
🎤✨ Congratulations to Our Claxton Elementary MLK Community Writing Competition Winners! ✨🎤
We are so proud of these talented students for their inspiring writing and dedication to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Their words reflect the power of change, courage, and perseverance.
🏆 Pre-K Winners
🥇 1st Place – The Little Rock Nine (Tanesha Herrington’s Class)
🥈 2nd Place – Collaboration of Changes (Amari Hagan’s Class)
🥉 3rd Place – Rosetta Tharpe (Madolyn Hendrix’s Class)
🏆 K-2 Winners
🥇 1st Place – Mekhi McNeal (All About Rosa Parks)
🥈 2nd Place – Ansley Smith (Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK #1))
🥉 3rd Place – Ames Tucker (All About Jackie Robinson)
🏆 3-5 Winners
🥇 1st Place – Kason Pack (MLK)
🥈 2nd Place – Yazmine Gonzalez (Working Together for Change)
🥉 3rd Place – Daisy Scott (It Started With a Dream)
Your voices and passion truly make a difference. Well done, everyone! 👏✨
#MLKWritingCompetition #CESWriters #StudentVoices #Inspiration




Spreading Love, One Card at a Time ❤️
CHS freshman Citlaly Hernandez-Ramirez has a heart for serving others and leadership, always looking for ways to make a difference. Every weekend, as she travels to Metter, she passes by a rehabilitation center and notices an elderly woman sitting at the window, gazing outside. This sight made her wonder—do the residents there receive Valentine’s Day cards?
That simple yet powerful thought sparked an idea. Citlaly decided to create 80 handmade Valentine’s Day cards to spread love and joy to the residents of the rehab center. Wanting to make an even greater impact, she brought her idea to the Claxton High School leadership class and asked Mrs. Francis if her peers would help bring this vision to life. Without hesitation, the CHS Leadership team jumped on board, working together to craft heartfelt messages for the residents.
Now, thanks to Citlaly’s compassion and leadership, the CHS leadership team is hard at work, ensuring that each resident will receive a special Valentine’s card filled with love and encouragement.
This project is a beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. ❤️ Let’s continue to spread love and brighten someone’s day!
#CHSLeadership #SpreadingLove #ValentinesDayKindness #ServantLeadership





Mrs. Ray and her middle school Tigers at The Academy sure do LOVE small group reading and writing time! 📖
#GrowingMindsBuildingFutures #TheAcademy


Students in iTeach Maker Club were fully immersed in storytelling and coding with Sphero BOLT! The room was silent during the planning phase—you could have heard a pen drop as they carefully crafted their stories. Then, as they executed their code, the classroom transformed into a vibrant scene of movement, light, and sound! They explored asynchronous and synchronous programming, utilized delay blocks, and brought their creativity to life in ways that were both engaging and educational. From scary stories to high-speed chases, their stories filled the room, showcasing the perfect blend of literacy, creativity, and computer science. This hands-on learning experience kept students captivated from start to finish, proving that coding isn’t just about logic—it’s about storytelling too!







This month, we celebrate Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE)—a pathway to success for students preparing for high-demand careers! CTAE programs equip students with real-world skills, hands-on experience, and industry certifications that set them up for future success in college, careers, and beyond. From firefighting to healthcare, business to agriculture, and everything in between—CTAE is shaping tomorrow’s workforce today! Join us in recognizing our faculty who make CTAE a game-changer! #CTAESuccess #FutureReady #TheDEN

🐅🖤💛 Claxton High School Tigers 💛🖤🐅
🎉🏆 Congratulations to our top 3 finishers from the Community MLK Writing and Oratorical Competition! 📝🎤
🥇 1st Place: Daphne Mattox – "Harriette and Harry T. Moore"
🥈 2nd Place: Emily Stephens – "Equality of Women's Rights"
🥉 3rd Place: Brenae Cross – "Collaborators of Change"
👏 A special thank you to the Evans County Afro-American Society for supporting ECCSS students! Your encouragement makes a difference! 💛
#ClaxtonHigh #TigerPride #MLKCompetition #YoungVoicesMatter #BlackAndGold 🐯✨


📚✨ 7th Graders Share Their Favorite Reads! ✨📚
Our CMS 7th graders are showcasing their favorite books on a giant sign in the hallway for all to see! 🎉
What better way to discover your next great read than through peer recommendations? 📖💡
#ReadersAreLeaders #BookRecommendations #CMSPride #LoveForReading


🎉📚 Final Treasure Chest Winner Announced! 🎉📚
Congratulations to our final Treasure Chest winner – Jesús Daneri Marcos! 🏆🎁 The Book Blast is going strong as we head into the final days of the event!
It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn prizes, and help your child’s teacher win a shopping spree for books and classroom supplies! 📖✨
📢 How it works:
✅ 60% of the class registered + 10+ invites = $100 shopping spree for the teacher!
✅ ALL students registered + 10+ invites = $200 shopping spree for the teacher!
Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/ClaxtonSchs30417 to participate and make a difference in your child’s classroom!
#BooksAreFun #BookBlast #BookBlastAdventures #GiveLiteracy #Kids #Read 📚❤️


📝 Hard at Work: 3rd Graders Shine in Informational Writing! 📚
Third graders at Claxton Elementary are putting their writing skills to the test! 📚✍️ After reading paired passages, they responded to a prompt, self-assessed using the GMAS checklist and rubric, and worked together to provide peer feedback.
Students even had the chance to improve their writing after teacher conferencing and peer discussions. Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🐯✏️
#CESWriters #InformationalWriting #KeepOnWriting #ClaxtonTigers



📢✨ CHS Beta Club Presents: Say Yes to the Prom Dress! ✨👗
Join us for our 2nd annual Say Yes to the Prom Dress event on Wednesday, February 19, & Thursday, February 20, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, in Mrs. Lane's classroom (B103)!
👗 Dresses 👠 Shoes 💍 Jewelry & more will be available for students to find the perfect look for our Feathers and Bow Tie Fascination Prom on March 22, 2025!
💛🖤 If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Lane at llane@evanscountyschools.org
#SayYesToThePromDress #CHSBetaClub #PromReady #FeathersAndBowTies #BlackAndGold #Tigers


Reminder:
🗓️Friday, February 14, and Monday, February 17, are holidays for students.
🗓️Monday, February 17, is a holiday for staff.
We wish all of the Tiger Nation a safe and happy break and Presidents Day!


📚🎉 Congratulations to our final Book Blast Infinity Fridge winner, Kyree Calhoun! 🎉📚
The Book Blast is still going strong as we enter the final days of this exciting event. There’s still time to:
✨ Complete your Treasure Map
✨ Earn awesome prizes
✨ Help your child’s teachers earn a shopping spree for books and classroom supplies!
Here’s how:
📖 If 60% of classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher earns a $100 shopping spree.
📖 If ALL classroom students invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher earns a $200 shopping spree!
Click here to participate: https://app.booksarefun.com/ClaxtonSchs30417
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference for our students and teachers! 📖 #BookBlast #BooksAreFun #ReadingAdventure


Please see the press release below regarding Evans Co. BOE's intent to adopt a millage rate of 14 mills.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/nnrt2wtc


🎤✨ Congratulations to our MLK Speech Contest Winners! ✨🎤
We are so proud of these talented students for their inspiring speeches and dedication to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy:
🏆 1st Place (Tie): Breyona Bacon & Emmie Stanfield
🥈 2nd Place: Brystol Rhiner
🥉 3rd Place: Lizzie Sapp
Your words and passion truly make a difference. Well done, everyone! 👏
#MLKSpeechContest #StudentVoices #Inspiration


📚🎉 Read-A-Thon Champions Celebrated with a Special Treat! 🍔🍦
Congratulations to the top classes from Pre-K through 5th grade who logged the most minutes during our Fall Read-A-Thon! As a reward for their hard work, these amazing readers enjoyed a fun off-campus lunch at Dairy Queen! 🏆📖
A huge thank you to Dairy Queen for hosting us and making this such a special experience! Your kindness and hospitality gave our students an unforgettable celebration! ❤️👏
Great job, readers! Keep turning those pages and logging those minutes—who knows what fun rewards will come next? 🚀📚
#CESReaders #ReadAThonWinners #KeepReading #DairyQueen #ThankYouDQ #ReadingRocks











📢✨👑 Miss Claxton Middle School Scholarship Pageant 2025 👑✨📢
📅 Saturday, February 22, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 CHS Cafetorium
This year’s theme: "Beauties on the Bayou" 🌿💫 Join us as our reigning Miss CMS 2024, Rylee Lane, passes down her crown to a new deserving queen! Eight incredible young ladies will be competing for the title of Miss CMS! 👑💛🖤
🎟️ Admission: $5.00
📖 Program Books: $1.00
🏆 People’s Choice Voting will take place in the lobby!
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📸 CMS Contestants with Rylee (L to R):
Reagan Lovett, Chloe Blocker, Kindle Tessanne, Danika Mikell, Allison Minis, Katt Keel, La'lanee Fields, and Rylee Lane, Miss CMS 2024.
(Not pictured: Haylee Saldano)
Come out and support these amazing young ladies! 🌟🐯 #MissCMS2025 #BeautiesOnTheBayou #TigersBlackAndGold #CMSPride #CrowningMoment


Please see this information from our friends at the Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce about the Claxton Rattlesnake & Wildlife Festival!!! The Claxton Rattlesnake & Wildlife Festival Parade will be held Saturday, March 8th, in conjunction with the 57th Annual Rattlesnake & Wildlife Festival. Parade will start at 10:00 am. Application, guidelines, and route information can be found using the link below! https://tinyurl.com/4ez2tpdp


📚⚡ Power Up! ⚡📚
🎉 A big congratulations to our 3rd Book Blast Infinity Fridge Winner, Logan Newton! 🎉
Did you know that every Book Blast contribution helps ensure all our students receive books? Once your student earns all 10 books from their book list, additional contributions go even further—providing more books for classrooms, the library, and students across our school.
Your support truly makes a difference in fostering a love for reading and empowering young minds! Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey. 📖
#BooksAreFun #Literacy #BookBlastAdventures #ReadingRules


🏀🎉 CMS Pep-Rally Highlights! 🎉⚽
On Friday, February 7th, CMS celebrated our amazing 8th grade basketball players and cheerleaders with a spirited pep rally! 🎉 Parents joined in the fun as we recognized these talented students for their hard work and dedication.
⚽ Soccer Shoutout!
The CMS Soccer teams were also introduced, gearing up for their season ahead! 🙌
🏆 Dodgeball Madness!
The Houses faced off in an epic dodgeball competition, with the House of Amistad claiming victory! 💪
👩🏫 vs. 👨🎓 Teachers vs. Students!
In a thrilling teachers vs. students dodgeball match, the teachers came out on top! 🎯 Way to go, team!
It was a day full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit. Let’s keep the momentum going, CMS!🖤✨ #CMSPride #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork







🎉📚 100 Days Smarter! 🎉📚
Claxton Elementary had a blast celebrating the 100th Day of School on Friday, February 7th! From fun activities to students dressing as 100-year-olds, our halls were full of laughter and learning! 👵🧓✨
We’re now 100 days smarter and excited for the rest of the school year! 🐯📖
📸 Check out the fun!
#100thDayOfSchool #CES100DaysSmarter #ClaxtonTigers #100YearsYoung




