Thanks to our Partner in Education, Carpets For Kids for customizing entrance rugs for five of our schools across the county. Yesterday excited students and staff at Fairfax, LaFayette HS, Shawmut, W.F. Burns Middle & Eastside-J.P. Powell Magnet School displayed their new rugs.
Chambers County Schools will be closed on February 17th in observance of Presidents Day.
As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for ALL OF OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS, PAST AND PRESENT. We would like to acknowledge some of our previous African American employees at the upcoming Board Meeting. We invite you to attend this special gathering honoring these extraordinary former employees. The meeting will be held at LaFayette High School’s auditorium on February 19th at 4:00 PM Central.
On Wednesday, the CCSD joined with the AU East Alabama Regional Inservice Center yesterday to recognize Mrs. Correen Long, our STEAM Teacher at the Eastside-J.P. Powell STEAM Magnet School campus for earning National Board Certification. Dr. Laura Crowe from Auburn University presented Mrs. Long with a special medal of recognition for achieving NBCT status as an educator. Congratulations Mrs. Long on this reaching this milestone accomplishment!
Kelly Education is hosting hiring events for anyone interested in becoming a substitute for the district.
Job Fair 1: Shawmut Elementary School, Friday 2.21.25, 10am-2pm Eastern Time
Job Fair 2: CCSD Central Office, Monday 2.24.25, 10am-2pm Eastern Time
Fairfax Families please remember that school is not in session tomorrow Wed. February 5th. 2025. We hope you have a wonderful day off and get to spend some time outside in the SUNSHINE. We will see you back at school Thursday, February 6th, 2025.
Mrs. Wendy Robinson is the new Valley HS Principal & is with some of her VHS students (from left to right): Juniors, Victoria Castro & Makaila Adams and seniors, Madison Turnham & C.J. Heard . Today marked here seventh day on the job as the new Rams Principal for Valley H.S.
Due to a number of our students, teachers, and staff coming from areas still affected by icy road conditions, CCSD will be closed for Students and Staff on Friday the 24th. We have listened to the input from our staff and parents and made this decision for the safety of everyone in the school district. We will return to our regular schedule on Monday.
Chambers County Schools will be back in session and operating our normal schedule on Friday, January 24, 2025. The County EMA and Road Department have been assessing the roads and will treat any remaining icy spots today. Buses will run at their regular time.
We have been in contact with the Chambers County EMA this morning concerning expected conditions for tomorrow. With the current travel conditions and the uncertainty of travel conditions in the morning, Chambers County Schools will be closed tomorrow January 23rd, for students and staff. No new work will be assigned. We plan to resume normal school operations on Friday.
With the extreme cold forecasted for our area, students will learn virtually Tuesday and Wednesday. Teachers will send further instructions. Stay safe and warm.
With the extreme cold forecasted for our area, students will learn virtually Tuesday and Wednesday. Check Google Classrooms for assignments. Stay safe and warm.
Senator Randy Price visited the Board of Education this week to present CCSD Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Weldon with a $56,000.00 donation. $36,000 is earmarked to support general educational needs for the district and $20,000 will go to Career Tech programs at Inspire Academy!
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Chambers County Schools will be closed January 20, 2025
Inspire Academy has announced "The Inspired by Love Food Drive" for Jan. 24-Feb. 14th. The fall food drive supported 20 families in the LaFayette community. We are asking for an emphasis on peanut butter & jelly, crackers, canned tuna & chicken, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, & cereal. Thanks for your support!
Registration for the 2025-26 Pre-K lottery is now open. Please use the links below for more information and to complete the registration process.
Pre-K Flyer (English): https://5il.co/2cg22
Pre-K Flyer (Spanish): https://5il.co/2cg27
Registration Link: https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/
After consulting with EMA and multiple weather outlets, Chambers County Schools will close on Friday, January 10. While forecasts can never be certain, it is vital that our decision is made to protect the safety and well-being of each student. We will reopen on Monday, January 13 with our regular schedule & dress code. Stay safe & warm. Thank you – Sharon Weldon
Good evening Parents,
I wanted to remind you that students will be allowed to wear sweatshirts or sweaters & school-approved jeans (w/out rips or tears) for tomorrow. Dress them warmly & in layers.
I also wanted to let you know that a decision will be made regarding the weather on Friday & announced early tomorrow. Stay warm, Dr. Sharon Weldon
Chambers County Schools, in collaboration with the Chambers County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA), is closely monitoring the potential for winter weather on Friday. We will be posting an update tomorrow morning. Please be prepared for the possibility of adjustments to the school schedule on Friday.
The school system currently has not had internet all day. This also has affected the phone lines. If you attempted to email a transportation change to Ms. Thrower or your child's teacher, please know that this has not been received. Please verify that your child's teacher knows how your child is getting home if they have had a change for today.