☕ Coffee with the Counselor ☕
Today’s session of Coffee with the Counselor was both meaningful and informative! Ms. Mincey invited special guest Ms. Lakeisha Brown, GA Apex Program Manager and Candler Counseling Center Program Manager, to speak with some of our CMS students and parents about self-harm awareness.
During the discussion, Ms. Brown shared valuable insight on why this behavior sometimes occurs, signs to look for, and how families can support students who may be struggling.
💛 If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of depression or self-harm, please reach out — you are not alone. You can talk to a school counselor, teacher, administrator, or trusted friend/family member, or call 988 to connect with someone who can help.
We love our CMS Tigers 🐾 and want you to always remember — you have a safe place here with us!
#CMSTigers #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CoffeeWithTheCounselor
Today’s session of Coffee with the Counselor was both meaningful and informative! Ms. Mincey invited special guest Ms. Lakeisha Brown, GA Apex Program Manager and Candler Counseling Center Program Manager, to speak with some of our CMS students and parents about self-harm awareness.
During the discussion, Ms. Brown shared valuable insight on why this behavior sometimes occurs, signs to look for, and how families can support students who may be struggling.
💛 If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of depression or self-harm, please reach out — you are not alone. You can talk to a school counselor, teacher, administrator, or trusted friend/family member, or call 988 to connect with someone who can help.
We love our CMS Tigers 🐾 and want you to always remember — you have a safe place here with us!
#CMSTigers #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CoffeeWithTheCounselor
🔎📚 Research Detectives at Work in Mrs. Kirk’s ELA Class!
In Mrs. Kirk’s ELA class, learners took on the role of “research detectives” as they investigated a set of fact cards about the Transcontinental Railroad 🚂.
Working in small groups, students read each fact aloud and decided how useful it was for research. They sorted information into three categories:
🧱 Concrete Facts – Specific details like names, dates, places, or numbers
⭐ Important Facts – True information, but not highly specific
☁️ Fluff – Vague, off-topic, or opinion-based details
This hands-on activity helped students practice recognizing strong, reliable information and explaining why some facts are more useful than others. It also strengthened their ability to paraphrase—putting facts into their own words for clear, original writing. ✍️
The lesson blended critical thinking, research, and writing skills in a fun, engaging way! 🌟
In Mrs. Kirk’s ELA class, learners took on the role of “research detectives” as they investigated a set of fact cards about the Transcontinental Railroad 🚂.
Working in small groups, students read each fact aloud and decided how useful it was for research. They sorted information into three categories:
🧱 Concrete Facts – Specific details like names, dates, places, or numbers
⭐ Important Facts – True information, but not highly specific
☁️ Fluff – Vague, off-topic, or opinion-based details
This hands-on activity helped students practice recognizing strong, reliable information and explaining why some facts are more useful than others. It also strengthened their ability to paraphrase—putting facts into their own words for clear, original writing. ✍️
The lesson blended critical thinking, research, and writing skills in a fun, engaging way! 🌟
ECSS Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00pm
Central Office Professional Learning Room
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00pm
Central Office Professional Learning Room
🧠🧐Students were deep into the ultimate math mystery! Ms. Selph's class turned into a detective agency, working in groups to solve the case of "The Murder of Ms. Selph." 🖤💛
To crack the clues—the suspect, the weapon, and the location—students had to correctly solve challenging conditional probability problems hidden throughout the room! It was a fantastic, hands-on application of complex math concepts.
Great work, detectives! Way to use your brains to save the day (and learn math)! 🖤💛
#ConditionalProbability #MathMystery #SelphClass #EngagingMath #STEM 🔎
🎉🎓 Congratulations to Our Class of 2030 REACH Scholars! 🎓🎉
We are so proud to announce this year’s REACH Scholars:
✨ Yasmin Morales-Arroyo
✨ Harmony Ryce
✨ Aubrey Byrd
✨ Jaylen Allen
✨ Omar Sanchez-Gonzalez
✨ Keon’Tai Jenks
The Georgia REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Scholarship is a needs-based program that begins in middle school and provides students with academic and social support. Upon successful completion of program requirements and high school graduation, each scholar earns a scholarship to use at participating colleges in Georgia. 🌟
📅 A contract signing ceremony will be held on November 20th to honor these students and support their new responsibilities.
We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see all the great things they will accomplish! 💛🖤 #TigerPride #REACHScholars
We are so proud to announce this year’s REACH Scholars:
✨ Yasmin Morales-Arroyo
✨ Harmony Ryce
✨ Aubrey Byrd
✨ Jaylen Allen
✨ Omar Sanchez-Gonzalez
✨ Keon’Tai Jenks
The Georgia REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Scholarship is a needs-based program that begins in middle school and provides students with academic and social support. Upon successful completion of program requirements and high school graduation, each scholar earns a scholarship to use at participating colleges in Georgia. 🌟
📅 A contract signing ceremony will be held on November 20th to honor these students and support their new responsibilities.
We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see all the great things they will accomplish! 💛🖤 #TigerPride #REACHScholars
Top 5 in the Region! 🧠🏆
Huge congratulations to CHS junior Tyde Johnson for ranking 5th overall in the Central Region FFA Quiz (a Leadership Development Event) held November 4th, at Southeastern Technical College in Swainsboro, GA!
This young man's hard work and knowledge are truly impressive. Keep up the great work, Tyde! We are so proud! 👏
#TheDEN #ClaxtonFFA #FFAQuiz #LDE #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadersInTheMaking 🚜
Huge congratulations to CHS junior Tyde Johnson for ranking 5th overall in the Central Region FFA Quiz (a Leadership Development Event) held November 4th, at Southeastern Technical College in Swainsboro, GA!
This young man's hard work and knowledge are truly impressive. Keep up the great work, Tyde! We are so proud! 👏
#TheDEN #ClaxtonFFA #FFAQuiz #LDE #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadersInTheMaking 🚜
🍦Sweet success! 🎉
A big shoutout to AJ Monroe in Ms. McDaniel's 4th grade class for mastering his multiplication facts and scoring a ticket to the Sundae Party! 🥳🍨
A big shoutout to AJ Monroe in Ms. McDaniel's 4th grade class for mastering his multiplication facts and scoring a ticket to the Sundae Party! 🥳🍨
Future Service Tech Ready to Go!
🛠️ Huge shoutout to Claxton High School Senior, Dawson Monroe!
Dawson is making the most of his time by completing pathways in HVAC and Firefighting through the College and Career Academy (CCA) and participating in dual enrollment at Ogeechee Technical College. 🎓
Through the Work Based Learning program, Dawson is employed with Dyess Air and Plumbing, where he is gaining real-world experience to become a service technician focusing on residential work. Dyess Air and Plumbing provides essential heating, A/C, and plumbing services across Georgia and South Carolina!
We're incredibly proud of Dawson for taking this direct route to a successful career! 👏
#TheDEN #WorkBasedLearning #CareerReady #HVAC #DualEnrollment #FutureTechnician #DyessAirAndPlumbing 💡
🛠️ Huge shoutout to Claxton High School Senior, Dawson Monroe!
Dawson is making the most of his time by completing pathways in HVAC and Firefighting through the College and Career Academy (CCA) and participating in dual enrollment at Ogeechee Technical College. 🎓
Through the Work Based Learning program, Dawson is employed with Dyess Air and Plumbing, where he is gaining real-world experience to become a service technician focusing on residential work. Dyess Air and Plumbing provides essential heating, A/C, and plumbing services across Georgia and South Carolina!
We're incredibly proud of Dawson for taking this direct route to a successful career! 👏
#TheDEN #WorkBasedLearning #CareerReady #HVAC #DualEnrollment #FutureTechnician #DyessAirAndPlumbing 💡
Congratulations to our Claxton Lady Tigers!
We’re proud to announce our 2025 GHSA Region 3A-Division II All-Region selections!
Jayda Jordan – Utility Player of the Year & 1st Team All-Region
Gaby Francis – 1st Team All-Region
Abi Kirkland – 1st Team All-Region
Hannah Hendrix – 1st Team All-Region
Hailey Rachal – 2nd Team All-Region
Your hard work, leadership, and Tiger pride shined all season long. Congratulations, ladies — Claxton is proud of you!
We’re proud to announce our 2025 GHSA Region 3A-Division II All-Region selections!
Jayda Jordan – Utility Player of the Year & 1st Team All-Region
Gaby Francis – 1st Team All-Region
Abi Kirkland – 1st Team All-Region
Hannah Hendrix – 1st Team All-Region
Hailey Rachal – 2nd Team All-Region
Your hard work, leadership, and Tiger pride shined all season long. Congratulations, ladies — Claxton is proud of you!
💛🖤 Mission Possible at CMS! 💛🖤
Our amazing CMS teachers proudly wore their new Mission Possible shirts to remind students that our expectations are high — and that every goal is achievable! 🌟
Together, we’re showing our students that with determination and teamwork, the mission IS possible! 🚀
#MissionPossible #CMSPride #TigerStrong #ClaxtonTigers #ExcellenceInAction
Our amazing CMS teachers proudly wore their new Mission Possible shirts to remind students that our expectations are high — and that every goal is achievable! 🌟
Together, we’re showing our students that with determination and teamwork, the mission IS possible! 🚀
#MissionPossible #CMSPride #TigerStrong #ClaxtonTigers #ExcellenceInAction
🍎✨ Thank You, Georgia Southern PPB Students! ✨🍎
Mrs. Kelly’s class celebrated McCullough Mathews and Jasmine Terrell, PPB students from Georgia Southern University, as the special recipients of our October Sunshine Basket! ☀️
These future teachers have spent the past few months learning, laughing, and sharing stories with our students. The class looked forward to their visits every Monday and Wednesday and will truly miss them! 💛
We wish McCullough and Jasmine the best as they continue their journey to becoming amazing educators! 📚💫 #ClaxtonElementary #TigerPride #FutureTeachers
Mrs. Kelly’s class celebrated McCullough Mathews and Jasmine Terrell, PPB students from Georgia Southern University, as the special recipients of our October Sunshine Basket! ☀️
These future teachers have spent the past few months learning, laughing, and sharing stories with our students. The class looked forward to their visits every Monday and Wednesday and will truly miss them! 💛
We wish McCullough and Jasmine the best as they continue their journey to becoming amazing educators! 📚💫 #ClaxtonElementary #TigerPride #FutureTeachers
Learning is delicious and essential! 🧠 Students in Ms. Johnson's and Ms. McNeal's class got hands-on with a fantastic cooking lesson. 🧑🍳 They practiced critical life skills by reading and following a recipe precisely, all while getting a taste of STEM! 🍎
This fun, interdisciplinary activity demonstrated exactly how math (measurements, fractions!) and science (chemical reactions, heat!) work together to create something amazing. From measuring ingredients to enjoying the final product, these students proved that following directions and teamwork lead to sweet success! Great job, everyone! 👏
#TigerPride #STEMinAction #CookingClass #LifeSkills #MathAndScience #FollowTheRecipe 📚🧁
ECSS Board of Education Work Session
Thursday, November 6, 2025 6:00pm
Central Office Professional Learning Room
Thursday, November 6, 2025 6:00pm
Central Office Professional Learning Room
We are appreciative of the Culinary Production students who have been rolling up their sleeves each day this semester and have spent time in the School Nutrition Program kitchen, helping prepare breakfast foods!
From learning proper food safety and preparation techniques to seeing firsthand what it takes to nourish an entire school, these students are gaining real-world experience and building skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.
We’re so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the culinary arts.
A huge thank-you to our School Nutrition team for mentoring and supporting our young chefs as they continue to grow!
Pictured: Joselin Baltazar-Venegas, Ms. Lucille Brewton, Haeley Yacuta Cabrera, and Isabel Binuelo.
From learning proper food safety and preparation techniques to seeing firsthand what it takes to nourish an entire school, these students are gaining real-world experience and building skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.
We’re so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the culinary arts.
A huge thank-you to our School Nutrition team for mentoring and supporting our young chefs as they continue to grow!
Pictured: Joselin Baltazar-Venegas, Ms. Lucille Brewton, Haeley Yacuta Cabrera, and Isabel Binuelo.
Today sophomores interested in pursuing a career in construction interviewed with Todd Padgett and general contractor, Richard DeLoach. These interviews were held to identify the first carpentry cohort that will start in January.
These young men prepared resumes, dressed for success, confidently answered questions, and completed a measurement performance task. Best of luck to all applicants!
#TheDEN #communitypartnerships #collegecareerready
These young men prepared resumes, dressed for success, confidently answered questions, and completed a measurement performance task. Best of luck to all applicants!
#TheDEN #communitypartnerships #collegecareerready
🎀 Red Ribbon Week at CMS Was a Huge Success! ❤️
Students and staff showed their Tiger Pride all week long by dressing up for themed days and celebrating making healthy choices! 🐯✨
We wrapped up the week with an exciting pep rally — parents joined us for an informational session with Mrs. Snyder, then faced off against the teachers in a fun game of Nine Square! 🙌
Students also competed in dodgeball, and our 7th graders came out on top! 💪
We proudly recognized our Tennis Team, Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams, and students with perfect attendance so far this year. 🎾🏀👏
Our amazing cheerleaders and band kept the energy high and made the event unforgettable! 🎶🎉
#RedRibbonWeek #CMSPride #TigerStrong #ClaxtonTigers #HealthyChoices #CommunitySpirit
Students and staff showed their Tiger Pride all week long by dressing up for themed days and celebrating making healthy choices! 🐯✨
We wrapped up the week with an exciting pep rally — parents joined us for an informational session with Mrs. Snyder, then faced off against the teachers in a fun game of Nine Square! 🙌
Students also competed in dodgeball, and our 7th graders came out on top! 💪
We proudly recognized our Tennis Team, Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams, and students with perfect attendance so far this year. 🎾🏀👏
Our amazing cheerleaders and band kept the energy high and made the event unforgettable! 🎶🎉
#RedRibbonWeek #CMSPride #TigerStrong #ClaxtonTigers #HealthyChoices #CommunitySpirit
🌟 Ms. Swift’s Class is Reaching for the Stars! 🌟
This week, our students learned all about the attributes of stars — from brightness and color to size and temperature! They even got to research their own stars and share some out-of-this-world facts with the class. 🌠💫
We’re so proud of their curiosity and excitement for learning!
This week, our students learned all about the attributes of stars — from brightness and color to size and temperature! They even got to research their own stars and share some out-of-this-world facts with the class. 🌠💫
We’re so proud of their curiosity and excitement for learning!
CHS Students Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Public Safety!
🚨 Our Claxton High School freshmen had an amazing field trip, visiting the Claxton Police Department and the Claxton Public Safety Complex.
Students learned firsthand about patrol operations, communications, and community policing from Chief Kirkland, Lt. McKinnon, and SRO Smith. They also got an up-close look at fire equipment and emergency procedures thanks to Deputy Fire Chief Croft! 🚒
As Coach McLean said, "This experience gave our students a real look at the people and systems that protect our community every day.”
#TheDEN #ClaxtonTigers #CommunityPolicing #FireSafety #CareerConnections #RealWorldLearning 👮♀️🔥
🚨 Our Claxton High School freshmen had an amazing field trip, visiting the Claxton Police Department and the Claxton Public Safety Complex.
Students learned firsthand about patrol operations, communications, and community policing from Chief Kirkland, Lt. McKinnon, and SRO Smith. They also got an up-close look at fire equipment and emergency procedures thanks to Deputy Fire Chief Croft! 🚒
As Coach McLean said, "This experience gave our students a real look at the people and systems that protect our community every day.”
#TheDEN #ClaxtonTigers #CommunityPolicing #FireSafety #CareerConnections #RealWorldLearning 👮♀️🔥
🎃 CMS Jr. Betas Spread Halloween Cheer! 🦇
A few of our CMS Jr. Beta Club members joined in on the fun at Claxton Elementary School’s Trunk-or-Treat for the Pre-K students! 🍬👻
Everyone — from our Jr. Betas to the little ones and adults — had an amazing time celebrating together! 💛🖤
#ClaxtonTigers #CMSJrBeta #CommunitySpirit #TigerPride #TrunkOrTreat
A few of our CMS Jr. Beta Club members joined in on the fun at Claxton Elementary School’s Trunk-or-Treat for the Pre-K students! 🍬👻
Everyone — from our Jr. Betas to the little ones and adults — had an amazing time celebrating together! 💛🖤
#ClaxtonTigers #CMSJrBeta #CommunitySpirit #TigerPride #TrunkOrTreat
CHS Cross Country: Full Effort, Great Season! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed hard at sectionals in Wilcox County on Saturday, November 1, 2025. While none of our incredible runners qualified for state, we want to give massive shoutouts for their dedication! 🖤💛
🌟 A special congratulations to Ben Zamora, who led our team with consistent dedication all season long!
🌟 And a huge high-five to Bryson Stanfield for running his Personal Best (PB) of the season at the sectionals race!
We are so proud of the hard work, commitment, and heart shown by every runner this year! Thank you for a great season, Tigers!
#CHSCrossCountry #GoTigers #PersonalBest #CrossCountry #BlackAndGold #RestoreTheRoar 🖤💛
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed hard at sectionals in Wilcox County on Saturday, November 1, 2025. While none of our incredible runners qualified for state, we want to give massive shoutouts for their dedication! 🖤💛
🌟 A special congratulations to Ben Zamora, who led our team with consistent dedication all season long!
🌟 And a huge high-five to Bryson Stanfield for running his Personal Best (PB) of the season at the sectionals race!
We are so proud of the hard work, commitment, and heart shown by every runner this year! Thank you for a great season, Tigers!
#CHSCrossCountry #GoTigers #PersonalBest #CrossCountry #BlackAndGold #RestoreTheRoar 🖤💛
