The railroad underpass on Bowater Rd in City of Calhoun is currently not passable. The closest way to get to CES is to take Hwy 11 to County Road 732, take a right on 733, then a right on Bowater Road to bring you back into Calhoun. We will send an update if we learn of the road opening.
•Please note that Valentine’s Day deliveries for students will not be accepted at CES.
•Dental Sealant forms are due by February 10th
•Good News Club meets tomorrow & pick up will now be at front circle at flag pole.
Just a reminder:
Monday is our celebration of the 100th day of school. Students may dress in 100th day attire or like they’re 100 years old.
Remaining Bus 82 students are on their way home. We apologize for late notice due to lack of cell phone service.
Substitute Custodian needed beginning February 1st. Position will last approximately 2 weeks. Hours are flexible. Up to 30 hours per week. Apply on McMinn Schools website and contact Jon Franks at jfranks@mcminnschools.com or 336-2974
We’ve been to school 100-ish days! Let’s celebrate! Monday, January 31st wear your favorite attire celebrating being 100 days smarter OR come dressed as if you’re 100 years old!
Good News Club will NOT meet tomorrow due to illness. They plan to resume meeting February 1st.
Health screening information is being sent home today for select grade levels. Please note that you only return this if you do NOT want your child to participate and must do so by Friday, January 28th.
Due to staff-related absences from illness, McMinn County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The absences include teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria employees, and others as well as a shortage of available substitutes. 11 and 12-month employees will report in as long as they are well and have no symptoms.
The 8th grade class has a field trip to McMinn County High School tomorrow. Several students have not returned permission forms and cannot attend without one. Please remember to send the form if you haven’t already. Contact homeroom teacher if you have additional questions.
County 4-H Baking Contest has been postponed until Wednesday, January 19th. Entries will be accepted from 7:15-4:00pm the day of.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of one of our bus drivers, Mr. Troy Womac. Troy proudly drove “his kids” on Bus 80. He will be greatly missed by us all. Students met with Mr. Franks and Mrs. Tullier, school guidance counselor, this afternoon. Please contact us if your child needs additional resources.
Substitute Custodian needed beginning February 1st. Position will last approximately 2 weeks. Hours are flexible. Up to 30 hours per week. Apply on McMinn Schools website and contact Jon Franks at jfranks@mcminnschools.com or 336-2974
Due to high volume of sickness, tonight’s games at Englewood are canceled.
Basketball game @ Englewood Thursday 6 pm.
County tournament begins Saturday at McMinn Central.
Girls 9:00 am
Boys 2:00 pm
If girls win, they play again at 1 pm Saturday.
If boys win, they play again 8 pm Tuesday.
Please remember Good News Club resumes next Tuesday, January 18th. For more information or to register your kindergarten - 5th grader, please visit https://cefchattanooga.breezechms.com/form/df533f9113. Good News Club is sponsored by Calhoun First Baptist Church.
•Last home basketball game of the year tonight 6 pm vs Rogers Creek
•Grade cards going home today
•Conferences Thursday 3:30-6:30 pm
As we are all watching the upcoming weather, please note that school closures and early dismissals are sent out through the county. The best way to stay up to date is to make sure you are receiving texts and to follow the McMinn Schools and Calhoun Facebook pages where posts will immediately be made public.
Good News Club for K-5th graders will resume meetingTuesdays after school on January 18th until 4:30. Please remember new students must be registered to attend. You may do so at https://cefchattanooga.breezechms.com/form/df533f9113.
23rd Annual 8th Grade Handbell Performance going live at 9:45 am on CES Facebook.
