August 21, 2016 - Every Dream Needs a Strong Team

If you are like me, you have been glued to the olympic games in Rio these past two weeks.  In lieu of early nights, I have been cheering on the athletes of the United States as they showcase their talent while representing their country with pride.  The olympic games will come to a close this Sunday evening, but the games are far from over at Calhoun Middle and High School.  We are two weeks in to a long season.  A season which will allow us to show our pride in the Jacket Nation.  I cannot say enough how proud I am of our students, our parents and our community.  This was demonstrated in full force this Friday evening at Phil Reeve stadium, where thousands of people gathered to lend their support to our students.  Education is truly a team sport.  In order for us to be successful in pushing our team beyond the black and gold standard of excellence, we need coaches, pit crews, and cheerleaders.  Teachers, parents and the community will assume each of these roles at appropriate times, and it is when we work together that we will find great success.  I want to thank the parents and the community for entrusting myself and my staff with the awesome responsibility of coaching your students to success.  It is a task we do not take lightly, and one we need your support in order to accomplish.  I can say with confidence that we have outstanding things taking place each and every day on The Campus and we invite you to come along side us as we continue to strive for excellence.  Go Jackets!  #GAMEON.

Staff Spotlight:  Stay tuned... we will be announcing our Teachers of the Year on Monday.

Student Spotlight:
Congratulations to our 2016 Homecoming Nominees.  These ladies will be featured at our first homecoming assembly on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 8:15a.m.:

• 9th
• Erin Barnes, Madalyn Cross, Anna George, Emma King, Jenna Santori
• 10th 
• Ariana Cantellano, Ashton Ensley, Marley Gentry, Daleigh Higgins, Trinity Reyes
• 11th 
• Sarah Green, Alexis Moss, Alexis Owens, Julia Palazzolo, Cecilia Swink
• 12th – Homecoming Queen Nominees
• Sammy Bramlett, Kelsey Hall, Abrinna Nannie, Marlee Nichelson, Tori Trimble