Chambers County School District

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. 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 CCSD thanks our newest Platinum Level Partners in Education Sponsors, AJIN USA & Wooshin USA. Both companies joined with the CCSD in December to invest in our students & staff this school year. https://www.chambersk12.org/o/ccsd/page/24-25-partners-in-education-sponsors

The Chambers County School District proudly welcomes Dr. Sharon Weldon on her first official day as Superintendent. In the 2024 election, she successfully defeated both independent and Democratic candidates to secure this elected position for the county. We are thrilled about her return to the central office and look forward to her leadership as we continue cultivating learners and producing graduates who will positively impact the world.

Chambers County School District is collecting input to make a determination whether to apply for the 21st Century CCLC Grant Program; Summer Program (2025) and After-school Programs (2024-205). Please use the link below to take this quick survey. https://tinyurl.com/CCSD21st

Congratulations to the winners of the Amazing Shake for school year 2024-25. This year’s competition started with 40 participants, and after a series of interviews and interactions with the students, the winners were selected. The winners of this year’s competition are Kipton Hunter (1st place, center), Annaleigha Tullock (2nd place, left), and Ada Yarbrough (3rd place, right). The winners were honored at the December 18th Board Meeting. Pictured with the winners are Superintendent Casey Chambley and Assistant Superintendent David Owen.

This coming Friday, December 20th, our very own Culinary Instructor at Inspire Academy, Mr. Council Turner, better known as "Chef Tre" will be featured on WSFA-TV (channel-12) as part of a cooking segment. Please tune in & watch it live from the WSFA app at 11 am CST/12pm EST. 👏

Merry Christmas

The 4th round of the middle school Amazing Shake competition concluded last week with interviews for the 5 finalists at the CCSD. The winners of the contest are Kipton Hunter (1st), Annaleigha Tullock (2nd), and Ada Yarbrough (3rd). Congratulations to all of these students!

Shop Teal Thursday is today! Our local businesses are giving you the opportunity to shop local & save! Amazing Black Friday Deals are TODAY! See the attached list of participating retailers & spread the word. CCSD partner, Dairy Queen is providing buy 1 & get 1 free meals.

The CCSD welcomed Mr. Cole Flanders, his family and members of his new Chick-fil-A team for a new store Ribbon Cutting & Open House held at the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Valley this morning. The store's grand opening for the public is planned for Thursday, December 5th.

The Chambers County School District is sharing current vacancies for certified teaching needs and classified support staff openings. Please use the employment opportunities link on the district website home page address to apply at https://www.chambersk12.org/#0 Please share!

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Teachers and Support Employees of the Year. We appreciate what you do for the Chambers County School District students! District Level Winners Secondary Teacher of the Year – Susan Grizzard Elementary Teacher of the Year – Lera Grubbs Support Employee of the Year – Christy Goss Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary Teacher Of The Year- Donna Meadows Support Employee Of The Year- Jessica White Eastside JP Powell Magnet School Teacher Of The Year- Amanda Norris Support Employee Of The Year- Tanisha Cammon Fairfax Elementary Teacher Of The Year- Natalie Griffith Support Employee Of The Year - Christy Goss Huguley Elementary Teacher Of The Year- Lera Grubbs Support Employee Of The Year- Tina Wilkins Inspire Academy Teacher Of The Year- James Winkles Support Employee Of The Year - Pierre Harvey Lafayette High School Teacher Of The Year- Craig Agee Support Employee Of The Year- Sha'Britteny Williams Valley High School Teacher Of The Year- Mark Robinson Support Employee Of The Year- Crayton Smith WF Burns Middle School Teacher Of The Year - Susan Grizzard Support Employee Of The Year- Jessica Scott