents and Community
Every child, every day, without exception.
We value your input. If you would like to ask us a question please use the email address provided below in our contact information.
Email: questions@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Website: www.catoosa.k12.ga.us