Evans County Charter School System

🎉🏃‍♂️ Get Ready for Field Day Fun at Claxton Elementary! 🏃‍♀️🎉 Here are the dates for each grade level’s Field Day: Pre-K: Friday, May 9th Kindergarten: Thursday, May 15th 1st Grade: Thursday, May 15th 2nd Grade: Friday, May 16th 3rd Grade: Friday, May 16th 4th Grade: Wednesday, May 14th 5th Grade: Wednesday, May 14th We can’t wait to see our students enjoy a day full of games, teamwork, and excitement! 🎈🏅 #ClaxtonElementary #FieldDay2025 #FunInTheSun #ReadySetGrow

💛🖤💛Celebrating the ECCSS Retiring Class of 2025 and Wishing Our ONE AND ONLY Retiring Tiger All the BEST in Retirement💛🖤💛 Please help us celebrate and recognize the one and only retiring member of our ECCSS staff! Thank you, Ms. Kim Brannen, for your five years of service to the students of ECCSS!

🎢 Good Luck, CMS STEM Students! 🎢 Join us in wishing the Claxton Middle School STEM class the best of luck as they head to The Carowinds in North Carolina to compete in the rollercoaster building competition! 🛠️🎡 We’re so proud of their hard work, creativity, and engineering skills—and we can’t wait to see their designs in action! 💡🚀 📣 Safe travels! Take that CMS spirit with you! You've got this! 💛🖤 #CMSTigers #STEMChallenge #CarowindsCompetition #FutureEngineers #SafeTravels #EvansCountyCharterSchools #CMSPride

📚✏️ GMAS Testing is Almost Here, Tigers! ✏️📚 Claxton Elementary 3rd–5th graders will be taking the Georgia Milestones (GMAS) tests May 5–8! 🐾 🗓️ Testing Schedule: Monday: ELA Section 1 Tuesday: ELA Sections 1–2 Wednesday: Math Sections 1–2 Thursday: Science (5th Grade Only) 🎯 Testing Tips for Success: Arrive early Get a good night’s rest Eat a good breakfast You’ve worked hard all year, and now it’s time to shine! ✨ You’ve got this, Tigers! 💛🖤🐯 #GMAS2025 #TigerPride #CESStrong #YouGotThis #ReadySetGrow

🚗⚠️Looking back on an impactful lesson! 🚗⚠️ As an important pre-prom learning session, our CHS juniors and seniors participated in a powerful safety event with the Claxton Police Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (G.O.H.S.). Students got a hands-on demonstration of the dangers of impaired driving and participated in a series of engaging stations to learn more about how important it is to make good and safe decisions for prom and each and every day! Big thanks to our School Resource Officers and all involved in delivering this important lesson! 💛🖤

Please join us Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the CES cafeteria, from 4-5 PM, for a retirement and dedication ceremony! We look forward to recognizing our honored guests: Kim Brannen Pennie Mobley Please make plans to join us as we celebrate two incredible Tigers! 🐯 #WeLoveOurTigers #ClassOf2025Retiree #SNPDedication

Tiger Nation, please help us spread the word to folks who will be NEW to ECCSS next school year! Registration for NEW PreK-12 students for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Please visit our ECCSS website (https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/) to complete registrations for NEW PreK-12 students. See the image below to find helpful NEW student registration links at the top of our website! Click on the first link to begin NEW student registration! Click on the second link to find helpful information, including a video tutorial, for completing NEW student registration! Click on the , including a video tutorial for New Student Registration! Please use the contact info below if you have questions or need assistance completing registration: CES - Monica Stroud,monicastroud@evanscountyschools.org or (912)739-2714 CMS/CHS/The Academy - Shanna Jackson, sjackson@evanscountyschools.org or (912)739-3993 ***PLEASE NOTE*** Annual updates for the 2025-2026 school year for RETURNING students will open on May 15! Stay tuned for more information!

🎶✨ Be Our Guest Tonight! ✨🎶 Join us for a magical evening of musical performances, presented by the CES Choir and our fabulous music teacher, Miss Bowers! 🎤👑 🎭 Our students are ready to sing their hearts out and take you on a journey through your favorite musical moments! 🌈🐚🌊 🗓️ Tonight – May 1, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Claxton Elementary School We can’t wait to see you there! 💫

📣 You're Invited! Join us for the final Claxton Middle School Governance Team Meeting of the school year! 🏫✨ 🗓 Date: Thursday, May 8th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Claxton Middle School This is your chance to be heard! 🎤 We’re gathering valuable input from parents, staff, and community members as we look ahead to next year. Your voice matters, and your ideas help shape the future of our school! 💡🤝 Let’s finish the year strong—everyone is welcome! #ClaxtonMiddle #SGTMeeting #CommunityMatters #ParentVoice #SchoolLeadership

🎓 REMINDER-Rising 9th Grade Orientation 🎓 We're excited to welcome our future high schoolers! Join us on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30 PM for our Rising 9th Grade Orientation. 📍 Where: CMS/CHS Cafetorium 🕠 When: May 1st at 5:30 PM During this important event, we’ll be discussing: ✅ Individual Graduation Plans ✅ Career Pathways ✅ High School Expectations & Opportunities ✅ And much more! This is a great opportunity for students and parents to get informed, ask questions, and start planning for a successful high school journey. We look forward to seeing you there! #9thGradeOrientation #ClassOf2029 #HighSchoolReady #FutureSuccess

🎉✨ Claxton Elementary Families — Mark your calendars! ✨🎉 We’re excited to announce the dates and times for our End-of-Year Programs! 📚🎓 Come celebrate the amazing achievements of our students: Pre-K: Wednesday, May 21st @ 10:00 AM Kindergarten: Wednesday, May 21st @ 8:30 AM 1st Grade: Tuesday, May 20th @ 8:30 AM 2nd Grade: Tuesday, May 20th @ 10:00 AM 3rd Grade: Monday, May 19th @ 10:00 AM 4th Grade: Monday, May 19th @ 8:30 AM 5th Grade: Tuesday, May 20th @ 6:00 PM We can’t wait to see you there to cheer on our amazing students! 🎉📚 #ClaxtonElementary #EndOfYearCelebrations #ProudMoments

💛🐾 Wrapping up the school year, Tiger Nation! 🐾💛 This awesome group from our senior class took a moment to pose with Mr. Mondesir, one of our incredible support staff members who helps students and families with translations. 🌟🎓 After an advisement session where they talked about finishing the year strong, life after high school, and all the exciting opportunities ahead, they’re feeling ready to conquer the future! 🐯✨ We’re so proud of their hard work, determination, and the connections they’ve built along the way. Graduation is just around the corner, and these Tigers are ready to roar! 🙌

🎉⚽️ ***HISTORY MADE...AGAIN!*** ⚽️🎉 Congratulations to our Claxton High School Girls Soccer Team on their 2-1 Sweet Sixteen WIN on the road at GMC! 🖤💛 For the SECOND time in school history, Lady Tiger Soccer is headed to the Elite 8! 🙌🔥 ***All apologies to the CHS Lady Tiger Soccer team of 2022 and Coach Channa Robinson as they were our FIRST to make Elite 8 Lady Tiger Soccer history!!! We are sorry for the mistake, and we are THRILLED to have another CHS Soccer team follow in their footsteps!!!*** Next stop for our 2025 Lady Tiger Soccer: Trion (near Rome, GA) on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30PM! 🚌📍 Here's the GOFAN link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3592011?schoolId=GA15375 Information from Trion High School: 1. Parking is available in the parking lot across from the field. The field address is Sam R. McCain Stadium, Central Avenue, Trion, GA 30753. 2. Handicap parking is located in the main parking lot across from the field. 3. All coaching pass holders should enter through the right side of the gate and sign in on the GHSA pass list. 4. Tickets are available for sale at the gate for cash only. E-tickets may be purchased online at the GoFans website or through the app. 5. Restrooms and concessions are available at the south end of the field opposite the ticket booth. 6. No animals other than service animals are allowed inside the stadium. 7. No standing on the rails during the game. Let’s keep the momentum going, Tigers! 🐅 ***Post updated to correct Elite 8 historical info and picture of 2022 Elite 8 squad!*** #Elite8Bound #CHSTigers #TigerPride #BlackAndGold #GirlsSoccer #RoadToState #ClaxtonProud

⚽🐅 GAME DAY DETAILS! 🐅⚽ Our Claxton High School Lady Tigers 🖤💛 are heading to Milledgeville to take on GMC this Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM! 🗓️🕠 Let's pack the stands and show off our BLACK and GOLD pride! 🖤💛 ‼️ FAN INFO ‼️ 📍 Location: GMC's Davenport Field (Football Field 🏈) (number 2 on the attached map) — NOT Robertson Field (soccer field)! 📍 Address: 201 E. Greene St., Milledgeville, GA 🅿️ Parking: Corner of Warren St. & Franklin St. 🚗 (Bus and parent parking! #3 on the attached map) 🚪 Entrance Details: Teams ➡️ Gate facing Elbert St. Fans ➡️ Designated fan entrance (#5 on the map) ADA entrance available ♿ (#6 on the map) 🚶‍♀️ Walk Around Miller Hall: Use the crosswalk (#7 on the map) near Cordell Events Center/Kidd Center 🚸, then walk around Miller Hall (do not cut through the building – college classes in session! 🎓). 🪑 Seating: Fans ➡️ WEST side stands only 🖤💛 EAST side ➡️ Reserved for players & coaches ONLY! 🎟️ Tickets: All entry will be through GoFan! 📲🎟️ Let’s bring that TIGER ENERGY 🐯🔥 to Milledgeville and cheer our girls to victory! #GoLadyTigers #TigerPride #CHSSoccer #BlackAndGold #ClaxtonStrong #GameDayReady #SupportOurGirls #SoccerFam #ClaxtonPride

💛🎨🐾 Tonight’s the Night, Tiger Nation! 🐾🎨💛 The ECCSS Arts Extravaganza is finally here! 🌟 Join us tonight, April 29, at 5:00 PM in the CMS/CHS Cafetorium for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, talent, and Tiger spirit. 🎶 Be ready for spectacular performances by the CMS and CHS bands and chorus! Student artwork and culinary creations will also be available for purchase during our live auction!🖌️🪵🎤🍴 Let’s cheer on our Tigers as they shine bright—this is an evening you won’t want to miss! 🙌🐯✨ #ECCSSFineArtsExtravaganza 🖌️ #TigerTalent 🐾

📚 Just Right Readers for Our Youngest Tigers! 🐯✨ Right before spring break, we sent every kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade student home with their very own Just Right Readers! 📚✨ These carefully chosen books are perfect for each student’s reading level and are meant to spark a love of reading beyond the classroom. It’s a fun way to keep those reading skills sharp while building a strong connection between home and school. Happy reading, Tigers! 💛🖤🐾 #JustRightReaders #CESStrong #TigerReaders #ReadAtHome #EarlyLiteracy

📢 Claxton Elementary Pre-K Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉 🎒 It's time to register for the 2025–2026 school year at Claxton Elementary! ✨ Important Info: ✔️ Your child must be 4 years old by September 1st to be eligible. ✔️ Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-serve basis — don't wait! 📝 How to Register: 🔹 Online: Register here https://gacloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLogin/evans?configGroupID=7 🔹 In-Person: Email Monica Stroud at monicastroud@evanscountyschools.org to set up an appointment 📌 You’ll Need These Documents: ✅ Birth Certificate ✅ Social Security Card ✅ GA Immunization Form ✅ Ear, Eye, Dental Form ✅ Parent(s) Picture ID ✅ Proof of Residency (electric bill, notarized lease, or car tag registration) ✅ Food Stamp/Medicaid Card (if applicable) Give your child a strong start — register today! ✏️📚 #ClaxtonElementary #PreKRegistration #EarlyLearning #RegisterNow #FirstComeFirstServe

🎉👔 Claxton High School FBLA Professional Clothing Event 👗✨ On April 22 & 23, CHS FBLA hosted a Professional Clothing Event where students had the chance to "shop" for business casual attire—completely FREE! 🛍️💼 From interview outfits to banquet looks, our Tigers are now dressed for success! 🐯🖤💛 A HUGE thank you to our amazing community for donating to our clothing drives over the years—you made this possible! 🙌❤️ #ClaxtonTigers #FBLA #DressForSuccess #CHSFBLA #FutureLeaders #TigersInStyle #BlackAndGoldPride #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #BusinessReady

🌎 Weathering in Action: 6th Graders Shake, Soak, and Rust Their Way Through Earth Science! 🌟 Last week in Ms. Myers’s 6th Grade Earth Science class, students transformed into geologists-in-training 🧑‍🔬 as they explored one of Earth’s most powerful surface processes: weathering. And instead of just reading about it 📖, they experienced it firsthand—with the help of common household items! 🧂🧪 Using materials like vinegar 🥤, salt 🧂, hydrogen peroxide 🧴, water 💧, steel wool 🧵, chalk 🪨, sugar cubes 🍬, and gravel 🪨, students rotated through engaging hands-on labs 🔬 that modeled the three types of weathering: 🪨 Physical Weathering was on full display as students placed sugar cubes and gravel into sealed containers and shook them with energy 💥. This represented the mechanical breakdown of rock—like what happens when rocks tumble and collide in rivers or landslides 🌊🏔️. 🧪 Chemical Weathering stole the show with two powerful stations. One involved placing chalk in vinegar, simulating how acidic rainwater dissolves rock 🌧️. Another combined hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, salt, and water with steel wool, resulting in a dramatic rust reaction 🔥🧲. This showed how chemical processes—like oxidation—alter and break down rock at the molecular level ⚛️. 🌱 Biological Weathering was also introduced through discussions and examples of how living organisms, like growing tree roots 🌳 or burrowing animals 🐾, contribute to the breakdown of rock. Throughout each station, students observed changes 👀, made predictions 🤔, and recorded evidence 📝 of how Earth’s surface is constantly being reshaped 🔄. It was messy, exciting, and full of “aha!” moments 💡—the perfect recipe for deep learning 📚. Ms. Myers’s students are not just learning about Earth science—they’re living it, one experiment at a time! 🚀 #MyersScienceClass #6thGradeEarthScience #WeatheringInAction #HandsOnScience #EvansCountyCharterSchools #ScienceIsFun

💛🐾 Gear up, Tiger Nation—spring football practice is almost here! 🐾💛 🏈 It’s time for our Tigers to hit the field and get ready to roar! 🐯 Practice kicks off May 6-8 and continues May 12-15. Let’s bring that Tiger energy and set the tone for an incredible season ahead! 🙌 Stay tuned for all the action as we build strength, skill, and Tiger pride. 💪💛🐾 #CHSTigerFootball #HearUsRoar #SpringFootballPractice