School District Named To Top 10 List of Systems Using Technology "Effectively"

The Cherokee County School District placed 7th in the annual Digital School Districts Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Education.

Cherokee Charter Academy's Help for Haiti

Since last fall, students at Cherokee Charter have worked hard to support a mission trip to Haiti by 5th grade teacher Whitney Bailey.

Cherokee Charter's Supreme Students

The mission of CCA is in part, to “provide students with the necessary tools and skills needed to develop superior levels of achievement.”

Meet our Family of the Month; A Trusted Partnership with Parents

Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes honors the Stav-Adams family as the Family of the Month for March!

Cherokee Charter Students Honor Geist & Usher

Cherokee Charter SGA students recognized Michael Geist and Rob Usher for their public support of Cherokee Charter Academy and school choice.

Cherokee Charter Takes Top Spots in Science Olympiad

CCA students have daily STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) instruction. The school is applying for state STEM certification.

Johnston Elementary Parent Named School District Volunteer of the Year

The Cherokee County School District this week hosted its second annual Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Recognition Ceremony.

Arts and Culture Celebrated at Cherokee Charter

Students at Cherokee Charter Academy (K-8) celebrated Youth Art and Music Month with a blast of color and cultural inspiration.

Cherokee Gets National Praise For School Choice Program

The school district's Cherokee Academics initiative was named an Honorable Mention winner in the 21st annual Magna Awards.

School Board Approves Land Swap Deal With Canton

The Cherokee County School Board will not demolish Buildings A and B in downtown Canton.

Fate of Historic Buildings Rests in School Board's Hands

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday will consider whether to demolish Buildings A and B or sell them to a buyer.

Foundation Awards Third Round of Rapid Grants To Schools

Thirty-one schools in the Cherokee County School District received the grants.

Charter's Got Talent!

A superabundance of artistic flair was on display at Cherokee Charter Academy.

Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes Support Child Abuse Prevention

Families Donate Children's Books and Funds

School District Wins Award For 'Green' Operations

The Cherokee County School District has been named a top system of its size in Georgia's 2015 Green Ribbon Schools Program.

Registration for Pre-K Classes Starts April 27

Registration for the classes in the Cherokee County School District will end on May 8.

Cherokee Academies Applications Now Available

The application window is March 16 to April 10, and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hundreds Turn Out For Teacher Recruitment Fair

The Cherokee County School District's personnel department hosted the fair on March 7 at Woodstock High School.

To Honor Mother, Student Organizes Race To Fight Breast Cancer

A 5K organized by Tyler Gentile in February raised funds for the American Cancer Society.

Charter School's Magical Creatures!

Cherokee Charter Academy is the county's only public charter school. CCA enrollment for 2015-16 is underway at cherokeecharter.org

Charter Achievers

CCA is a SACS accredited, tuition-free public charter school (Grades K-8). Enrollment for 2015-16 is underway at cherokeecharter.org

Student Works With Children To Sharpen Skills Needed To Become a Nurse

Sequoyah High School student Kayla Stark is spending her free time teaching Sunday school to preschool students.

Students, Teachers Celebrate Read Across America Day

Holly Springs and Hickory Flat students throughout the Cherokee County School District took part in activities to promote literacy.

Fair Connects Parents With Resources For Residents With Special Needs

The Cherokee County School District's Special Education Department will host the agency fair on Tuesday.

148 Cherokee County Students Recognized As Key Scholars

The 10th annual Superintendent's Key Scholar Recognition Ceremony took place March 3 at Creekview High School.

Kindergarten, First Grade Registration Starts in April

Registration for the 2015-16 school year will be held at all Cherokee County School District elementary schools on April 30 and May 1.

Student Donates Girl Scout Cookies To Holly Springs Officers

Sydney Sincula, a 5th grade student at Holly Springs Elementary School, delivered 25 boxes to officers last month.

Weather Decision from Cherokee County Schools for Friday

Forecast of icy conditions on some roadways has schools making announcement.

Weather Decision from Cherokee County Schools for Thursday

Heavy snow forecast impacts class schedules for Feb. 26, 2015.

Weather Decision from Cherokee County Schools for Wednesday

A winter storm forecast for Wednesday and Thursday has alarmed school districts in the region.

District High Schools Obtain AP STEM, Achievement Status

All Cherokee County School District high schools — including Sequoyah — have been granted the designation.

How Will The Cold Weather Impact Outdoor School Activities?

Temperatures are expected to plummet through the end of the week in Holly Springs, Hickory Flat and Cherokee County.

Educational Foundation Awards IMPACT Grants To Schools

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation surprised students and teachers on Friday by awarding a total of $15,000 in grants.

Groups Call For More Educators on Reform Commission

Five groups, including 1 from Cherokee County, want Gov. Nathan Deal to include representatives from their organizations on his commission.

Reinhardt Names New University President

Dr. Kina S. Mallard will serve as the institution's 20th president and will take office on July 1.

Cherokee Schools Celebrate National Women in Sports Day

Hundreds of female athletes participate in the 10th annual National Women in Sports Day celebration last week at Cherokee High School.

School Board Postpones Demolition of Historic Buildings

The Cherokee County School Board has directed district staff to review various proposals and options available to the system.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Pre-Registration Tours

Select Wednesday Mornings at 10am in February

School Board To Consider Offer To Purchase Buildings A and B

The Cherokee County Historical Society has offered to purchase the former Canton Grammar School and Cotton Mill offices for $300,000.

Gala To Help Foundation Support Cherokee Teachers, Students

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation will host its inaugural Celebration of Education Gala in March.