The Panther Pulse
Week of November 9, 2026
The Principal's Message- There is No Place Like ChattCo!
As I reflect on Friday night’s Fall Sports Senior Night, I am reminded once again of just how special our school community truly is.
We took time to recognize our seniors from band, cheer, football, JROTC, cross country, and flag football. These young men and women were joined on the field by their families as we celebrated their years of dedication, commitment, and contributions to their programs and our school. It was a special night, and one that represented so much more than a football game.
As I walked around our campus that evening, I couldn't help but notice all the things that make ChattCo special.
I watched our amazing cheerleaders lead the crowd with Panther spirit. I listened to our incredible band fill the stands and the field with music. In the concession stand, our FBLA students volunteered their time to serve our fans. In the parking lot, our JROTC cadets were giving their time to help direct traffic and welcome our visitors. Before the game, our drill team honored our nation with a beautiful presentation of the flag during the National Anthem.
Our football team may not have gotten the outcome we wanted, but they laid it all on the line and competed for four quarters. They represented ChattCo with heart, effort, and determination. And that's what we ask of our Panthers: Give your best, compete, and never stop fighting.
Our families and community showed up to support our Panthers, no matter which program they were representing. Our staff members gave up their Friday evening to work the gates, serve concessions, handle public announcements, and support our students. Our SROs were there to help ensure everyone could enjoy the evening in a safe environment.
THAT is ChattCo. THAT is what One Heartbeat looks like.
It is easy to get caught up in wins and losses, scores, grades, and statistics. Those things matter, but they will never tell the whole story of a school. What matters just as much is the character we build, the relationships we develop, the opportunities we provide, and the way we show up for one another.
We have an amazing school community. We have an amazing staff. We have AMAZING students. We have families who care and a community that continues to invest in our young people.
There is no better place around than CHATTCO, and I am incredibly proud to serve as the principal of this One Heartbeat family.
Too often, the news and social media are filled with negativity and stories about everything that is wrong in education. We cannot allow that to become the only story we tell about our schools. There is so much good happening every single day, and I challenge each of us to look for it, celebrate it, and share it.
Let's be intentional about recognizing the awesome things happening at ChattCo. Let's celebrate our students, encourage one another, recognize the hard work of our staff, and take pride in the opportunities we are creating.
And most importantly, let's each take responsibility for being part of the solution. If something needs to be better, let's work together to make it better. If someone needs encouragement, let's be the ones to provide it. If we see something worth celebrating, let's celebrate it!
We are ChattCo Made. We are stronger together. We are ONE HEARTBEAT.
Let's continue to elevate, continue to invest in one another, and continue to show everyone what makes this place so special.
I'm proud of our Panthers. I'm proud of our staff. I'm proud of our families. And I'm proud to be ChattCo!
Have a great week. Let's keep elevating!
Proud to be your Principal,
Seth Gorman
