Cartersville High School Counseling Department

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Dear Students,

It has come to our attention that some very smart cookies have found a way to see what LOOKS like schedules in one of our CHS programs. What you are seeing is what Infinite Campus loaded. Counselors just returned to the office on Monday, July 20. Our first order of business upon return is to go through each of our students’ schedules individually. We correct errors and balance as best we can prior to fee day. We are still in the very early stages of doing that. We are as excited as you about the year ahead and want everyone to have a PERFECT schedule! Please do us a favor and LOG OUT, continue to enjoy your summer, and check back on fee day. 😃 By then, your schedule should be right, according to our notes. And if there’s a problem?? We will have instructions for you on how to resolve it at that time.

With love,
Your CHS Counselors

It was an honor to recognize 2026 STAR Student Jack Johnson and STAR Teacher Melissa Moore at Cartersville High School Honors Night.

Congratulations to both on this outstanding achievement!

“If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!”
-from: “If—“ by Rudyard Kipling

When thinking about our friend, Marc Collier, I am reminded of Rudyard Kipling’s advice to his son — treat everyone the same. Mr. Collier did just that, and his curiosity, genuineness, and humor bought him countless friends. As our CTAE director, he remained a close friend to our high school counseling team while he quietly labored for years to establish our new College and Career Academy. He often sought input from us when making decisions that impacted students, and he connected us to his vast network of local business people so that we could, in turn, connect students with information and opportunities. He shared our department’s commitment to equity for students and constantly sought out ways to raise people up to standards that, perhaps, they did not even think possible…but he knew it all along. He certainly built a legacy, and we are honored to help carry it forward.

Over the weekend, we lost a legend in our Canes community. Marc Collier, who unexpectedly passed away this past Sunday, left a legacy of caring for people, building strong connections, and supporting dynamic pathways for student success. He served the students and staff of Cartersville City Schools with true dedication and heart in a number of roles. He first joined CCS in 2006 as a teacher at Cartersville High School, where he later served as a coach, administrative assistant, and CTAE director. Over the past several years, Marc continued to serve our district as the CTAE director and, more recently, added the role of CEO for our newly established College and Career Academy (CCCA).

Marc genuinely cared for people, and there are countless stories of the impact he made on the lives of students during his 27 years in education. Through his seemingly endless network of friends and community members, CCS gained access to important partners and a wide range of support, especially in our CTAE and STEAM efforts. While we are shocked and saddened by Marc’s passing, we know that his work in overseeing the expansion of our CTAE programs and development of the CCCA will continue to leave a legacy of opportunities and options for students.

Whether it was standing in the end zone on Friday nights at Weinman Stadium or visiting local industry to develop meaningful partnerships, Marc was an ardent cheerleader for our Canes. He will be missed.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Marc’s family, friends, and colleagues.