Evans County Schools

Not all heroes wear capes—ours has an office at CES! 🦸‍♀️✨

Happy National School Counselors Week to Ms. Tasha Grantham! Whether she’s meeting academic needs, supporting social-emotional growth, or lending a helping hand to our staff and families, she does it all with grace and a smile.

Ms. Grantham, thank you for being the glue that holds our school community together. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🧡📚

#SchoolCounselorsWeek #CESStrong #Gratitude

📚✨ Celebrating Our Young Authors at Claxton Elementary! ✨📚

We are SO proud of our talented students who participated in the YGA (Young Georgia Authors) Competition! Their creativity, hard work, and love of writing truly shined. Please help us congratulate our winners! 🎉✍️

🏆 Kindergarten
🥇 Evelyn Griner
🥈 Jianna Hendrix
🥉 Fernando Leonard

🏆 1st Grade
🥇 Aiden Clark
🥈 Xarheni Flores
🥉 Christina Destin

🏆 2nd Grade
🥇 Khloe King
🥈 Rhasir Lawson
🥉 Lennicia Jones

🏆 3rd Grade
🥇 Hannah-Rose Polycarpe
🥈 Isabella Chavez
🥉 Ella Deloach

🏆 4th Grade
🥇 Sawyer Brown
🥈 Evelyn Cere
🥉 Eve Waters

🏆 5th Grade
🥇 Shelby Oliver
🥈 Esanti Hines
🥉 Tyce Jenkins

Way to go, Tigers! 🐯💙 We can’t wait to see where your stories take you next! 📖✨

ECSS Regular Board Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026 6:00pm
District Office Professional Learning Room

🎨 Creativity is Unleashed at Claxton Middle!
Our Art Classes were buzzing with energy this January! 🐝✨ Our talented students have been diving into some seriously cool projects lately:

Clay Monsters 👾 Taking inspiration from Monster Energy Drink cans, students sculpted their own unique clay monsters! From toothy grins to extra eyeballs, these creations have some major personality.

Black Light Projects 💡 We’re glowing up! Students are currently working on vibrant, neon masterpieces designed to pop under black lights. The classroom has never looked so electric.

We are so proud of the imagination and hard work these young artists are showing every day. All of their hard work and creativity will displayed at our art show in the spring! Date will be announced at a later time.

🌟 MATH MASTERS AT WORK! 🌟

The numbers are in, and these 2nd graders in Mrs. Phillips’ class are CRUSHING their goals! 👏

Shoutout to our newest Happy Numbers achievers: ✨ King Robinson ✨ Lennicia Jones ✨ Haven Driggers ✨ A’Jaida Small

Way to go, everyone! Keep shining! 📚✨

#MathWhiz #HappyNumbers #MrsPhillipsClass

✍️ Wordsmiths of CHS: 2026 Young Georgia Authors Winners! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Writing Competition for Claxton High School! These students have demonstrated exceptional creativity, voice, and writing skills.

Their winning pieces will now move forward to represent CHS at the First District RESA writing competition. Join us in celebrating these talented Tigers! 🐯🖤💛

9th Grade
1st Place: Rose Cajoux

2nd Place: Chloe Blocker

3rd Place: Marisol Munoz-Cerro

10th Grade
1st Place: Braylon Ball

2nd Place: Brenae Cross

3rd Place: Curtis Furman

11th Grade
1st Place: Libby Jordan

2nd Place: Miya Herrington

3rd Place: Mario Garcia

12th Grade
1st Place: Dayton Hesters

2nd Place: Ramon Soto Dentil

3rd Place: Mitchell Newman

📖 What is the Young Georgia Authors Competition?
The Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition has been celebrating the writing successes of Georgia students for more than 20 years. Sponsored by the Georgia Council of Teachers of English (GCTE) and the Georgia Department of Education, this competition is unique because it is open to all types of writing—not just classroom assignments!

Creative Freedom: Students can submit short stories, poetry, essays, journals, or even alternative fiction.

The Process: Winners are chosen at the school level, then move to the District/RESA level. From there, one winner per grade is chosen to compete at the state level.

The Goal: YGA aims to promote writing across the curriculum and provide a platform for students to share their unique voices and perspectives.

We are so proud of these students for putting their thoughts onto paper and sharing them with the world. Good luck at the FDRESA level!

#YoungGeorgiaAuthors #StudentWriters #LiterarySuccess #ClaxtonTigers 📚✨

🎤 Victory at the Rotary Speech Contest! 🏆
We are beaming with pride for our Tigers who competed in the Claxton Rotary Club Speech Contest! Our students took the stage to deliver powerful messages centered around this year's themes: "Unite for Good" and the "4-Way Test."

Please join us in celebrating the winners:

1st Place: Tiya Patel (CHS Senior)

2nd Place: Allisson Martinez (CHS Sophomore)

3rd Place: Jillian Harvey (Pinewood Christian Academy Junior)

4th Place: Kamryn Carter (CHS Senior)

This competition helps students become leaders who communicate with purpose and integrity. We are so proud of our Tigers for rising to the challenge! 🐯🖤💛

A special thank you to our local Rotary Club for sponsoring this competition and to Mrs. Holly Durrence as she supports our CHS contestants each year.

#RotaryClub #PublicSpeaking #UniteforGood #TigerPride

📚✨ Young Georgia Authors Winners – Claxton Middle School ✨📚

We are so proud to recognize our talented students who participated in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition! Their creativity, dedication, and hard work truly shine through their writing. Congratulations to our grade-level winners!

🐯 6th Grade
🥇 1st – Serenity Harden
🥈 2nd – Cade Tucker
🥉 3rd – Aylin Mendez-Cerro

🐯 7th Grade
🥇 1st – Michael Griffin
🥈 2nd – Maddie Williams
🥉 3rd – M.P.

🐯 8th Grade
🥇 1st – Ja’Kayla Ponder
🥈 2nd – Jakzenny Sosa-Martinez
🥉 3rd – Danika Mikell

Congratulations to all of our winners! We are so proud of your accomplishments and love seeing our Tigers excel in writing and creativity. 🖤💛

#ClaxtonMiddleSchool #TigerPride #YoungGeorgiaAuthors #StudentWriters #BlackAndGold

⚽️Congratulations to 4 of our Lady Tigers Soccer Players! ⚽️

We are beyond proud to announce that four of our standout athletes have been named to the GHSA Preseason All-State Watch List! Congratulations to:

🌟 Melissa Atjun – Striker

🌟 Izzy Gonzalez – Striker

🌟 Amy Allende-Muthe – Wing

🌟 Jayda Jordan – Goal Keeper

This honor highlights their elite talent, leadership, and hard work in the classroom. Coach CJ Lanier says it best: "Iron sharpens iron... these young ladies showed off their talents in last year's state playoff. I truly believe they will shine, and I’m so proud of their growth."

We invite everyone in Tiger Nation to come support these amazing ladies, as well as the rest of our CHS Lady Tigers and Tigers soccer players on opening night.

🗓️ WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 10 🕔 TIME: Lady Tigers @ 5:00 PM | Tigers @ 7:00 PM 📍 WHERE: Veterans Memorial Field at Tiger Town Stadium ⚽ OPPONENT: Valdosta

Let’s pack the stands and start the season off right! Go Tigers! 🐯⚽️

#ClaxtonSoccer #LadyTigers #Tigers #OpeningNight #TigerProud

Guacamole, Cupcakes, and Great Teamwork! 🥑🧁

The CHS peer group had a busy and productive day in the kitchen! The group worked together to prepare a student-selected menu of fresh guacamole and delicious cupcakes.

While the food was fantastic, the real focus was on mastering the "ingredients" of a successful team. Students practiced:

Clear Communication: Keeping everyone on the same page.

Mutual Support: Helping teammates cross the finish line.

Organization: Maintaining a tidy and efficient workspace.

By staying organized and supporting one another, our students ensured a smooth and efficient food prep process. Great job to all our student chefs! 🖤💛

#LifeSkills #Teamwork #KitchenSkills #StudentSelected #TigerPride

🖤💛 Happy School Counselor’s Week! 💛🖤

This week, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible CMS Counselor, Ms. Sabrina Mincey!

Ms. Mincey does so much more than meet with students — she is the heart of support at CMS. From scheduling and counseling to leading our REACH Scholarship program, she works tirelessly to help our students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

She also goes above and beyond by hosting Coffee with the Counselor each month for our students and parents, creating a welcoming space to connect, ask questions, and receive support. ☕💬

And if that wasn’t enough, she serves as our assistant cheer coach, always cheering on our Tigers in every way possible! 🐯📣

We truly could not make it without her, and we are so grateful for the care, dedication, and guidance she provides every single day.

Thank you, Ms. Mincey, for all you do for our students, families, and school community!

💍 Sophomores: It’s Time to Gear Up! 🧥

Attention all members of the Class of 2028 and their families! The time has finally come to order your official Sophomore Class Rings and Letterman Jackets.

Herff Jones representatives will be on campus to help you design your custom gear, answer questions, and take your orders in person.

📅 Event Details:
When: Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Time: During both CHS lunches (12:27 PM – 1:20 PM)

Where: CHS Cafeteria

💰 Deposit & Payment Information:
Ring Deposits: $150 or $300 (depending on the type of ring selected).

Jacket Deposits: $150 (for orders placed at school).

Payment Plans: Herff Jones offers payment plans to make your purchase easier!

🔍 Want to Browse Early?
Check out styles and information ahead of time at www.gradnow.com or email your questions to info@gradnow.com.

Don’t miss out on these symbols of your high school journey! 🐯🖤💛

#ClassOf2028 #SophomoreYear #ClassRings #LettermanJackets #HerffJones

📣🐅Claxton Tiger Athletics – Weekly Schedule (February 2–7) 🏀📣

This week, we will have one home game on Tuesday, with the remainder of our basketball games being away. As we enter the final stretch of basketball season, we are also gearing up to kick off Spring Sports in the coming weeks!

Please come out and support our student-athletes as they continue to show pride, dedication, and heart on the court. A special thank you to our athletes’ families and friends for sharing these amazing students with our Tiger family! 💛🖤

Game Schedule:
Tuesday, February 3
• CHS vs. Screven County – HOME
• NO JV
• Varsity: 6:00 PM

Wednesday, February 4
• CHS @ Savannah High
• JV Boys: 4:30 PM
• Varsity: 6:00 PM

Friday, February 6
• CHS @ Bryan County
• JV Boys: 4:15 PM
• Varsity: 6:00 PM

Saturday, February 7
• CHS @ Swainsboro
• NO JV
• Varsity: 6:00 PM

🖤💛 Let’s Go Black and Gold! Go Tigers! #RestoreTheRoar #ClaxtonTigerAthletics

CMS Coffee with the Counselor

We had a truly impactful morning last Thursday at Claxton Middle School at our latest "Coffee with the Counselor" session!

We were honored to welcome back one of our own, Mrs. Candice Bacon (CHS Class of 2007), as our guest speaker. Mrs. Bacon delivered a powerful and heartfelt presentation on the importance of self-image and self-confidence.

By bravely sharing her personal journey through childhood trauma, she provided our students and parents with:

Real-world perspective on overcoming obstacles.

Practical tools for building resilience.

Inspiration to embrace their own unique stories.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Bacon for pouring back into our Tiger community and to all the parents who joined us for these vital conversations. Together, we are building a stronger, more confident future for our students! 🐯💛

We're hiring an Elementary Principal!

We are seeking an Elementary Principal (PreK-5th) who supports learning and fosters a positive school culture, leading a collaborative school community. If you are a committed leader ready to make an impact, apply today!

Apply online at TeachGeorgia or here: https://evansctsdga.tylerportico.com/portal/launcher/

The district plans to operate on a regular schedule tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, bus routes may run slower than normal as drivers adjust to road conditions. Families are encouraged to ensure students dress warmly for the morning.

At present, the district is not aware of any road closures, and we will remain in contact with our emergency partners should conditions change. Student safety remains our highest priority.

🏀🚨 GAME UPDATE 🚨🏀

Due to winter weather, the Claxton High School away basketball game at Savannah High scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 has been rescheduled.

📅 New Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ Game Times:
• JV Boys – 4:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and Go Tigers! 🏀

February may be the shortest month of the year, but our menus are still packed with nutritious and delicious options! 🍎🥛

Breakfast and lunch menus can be found here:
👉 https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/dining

View, download, and print monthly menus by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

🎉 We are SO proud of Bradley Lazarre! 🎉

Bradley, a student in Ms. Swift’s 4th grade class, has officially completed Math Fact Lab for multiplication and division — what an awesome accomplishment! 💪📚

Mastering math facts takes focus, perseverance, and a lot of practice, and Bradley showed all three every step of the way. This achievement will help him become even more confident and successful in math problem-solving.