CCSD Connections

CCSD's high schools, for the 14th consecutive year, have earned the state’s top honors for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) programs and performance, with CCSD earning a record number of awards. All of CCSD’s high schools were named 2024 AP Honor Schools for exceptional student performance and participation on AP exams, which offer students more challenging coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit. Learn more here.

CCSD kindergarten and new student registration now is open online for the 2024 -25 school year. Parents of any student who will be new to CCSD for the 2024-25 school year can enter information and upload documents to complete the registration process online using CCSD’s Synergy system. Parents are asked to complete this process by May to ensure as smooth an enrollment as possible. Learn more here.

March begins peak teacher hiring season for school districts, and CCSD calls upon a special team to aid in its recruiting success: current teachers. The CCSD Recruitment Ambassador team is made up of outstanding educators from across the school district selected for their excellence in teaching and knowledge of the district and its opportunities for teachers. Learn more here.

Three CCSD Class of 2024 seniors have earned prestigious U.S. military scholarships. They are among only 100 students worldwide to earn the Air Force JROTC J-100 Character-in-Leadership Scholarship: an elite four-year scholarship that pays full college tuition and fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC program and provides a $10,000 annual university housing allowance. Learn more about them here.

Congratulations to CCSD's 2024 STAR Students and Teachers! The STAR, or Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, Student honor is awarded to the high school senior from each Georgia public and private high school with the highest score on any single test date of the SAT and who also ranks at the top of their class. Each honored student is invited to select a STAR Teacher. Learn more about them here.

Forty-five CCSD student athletes recently signed commitment letters to play competitive sports at the college level. The National Signing Day event followed signings held earlier this school year at which 57 CCSD student athletes signed to play on competitive college teams … for a total so far this year of 102 signings. Learn more about their plans here.

CCSD surprised four teachers with the news they are finalists for the 2024 CCSD Teacher of the Year award! The CCSD Teacher of the Year, who is one of the four finalists, will be announced during CCSD’s Legacy Makers celebration for all school honorees this spring. Learn more about the finalists here.

As a former classroom teacher, Woodstock High School media specialist Jennifer Cogdill understands how a school’s media center can support teachers’ daily instruction and enrich student learning. In recognition of her professional excellence, she was surprised this week with the CCSD's Library Media Specialist of the Year award! Learn more about her here.

Thanks to the sponsorship of Credit Union of Georgia, CCSD gave families the opportunity to nominate their child’s teacher or a support staff member at their child’s school to win a $250 Visa gift card through the third annual Share the Love contest. Learn more here about the four winners.

The City of Canton on April 22 will present its Third Annual Teen and Young Adult Job & Volunteer Fair showcasing full time, part time and seasonal employment and volunteer opportunities. The free event is from 3 to 6 p.m. at Canton City Hall.

CCSD's award-winning School Nutrition department shares a recipe of the month from its kitchens as part of its monthly newsletter. Check out the new issue online here including a recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage celebrating Irish Heritage Month and the Georgia Harvest of the Month: root vegetables.

CCSD's "School to Home Connections" newsletter's primary audience is families whose children are learning English as a second language, but it provides useful info for all families. Please read the new issue online here, which offers tips on boosting your child's confidence in their learning.