☕️ Coffee with the Counselor at CMS!
Looking for ways to keep your student engaged, safe, and happy this summer? Join us for our next session!
Topic: Summer Tips & Transitioning to Break
When: May 13th at 9:00 AM
Where: CMS
We’ll be discussing how to balance "brain drain" prevention with much-needed relaxation. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat! ☀️📚
#CMSCounseling #SummerReady #ParentSupport
Looking for ways to keep your student engaged, safe, and happy this summer? Join us for our next session!
Topic: Summer Tips & Transitioning to Break
When: May 13th at 9:00 AM
Where: CMS
We’ll be discussing how to balance "brain drain" prevention with much-needed relaxation. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat! ☀️📚
#CMSCounseling #SummerReady #ParentSupport
CMS and CHS wants to shout out a BIG THANK YOU to our school nurse Bendi West on this School Nurse Appreciation Day! We would be lost without her, and we are so grateful for the hard work she puts in to help keep our students well and safe!
📚🎉 BOGO Scholastic Book Fair Happening NOW at CES! 🎉📚
The Scholastic Book Fair is here at Claxton Elementary School, and everything is BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! ✨ This is the perfect time to stock up on books for summer reading and keep those young minds engaged all break long. ☀️📖
The Book Fair will be here the rest of the week, so don’t miss out on this awesome deal! Stop by and grab some great reads—one for now and one for later! 🐯💙
Happy reading! 📚💛
The Scholastic Book Fair is here at Claxton Elementary School, and everything is BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! ✨ This is the perfect time to stock up on books for summer reading and keep those young minds engaged all break long. ☀️📖
The Book Fair will be here the rest of the week, so don’t miss out on this awesome deal! Stop by and grab some great reads—one for now and one for later! 🐯💙
Happy reading! 📚💛
💙🩺 Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 🩺💙
Today we are so thankful for our amazing school nurse, Marsha Fletcher! From caring for bumps and bruises to offering comfort, reassurance, and a calm presence each day, Nurse Fletcher goes above and beyond for our students and staff.
We are so grateful for the dedication, kindness, and compassion she shows to our CES family. Thank you for keeping our Tigers healthy, safe, and cared for—today and every day! 🐯💙✨
Help us show Nurse Fletcher some love today! 💐👏
Today we are so thankful for our amazing school nurse, Marsha Fletcher! From caring for bumps and bruises to offering comfort, reassurance, and a calm presence each day, Nurse Fletcher goes above and beyond for our students and staff.
We are so grateful for the dedication, kindness, and compassion she shows to our CES family. Thank you for keeping our Tigers healthy, safe, and cared for—today and every day! 🐯💙✨
Help us show Nurse Fletcher some love today! 💐👏
Mini Greenhouses, Major Skills! 🏗️🌱✨
Mr. Turner’s Horticulture students just leveled up! After studying different structural designs, they went hands-on to build their own mini greenhouses. 🔨
From frame design to climate control, these Tigers are learning exactly what it takes to keep a crop thriving. 🌡️🌿
#TheDEN #Horticulture #MiniGreenhouse #AgKids #ClaxtonHighSchool #HandsOnAg
Mr. Turner’s Horticulture students just leveled up! After studying different structural designs, they went hands-on to build their own mini greenhouses. 🔨
From frame design to climate control, these Tigers are learning exactly what it takes to keep a crop thriving. 🌡️🌿
#TheDEN #Horticulture #MiniGreenhouse #AgKids #ClaxtonHighSchool #HandsOnAg
Headline: Our Future Mayors have been Announced! 🎤🐾
We are beyond proud to announce the winners of the 2026 "If I Were Mayor" Essay Contest at Claxton Middle School! 🌟
As part of Georgia Cities Week, these students shared their creative and thoughtful visions for the future of our community. Their essays reflected a deep commitment to our city and showcased the leadership we love to see in our Tigers!
Help us congratulate our grade-level winners:
🥇 6th Grade: Sariah Waters
🥇 7th Grade: Madisun Hodges
🥇 8th Grade: Harmony Ryce
A huge thank you to the City of Claxton and the Georgia Municipal Association for providing this opportunity for our students to engage with their local government. We can’t wait to see the impact these young leaders will have on our world!
#ClaxtonMiddleSchool #CMSTigers #FutureLeaders #CityOfClaxton #GeorgiaCitiesWeek #LoveYourCity
We are beyond proud to announce the winners of the 2026 "If I Were Mayor" Essay Contest at Claxton Middle School! 🌟
As part of Georgia Cities Week, these students shared their creative and thoughtful visions for the future of our community. Their essays reflected a deep commitment to our city and showcased the leadership we love to see in our Tigers!
Help us congratulate our grade-level winners:
🥇 6th Grade: Sariah Waters
🥇 7th Grade: Madisun Hodges
🥇 8th Grade: Harmony Ryce
A huge thank you to the City of Claxton and the Georgia Municipal Association for providing this opportunity for our students to engage with their local government. We can’t wait to see the impact these young leaders will have on our world!
#ClaxtonMiddleSchool #CMSTigers #FutureLeaders #CityOfClaxton #GeorgiaCitiesWeek #LoveYourCity
🍦🎉 Sweet Rewards for Math Mania! 🎉🍦
Students who participated in Math Mania were treated to a well‑earned Dairy Queen Blizzard as a reward for their hard work and dedication! 🧮💪
We are so proud of these students for giving it their best and showing what strong math skills look like. Way to go—keep up the great work! 🐯✨
Students who participated in Math Mania were treated to a well‑earned Dairy Queen Blizzard as a reward for their hard work and dedication! 🧮💪
We are so proud of these students for giving it their best and showing what strong math skills look like. Way to go—keep up the great work! 🐯✨
🛏️ No Kid Sleeps on the Floor: Claxton FFA Makes an Impact in Macon! 🐯
Our Claxton FFA Chapter recently returned from a powerful five-day journey at the Georgia FFA State Convention in Macon. While the week was filled with leadership workshops and exploration, the highlight was a massive community service initiative that hit close to home.
In partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, our very own Preston Waters, Mason Sapp, and Garrison Sapp joined forces with FFA members from across Georgia to build over 1,000 beds for children in need.
The Mission in Action:
Precision & Skill: Students measured, cut, and sanded lumber to create high-quality bed frames.
Teamwork: Working alongside peers from all over the state to meet an ambitious production goal.
Heart: Knowing that their hard work ensures a child in Georgia won't have to sleep on the floor tonight.
We are incredibly proud of these young men for representing Evans County with such grit and compassion. They didn't just attend a convention; they built a legacy! 🖤💛
#TheDEN #GeorgiaFFA #StateConvention #SleepInHeavenlyPeace #ServiceAboveSelf #ClaxtonFFA
Our Claxton FFA Chapter recently returned from a powerful five-day journey at the Georgia FFA State Convention in Macon. While the week was filled with leadership workshops and exploration, the highlight was a massive community service initiative that hit close to home.
In partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, our very own Preston Waters, Mason Sapp, and Garrison Sapp joined forces with FFA members from across Georgia to build over 1,000 beds for children in need.
The Mission in Action:
Precision & Skill: Students measured, cut, and sanded lumber to create high-quality bed frames.
Teamwork: Working alongside peers from all over the state to meet an ambitious production goal.
Heart: Knowing that their hard work ensures a child in Georgia won't have to sleep on the floor tonight.
We are incredibly proud of these young men for representing Evans County with such grit and compassion. They didn't just attend a convention; they built a legacy! 🖤💛
#TheDEN #GeorgiaFFA #StateConvention #SleepInHeavenlyPeace #ServiceAboveSelf #ClaxtonFFA
👵👴 Age is Just a Number (Especially at CMS During Testing Week!)
Things are looking a little… gray around here today! To continue week two of testing season with some laughs and a lot of heart, our teachers took a trip to the future (and the past).
🏆 The First Ever CMS "Golden Years" Beauty Pageant
Move over, influencers—our faculty just redefined "senior" year! Teachers traded their lesson plans for walkers, cardigans, and orthopedics to compete in our first-ever Old People Beauty Pageant.
Students voted for their favorite "elderly" contestant during Tiger Pride today.
📺 Throwback TV: Then vs. Now
While the teachers are looking ahead to their 90s, we’re also looking back at their middle school days. All week long our hallway monitors will display
Flashback Photos of the teachers: (Yes, the hairstyles were that different) AND
Testing Memoirs: from the #2 pencil struggles to the pre-test jitters.
Pro Tip: If they survived middle school testing without the internet, you’ve got this!
Let’s bring that Tiger Pride energy into testing week. Good luck, everyone! 🐯✨
#TigerPride #TestingWeek #ThrowbackThursday #SchoolSpirit #TeachersOfFacebook
💛🍪 Teacher Appreciation Week Treats at CES! 🍪🥤
We were absolutely spoiled this morning at Claxton Elementary School! A huge THANK YOU to Kyle Durrence Chevrolet for treating our staff to delicious Hardee’s biscuits to start the day off right—what a way to feel appreciated! ☀️🥐
We also want to give a big shout‑out to Caughey Hearn State Farm for bringing by a refreshing drink bar to keep our staff cool and energized throughout the day 🧃❄️.
We are so grateful for the amazing community partners who support and celebrate our teachers. Your generosity means more than you know! 💛🐯✨
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #CESCommunity #WeAreGrateful
We were absolutely spoiled this morning at Claxton Elementary School! A huge THANK YOU to Kyle Durrence Chevrolet for treating our staff to delicious Hardee’s biscuits to start the day off right—what a way to feel appreciated! ☀️🥐
We also want to give a big shout‑out to Caughey Hearn State Farm for bringing by a refreshing drink bar to keep our staff cool and energized throughout the day 🧃❄️.
We are so grateful for the amazing community partners who support and celebrate our teachers. Your generosity means more than you know! 💛🐯✨
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #CESCommunity #WeAreGrateful
🧦 Throwback at CMS: Stepping Into Testing Week on the Right Foot!
Last week, we kicked off testing season by making sure our students started off with a little extra spring in their step—literally!
👣 The Great Sock Giveaway
To help everyone "sock it" to the test, every student was surprised with a brand-new pair of crazy socks! From bold patterns to vibrant colors, our Tigers were rocking some seriously stylish footwear all over campus.
🎸 Gym Floor Grooves: The CMS Sock Hop
The fun didn't stop with the socks. Students headed down to the CMS gym for an old-school Sock Hop! It was the perfect way to burn off some pre-test jitters, show off those new threads, and share some laughs before hitting the books.
The Vibe: High energy, sliding across the gym floor, and plenty of Tiger spirit to get everyone in the right mindset for success.
We are so proud of the hard work our students put in last week! Looking back, those crazy socks clearly brought some extra magic to the classrooms. 🐯✨
#CMS #SockHop #CrazySocks #TestingWeek #Flashback #TigerPride
Last week, we kicked off testing season by making sure our students started off with a little extra spring in their step—literally!
👣 The Great Sock Giveaway
To help everyone "sock it" to the test, every student was surprised with a brand-new pair of crazy socks! From bold patterns to vibrant colors, our Tigers were rocking some seriously stylish footwear all over campus.
🎸 Gym Floor Grooves: The CMS Sock Hop
The fun didn't stop with the socks. Students headed down to the CMS gym for an old-school Sock Hop! It was the perfect way to burn off some pre-test jitters, show off those new threads, and share some laughs before hitting the books.
The Vibe: High energy, sliding across the gym floor, and plenty of Tiger spirit to get everyone in the right mindset for success.
We are so proud of the hard work our students put in last week! Looking back, those crazy socks clearly brought some extra magic to the classrooms. 🐯✨
#CMS #SockHop #CrazySocks #TestingWeek #Flashback #TigerPride
🌟 From Service to Scenery: The Claxton FFA State Convention Highlights! 🐯
Our Claxton FFA Chapter attended a transformative five-day experience at the Georgia FFA State Convention in Macon, and "meaningful impact" doesn't even begin to describe it!
Our delegation—Preston Waters, Mason Sapp, and Garrison Sapp—represented Evans County with excellence through a week of hard work and growth.
Here’s a look at their journey:
🛠️ Service with a Heart: Alongside peers from across Georgia, our Tigers helped construct over 1,000 beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, ensuring no child in Georgia has to sleep on the floor. (More on this will be share in another post.)
🌲 Outdoor Exploration: To decompress after their hard work, the group headed to High Falls State Park. They traded the convention floor for hiking trails and lake views, appreciating the environmental beauty that is so central to the FFA mission.
📈 Leadership & Networking: Between sessions, students participated in intensive leadership development, sharpening their communication and critical thinking skills while making lifelong friends from every corner of the state.
A huge "Thank You" to Mr. Turner for his unwavering guidance and for helping our Tigers step out of their comfort zones to become more confident, compassionate leaders. 🖤💛
#TheDEN #GeorgiaFFA #StateConvention #ServiceAboveSelf #HighFallsStatePark #FutureLeaders
Our Claxton FFA Chapter attended a transformative five-day experience at the Georgia FFA State Convention in Macon, and "meaningful impact" doesn't even begin to describe it!
Our delegation—Preston Waters, Mason Sapp, and Garrison Sapp—represented Evans County with excellence through a week of hard work and growth.
Here’s a look at their journey:
🛠️ Service with a Heart: Alongside peers from across Georgia, our Tigers helped construct over 1,000 beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, ensuring no child in Georgia has to sleep on the floor. (More on this will be share in another post.)
🌲 Outdoor Exploration: To decompress after their hard work, the group headed to High Falls State Park. They traded the convention floor for hiking trails and lake views, appreciating the environmental beauty that is so central to the FFA mission.
📈 Leadership & Networking: Between sessions, students participated in intensive leadership development, sharpening their communication and critical thinking skills while making lifelong friends from every corner of the state.
A huge "Thank You" to Mr. Turner for his unwavering guidance and for helping our Tigers step out of their comfort zones to become more confident, compassionate leaders. 🖤💛
#TheDEN #GeorgiaFFA #StateConvention #ServiceAboveSelf #HighFallsStatePark #FutureLeaders
💛✨ Learning About Emotions & Friendship in Tiger Way! ✨💛
In Ms. Hendrix’s Tiger Way Character Education enrichment classes, our 2nd and 4th graders explored the important topic of emotions—learning that sometimes we may look one way on the outside while feeling a completely different way on the inside. 🎭💭 Students created masks to represent their outside emotions and their inside emotions, and discussed how people sometimes wear a “mask” to hide how they truly feel. What a meaningful and thoughtful lesson!
Our Kindergarten and 1st graders focused on sharing and being a good friend by making some very special Friendship Soup! 🥣💞 The recipe included:
1 cup of honesty
1 cup of kindness
2 tablespoons of silliness
2 cups of fun
2 cups of respect
1 cup of trust
1 cup of sharing
These lessons help build caring, respectful, and supportive Tigers—inside and out! 🐯💛✨
In Ms. Hendrix’s Tiger Way Character Education enrichment classes, our 2nd and 4th graders explored the important topic of emotions—learning that sometimes we may look one way on the outside while feeling a completely different way on the inside. 🎭💭 Students created masks to represent their outside emotions and their inside emotions, and discussed how people sometimes wear a “mask” to hide how they truly feel. What a meaningful and thoughtful lesson!
Our Kindergarten and 1st graders focused on sharing and being a good friend by making some very special Friendship Soup! 🥣💞 The recipe included:
1 cup of honesty
1 cup of kindness
2 tablespoons of silliness
2 cups of fun
2 cups of respect
1 cup of trust
1 cup of sharing
These lessons help build caring, respectful, and supportive Tigers—inside and out! 🐯💛✨
This week, Evans County Schools proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week!
To our teachers—thank you.
Thank you for the early mornings and late afternoons.
Thank you for the patience, the encouragement, and the belief you pour into every student.
Thank you for showing up every day—not just to teach lessons, but to change lives.
In classrooms across our district, you are doing far more than covering standards. You are building confidence, inspiring curiosity, and creating a safe place where students feel seen, valued, and capable of success.
The impact you make doesn’t end when the school day is over—it carries into the futures of the students you serve and the strength of our entire community.
We are grateful for your dedication, your resilience, and your heart.
Evans County Schools is stronger because of you.
🗓️ Save the Date: Saturday, May 16 at 8 AM!
The big day is almost here! In just two weeks, the Claxton High School Class of 2026 will graduate. It has been a long road of hard work and dedication, and it all culminates on Veterans Memorial Field.
We are so proud of what these students have achieved. Whether they are headed to college, the military, or straight into the workforce, they leave CHS & The DEN with the grit and heart of a Tiger.
Join us at Tiger Town Stadium as we roar one last time for the Class of 2026! 🐯📜👏
#TheDEN #ClaxtonHighSchool #Graduation2026 #TigerPride #EvansCountySchools
The big day is almost here! In just two weeks, the Claxton High School Class of 2026 will graduate. It has been a long road of hard work and dedication, and it all culminates on Veterans Memorial Field.
We are so proud of what these students have achieved. Whether they are headed to college, the military, or straight into the workforce, they leave CHS & The DEN with the grit and heart of a Tiger.
Join us at Tiger Town Stadium as we roar one last time for the Class of 2026! 🐯📜👏
#TheDEN #ClaxtonHighSchool #Graduation2026 #TigerPride #EvansCountySchools
👩🍳 Celebrating the Heart of the Cafeteria 🥗
At Evans County Schools, we know that success in the classroom starts with a good meal. Today, we honored the dedicated professionals who make that possible: our School Lunch Heroes.
Staff and students from both Claxton Middle and Claxton High spent time today expressing their thanks to our cafeteria team. These ladies are the backbone of our daily routine, and we were thrilled to surprise them with hanging baskets, cards, and some posters to brighten their day.
Thank you for your dedication, your hard work, and for keeping our Tiger family well-nourished. You are truly appreciated! 🐯💐
#SchoolNutrition #SchoolLunchHero #CommunityAppreciation #EvansCountySchools
At Evans County Schools, we know that success in the classroom starts with a good meal. Today, we honored the dedicated professionals who make that possible: our School Lunch Heroes.
Staff and students from both Claxton Middle and Claxton High spent time today expressing their thanks to our cafeteria team. These ladies are the backbone of our daily routine, and we were thrilled to surprise them with hanging baskets, cards, and some posters to brighten their day.
Thank you for your dedication, your hard work, and for keeping our Tiger family well-nourished. You are truly appreciated! 🐯💐
#SchoolNutrition #SchoolLunchHero #CommunityAppreciation #EvansCountySchools
👔 The Standard of Excellence: Dr. Paul Mizell
The shirt and tie may change from year to year, but our appreciation for Dr. Mizell certainly doesn't. As we celebrate School Principal Appreciation Day, the students, faculty, and staff of CHS want to send a huge "Thank You" to our leader. Whether he is navigating the school day or supporting our Tigers at after school events, Dr. Mizell’s steady leadership and dedication to excellence keep our school moving forward.
🚀 From the Classroom to CEO: Holly Durrence
A great leader knows the way because they’ve walked the way. We are also incredibly proud to highlight the CEO of our College and Career Academy, Holly Durrence. Holly’s impact on Evans County Schools has been profound, serving as a Classroom Teacher, an Instructional Coach, and now as the CEO of The DEN. Because she has seen education from a variety of angles, she brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of what our students and staff need to thrive in the real world.
Together, Dr. Mizell and Mrs. Durrence form a dynamic team dedicated to preparing our students for whatever comes next. On behalf of the entire Tiger family, thank you both for your vision, your mentorship, and your tireless work to Restore The Roar! 🐯🖤💛
#TheDEN #PrincipalAppreciationDay #CEOSpotlight #Leadership #ClaxtonHigh #RestoreTheRoar #TigerPride #EvansCountySchools
The shirt and tie may change from year to year, but our appreciation for Dr. Mizell certainly doesn't. As we celebrate School Principal Appreciation Day, the students, faculty, and staff of CHS want to send a huge "Thank You" to our leader. Whether he is navigating the school day or supporting our Tigers at after school events, Dr. Mizell’s steady leadership and dedication to excellence keep our school moving forward.
🚀 From the Classroom to CEO: Holly Durrence
A great leader knows the way because they’ve walked the way. We are also incredibly proud to highlight the CEO of our College and Career Academy, Holly Durrence. Holly’s impact on Evans County Schools has been profound, serving as a Classroom Teacher, an Instructional Coach, and now as the CEO of The DEN. Because she has seen education from a variety of angles, she brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of what our students and staff need to thrive in the real world.
Together, Dr. Mizell and Mrs. Durrence form a dynamic team dedicated to preparing our students for whatever comes next. On behalf of the entire Tiger family, thank you both for your vision, your mentorship, and your tireless work to Restore The Roar! 🐯🖤💛
#TheDEN #PrincipalAppreciationDay #CEOSpotlight #Leadership #ClaxtonHigh #RestoreTheRoar #TigerPride #EvansCountySchools
Mrs. Snyder, today is all about you! 🍎 We are so incredibly thankful for the constant encouragement and strong leadership you provide to the teachers, staff, and students at CMS. You make our school a better place to learn and grow every single day.
Happy School Principal’s Day! 🎉
Happy School Principal’s Day! 🎉
Happy Principal’s Day to our amazing Claxton Elementary School interim principal, Sarah Rountree! 💛 We are so grateful for her leadership, dedication, and willingness to step up and lead our school with grace and care. Thank you, Mrs. Rountree, for all you do for our students, staff, and families. We appreciate you so much!
🏆Tiger Band Sweeps Solo & Ensemble! 🎶
Success doesn't just happen during school hours—it’s built in the practice rooms and living rooms after the final bell rings. On Saturday, April 25th, a group of our dedicated musicians traveled to South Effingham Middle School for the GMEA Solo and Ensemble event, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.
Every one of our participating solos and ensembles walked away with a Superior rating, the highest honor possible! Please join us in celebrating these students for their precision, artistry, and dedication to their craft.
The Participants:
Percussion Duet: Ramon Soto & Mitchell Newman
Wind Trio: Mario Garcia, Aaliyah Beasley, & Colton Emanuel
Flute Solo: Mario Garcia
Clarinet Solo: Aaliyah Beasley
Euphonium Solo: Colton Emanuel
Drumset Solo: Ramon Soto
This "Clean Sweep" is a direct reflection of the hard work these Tigers put inside and outside of the classroom. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🐯🖤💛
#TigerBand #SoloAndEnsemble #SuperiorResults #MusicEducation #ClaxtonHigh
Success doesn't just happen during school hours—it’s built in the practice rooms and living rooms after the final bell rings. On Saturday, April 25th, a group of our dedicated musicians traveled to South Effingham Middle School for the GMEA Solo and Ensemble event, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.
Every one of our participating solos and ensembles walked away with a Superior rating, the highest honor possible! Please join us in celebrating these students for their precision, artistry, and dedication to their craft.
The Participants:
Percussion Duet: Ramon Soto & Mitchell Newman
Wind Trio: Mario Garcia, Aaliyah Beasley, & Colton Emanuel
Flute Solo: Mario Garcia
Clarinet Solo: Aaliyah Beasley
Euphonium Solo: Colton Emanuel
Drumset Solo: Ramon Soto
This "Clean Sweep" is a direct reflection of the hard work these Tigers put inside and outside of the classroom. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🐯🖤💛
#TigerBand #SoloAndEnsemble #SuperiorResults #MusicEducation #ClaxtonHigh
