Cherokee County GA School District

08/21/2026

"We want our community to have confidence that our children get a quality education when they come to our schools. We are committed to ensuring the caliber of our diploma prepares students for opportunities beyond high school." Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis spoke to the Rotary Club of Towne Lake today about the state of the school district and our work to continue to be better including the improvements outlined in our Elevate 2032 five-year strategic plan. You can learn more about Elevate 2032 at: https://www.cherokeek12.net/board-of-education/elevate-2032. After sharing an update, she answered questions from members of the civic club on topics ranging from how we're investing more in career education skills for students while also elevating instruction in core learning areas like reading, writing, and mathematics. We're on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else!

08/20/2026

“Students remember the teachers who believe in them.” Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success! We invited a group of outstanding students to speak at our back-to-school orientation for new teachers. We asked the students to share what teachers in our schools mean to them. These remarks are from River Ridge High School junior Carter Zwerk: “You may not realize the impact you’re having in the moment, but those conversations, encouragement, and support can stay with your students long after they leave your classroom,” he said. “Students remember the teachers who believe in them. Teachers have an incredible ability to shape a student’s experience through the way they challenge and help them.” We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else!

08/20/2026

“Your school should be a reflection of what your community expects of your schools.” Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis welcomed our new class of Student Delegates to the School Board for their year of service that begins at tonight’s School Board meeting. During their orientation, the Delegates - one outstanding senior from each of our high schools - learned about the School Board’s role in our community and how their student perspective positively influences the Board’s work. This year’s Delegates are: Cherokee HS, Madeline Flournoy; Creekview HS, Liam Collins; Etowah HS, Aspen Stringfellow; i-Grad Virtual Academy, Kai Hof; River Ridge HS, Tyler Stacey; Sequoyah HS, Beatriz Roca-Garcia; and Woodstock HS, Natasha Lakeram. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else.

08/19/2026

“Our teachers make sure we feel like an important part of the classroom.” Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success! We invited a group of outstanding students to speak at our back-to-school orientation for new teachers. We asked the students to share what teachers in our schools mean to them. This video features Teasley Middle School sixth-grader Kamryn Dutko. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else!

08/19/2026

“He is more than just a coworker -- he's more like family.” The Ralph Bunche Preschool community gathered today to celebrate longtime custodian David McMickens’s 50th anniversary of service at the Canton school. Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis, colleagues, former students, family, and friends turned out to share lunch, memories, and laughter with Mr. Mickens. Thank you to Mr. Mickens for the role you play in ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia – and the district known for its contagious joy and optimism!

08/18/2026

Come see us tomorrow! Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? Our Job Fair from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 1020 Keeter Road, Canton, 30114 is your opportunity to explore exciting career opportunities across all positions including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school nutrition professionals, custodians, substitute positions, and more! Come meet our team, learn about our schools, and discover how you can help shape the future of our students. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we'd love to meet you! To see current job openings, visit www.cherokeek12.net and click "Jobs @ CCSD."

08/17/2026

“He not only expresses his joy for teaching but radiates it.” Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success! We invited a group of outstanding students to speak at our back-to-school orientation for new teachers. We asked the students to share what teachers in our schools mean to them. These remarks are from River Ridge High School senior Mia Stiefel about Keith Hooper, her Spanish class teacher: "His classroom felt like a place where I could truly thrive and experience the joy of culture. It is not only what Profe. Hooper does inside of the classroom, but also outside of it – and I mean that literally. Every single day, he waits outside of his door and greets every single student with an enthusiastic ‘¡Buenos días!’ or ‘¡Buenas Tardes!’ which always made my day. He is not only a teacher to me, but a coach as well. His dedication and positivity to the cross-country team is what drives the program. I am so thankful to have a Spanish teacher like Profe. Hooper, who not only expresses his joy for teaching but radiates it.” We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else!

08/17/2026

Congratulations to CCSD Police Officer Jon Croft on being honored as the Officer of the Year by the Woodstock Mid-Day Optimist Club! 💙 We're on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia -- and our dedicated team of professionals make our success possible!

Congratulations to Officer Croft on being named the Woodstock Mid-Day Optimist Club Officer of the Year.

We are proud of Officer Croft and grateful for the dedication and service he provides to our community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

08/15/2026

“It’s about knowing somebody in this building is paying attention to you – the whole you.” Building leaders starts in CCSD with the investment by our teachers, School Board, and community into our students’ success! We invited a group of outstanding students to speak at our back-to-school orientation for new teachers. We asked the students to share what teachers in our schools mean to them. This video features Cherokee High School senior John Palmieri. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else!

08/15/2026

Friday Night Lights hit different at the new home of Tommy Baker Field! The Cherokee High School Warrior community brought amazing energy to tonight's historic pep rally. To kick off our new era of Warriors football, our varsity players and cheerleaders shared the field with youth program athletes before a cheering crowd, while the Band of Warriors debuted its new fight song on the field and a halftime show sneak peek. The countdown is officially on for the first regular-season home game at the new stadium next Friday at 7:30 p.m. Our new campus was made possible by our community's incredible support for the Education-SPLOST, which continues to ensure our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more at our schools than they could anywhere else! Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!