Beware the Barracudas!

The Cherokee Summer Swim Association has A, B & C divisions. Members of the "B" Division are Arbor View, Bradshaw Farm, Laurel Brooke, Orange Shoals & Woodmont.

Fish Fight!

Bradshaw Farm was the 2012 County Champion in the Red League, Arbor View was Champion in the Blue League.

Fond Farewell to Charter Principal

Cherokee Charter Academy (K-8) adds a ninth grade class in August 2013.

Good News from the Sequoyah Zone

Check out the latest good news from schools in the Sequoyah Innovation Zone (Sequoyah High; Dean Rusk Middle; Hickory Flat, Holly Springs STEM Academy, Indian Knoll, Mountain Road Elementary)…

Depression

Depression

Strong4Life: Holidays Don’t Have to be Lazy Days

Happy Memorial Day to you, your family and all who have served our country. For most of us, this weekend marks the official start of summer—and I can’t wait!

Young Students Learn Self-Defense

Cherokee Charter Academy is Cherokee County's only public charter school. CCA opened its doors to students on August 15, 2011.

Bonkers for Books!

CCA is a SACS accredited, tuition-free public charter school.

Top Teacher

In August, Cherokee Charter (K-8) will add 9th grade.

New Day for Bradshaw Barracudas!

Follow the Bradshaw Barracudas this summer on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch and on Twitter: @bfbarracudas

Strong4Life: Getting Healthier…in Your Sleep!

Ever wish your family could just go to sleep and wake up a little bit healthier? You can! Dr. Walsh shares her secrets for overnight success.

TIGER TALES: The Best in Arts & Letters from Cherokee Charter Academy - Spring Edition Pt. 3

Cherokee Charter Academy (K-8), a tuition-free public charter school, provides instruction in art, foreign language & music in all grade levels.

Car, Homeowner,Health, Life Insurance. Do you have the Most Important Insurance?

It is one of the most important and necessary forms of insurance that you will need to protect yourself and your family.

Good News from the Sequoyah Zone

Check out the latest good news from schools in the Sequoyah Innovation Zone (Sequoyah High, Dean Rusk Middle and Hickory Flat, Holly Springs STEM Academy, Indian Knoll and Mountain Road Elementary)…

TIGER TALES: The Best in Arts & Letters from Cherokee Charter Academy - Spring Edition Pt. 2

Art, Music, Foreign Language & Enrichment activities are included in all grade levels (K-8) at Cherokee Charter Academy.

Bed Bug Prevention

Bed Bug Travel Advisory by Vision Pest Management.

TIGER TALES: The Best in Arts & Letters from Cherokee Charter Academy - Spring Edition Pt. 1

Cherokee Charter Academy (K-8) is in its second year of operation. Students in all grade levels are involved in art, music and other enrichment activities.

Strong4Life: This Mother’s Day, I’m Celebrating the “Mean Moms” for Being Great Role Models!

No one ever said that being a mom is easy! As a matter of fact, kids sometimes think we're mean just because we don't let them do what they want or make them do things they don't want to do.

School Nutrition's Strong4Life

As the school year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the strides we made improving school nutrition this year.

Summer Workshops offered for Writers

Local publisher will teach two summer workshops on how to self-publish your books.

Who is Chip Rogers, Really?

I was recently given an exclusive interview with Chip Rogers. Here is some of what we spoke about:

Strong4Life: Know the Signs

It might seem easy to spot the signs of childhood obesity, but it’s not. In fact, our biggest problem in Georgia is that parents don’t notice obesity in their own home.

Good News from the Sequoyah Zone

Check out the latest good news from schools in the Sequoyah Innovation Zone (Sequoyah High, Dean Rusk Middle and Hickory Flat, Holly Springs STEM, Indian Knoll and Mountain Road Elementary Schools)…

Charterstock!

Cherokee County's only public charter school celebrates Earth Day with a Friday night festival to honor the safekeeping of our one and only planet.

Charter Tigers Jump for a Good Cause

Cherokee Charter Academy is a SACS accredited, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8 who reside in Cherokee county.

Strong4Life: Tired Mom + Pizza = Happiness

We’ve all been there. And by “there,” I’m talking about being on the verge of pulling your hair out (assuming you have any left) because everything is imploding—or exploding—at home.

Strong4Life: Getting Pretty—But Staying Healthy—For the Prom

It's prom season and I know that teenagers want to be pretty/handsome for their prom. It's important for children to make healthy changes to their life and not try a quick fix to achieve weight-loss.

Enterprising Charter Students Find a Way

Cherokee Charter Academy offers a Cambridge Advanced Program of Studies for grades 6, 7 & 8. The program is sponsored by Cambridge University in England.

Moving beyond risky fossil fuels

In the past week, we have had two breaches in fossil fuel safety. Let us move past fossil fuels!

Strong4Life: Final Four Fever: Let’s Catch It!

While I enjoy watching the tournament as both a fan and sports trainer, what I love about March Madness is the opportunity it provides to inspire kids to get moving.

Good Students = Good Citizens

Cherokee Charter Academy seeks to promote positive moral and social values and foster an atmosphere of self-discipline in a safe learning environment.

Strong4Life: Finally, A Winning Game Plan for Team Moms (and Dads)!

I want to help parents make the sidelines as important as the playing field so I worked with our Strong4Life experts to create an easy strategy for after game snacks.

Good News from Sequoyah High School

Sequoyah High School students head to international competition, mentor younger students and win awards!

Civics Lesson Under the Gold Dome

Cherokee Charter Academy is the county's first and only public charter school. Serving students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade, CCA plans to add 9th grade in 2013-2014.

Technology Tigers

Cherokee Charter Academy is a SACS accredited, tuition-free public charter school serving 1000+ students in grades K-8.

Charter Hoops Rise Up!

Cherokee Charter Academy is the county's first and only public charter school. Serving grades K through Eight, CCA has 1000+ students and will add a Ninth Grade next school year.

Faith in Saving a Young Horse's Life

Young horse fighting for her life at local horse rescue farm near the Cherokee and Forsyth County line.

Dime Drive

Cherokee Charter Academy is the county's only public charter school. The school has 1000+ students in grades K through Eight. CCA is expanding to include a high school.

Termite Protection

What homeowners need to know about termite protection from Vision Pest Management.

The Strong4Life Superhero Sprint!

We are excited to announce our first annual Strong4Life Superhero Sprint! We want your family to put on their capes and help us fight childhood obesity on Saturday, June 8 at Piedmont Park!