Evans County Charter School System

CMS hosted a 6th grade orientation event for the current CES 5th graders. The students walked from CES to CMS and were greeted by the CMS Tiger Trustees who took them on a tour of CMS. They also got to spin the RCA House Wheel and find out which house family they will be a part of when they are 6th graders in the fall. Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. Rushing and some of the Tiger Trustee students went over important information and allowed them to ask questions. We were very excited to have our upcoming 6th graders in our home this week, and we look forward to you being a part of our CMS Tiger family in August!

There will be a 9th grade orientation held on May 23rd, at 5:00 PM, in the CMS/CHS Cafetorium. Please see attached flyer for details.

CMS held its annual band and chorus concert on Thursday, May 18th. The band, conducted by Miss Melanie Grimes, performed a selection of songs that were themed around the five senses, and the chorus, led by Mr. Maurice Burney, sang "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Hallelujah."

Please see the press release below regarding ECCSS’s upcoming network transition. https://tinyurl.com/ycyx7rmf

🎓💛🎓🖤Let's hear it for the CHS Class of 2023!🎓💛🎓🖤 Reminder: Graduation is this Saturday, May 20th, at 8:00 AM, at Bell Memorial Field. ECCSS continues to implement its clear bag policy and safety screenings to ensure a safe and secure experience for all of our Tigers and guests! See link below for specifics!💛🖤💛 https://tinyurl.com/2eter4ts 🎓📰💛🖤Graduation Keepsake Alert🎓📰💛🖤 Also, if you haven't seen the Claxton Enterprise this week, be sure to get your copy! Our Class of 2023, CHS Tigers are proudly featured in the graduation insert! We are thrilled to see pictures of our graduates, honor graduates, valedictorians and salutatorians, and our senior superlatives! #ClassOf2023 #WeLoveOurTigers

Congratulations to our CMS 2023-2024 Softball Team!

🗣️🌟 Celebrating National Speech Language Pathologist Day! 🌟🗣️ Today, we honor those who dedicate themselves to helping individuals improve their communication skills. We appreciate your dedication and expertise! Thank you for making a difference for our Tigers! #NationalSpeechLanguagePathologistDay #CelebrateOurStaff

Let's give 💛🖤💛ALL THE TIGER CHEERS💛🖤💛 to these retirees and their incredible careers!!!! We love our ECCSS Retiring Class of 2023!!! On Monday, we celebrated the retirement of the following educators: Dr. Tonya Blocker Ms. Donna Mayfield Mr. Adolphus Oglesby Ms. Doris Porter Ms. Jenny Price Ms. Laura Sapp Ms. April Smith We wish all of our retirees a glorious and fulfilling retirement! Thank you for all you've poured into our students, staff, families, and community over the years! Your commitment to ECCSS is commendable, and we are all inspired by the positive impact each of you has had on so many! THANK YOU!!! #TigerRetirees #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger #WeLoveOurTigers

CMS will hold an academic awards program on Thursday, May 25th. The 8th grade program will begin at 8:15, and the 6/7th grades program will begin at 9:45. Students will be notified if they are receiving an award.

6th grade students in Mrs. Myers's science class are embarking on an exciting exploration of minerals. These young geologists are immersing themselves in studying minerals and discovering their formation, properties, and types. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and learning games, the students are gaining a deeper understanding of Earth's hidden gems. These 6th graders are developing scientific knowledge and fostering an appreciation for the intricate beauty of our planet's geological wonders.

On Thursday, May 11, CHS dedicated some lemon trees planted in memory of Mrs. Julie Sikes. Mrs. Sikes' family members were special guests for the program which included words from Dr. Paul Mizell, Mrs. Holly Durrence, Dr. Marty Waters, and Karon Taylor (CHS Alumni- Class of 2021), as well as a song performed by CHS Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Maurice Burney. Ms. Tammy Hall and Dr. Mizell unveiled the temporary sign for the orchard. CHS appreciates the students, staff, and family of Ms. Sikes for joining us to dedicate this orchard in loving memory of Ms. Sikes. #ForeverInOurHearts

8th grade student, Breanna Stephens, shared some of her artistic knowledge with Mrs. Nicoli's 5th period art class. Breanna, an Evans County 4-H member, adapted her DPA project on art backgrounds into a digital presentation that she used to teach the mini lesson to Mrs. Nicoli's class. The students learned that there are different backgrounds used in comics, and then they were able to practice drawing their own comic. Great job, Breanna!

JUST A REMINDER...The Claxton Middle School Spring Band Concert is TONIGHT at 5 PM. The location has been changed to the CMS/CHS cafetorium. We hope to see you there!

CHS TAPs student, Cristian Munoz- Jacome, worked with Mrs Phillips’ class this year & quickly won the hearts of these 2nd graders. #CES

Letter "T" is for Tie Dye Tuesday and Temporary Tattoos. PreK's ABC Countdown continues....

Friday, May 10 was the last day these Class of 2023 students walked the halls of CHS as students. CMS and CHS celebrated them with a Senior Walk. Their next big walk will be Saturday, May 20 at 8AM at the Pecan Grove. #WeLoveOurSeniors #ClassOf2023

Claxton Middle honored athletes with an athletic banquet on Tuesday night. We are very proud of our students' athletic accomplishments, and we applaud you on an outstanding performance!

Please help ECCSS recognize and celebrate these highlights from our Evans County Board of Education (BOE) meetings last week! Our K-12 grade-level winners and FDRESA top finishers from the Young Georgia Authors and our CHS FLEX top three finishing businesses were recognized. CHS students who qualified for nationals in Beta and Culinary Arts received special recognition. Grade-level winners from the City of Hagan's Georgia Cities Week Coloring and Writing Competitions were recognized. Dr. Blocker presented our ECCSS School Nutrition Program staff with a certificate for School Lunch Hero Day! We are proud of these students and our staff, and we appreciate our staff, families, and community for supporting these AMAZING TIGERS! #WeLoveOurTigers #CelebrateOurStudents #CelebrateOurStaff

REMINDER...All CMS library books are due by May 19th. Students can bring their books to the media center to return them any time before then. Chromebooks and chargers will be collected on the following schedule: 7th Grade-Thursday, May 18th; 8th Grade-Friday, May 19th; 6th Grade-Monday, May 22nd.

The Countdown continues! S is for Sunglasses, shade, and style! PreK is loving this Summertime weather! #CES