Reminder: Food pick up will be Monday and Wednesday this week at CCHS, WES and FCE! You will pick up food Monday for both Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday you will get enough food to cover through Friday.
AES staff members have been participating in a game of Bingo this week! Several staff members have already gotten Bingo and will receive prizes when they return to school. #teamAES
Ackerman Elementary School day five of spirit week is “Pajama Day.” Let’s see our kiddos in their pajamas! #teamAES
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, ANYONE?! Let's use our time away from each other to do some good with the COMMUNITY SERVICE BINGO CARD. How many ways can you hit BINGO?! Can you fill the entire card?! Share your cards and pictures of your service in the comments to inspire others, also!
AES - Admins - Today we lead the school, one day our students will lead the world! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - Office Staff, Counselor, Nurse, Material Specialist/Behavior Interventionist - Tough times don’t last, tough teams do! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - Special Class - Children are naturally creative. It’s our job to give them the freedom, materials, and space to let their creativity blossom! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - Special Education - Children with special needs come into our lives, leaving footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - Speech Teachers - Making a difference one word at a time! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - PACE - What makes a child gifted may not always be spectacular grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning! ❤️#AESstrong
AES - Interventionists - Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly! ❤️ #AESstrong
Breakfast and lunch for Thursday and Friday will be provided during Thursday’s pick up! We will not be open for pick up on Friday, we will provide both meals for Thursday and Friday at Thursday’s pick! 10:30-12:30 at CCHS, WES and FCE!
AES - 6th grade - Your life is your story! The adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES- 5th Grade - You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so... get on your way! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES- 4th Grade - Imagine with your mind. Believe with your heart. Achieve with all your might! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - 3rd grade - What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - 2nd Grade - Let the journey to new learning begin! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - First Grade - Today is the day to learn something new! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - Kindergarten students have little hands and BIG hearts! ❤️ #AESstrong
AES - Prek is a special place where little things mean a lot! ❤️ #AESstrong
Ackerman Elementary School day 2 of Spirit Week is “Crazy Hair and School Colors.” Let’s see what you’ve got! #teamAES
The Mississippi Department of Education has posted resources for parents and families to use on their website. These are additional resources that can help with keeping students on track.
http://www.mdek12.org/LearningAtHome
Summer Job Opportunity!!!
Feeding Program Information and Instructions!
Day one of Spirit Week is “Superhero Day!” Let’s see those kiddos as superheroes! #teamAES
Ackerman Elementary School is having another spirit week! We had a great response last week, so let’s see those pictures this week! #teamAES
Hooray!!! We received approval from the state to begin our feeding program! Trucks will deliver during the day on Monday food and supplies so we can begin on Tuesday! More details of when and where will be posted On social media Monday afternoon! #ChargerFamily
CCHS students:
I hope everyone is safe and taking care of themselves. In the mean time, please feel free to email me at jenniferroberts@choctawsd.ms. No question or worry is too small!
To my Seniors, I am thinking of y’all the most. Y’all are a wonderful group to work with and I am proud to be your counselor. I am here to answer any questions or concerns you have about the next chapter in your story. This is just a small bump we will get through together! Keep charging on!
Several parents have asked about free books. Please check out this site!
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
WES students new online READING resource for FREE
stories.audible.com
Coach Worrell will communicate through Remind for her classes. If you haven’t signed up yet, here’s how!
Earth Science: www.remind.com/join/ccearthsci or text @ccearthsci to 81010
College & Career Readiness: www.remind.com/join/leadercchs or text @leadercchs to 81010
We are looking for areas in the county that may have WiFi access and would be willing to open there network to CCSD students! Maybe a church or other location where students can pull up and connect from their vehicle! Email us if you can help!
CCCTC now has an email address set up answer any questions or concerns while we are closed. Please feel free to email us with any questions and we will try and get them answered as soon as possible. Keep Charging Forward!
Helpccctc@choctawsd.ms
WES now has an email address set up answer any questions or concerns while we are closed. Please feel free to email us with any questions and we will try and get them answered as soon as possible. Keep Charging Forward!
Helpwes@choctawsd.ms
FCE now has an email address set up answer any questions or concerns while we are closed. Please feel free to email us with any questions and we will try and get them answered as soon as possible. Keep Charging Forward!
Helpfce@choctawsd.ms
AES now has an email address set up answer any questions or concerns while we are closed. Please feel free to email us with any questions and we will try and get them answered as soon as possible. Keep Charging Forward!
Helpaes@choctawsd.ms
Choctaw County High School has set up an email address for each school to answer any questions or concerns while we are closed. Please feel free to email us with any questions. Keep Charging Forward!!!
helpcchs@choctawsd.ms
#ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Ackerman Elementary School day five of virtual spirit week is “School Spirit Day.” We want to see pictures in your AES or Charger gear!!
CCSD is in the process of getting answers to many questions regarding Seniors, grades, graduation, and many more! Please be patient as we work through these issues caused by COVID-19! Patience and prayers appreciated as we get through this together!
CCSD is in the process of getting our feeding program going! Stay tuned for an announcement of when and where coming soon!
Instructional opportunities and fun learning ideas will continue to be posted on social media outlets in the upcoming week. They are not required. We encourage family activities if you’re unable to access a device or internet.
Pre K and Kindergarten registration has been postponed until further notice. We will make an announcement when we have a new date.
Choctaw County Schools will remain closed through April 17 due to the COVID-19 crisis. Admins will be discussing things moving forward. Safety and well being of our students, faculty, staff, and communities is a big priority. Practice good hygiene and Keep Charging Forward!
Ackerman Elementary School, day four of Virtual Spirit Week is “First Day of Spring - What are you doing outside?” We want to see pictures of our students, staff, and parents enjoying some time outside. ☀️
CCHS softball team, red ,white, and blue day means find your favorite jersey and throw it on! #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Ackerman Elementary School has set up a pick-up spot outside the front entrance for students who don’t have internet access for optional work. Packets are listed by grade level, and some supplies are available if you need those as well! #teamAES #keeplearning
Ackerman Elementary School, day three of Virtual Spirit Week is “Show us What You’re Reading.” We want to see pictures of our students, staff, and parents reading! 📚
If you weren’t able to pick up your fern and strawberry orders today, pick up will be available tomorrow morning starting at 9:00!
Are you looking for something fun to do this week? Check out the virtual recess, aquarium tours, zoo tours, and live music class. All of these pages go live on Facebook weekly, so check them out! #teamAES
The CCHS Softball Team can’t practice right now, but they are showing their team spirit on our first Virtual Spirit Day! #keepchargingforward
CCHS are you wearing green today? Post a pic of you wearing green and read a NEWSELA article about the history of the day!
Ackerman Elementary School, day two of Virtual Spirit Week is wear green or rainbow for St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s see what our students and staff have on today! #teamAES
Additional resources for parents and students that you can use during the week! Also a reminder to add in some fun stuff (outside games, board games, art, etc.) if students are doing optional work! #teamAES
CCHS e-Spirit Week Competition!!
Health Science & Nursing Students in Mrs. Stirewalt's class: please see the attached image for your assignment!
SHARE WITH YOUR CLASSMATES!
*FERNS & STRAWBERRIES*
All fern and strawberry orders will be available for pickup at CCCTC during the following times:
- Tuesday (3/17): 1:00pm - 5:30pm
- Wednesday (3/18): 9:00am - 5:30pm
- Thursday (3/19): 9:00am - NOON
Questions? Contact Glennis Wood (662-285-6880).
WES Family Movie Night has been postponed. WES will continue to keep you posted on the Charger App.
Scholarship opportunity for students PreK - 12th grade!
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. The contest will run through March 31. Students across Mississippi will be competing for over $3,600 in Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships by submitting an original piece of art based on the theme, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
The contest is open to any Mississippi student from PreK to 12th Grade, whether in a classroom, through an after school program, or by homeschooling. A $529 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarship will be awarded to the first place contestant in each of the following age categories:
Pre-Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
3rd - 5th Grades
6th - 8th Grades
9th - 12 Grades
A second place prize of a $250 MACS scholarship and third place prize of a $100 MACS scholarship will also be awarded in each category. Students in PreK through 5th Grade should submit their artwork on an official entry form. Students in 6th - 12th Grades should submit their original 8.5" x 11" artwork using a medium of their choice.
For more information on the Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade contest, click here.
For more infromation on the 5th through 12th grade contest, click here.
For more information, click here
Ok AES parents, any pajama day pictures out there of our kiddos? Let’s see what you’ve got! #teamAES
7th grade English supplemental assignments:
Ms. Black posted a NewsELA text set assignment to google classroom for 7th grade English classes.
Ackerman Elementary School parents, want to have some fun while kids are out? Join in on virtual spirit week. Daily posts will be made for you to post pictures on to spread some fun. Look for the post each morning! #teamAES
WES Virtual Spirit Week
Mrs. Harris has uploaded instructions to her Algbra 1 google classroom for students to get extra practice during the extended break.
WES Academic Resources - This is also posted on the NEWS feed (easier to read) on the Charger App. Teachers are available on Class Dojo or school email for any concerns you have about your students academic needs. Continue to stay tuned & informed through the Charger App.
WES Academic Resources - teachers are available through Class Dojo or their school email for any concerns you may have about your students academic needs.This is also posted on the Live Feed on the Charger App. Continue to stay tuned and stay informed through the Charger App.
8th grade English students:
Supplemental assignments—NewsELA assignments and 4 iReady assignments. Please log in and complete these assignments.
For English II supplemental assignments, students can complete any of the NewsELA assignments that they did not complete in class last nine weeks.
Algebra 1 supplemental work.
Students need to sign into my class by using this link https://www.khanacademy.org/join/3S6PECT3 or by typing in www.khanacademy.org/join and enter 3S6PECT3 to join.
Join | Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org
Completion of the entire transversals and angle of a triangle videos on Khan Academy. Complete the practice problems or challenges along with the videos.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-geometry/cc-8th-angles-between-lines/v/angles-formed-by-parallel-lines-and-transversals
Angles, parallel lines, & transversals (video) | Khan Academy
Learn about parallel lines, transversals, and the angles they form.
www.khanacademy.org
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-geometry/cc-8th-triangle-angles/v/proof-sum-of-measures-of-angles-in-a-triangle-are-180
Angles in a triangle sum to 180° proof (video) | Khan Academy
Learn the formal proof that shows the measures of interior angles of a triangle sum to 180°.
www.khanacademy.org
These are links but after they login in I can assign them all the lessons that they need.
Geometry supplemental work.
Project will replace lowest quiz grade if it has not already been completed. They can photograph answers and turn in the picture.
Complete Khan academy video pages and practice problems.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/high-school-math/geometry/hs-geo-trig/hs-geo-trig-ratios-intro/v/basic-trigonometry?modal=1
Right triangles & trigonometry | High school geometry | Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/high-school-math/geometry/hs-geo-trig/hs-geo-solve-for-a-side/v/example-trig-to-solve-the-sides-and-angles-of-a-right-triangle
Solving for a side in right triangles with trigonometry (video) | Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org
Students may complete assignment after the Khan Academy video completion.
http://cdn.kutasoftware.com/Worksheets/Geo/9-Solving%20Right%20Triangles.pdf
9-Solving Right Triangles - Kuta Software LLC
cdn.kutasoftware.com
7th grade Math students:
Supplemental assignments will be posted on IXL, khan academy, and moby max!!
US History Students:
Supplemental resources are posted in Google Classroom. Also, you can work on your presidential assignment for the 4th 9 weeks. Email Mrs. Melissa Stevens if you have questions.
Supplemental assignments for 8th grade Science students:
Students will have assignments on Stemscopes they can complete throughout the week. The link is https://login.acceleratelearning.com/ or they can access it through Clever. Please log in like usual. If you have questions, you can email Ms. Stevens at aubreystevens@choctawsd.ms.
For dual-enrollment classes, Holmes CC is only closed March 16 and 17. Students enrolled in online classes should check their emails daily for assignments and more information so as to not get behind!!
https://www.holmescc.edu/administration/marketing/covid-19.aspx
Supplemental assignments for Students in Biology I during the extended break:
Please complete the assignments in Stemscopes. Use your usual log in information. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hulett at alisonhulett@choctawsd.ms.
Supplemental assignments for 8th Math students during the extended break:
Students can access IXL, Khan Academy and TE21 for their work. Please log in and complete the assignments.
Additional online resources for families during the extended Spring Break.
CCSD will be closed next week to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. There will be no athletic events, practices or extracurricular activities of any kind. We ask everyone to exercise good hygiene and avoid crowds during this time. Stay safe and keep charging forward!
The softball games scheduled for today have been called off due to weather and field conditions.
The softball games versus East Webster are still scheduled to be played tomorrow. We will keep you informed if things change. GO CHARGERS!!!
CCHS Singers did awesome performing at Disney! #ChargedUp
North Half Powerlifting Results:
Chris Anderson - 3rd place
Caleb Burdine - 5th place
Morris Smith - 6th place
Allen Cooper-Potts - Team Statistician
Great job guys.
Kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School did an amazing job on their spring program!
Ramzey Trice, a 5th grader at Ackerman Elementary School, saved his Charger Bucks to buy a Principal for a Day pass. He did a great job helping, making announcements, setting up an ice cream party, and dismissing school! Great job Ramzey!
Several Kindergarten students from WES were chosen to read a Dr. Seuss book to sixth graders. We are so proud of them and the hard work they put into reading these books. #weirexcellenceshines
WES Kindergarten Mrs.Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s class celebrated Dr. Seuss week. They tuned into Rick & Bubba’s World’s Largest Classroom reading of Green Eggs & Ham, made Dr. Seuss crafts, Mrs. Angie read Ten Apples Up On Top & much more. It’s been a great week in Kindergarten.
WES Kindergarten Mrs.Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s class celebrated Dr. Seuss week. They tuned into Rick & Bubba’s World’s Largest Classroom reading of Green Eggs & Ham, made Dr. Seuss crafts, Mrs. Angie read Ten Apples Up On Top & much more. It’s been a great week in Kindergarten.
Mrs. Conerly's and Mrs. McKnight's Kindergarten AR test during Dr. Seuss Week #weirexcellenceshines
Ms. Conerly’s and Mrs. McKnight’s Kindergarten class at WES had a great time this week reading Dr. Seuss’ books. They ended the week by four students reading Green Eggs and Ham to WES 6th graders and by taking A.R. Test on their books.
5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School were rewarded for great scores and growth on their Benchmark tests with lunch at Costa Mexican Restaurant.
1st graders at Ackerman Elementary School celebrated meeting their AR Goal with ice cream sundaes and a drink! Great job!
Due to the amount of rain over the last several days, the baseball games versus Louisville will not be played today. Games for Monday and Tuesday are still scheduled to take place. GO CHARGERS!!!
Ackerman Elementary School students enjoyed green eggs and ham on Thursday morning for breakfast during Read Across America Week!
Mrs. Turnipseed and Mrs. K. Tuck’s students at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job on their center work. These students are on track with their computer center, independent work, and teacher tables.
Khristyan Hoskins, a 3rd grader at Ackerman Elementary School, spent his Charger Bucks to be an office worker on Thursday. He did a great job helping!
Mrs. Shelley Gammill has her 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School doing an amazing job on their writing.
Ackerman Elementary School hosted a Pre-K Grandparent’s Day Lunch on Thursday! Thank you to all of the family members and volunteers who came to eat lunch with the students!
Students in the College & Career Readiness class held mock job interviews with each other this week.
Junior high baseball games scheduled for today have been called off due to rain.
Wacky Wednesday was so fun along with having classroom readers on Wednesday at Ackerman Elementary School.
Mrs. Lucas had her 6th graders at AES present skits to classmates to demonstrate different political systems. Fun times!
WES Pre-K students had a great week working at centers!!
WES Pre-K students had a great week working at centers!!
Destiny Martin, a 5th grader at Ackerman Elementary School, spent her Charger Bucks to be an office worker on Wednesday. She did an excellent job!
Seniors Beta members enjoyed a field trip today to the Mississippi Crime Lab.
Mrs. Sanders has her 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School working on EADMS. They are reading a passage, breaking down the information, and discussing important details before answering questions. Great job!
5th graders in Mrs. Margaret Taylor’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are working on their reading skills. Students are reading passages and breaking down information. Great job!
The golf match scheduled for March 5th at Elm Lake will not be played due to the course conditions.
Softball Schedule Updates:
Saturday's games at Ethel High School will not be played.
The games with East Webster have been rescheduled for Friday, March 13th at 1:00 at East Webster. We will play a Varsity double header.
GO CHARGERS!!!
Ackerman Elementary School’s Chargers in Charge for the month of February have been doing a great job! These students are showing excellent character and behavior.
Weir Elementary School - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Thank you Weir PTO
1st Grade students measure how far their team cars rolls from different heights.
On Tuesday, Ackerman Elementary School had more student readers and community volunteers read to students throughout the school for Read Across America Week!
2nd Grade students measure how far their team cars roll from different heights.
Ackerman Elementary School had some wonderful readers visit on Tuesday from Choctaw County High School to come read to classes throughout the school.
Mr. Ballard's 3rd grade students give speeches for their history projects.
Dr. Seuss Week
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students at Ackerman Elementary School enjoyed some photo booth time with The Cat in The Hat for Read Across America Week!
4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School were treated to lunch at Umi to celebrate reaching their “On Fire for Reading” goal!
Students in fifth grade spent time reading Dr. Seuss books with students in first grade. It was great fun reading together!
Kindergarten students at Weir Elementary School were excited to have Ms. Angelia Ashford read The Thinga-ma-jigger Is Coming Today by Tish Rabe, featuring The Cat In The Hat. Each student was given a book that was donated by Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
Softball Update: We will be playing one Varsity game at Kosciusko tonight at 6:30. We will keep you informed if this changes. GO CHARGERS!!
It looks like the rain will miss us so baseball is still playing. Junior high will start at 3:30 followed by varsity then junior varsity. GO CHARGERS!!
Mrs. Hollis has her 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School working hard on their math skills. Center work was on the agenda, and the students are doing a great job on their independent work, Accelerated Math, and with their teachers.
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School in Mrs. Conner’s class have been working on cause and effect. The students are doing a great job!
Mrs. Morrow’s 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School are getting hands-on with learning about mixtures. Students are identifying materials, sorting them, and using tools to help determine their properties.
The archery competition versus Noxapater today at Weir Elementary has been called off for today.
Another win for junior high baseball. Final score 6–2. Go Chargers!!
Several students as well as community volunteers read to classes at Ackerman Elementary School to promote reading during Read Across America Week.
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School enjoyed a visit from The Cat in the Hat for Read Across America Week.
For Read Across America Week, Ackerman Elementary School had special visitors on Monday morning. The Cat in the Hat along with Thing 1 and Thing 2 greeted students as they entered the school.
Junior high Chargers take Game 1 with an 8-7 win over Winona. Game 2 about to kick off
Mrs. Jean Maree Mcculloch’s 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job on their writing. Today students learned about the Titanic and using RAFT completed an activity with a writing performance task! Great job!
Softball games versus East Webster have been called off due to rain. Make up dates will be announced soon. Junior high baseball is still playing at Winona.
Mrs. Lisa’s and Mrs. Margie’s PreK students at Ackerman Elementary have been studying ocean life. They have had fun counting fish and matching letters in their centers, putting ocean animal puzzles together, and drawing ocean animals and coloring ocean scenes in art.
Ackerman Elementary School will be celebrating Read Across America this week! In addition to dress up days, students and volunteers will be reading during the week to a variety of classes. There will also be two photo booths set up for pictures for students to enjoy.
Chargers Baseball Final from the East Webster Tournament in our second game.
East Webster 4
Chargers 3
#ChargerNation
Chargers Baseball Final from the East Webster Tournament. Our Chargers get the win in extra innings.
Chargers 8
Nanah Waiya 7
#ChargerNation
CTE Fact #29
CTE provides pathways to advancement. In the 2016-2017 program year, 86% of adult learners concentrating in CTE either continued their education or were employed within six months of completing their program.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Chargers Baseball Final:
Chargers 13
Kirk Academy 3
Our Chargers pick up their first win on the season. Senior Landon Wells with a solo homerun. Good win! #ChargerNation
3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School showed great growth on their benchmark tests and were rewarded with Bumpers for their hard work.
Zykerria Colston, a 3rd grader at Ackerman Elementary School, used her Charger Bucks to buy a lunch with a friend pass.
6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School who had excellent behavior for the first semester were rewarded with Mexican for lunch!
Second year culinary students recently visited some local restaurants to gain insight into running a culinary business. They visited Pap's Place, Subway, and Council House where they asked questions about running a restaurant including advice and lessons learned.
Culinary students are practicing their serving skills. Students rotate acting as the customer while others go through each step of the service process. Today focused on handling guests who are “difficult” in a professional manner and they really committed to their roles!
Junior High Choir performing at CCHS today. Great job !!’ GO CHARGERS!!
CTE Fact #38
CTE programs have a direct and measurable impact on the economy, reducing high school dropout rates, equipping learners with workforce relevant skills, and expanding a talent pool that is responsive to the needs of employers.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Best of luck to our FFA as they travel to Big Black Federation competition today!
Each Senior received a packet full of local scholarships yesterday. If interested they need to fill out and send in by April 15th. Any questions please ask Mrs. Roberts.
Congratulations to Calvin Talley and Chris White for being selected to play in the NEMFCA all star football game! #ChargerNation
Students in Mrs. Amy Taylor’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job in their writing centers! Keep up the great work!
Ackerman Elementary School hosted a Grandparents Day Luncheon for kindergarten students at the school. Thank you to all the grandparents and other family members who came to support the students.
Gracie Vickers, a 5th grader at Ackerman Elementary School, spent her Charger Bucks to be an office worker. She did a great job supervising pictures, running errands, and restocking the PBIS store.
Mr. Blaine was invited to be a guest speaker at WES library. Some upper-grade classes enjoyed hearing him share the book, Fox in Socks, by Dr. Seuss. When Mr. Blaine got tongue-tied, some of the students jumped in to help him out. The students & Mr. Blaine had a great time!
Students in Spanish 1 completed their unit on restaurant words with a test to utilize what they learned. Students ordered and conversed with the staff In Spanish. Mucho Gracias CCHS Administrators for allowing this trip! #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
WES Chargers in Charge!
Katherine Allman from the MS Tobacco Free Coalition came to speak to 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School about the dangers of tobacco use and vaping.
Mr. Loggins is teaching about soil horizons in his Concepts of Ag classes. Students got to put their own spin on viewing the different soil horizons. They worked in groups to create soil horizon diagrams that are displayed in the hallway outside their classroom.
CTE Fact #27
According to the US Dept. of Education, Mississippi served 124,671 CTE high school students in the 2016-2017 school year.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #26
CTE students are significantly more likey than their peers to report developing problem-solving, project completion, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills during high school.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
3rd graders in Mr. Richardson’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job on their Accelerated Math assignments during class!
The Charger Archery team in action at their match today versus Nanih Waiya. It’s the first match the team has hosted. Thanks to Weir Elementary for letting us use your gym. Great job Chargers!!!
The Choctaw County School District received the MSBA Lighthouse School Leader Lantern Award. The award was presented to School Board President Michael Thomas and Superintendent Glen Beard on February 19, 2020 at the MSBA 48th Annual Conference. KEEP CHARGING FORWARD!!!!
Students in Ms. Shumaker's class are ready to knockout their benchmark today. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Mrs. Joni and Mrs. Holly’s classes at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time on their community helpers trip and to the Mexican restaurant.
Ag students are hard at work preparing for FFA opening and closing competition. They will be competing at the federation level this Friday, February 28!
4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School were rewarded for hard work on their benchmark tests. Students had Bumpers for lunch if they showed growth from the first to second benchmark or scored a level 4 or 5 on the benchmark!
Baseball and softball are both still playing today. Baseball at 4 & 6. Softball at 5 & 6:30
Mrs. Turnipseed and Mrs. K. Tuck’s 1st graders at Ackerman Elementary School are using base ten blocks to learn more about numbers.
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Telano’s kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job in their centers! These students are working hard on their independent work, computer skills, and with their teachers.
6th graders in Mrs. Johnson’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are rocking their Accelerated Math work in class! Keep up the great work!
CTE Fact #25
CTE is learning that works for students and the economy and is at the heart of any agenda focused on opportunity and economic competitiveness.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Ackerman Elementary School would like to thank the PTO for the wonderful King Cakes and waters to start the week off!
Baseball and softball will both be in action tomorrow afternoon. Baseball will play Sebastopol at 4 & 6. Softball will play Kosciusko at 5 & 6:30. Come out and support both of our teams. GO CHARGERS!!
Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Hunt’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are enjoying a story before they start their group work for the day.
Schedule Change: Due to weather conditions, the junior high baseball games scheduled for today have been moved to Thursday, Feb. 27th at 4:00 and 5:30.
Centers were on the agenda for students in Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Cagle’s class at Ackerman Elementary School. These kindergarten students are doing great!
PreK students at Ackerman Elementary in Mrs. Lisa’s and Mrs. Margie’s class visited the Charger buck store and earned some great prizes for their good behavior
CTE Fact #24
91% of parents of students in CTE believe their child is getting a leg up on their career.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #23
45% of students say CTE courses provide them with real-world examples that help them better understand academic classes.
CTE Fact #23
45% of students say CTE courses provide them with real-world examples that help them better understand academic classes.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Good Luck to our HOSA students competing at district conference today!
CTE Fact #22
Unlike the vocational education of the past, which prepared learners for jobs with high levels of work activities at risk for automation, the CTE of today provides a pathway for learners to career with family-sustaining wages.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Schedule Change: Softball will be in action against Kosciusko tomorrow. JV will play at 3:00 and Varsity will play at 4:30. Come out and support the Lady Chargers.
CCHS had parental involvement last night. Parents learned about the different state tests. They also tested their own knowledge by taking a practice test like their children do at school. We appreciate all the parents who came out to help support their children and CCHS.
Due to MDOT Closing part of Hwy 9 past the coal mine buses 71, 78 and 79 will be running late this afternoon. They will have to take a detour which will take longer.
Ackerman Elementary School will celebrate Read Across America the week of March 2nd through March 6th. Students are encouraged to dress up to celebrate the week. The school will have special readers each day and will also have an appearance from The Cat in the Hat!
5th graders in Mrs. Hollis’ class at Ackerman Elementary School earned a Bumpers lunch for achieving 80% or higher on their tests for the last two weeks!
5th graders in Mrs. Miller’s class at Ackerman Elementary School worked on finding and analyzing text evidence from the actual March on Washington pamphlet from 1963!
4th graders in Mrs. Jean Maree Mcculloch’s class at Ackerman Elementary School who were Top Writers selected a Weavers Lunch as their reward!
Pre-K students in Mrs. Zirlott’s class at Ackerman Elementary school got to visit the PBIS store on Friday to spend their Charger Bucks!
6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School held a mock trial where they examined evidence and provided arguments to plead their case. These students won the trial for their homeroom and were rewarded with Bumpers & a movie during lunch.
Health science students haVe been studying the cardiovascular system. Today, they were studying heart anatomy and systemic blood circulation.
We appreciate Josh Hough taking the time to come and speak to students at CCCTC. He is a former CCCTC student himself. He spoke about his time serving in Iraq as well as the opportunities available through the guard!
3rd block Culinary Arts students also made delicious pasta dishes using the pasta they made earlier this week!
1st block Culinary Arts students used the pasta they made to prepare different pasta dishes. They were all delicious!
Culinary Arts 1st year students recently learned to make their own dough and use it to make pasta.
Health Science and Sports Medicine students will be providing mock pre-participation physicals to 8th grade students on Monday as a way to promote the CTE programs. The students will see demonstrations of athletic taping and/or CPR-First Aid care as well!
CTE Fact #21
Students can participate in CTE at the middle or high school level and at postsecondary institutions in all states across the US.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Mrs. Jackson took some of the 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School to the PBIS store! Keep up the great work!
Pre-K students in Mrs. Zirlott and Mrs. Fondren’s room at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job in their centers.
ANNUAL FERN SALE! Time to order ferns. Order by Friday, February 28. Delivery is Tuesday, March 17 - doors open at 12 noon. This fundraiser is sponsored by the SkillsUSA students at CCCTC. For more information or to order, call: CCCTC 284-4152 or Glennis Wood 285-6880/722-1325.
Students in Culinary Arts I are learning all about grain cookery. They practiced making grits and oatmeal as well as a variety of rice dishes. Rice dishes incorporated a variety of rices like Arborio, basmati, and long-grain in dishes like Risotto, Pilaf, Chinese Fried Rice, and Red Beans & Rice.
The March breakfast and lunch menus have been updated. This is great tool to use when you are in a hurry and you need to know what is on the menu for the day.
CTE Fact #20
CTE programs directly connect learners with employers, because the programs provide a clear pipeline of talent and unique opportunities for students to engage in meaningful on the job experiences, internships, and apprenticeships.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Several 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School were able to go shopping in the school’s PBIS store. Students throughout the school earn Charger Bucks for good behavior each day! Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Utley’s 3rd grade PACE students at Ackerman Elementary School are learning how to program robots to do tasks and follow routes in class! They have just started their programming and are doing a great job!
CTE Fact #19
CTE leads to fewer dropouts. Students involved in CTE are far less likely to drop out of high school than other students, a different estimated to save the economy $168 billion each year.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
AES Library is selling Smencils for $1 each!
Mrs. Jean Maree Mcculloch’s 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time playing some fun games while learning!
Students in Mrs. Joni, Mrs. Mitzi, and Mrs. Nicole’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had a fun time learning about their heart. Nurse Karla Beard let each student listen to their heart and showed them how to feel their heartbeat.
Coach Smith has his PE students at Ackerman Elementary School working on critical thinking skills. Students had to use materials to cross the water to the island in the middle, get their whole team across the water, and get to the other bank. Lots of creative thinking!
Mrs. Lucas has her 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School completing research on a variety of presidents. Students then have to present their information to their group so they can vote on who they feel the greatest president is.
The RCU is hosting CTE counselors and other professionals today in preparation for CPAS and National Certification testing. Mrs. Prisock will be learning about the updates to testing and how to provide our students with as many opportunities as possible to earn valuable credentials and certifications during their time at CCCTC!
CTE Fact #18
Students in CTE programs and their parents are three times as likely to report they are "Very Satisfied" with their children's ability to learn real-world skills as part of their education compared to parents of students not involved in CTE.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Students in 7th-10th grade and their parents are invited to an event at the Ty Cobb, Thurs., Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Teachers of state tested areas will be sharing information about their specific state tests, as well as giving tips and strategies and practicing test items. Snacks will be provided. We hope you come out to help support our Chargers!
CTE Fact #17
CTE programs are organized in 16 career clusters, each representing a different sector - from Information Technology and Health Sciences to Education and Training and Marketing.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #16
Nearly 60% of companies report having difficulty filling job openings because of a lack of qualified applicants. CTE addresses this gap by offering specialized courses, hands on training, and other work-based learning.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #15
CTE aligns education and the workforce to ensure that today's students are learning the skills needed in the competitive job market.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School were rewarded for showing growth in Accelerated Reader and STAR with a hot chocolate & donut bar!
Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Krystie’s class at Ackerman Elementary School enjoyed ice cream sundaes for a special Valentine’s treat.
Mrs. Miller’s 5th grade top writers at Ackerman Elementary School were rewarded with a lunch from Weavers. Great job!
Mrs. Barnett’s 3rd grade top Writers at Ackerman Elementary School were rewarded with a lunch from Bumpers! Great job!
Mrs. Jackson’s 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School are rocking in their math centers!
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School in Mrs. Halford’s class are having fun with measurement.
CTE Fact #14
Participation in career and technical student organizations raises students' academic motivation and engagement, grades, career self-efficacy, college aspirations and employability skills.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CCHS office spreading a little Valentine’s Day cheer to all our staff! We appreciate all they do!
Sports Medicine students are learning about assessment and treatment of upper extremity injuries. They practiced various orthopedic tests to identify common injuries involving strains, sprains, fractures, thoracic outlet syndrome, nerve injuries, and subluxations/dislocations.
CCHS Seniors who applied to MSU and Ole Miss enjoyed a visit to discuss next steps in the admission process. #ChargerNation
CTE Fact #13
CTE exposes students to rigorous and relevant information-rich content through content area reading and writing strategies.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Due to the potential of bad weather CCSD will be dismissing today February 12,2020 at 2:30pm. Please stay safe and weather aware!
Second year culinary students are practicing the skills they will need when they compete at the state SkillsUSA competition. Elijah will be competing in the culinary competition and Nicholas will be competing in commercial baking.
CTE Fact #12
HOSA, the career and technical student organization for health science, has more than 200,000 members.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #11
1/3 of all high school dual enrollment credits come from CTE courses (600,000 total).
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Due to flooded road conditions CCSD will operate on a 2 hour delay on Tuesday February 11, 2020. Bus drivers will use extra caution. Breakfast will not be served.
Due to the potential of flooding roads CCSD will be dismissing at 1:45pm. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the evening! Be safe and weather aware!
Little league basketball at the Ty Cobb has been cancelled for tonight due to weather conditions.
In Mrs. Emily Tuck and Ms. Logan’s class at Ackerman Elementary School students played Alphabet marks the Spot! The kids had a blast as they rolled the cube and found the matching beginning sounds!
Congratulations to our SkillsUSA team. They came home from district competition with 1st place in opening/closing, extemporaneous speaking, and job demo; 2nd place in carpentry and technical math; and 4th place in quiz bowl!
Carpentry students are working on building book cases for the Choctaw County Library!
CTE Fact #10
In 2014, students earned a total of 3,842,589 CTE credentials in the United States.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #9
1/3 of CTE students are enrolled in programs preparing them for careers in leading industries.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #8
Technical and applied science graduates earn $2000 to $11,000 more per year than those with a bachelor's degree.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Mrs. Jackie Wise has a significant role at Weir Elementary School. As counselor, she interacts with staff, students, parents, and previous students regularly. She always does her job with a smile and a kind word. Pictured is Mrs. Wise being presented a token of appreciation by Mrs. Martin and first grade students. The basket of treats was given by WES staff.
Mrs. Jean Maree McCulloch’s 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job on their writing!
First year Culinary Arts students have been working with potatoes. They recently made garlic mashed potatoes, latkes, and Parmesan scalloped potatoes!
Gretchen Purtee from Sky Dental in Eupora came to speak to Pre-K students at Ackerman Elementary School about dental hygiene.
Mr. Black makes sure his construction and carpentry students know the importance of keeping a clean and well-maintained shop when working on different projects!
Second year Ag Power students are working on fundraiser projects using the GMAW process.
First Year Ag Power students are disassembling small 3hp engines in order to discuss system functions and part identification. They will reassemble and perform system checks such as compression and engine timing.
CTE Fact #7
For every $1.00 of government funding in CTE, taxpayers earn as much as $12.20 in benefits in return!
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
The students in Mrs. Utley’s 5th and 6th grade PACE classes at Ackerman Elementary will be participating in Robot Wars for the next few weeks. The 5th graders helped to decipher, test, and edit the coded programs designed and written by the 6th graders in their class Monday.
Students in health science hadj fun today researching medical terms and applying them to make Valentine’s cards that all medical professionals will appreciate! “I Aorta Tell You How Much I Love You!”
Good luck to our SkillsUSA team today as they go to district competition!
CCHS Seniors had a great time at MSU today for their college visit! #ChargerNation
Congratulations to both of these two Chargers for signing football scholarships. Kendall Coleman for signing with Jones Community College and Israel Whitmore for signing with Arkansas State. #ChargerNation
AES 6th graders named Top performers on Study Island skills from 2nd nine weeks were treated to milkshakes from Bumper’s. Keep working hard!
Ackerman Elementary School hosted their 1st grade Grandparent’s Day Luncheon on Thursday. Thank you to all of the family members who attended to make this day great for the students!
SkillsUSA members treated the staff at CCCTC to a hot chocolate bar complete with yummy toppings! We love CTE Month and SkillsUSA week!
It is SkillsUSA week and to show their appreciation of the support shown to SkillsUSA, members are delivering goodies to different school officials! #CTEMonth #SkillsUSA
2nd graders in Mrs. Amy Taylor’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are working on their simple and compound sentences.
3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a wonderful time on their field trip to the Ag and Forestry Museum!
CTE Fact #6
91% of high school graduates who earned 2-3 CTE credits enrolled in college.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
STRAWBERRY SALE! The Construction and Culinary students are holding their annual strawberry sale. The last day to order is March 2nd! To place an order, please see a construction or culinary student, call CCCTC (662-285-4152), or contact Robert Black (662-285-7857).
Due to possible bad weather CCSD will dismiss at 1:15pm today 2-5-2020. Please stay safe and weather aware!
Students in Mrs. Chamblee’s 6th grade class at Ackerman Elementary School are working on making inferences. Students are having to use clues to infer what item is in the box without seeing it.
CTE Fact #5
In 2014, 7.5 million high school students earned at least one CTE credit.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Ackerman Elementary School Chargers in Charge for the month of January are on point with their academics and behavior. These students are doing an excellent job! Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Lisa’s and Mrs. Margie’s PreK students at Ackerman Elementary School concluded their unit study on forest animals by discussing groundhogs. They learned what groundhogs eat, where they live, and some information about Groundhog’s Day.
5th graders in Mrs. Hollis’ class at Ackerman Elementary School are working on graphing by learning about origins, axis, and plotting points.
Centers were on the agenda for 1st graders in Mrs. Toombs and Mrs. Lewis’ room at Ackerman Elementary School. Keep working hard!
Branae Spencer, a 4th grader at Ackerman Elementary School, used her Charger Bucks to buy a morning duty worker pass. She did an excellent job monitoring halls on Tuesday morning! Great job Branae!
CTE Fact #4
94% of today's high school students experience some degree of CTE courses.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
This past Saturday the Madrigals received superiors at the State Solo and Ensemble competition. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Ackerman Elementary School would like to recognize Mrs. Alison Brasher as they celebrate School Counselor’s Week! Mrs. Brasher joined the AES team this year and is doing a fantastic job serving the students, parents, school, and community! Keep up the great work!
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a wonderful time on their field trip to the Children’s Museum!
Mrs. Bruister’s 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time learning about owls and dissecting owl pellets on Monday.
Leslie Love, a 2nd grader at Ackerman Elementary School, did a great job helping as an office worker on Monday!
CTE Fact #3
The Perkins Act is the main source of funding for CTE programs nationwide.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
CTE Fact #1
95% of CTE students graduate high school, which is 10% higher than the national average.
#CTEmonth #CCCTC
February is CTE Month! Career and Technical Education Month takes place each year to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs across the country. This year, we will be sharing a "CTE Fact" each day throughout February to improve the public knowledge of CTE!
First year Culinary students experimented with a variety of vegetables and cooking techniques. Students chose a type of vegetable and prepared it using two different cooking techniques. They evaluated the appearance, texture, and taste of the vegetable prepared a different way.
The flu virus is picking up steam in our state. Here are some ways to keep yourself and your family healthy during this peak flu season
1. Take the time to get your flu shot!
2. Wash your hands often with soap and water.
3. Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Remember how germs are spread!
5. Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Our SkillsUSA team is preparing for district competition. Mrs. Prisock is working with Terria and Kezia to help prepare them for the job interview competition. They will be interviewed by a panel of judges along with filling out a job application correctly!
Ms. White has several 1st graders at Ackerman Elementary School working on their AR. Students really enjoy the new seating and how Ms. White has the library set up.
Coach Smith has Pre-K students at Ackerman Elementary School having fun while learning about different things. Students line up on color dots, and when their color is called they make their way across the gym imitating the animal or mode of transportation that is called. Today they were kangaroos and race cars!
Mrs. Conner’s 2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job on learning about autobiographies, historical fiction, and realistic fiction.
Sports Medicine and Nursing students have recently started their clinical rotations. They gain valuable experience from their time working in the different areas of Choctaw Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Bruister’s Tuesday Evening Robotics Class at Ackerman Elementary School is learning a lot about programming and how to make robots run! Keep up the great work.
Mrs. Bruister’s Tuesday Robotics Class at Ackerman Elementary School is learning lots of new programming skills and how to make their robots go! Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Morrow has her 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School learning about atoms and creating them with cubes.
Mrs. Taylor has her 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School working on text structure and graphic organizers.
Mrs. Burdine and Mrs. O’Briant’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time learning sight words and shooting the ball when they got the word correct.
WES Kindergarten 100th Day. #ChargerNation
Looking forward to another opportunity to learn and better serve as the 2020 MS Association of School Superintendents winter conference gets started! Preparing the workforce of tomorrow!
Students in Mrs. Joni’s class At Ackerman Elementary enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year. Students watched dragon and lion dances, read books, and made lanterns and masks. The students read enough books to get a Bumpers meal and tried using chopsticks to eat their fries.
Mrs. Lucas has her 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School working on power point presentations about their favorite places using Google Classroom.
Chargers get huge win over Hatley tonight 49-29. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Lady Chargers with the division win over Hatley 42-39!! #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
WES Pre-K students had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school!!
1st-grade students at Weir Elementary use non-standard tools to measure different things in the classroom (tables, shelves, rugs, and each other). They had fun working in teams to accomplish their objective!
Third graders at Weir Elementary learned about the benefits of having a Share Table in the Cafeteria today. They then wrote an opinion piece, sharing their thoughts on the topic and provided reasons and evidence to back up their opinion. Wonderful job 3rd grade!
What a great way to spend a frigid January day! Pre-K students have an exciting time finding words they recognize as they enjoy library books at Weir Elementary School. Mrs. Tharp and one of her students are sharing a book together. We appreciate all the work of our assistant teachers at Weir Elementary School as they enhance our students' learning every day.
WES Kindergarten students in Mrs. Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s class have had a great start to second semester.
Mrs. Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s Kindergarteners are 100 Days Smarter!! They celebrated the 100th Day by completing skip counting by 10s activities, searching for 100 hidden Hershey Kisses, dancing and counting to 100, making 100 Day trail mix, and having a Fashion Show to show off their shirts covered in 100 items. It was a great day!
Mrs. Sanders’ 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary had a fun activity as part of reading their EADMS story. The students were shown a coconut, watched as the teacher broke it apart, and sampled it. What a fun way to incorporate real life things into learning!
Mrs. Halford’s 2nd grade class at Ackerman Elementary School is doing a great job in Math with telling time!
Group work is on point in Mrs. Barnett’s 3rd grade class at Ackerman Elementary School.
Kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time celebrating the 100th Day of School!
WES 2nd grade is working hard on graphic organizers!
Mrs. Erwin’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time cooking, dancing, and doing fun activities for the 100th Day of School.
Pre-K students in Mrs. Zirlott and Mrs. Fondren’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had fun putting 100 stickers on their hats, counting 100 snacks, playing with 100 cups, and paint dotting 100.
First graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time on Tuesday celebrating the 100th day of school!
Ryan Wilmotts, Olivia Alashti, Ethan Sanders, Jake Wilson, and Ava Talley participated in the LEGO EV3 Minstorm robotic competition in Jackson Saturday. Carson King was unable to attend the event.
They had to build and program a robot for the completion to do different missions, present and discuss their robot with judges, do a short tram exercise and present how they did the CORE model, and present a presentation on an innovative solution they have for the community.
Mrs. Burdine and Mrs. O’Briant’s Kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School visited the PBIS store to spend their Charger Bucks.
Mrs. Emily Tuck and Ms. Ashley Logan’s Kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School are working hard in their centers and learning lots of new skills.
5th grade students at Ackerman Elementary School were rewarded for being on Honor Roll for the 1st semester with lunch from Bumpers.
The Chargers go on the road and get a big divisional win tonight against Aberdeen. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Mrs. Turnipseed and Mrs. K. Tuck have their 1st grade students at Ackerman Elementary School working on their journals and independent work.
Mrs. Lucas has her 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School on point during their groups. They’re doing an awesome job!
Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Cagle’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had a lesson on kindness. After reading the book Each Kindness, students shared an act of kindness and dropped stones in a container of water to see how kindness creates ripples that spread to others.
Mrs. Gammill’s 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job working independently and with their teacher.
The guys came up short in the night cap. Great effort in the second half.
Houston 60
Chargers 52
#ChargerNation
Ackerman Elementary School’s Librarian, Ms. White, is working with students during library time on parts of a book, author’s purpose, types of books, and much more!
FCE Kindergarten has a NOON year celebration to start off the new semester. Every hour the students popped a balloon full of confetti and an activity to complete. At 12:00 they had a ginger ale toast and balloons and confetti fell!
WES Kindergarten students in Mrs. Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s class have had a great start to second semester.
Our Lady Chargers pick up the division win in overtime over the Hilltoppers.
Chargers 47
Houston 40
#ChargerNation
Overtime basketball at the Cobb. At the end of regulation.
Lady Chargers 39
Houston 39
#ChargerNation
Mrs. Miller’s 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job on their independent centers and working with the teacher!
Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Cagle’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job in their centers. These kindergarten students are learning so much!
Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Hunt’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are working hard on their centers!
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Telano’s class at Ackerman Elementary School made a visit to the school’s PBIS Store on Monday! Great job students!
THIS WEEK
Tuesday
Varsity 🏀 vs Houston (division)
📍 Ty Cobb
🕰 6:00 Girls; Boys to follow
👕 WHITE OUT
Thursday
Varsity 🏀 vs Aberdeen (division)
📍 Aberdome in Aberdeen
🕰 6:00 girls; boys to follow
Saturday
MID MISSISSIPPI CHALLENGE
(Schedule to be posted later)
UPDATED Little League Hoops Schedule
Mrs. Chamblee’s 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School are working on power point presentations to go along with the book Hatchet that they have been reading.
Ackerman Elementary School’s Chargers in Charge for December are showing great behavior and character!
FLU tip of the day😊: The flu virus is spread mainly by droplets made when someone with flu coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the nose or mouth of people standing nearby (yuck!). This is why it is very important to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze (we’ll talk about that in a few days). Symptoms of the flu include: fever (usually high), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and/or chills. Flu symptoms typically come on suddenly. Next week our focus will be on ways to prevent the flu and what to do if you get the flu☹ Have a great weekend and stay weather alert!
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great turn out for their Grandparent’s Day Lunch on Thursday! Thank you to everyone who attended.
1st grade teachers at Ackerman Elementary School hosted a Book Bingo event on Thursday! Students and family members learned more about reading and played bingo to win books!
Jr High Basketball plays tonight at East Webster. 7th grade boys play first at 5. Girls and 8th boy to follow. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Little League Basketball schedule update. Saturday has been changed due to the potential for bad weather. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
FLU tip of the day: The BEST way to protect you and your family from the flu is to get a yearly flu vaccine. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. If you’ve not already gotten a flu vaccine, it’s not too late! You can get a flu shot from your local doctor, health department, and many pharmacies offer them as well. Protect yourself and your family. Get vaccinated! Stay tuned tomorrow as we discuss signs and symptoms of the flu and how it spreads from person to person.
Mrs. Morrow’s 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School are learning about the phases of the moon and are doing some fun activities.
Did you know that Influenza (“the Flu”) is a highly contagious disease that can be SERIOUS?? According to the CDC, millions of people get sick every year from the flu and require hospitalization. Many adults and children die each year as a result of flu complications. Over the next few days, we will be sending tips to keep you and your family protected from the flu.
Mrs. Catchot has her 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School rocking in their zones. Task cards, Accelerated Math, EADMS, and work with their teacher was on the agenda!
1st graders in Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Hunt’s class at Ackerman Elementary School are working on skip counting and counting with tally marks!
Welcome back students and teacher! You can’t get to summer break if you don’t start 2nd semester! Make it the best one yet! #GoChargers!
Teachers at CCHS took a benchmark assessment today just like their students do throughout the year. They all competed for the top scores. Teachers with the top scores received prizes. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Choctaw County little league basketball schedule. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Scholarship Opportunity! The PB&J Scholarship is focused on helping students whose test scores or GPAs might not be the best, but have the drive to succeed! Click the link to see details and apply! http://bit.ly/pbjscholarship
The 7th grade ELA students sent letters to the Soldiers from the Canton unit currently deployed in Kuwait. The Soldiers sent this picture back showing how they used the cards to decorat their halls for Christmas! #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Pre-K and Kindergarten students at WES went caroling at the Choctaw County Nursing Home and Central Office on Tuesday. Special thanks to Mrs. Kirk for working so hard with them. #ChargerNation
Ackerman Elementary School Staff participated in an ornament hunt on Friday morning. Staff went on the search for numbered ornaments that corresponded to a prize! So much fun!
Mrs. Johnson rewarded her 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School with donuts and a drink for showing growth on their STAR scores.
Mrs. Turnipseed and Mrs. K. Tuck’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had a candy cane experiment to see which one would desolve first. They tested candy canes in warm water, cold water, vinegar, and oil.
Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Cagle’s class at Ackerman Elementary School made paper bag gingerbread houses and opened their stockings on party day.
Mrs. Emily Tuck and Ms. Logan’s students at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time on their Polar Express day!
5th and 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time at the movies for their AR reward trip!
The CCHS and CCJH Christmas Choral Concert has started. Watch on CCSD Facebook Live or on the Choctaw County Chargers YouTube Channel. #ChargerNation
Reminder CCHS Chorus chicken dinner fundraiser is tonight 3:15 to 6 in the CCHS cafeteria. Plates will be $6. #ChargerNation #ChargerFmaily
The 2020 Mid-Mississippi Challenge schedule has been released. Challenge is January 18 at the Ty-Cobb. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School visited the Choctaw County Nursing home on Wednesday to sing Christmas carols to the residents!
Ackerman Elementary School had a staff Ugly Sweater Contest on Wednesday! Congratulations to the winners. 1st place - Margaret Taylor, 2nd place - Jason Bridges, and 3rd place - Frankie O’briant. A big thank you to our judges Mrs. Tonya Woods and Mrs. Cristin Chandler.
3rd and 4th grade students at Ackerman Elementary School went to the movie theater for their AR reward trip! Great job students!
North American Coal Corporation donated funds to help support the Choctaw County High School Library. #ChargerFamily #ChargerNation
Ackerman Elementary School would like to thank the Mississippi Lignite Mining Company for the donations to the school’s library and to the robotics program! Thank you for supporting AES!
Mrs. Erwin’s class at Ackerman Elementary School enjoyed watching Frozen 2 at the movies on Tuesday!
Mrs. Gammill and Mr. Richardson had several of their 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School attend a good behavior rewards trip. These students were treated to lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings on Tuesday.
Lanah-Claire Wells, a 5th grader at Ackerman Elementary School, did an amazing job being an office worker on Tuesday!
Pre-K students in Mrs. Zirlott and Mrs. Fondren’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time on Tuesday making reindeer food, making Polar Express necklaces, and having hot chocolate and donuts.
Pre-K students in Mrs. Pollard and Mrs. Boyd's class at Ackerman Elementary School had a fun filled day on Tuesday with hot chocolate, donuts, making reindeer food, and making Polar Express necklaces.
1st and 2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time at the movies on Tuesday for their AR reward!
Ms. Conerly’s and Mrs. McKnight’s Kindergarten class at WES enjoyed making Christmas tree ornaments out of 3D shapes for their classroom Christmas tree.
WES is working on Author’s Purpose! #ChargerNation
📢📢🔵🔴: HOSA students, the orders have arrived from the BOON supply fundraiser!! You can pick up your items starting THIS MORNING from Mr. Johnson or Mrs. Stirewalt!
Second-grade students create works of art. They experimented lasted week with mixing colors in a science experiment. Friday, they were allowed three colors of paint to create an ornament. They had a wonderful time creating their design!
Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time at the movie theater in Starkville!!
Mrs. Bruister’s 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School did an amazing job on their PACE presentations. Before presentations students enjoyed a medieval feast with one another!
Several of Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Jackson’s 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School went on a rewards trip for their good behavior. These students were treated to lunch at Applebee’s in Starkville! Great job students!
The Natural Disaster Expo hosted by Mrs. Utley’s 4th grade PACE students at Ackerman Elementary School went off without a hitch. Everyone walked away with a new understanding of natural disasters and how to protect themselves and the people they love.
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time at their Polar Express day! They did a lot of fun activities throughout each class and even made Polar Express lanterns.
Students in Mrs. Turnipseed and Mrs. K. Tuck’s class at Ackerman Elementary School had some fun with gingerbread today. Each group made gingerbread houses and predicted if the gingerbread man/girl would float or not.
January's Cafeteria Menu's have been posted on the new app and website for your viewing pleasure. Go check them out and get a jump start on the new year!!!
WES Pre- K students are working hard at their centers! #ChargerNation
Third grade students at Weir Elementary did a fabulous job getting everyone in the Christmas spirit today during their performance! Merry Christmas everyone!
Awesome job by the CCHS Cheerleaders this afternoon at the State Cheering Competition in Jackson! #ImChargedUp
Good luck to our CCHS Charger Cheerleaders as they compete in the State Competition today! Get out and support these young ladies! #Beloudandproud #ChargerNation
WES Chargers in Charge. #ChargerNation
CCCTC Sports Medicine students enjoyed making and hanging their ornaments on the Christmas tree! #ChargerNation
CCCTC Construction and Carpentry students decorating the Christmas tree with the ornaments they made! #ChargerNation
The CCJH Beta participated in a December service project by collecting blankets to send to Blair E. Baston Hospital. We are so proud of our students for collecting 38 blankets. This is such a great opportunity for our students to learn to help others in need.
Pre-K students at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time at their parental involvement event on Friday with their family members. Singing, decorating gingerbread houses, and reading we’re on the agenda. Thank you to everyone who attended.
1st graders at Ackerman Elementary School did an amazing job on their program on Friday. Students put on a great performance for the school and their family members. Thank you to everyone who attended!
AES 6th grade Top Writers were treated to lunch from Weaver’s Restaurant on Friday! Great job students!
5th graders in Mrs. Bruister’s PACE class at Ackerman Elementary School had their medieval presentations on Thursday. Students got to show off their creativity to a royal court of family members after their morning feast!
Mrs. Lisa’s and Mrs. Margie’s PreK students at Ackerman Elementary brought the most canned food items for the Broken Wings Food Drive in November. They received a pizza party for their hard work. The students want to say thank you to Broken Wings.
The 5th grade doctors at the Ackerman Elementary PACE Medical Plaza had a great day seeing patients and diagnosing “symptoms” of their friends and family in their own personal clinics. The students were able to inform the patients about their “illnesses” and explain treatment options and procedures that may be necessary to help them.
3rd grade students at Ackerman Elementary School had a wonderful Grandparent’s Day Luncheon on Thursday! What a great turnout of family members who came to have lunch with the students!
Be sure to stop by the library and get a cup of hot chocolate with yummy toppings provided by the Culinary Arts Program!
WES 1st graders have enjoyed shopping in the Christmas store. #ChargerNation
Today, Mrs. Sanders’ class at Ackerman Elementary School started a unit in Google Classroom comparing and contrasting firsthand and secondhand accounts. Students could choose one topic out of three “Christmas Tragedies” to research:
The Christmas Cyclone of Darwin, Australia
The Christmas Train Crash of New Zealand
The Christmas Tsunami of Thailand
Mrs. Utley’s PACE students walked like Egyptians!!! 3rd Grade PACE presentations are a wrap, and they were AMAZING!! Thank you to everyone who came and supported the kids today as they presented their Egyptian Culture projects.
On Monday, December 9th, some of our FCE 6th grade students volunteered to sing Christmas songs for the residents at the Nursing Home in Ackerman. We are so thankful for students that see the need to visit and bring smiles to our older generation!
Mrs. Bruister’s 3rd grade PACE students at Ackerman Elementary School had a great medieval feast before their presentations. The students did a wonderful job!
Pre-K students at Ackerman Elementary School went to the library on Wednesday to look at the decorated Christmas trees and for a Christmas story.
Ackerman Elementary School staff had a great time on their “elf” hunt on Tuesday! Staff had to find the elf, snap a selfie, and then received a prize! #teamAES
The 2nd Grade PACE presentations with Mrs. Bruister’s class at Ackerman Elementary School went great. The students did a great job on their first presentations. A big thank you to each person who came out to support these kids!
Choctaw County School District will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow Wednesday December 11! This is due to the potential of hazardous travel conditions! Breakfast will NOT be served!
Culinary Arts level 2 students Nicholas Studdie and Elijah Lampard competed in an Iron Chef competition as a culmination of their first semester. The winning dish (by 1 point) was Nicholas Studdie! #ChargerNation
The CCHS and CCJH bands did a great job tonight in their concert. Mr. Dobbs has done a wonderful job preparing them for tonight. #ChargerNation #ChargerFamily
Fruit has arrived at CCCTC! Anyone who ordered can come pick up their fruit today!
CCHS Choirs will be performing their Christmas Concert on Thursday, 12/19/19, at 6:00 PM at Ty Cobb. Admittance is $5.00 #ChargerNation
CCHS and the CCJH Band will host a Christmas Concert tonight at 6:00 in the Ty Cobb Auditorium. Admission will be $2. #ChargerNation
CCHS Chamber Singers performed Sunday morning, 12/8/19, at Enon Presbyterian. Great performance and wonderful service. #ChargerNation
The 6th Grade PACE presentations with Mrs. Bruister’s class at Ackerman Elementary School went great, and students had a medieval feast before presentations. A big thank you to each person who came out to support these kids!
Our students have enjoyed decorating the CCCTC Christmas Tree. Each program's students have put their own spin on traditional "ornaments" to deck the halls in our building! Stay tuned for pictures from each program's ornament making!
The 6th Grade PACE presentations with Mrs. Utley‘s class at Ackerman Elementary School went great today, and the kids did an amazing job speaking to friends and family about the Ancient Greek Culture. A big thank you to each person who came out to support these kids!
CCCTC Ag Power students have been busy working on fire pits and other projects recently!
Mrs. Catchot’s students at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job! These students are doing a wide variety of activities and are really working hard on their math skills.
Mrs. Toombs and Mrs. Lewis enjoy reading to their students at Ackerman Elementary School.
Ackerman Elementary School is sponsoring a toy and pajama drive for Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. Donations can be sent to AES.
CCSD has a new phone app designed specifically for our District. Please check out the video and download the app from your app store. You can follow the school that your child attends to keep up with news, events, lunch menus and much more! https://youtu.be/b6SDklQIfT4
Enjoyed hearing the high school singing groups this morning!
CCHS rewarded the 7th graders today for having the highest attendance rate for the semester. #ChargerNation
Allison Hulett's CCHS 1st period class won the school spirit competition. They won breakfast this morning. #ChargerNation
SkillsUSA students traveled to the Mennonite Community in Brooksville to tour businesses in their content area. The Ole Country Bakery, Koehn Cabinets, and Grassy Ridge Gazebos gave students an in depth look into their process for daily production!
2nd graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a great time at their parental involvement event on Thursday. They had a special visitor read a story and decorated gingerbread houses with family members! There was a great turnout!
Congratulations to these three Charger Football Players on being selected All State:
Trace Beard 1st team All State Punter
Brady Brooks 1st team All State Center
Calvin Talley 2nd team All State Defensive Tackle
5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School who were “Top Writers” celebrated with lunch from Weavers. Great job students!
AES 6th graders recently presented STATE floats to peers. Students chose a state to research, created a Christmas parade “float,” and are participating in the Great American Mail Race.
Ackerman Elementary School would like to thank the parent volunteers and the PTO for representing the school in the parade on Thursday night! The float was wonderful!
Bonjour! For day two of Christmas Around the World, Mrs. Miller’s class at Ackerman Elementary School traveled to France! They learned that advent calendars originated in France, so they made their own!
CCSD has a new phone app designed specifically for our School District. Please check out the video and download the app from your app store. You can follow the school that your child attends to keep up with news, events, lunch menus and much more! https://youtu.be/b6SDklQIfT4
Congratulations to Ackerman Elementary School’s Chargers in Charge for the month of November. These students are doing an excellent job in their classrooms!
A BIG THANK YOU to Lauren Jones for coming into Mrs. Utley's 3rd grade PACE classroom today to help the students learn all about Egyptian clothing and makeup. The kids had so much fun dressing up and taking pictures. We can't wait for PACE presentations next week!!
The choirs will be hosting a Chicken Dinner fundraiser. Plates will be $6.00 on 12/19/19. Pickup will be at the CCHS Cafeteria between 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM. #ChargerNation
CCHS Choirs we be performing their Christmas Concert on Thursday, 12/19/19, at 6:00 PM in Ty Cobb Auditorium. Admission is $5.00. #ChargerNation
Mrs. Tuck and Ms. Logan’s Kindergarten Class at Ackerman Elementary School are doing a great job in their centers. These students are working incredibly hard!
Mr. Vance and the Ag Power and Machinery students have been making a fire pit to donate to the Catch-A-Dream foundation. The fire pit will be auctioned off at the annual Catch-A-Dream Banquet.
WES Kindergarten students in Mrs. Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s class enjoyed writing rhyming words on the Promethean board today.
Today Mrs. Miller’s class at Ackerman Elementary School started their Christmas Around the World unit! They traveled to Mexico, read and worked with text evidence, and made their own Christmas piñatas!
Mrs. Busby’s Kindergarten Class made a visit to the PBIS Store to spend their Charger Bucks!
Check out our new phone App!
https://youtu.be/b6SDklQIfT4
Check out our new phone App!!
https://youtu.be/b6SDklQIfT4
Ackerman Elementary School‘s Fundraiser Pickup is December 3rd! Thank you to everyone who helped make the fundraiser such a great success.
Congratulations to Mrs. Hollis and Mrs. Turnipseed for winning the Ackerman Elementary School Staff Perfect Attendance Drawing!
Final from Dale Davidson Field. Noxubee 33. Chargers 14. #ChargerNation
4Q 1:20. Tylan Carter connects on a 45 yd a TD pass with Ques McNeal. PAT good by Trace Beard. Noxubee 33. Chargers 14. #ChargerNation
End of 3. Noxubee 33. Chargers 7. #ChargerNation
3Q 0:46. Hatcher with the 1 yard run. PAT was no good. Noxubee 33. Chargers 7. #ChargerNation
3Q 3:33. Windham with the 20yd run for the Tigers and converts the 2 point conversion. Noxubee 27. Chargers 7. #ChargerNation
Score Correction. 3Q 9:25. Noxubee 19. Chargers 7. #ChargerNation
3Q 11:38. 1st play from scrimmage for the 2nd half. Kendall Coleman Jr with a 72 yd TD run. PAT good by Trace Beard. Noxubee 20. Chargers 7. #ChargerNation
Halftime. Noxubee 20. Chargers 0. #ChargerNation
2Q 2:48. Defensive score by the Tigers. 2 point conversion failed. Noxubee 20. Chargers 0. #ChargerNation
2Q 10:09. 2 yd TD run by Hatcher. PAT no good. Noxubee 13. Chargers 0. #ChargerNation
End of 1. Noxubee 7. Chargers 0. #ChargerNation
1Q. 0:52. 10 yd TD pass by Windham. Noxubee 7. Chargers 0. #ChargerNation
It’s a great night for Charger football! Let’s go and win the North!
🏈 North Half Championship vs Noxubee Co.
📍 Dale Davidson Field
🕰 7:00
💰 $10
📻 WFCA
#ChargerNation
Reminder tonight’s game kicks off at 7pm tickets are $10 set by MHSAA. State passes will be accepted. Game will also be on radio 107.9fm WFCA!
Big game tonight for ChargerNation! Pack “The Dale” be loud and proud for our Chargers! 3A North Half Championship tonight on the line! Let’s get it #Family!
Thanksgiving football practice in the books for our Chargers. Thanks to Kevin Null for providing food for the team! #ChargerNation
After practice today, the Chargers were treated with food provided by Coach Joe Lynn Gant and Amber and Woody Vowell. Thanks for your support! Go Chargers! #ChargerNation
Central office is ready for Friday night! Round 4 North Half Championship! Let’s Go Chargers!
Our Chargers are putting in the work! Getting focused and prepared for a huge Friday Night! #ChargerNation
Final from MVSU. Chargers 27. Amanda Elzy 8. Historic day for the Chargers as we advance to the north half game for the 1st time in school history and get to 11 wins. #ChargerNation
4Q 7:14. Fant gets the Panthers on the scoreboard with a 53 yard run. 2 point conversion good. Chargers 27. Amanda Elzy 8. #ChargerNatio
4Q 7:30. Kendall Coleman Jr with the 4 yard TD run. PAT good by Trace Beard. Chargers 27. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
End of the 3rd. Chargers 20. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
3Q 6:06. Tylan Carter hits Ques McNeal for the 15 yard TD pass. ThIs is the second time today this combination got on the scoreboard. PAT good by Trace Beard. Chargers 20. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
Halftime from MVSU. Chargers 13. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
2Q 11:52. Tylan Carter with the 44 yard TD pass to Ques McNeal. Chargers 14. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
End of 1Q. Chargers 7. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
1Q 6:12. Another defensive score for the Chargers on the year. Brian Threadgill with the fumble recovery in the end zone. PAT good by Beard. Chargers 7. Amanda Elzy 0. #ChargerNation
Support needed! Let’s all head to the Delta for a big time football game this afternoon!
🏈 Round 3 Take2 vs Amanda Elzy
📍 MVSU, Itta Bena
🕰 4:00
💰 $8
📻 WFCA
💻 Audio only Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and WFCA
#ChargerNation #LetsBringBackADub
The Chargers Football game vs Amanda Elzy has been postponed until 4pm tomorrow at Mississippi Valley State University campus at Itta Bena. #ChargerNation
Choctaw County vs Amanda Elzy is postponed tonight and will resume tomorrow. It will start back at the 7:24 1Q with the Chargers in the red zone at the 5 yard line. #ChargerNation
It’s a rainy night for playoff football but let’s go!!
🏈 Round 3 vs Amanda Elzy
📍 Amanda Elzy
🕰 7:00
💰 $8
📻 WFCA
💻 Audio only Streaming WFCA website
#ChargerNation
Rain/lightning delay at Amanda Elzy till 7:46. Chargers are in the red zone and will be facing a 3rd and goal when play resumes. Chargers 0. Amanda Elzy 0. 1Q 7:24. #ChargerNation
Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Tucks's students at Ackerman Elementary School did a great job disguising their turkeys to keep them safe this Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Burdine's students at Ackerman Elementary School did a great job disguising their turkeys to keep them safe this Thanksgiving.
PreK students at Ackerman Elementary had “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” feast on Friday. The students read the book earlier in the week during class. On Friday, they ate toast, popcorn, pretzels, jelly beans, and jello like the characters in the book while they watched the movie.
3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School in Mrs. Gammill and Mr. Richardson’s classes were rewarded for excellent behavior with a lunch from Bumpers on Friday.
Students at Ackerman Elementary School are really enjoying the new sensory path at the school!
4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School have been learning about pardoned turkeys. As part of their unit, students came up with reasons their turkey deserved to be pardoned and had them dress the part.
Mrs. Sanders’ room:
Pardoned Turkey is – Heavenly Stuffed by Branae Spencer
The Standby is – Sally by Faith McGee
Mrs. Catchot’s room:
Pardoned Turkey is – Chief Gob-A-Lot by Dillan Vasquez
The Standby is – Angie the Angel by London Davis
Mrs. McCulloch’s room:
Pardoned Turkey is – Jennie-O by Kayla Cotton
The Standby is – Miss Turkey Lurkey by Josie Lee
Pre-K students at Ackerman Elementary School had fun learning about Thanksgiving. During the week they made crafts and also dressed up for lunch!
Pictured are French Camp Elementary School's Little Chargers for the month of November. These students demonstrated great behavior, leadership skills, and also performed well in their academics. Pictured are: Joy Carmichael, Chloe Guillory, Sam Chesteen, Zach Lane, Rylee Kate Griffin, Kinley Watkins, Carter Burchfield, Elliot Breazeale, Robert Bentley, Cristian Demecio, Addison Bright, Colin Carmichael, Rebecca Gilbert, Aiden Bright, Rebekah Storment.
After learning about Thanksgiving WES 1st grade plays Thanksgiving Bingo! #ChargerNation
Check out the new Choctaw County Chargers App! Search “Choctaw County Chargers” in your App Store or market place! It’s everything Chargers in your pocket!
Ms. Conerly’s and Mrs. McKnight’s class at Weir Elementary enjoyed their lunch wearing their Pilgrim‘s hats. Thanks cafeteria workers for such a delicious lunch!
7th Grade Parents stay connected with our Remind account. This account is for 7th grade news and information. #ChargerNation
8th Grade Parents stay connected with our Remind account. This account is for 8th grade news and information. #ChargerNation
9th-12th Grade Parents stay connected with our Remind account. This account is for students in grades 9th-12th. #ChargerNation
The Choctaw County High School and Junior High Beta clubs participated in a food drive to benefit the United Way and Broken Wings Ministries. The students donated 1240 canned food items for our needy. Please continue to support the United Way in all their efforts over the holiday season. May you all have a blessed holiday. #ChargerNation
Health Science/Sports Med students are sponsoring a blood drive on December 4 from 8-2 at CCCTC. If you are interested and can donate please see one of the students or email ccctchs@gmail.com. You will be able to reserve your time slot as well as choose which student gets credit.
1. Make an appointment (makes it much quicker)!
2. Each Pint Saves 3 People!!
3. Anyone who donates will be entered for a $500 drawing!
Ackerman Elementary School had an amazing food drive to support Broken Wings. 1,404 pounds of food was donated!! Thank you to everyone who helped make the food drive a great success!
Students in Mrs. Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s kindergarten class at WES did a great job disguising their Tom the Turkey to keep him safe this Thanksgiving.
Ms. Conerly’s and Mrs. McKnight’s students at Weir Elementary School are working hard in their centers. These students are striving for success! #ChargerNation
Students at Weir Elementary School enjoyed a lesson on banking with Mrs. Lorie Deason from Cadence Bank in Starkville. Mrs. Deason discussed wants versus needs with the students. She worked through some scenarios about making wise choices about how to spend money. She ended her presentation by challenging students to make good choices throughout life, so they can be successful. Pictured are enthusiastic sixth-grade students and attentive third-grade students. We appreciate Mrs. Deason and Cadence Bank for their interest in our school and community.
Ackerman Elementary School had some wonderful 1st grade office workers on Wednesday. These students helped organize items for the food drive, sorted and restocked the PBIS store, and delivered handouts! They worked hard and did a great job.
Mrs. Morrow’s 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a visit from Mrs. Loper on Wednesday. She completed a lesson with students using Stem Scopes that focused on the solar system and distance from the sun.
The November Students of the Month for CCCTC in the Ag Power Program include: Peter Clark (Ag Power I) and Wyatt Baxter (Ag Power II).
The CCCTC November Students of the Month for the Construction/Carpentry programs include: Scottlan McNutt (Construction) and Jesse Hall (Carpentry).
The November CCCTC Students of the Month in the Culinary Arts programs include: Jaci Weeks (Culinary Arts I); Za'Raiyah Jones (Culinary Arts I); and Elijah Lampard (Culinary Arts II).
The November Students of the Month in the Health Science programs include: Mooka Hardin (Health Science Core); Morgan Fulgham (Health Science Core); Sierra Jones (Nursing); and Macy Cagle (Sports Medicine).
It is a busy day at CCCTC. Mr. Black's Construction & Carpentry students are building a toy box while Mr. Vance's Ag Power students are tackling a variety of tasks including grinding, welding, and replacing bolts!
At CCCTC, Mr. Black's carpentry students worked with Mrs. Fondren to build a raised planting bed for use in the Culinary department. Mrs. Fondren's class will soon fill the raised planting bed with fresh herbs and vegetables to be used in kitchen labs.
The CCCTC Sports Medicine Class utilized an Egg Drop Activity to simulate high energy impacts involving the head during contact sports. The students learned how helmets are designed to prevent traumatic brain injuries making helmets for their eggs before dropping them 20ft.
CCCTC Students in Mrs. Stirewalt's Health Science Class replaced batteries and pads on the AED machines throughout campus. Nurse Beard gathered the information on specific supplies needed and allowed our students the opportunity to replace the expiring parts for the experience.
The Choctaw County basketball teams will be in action on Thursday night against Starkville Academy. The varsity girls will tip off at 5:30 followed by the varsity boys. Come out and support our athletes.
Ackerman Elementary School had some wonderful 1st grade office workers on Wednesday. These students helped organize items for the food drive, sorted and restocked the PBIS store, and delivered handouts! They worked hard and did a great job.
Students in Mrs. Talley and Mrs. McMullen’s kindergarten class at WES did a great job disguising their Tom the Turkey to keep him safe this Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Morrow’s 5th graders at Ackerman Elementary School had a visit from Mrs. Loper on Wednesday. She completed a lesson with students using Stem Scopes that focused on the solar system and distance from the sun
Students in Mrs. Barnett’s 3rd grade class at Ackerman Elementary School have been working on descriptive details in writing. Today, they had a pie tasting and wrote to describe the type of pie chosen.
Ackerman Elementary School’s food drive to support Broken Wings ends on Thursday! Don’t forget to send items to help stock the pantry!
Little Chargers at the Council House.
Shopping at the PBIS store was on the agenda for these 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School. Some students chose to save and some purchased items with their Charger Bucks! Good behavior and great character are helping these students earn lots of bucks!
Students in Mrs. Barnett’s 3rd grade class at Ackerman Elementary School had a busy few days!! Recently they became text feature surgeons!
Mrs. Chamblee has her 6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School on point in their stations. Students are able to focus on a wide variety of skills and have fun too!
Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Cagle have their kindergarten students at Ackerman Elementary School working in their centers. These kindergarten students are doing a great job!
Coach Smith has his AES students in PE working on their multiplication facts! The student who correctly answers the fact problem earns cups for their team to build the tallest tower!
This WES class is having a great time constructing their plant mazes. Trial and error is a great teacher, they are working together to help their plants grow towards the light they create.
FCE Kindergarten did a great job disguising their turkeys!
CCHS would like to congratulate our 2019 Teacher of the Year Mellissa Stevens and our Paraprofessional of the Year Sara Smith. #ChargerNation
Weir Elementary 4th graders honored Veterans with a spectacular performance last Thursday. Thank you to our Veterans for all that you do for us!
Weir Elementary School has a new sensory pathway in the new hallway. Fit for Kids says "this is a great way for kids to develop motor skills like balance, hand and eye coordination, and spatial awareness. We are excited about this new hallway for our students.
WES 2nd grade students are learning about the importance of making connections and problem-solving with circuit breakers - important traits they will use in the real world. Teamwork is dream work!
Weir Elementary 4th graders honored Veterans with a spectacular performance last Thursday. Thank you to our Veterans for all that you do for us!
WES Second-grade students learn about the Respiratory system!
Math Assistant, Shawna Brooks works with WES second-grade students on their Math Fluency. Shawna, we are thankful for all of your hard work.
Some students at Weir Elementary School completed applications and were selected to assist in the library based on excellent character traits, responsibility, and academic success. While in the library, helping, the student assistants enjoy reading with younger students. Reading with a child helps the child grow academically and gain confidence in his or her ability to achieve. Thanks for reading with the kids you know and love. Pictured are reading helpers: Jazzmyn Weaver and Hailey Mullins reading with pre-k students.
Reading is hard work when you are just learning. Kindergarten students at WES are putting lots of effort into reading books while they visit the library.
Region 4-3A
Super 24 Team
QB-Tylan Carter
WR-Kendall Coleman
OL-Brady Brooks
OL-Josh Hall
DL-Calvin Talley
DL-Tabias Merritt
LB-Brian Threadgill
DB-Ques McNeal
#ChargerNation
Region 4-3A
1st Team All District
OL-Logan Stirewalt
RB-Antonio Kennedy
P/K-Trace Beard
DL-Tyler Holman
DL-Devaughn Miller
LB-Isreal Whitmore
DB-Chris White
#ChargerNation
Region 4-3A
2nd Team All District
OL-Chris Anderson
OL-Kanden Utley
WR-Preston Payne
DB-Tyson Coleman
DB-Dajaun Woods
#ChargerNation
Final from Dale Davidson Field. Chargers advance to round 3. Chargers 35. Water Valley 28. #ChargerNation
4Q 3:45. Water Valley answers with a 38 yard TD pass from Truss. PAT good. Chargers 35. Water Valley 28. #ChargerNation
4Q 5:56. Calvin Talley! Yes, Calvin Talley with the 1 yard TD run. PAT good by Trace Beard. Chargers 35. Water Valley 21. #ChargerNation
3Q 2:49. Kendall Coleman scores a 10 yard TD run for the Chargers. PAT good by Trace Beard. Chargers 28. Water Valley 21. #ChargerNation
3Q 4:00. Water Valley strikes back in the 3rd with a long run. Chargers 21. Water Valley 21. #ChargerNation
2Q 0:15. 45 yard TD pass from Truss to Tolbert. PAT good. Chargers 21. Water Valley 14. #ChargerNation
2Q 5:19. Water Valley answers with a 1 yard TD run by Truss. PAT good. Chargers 21. Water Valley 7. #ChargerNation
2Q 8:50. Dicenzo Miller Jr with the 3 yard TD run. Miller’s 2nd of the night. Chargers 21. Water Valley 0. #ChargerNation
1Q 4:32. Tyson Coleman with the 52 yard pick six interception. Chargers 14. Water Valley 0. #ChargerNation
1Q 5:19. Dicenzo Miller Jr with the 8 yard TD run gets the Chargers on the board. Chargers 7. Water Valley 0. #ChargerNation
It’s a great night for playoff football. The stakes are high for our Chargers! They need your support! Get to The Dale!
🏈 Round 2 vs a Water Valley
📍 Dale Davidson Field
🕰 7:00
💰 $8
📻 WFCA
💻 Audio only Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
🎙: Glen Beard & Chris Threadgill & Chris Coleman
#PackTheDale #ChargerNation
Tomorrow at CCHS is Charger Pride day for round two of the State Playoffs. Wear your charger gear and show your support for our team as they face Water Valley. Kickoff is at 7 P.M. Tickets are $8 at the gate. #ChargerNation
The Charger Basketball Team travels to play Leake Central Gators tonight.First Games starts at 5. Wish the players and coaches good luck and safe travels. #ChargerNation
WES 2nd graders cheer for the Charger Football players and celebrate with a group picture! #ChargerNation
WES 1st grade spellers!
STEM trampoline at WES!
WES Kindergarten students make turkeys!
WES 2nd grade students have been working hard on Author’s purpose!
