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 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.
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!
Please help us stock our Inspired 2 Serve Food Pantry this week at Inspire Academy for the Iron Bowl Food Drive to serve the LaFayette community. This is our final week & are thankful for all donations. Suggested items include green beans, corn, cranberry sauce & boxed stuffing.
This November, Gov. Kay Ivey is calling on Alabamians to recognize our hard-working educators during the 5th Annual Thank Alabama Teachers observance. #ThankALTeachers is a statewide movement to help us celebrate the difference our teachers are making with students in the CCSD!
Thanksgiving Break
Please remember to help us stock our Inspired 2 Serve Food Pantry this week at Inspire Academy for the Iron Bowl Food Drive to serve the LaFayette community. We are thankful for all donations to date. Suggested items include green beans, corn, cranberry sauce & boxed stuffing.
Last Thursday, the CCSD honored the legacy & memory of a beloved former teacher, Mr. Michael Frederic Power by officially dedicating the JROTC program in his name as “The Chambers County School District JROTC Power Program.” Power had served VHS as both a teacher & coach.
Today, the CCSD received rug donations from Carpets for Kids from West Point. The 65 donated carpets are designed to enhance learning for young children. Rugs were delivered to schools at Eastside, Fairfax, Huguley, and Shawmut with the donation exceeding $20,000.00 in value.
Please see the link below for the survey for Operation Wipeout.
The purpose is to gauge awareness about the Operation Wipeout Campaign with our families and community stakeholders to gain feedback for the next steps to eliminate cervical cancer in Chambers County.
https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tsSjr3kqE8S4gS
