Calhoun County Middle/High School

Please be aware, Bus 21 is running 15-20 minutes late due to a mechanical issue. Thank you for your understanding.

Keep Your Child On Track in Middle and High School: Pay Attention to Attendance Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job. DID YOU KNOW? • Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. • Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty. • By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school. • By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores. • Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success. WHAT YOU CAN DO Make school attendance a priority • Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day. • Help your children maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep. • Try not to schedule dental and non-urgent related medical appointments during the school day. • Keep your student healthy. If you are concerned about about a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider. • If your children must stay home because they are sick, make sure they have asked teachers for resources and materials to make up for the missed learning time in the classroom. Help your teen stay engaged • Find out if your children feel engaged by their classes, and feel safe from bullies and other threats. • Make sure your teens are not missing class because of challenges with behavioral issues or school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, contact the school and work with them to find a solution. • Monitor you teen’s academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors when necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you. • Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated. • Encourage your child to join meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs. • Support your students if you notice signs of anxiety, and if needed, seek advice from your school or health provider Communicate with the school • Know the school’s attendance policy – incentives and penalties. • Check on your child’s attendance to be sure absences are not adding up. • Seek help from school staff, other parents, or community agencies if you need support. Revised

Attendance Spirit Week! SHOW UP OR SHOW OUT WEEK IS HERE! 🎉 📅 August 25th - August 29th 📍 CMHS Get ready to bring the spirit and boost that attendance because it’s Show Up or Show Out Attendance Week at CMHS! 💯🔥 Each day is packed with fun themes — so don’t just show up, show OUT! Here’s the lineup: 🛌 Magnificent Monday – Dress your best, Picture Day!! 👕 T-Shirt Tuesday – Represent your vibe! Wear your favorite t-shirt — graphic, funny, vintage, you name it. 🎒 Anything But a Backpack Wednesday – Time to get creative! Bring your school supplies in anything but a backpack. (baskets, strollers — surprise us!) 👔 Teacher Thursday – Role reversal day! Teachers dress like students and students dress like teachers. Who wore it best? 🏈 Football Friday – Show your school pride and wear your CMHS colors! Let’s pack the stands and support our team! 📢 Attendance matters, and so does school spirit — so show up, show out, and let’s make this a week to remember! 🐾💙 #CMHSAttendanceWeek #ShowUpShowOut #CMHSPride #SpiritWeek

📸 Picture Day at CMHS – Monday, August 25th, 2025! 🎉 Get ready to smile, CMHS students! Picture Day is coming up on Monday, August 25th, 2025.

Thank You, Miller’s Kwik Stop! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Miller’s Kwik Stop for their generous and considerate donations to Calhoun Middle/High School. Your continued support means so much to our students, staff, and entire school community. We truly appreciate all that you do — thank you for investing in our future! #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #CalhounMiddleHigh #MillerKwikStop

School Calendar Dates for 2025-2026

*All Dates and Information are subject to change*

September 1, 2025 - Labor Day - No school
October 13, 2025 - PL/Faculty Senate - No School for Students
October 16, 2025 - End of 1st Term
October 23, 2025 - Report Cards Go Home
October 28, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Elementary Schools
October 30, 2025 - P/T Conferences 4-7pm - Middle/High School
November 10, 2025 - OS Day - No School for Students
November 11, 2025 - Veteran’s Day - No School for Students
November 24-28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 22, 2025 - End of 2nd Term and First Semester
December 22, 2025 - PL/FS - No School for Students
December 23, 2025 - January 1, 2026 - Christmas Break
January 2, 2026 - Professional Meetings - No School for Students
January 6, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
February 13, 2026 - OS Day - No School
February 16, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
March 17, 2026 - End of 3rd Term
March 24, 2026 - Report Cards Go Home
March 24, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Elementary Schools
March 26, 2026 - P/T Conferences 4-7 pm - Middle/High School
March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
March 30 - April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - No School
April 6, 2026 - PL/FS Day - No School for Students
May 11, 2026 - OS Day - No School
May 12, 2026 - Election Day - No School
May 22, 2026 - Graduation - CMHS
May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29, 2026 - End of 4th Term and 2nd Semester

SHOW UP OR SHOW OUT WEEK IS HERE! 🎉 📅 August 25th - August 29th 📍 CMHS Get ready to bring the spirit and boost that attendance because it’s Show Up or Show Out Attendance Week at CMHS! 💯🔥 Each day is packed with fun themes — so don’t just show up, show OUT! Here’s the lineup: 🛌 Magnificent Monday – Dress your best, Picture Day!! Let’s start the week cozy. 👕 T-Shirt Tuesday – Represent your vibe! Wear your favorite t-shirt — graphic, funny, vintage, you name it. 🎒 Anything But a Backpack Wednesday – Time to get creative! Bring your school supplies in anything but a backpack. (baskets, strollers — surprise us!) 👔 Teacher Thursday – Role reversal day! Teachers dress like students and students dress like teachers. Who wore it best? 🏈 Football Friday – Show your school pride and wear your CMHS colors! Let’s pack the stands and support our team! 📢 Attendance matters, and so does school spirit — so show up, show out, and let’s make this a week to remember! 🐾💙 #CMHSAttendanceWeek #ShowUpShowOut #CMHSPride #SpiritWeek

We apologize for the inconvenience this morning. There was some confusion with substitute drivers, and unfortunately, Bus 11 did not run. We were not aware of this issue until after it had already occurred.

Students who ride Bus 11 will be excused from school today. Thank you for your understanding.

Meet The Teams 2025! Friday August 22nd Tailgate begins at 5pm. Performances begin at 6pm. CMHS Band, Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country and Golf as well as our Calhoun Red Devil Youth league. Come out and support our 2025 Red Devil Fall Athletes. All CMHS students are invited to participate in our preseason kickoff at midfield at the end of the event.

Volunteer/Meghan's law training will be held at CMHS in the cafeteria on August 20th at 4:30p.m.

Thank You to Minnie Hamilton Health System! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partner, Minnie Hamilton Health System, for their generous donation of water bottles for each of our schools for the upcoming school year. Your continued support helps ensure our students stay healthy, hydrated, and ready to learn. We are grateful for your commitment to the well-being of our school community and for always stepping up to make a difference. Thank you for being such a valued partner! #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MinnieHamiltonHealth #SchoolPartnerships

Welcome back, Calhoun County Students! Dear Students, Parents, and Families, It is my pleasure to welcome you to a brand-new school year here in Calhoun County Schools! Our teachers, staff, and administrators have been working tirelessly over the summer to prepare classrooms, plan lessons, and create opportunities for a year filled with learning, growth, and success. To our amazing students welcome back! We can’t wait to see your smiling faces, hear your laughter in the hallways, and watch the excitement you bring into our classrooms each day. This is your time to shine, to explore new ideas, and to challenge yourselves to achieve even more than you thought possible. To our dedicated parents and families thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Your encouragement, guidance, and involvement are a vital part of our students’ success, and together, we can make this a year to remember. Let’s make 2025–2026 a year filled with curiosity, creativity, and community. Here’s to a safe, productive, and inspiring school year for every student in Calhoun County! Here’s to making this our best year yet! #CalhounPride #BackToSchool #GoRedDevils #GoEagles #GoStingers Sincerely, Michael Fitzwater Superintendent, Calhoun County Schools

🎉 What an Incredible Back to School Bash! 🎉 Such an amazing Back to School Bash — and it’s all thanks to YOU! A huge thank you to all of our vendors who showed up and showed out with fantastic products, services, and support. Your contributions truly helped make the event memorable for everyone who attended. To our dedicated employees — your hard work, energy, and teamwork made this event a smashing success. From planning to clean-up, you went above and beyond, and it showed in every smiling face we saw. Together, we created an unforgettable day filled with community spirit, fun, and back-to-school excitement. Here's to kicking off the new school year on a high note! 📚✏️🎒 #BackToSchoolBash #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #Teamwork #SchoolReady

Come enjoy an evening at CMHS on August 12th, from 4-6pm. Free school supplies, music and snacks! We're excited to see our students and their families after a long summer break. Hope to see you there 📚✏️

Check out these awesome door prizes we will have at the Back to School Bash‼️ August 12th at CMHS from 4-6 p.m. We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our amazing local businesses for their generous donations: 💥 Hometown Roots 💇‍♀️ Mountain Soul Beauty Salon 💇‍♀️ Hillary’s Hair Salon 💇‍♀️ Salon 33 💇‍♀️ The Wispy Willow 💈 Pena’s Barber Shop 🐾 Cedar Paws Pet Grooming Your support makes our community stronger and this event even more exciting! 💖 Don’t miss your chance to win — see you there! 📚✏️ #BackToSchoolBash #DoorPrizes #CommunitySupport #ThankYouLocalBusinesses

📢 Volunteer Training/Megan’s Law 🗓 Thursday, August 7th | 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Calhoun Middle High School – Commons Area

🌟 Exciting Week for Calhoun County Staff! 🌟 This week marked the return of our dedicated team as they kicked off **Calhoun County STRIVE: Special Education Edition** professional development! 🎓✨ On Day 1, our amazing substitutes, elementary, middle, high school general education, and special education teachers came together for an enriching experience aimed at enhancing our students' learning journeys. Throughout the day, participants dove deep into: Specially-Designed Instruction📚: Learning how to tailor education to meet diverse student needs. Behavior Components🤝: Exploring positive behavior strategies to create a supportive environment. De-escalation Strategies🧘: Equipping themselves with tools to effectively manage challenging situations. Effective IEP Writing📝: Crafting individualized education plans that truly reflect our students' strengths and needs. Conducting Meaningful Meetings 📋: Building the skills to facilitate productive discussions with families and stakeholders. Relationship Building❤️: Fostering connections that help our students thrive both academically and socially. Day 1 was a fantastic opportunity for growth and collaboration, setting the tone for a successful Day 2 ahead. We can’t wait to see the positive impact this training will have on our classrooms and the incredible experiences it will create for our students! 🚀 #CalhounCountySTRIVE #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #SpecialEducation #Teamwork #StudentSuccess #LifelongLearning #CalhounProud Let’s keep striving for excellence together! 💪✨

Come enjoy an evening at CMHS on August 12th, from 4-6pm. Free school supplies, music and snacks! We're excited to see our students and their families after a long summer break. Hope to see you there 📚✏️

Any high school student interested in playing golf, please come to the high school for practice tomorrow from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Don't forget to bring your sports physical paperwork with you.

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