Cherokee Co. Schools

Elevating the Excellence for our 40 schools, 6,000 employees & 40,000 students every day!

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Join our CCSD family as a bus driver and help our students learn more, grow more, and achieve more! You can learn more at one of our summer job fairs -- with options to attend in person and virtually. Our in-person job fairs are from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 24, and noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at 1020 Keeter Road, Canton, GA 30114. Our virtual job fairs are from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 18, and Thursday, July 9, online at https://t.co/e1taJMcRJM We offer paid CDL training to become a bus driver, the newly increased pay rate of $24.69 per hour, full benefits with part-time hours, year-round pay, a schedule that follows our school calendar with holidays and breaks, the opportunity to join a caring team that positively impact our students’ lives! To apply, visit https://t.co/WhpFTWCLCF and click Jobs @ CCSD. Questions? Contact [email protected] 770.704.4256. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

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“Rising Hills Church exemplifies what it means to be a true community partner. Their compassion, generosity, and willingness to step in wherever there is a need reflect a deep dedication to the well-being of children and educators alike. Because of them, our students have brighter days, our staff feel appreciated, and our families feel supported.” Thank you Indian Knoll Elementary School Partner of the Year: Rising Hills Church! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia — and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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“Spoiled Rotten Photography exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and meaningful partner. Their generosity, flexibility, steadfast support, and wholehearted willingness to serve make an extraordinary difference at Holly Springs Elementary.” Thank you Holly Springs ES STEM Academy Partner of the Year: Spoiled Rotten Photography, Atlanta North! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia — and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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“You may not think about it often but the No. 1 thing that goes wasted in the entire universe is potential. The ability to travel that road less traveled on, no, the road not yet made, paving your own way through this world. The ability to do the impossible. We are only allowed to unlock this potential once we allow ourselves to dream. Dreams save us, they lift us up and show us what the world could be, rather than the one that we live in now. And the greatest thing that we can do as Wolverines to achieve those dreams is to never give up. To never quit, no matter what the odds look like or how impossible you think your goals are,” Woodstock High School Salutatorian Hudson Shakar said in his graduation remarks. Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 and best wishes in all that you will accomplish! Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #2026CCSDGrads #CCSDBuildingLeaders Graduation ceremony videos now online for free downloads: https://t.co/P5WDHeVu7m

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CCSD talent took the stage at Carnegie Hall this month! Creekview High School teacher Scott Martin, the school’s choral director, made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut for performances by the Cherokee Chorale community chorus, a CCSD Partner. Creekview HS chorus students joined the Chorale for the performance of Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare,” which included alumnae from all six CCSD high schools, and Creekland Middle School teacher Laura B. Martin, the school’s choral director and wife of Mr. Martin. We're on a mission to be the highest performing school district in Georgia and our School Board's valued partnerships with community organizations and businesses elevate our excellence! Learn more: https://t.co/hNClGcMwDj #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

Photo credit for Carnegie Hall photos: Michael Violago Photography @Vialagophoto

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“Hickory Flat deeply appreciates First City Church for their ongoing dedication, generosity, and commitment throughout the year. Their consistent presence, willingness to serve, and focus on building authentic relationships make them extraordinary.” Thank you Hickory Flat Elementary School Partner of the Year: First City Church! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia – and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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“Thank you to my teachers for constantly challenging me and helping me discover what I am truly capable of … Year after year, they have inspired us, believed in us, and fueled our passion for learning, something I am forever grateful for. Without your guidance, all of our futures would look very different,” Sequoyah High School Salutatorian Taylor Bell shared in her graduation remarks. “While today is a celebration of the past, I think of it as the start of the future, and in the future, I challenge each of you to see the present the way you see your past: appreciate the small moments that break up the monotony of daily life, and even that monotony itself ... because before you know it, your chance will be gone.” Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 and best wishes in all that you will accomplish! Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #2026CCSDGrads #CCSDBuildingLeaders Graduation ceremony videos now online for free downloads: https://t.co/P5WDHeVu7m

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As part of its approval of the monthly human resources employment recommendations, our School Board approved new school and district leadership appointments! Congratulations and we can't wait to see all you will do to help our students learn more, grow more and achieve more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else! Learn more: https://t.co/TNQDR2cwqE #CCSDElevateTheExcellence

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Did you miss our ribbon-cutting and open house for the new home of Cherokee High School? You can watch this quick video tour for a peek inside … and/or you can come to our “second look” open house event on Saturday, July 18! The doors at 1500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Canton will open at 10 a.m. and promptly close at noon. Within budget and opening for the first day of school on Aug. 3, our School Board-approved new campus replaces our oldest high school, which opened in 1956. The new school is designed to accommodate our 2,600 current students plus growth up to a total enrollment of more than 3,000 students. Thank you to our community for supporting the continuation of the 1% Education-SPLOST sales tax that funded its construction. Learn all about the new campus and plans for the future use of the previous campus on our special “Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior” webpage: https://t.co/5Sz17MXazr #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #OnceAlways

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“LPA Law Firm does more than sponsor programs or events — they stand alongside Hasty Elementary as advocates for teachers, champions for students, and trusted partners in building a connected, thriving community. Their commitment strengthens our school culture, uplifts our educators, and positively impacts the families we serve.” Thank you Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy Partner of the Year: LPA Law Firm! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia – and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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“As cliche as it is, every single one of us here tonight, whether you are here as a graduate, teacher, volunteer or spectator has potential, but it is entirely up to you what you do with that potential. What I will leave you with is this: what is it that you truly want for your life, community, or the world, what steps do you need to take, and what changes do you need to make within yourself. As the great Reece Bobby once said, ‘you don’t drive with your eyes, you drive with your heart,” River Ridge High School Salutatorian Olivia Kennison said in her graduation remarks. Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 and best wishes in all that you will accomplish! Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #2026CCSDGrads #CCSDBuildingLeaders Graduation ceremony videos now online for free downloads: https://t.co/P5WDHeVu7m

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Thank you to the Atlanta Area Council for Scouting America, a CCSD Partner, for recognizing our amazing school principals with a special night out to see the Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park! We're on a mission to be the highest performing school district in Georgia and our School Board's valued partnerships with businesses and community organizations elevate our excellence. From left, Indian Knoll Elementary School Principal Erica Morrie, Evan Messenger of Scouting America, Johnston Elementary School Principal Dr. Lori Etheridge, Richard Fallon and Natalie Thornton of Scouting America, and Clayton Elementary School Principal Valerie Lowery. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence @claytoncougars @JohnstonJags @IndianKnollES @ScoutingATL @boyscouts

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“What makes In Motion Counseling, LLC truly special is the consistency of their partnership. They have found ways to encourage, recognize, and support our staff throughout the year — not just once, but month after month. Their involvement reflects a genuine commitment to the well-being of the people who make Freedom Middle School the strong community it is.” Thank you Freedom Middle School Partner of the Year: In Motion Counseling, LLC! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia – and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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“Because of our i-Grad educators’ guidance, I know that my fellow students gathered here today will be better able to communicate in a real-world environment, where these skills can be easily transferred into their future lives. Whether you continue your education or go straight into the workforce, every student here will be better equipped to handle the responsibilities that are appointed to them,” i-Grad Virtual Academy Salutatorian Michael McGuire shared in his graduation remarks. “There are many decisions that are still left for you to make, so make the best use of the skills that you have worked so hard to develop and start deciding how you want your life to look, as well as how you will make it happen. Keep going forward into the future, always trying to develop new skills that you can use to further your goals in life.” Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 and best wishes in all that you will accomplish! Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #2026CCSDGrads #CCSDBuildingLeaders Graduation ceremony videos now online for free downloads: https://t.co/P5WDHeVu7m

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"You are not just sitting here as students who completed coursework. You are sitting here as graduates who proved something important about yourselves. You proved that when things become difficult, you had the strength and determination to finish."

Summer School Administrator Adam Johnson congratulated CCSD's summer graduates tonight as 15 members of the class celebrated with a commencement ceremony, attended by friends, family and members of the School Board and CCSD leadership team.

Students entered the auditorium to “Pomp and Circumstance” while wearing their high school’s graduation caps and gowns, listened to inspirational remarks from Mr. Johnson, and then were congratulated by School Board Chair Janet Read Welch, Vice Chair Patsy Jordan and School Board member Kelly Poole, along with Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis and Chief School Leadership and Operations Office Dr. Debra Murdock as Mr. Johnson handed out their diplomas.
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“Macedonia Methodist Church has been an extraordinary and faithful partner to our school, consistently demonstrating generosity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to our students, families, and staff. Their involvement goes far beyond occasional support; they are a constant and trusted presence in our school community.” Thank you Free Home Elementary School Partner of the Year: Macedonia Methodist Church! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia – and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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“Since kindergarten, our teachers have told us to make the world a better place. And while everything else around us is changing, that has stayed the same. The world is changing as we receive it from our predecessors, and it is up to us what those changes are. So, as we enter adulthood, the question is not ‘who will you be?’ But rather, ‘who are you now?’ And, ‘how will you change the world?’” Etowah High School Salutatorian Avery Grace Cheatham shared in her graduation remarks. Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 and best wishes in all that you will accomplish! Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #2026CCSDGrads #CCSDBuildingLeaders Graduation ceremony videos now online for free downloads: https://t.co/P5WDHeUWhO

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“Since 2023, HOTWORX has been an exceptionally loyal and responsive partner in education. They have consistently supported our school through generous donations of snacks, coffee bars, and membership discounts, all of which have had a positive impact on our employees.” Thank you Etowah High School Partner of the Year: HOTWORX Woodstock! We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia – and your support makes a difference! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #PartneroftheYear

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The Lady Warriors got in a summer workout at their new home this morning at Cherokee High School! It’s a busy summer as the relocation to the new campus continues. Thank you to the School Board and the community for their support of the Education SPLOST that made this new school possible. Note: Due to the complexity of the transition to the new campus and the planned sale of the current campus, use by outside groups and organizations at both CHS campuses, including athletic facilities, has been paused as of June 1. #ccsdelevatetheexcellence

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“But maybe we don't need to live like it's our last. Maybe we just need to remember how to begin again. Because like any rough sketch, the future doesn't have to look complete to have potential. And for the first time in a long time, we get to decide what comes next. So when we find ourselves starting over again, stepping into new experiences, I hope we meet these moments the same way we once did when we were younger: open, curious, a little unsure, and still willing to step forward anyway,” Cherokee High School Salutatorian Gaole “Grace” Dai shared in her graduation remarks. Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 and best wishes in all that you will accomplish! Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #2026CCSDGrads #CCSDBuildingLeaders Graduation ceremony videos now online for free downloads: https://t.co/P5WDHeVu7m