School attendance starts with small steps, such as arriving on time. Many important learning opportunities for students occur in the morning when they participate in valuable learning activities. This reminder is to be present everyday for future success! #attendancematters
The CCSD is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15th. The 30-day period was set by President Reagan in 1988 & enacted into law. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanics & Latino Americans to America. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” La frase encaja perfectamente con el tema de este año del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: "Pioneros del Cambio: Moldeando el Futuro Juntos."
Sharing this safety update this afternoon from the Chambers County School District:
Please use the link below to watch the video from Superintendent Chambley.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWUB7lBAPLLQYrZXk82KAEOqk8O1_NPH/view
The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs with one on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.
Patriot Day set for Wed, Sept 11th. All students & staff are encouraged to wear their red, white & blue in memory of the lives lost in the Sept 11th attacks in 2001. Patriot Day is observed as a National Day of Remembrance in the USA. Help us honor the victims & heroes from 9/11.
Chambers County School District FY 25' Annual Evaluation of the Content and Effectiveness of the LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
(Required for LEAs with Title I Schools)
What the law requires:
The LEA must (1) conduct with parents an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of Title I schools, including identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in authorized activities; and (2) use the findings to design more effective strategies and revise the policy.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetBPH27cP4OQZnSeiufWkaWkiJJqpKpymnYfjcnnD5MrJtfQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
PowerPoint Presentation: https://5il.co/2vp19
The CCSD is thrilled to receive a generous donation from Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain Inc. as a new Gold Level partner in education for the 2024-25 school year. The $2,500. will be used for professional development & to support career technical programs at Inspire Academy.
The Chambers County School District is sharing current vacancies for certified teaching needs and classified support staff openings. Please use the employment opportunities link on the district website home page address to apply at https://www.chambersk12.org/#0
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The Chambers County College Fair was hosted today at the LaFayette HS gym from 8 to 11 am for students from Valley, Lanett, Inspire, Chambers Academy and LaFayette to visit with college admissions recruiters from across the southeast. Over 30 postsecondary recruiters attended.
LaFayette HS & the CCSD announced a partnership with The Why Not Win Institute and Larry Thornton. Sponsors sent $4,492. in donated books to be gifted to all of the LHS students in grades 9-12 for a book study project. The goal of this outreach is to develop individual excellence with leadership lessons from Larry Thornton's book, Why Not Win? Pictured is LHS Principal, Christy Brock-Johnson & Assistant, Michael Pattillo with a group of students. Students will be reviewing the lessons from the book study for a visit from Mr. Thornton who will share his life lessons with the LHS student body on Oct 23rd. Thornton's book was recently featured on NBC news: https://www.wvtm13.com/article/editorial-2024-paris-olympics/61767535 Mr. Thornton's mission is shared with the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWeWLZz_wsM A big thanks to AU's Dave Ketchen for helping making this possible for our LHS students!
The CCSD is announcing immediate hiring opportunities for Secondary English & Math teachers. These new hires will receive a $3,000. hiring bonus in three installments for the 2024-25 school year to fill critical needs. Apply via the employment link on the CCSD district website.
Let's all give a big round of applause to Nurse Carla Anthony for achieving the position of District 4 Chairperson on the board of directors for the Alabama Association of School Nurses!.. Pictured left to right are Dr. LaBrenda Marshall ALSDE Nurse Administrator, Carla Anthony, RN CCBOE Lead Nurse, Julie Bailey, RN, AASN President
The CCSD is thrilled to partner with Larry Thornton & The Why Not Win Institute . This non-profit strives to develop individual excellence using leadership lessons from the book, Why Not Win? by Larry Thornton. Sponsors sent $3,000 in books to be gifted to the 6-8th grade students at JP Powell STEAM Magnet School. We are excited to share that Mr. Thornton has committed to speak to our students at both JPP & LaFayette HS on Oct. 23rd. His inspirational book was recently featured on NBC news: https://www.wvtm13.com/article/editorial-2024-paris-olympics/61767535
More on Mr. Thornton's mission is shared with the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWeWLZz_wsM
Special thanks to AU's Mr. Dave Ketchen for helping making this a reality for our students!
Chambers County Schools uses My School Bucks to make it easier for parents to add funds to their students' meal accounts and pay some school fees. Please see the links below to help you navigate the My School Bucks site.
Check Balance:
Make sure your student has lunch money for the week. Check their balance anytime at
MySchoolBucks.com or on the go with the app!
Log in or create your FREE account today: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx
Autopay:
Take ‘lunch money’ off your to-do list! Set up AutoPay in MySchoolBucks to automatically add
money when your student’s balance gets low.
See How:
https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/set-and-forget-heres-how-to-get-started-with-autopay
Low Balance Alerts:
Always know when your student’s meal balance is low! Create your free MySchoolBucks
account today to get automatic alerts: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx
Mobile App
Take MySchoolBucks with you wherever you go. Get the app to view purchases, add funds, and
check balances anytime, anywhere!
Download Today: https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-app
Purchase History
Ever wonder what your student is eating for lunch? Review their meal purchases in your
MySchoolBucks account to stay in the know!
Log in or create your FREE account today: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx
Welcome back to our students & staff to kick off our first day of school for the 2024-25 school year! Thanks to our business partners in education who have joined with the CCSD to invest in our students and staff this year. Our gold sponsors are Dr. Padgett & John Soules Foods.
A talented group of educators gathered today at the CCSD representing both LaFayette & Valley HS's to update the district's secondary pacing guides for English Language Arts, Math, Science, & Social Studies for grades 9-12. Thanks to the awesome teamwork that made the dreamwork.
Chambers County School District's public release concerning the Community Eligibility Program (CEP)
SUMMER 2024
May 23, 2024
Students participating in Chambers Co Reading & Math Camps, Credit Recovery Program, Makerspace, and Race Camps during June will have breakfast and lunch provided by the Chambers Co CNP staff volunteers. The Summer Feeding program will be June 3- June 27, 2024 (Mon-Thu).
🎉 Happy School Nurses Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who are the heartbeat of our schools. School nurses do more than just take care of scraped knees and fevers; they are trusted advocates, health educators, and vital links to a healthy school environment. This year’s theme, “Nurses Make the Difference,” highlights the significant impact our school nurses have every day.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the dedication, care, and expertise that our school nurses bring to our community. Their unwavering commitment ensures that our students receive the best care possible, making a real difference in their lives.
Thank you to all the school nurses out there for your hard work and compassion. You truly make a difference! 💙
#SchoolNursesDay #NursesMakeTheDifference #HealthHeroes
