Evans County Schools

The DEN Book Club is throwing it back to a childhood favorite—Where the Red Fern Grows! While many remember the tears and the deep love between a boy and his dogs, this story is also rich with grit. By the end we'll have "[hearts] full of dog love" and powerful reminders about perseverance and growing up. If you haven’t read this classic—or if it’s been a while—join us as we read together.

📸 Make-Up Picture Day! 📸

Make-up pictures will be taken on Monday, January 13 beginning at 8:00 AM.

This is for students who were absent on picture day or anyone who needs a retake. Please be sure students arrive on time and are ready to smile! 😊

Order forms are available in the media center.
ORDER FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN ON PICTURE DAY.

#PictureDay #MakeUpPictures #CMS

🏀 This Week in Tiger Athletics 🏀

See the schedule below as we tip off the New Year with a full week of Tiger Basketball!

We’re starting 2026 on the road tonight in Screven County. Our Middle School Tigers will also travel Thursday to Bryan County. We’ll then bring the action back home to close out the week with two High School home games on Friday and Saturday against Bryan County and Vidalia.

📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
CHS Basketball @ Screven County — AWAY
🕓 4:15 PM (JV Boys)
🕕 6:00 PM (Varsity)

📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026
CMS Basketball @ Bryan County — AWAY
🕓 4:00 PM (Girls)
🕠 5:30 PM (Boys)

📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
CHS Basketball vs Bryan County — HOME
🕞 3:30 PM (JV)
🕕 6:00 PM (Varsity)

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
CHS Basketball vs Vidalia — HOME
🕑 2:00 PM (JV)
🕔 5:00 PM (Varsity)

Let’s start the New Year strong by showing up and supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and staff!
New year. New goals. Same Tiger grit—defend the den and protect the hardwood! 🖤💛🏀📣

#ClaxtonHighSchoolAthletics #ClaxtonTigerAthletics #BasketballSeason2526 #ClaxtonTigersBasketball #RestoreTheRoar

📣 UPCOMING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT CMS 📣

CMS is excited to launch a new Afterschool Program for 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students!

🗓 Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
🚌 Transportation: Provided

Parents, if you are interested in your child participating, please use the attached QR Code to complete the attached form by January 12, 2026.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school. We look forward to a great program!

We are looking forward to welcoming students back tomorrow, January 6th! Please encourage your child to eat breakfast and lunch with us. Our students are provided nutritionally balanced meals that meet federal guidelines at no cost to families!

Breakfast and lunch menus can be found by going here: https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/dining
View, download, and print monthly menus by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Happy New Year, Tigers! It's 2026! 🎊

As we prepare to head back to school for the start of the 2nd semester, we are shining a special spotlight on our Class of 2026! 🎓🖤💛

For our seniors, this isn't just a new semester—it’s the beginning of the "home stretch." From final projects to graduation countdowns, we can't wait to see everything you accomplish in these next few months.

Let's make this semester the best one yet! See you all on Tuesday, January 6, 2026! 🐯

#ClassOf2026 #SeniorYear #HomeStretch #SecondSemester #TigerPride

🐯⭐ What a GREAT year so far at CMS — and Happy New Year! ⭐🐯

As we welcome the New Year, we’re reflecting on an incredible start to the school year and all the ways our Tigers have learned, led, and succeeded both in and out of the classroom.

🎯 A strong focus on Mission Possible
✨ Tiger-All Star Field Trips for good behavior, grades, and attendance
🏙️ JA BizTown Field Trips and the JA BizTown Mayor Swearing-In Ceremony
🏅 Junior BETA Competition participation, including three places secured at Nationals this summer!
🍧 Tiger-All Star Snowcones celebrating hard work
🏃‍♂️ Special Olympics involvement and support
🥫 A successful Food Drive showing our Tigers’ generous hearts
🎓 REACH Scholarship Signing Ceremony, celebrating bright futures

These moments highlight the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community partners. Here’s to continuing this momentum in the New Year—because at CMS, Mission Possible truly becomes Mission Accomplished!

🎉🐯 Happy New Year from CMS!
#CMSProud #MissionPossible #TigerStrong #HappyNewYear

Coming January: Introducing the NEW My Ride K-12 App!

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of My Ride K-12, a powerful student transportation app by Tyler Technologies that helps families stay connected and informed about their child’s school bus — in real time!

📅 Launch Timeline
Early January: Claxton Elementary School
Late January: Claxton Middle & High Schools

With My Ride K-12, parents and guardians can:
✔️ Track buses in real time — see exact locations and estimated arrival times
✔️ Receive instant notifications about delays, route changes, or important transportation updates
✔️ Access a parent portal to view pick-up/drop-off events and manage student profiles
✔️ Share access with another parent or guardian quickly and securely

How to Get Started
1. Download the app: Search “My Ride K-12” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
OR Register Online using the detailed instructions in the link below.

2. Find your district within the app. You can search for “Evans County” or ”ECSS”.
3. Register or log in with a unique user email and password.
4. Add your student using the unique student ID. Be on the lookout for a text from the transportation department with your child’s ID.
5. Access anytime via the app or at myridek12.tylerapp.com.

Detailed Instructions with pictures can be found here:
English: https://tinyurl.com/myura8s3
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/489fvzyz
French: https://tinyurl.com/4raydsn3

This new tool will help keep families informed and students safe with timely, accurate transportation updates. More information will be shared as we get closer to the launch dates—stay tuned!

Evans County Pre-K loaded up the buses and rolled into Rock Hill Farm in Cobbtown, Georgia for a day sprinkled with wonder and giggles. Our little adventurers made fast friends with rabbits, goats, a gentle horse, curious pigs, waddling ducks, and gobbling turkeys. The hayride brought hills and thrills, while the bounce house and balloon whirlwind kept feet flying and laughter popping. 📯🎈

We cuddled up for storytime with Santa himself, complete with the coziest hugs, and just when we thought the day couldn’t get any sweeter… snow danced down from the sky. Smiles sparkled everywhere, memories were made, and our hearts rode home full of farm-fresh joy. ❄️🎅🐐

Fall Semester Rewind! ⏪🖤💛

While we are all enjoying our winter break, we couldn't help but look back at all the incredible moments that made our fall semester so special. From classroom breakthroughs and club successes to school spirit in the stands, it’s been a busy and rewarding few months at CHS!

Check out some of these random highlights from around campus. We are so proud of our students and staff for all their hard work!

We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2026.

#FallRecap #SchoolMemories #TigerPride #WinterBreak2025

🎄🍦 Holiday Fun in Full Swing! 🍦🎄

Mrs. Busbie, Mrs. Vaughn, and Mrs. Sowell’s classes had an absolute blast celebrating Christmas with a special party alongside our amazing parents! Students loved decorating their own Christmas Tree Ice Cream Cones—festive, creative, and delicious!

A huge thank you to all the parents who donated items and joined in to make this celebration so special. We are so grateful for your support and for helping create such joyful memories for our students! ❤️🎅✨

✨ CMS Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) ✨

CMS FCA stays active with regular outings, and last Friday our students attended the Ignite Youth Conference, worshipping alongside other students from local youth groups. 🙌

📅 Weekly FCA Huddles
🕢 Fridays from 7:15–7:40 AM

Interested in getting plugged in? See Coach Sapp or any FCA student leader for more information!

🎨🎄 CMS Students Spreading Holiday Cheer 🎄🎨

CMS Visual Arts students shared the true spirit of the season by painting small artworks and decorating gift bags for the senior citizens at Glenvue. In total, students created 130 original paintings!

Each resident received a gift bag with candy, an orange, and a handmade painting to hang in their room. More importantly, our students learned the true meaning of giving — not expecting anything in return, but simply sharing joy and seeing the smiles on the faces of the residents at Glenvue. ❤️

We are so proud of our students for using their talents to make a difference!

Happy Holidays From Evans County Schools! Students will return on January 6, 2026.

🎉 Celebrating Success at CMS! 🎉

CMS students who met their MAP Test goal were rewarded with a fun celebration in the cafeteria! Students enjoyed hot chocolate ☕ and got creative while making gingerbread houses 🏠

We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication! 👏

🚨 🏀GAME DAY UPDATE 🏀🚨

Today, our Claxton High School Tiger Basketball teams will travel to Vidalia High School.
Both JV teams will tip off at 3:15 PM, followed by Varsity at 6:00 PM.
Let’s show our Tiger pride! 🖤💛🐯

ATTENTION - PLEASE SEE VIDALIA GAME DAY INFORMATION FOR TODAY'S AWAY BASKETBALL GAME

Event Details:
✅ Vidalia Athletic Attendance Policy Presented by Vidalia High School Athletics

🟥 TICKETS & ENTRY ● Tickets must be purchased online at vidaliaathletics.com or GoFan https://gofan.co/app/school/GA11902

● Fans have an opportunity to purchase and view the game through NFHS. The link for NFHS
streams is https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vidalia-high-school-vidalia-ga

● No cash accepted – only credit/debit at the gate

● Our concession stand does accept cash or card.

● NO RE-ENTRY: If you leave, you must purchase another ticket

🎒 CLEAR BAG POLICY

● Only clear bags (12" x 6" x 12" max) allowed

● Small clutches (4.5" x 6.5" max) permitted

● Diaper bags (with infant) and medical items allowed (subject to inspection)

● Prohibited: Backpacks, large purses, camera bags, oversized bags

🔍 WEAPONS DETECTION

● All attendees will go through a weapons detection system

● Alerts followed by hand-wand screening

● Zero tolerance: Weapons or dangerous items will result in removal and potential law enforcement involvement



👨‍👩‍👧 STUDENT SUPERVISION

● Middle school and younger students must be accompanied by an adult at all times

● Unsupervised students will be escorted to the gate

● If the supervising adult is not present, appropriate authorities

🎉 Thank You! Your cooperation ensures a safe, fun, and respectful environment for all at Vidalia Athletics!

🎅🎄 Santa and His Elves Spread Holiday Cheer at Claxton Elementary! 🎄🎅

Claxton Elementary was filled with excitement as Santa and his elves made a special visit to spread holiday joy! Smiles were everywhere as every student received a free book, sharing the true gift of the season—the gift of reading. 📖❤️

We hope this special surprise helps encourage cozy reading moments at home over the break. From our school family to yours, we wish everyone a restful break and a very happy holiday season!

🎁✨ Happy Holidays from Claxton Elementary! ✨🎁

Fine Arts Showcase 2025 is a wrap! Our CES students brought cultures to life during Winter Wonderland Around the World. Through a Reader’s Theater skit, students promoted literacy while shining on stage, and stunning art pieces were displayed to showcase the amazing work happening in art enrichment. We are so proud of our students and their creativity! ❄️🌍✨

#CESPride #WinterWonderlandAroundTheWorld #LiteracyMatters #ReadersTheater #ArtEnrichment #CelebratingDiversity #CESShines