Erin Ragsdale for Cherokee County School Board District 5

06/03/2026

05/28/2026

Congratulations Eagles!!!!!🎉🦅

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

05/21/2026

The Cherokee County School District is serving free breakfast and lunch to children at locations around the county during the summer break, starting June 1.

05/21/2026

Thank you again District 5! I'm honored to be your CCSD Board of Education Representative for 4 more years!

A local financial adviser is on track to join the Cherokee County Board of Education next year, and an incumbent school board member is set to serve another term.

05/20/2026

Tonight, I am incredibly honored and grateful to have been reelected as the Cherokee County School Board District 5 representative. Thank you to every voter, supporter, educator, parent, volunteer, and community member who placed your trust in me once again. I also want to thank my opponent, Trent Bass, for his willingness to serve and participate in this election process.

I am excited for the work ahead over the next four years as we continue supporting our teachers and staff, strengthening academic excellence, creating opportunities for students, and ensuring Cherokee County remains one of the best school districts in Georgia. Thank you again for your confidence and support, I am truly grateful to continue serving this incredible community.

05/19/2026

Happy Election Day!!! Get out and Vote!

05/19/2026

Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday May 19th! I appreciate your vote! Erin Ragsdale for CCSD Board of Education, District 5. Experience Matters!

05/19/2026

Congratulations and thank you to the members of our Class of 2026 who have committed to military service through service academies, other college military programs, or enlisting! Thank you to their families, and our JROTC instructors. Our School Board is laser focused on ensuring our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else.

CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL
Kamden Ambler – U.S. Army
Andrew Banks – U.S. Navy
Davone Barrett – U.S. Army
Zha’kel Bonelli – U.S. Marine Corps
Diandre Freeman – U.S. Army
Samuel Garcia-Jacinto – U.S. Navy
Jay Godfrey – U.S. Army
Sawyer Goodrow – U.S. Army National Guard
Ian Klebar – U.S. Army National Guard
Samuel Raymundo Ramos – Brenau University ROTC
Jose Ramos Ramos – U.S. Army National Guard
Tucker Smith – U.S. Army
Taylor Souksavath – U.S. Air Force
Carter David Teresi – U.S. Marine Corps
Henderson Vargas -Xiloj – U.S. Army National Guard
Deryk Wildermuth – U.S. Army
Eli Woody – U.S. Navy

CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Adrian Alanis-Garcia – U.S. Army
Anthony Barbarino – U.S. Marine Corps
Landon Castleberry – U.S. Coast Guard
Anthony Figueroa – U.S. Army
Aidyn Grice – U.S. Army National Guard
John Thomas Holloway – U.S. Army
Cayden Imbacuan Johnson – U.S. Marine Corps
Caleb Leonard – U.S. Army National Guard
Charlee Liu – U.S. Air Force
Ethan Mote – U.S. Army National Guard
Harrison Theodore – U.S. Army
Katana Tipton – U.S. Navy
Maddox Wentworth – U.S. Air Force

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL
Westin Coleman – U.S. Marine Corps – Platoon Leaders Class Program
Zander Duerkoop – U.S. Army
Oliver Ellsworth – U.S. Army
Peyton Hill – University of North Georgia – U.S. Army ROTC
Salmata “Marisa” Kargbo – U.S. Air Force Reserves
Partow Pourheidar – U.S. Army
Calib Rogers – U.S. Army National Guard
Olivia Troy – U.S. Marine Corps

RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Slade Blair – U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
Peyton Gibson – U.S. Air Force
Chase Goins – U.S. Air Force
Connor Hurley – U.S. Navy
Manuel Tamga – University of Georgia – U.S. Air Force ROTC
Hudson White – U.S. Air Force

SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL
Audrey Adkins – U.S. Navy
Andries Booysen – U.S. Marine Corps
Alex Brewer – U.S. Naval Academy
Hunter Cantrell – U.S. Marine Corps
Daniel Cobb – U.S. Space Force
Jayce Crews – U.S. Marine Corps
Aaron Eison – U.S. Marine Corps
Madison Killian – U.S. Army
Angela Lemus – U.S. Army
Johnathan Miller – U.S Marine Corps
Ayden Scott – U.S Navy
Lee Stargell – U.S. Air Force

WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Caden Beard – U.S Marine Corps
Richard Davis Beswick – U.S. Marine Corps
Jeremiah Bodden – U.S. Air Force
Jake Davis – U.S. Navy
Lauren Hunter – Purdue University – U.S. Navy ROTC
Jael Zaragoza – U.S Marine Corps Reserves



NOTE: If you're the parent of a CCSD Class of 2026 graduating senior who has enlisted or enrolled in a military program and his or her name is not on the list, please email [email protected]

10/04/2025

Congratulations Carmel Elementary!!!

Congratulations to Carmel Elementary School on being named a Title I Distinguished School for Georgia – for the second time in three years! Carmel ES ranked among the top 5% of highest-performing Title I schools statewide to earn the 2025 recognition, which it previously won in 2023. The Georgia Department of Education recognizes K-12 Title I schools for significant progress in improving student achievement. Led by Principal Lisa Rich, Carmel ES now is eligible for the prestigious National Distinguished Schools Award! Learn more: https://www.cherokeek12.net/post-detail/~board/ccsd-comms/post/ccsd-elementary-school-named-a-2025-georgia-distinguished-school