Evans County Schools

🧬 Exciting days in Ms. Minis's and Ms. Hendrix's Biology classes! 🧪📚 Students dove into the world of cellular transport by exploring the cell membrane using chicken eggs. Hands-on learning at its best! 🥚💡 #ScienceInAction #BiologyLab #CellMembrane #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #STEMeducation #ClassroomExperiments 🚀

Please see the press release below regarding an alleged threat made at CMS this afternoon. CMS administrators and law enforcement investigate alleged threat; no credible threat determined. All threats are taken seriously and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Precautionary safety measures will be implemented. More info: https://tinyurl.com/2et4kxn4

🏆🐯🖤💛Congratulations to our CHS Girls and Boys Cross Country teams who competed in the state meet on Saturday, November 9th in Carrollton, GA! 🎉💛🖤🐯🏆 Our boys finished in 22nd place, and our girls finished in 14th place! 💪 We're so proud of all their hard work this season. 🙌👏 #TigerPride #TigerRunners #BlackAndGold 🐾

🎃🍁 Field Trip Fun at Poppell Farms Pumpkin Patch! 🍁🎃 Our Claxton Elementary School first graders had an amazing time visiting Poppell Farms Pumpkin Patch on November 6th! These photos capture the excitement and fall fun with Ms. Fallin and Mrs. Abler’s classes as they explored the pumpkin patch, learned about farm life, and enjoyed the beautiful autumn day. 🌾🍂 We love seeing our students make memories and learn outside the classroom! 🧡

MARK YOUR CALENDER!!! CMS is offering parents an opportunity to have COFFEE with the COUNSELOR. This will take place on Thursday, November 21st, from 8 until 9 AM. Stop by, have some coffee and spend time with your child's counselor, and learn important information that will help you and your middle schooler at home.

📢🩸 Calling All Donors! 🩸📢 CHS Health Science and Shepeard Community Blood Center invite you to give the gift of life! Join us on Monday, November 18th from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM for a Community Blood Drive held in the Health Science Classroom. 🏫❤️ This event is open to everyone—let's make a difference together! 🌍💉 If you have questions, reach out to Mrs. LaKeisha Welch at lwelch@evanscountyschools.org. 🗓️ Mark your calendars and come save lives! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ #DonateBlood #CHSBloodDrive #GiveLife #ShepeardBloodCenter #CommunityEvent #TheDEN

📚✨ Get Ready for the CMS Book Fair! ✨📚 The CMS Book Fair is just around the corner! Starting Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, students can explore and shop for their favorite books. Here’s how it works: 📅 ELA Class Visits: Monday or Tuesday 📅 Open Shopping: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (with teacher permission) Bring cash, checks, or cards – all payment types are accepted! All proceeds are used to buy new books for the media center. Let’s inspire a love for reading and support our school. See you at the fair! 📖❤️ #CMSBookFair #LoveForReading #SupportOurSchool

🎉 Thank you to all the friends and family who joined CHS Beta Club for the 2024 Fall Induction Ceremony! 🎓 Our Senior Beta Club inducted over 30 new members and officially welcomed this year's club officers. 👏 Congratulations to all the students whose hard work was recognized with an invitation to join this amazing club! 🌟 #CHSBetaClub #FallInduction2024 #Congratulations #ProudMoment #BetaClubFamily #StudentSuccess

🍦🗳️ Pre-K Votes for Ice Cream Party! 🗳️🍦 Mrs. Cowart and Ms. Christin’s Pre-K class had an exciting voting experience this Tuesday! 🎉 They held a mini election to choose the type of attendance party they’ll enjoy on Friday. After a close race (and even a recount!), ice cream was declared the winner! 🍨✨ Way to go, future voters! 🗳️🍦

You're invited to the CHS School Governance Team Meeteing on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5PM in the CHS/CMS PLT Room. This meeting is open to all stakeholders, not just School Governance Team Members. The meeting agenda is available on the CHS School Governance Team webpage at https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/page/chs-school-governance-team #SGT #TigerPride #StakeholderSupportIsAppreciated

📚✨ 6th Graders Dive into Real-World Skills at JA BizTown! ✨📚 Our CMS 6th graders recently visited Georgia Southern University, Savannah Campus, to take part in the JA BizTown® Experience – an exciting hands-on learning opportunity that brings classroom concepts to life! 🏙️📝 Through JA BizTown, students in Ms. Moore's career classes learned what it’s like to run a business, manage money, and even vote for a mayor! They gained a firsthand look at what it means to be citizens, workers, and consumers in a community, building essential skills for the future. 💼💵 Here’s what our students are taking away from this experience: A deeper understanding of the free enterprise system and the roles they play in it. Money management skills, including banking and economic concepts. Insight into community responsibilities, rights, and soft skills for success in the workplace. We’re so proud of these future leaders and can’t wait to see how they apply these lessons in their journey ahead! 🌟 #CMSFutureLeaders #JABizTown #RealWorldLearning #CareerEducation

We invite you to come out to Rolling Monkey in Statesboro, GA on November 14th from 5:00PM to 9:00PM to help support our Small Town Big Sound,. A percentage of sales will go back to our Tiger Pride marching band. Our Booster President, Mrs.Bobbie Harvey, will be a guest roller starting at 7:00PM, along with our own CMS band director, Ms.Grimes, who will be rolling the entire event. If you are in for a delicious treat, unforgettable experience, and want to help give back to our award winning band ,we will see you there!!! #SmallTownBigSound #BandNight #TigerPride

Dr. Jae Lee, Associate Professor of Economics, at East Georgia State College visited Mrs. Lane's business classes on Friday, November 8. Dr. Lee spoke about opportunities at East Georgia, including a new Financial Technology degree that is offered. #RealLifeConnection #TigersBuildingSuccess #TheDen

🍂❤️ CMS Holiday Food Drive! ❤️🍂 Our students are collecting items for the CMS Food Drive. Students can deliver donations to their Tiger Pride teacher until November 21st to help families in need this season. Let’s come together as a community to make the holidays a little brighter and easier for those who need it most. Every item counts! Thank you for supporting this effort and showing the power of Tiger Pride! 🐯💪 #CMSFoodDrive #TigerPride #CommunityGiving

JUST A REMINDER...Claxton Middle School is holding a School Governance Meeting at CMS...THIS THURSDAY, November 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM. All stakeholders are invited to attend.

❤️ Honoring Veterans with Gratitude❤️ Mrs. Hickman's 7th grade ELA classes took to the hallways this Veterans Day to share heartfelt thank-you notes dedicated to our veterans. Their beautiful messages of appreciation remind us all of the sacrifices made by those who have served. We are so proud of our students for honoring our heroes. Thank you, veterans, for your service and dedication. 🇺🇸✨ #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CMSProud

🚌🌲 5th Graders Explore Magnolia Springs State Park! 🌲🦎 5th Graders traveled to Magnolia Springs State Park where they put their knowledge of vertebrates and invertebrates to the test. Students participated in discussions with the local park ranger as they hiked around and observed animals in their natural habitat. 🐢🐍🐞

📢 Rock the School with Kindness - This Wednesday! 🌟 Join us on Wednesday, November 13th, to spread kindness throughout Claxton Elementary! 🎉 Our "Rock the School with Kindness" campaign is all about encouraging students, teachers, and staff to make a positive impact by practicing acts of kindness. Let’s make our school an even better place to learn and grow by supporting each other, showing respect, and celebrating kindness. 💙 Let’s rock this challenge together and make kindness a priority! 🎸💫

✨ On Monday, November 11, 2024, CHS held a heartfelt Veterans Day Program to honor our veterans and their sacrifices. 🙏❤️ The morning began with a special breakfast, hosted for local veterans and prepared by Mrs. Cindy Hart and her talented culinary arts students. 🍽️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 Dr. Mizell opened the program with welcoming remarks, and Kaydence Snellgrove greeted our honored guests. Brianna Pittman led the invocation, bringing the crowd together in reflection. 🙌 Hannah Hendrix shared the history of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” followed by a beautiful performance by the CHS band. Miya Herrington led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the CHS chorus moved us with “American Tears.” 🎶💧 Alex Carbone shared a brief history of Veterans Day, setting the stage for our guest speaker, Msgt Travis Crosby, USAF, introduced by Coach Lanier. 🎖️ The CHS band then played “American Heroes: Salute to Armed Forces,” with each branch’s song honoring those who served. The program closed with final remarks from Dr. Mizell, wrapping up a memorable event honoring our veterans. Thank you to all who served and those who made this day possible! ❤️💙 #VeteransDay2024 #CHSPride #HonoringHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #CommunitySpirit #AmericanHeroes

Today, November 11, is Veterans Day. Please join ECCSS in showing appreciation for those Veterans and active military service members we love in our local community and afar! Please drop a ❤️🤍💙 below to pay tribute to the special Veterans and active military members in your life!