Calhoun County Schools

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

Academy Spin Employee spotlight is needed for Mr Jacory Jackson, L3 culinary senior from Saks High School. Jacory serves as the front end manager for the AM shift and well as our CTSO treasurer.
During this week’s 7th grade Be Proud, Be Pro recruitment tours Jackson truly stepped up not only as a CCCA ambassador, put also as the main spokesperson for the Culinary Arts Program!
I am beyond proud of your professionalism and hospitality!!
Keep up the great work and enjoy that Chickfila breakfast this morning!

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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Jordan Costner from Alexandria Middle School who was awarded $4,500 today from Extra Yard Teachers by Jacksonville State University!

10/09/2026

We have officially kicked off another year of CCS 101!

Our first session gave parents and guardians a closer look at the people, programs, and services that keep Calhoun County Schools running!

Transportation Director Lee Phillips shared how our transportation team keeps students moving safely:
🚌 167 drivers and substitute drivers
🚌 153 bus routes
🚌 27 special needs drivers and 26 special needs aides
🚌 Air conditioning on every bus
🚌 $36,000 spent on diesel fuel each week
🚌 GPS monitoring on all buses for safety
🚌 High-definition cameras and audio recording on every bus

Child Nutrition Director Morgan Jennings shared some impressive numbers from our cafeterias:
🍎 1.53 million meals served in 2025–26
🍎 $3.4 million spent on food last year
🍎 99.7 average cafeteria health score
🍎 8,277 meals served daily, with service operating 11 months a year
🍎 All student meals are FREE this year through the Community Eligibility Provision!

📚 Deputy Superintendent Sumer Davis provided an overview of elementary curriculum requirements, including core instruction, targeted support and intervention, the Alabama Literacy Act, the Alabama Numeracy Act, and grading policies and procedures.

🏫 Julie Opdycke, principal at Saks Elementary, and Emily Smith, principal at Pleasant Valley Elementary, gave us a peek inside the school day, sharing the daily activities, classroom experiences, and learning happening in their schools!

From the classroom to the cafeteria to the bus ride home, so much happens behind the scenes to support our students. We’re excited to keep learning and building stronger connections with our families through CCS 101!

10/08/2026

🎥🎤Rising Voices ⬆️🗣️

In this week’s Rising Voices, we’re heading to White Plains Elementary School and White Plains Middle School to celebrate Homecoming Week!