EAGLE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER
November 6, 2026
CALENDARS
ATTENDANCE
CHEROKEE THANKSGIVING
Cherokee Thanksgiving:
Please see the attachments from Cherokee Thanksgiving detailing how your school can support this annual event and how families in need can sign up for meals.
SWAE
Students selected as Shop With an Eagle Mentors will receive an e-mail tomorrow from Ms. Mystic Henderson. This e-mail will contain a link to a Sign Up Genius that students will use to sign up for ONE shopping day. Shopping will occur at the Bells Ferry Wal Mart from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. from Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19.
Important SWAE Dates:
Wednesday, November 11 – Friday, November 13 – T-shirts will be delivered
Tuesday, November 15 – Thursday, November 17 – SWAE mentors will choose ONE day to shop for their Junior Eagle at the Wal Mart on Bells Ferry from 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2 – SWAE Mentors will Wrap Gifts for their Junior Eagles from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 – The Main Event! Shop with an Eagle mentors must be here from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS
Etowah Band Holiday Poinsettia Sale!
Add a little holiday cheer to your home with beautiful poinsettias while supporting the Etowah Band! Choose from red, white, jingle bells, or pink flowers in two size pot options. Order online (https://tinyurl.com/yp24xa4c) or see an Etowah Band student to place your order in person. Orders are due November 6th. Thank you for supporting our Etowah Band students and helping make their season merry and bright!
PTSA
YEARBOOK
PARKING 2026-2027
Please go to Etowah’s website and scroll down to Forms. All parking information can be found there.
CLUBS
SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL
The volleyball team ended the regular season with a final record of 27 wins and 13 losses.
This season we had three players who were voted to 1st Team All Region-
Senior- Kyleigh White
Sophomore- Shiloh Braddick
Freshman- Sophie Holt
We also had one player voted to the 2nd Team All Region-
Freshman- Hannah Topper
We are also very excited to have two players who were named to 1st Team ALL STATE for the 7A Division-
Sophomore- Shiloh Braddick
Freshman- Sophie Holt
GIRLS SOCCER
WRESTLING
GIRLS LACROSSE
FINE ARTS
FOOD PANTRY
COUNSELING CORNER
Welcome from EHS Student Services!
Cri - Hen: Alayna Petersen: alayna.petersen@cherokeek12.net
Her - Mil: Sharon Gustafson: sharon.gustafson@cherokeek12.net
Mir - Ruz: Travis Schmid: travis.schmid@cherokeek12.net
Sab-Z: Lauren Watkins: lauren.watkins@cherokeek12.net
Upcoming Events and Opportunities from the Counseling Office:
Georgia Scholar Program: Identifies and honors Georgia high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life.
· Application Dates: January 1 – March 1
Please see the senior page on the student services website for college application information.
KNOW YOUR HOPE GPA: You will need to create an account and include your Social Security Number to receive HOPE. Etowah must have a copy of your SSN on file.
Helpful Info for your seniors as graduation approaches and they prepare for college in Georgia
1. Complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP)
a. The GSFAPP is how students apply for HOPE Scholarship or Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship or Grant, and (if attending an eligible private college) the Tuition Equalization Grant.
b. The GSFAPP can be completed in 3-5 minutes and is good for 10 years. GSFAPP does not require tax information or parent/guardian signature(s).
2. Students can check their current HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship GPA Calculation in their GAfutures Dashboard through the My High School HOPE GPA tab.
3. Complete 2026-27 FAFSA – Check out the information in GAfutures to get started
*Students must have a GAfutures Student account to access the GSFAPP and their High School HOPE GPA. Their profile must include their correct name, high school name, address, date of birth, and social security number.
Other helpful links in GAfutures:
· Preparing for College in Georgia
· How To Track Your HOPE Academic Eligibility
· HOPE Scholarship - Initial Eligibility from High School
· Zell Miller Scholarship - Initial Eligibility from High School
· Selective Service – required for male students
Requesting an Official High School Transcript:
· Free to submit for In-State participating schools
· Click on College Planning and then scroll to HS Transcript.
· Around $6 per transcript request – can be used for out of state colleges
Applications are now open for the Phillip L. Hartley Legacy of Leadership Student Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship, made possible through the GSBA Excellence in Governance Foundation Fund, recognizes graduating seniors who exemplify leadership, character, resilience, service, and commitment to their schools and communities. These qualities reflect the very essence of Phil Hartley.
Leadership can take many forms. We want to celebrate students who have overcome obstacles, served others, balanced school with work or family responsibilities, or made a meaningful difference in their communities.
Mechanical Contractors Association Of Georgia
AECA Education | Atlanta, GA Electrical Apprenticeship Training
Jobs & Career Resources Available in Georgia
"Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice announced JobCorps will begin a phased pause in operations – but, there are still great free and low-cost programs to help young adults build their futures.”
Check out these alternatives:
✅ Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program – Residential program for ages 16–18 focused on education + job skills.
✅ Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) – Hands-on training in trades, healthcare, IT & more.
✅ Xcel Strategies – mentoring young people in Soft Skills, Job Skills and Trade Skills
✅ Georgia Building Trades Academy YouthBuild – For ages 16–24: GED prep, construction training, and leadership.
✅ Goodwill Career Centers – Job search help, workshops, and training all across GA.
