The Panther Pulse
Week of August 31, 2026
The Principal's Message
Our students are our greatest investment, and preparing them for the future is not something the school can do alone. It takes all of us—our teachers, families, businesses, community partners, and the students themselves—working together with a shared commitment to helping every young person discover their purpose and reach their potential. We have an amazing community here in Chattahoochee County, and when we come together, there is no limit to what our students can accomplish.
Our mission is simple: Every Panther Ready for Life—Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted. Every lesson we teach, every conversation we have, and every opportunity we provide should move our students one step closer to that goal. When school and community work together, we don't just educate students—we build the next generation of leaders, workers, citizens, and families who will make our community stronger.
We are ChattCo Made. We are stronger together. We are ONE HEARTBEAT.
Proud to be your Principal,
Seth Gorman
Celebrating Our Teacher & Support Staff Member of the Year
We are incredibly proud to recognize two outstanding members of the ChattCo family who make a difference every day!
Teacher of the Year — Coach Sean Glenn
Coach Glenn, our PE and Weightlifting teacher, leads with passion, dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping our students become their best. His impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to celebrate him for this well-deserved honor.
Staff Member of the Year — Trevor Williamson
Trevor, our IT Support Specialist, is an essential part of keeping ChattCo moving forward. His dedication, problem-solving, and willingness to jump in and help our staff and students make a difference every single day.
Congratulations, Coach Glenn and Trevor!
We are proud to call you ChattCo Made!
Attendance Matters!
We currently have 434 Panthers enrolled, and as of Friday, August 28, our overall attendance rate is 92.35%. That’s a slight dip from last week’s 92.98%, so let’s work together to get that number moving back in the right direction!
Weekly Attendance Challenge | 8/17–8/21
- 🥇 9th Grade: 93.40%
- 🥈 12th Grade: 92.78%
- 🥉 10th Grade: 91.69%
- 11th Grade: 91.67%
Congratulations to 9th Grade for taking the top spot this week!
Attendance Recovery begins Thursday, September 3rd.
And don’t forget—we have some awesome attendance challenges happening throughout September! Great prizes are up for grabs just for showing up and being here every day. Let’s get those numbers up and ELEVATE our attendance!
Students & Staff of the Month
Congratulations to our Students and Staff of the Month! Our student honorees, representing each grade level, were chosen by their peers to serve as President of their grade-level Student Council. It takes courage to step forward, accept responsibility, and choose to lead—and these students have shown they are bold enough to lead. We are excited to see the impact they will make this year!
We also want to recognize our Staff Member of the Month, Mr. Glenn Copeland. Mr. Copeland is an outstanding math educator and, even more importantly, an even better human being. He encourages students, supports his fellow staff members, and makes a positive impact on everyone he encounters. We are fortunate to have him as part of the ChattCo family!
ChattCo Recognized for Sportsmanship
We are incredibly proud to announce that Chattahoochee County High School has been named a recipient of the GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by Georgia EMC!
This award recognizes schools that demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, character, respect, and integrity through their athletic programs. It is about much more than wins and losses—it is about how our student-athletes and coaches represent themselves, their school, and their community.
“This award is a testament to our coaches and student-athletes and the way they represent Chattahoochee County High School. More importantly, it validates the culture we are working to build here at ChattCo—a culture where we compete with pride, treat others with respect, and understand that how we represent our school matters just as much as the outcome of a game.”
— Principal Seth Gorman
We are proud of the way our Panthers compete, lead, and represent ChattCo. A special thank you to Sumter EMC for sponsoring this recognition and for their continued partnership with Chattahoochee County Schools.
This is ChattCo Made. This is ONE HEARTBEAT.
Military Appreciation Night — Friday, September 4!
Join us Friday night as we honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. All active-duty and retired military personnel get into the game FREE with a valid military ID.
Let’s pack The Jungle, show our appreciation, and make Military Appreciation Night one to remember!
This Week in ChattCo Athletics
It’s a big week in ChattCo Athletics! We have plenty of home events all week long, so come out, fill the stands, and support our Panthers! Our student-athletes have been working hard, and there’s no better way to show your ChattCo pride than by showing up and cheering them on.
Just for Fun: Who Are You Rooting For?
College football is officially back! With opening weekend here, we want to know where our ChattCo community’s college football loyalties lie. Who is your favorite college football team? Cast your vote in this week’s Panther Pulse poll and let’s see which team has the most fans at ChattCo!
We’ll reveal the results in next week’s Panther Pulse! Let the friendly bragging begin!
Who is your favorite college football team?
ELEVATE Mondays: Dress for Success!
Every Monday at ChattCo, we’re ELEVATING the standard! This year, we’re introducing ELEVATE Mondays, encouraging students to dress in business or professional attire and experience what it feels like to step into the professional world. When you look good, you feel good—and when you feel confident, you carry yourself differently! ELEVATE Mondays are about building confidence, professionalism, and preparing our Panthers for life beyond high school. And there’s a bonus: students who participate will earn a homework or extra credit pass to use in any class of their choice! So pull out the button-downs, polos, blouses, dresses, slacks, and professional shoes—and let’s show ChattCo what it looks like when we DRESS FOR SUCCESS and ELEVATE!
ChattCo Letterman Jackets
Get yours here: https://rings.bowengrad.com/product/letterman-jacket/
Payment is due in full when placing your order. Have questions? Email info@bowengrad.com or call 229-382-6837.
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🏆 Fall Sports Are Here!
The 2026–2027 fall sports season is officially underway! Our Panther student-athletes have been working hard, putting in the time, effort, and dedication to represent ChattCo with pride. Now it’s time for One Heartbeat Nation to show up, get loud, and support our Panthers! Check out the schedules below, mark your calendars, and come cheer on our student-athletes as they compete and make us proud! 🖤💛🐾
2026–2027 School Calendar
Be sure to review the 2026-2027 District Calendar to stay informed about important school dates, holidays, teacher workdays, and breaks as we plan for another successful year together.
