The National Fire Protection Association has announced this year's theme for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12: "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! The goal of this year's campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
CCSD High Schools will support our seniors with submitting applications to colleges nationwide as this is free college application week for Alabama. Seniors can apply to colleges & universities from October 7-11th. Let's encourage our seniors taking next steps in their promising futures. Use the link to see the list of schools participating: https://www.al.com/educationlab/2024/10/free-college-application-week-2024-which-schools-waive-admission-fees-how-to-apply.html
Happy Friday all! The Inspire Academy Greenpower Racing Team will host the KIA 400 on Saturday, October 5th. The first race begins at 9 am CST. This marks the first race for the 24-25 Greenpower USA Racing Season. Please support our race team! https://www.greenpowerusa.net/
Due to an abundance of caution, the CCSD will release students on Thursday, Sept. 26th at 12 noon local time for schools. Friday, Sept. 27th will be an E-Learning Day for all students & staff working from home. This decision was made as a safety precaution. Stay weather aware.
Good afternoon CCSD parents, students and staff,
We are monitoring the weather & the impact on Chambers County. Please know that we will wait to make a final decision when we have a better understanding of the timing and forecast for our area. Please stay weather aware.
The CCSD is thankful for our sponsors & partners in education who have supported students & staff with their commitments for the 2024-25 school year. Please patronize our partners in this link. https://www.chambersk12.org/o/ccsd/page/24-25-partners-in-education-sponsors
The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.
School attendance starts with small steps, such as arriving on time. Many important learning opportunities for students occur in the morning when they participate in valuable learning activities. This reminder is to be present everyday for future success! #attendancematters
The CCSD is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15th. The 30-day period was set by President Reagan in 1988 & enacted into law. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanics & Latino Americans to America. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” La frase encaja perfectamente con el tema de este año del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: "Pioneros del Cambio: Moldeando el Futuro Juntos."
Sharing this safety update this afternoon from the Chambers County School District:
Please use the link below to watch the video from Superintendent Chambley.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWUB7lBAPLLQYrZXk82KAEOqk8O1_NPH/view
The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs with one on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.
Patriot Day set for Wed, Sept 11th. All students & staff are encouraged to wear their red, white & blue in memory of the lives lost in the Sept 11th attacks in 2001. Patriot Day is observed as a National Day of Remembrance in the USA. Help us honor the victims & heroes from 9/11.
Chambers County School District FY 25' Annual Evaluation of the Content and Effectiveness of the LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
(Required for LEAs with Title I Schools)
What the law requires:
The LEA must (1) conduct with parents an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of Title I schools, including identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in authorized activities; and (2) use the findings to design more effective strategies and revise the policy.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetBPH27cP4OQZnSeiufWkaWkiJJqpKpymnYfjcnnD5MrJtfQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
PowerPoint Presentation: https://5il.co/2vp19
SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT
The Chambers County School District is sharing current vacancies for certified teaching needs and classified support staff openings. Please use the employment opportunities link on the district website home page address to apply at https://www.chambersk12.org/#0
Please share!
The Chambers County College Fair was hosted today at the LaFayette HS gym from 8 to 11 am for students from Valley, Lanett, Inspire, Chambers Academy and LaFayette to visit with college admissions recruiters from across the southeast. Over 30 postsecondary recruiters attended.
LaFayette HS & the CCSD announced a partnership with The Why Not Win Institute and Larry Thornton. Sponsors sent $4,492. in donated books to be gifted to all of the LHS students in grades 9-12 for a book study project. The goal of this outreach is to develop individual excellence with leadership lessons from Larry Thornton's book, Why Not Win? Pictured is LHS Principal, Christy Brock-Johnson & Assistant, Michael Pattillo with a group of students. Students will be reviewing the lessons from the book study for a visit from Mr. Thornton who will share his life lessons with the LHS student body on Oct 23rd. Thornton's book was recently featured on NBC news: https://www.wvtm13.com/article/editorial-2024-paris-olympics/61767535 Mr. Thornton's mission is shared with the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWeWLZz_wsM A big thanks to AU's Dave Ketchen for helping making this possible for our LHS students!
The CCSD is announcing immediate hiring opportunities for Secondary English & Math teachers. These new hires will receive a $3,000. hiring bonus in three installments for the 2024-25 school year to fill critical needs. Apply via the employment link on the CCSD district website.
Let's all give a big round of applause to Nurse Carla Anthony for achieving the position of District 4 Chairperson on the board of directors for the Alabama Association of School Nurses!.. Pictured left to right are Dr. LaBrenda Marshall ALSDE Nurse Administrator, Carla Anthony, RN CCBOE Lead Nurse, Julie Bailey, RN, AASN President
The CCSD is thrilled to partner with Larry Thornton & The Why Not Win Institute . This non-profit strives to develop individual excellence using leadership lessons from the book, Why Not Win? by Larry Thornton. Sponsors sent $3,000 in books to be gifted to the 6-8th grade students at JP Powell STEAM Magnet School. We are excited to share that Mr. Thornton has committed to speak to our students at both JPP & LaFayette HS on Oct. 23rd. His inspirational book was recently featured on NBC news: https://www.wvtm13.com/article/editorial-2024-paris-olympics/61767535
More on Mr. Thornton's mission is shared with the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWeWLZz_wsM
Special thanks to AU's Mr. Dave Ketchen for helping making this a reality for our students!
