NOTICE: Due to the rising volume of false information currently being circulated about our school district and our outstanding teachers and staff, we will be updating our Fact vs. Fiction webpage at https://bit.ly/CCSDfacts on a more frequent basis. Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with more than 40 placing first at regions and now advancing to the state contest! 22-23 6th Grade School Supply List. The School District in August launched the new SafeSchools Alert system, which allows students, parents, school staff and everyone in the community to report safety concerns to CCSD School Police and administrators by text, email, online message or phone call, with the option to do so anonymously. On Friday, Dec. 21, all CCSD high schools and middle schools will dismiss on a half-day schedule, with buses departing early. Thank you for your patience during our temporary closure as we worked to return staffing levels to our operational needs. Summer School will be offered from June 3-23, 2021 with options for Credit Recovery and Initial Credit. Attendance: 815-337-8618 . Were proud of our CCSD familys dedicated teachers and every week, youll get to know one of them better through a Q&A posted here. Dr. Debra Murdock, a past Georgia High School Principal of the Year who currently serves as an Executive Director in the Office of School Operations, will begin leading the division this spring. While CCSDs student discipline code already prohibits the possession or use of vaping devices and oils anywhere on campus, this new policy (click here to read) adds more serious repercussions. Many concerned parents contacted our station. The Cherokee County Youth Suicide Prevention Summit, which is open to the public, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Cherokee County Conference Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114. That student wasnt seriously hurt. Seven Cherokee County School District students have been named to the State School Superintendents 2019-20 Student Advisory Council! Woodstock Middle School is a public school located in Woodstock, Georgia. Meet a CCSD 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year: Barbara Gentile of Woodstock MS! They have been named to the 2020-2021 class of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts. ContactPhone: (860) 963-6575Fax:(860) 963-6577, Office StaffMrs. Select Departments Teachers School Counseling Teacher School Psychologist Principal Social Worker Mrs. Elliott Principal Principal 860-963-6575 Send Message to Mrs. Elliott. N/A. This is just a suggested, generic list, some teachers may ask for a few more specific items when school starts. On behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, please be advised that Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, the date of the General Election Runoff, will be a Digital Learning Day for all CCSD students. In order to earn this status, school boards must demonstrate commitment to. The Cherokee County School District is celebrating four of its outstanding special education team members! The Jan. 31 program is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. atWoodstock City Church (150 Ridgewalk Way, Woodstock30188). All after-school and evening extra-curricular activities including athletics have been cancelled. For the upcoming school year, this 49% option of working 3.5 hours per school day is available for specific teaching roles, school psychologists and speech language pathologists. A decision to allow Friday extracurricular events will be made mid-day based upon local conditions. CCSD will continue Digital Learning Days through April 3 and then again from April 13-24; Spring Break will be observed as scheduled from April 6-10 with no Digital Learning Days. The Cherokee County School District Police Department has earned State recognition! Booth Middle School, Todd Sharrock; Knox Elementary School, Jennifer McIntosh; Sixes Elementary School, Dr. Ashley Kennerly; and Woodstock Middle School; Michael Santoro. The Partner of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. CCSD Presents March 28 Program for Special Education Students' Parents, Teachers. CCSD is ready for the new school year with 500temporary substitute teachers signed up to serve but we've heard from morewho want to join us! This slideshow video and the information below represents just some of the many projects underway over the summer. #SafeCherokee, The Cherokee County School Districts award-winning School Nutrition department will celebrate National School Breakfast Week from March 4 to 8 with special items on the menu at all CCSD school cafeterias including a fruit parfait on Tuesday and breakfast for lunch on Wednesday. Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189 | (770) 721-3060 | Website # 173 in Georgia Middle Schools Overall Score 68.55/100 quick stats Type Public Grades. Entries for both contests are due Jan. 19and will be judged for message, quality and creativity. Our entire CCSD family continues to impress me as we navigate through this storm together. Be aware. #CCSDfam. More: http://bit.ly/PTAday20 #CCSDfam. Cowabunga is doing his part.encourage your students to Sign up, Set up and Share their fundraising site. BC018-VAR133. Im so proud of them, their families and our partners and volunteers -- were in this together with the same goal: making our communitys future the best it can be., School Supply Lists for School Year 2018-2019. Woodstock Middle School. Our CCSD community always rises to overcome challenges and meet needs, whether its a family devastated by a house fire or a student who cant afford eyeglasses. CCSDs School Nutrition program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, won the Golden Radish Award from the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division. The CCSD school calendar designates Wednesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 22, as possible school holidays or inclement weather make-up days. The Cherokee County School District is sponsoring a video contest with a $500 prize to seek students help in raising awareness of the dangers of vaping. Woodstock High School; Woodstock North High School; Clay Academy; Sign In. From that pool of exceptional school volunteers, a committee made up of retired educators and community leaders selects an overall CCSD 2020 Volunteer of the Year. CCSD's Summer Feeding Program will add weekend meals to the food distributions for the final two dates (July 13 and July 20), increasing the meals per child from 5 daysof breakfast and lunch to 7 days. $150.00. In February, CCSD opens the opportunity for parents to request a school reassignment for the next school year, including our STEM, STEAM and Fine Arts Academies, and our online high school, i-Grad Virtual Academy. The work day is 6.5 hours and the schedule follows the school calendar. Last year, CCSDs three social workers made 793 home visits; handled more than 800 cases; made 1,500 parent contacts and provided assistance to 146 homeless students. Cobb EMC & Gas South, a CCSD Partner, sponsored the contest to recognize student excellence in communicating STEM concepts. Cherokee Sheriff's Office Seeking More School Crossing Guards! Dr. Debra Murdock, the former Principal of Cherokee High School and Georgia High School Principal of the Year, who has most recently served as the School Operations executive director overseeing middle and high schools, will take on the newly created role focused on developing new ways to better support students and employees emotional and mental health and well-being. Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: http://bit.ly/CCSDcyber Questions? These overall winners are selected by a committee of retired educators and community leaders. Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. Read the latest CCSD Connections parent newsletter! CCSD Annual Job Fair Set for Saturday, March 7. Microsoft Education has recognized 42 Cherokee County School District teachers and staff as instructional technology experts! Explore the option of Dual Enrollment! Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! CCSDs Annual Surplus Equipment Auction to Be Held This Saturday, Dual Enrollment Information Sessions Set for November 7 and 11, CCSD Performance Improves and Continues to Exceed State Accountability Scores. CCSD central offices will remain open as previously scheduled. #CCSDCares #CCSDfam, It's almost time for CCSD school buses to start rolling! We hope you enjoy this slideshow of photos from some of the festivities. Read the August CCSD Connections Parent Newsletter! CCSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Hightower visited with drivers at two bus maintenance facilities, passing out Chick-fil-A biscuits and goody bags from sponsors. These school-level winners now are eligible for the honor of Cherokee County School District 2020 Teacher of the Year! We will use Digital Learning Days during this closure to continue teaching and learning. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday heard an update on potential State funding concerns for next school year. The Cherokee County School District celebrated National School Nurse Appreciation Day with the presentation of its inaugural Nurse of the Year Awards! Accreditation is the gold standard for school districts it provides independent assurance to parents, employees and taxpayers as to the excellence of their public schools, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. UPDATE 5/23/22: Great news! CCSD Board Business Briefs: New School Leader Appointments, CCSD To-Go Meal Orders for February Break Due 8 a.m. 2/9, Location and Pick up Time by School. The February 2022 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes an important message from the Superintendent about school choice, enrollment, CCSDs reaccreditation and the opportunity to nominate a CCSD teacher or support staff member to win one of four $250 gift cards through the CCSD Share the Love contest. Memphis-Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information. February is CCSD School Choice Month, which includes both the opportunity to request a reassignment and the kickoff for Pre-K, kindergarten and Grades 1-12 new student enrollment for the 2022-23 School Year. Compare Woodstock Middle School to Other Schools. The diversity score of Woodstock Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. If you have not already done so, please visit the Back-to-School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s to update your childs emergency contacts and provide other important information. Any questions, please contact individual teachers. This years program was delayed due to the pandemic, and additional safety measures were enacted for Thursday night including limiting guests. Team Ezra is holding a lunch and dinner fundraiser to help offset the 6-year-old's medical bills. For information, visit http://bit.ly/ccsdenrollment. WOODSTOCK A proposed new middle and high school for Woodstock and six surrounding towns would cost an estimated $73.3 million, a figure that a committee . This word has become a mantra for me and for my leadership team over the last three weeks. lick here for more information about Rainbows at WMS. Dear #CCSDfam, The School Board unanimously approved naming Major Buster Cushing, who currently serves as commander of field operations for the Cherokee Sheriffs Office, as the next CCSD School Police Chief effective July 1. Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 770.721.3060 Principal - Tia Bryller - tia.bryller@cherokeek12.net Athletic Director - Tim Murray - tim.murray@cherokeek12.net The Cherokee County School District is successfully vaccinating employees at a districtwide event this week in collaboration with the Department of Public Health. We greatly appreciate all that our CCSD school psychologists do to help our students succeed. The CCSD Back to School Gateway at https://bit.ly/CCSDb2s now is open! We ask that all students and their families please follow COVID-19 safety precautions over the break, including social distancing, wearing a mask, staying home when youre sick, and getting tested if youre symptomatic or if you have had a close contact with someone who is positive. Each honoree will be recognized by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, receive a plaque and gifts of appreciation, and enjoy a reception with their family and Principal. (https://bit.ly/CCSDmealpickup), Get Ready to Learn! CCSD is participating in Georgias Farm to School month celebration with special menu items including a Kickin it with Kale salad on Wednesday! Woodstock Middle School Home for Sale: Beautiful Condo in Downtown Woodstock - 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths - Oversized Covered Balcony on the back side of the building - Walkable to the Greatest Restaurants, Parks, Greenprint Trails, Shopping and New Amphitheater!!! Instead, in-person students will participate in a Digital Learning Day and complete their lessons at home online using Canvas and Microsoft Teams; teachers and staff will be working at their schools. | Woodstock, CT Home Reminder: Special Town Meeting tonight at the Woodstock Middle School at 7 pm. This year, with the addition of a fourth member to the social worker team, they are on a pace to work 1,000 referrals and serve more than 230 homeless students. The statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition program includes 14 project categories for students in Grades 3-12. He was born on June 29, 1937, in Pottstown, Pa., to Michael and Mary Anna Demcisak. CCSD on Nov. 20 to Distribute Free Meals to All Students for Thanksgiving Week, CCSD Message: Digital Learning for ES Extended, Read the CCSD Connections parent newsletter for November, CCSD Message: Extracurricular Activities, Food Assistance, Schools and Offices Closed Friday October 30, CCSD Schools and Offices Closed Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Congratulations to CCSD's Retiring Educators! The November edition of the CCSD Connections parent e-newsletter now online here is filled with important information including two updates to the school calendar. This service, funded by USDA grants, is open to all CCSD students and to any child age 0-18. Woodstock Middle School Back to School We're excited to welcome you back to school this year! Congratulations to this years retiring senior staff: Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operations Officer Trey Olson, Executive Director for Administrative Leadership Beth P. Long, Director of Facility Maintenance Ronald Barnes, and Supervisor of Facility Maintenance Randy Evans. CCSD Recommended for Accreditation Renewal! Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? We know that cases are rising, and we are closely monitoring cases among our students and staff. The USDA waiver has been extended for July so the weekly to-go bag model will continue in July. CCSDs participation in the program was made possible by NHC Dr. Matthew Simmons, who wrote prescriptions for each schools clinic. We are excited to share application and enrollment information about i-Grad Virtual Academy (Grades 9-12) with you. We have been pleased to offer to-go meal service at no charge during summer break for any child age 0-18 in Cherokee County. Thanks to Credit Union of Georgia for its sponsorship! On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised of the following reminders and updates: SPRING BREAK See the list below for your students grade level supply list. Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 21, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building. Seventh-grader Sawyer Swift was named the Cherokee County overall winner by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District for his entry into its 20th annual water essay contest. CCSD recognized its school bus drivers on Tuesday morning with a drive-through breakfast and gifts. On Woodstock's 50th birthday, a rebellious generation mellows out Aug. 17: A Crusader model plane strikes the south side of a two-story home on South Smith Road in Union Vale, destroying the. We're hiring teachers, school nurses, bus drivers, school nutrition cafeteria staff, clerical support and more! The School Nutrition Worker position offers full time benefits, professional development, advancement opportunities and a great work team and environment. Head had brought the gun from home, the sheriff said. We know you join us in our concern for CCSD families who experienced storm damage as well as our CCSD students who have not had access to free school meals during our closure. They provide exceptional care for our students, staff and visitors each day. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 63% in reading. It's Read Across America Week and #GetCCSDReading Month! We have developed a resource page for parents to learn more about mental health resources and suicide awareness and prevention: http://bit.ly/ccsdresources #CCSDfam #NCMHAD, Please join us in thanking our school nurses today on National School Nurse Day! The awards program honors one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSDs schools, centers and central office divisions, and one overall CCSD winner is selected for each of three categories: Elementary School; Middle School/High School/Centers; Central Office. Any further extension of Digital Learning will be considered in the fall. #CCSDfam. #ThankATeacher - National Teacher Appreciation Day! They were developed by a committee of CCSD employees and parents and use the same balanced calendar model as currently in place. Sixteen Cherokee County School District students placed at this years statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition, with five earning the top honor! CCSD Kicks Off Second Annual "Get Cherokee Reading" Event! The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking more dedicated crossing guards to protect our students and keep traffic moving safely around our schools! Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with more than 40 placing first at regions and now advancing to the state contest! The creation of the new five-year strategic plan, which is posted here, evolved over six months of meetings with students, families, teachers, support staff, business and community partners to determine what matters most to them and how CCSD could better serve them. The Cherokee County School District celebrated outstanding school community partners and volunteers at the annual CCSD Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Recognition Ceremony. NA. Read the June CCSD Connections Newsletter! Going once, going twice, gone! Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. The Cherokee County School District Annual Job Fair for next school year is THIS SATURDAY! Meal pick up will be Monday, Sept.28,in a designated area of your childs school (car rider or bus lane) at a designated time. The window for school choice reassignments for 2021-22 within the Cherokee County School District is February 1-March 1. Meet a 2021 CCSD Teacher of the Year: Amanda Williams of Woodstock MS! The awards program honors one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSDs schools, centers and central office divisions, and one overall CCSD winner is selected for each of three categories: Elementary School; Middle School/High School/Centers; Central Office. This year, the districtwide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative earned the honor, following previous wins for CCSDs Student Advisor and Student Delegates to the School Board program and VILLA parent academy. This is just a reminder that, if you have not already, please complete the CCSD return-to-school questionnaire by 5 p.m. Monday, June 29. We hope you enjoy this welcome-back video featuring messages from each of our schools! Sixteen Cherokee County School District high school and middle school students have won seats in the prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band and Orchestra. Even if the loss happened a long time ago, as students enter adolescence the way they view themselves and the events in their lives is growing and changing. The Cherokee County School Districts 2022-23 school year will begin on Monday, Aug. 1. For this school year's series, which begins Tuesday, March 16, and will be conducted through live sessions on Microsoft Teams, CCSDis partnering with Nathan Maynard, author of the bestselling book"Hacking School Discipline," to focus on how to build students' social-emotional competencies through restorative practices. It has 1,139 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. The Department was notified this month that its status as a Certified Agency, first achieved in 2006, has been renewed by the Joint Review Committee of the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. The November 2021 edition of the CCSD Connections monthly parent e-newsletter is now online at https://www.cherokeek12.net/Content2/newsletter and includes a message from the Superintendent. The Cherokee County School District joins in this observance as we care deeply about the health and well-being of all of our students. Pre-register today athttps://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF#CCSDfam. All six Cherokee County School District high schools have been named to U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list! On behalf of the Superintendent, this message is to update you to the fact that the number of COVID-19 cases in both Cherokee County and across the country is on the rise, and what happens outside of our schools impacts what happens inside our schools and our ability to keep schools open. Please contact your school nutrition manager for specific locations and serving times:CCSD School Nutrition Manager Contact Information. Meet a CCSD 2020 School Partner of the Year: Chick-fil-A, Towne Lake of Woodstock MS! Middle School Students Ready to Play Ball in STEM Showcase, CCSD Opening New Student Summer Registration Center, CCSD Middle School Students Generate STEM Day Solutions, Financial Facts: Highlights from CCSD's Proposed Budget, 5/29/19 Early Release Schedules for High Schools, Middle Schools, CCSD Observes National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day. The Volunteer of the Year from every CCSD school is recognized at an annual ceremony sponsored by the Cherokee County Educational Foundation. Like that our school families connect and strengthen even if our buildings are closed. We hope you enjoy this slideshow of photos from just a few of these many activities. Woodstock Middle School Principal Tia Bryller is a new face in the Woodstock Zone, but she knows middle school by heart. Threats made to Creekside Middle School and Northwood Middle School in Woodstock have been deemed not credible, police said. Meal pick up will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 12, at Cherokee High School's Cherokee North building, Creekview High School and Etowah High School's Etowah East building. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The awards recognize one outstanding school bus driver from each Innovation Zone (high school and feeder middle and elementary schools) and one from CCSDs team of Special Education drivers; from this pool of winners, one overall CCSD winner was selected. He also played drums in his school band . Check out the report: Ready to Learn: A Parents Guide to CCSD Kindergarten at http://bit.ly/CCSDkready #CCSDfam. Were so fortunate to have a dedicated School Nutrition team, an outstanding partner in MUST Ministries and a supportive community working together to feed our students over the summer.. Cherokee County School District students for the seventh consecutive year exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests, with significant gains on most tests. Pre-register today to join us: https://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF #CCSDfam. While community case levels remain at a very high range, we are seeing a definite trend of declining cases -- both for our schools and our community. The Cherokee County School District today surprised the winners of its poster and video contests to seek students help in encouraging mask usage among their classmates. Pre-register today to join us: https://bit.ly/2023CherokeeJF #CCSDfam. And you carried on, too, and we appreciate the patience and kindness you showed, especially as buses were slowed by the rain and car rider lines grew long. A decision has not yet been made about extra-curricular activities scheduled for after school and evening. CCSDs performance tops the States rate of 82% -- an all-time high since the State began using a new formula required by Federal law. #CCSDfam. Meet a CCSD 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Cynthia Tunon of Woodstock MS! Location and Pick up Time by School. The annual event for students in grades 4-12 is a timed competition designed by the Office of Curriculum & Instruction to encourage reading, develop reading comprehension skills and offer a fun extra-curricular academic opportunity. The March edition of the CCSD Connections parent newsletter now is online here and features an important update on the State-mandated school calendar issue and new troubling education legislation. # 401-535 in Tennessee Middle Schools. The School Board also has had no discussions about privatizing these services. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia. Want to learn more about the Cherokee County School District and how you can better support your child's education? The Cherokee County School Districts Superintendent of Schools has been named a finalist for the Georgia Superintendent of the Year award! Senior players made the most of the evening, cutting up and having fun, taking a few playful shots at each other as well as the rim. On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that the School Board has unanimously approved a new tougher anti-vaping policy for next school year. Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with more than 40 placing first at regions and now advancing to the state contest! The Back-to-School Gateway is a paperless, online registration system for students already enrolled in CCSD schools that replaces the dreaded stack of first-day forms with a quick digital check and update of students existing contact and emergency notification information in CCSDs records system. Our School Show submenu for Our School . The district is one of only 38 school districts in the world to today be named a 2022 Cognia School System of Distinction by the international accreditation organization. #CCSDfam. CCSD Substitute Teacher Workshop on Sept. 14 - Apply Now! The celebration on March 12 will honor one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSDs schools, centers and central office divisions. The technology company selects educators, support staff and school leaders who show exceptional understanding of how technology can improve learning for this recognition, which includes access to new tools and an exclusive online network for sharing best practices. CCSDs School Nutrition program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, earned the Golden Radish Award at the Platinum Level from the Georgias Departments of Agriculture, Public Health, Education and Georgia Organics. The Cherokee County School District congratulates the districtwide winners of the annual PTA Reflections fine arts contest! The Cherokee County School District has launcheda Fact vs. Fiction webpage! Please contact CCSD Recruitment Coordinator Lindsay Bowley at Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256. Many of our students rely upon and look forward to our cafeterias homemade breakfasts and lunches and award-winning Farm to School recipes. The Cherokee County School Districts 2019-20 school year will begin on Thursday, August 1. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? The last CCSD meal pick up for the summer break will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 18, at Cherokee High Schools North Campus at 930 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 - North Campus is to the right of the main campus, and Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy at 3219 Hunt Road, Acworth, GA 30102. And that it sometimes is hard to see the rainbow beyond the storm clouds, but its still there. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia! Congratulations to CCSD's School Teachers of the Year! (https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2020-executive-order/03162001/download) This will extend CCSDs current Digital Learning Days by two more days. ! Parents can log in from home to the New Student Gateway by clicking here. Rainbows support groups provide the opportunity for teens to support each other as they navigate the changes in their families. Please contact Katie Munson at 770-479-1871 or katie.munson@cherokeek12.net #CCSDfam. The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, July 18, 2019 appointed a longtime CCSD leader to head up the new Social and Emotional Learning initiative, as well as several resulting Principal changes. For Sale (122) For Rent (82) Skip to last item. Meal distribution sites, times and guidelines are on the website here.
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