WINNER: Allia Rogers - Fairfax Elementary - 4th grade
Second Place: Cailer Tucker - Fairfax Elementary - 5th grade
Third Place: Jewel Bowman - Eastside JP Powell Magnet School - 5th grade
The Amazing Shake is a character and soft-skills competition where students practice real-world professionalism—think firm handshakes, clear introductions, confident conversation, problem-solving on the spot, and gracious manners. Over multiple “stations,” they met community judges, tackled quick scenarios, and showed poise under pressure. It’s all about preparing students to shine in interviews, presentations, and everyday life.
Our winners stood out for their confidence, clarity, and kindness. They listened well, responded thoughtfully, and handled each challenge with maturity—well done!
👏 Big cheers to our champions and to every participant who stepped up with courage and heart. Thank you to our judges, staff, and families for the support!
#AmazingShake #StudentLeadership #SoftSkills #ProudSchoolMoment
Huge congratulations to our students who scored a 25 or higher on the ACT! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and focus have paid off—this is a fantastic achievement and a great step forward for your future. We’re so proud of you!
Keep aiming high! 🚀
Being congratulated by the Board Members and Dr Weldon....Left to right, holding the certificates are: Lyric Sturges, Sophia Taft, Christian Boyd, and Katelyn Jackson.
Those not in attendance, but recognized
Brayden Bunn, Kaidon Eblin, Addilyn Hale, Kaien Henderson, Skyler Luse, Elijah Rudd, Elianys Semprun, Mason Yarbrough, and Kyzer Zeunges
To our amazing school support staff—thank you for your dedication, hard work, and amazing support every single day. You are the backbone of our school community, and we truly appreciate you!
From managing schedules to supporting students and staff, you do it all with such care and professionalism. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.
Here's to YOU! You are valued, respected, and absolutely essential. 🌟
#SchoolAdminProfessionalsDay #AdminProfessionalsDay #SchoolAdministration #SchoolStaff #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #AdminAppreciation
Help us prepare for the upcoming school year by registering your kindergartner!
If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, please complete registration on our district website:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=47480&culture=en
Registration Dates: April 20 – May 1, 2026
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Dr. Sheila Jones, Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-8, at 334-864-9343, Ext. 10214.
Sign Up Events:
Eastside Elementary April 21, 2026 (9:30-11:00 AM CST)
Fairfax Elementary April 28, 2026 (5:45-7:15 PM EST)
Huguley Elementary April 29, 2026 (4:00-6:00 PM EST)
Welcome to the tribe Event:
Shawmut Elementary May 12, 2026 (5:30-7:00 PM EST)
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Inscripción para el jardín de infancia para el año escolar 2026-27
¡Ayúdanos a prepararnos para el próximo año escolar inscribiendo a tu hijo/a en kínder!
Si su hijo/a cumplirá 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026, complete el formulario de inscripción en el sitio web de nuestro distrito:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=47480&culture=es
Fechas de inscripción: del 20 de abril al 1 de mayo de 2026
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, comuníquese con la Dra. Sheila Jones, Directora de Currículo e Instrucción PK-8, al 334-864-9343, Ext. 10214.
Inscríbete a los eventos:
Escuela Primaria Eastside, 21 de abril de 2026 (9:30-11:00 AM CST)
Escuela Primaria Fairfax, 28 de abril de 2026 (17:45-19:15 EST)
Escuela Primaria Huguley, 29 de abril de 2026 (16:00-18:00 EST)
Bienvenidos a la tribu Evento:
Escuela Primaria Shawmut, 12 de mayo de 2026 (17:30-19:00 EST)
We are excited to announce an opening for a Culinary Arts Teacher at Inspire Academy, our Career Tech Center in Lafayette. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation of culinary professionals while making a meaningful impact in career and technical education.
Position Details:
Location: Inspire Academy (Career Tech Center, Lafayette)
Work Schedule: 187-day work year aligned with the school calendar
Position Type: Full-time, Culinary Arts Instructor
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Experience in the food service industry
Serve Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain it)
A passion for teaching and mentoring students
What We Offer:
Certification paths available—whether you hold a degree or not, we support your professional growth
A collaborative environment dedicated to student success
The chance to build real-world skills in students pursuing culinary careers
Interested?
Please contact Josh Bryan for more information:
Phone: 334.864.8863
Email: bryanjw@chambersk12.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Click here to apply for this position and to see all of our open positions:
A huge thank you to Senator Randy Price for his generous monetary donation to our school district! 🎉
We are so grateful for his continued support over the years. Investments like these make a real difference for our students and schools, and we truly appreciate having a partner who consistently champions our community.
Thank you, Senator Price, for helping us make a difference! 🙌📚
Congratulations to all of our school lunchrooms for earning perfect 100% scores on their latest state health inspections! This achievement reflects our teams’ dedication to food safety, cleanliness, and caring for our students every single day.
Join us in thanking our incredible nutrition staff for keeping our cafeterias safe and welcoming. Community pride moment unlocked—way to go, team! 🥗👏
We are inviting our upcoming kinder students and parents to a night of fun! Join us to learn about kindergarten, Fairfax, and even receive a special gift! Scan the QR code to pre-register and be guaranteed a prize for attending. This is for kindergarten students that will attend Fairfax in 2026-2027.
Take a moment to look ahead for key dates—first/last day of school, holidays, and breaks—and share with friends and neighbors so everyone’s in the loop. Thanks for planning with us!
Due to the potential for severe storms, all Chambers County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 16.
School buses will run two hours later than their normally scheduled pickup times.
Student drop-off by parents will also run two hours later than normal.
Please use caution during your morning commute, and we look forward to seeing our students safely at school. Thank you.
Mark your calendars, Chambers County family! Our students and teachers will be enjoying a well-deserved break from March 30 through April 3, 2026. It's the perfect time to rest, recharge, and create lasting memories together!
As we approach this special time, we're also reminded that April 3rd marks Good Friday—a day of reflection, faith, and renewal for many in our community. It's a beautiful reminder of hope, redemption, and the power of coming together with purpose.
Whether you're spending break time with loved ones, exploring new places, or simply relaxing at home, we hope you find moments of peace and joy.
See you refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong when we return on Monday, April 6th! 💚
#ChambersCountySchools #SpringBreak2026 #CommunityFirst
Congratulations to the LaFayette Bulldogs on an incredible semifinal victory! You've earned your ticket to the AHSAA 2A State Championship, and we couldn't be prouder! 🔥
THE SHOWDOWN:
LaFayette vs. Section
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 10:45 AM CST
🏟️ Legacy Arena, Birmingham, AL
Fill the comments with 🐾 and 🔥 to show the Bulldogs you've got their backs! From the opening tip-off to that championship buzzer, we're with you all the way!
Let's bring it home, Bulldogs! 💪🎯
Hello families,
It’s our final week of Kids Heart Challenge!
We are having a blast learning how to keep our hearts and minds healthy and happy. I’m so proud of our students and families. Together, our efforts will help save lives!
There’s still time to help us reach our goal of 50% of our families joining our team. When that happens, our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.
Here’s how you can help:
Sign up here or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Donations are due: 3/6/2026.
Every step in your mission – from learning Hands-Only CPR, to recognizing the warning signs of a stroke, to making or receiving a donation – makes our community safer and helps kids with special hearts.
Thank you!
SUN Bucks will use the mailing address on file in PowerSchool to send the cards. If your address has changed, please contact your child’s school to update it as soon as possible. SUN Bucks is pulling contact information next week.
This program is not run by Chambers County Schools. For full details, please visit the Alabama SUN Bucks website.
https://www.alabama-sunbucks.com/#
We just kicked off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives! Sign up today and earn your wristband!
Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today and be one of the first to complete your mission:
Sign up here or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and start earning thank-you gifts.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Now is the time to join our team! We need your help to reach our goal!
If 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.
I can’t wait to see our school create a community of lifesavers this year.
Thank you!
Honoring Black History Month at Chambers County School District
With gratitude, we recognize these former members of our CCSD family for their years of service to our students and community. We were honored to celebrate them at the Board meeting on February 18, 2026.
🔹Deborah Stringer — Para Professional, Fairfax & WF Burns (1979–2023) • 44 years
🔹Barbara Smith — Central Office Receptionist (1976–2016) • 40 years
🔹Inez Brooks — Teacher, Fairfax Elementary (1990–2016) • 26 years
🔹JoAnne Magby — Bookkeeper & Secretary, J. P. Powell (1997–2023) • 26 years
🔹Rosa Holloway — Bus Driver, CCBOE (1998–2024) • 26 years
🔹Lisa Askew‑Fleetion — Teacher & Counselor, Fairfax Elementary (1995–2020) • 25 years
🔹Tammy Darden — Bus Driver, CCBOE (2000–2024) • 25 years
🔹Fannie Edwards — Child Nutrition Program Worker, Eastside Elementary (1997–2021) • 22 years
🔹LaShae Herring — Teacher, LaFayette Lanier Elementary & Member, CCBOE Board (1990–2011) • 21 years; continuing service on the Board
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on Chambers County Schools.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CCSDProud #ChambersCountySchools #ThankYou #PublicEducation #StudentSuccess #CommunityStrong
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is a staff professional development day (no school for students).
Students will return to school on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on the 18th!
