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!
Amazing Shake Competition Winners
We’re proud to celebrate our 6th–8th grade students who competed in this year’s Amazing Shake! Twenty-five participants brought their best professionalism, poise, and communication skills—congratulations to our winners:
• Overall Winner: Emmanuel Floyd (8th Grade, WF Burns Middle School)
• Second Place: Mason Landrum (6th Grade, WF Burns Middle School)
• Third Place: Courtney LaShae Jenkins (8th Grade, WF Burns Middle School)
These three students will travel to Montgomery in March for a three-day internship on the State House floor during the legislative session—an incredible real-world leadership opportunity.
Huge thanks to Dr. Weldon, Dr. Jones, Dr. Groover, Sarah Maddux, and everyone who helped make the Amazing Shake a success. We appreciate your time, mentorship, and support for our students.
What’s the Amazing Shake? It’s a competition that teaches students professional skills—like handshakes, interviews, conversation, and problem-solving—through real-world scenarios and friendly competition.
Thank you for your patience as we navigated the winter weather. We’re hopeful that road conditions have improved and that everything is clear and ready to go. But, please be careful and watch for slick spots on less-traveled roads.
📚🏫 We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.
Stay warm tonight, and we’ll see you soon!
This brief shift to remote learning is a proactive measure intended to curb the spread of illness and allow our facilities to be thoroughly sanitized before students return.
We appreciate your flexibility and cooperation as we work together to keep our school community healthy and safe.
Chambers County Schools Administration
Note: Any parent notes used to excuse illness during January will NOT count toward the four allowed parent notes for the 2nd semester.
Thank you for helping keep our schools healthy!
🧼 Hand Hygiene: Remind kids to wash hands frequently, especially after eating, playing, or using the restroom.
🤧 Stay Home When Sick: If your child has symptoms like fever, cough, or fatigue, please keep them home to prevent spreading illness.
💪 Boost Immune Health: Ensure your kids get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and stay active to strengthen their immune systems.
Let’s work together to keep our school community safe and healthy this season! ❤️
Reminder: In observance of MLK Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026. We encourage families to take time to reflect, serve, and learn together. Classes will resume on Tuesday. ✨
🎉 Pre‑K Pre‑Registration is almost here! 🎉
Chambers County Schools will open pre‑registration for the 2026–27 Pre‑K class on January 15, 2026.
Families will be registering for the lottery drawing to be held on March 13, 2026.
Don’t miss your chance! Mark your calendar and pre‑register starting Jan 15 to be included in the March 13 drawing. ✅
⚠️Registration will be open for all children four years of age on or before 9/1/26* who are residents of
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DISTRICT TEACHERS AND SUPPORT OF THE YEAR 2025-2026
SECONDARY: Melissa Roberts
ELEMENTARY: Merriel Jennings
SUPPORT: Hollye Colley
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND SUPPORT OF THE YEAR 2025-2026
Eastside JP Powell Magnet School
CERTIFIED: Marquavian Billingsley
SUPPORT: Alicia Perez-Perdue
Huguley Elementary
CERTIFIED: Beth Grant
SUPPORT: Chelsea Crim
Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary
CERTIFIED: Kathryn Garmon
SUPPORT: Paula Smith
Fairfax Elementary
CERTIFIED: Merriel Jennings
SUPPORT: Jorge Migoya-Paniagua
WF Burns Middle School
CERTIFIED: Melissa Roberts
SUPPORT: Hollye Colley
LaFayette High School
CERTIFIED: Makaela Williams
SUPPORT: Shareka Burton
Valley High School
CERTIFIED: Erin Maurano
SUPPORT: Chris Miller
Inspire Academy
CERTIFIED: Mercedes Terry
SUPPORT: Carla Anthony
#ChildNutrition #PerfectScore #WeAre100 #ThankYouStaff #HealthySchools #ProudDistrict
Thank you to all of our school leaders, teachers, support staff, parents, and students!
Together, we help our school district succeed!
