CCSD Board Meeting May 6th.
Parents, we are sharing a link from Alabama's CEO for Blue Cross & Blue Shield shining a light on Chambers County. https://vimeo.com/941608928/7aac5584d8?share=copy On May 8th, we will provide all LHS & VHS students a chance to receive the HPV vaccination. It can protect them from 6 cancers tied to the HPV virus. If you wish for your child to receive the vaccine, please complete the form sent home by the nurse, check the box for HPV vaccine, sign, & return in the stamped envelope. If you want your child to receive the HPV vaccine but are not sure if they've already been vaccinated, you can go still complete the form & our school nurses will double check with the vaccine registry for the ADPH. If your child has received all the recommended HPV vaccine doses, the nurse will destroy the form & your child will not be vaccinated. If you have questions please contact the school nurses.
Shuttle bus
On Thursday, May 2nd, the VHS Rams host the AHSAA Quarterfinal Baseball Playoffs at Crestview Field in Valley! First pitch is at 5:30 pm EST. The CCSD will provide an airconditioned shuttle bus to help alleviate with the overflow for parking at Crestview. Fans can park at the Valley HS gym & catch the shuttle bus to the games every 15 minutes for the duration to and from the playoff games hosting Holtville H.S. The free shuttle service will begin at 4:30 pm EST Good Luck to the Rams in the playoffs for the Elite Eight in Class 5A.
Happy National School Principals' Day! Thank you to all of our principals & assistant principals for all you do for our schools, teachers & students here in Chambers County! We appreciated your leadership & dedication serving the CCSD!
The CCSD is hosting a two-day interview session to fill teaching positions in our Elementary & Secondary schools. Reps from our schools will be present, & each applicant will be able to interview with them. Secondary interviews will be on May 1st & Elementary will be on May 2nd. If you have yet to apply for these open positions, you may do so by clicking the Job Link : https://careersalk12education.org/chambersco
Chambers County School District is organizing a two-day interview session to fill positions in our Elementary, Middle, and Secondary schools. Representatives from all schools with open positions will be present, and each applicant will participate in one joint interview for consideration for all schools. The Middle and Secondary interviews will occur on May 1st, while the Elementary interviews will occur on May 2nd. Once you apply we will send you an invite to secure your spot.
If you have yet to apply for any of these open positions, you may do so by clicking the Job Link below.
https://careersalk12education.org/chambersco
Available Positions for these interviews include:
Elementary General Education Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Elementary Library Media Specialist
Elementary Reading Specialist
ESL Spanish Teacher
Secondary General Science Teacher
Secondary Social Science Teacher
Secondary Math Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Secondary Visual Arts Teacher
Secondary Special Education Teacher
School Psychometrist
We are also hiring for:
Federal Programs Director
Secondary Principal
Varsity High School Boys Basketball Head Coach
Child Nutrition Worker
Custodian
Special Education Para-Professional
School Counselor
School Bookkeeper
Maintenance Foreman
Bus Drivers
Business Education Teacher
Here at Chambers County Schools, we take pride in providing an outstanding work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and support. Our close-knit community values every member, and we are excited about the opportunity to welcome you as a valued addition to our team.
Our CCSD Amazing Shake winners, Ava Claire Scott & Gabby Robles from W.F. Burns both shined in their internship experience over 3 days this week at the Alabama House of Representatives in Montgomery. The students served as official "Pages" working directly with Rep. Debbie Wood while meeting other officials including Senator Randy Price. Congratulations to both of these young ladies on their outstanding work in Montgomery on behalf of Chambers County! Special thanks to Rep. Wood & CCSD sponsor, Mrs. Sarah Maddux.
Parents, the CCSD will provide the opportunity for our students at LaFayette & Valley H.S.'s to receive the HPV vaccination on May 8th. It can protect them from six cancers associated with the HPV virus. If you would like to your child to receive the vaccine, please complete the form sent home by the nurse, check the box for HPV vaccine, sign, & return in the stamped envelope. If you want your child to receive the HPV vaccine but are not sure if they've already been vaccinated, you can go ahead & complete the form because our school nurses will double check with vaccine registry with the Alabama Department of Public Health. If your child has received all the recommended HPV vaccine doses, the nurse will destroy the form & your child will not be vaccinated. If you have questions please contact the school nurses.
We are thrilled to announce that the Chambers County School District has transitioned to a brand new platform for our employment opportunities! Starting today, all job openings and application submissions will be streamlined through a new website. With this new platform, you'll find it easier than ever to explore exciting career opportunities within our district.
Whether you're a passionate teacher, an experienced administrator, or a dedicated support staff member, we invite you to discover your next fulfilling role with us.
We have several positions available including:
School Bookkeeper
Central Office Federal Programs Director
Secondary Principal
Varsity High School Boys Basketball Head Coach
School Psychometrist
Spanish Teacher
Child Nutrition Worker
And many more...
All support jobs start at a minimum of $15 per hour.
We can't wait to welcome new faces to the CCSD family!
Explore our latest job openings now at https://careersalk12education.org/chambersco
and take the first step towards an inspiring career with us. You can also find the Employment Opportunities link on our district & school websites and through the CCSD app for your phone.
We are saddened by the death of our colleague and friend, Michelle Lane, who passed away on April 19, 2024. She loved her students and enjoyed seeing former students and supported and cheered them on as they went through their high school years. She always enjoyed participating in school-wide activities that brought the staff and students laughter. She was always willing to dress up, dance, lip-sync, and celebrate Huguley students' successes. Her coworkers were her family. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.
The CCSD hosted its first Career Connect Job Fair earlier today at Inspire Academy. In all, 22 employers attended to conduct interviews, accept applications & collect resumes from students. More than 180 seniors and juniors from across the CCSD participated. This even included work based learning opportunities for current juniors for their 2024-25 school year. Special thanks to all employers that participated and those staff that organized this successful event for our students!
The CCSD recognized the Amazing Shake finalists with awards at the Wednesday, April 17th Board of Education Meeting. (L to R) 5th & 6th Grade - Andrew Grant (3rd Place - Eastside-JPP Magnet School), Ada Yarbrough (2nd Place - W.F. Burns Middle School), & Ava Claire Scott (1st Place - W.F. Burns). For 7th & 8th Grade - Gabby Robles (1st Place - W.F. Burns), Tyler Broussard (3rd Place - Eastside-JPP Magnet School), & Landon Dowell (2nd Place - W.F. Burns Middle School). The Amazing Shake is an exciting competition whereby students learn about professional skills for success.
The CCSD celebrates two of our student athletes for being honored at the Alabama Sportswriters Association luncheon yesterday in Montgomery. Only 21 players from the entire state were selected from 401 AHSAA schools as nominees for the state player of the year awards in classes 1A-7A. Valley HS Senior Cam Dooley was selected as the 5A State Player of the Year & LaFayette HS Senior Vaderrian Story was one of three finalists for the 2A Player of the Year award. Congratulations to both of these student-athletes on an outstanding year representing their schools & Chambers County!
Chambers County School District's Kindergarten Registration helps us prepare for the upcoming school year. If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2024, please click here for instructions on accessing the enrollment form.:
https://5il.co/2issc
If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact Dr. Sheila Jones, Director Of Curriculum and Instruction K- at 334-864-9343, Ext. 10214.
CCSD Superintendent, Dr. Casey Chambley is thrilled to share that local state elected officials presented a donation to the system today. State Rep Debbie Wood & Senator Randy Price presented Dr. Chambley with $115,000.00 in funds to benefit the schools in the CCSD. Senator Price represents the 13th District & Representative Wood represents the 38th District. Dr. Chambley was honored to receive the donation stating that funds will be shared with the schools across the district & utilized to support both students & staff.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Coach Corey Thornton, who passed away on April 2, 2024. Coach Thornton passed away unexpectedly. He had been a teacher and coach at LaFayette High School since 2011. We will all miss him more than words can express. He was not just our co-worker but our good friend as well. We will share the funeral or memorial service details as we hear them from the family. Please keep his family in your prayers.
The CCSD's HOSA chapter of Future Health Professionals sponsored by Mrs. Jennifer Williams had multiple students place & win awards at the state competition. Four students advanced to compete at the nationals in Houston, TX on June 26-29th. Our students shined in CPR & First Aide, in Prepared Public Speaking & won the state title in Health Education. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their sponsor, Mrs. Williams!
The CCSD & our students at Inspire Academy continue to work on behalf of our community outreach for the Inspired 2 Serve Food Pantry. This is part of a service learning project for our students to utilize the on campus food pantry to support local families in LaFayette. This effort was planned to aid families for the extended spring break vacation from school. The "Inspired 2 Serve Food Pantry" is based at Inspire Academy. Special thanks to the mission outreach team from LaFayette First Baptist for assisting with our boxed food deliveries as well as the FFA chapter for stocking the boxes.
The CCSD's 2024 Amazing Shake Competition returned for the 2nd year with the finals taking place on March 15th. Four rounds of the contest took place between January and March with more than 30 students across the district competing in two age groups. The CCSD was thrilled to help celebrate the successes and hard work by all of our participants. The contest places an emphasis on teaching student’s manners, discipline, respect, & professional conduct. Pictured are finalists for both the 5th & 6th as well as the 7th & 8th grade competitions. Winners will be recognized at the April 17th board meeting.
