Phone lines and internet are currently down at Calhoun School. For immediate communication needs, please email school secretary Jan Jones jjones@mcminnschools.com
Congratulations to 6th grader Reagan Garrison and 5th grader Audrey Kerrigan! These ladies were honored at McMinn County 4-H's Awards Ceremony this afternoon for outstanding accomplishments by participating in all available school club activities during the 24-25 school year. In addition, Audrey has a lengthy list of accomplishments through her beef and hog projects. We're proud to call these multigenerational Minks ours!
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This group of 44 Calhoun students took a STREAM themed field trip today. Destinations included American Museum of Science and Energy, K-25 History Center, and Van Gogh Immersive Experience. We'd like to thank all those who made this trip possible! We were so excited and learned so much that our hair was standing on end!
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It was certainly a good day to support Calhoun PTO with a Kona Ice fundraiser! Want to see the ALL IN spirit of Calhoun School? Pictured is middle school math teacher Mr. Pitcock helping lower grade students get their tasty treat! These Minks all chip in to get the job done and take care of each other! Pictured are 8th graders also enjoying their Friday afternoon!
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August 18-22
Kona Ice is coming!
Congratulations to Calhoun's National Junior Beta Club for earning School of Merit Status!
Calhoun’s Washington DC trip for 2026 has had some changes! Check out details here and plan to attend meeting on August 28 at 6 pm in Mrs. Trotter’s room. Lower price, flying, 5th graders, payment plans!
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-calhoun-es-dc-220496/
Calhoun would like to thank AFC Urgent Care for the $500 Donation through their Back to School Raffle and all the participants who made this possible!
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Meet Nurse Emily!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Calhoun Cheerleaders!
Seventh graders have had a great time studying atoms, elements, compounds, and mixtures this week in Mrs. Keylon’s science class at Calhoun Elementary! Week 1 was a huge success with lots of learning underway! It's going to be a GREAT year as Calhoun is #ALLINforMcMinnCountySchools
Cheer tryouts will take place Monday after school until 4:30. Students must have a sports physical on file with the school and be picked up from back gym doors at 4:30.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Calhoun Elementary will conduct a required Active Intruder Drill on [date] from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 9:10 a.m.
There is no cause for alarm. The safety and well-being of your child is our top priority, and we hold regular drills to ensure students and staff know how to respond in an emergency.
What is a Lockdown?
A Lockdown is called when there is a potential threat or hazard inside the school building.
During this action:
• Classroom and office doors are locked.
• Lights are turned off.
• Students and staff move out of sight from corridor windows.
• Everyone remains quiet until the situation is cleared.
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe learning environment.
McMinn County Schools
Calhoun Elementary will conduct a required Active Intruder Drill on [date] from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 9:10 a.m.
There is no cause for alarm. The safety and well-being of your child is our top priority, and we hold regular drills to ensure students and staff know how to respond in an emergency.
What is a Lockdown?
A Lockdown is called when there is a potential threat or hazard inside the school building.
During this action:
• Classroom and office doors are locked.
• Lights are turned off.
• Students and staff move out of sight from corridor windows.
• Everyone remains quiet until the situation is cleared.
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe learning environment.
McMinn County Schools
Calhoun School would like to thank The Local Market (aka The Jiffy) for providing a delicious breakfast for our faculty and staff on the first day back from summer break!
Congratulations to Deputy Lawson! You might recognize him from Calhoun School as he is currently serving as our SRO! We appreciate the dedication of McMinn County Sheriff’s Department and all law enforcement agencies in working together to keep everyone safe!
In the meantime, when you see Deputy Lawson, tell him CONGRATULATIONS and GO MINKS!
Congratulations to this group of ladies for winning prizes from Open House's Connect Four Game! Two young men also earned prizes and will have photo shared later!
Winners were Destiny McDade (candy basket), Tymber Hembree (free T-shirt), Abigail Adams (Dairy Barn gift certificate from CES faculty & staff), & Bella Trotter (free class T-shirts for students in household from CES faculty & staff)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This morning, McMinn County Schools was notified of a potentially armed suspect on the run in connection with an overnight criminal investigation. Out of an abundance of caution, we have placed our schools under a Secure status.
What does "Secure" mean?
A Secure Action is taken when there is a potential threat or hazard outside the school building. All students and staff are brought inside, and all exterior doors are locked to secure the building. Please note: Classes are continuing as normal inside. Instruction is not interrupted, and students remain safe and supervised.
If needed, access to and from the building will be limited and monitored by our School Resource Officer (SRO) to ensure everyone's safety.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you informed of any updates.
Thank you for your continued support and trust.
Sincerely,
McMinn County School District
Good News Club registration is open for this school year for students in Grades K-5. They meet on Wednesdays after school. Find more information and register here: https://cefchattanooga.breezechms.com/form/df533f198722988733
