CCSD School Social Workers

☀️ Happy Summer Birthday to Our Amazing Colleagues! 🎂
The school year may be winding down for staff, but the celebrations are just heating up! The School Social Work team wants to send the biggest, brightest birthday wishes to three incredible women who bring so much warmth, dedication, and heart to our department:
✨ Chrystal ✨💜
✨ Jennifer ✨🩵
✨ Kiara ✨💛
Thank you for everything you do to support our students, families, and each other all year long. You truly make a difference, and now it is time for you to be taken care of!
We hope your special days are filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happy. More than anything, we wish you a restful, rejuvenating, and peacefully quiet summer ahead. You’ve earned every bit of relaxation! 🏝️
Join us in wishing Chrystal, Jennifer, and Kiara the happiest of birthdays! 🥳🎈🎉

This is for summer break post: SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR CCSD! Looking for exciting summer activities in Athens? 🌞 Check out this treasure trove of events and fun at Macaroni Kid! Discover endless opportunities for family adventures and local happenings. Visit their calendar at https://athens.macaronikid.com/events/calendar for all the details! 📅✨

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠 and Coile Middle School was proud to host a meaningful day focused on supporting student wellness, connection, and community on 05/12/26!
In collaboration Dr. Hunter, School Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor Ms. Finkley, students had the opportunity to engage with community partners, learn about mental health resources, and enjoy uplifting activities — including joining in on the Flex Dance with Dr. Hunter! 💃🏾✨
A special thank you to their guest speaker, Lamar Handy with the DL Handy Foundation, along with all of the amazing organizations and individuals who helped make this event impactful for our students: CIS- C.Htoo, Medlink Coile- B. Muckle, Sheats Social Services- L. Sheats, University of Georgia Counseling Department- G. McMahon, Kate's Club, Encourage Her- Kiarra Trammell, Knitting table - M. Tallant , and Play Therapy- Katie Deans. 💚
Together, we continue to remind our students that their mental health matters and that support is always available! 🌟

Please enjoy the video in the comments from Coile FLEXING their positive mental health 😁 *we do not own the copyrights to this song*

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, School Social Worker, Ms. Johnson created an interactive “Emoji Check-In Station” to encourage students and staff at Cleveland Road Elementary to pause, reflect, and identify their emotions. 💚
Students and staff wearing green also participated in a fun raffle while taking time to check in with themselves by choosing the emoji that best represented how they were feeling for the day. This activity promoted emotional awareness, self-expression, and positive conversations surrounding mental health.
“Mental health awareness starts with checking in with yourself.” 💚

Mental health awareness month is in full effect… Henry R Is Our Winner!! 💙🐬

The school social worker at Holston Elementary and support staff put together an incentive for student involvement that included the following below:

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we are excited to invite all students to participate in a fun Coloring Contest hosted by Ms. Hughes & Ms. Josephs 💙

🖍️🧠 Theme: “What Helps Me Feel Happy, Calm, and Strong”
Students can draw and color a picture showing things that help them feel their best (playing outside, talking to family, deep breathing, hobbies, etc.) Bettye H. Holston Elementary School

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚

A huge shoutout to one of our amazing school social workers for facilitating a wonderful Mental Health Awareness Fair at Winterville Elementary School! 🧠✨

Students had the opportunity to learn about the importance of mental wellness, healthy coping skills, self-care, and ways to support one another. 🌈😊 Creating safe spaces where students feel seen, heard, and supported is always a priority!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event meaningful and impactful for our students and school community! 💙🫶 🌟

💙💛 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💛💙

This month, we recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on our students, families, and staff. Taking care of your mental well-being is essential—and support is always here.

Our School Social Work Department is committed to helping our school community feel seen, supported, and empowered.

✨ This May, remember:
• You always matter
• Your feelings are valid
• It’s okay to ask for help
• Taking care of your mind is strength

(If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call, text, or chat 988 — the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7).

Let’s continue to break the stigma and support one another—this month and every month. 💙

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Ms. Eaton! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrate not only you, but the care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our students and school community every single day. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our team. 💙
Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve—and a year ahead full of continued success and happiness! 🌟🎈

🌸 Spring Break is Here! 🌸
Wishing all of our students and families a safe, restful, and fun-filled Spring Break! 🌞 Whether you’re traveling, spending time with loved ones, or just taking a well-deserved break, we hope this time allows you to recharge and reset.
💛 A few gentle reminders:
• Keep a consistent routine (even during break!)
• Take time for self-care and things that bring you joy (possible activities added to post)
• Stay safe and make responsible choices
• Reach out if you need support—we’re still here for you
We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong! 🌼

Join us in celebrating a very special School Social Worker this month! 🎉
Happy Birthday, Gabrielle Prince! Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering support for students and families make you such an incredible asset to our department. The impact you make each day does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you on our team.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday month filled with joy, appreciation, and all the happiness you bring to others! 💙🎂