👏 Congratulations on achieving 96% weekly attendance! 👏
We know sickness happens and unexpected things pop up that are out of our control. However, when students are able to be present, we encourage them to be at school, because attendance truly matters!
Thank you to our families for partnering with us and helping our students succeed. Keep showing up and shining bright! 🌟📚
👟🧢 Caps & Crocs Day Fundraiser is happening on Friday, March 6th!
For just $2.00, students can rock their favorite hat and crocs all day long! 💵 Money is due by the morning of Friday, March 6th to your homeroom teacher.
It’s a fun way to stay comfy, show some style, and support our school at the same time! 🖤💛
🐄🎉 We had a special visitor on campus this week!
The Chick-fil-A Cow stopped by to help us get PUMPED UP for our upcoming Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A! Our students were all smiles and loved the surprise visit. ❤️🤍
#SchoolSpirit #SpiritNight #ChickfilA #CommunitySupport
We are proud to join Operation Wipe Out's mission! Together, we can work to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama through education, regular screenings, and vaccination.
Let's protect our community and stay informed. Knowledge is the first step toward a cure!
Honoring Black History Month at Chambers County School District
With gratitude, we recognize these former members of our CCSD family for their years of service to our students and community. We were honored to celebrate them at the Board meeting on February 18, 2026.
🔹Deborah Stringer — Para Professional, Fairfax & WF Burns (1979–2023) • 44 years
🔹Barbara Smith — Central Office Receptionist (1976–2016) • 40 years
🔹Inez Brooks — Teacher, Fairfax Elementary (1990–2016) • 26 years
🔹JoAnne Magby — Bookkeeper & Secretary, J. P. Powell (1997–2023) • 26 years
🔹Rosa Holloway — Bus Driver, CCBOE (1998–2024) • 26 years
🔹Lisa Askew‑Fleetion — Teacher & Counselor, Fairfax Elementary (1995–2020) • 25 years
🔹Tammy Darden — Bus Driver, CCBOE (2000–2024) • 25 years
🔹Fannie Edwards — Child Nutrition Program Worker, Eastside Elementary (1997–2021) • 22 years
🔹LaShae Herring — Teacher, LaFayette Lanier Elementary & Member, CCBOE Board (1990–2011) • 21 years; continuing service on the Board
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on Chambers County Schools.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CCSDProud #ChambersCountySchools #ThankYou #PublicEducation #StudentSuccess #CommunityStrong
Join us Today, February 18th from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM for an evening of great food, community connection, and school pride.
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School, helping support our students, programs, and future success. Every meal makes a difference!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and don’t forget to mention you’re there to support Eastside when you order.
Let’s show our Eagle spirit and make this a great night for our school community! 💙📚
#EastsideStrong #SpiritNight #CommunitySupport
Students can enjoy a fun treat with snacks including chips, cookies, and soda, a perfect way to end the week.
💵 Please remember:
To help everything run smoothly, students are encouraged to bring correct change, as teachers and the front office will not be able to provide change.
⏰ Important:
The front office will accept money until 9:00 a.m. CST. After that time, snack shack payments will no longer be accepted for the day.
Thank you for your continued support in helping make Snack Shack a smooth and enjoyable experience for our students! 🐾💛
Events like this truly represent what we live by at Eastside John P Powell Magnet School, “Growing brighter every day.” 💡
A huge shoutout to our amazing Math Coach, Ms. Morgan Smith, and to everyone who played a part in making this night a success. Your dedication and support made all the difference! 💛📚
📢 Eastside Families — We Need Your Voice! 🐾💛
At Eastside JPP Magnet Elementary School, your feedback matters! We ask all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey.
Your input helps us:
✔ Strengthen student learning
✔ Improve communication
✔ Enhance school programs and events
✔ Continue building a positive school culture
The survey is quick, confidential, and incredibly important to our continuous improvement efforts.
📝 Please complete the survey by March 31
🔗Parent Survey for ESJPP OR attached QR code
Together, we can continue building a Brighter Future for our Bulldogs! Thank you for your partnership and support. 💛🐾
Link: Parent Survey for ESJPP
Eastside JPP Magnet Elementary School invites you to our Black History Program, featuring student performances and presentations on Black literacy and history.
🗓 February 20
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Eastside JPP Magnet Elementary School Cafeteria
Our students have been working hard to showcase the powerful impact of Black leaders, authors, and changemakers who continue to shape our world. This program will celebrate culture, courage, creativity, and community.
We look forward to seeing our families and community members come out to support our Bulldogs as they shine!
The Chambers County School District is helping spread awareness for heart health this Friday by wearing red!
Eastside J.P. Powell Magnet School students are encouraged to join us by wearing red as we raise awareness for heart health. We are also proud to wear red in support of one of our dedicated teachers, Miss April Dark, who has undergone heart operations and continues to inspire us every day by making a positive impact on the lives of students here at Eastside.
Let’s come together, show our support, and spread awareness! ❤️
Today we proudly held our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, welcoming our newest members and recognizing our returning Honor Society students. ✨
We continue to be amazed by the hard work, dedication, and commitment these students demonstrate in their academic journeys and in upholding the values of our school. Their perseverance and character truly set an inspiring example for our entire community.📚🖤💛
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and helped us celebrate and honor these outstanding students.
Our goal is always to motivate, encourage, and support all students as they strive for success. 🌟
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is a staff professional development day (no school for students).
Students will return to school on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on the 18th!
📣 Reminder!
Our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony for new members will be held on
🗓 Wednesday, February 11th
⏰ 9:00 AM CST
📍 School Cafeteria
Current National Honor Society members will also be recognized during the ceremony.
Parents and community members are welcome to attend as we celebrate our students’ achievements. 🎉
The Chambers County School District is helping spread awareness for heart health this Friday by wearing red!
Eastside J.P. Powell Magnet School students are encouraged to join us by wearing red as we raise awareness for heart health. We are also proud to wear red in support of one of our dedicated teachers, Miss April Dark, who has undergone heart operations and continues to inspire us every day by making a positive impact in the lives of students here at Eastside.
Let’s come together, show our support, and spread awareness! ❤️
🌟 Eastside 4th Grade Families 🌟
Honor Society letters will be sent home tomorrow! Students who have been nominated will receive notification regarding their eligibility for the National Honor Society. We are so proud of our students’ hard work and achievements!
Our National Honor Society Induction ceremony will take place, Wednesday February 11, 2026, at 9amCST
Amazing Shake Competition Winners
We’re proud to celebrate our 6th–8th grade students who competed in this year’s Amazing Shake! Twenty-five participants brought their best professionalism, poise, and communication skills—congratulations to our winners:
• Overall Winner: Emmanuel Floyd (8th Grade, WF Burns Middle School)
• Second Place: Mason Landrum (6th Grade, WF Burns Middle School)
• Third Place: Courtney LaShae Jenkins (8th Grade, WF Burns Middle School)
These three students will travel to Montgomery in March for a three-day internship on the State House floor during the legislative session—an incredible real-world leadership opportunity.
Huge thanks to Dr. Weldon, Dr. Jones, Dr. Groover, Sarah Maddux, and everyone who helped make the Amazing Shake a success. We appreciate your time, mentorship, and support for our students.
What’s the Amazing Shake? It’s a competition that teaches students professional skills—like handshakes, interviews, conversation, and problem-solving—through real-world scenarios and friendly competition.
Every week on Bulldogs News, we celebrate the importance of showing up and track average daily attendance across all grade levels. Any grade that meets our weekly goal earns a special prize!
For the week of January 12th, the goal was 90% attendance. The reward? Lunch in the classroom with a movie anda Facebook shoutout!
Fourth grade was the ONLY grade to meet the goal! 🏆
Huge shoutout to our 4th graders, their parents, and their amazing teachers, Mrs. Kent and Ms.Bakarich, for making sure students are present at school and actively engaged in their learning.
Way to go, Fourth Grade! Keep it up! 💪📚
