
More Momentous Music News
Last Friday, Senior Saxophonist Latayvion Quinn traveled to Savannah to take part in the 11/12 District Honor Jazz Band. The invited students under the direction of guest clinician Dr. David Carter from Coastal Carolina University had just one day to prepare three jazz charts for a 6 PM performance at the Savannah Arts Academy. Congratulations, Tay! You make CHS and The DEN proud!
#musicmoments #TheDEN


Congratulations, Colton Emanuel, Mario Garcia, and Lane Lujan! These three high school students participated in District Honor Band on Friday, February 7th! Their hard work, dedication, and passion for music earned them this incredible opportunity to perform alongside some of the best young musicians in the region. Way to represent Claxton High School and The DEN!
#DistrictHonorBand #MusicExcellence #ProudMoment #HardWorkPaysOff #TheDEN


Please help ECCSS recognize and celebrate these highlights from our BOE meeting this month!
CES principal, Mrs. Julie Howard; CMS principal, Mrs. Angie Snyder, and CHS principal, Dr. Paul Mizell, recognized Employees of the Month!
CES: Trina Brewton and Jill Lyons
CMS: Ginger Durrence and Lacey Toothman
CHS: Keta McNeal and Jennifer Price
#WeLoveOurTigers


The Evans Region College and Career Academy looks forward to hosting the Bryan-Evans Retired Educators Association each year! Culinary Arts students plan and prepare a meal for these special guests. For the group's February meeting, students served roast, new potatoes, carrots, gravy, mushroom smothered chicken, rice, green bean casserole, creamed corn, a fresh garden salad, rolls, and strawberry trifle. At the conclusion of the meeting, the association made a generous donation to the Culinary Arts program. Thank you, Bryan-Evans Retired Educators, for supporting our school system and allowing our students to practice their skills! And thank you, Cindy Hart and students, for the outstanding meal and service!
#TheDEN #reallife #collegecareercommunityready

🐯CMS Baseball Practice Reminder 🐯
CMS baseball will practice on Monday at 3:15-5:00 at Tiger Town.
Please contact Coach Johnson-Bryant (cbryant@evanscountyschools.org) for more info!


This month, we celebrate Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE)—a pathway to success for students preparing for high-demand careers! CTAE programs equip students with real-world skills, hands-on experience, and industry certifications that set them up for future success in college, careers, and beyond. From firefighting to healthcare, business to agriculture, and everything in between—CTAE is shaping tomorrow’s workforce today! Join us in recognizing our faculty who make CTAE a game-changer! #CTAESuccess #FutureReady #TheDEN

❤️ Spreading Kindness at CES! ❤️
Mrs. Phillips' 2nd-grade class put their 7 Mindsets learning into action by "paying it forward"! 🌟 They delivered a special treat to our media specialists, MTSS teachers, custodians, nurses, and admin team as a way to show appreciation.
The smiles and joy from both the givers and receivers made this experience extra special! Kindness is contagious! ❤️✨
#PayItForward #CESKindness #7Mindsets #GratefulHearts #ReadySetGrow











Please see the following press release regarding Dr. Toney Jordan resigning from ECCSS. We thank Dr. Jordan for his service to Tiger students, staff, and families. More info: https://tinyurl.com/axfmx4hn


🏃♀️ Girls on the Run is Back at Claxton Elementary! 🏃♀️
✅ Who: 3rd-5th grade girls
✅ What: A fun program that builds confidence, friendships, and life skills through running and activities
✅ Where: Claxton Elementary School
✅ When: Practices start Thursday, February 20th!
✅ How to Join: Register at www.gotrgoldenisles.org
✅ Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 26th!
💜 Scholarships Available! No girl is turned away—every girl deserves the chance to shine! ✨
📢 Sign up today and be part of something amazing!
#GirlsOnTheRun #CESGirlsRun #ConfidenceInEveryStep #StrongSmartBold


🎤✨ Congratulations to Our Claxton Elementary MLK Community Writing Competition Winners! ✨🎤
We are so proud of these talented students for their inspiring writing and dedication to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Their words reflect the power of change, courage, and perseverance.
🏆 Pre-K Winners
🥇 1st Place – The Little Rock Nine (Tanesha Herrington’s Class)
🥈 2nd Place – Collaboration of Changes (Amari Hagan’s Class)
🥉 3rd Place – Rosetta Tharpe (Madolyn Hendrix’s Class)
🏆 K-2 Winners
🥇 1st Place – Mekhi McNeal (All About Rosa Parks)
🥈 2nd Place – Ansley Smith (Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK #1))
🥉 3rd Place – Ames Tucker (All About Jackie Robinson)
🏆 3-5 Winners
🥇 1st Place – Kason Pack (MLK)
🥈 2nd Place – Yazmine Gonzalez (Working Together for Change)
🥉 3rd Place – Daisy Scott (It Started With a Dream)
Your voices and passion truly make a difference. Well done, everyone! 👏✨
#MLKWritingCompetition #CESWriters #StudentVoices #Inspiration




Mrs. Ray and her middle school Tigers at The Academy sure do LOVE small group reading and writing time! 📖
#GrowingMindsBuildingFutures #TheAcademy


Spreading Love, One Card at a Time ❤️
CHS freshman Citlaly Hernandez-Ramirez has a heart for serving others and leadership, always looking for ways to make a difference. Every weekend, as she travels to Metter, she passes by a rehabilitation center and notices an elderly woman sitting at the window, gazing outside. This sight made her wonder—do the residents there receive Valentine’s Day cards?
That simple yet powerful thought sparked an idea. Citlaly decided to create 80 handmade Valentine’s Day cards to spread love and joy to the residents of the rehab center. Wanting to make an even greater impact, she brought her idea to the Claxton High School leadership class and asked Mrs. Francis if her peers would help bring this vision to life. Without hesitation, the CHS Leadership team jumped on board, working together to craft heartfelt messages for the residents.
Now, thanks to Citlaly’s compassion and leadership, the CHS leadership team is hard at work, ensuring that each resident will receive a special Valentine’s card filled with love and encouragement.
This project is a beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. ❤️ Let’s continue to spread love and brighten someone’s day!
#CHSLeadership #SpreadingLove #ValentinesDayKindness #ServantLeadership





Students in iTeach Maker Club were fully immersed in storytelling and coding with Sphero BOLT! The room was silent during the planning phase—you could have heard a pen drop as they carefully crafted their stories. Then, as they executed their code, the classroom transformed into a vibrant scene of movement, light, and sound! They explored asynchronous and synchronous programming, utilized delay blocks, and brought their creativity to life in ways that were both engaging and educational. From scary stories to high-speed chases, their stories filled the room, showcasing the perfect blend of literacy, creativity, and computer science. This hands-on learning experience kept students captivated from start to finish, proving that coding isn’t just about logic—it’s about storytelling too!







🐅🖤💛 Claxton High School Tigers 💛🖤🐅
🎉🏆 Congratulations to our top 3 finishers from the Community MLK Writing and Oratorical Competition! 📝🎤
🥇 1st Place: Daphne Mattox – "Harriette and Harry T. Moore"
🥈 2nd Place: Emily Stephens – "Equality of Women's Rights"
🥉 3rd Place: Brenae Cross – "Collaborators of Change"
👏 A special thank you to the Evans County Afro-American Society for supporting ECCSS students! Your encouragement makes a difference! 💛
#ClaxtonHigh #TigerPride #MLKCompetition #YoungVoicesMatter #BlackAndGold 🐯✨


📚✨ 7th Graders Share Their Favorite Reads! ✨📚
Our CMS 7th graders are showcasing their favorite books on a giant sign in the hallway for all to see! 🎉
What better way to discover your next great read than through peer recommendations? 📖💡
#ReadersAreLeaders #BookRecommendations #CMSPride #LoveForReading


🎉📚 Final Treasure Chest Winner Announced! 🎉📚
Congratulations to our final Treasure Chest winner – Jesús Daneri Marcos! 🏆🎁 The Book Blast is going strong as we head into the final days of the event!
It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn prizes, and help your child’s teacher win a shopping spree for books and classroom supplies! 📖✨
📢 How it works:
✅ 60% of the class registered + 10+ invites = $100 shopping spree for the teacher!
✅ ALL students registered + 10+ invites = $200 shopping spree for the teacher!
Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/ClaxtonSchs30417 to participate and make a difference in your child’s classroom!
#BooksAreFun #BookBlast #BookBlastAdventures #GiveLiteracy #Kids #Read 📚❤️


📝 Hard at Work: 3rd Graders Shine in Informational Writing! 📚
Third graders at Claxton Elementary are putting their writing skills to the test! 📚✍️ After reading paired passages, they responded to a prompt, self-assessed using the GMAS checklist and rubric, and worked together to provide peer feedback.
Students even had the chance to improve their writing after teacher conferencing and peer discussions. Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🐯✏️
#CESWriters #InformationalWriting #KeepOnWriting #ClaxtonTigers



📢✨ CHS Beta Club Presents: Say Yes to the Prom Dress! ✨👗
Join us for our 2nd annual Say Yes to the Prom Dress event on Wednesday, February 19, & Thursday, February 20, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, in Mrs. Lane's classroom (B103)!
👗 Dresses 👠 Shoes 💍 Jewelry & more will be available for students to find the perfect look for our Feathers and Bow Tie Fascination Prom on March 22, 2025!
💛🖤 If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Lane at llane@evanscountyschools.org
#SayYesToThePromDress #CHSBetaClub #PromReady #FeathersAndBowTies #BlackAndGold #Tigers


Reminder:
🗓️Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17, are holidays for students.
🗓️Monday, February 17, is a holiday for staff.
We wish all of the Tiger Nation a safe and happy break and Presidents Day!


📚🎉 Congratulations to our final Book Blast Infinity Fridge winner, Kyree Calhoun! 🎉📚
The Book Blast is still going strong as we enter the final days of this exciting event. There’s still time to:
✨ Complete your Treasure Map
✨ Earn awesome prizes
✨ Help your child’s teachers earn a shopping spree for books and classroom supplies!
Here’s how:
📖 If 60% of classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher earns a $100 shopping spree.
📖 If ALL classroom students invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher earns a $200 shopping spree!
Click here to participate: https://app.booksarefun.com/ClaxtonSchs30417
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference for our students and teachers! 📖 #BookBlast #BooksAreFun #ReadingAdventure
