What a fun and busy week in our classroom! We spent the week learning all about Easter and planting 🌱
To wrap up our learning, students enjoyed:
🥚 Dyeing colorful Easter eggs
🌼 Planting beautiful Zinnia flowers
Our little learners had so much fun getting their hands messy, exploring, and learning through hands-on activities!
A very special THANK YOU to Mr. Allen for joining us this week. We appreciate you taking the time to teach and help our students plant their flowers 🌿💚
We can’t wait to watch our flowers grow!
#PreschoolFun #HandsOnLearning #SpringActivities #PlantingSeeds #EasterFun





Students and staff will be off April 6th through April 10th.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 13th.
Have a fun, safe, and restful break!

This organization was founded by Salva Dut—the inspiring figure behind A Long Walk to Water—a story our students have been examining as they learn to interpret argumentative and narrative writing techniques. As they explored Salva and Nya’s journeys, students examined the global issue of access to clean water and debated who should be responsible for ensuring this basic human right.
Hearing directly from someone working on the front lines of this mission brought their learning to life. Students asked thoughtful questions, made meaningful connections, and left inspired to think critically and compassionately about their role in the world.
Experiences like this remind us that learning goes far beyond the classroom. 🌍 As students finish exploring the Iron Giraffe Challenge, they may soon be asking for your support as they discover how they, too, can make a difference.





VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
📅 Friday, April 3, 2026
⚽ CHS Soccer @ Dublin (AWAY)
🕔 Game Times: 5:00 PM / 7:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
⚽ CHS Soccer vs. Tattnall (HOME)
🎟️ GOFAN ONLY – NO CASH SALES
🚫 NO CONCESSIONS WILL BE PROVIDED
🕔 Game Time: 5:00 PM
⚠️ We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
💛🖤 Thank you for supporting Claxton Tiger Athletics!
🐯 Let’s Go Tigers! We Love Our Tiger Athletes! 🐯

Students in Claxton High School’s Year 1 Culinary Class dyed eggs that will be served to students during lunch today. As part of this hands-on learning experience, students followed proper food safety guidelines and safe food handling procedures. They also learned the correct techniques for dyeing eggs in a clean and controlled environment.
Beyond the technical skills, this activity helped students understand the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and supporting their school community. By assisting with this task, they provided valuable help to the CMS-CHS cafeteria staff, allowing operations to run more efficiently while giving students a meaningful opportunity to contribute.
#Feeding Evans




In Mr. Turner’s Horticulture class, we know that the best learning happens outside the four walls of a classroom. Recently, our students were busy spreading seed to get the campus ready for spring—but they picked up a very important lesson in physics along the way!
The takeaway: When you’re operating a spreader, you have to keep your eyes on the ground. One hidden hole or a bit of uneven turf is all it takes to flip your equipment and send your seed flying! Don't worry! The seeds were salvaged after the mishap.
Ag education is all about trial, error, and adjustment. Our Tigers dusted themselves off, leveled out their path, and got back to work. Experience is the best teacher! 🐯🖤💛
#TheDEN #Horticulture #LearningByDoing #AgLife #WatchTheHoles #TigerPride




Today, we celebrate three incredible educators who help spark curiosity, inspire a love of reading, and support student success every single day.
Kayleigh Hunter – Claxton Elementary
Ginger Durrence – Claxton Middle
Layne Peacock – Claxton High
Our school librarians do so much more than manage books. They are responsible for posting many of the Facebook posts you enjoy each day. They solve Chromebook issues, post announcements to be displayed throughout the school, assist teachers with solving technical issues, and so much more!
Thank you, Kayleigh, Ginger, and Layne, for the countless ways you support our students, teachers, and schools. Your impact reaches far beyond the library walls!

Next week is all about celebrating our amazing Assistant Principals, but since we are out for spring break, we want to do it now! Mr. Harris and Mr. Johnson...y'all help hold CMS together!
Whether they are solving problems, mentoring students, or leading with a smile, these two make our mission possible everyday at CMS!
Thank you for your hard work, your late nights at school events, and your commitment to excellence at Claxton Middle. We appreciate everything you do!
#CMS #NationalAPWeek #TheDreamTeam #ClaxtonTigers


📣 SAVE THE DATE – CLAXTON MIDDLE/HIGH FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS 🩺🏃♂️
📅 April 14, 2026
English Physical Packet Link Here : https://tinyurl.com/22z39v4n
Spanish Physical Packet Link Here: https://tinyurl.com/43jzsnwv
Please read carefully! Requirements from EGHC have changed, and new paperwork is required for all students before physical date on April 14th.
⏰ FINAL DEADLINE to turn in all sports physical paperwork:
Friday, April 3, 2026
🚨 VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🚨
👓 Glasses or Contacts:
If you wear glasses or contacts, please make sure you have them on when you arrive for your physical.
📄 Required Forms (ALL must be completed & signed):
✔️ School-Based Enrollment & Consent Form
✔️ EGHC Demographic Form
✔️ HIPAA Form
✔️ Notice of Privacy Practices Form
✔️ Current GHSA Sports Physical Form (old versions will NOT be accepted)
✔️ All Medical History questions must be answered (YES or NO)
✔️ Any “YES” answers must include an explanation on page 2
✔️ Parent and student signatures are required
⚠️ ACTION REQUIRED:
All steps above MUST be completed prior to arrival. Any student without completed paperwork will be turned away and unable to receive their free sports physical.
💲 Students without completed forms on file by the deadline will not be eligible for the free physical on April 14 and will need to visit the clinic at their own expense ($25 fee).
Thank you for your cooperation—let’s get ready for a great season! 🐅💛🖤

Mrs. Kelly’s class put their geometry skills to the ultimate test today by building towers out of 3D shapes! 🟥🔵 The students had a blast in a friendly competition to see who could engineer the absolute tallest tower using only their blocks.
Check out these impressive structures! Who knew learning about 3D shapes could be this much fun? 🤩📏
#ClaxtonElementary #STEM #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #ClaxtonPride





Spring is in the air, and our PreK classes had the sweetest time celebrating outdoors! ☀️🌿
We loved spending this beautiful day with our students and their families—playing fun games, chasing bubbles, and dancing along to cheerful music in the sunshine. 🌼🫧🎶
Thank you so much to all the parents and families for joining us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be part of these special moments and making our spring day so full of joy and laughter! 💛


The Evans County School System is beginning a soft launch as we transition from KiNVO to ParentSquare.
During this initial phase, ParentSquare will be used for:
*Urgent alerts across the district
*Attendance notifications at Claxton High School
*Communication from teachers for summer school activities
We will fully implement ParentSquare for the 2026–2027 school year.
At that time, families will be able to:
*Communicate easily with teachers
*Receive important district and school updates
*Customize how and when you receive messages
*View all of your students in one account
You can access everything from your phone, computer, or the free app.
In the coming days, you will receive a text message with instructions on how to verify your account.
We’re excited about this transition and look forward to building stronger connections and improving communication across our school community.

What happens when a peaceful protest turns chaotic, and a student is suspended without a chance to tell her side of the story? That was the high-stakes scenario facing Coach Lanier’s students recently!
After studying Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Due Process, our Tigers put their knowledge to the test using an interactive iCivics court simulation. The case centered on a student’s right to a fair process and whether her school overstepped when they suspended her for carrying a protest sign.
The Courtroom Roles:
The Defense: Arguing for the school’s right to maintain order.
The Plaintiff: Fighting for the student's right to due process and free speech.
The Supreme Court Justices: Reviewing the arguments and making the final ruling.
This simulation was a powerful way to bridge the gap between our current unit and the Judicial Branch, showing exactly how the Supreme Court functions as an appellate court. Our students did an incredible job researching their positions and preparing for "heated" counter-arguments! 🐯🖤💛
#CivicsInAction #iCivics #DueProcess #SupremeCourt #FutureLawyers #TigerPride










It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If 90% of the classroom invites 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. To Donate use the attached QR Code or visit:
https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/contribute/ClaxtonSchs30417?parent_slug=k4o9enhl&request_type=&request_slug=
#booksarefun #bookblast #bookblastadventures #giveliteracy #kids #read

Our talented students have been hard at work, and it’s finally time to show off their masterpieces! Join us for the CMS Art Show on April 14th from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM in the CMS Gym.
From sketches to sculptures, there’s so much creativity to see. Bring the family, support our young artists, and maybe find your new favorite piece of local art!
📍 Where: CMS Gym
📅 When: April 14th | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
🎟️ Who: Everyone is welcome!
See you there! #CMSArtShow #SupportTheArts #StudentArtists

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we are sending a massive THANK YOU to the incredible paraprofessionals across Claxton Elementary School! 💛🖤
Our paras are the heart and soul of our classrooms. Whether they are working one-on-one with students, helping teachers keep the day running smoothly, or just offering a high-five and a warm smile in the hallway, they make a world of difference every single day. We truly could not do it without them!
#EvansCountySchools #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankAPara #EducationHeroes #ClaxtonPride

These two math superstars have officially moved UP a whole grade level in Happy Numbers! ➕➖ Way to go, boys! We are so proud of your hard work! 👏🎊
#HappyNumbers #MathSuperstars #StudentShoutout #SecondGradeRocks

Taylor Benton, we don't know what we would do without you! We hope you have a great day, and we are thankful for everything that you do for our students at CMS!


Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00pm
District Office
Professional Learning Room

Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books. After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Plus there’s still a chance to be entered into the Disney trip giveaway! #booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules

