08/23/2026
Tomorrow, We Welcome Our Students Back! ❤️📚🎉
Cherokee County Schools families, the wait is almost over! Tomorrow, our hallways and classrooms will once again be filled with the smiles, energy, and excitement of our students, and I could not be more excited to welcome them back for a brand-new school year!
As your Superintendent, I am incredibly honored to serve our students, families, and staff. I am looking forward to watching our children learn, grow, discover new opportunities, and reach goals they may not even know they are capable of achieving yet.
As we begin this school year, I want to share a few important reminders with our families:
🍎 Breakfast, Lunch & Super Snack are FREE!
Every student in Cherokee County Schools receives breakfast, lunch, and a Super Snack at no cost each school day. We want to make sure every child has the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
📚 Attendance Matters!
Being at school every day, arriving on time, and remaining at school for the full school day are all important to your child’s success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school regularly, arrives on time, and stays engaged in learning throughout the entire school day.
📖 Reading at Home Matters!
For our elementary families, please make reading a part of your daily routine. Read to your child, have your child read to you, or simply listen as they practice reading. Developing strong reading fluency and comprehension is vital to success not only in literacy, but across every subject. Literacy is the foundation upon which all learning is built.
🚌 Please Help Us Keep Drop-Off & Pick-Up Safe!
For families who bring their children to school, please remember that we cannot block state highways during parent drop-off or pick-up. Keeping these roadways clear is critical for the safety of our students and families and ensures emergency vehicles have unobstructed access when responding to calls. Please follow your school’s traffic procedures and be patient as we work together to keep everyone safe.
📞 Keep Your School Updated!
Please make sure your child’s school has current emergency contact information and accurate information about how your child will go home each afternoon. If transportation plans change, please communicate those changes with the school according to your school’s procedures.
Most importantly, I want every Cherokee County Schools family to know this:
Your child is our child. ❤️
We share the responsibility for your child’s learning and success WITH you. Our teachers, administrators, support staff, and entire school community are committed to being active members of your child’s academic team. We have an amazing group of educators who are eager to welcome your children, build relationships with them and you, challenge them, encourage them, and help them become the strongest learners they can be. We are also here to support you support your child’s learning. When you have questions, reach out to your child’s teacher. They don’t know your questions unless you reach out with them. We want to work WITH you to help your child succeed!
I am so excited about the year ahead and all the amazing growth I know our students will make. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for partnering with us in their education.
Welcome back, Cherokee County Schools! Tomorrow is the beginning of what I believe will be an incredible year!
Let’s make it a great one! ❤️💙📚
Your child is our child, and together, we will help them soar!
