If you child is planning to tryout for Choctaw County cheerleading (junior high OR high school), there is a MANDATORY parent/guardian meeting on February 6th at 6:00pm in the CCHS cafeteria! This meeting is required for your child to try out, if there is a conflict please reach out to Katelyn Jones or Lawana Woodard to make other arrangements. (Tryout packets will be given out at this meeting)
🏀 Update on Mid MS 🏀
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded more than $4 million to support 730+ schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations in the communities that Dollar General calls home. The recipients plan to use the funds to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students. The Choctaw County High School Library was one of these recipients this year!
The Miss and Little Miss Charger Pageant forms are due tomorrow (1/21) with the $25 entry fee. Fan favorite bags will be available for parents or students to pick up at all school offices by Wednesday. Pageant practice for the Miss Charger Pageant is Wednesday, January 29th, and practice for the Little Miss Charger Pageant is Thursday, January 30th. Both practices are at the Ty Cobb Auditorium at 3:30. Fan favorite bags need to be turned in on the day of pageant practice. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Stevens at melissastevens@choctawsd.ms
Thanks to all of you who were able to make it to the meeting about our upcoming trip to Costa Rica in Summer 2027.
Lock in one of the limited spots available with a $95 Enrollment Fee by January 24.
By enrolling now, you will also receive a $200 tour scholarship and qualify for your risk-free enrollment period!
Enroll now with this link: www.eftours.com/2854594JF
**Space is limited, and is first-come, first-served!
Please view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. This guide covers all the details about EF, including options for academic credit, payment plans, and what to expect on tour. Additionally, once you enroll, you will have access to your individual fundraising page and will be able to apply for EF's Global Citizen Scholarship.
Still have questions? EF's Traveler Support team can help through their online chat at https://www.eftours.com/contact-us or by phone at 800-665-5364. And if your student has friends who have not signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families too.
Thanks everyone!
Melissa Stevens
P.S. Check out this video to learn what parents & guardians like you thought about their own children's EF tour experiences.
Registration/screening for the 25-26 Pre-Kindergarten classes will take place Feb. 18 - 28. Please contact the school in your attendance zone to schedule an appointment during this window. You will need to bring a birth certificate, shot record, and 2 proofs of residency.
We want to say thank you to our sponsors of the Miss Charger & Little Miss Charger Pageant! Southeastern Timber Products Southern Traditions Skin Remedy Spa Glam735 Nutrition Dr Prosser @ Choctaw Regional Medical Clinic Coleman Funeral Home Arlee Oswalt Photography Magnolia Ice Ackerman Discount Drugs Tiny Blessings Daycare & Learning Center Miranda Worrell - Farmasi Dakota Brasher Alfa Insurance Agency Koty Earl’s Council House Barlow Blue Tessie Lauren Hair Boutique Lindsey Bruce @ Cut and Dry Salon Trading Post Vending Mall V’s Peace, Love, and Happy Faces Daycare Ackerman Nutrition Franklin Telephone Ackerman Nutrition Daniel Stevens @ Southern Pros Pressure Washing Mandy Clark @ Stylz by Pam Southeast Timber Products Southern Traditions Skin Remedy Spa Glam735 Nutrition Dr Prosser @ Choctaw Regional Medical Clinic Coleman Funeral Home Arlee Oswalt Photography Magnolia Ice This Pageant benefits every single student in Choctaw County School District by keeping the price of yearbooks low. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email melissastevens@choctawsd.ms
I can't wait to see you at our meeting tonight to talk about our Summer 2027 trip to Costa Rica! As a reminder, please join our informational meeting tonight (Jan. 16) at 6:30 PM. Please register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/3atz7bk
See you soon! -Melissa Stevens
Have you heard that students at CCHS have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica in 2027?!? To learn more about this amazing trip that includes kayaking, waterfalls, zip lining, and a crocodile boat cruise, join us tomorrow night (1/16) at 6:30. Those who register for the meeting will be eligible to receive a $200 tour scholarship and be eligible for Risk-Free Enrollment if they enroll on tour! Register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/3atz7bk
(The meeting is at CCHS, park in the circle parking lot beside the cafeteria, and follow the signs to room 15.)
Make-up picture day tomorrow at CCHS!
The yearbook staff is overwhelmed by the support we have received so far for the Miss Charger & Little Miss Charger Pageant.
We have received donations for our gift baskets from the following supporters: Miranda Worrell - Farmasi, Dakota Brasher Alfa Insurance Agency, Koty Earl’s, Council House, Barlow Blue, Tessie Lauren Hair Boutique, Lindsey Bruce @ Cut and Dry Salon, Trading Post Vending Mall, V’s Peace, Love, and Happy Faces Daycare, Franklin Telephone, Ackerman Nutrition, Daniel Stevens Southern Pros Pressure Washing, Southern Timber Products, and Mandy Clark at Stylz by Pam
We know several more have committed to being a sponsor, and can't wait to update our list. If you would like to be a sponsor, please reach out to Melissa Stevens, melissastevens@choctawsd.ms
This is a reminder that state championship shirt forms and money is due this Friday 1/17.
Due to the possibility of winter weather and hazardous road conditions for tomorrow, ALL Choctaw County schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th.
Anyone interested in archery for the 2025 year needs to contact Coach Young by email at
andyyoung@choctawsd.ms
We will also start practicing next Tuesday January 14 and next Thursday January 16. Meet at Ty Cobb when school is over!
Forms for the Miss Charger and Little Miss Charger Pageant can be picked up at your student's school. Forms and money should be turned in by the end of the school day, Tuesday January 21st. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Stevens: melissastevens@choctawsd.ms
JSU made a visit to CCHS today! They spoke with kids about the dangers of drinking and driving as well as making good choices. Thanks JSU for stopping by! #CCHS
State Championship Gear!!!
Order forms for T-Shirts, Long Sleeve, Sweatshirts, and Hoodies will go home with your child this week. Please make sure you make what size and kind of item you want. All items are grey with the same print on them. Attached is an example of order form and print.
If you do not have a student come by Choctaw County High School Office and fill a form out. Please make all checks out to CCHS.
Money raised from this will help pay for State Championship Rings for our students.
**Reminder**
Registration forms will be sent to each school (AES, CCHS, FCE, & WES) the week we return from Christmas Break.
Choctaw County High School Senior, Izzy Sanders, shadowed at Revive in Starkville. She enjoyed the day learning the different things that go on at a MedSpa. She observed facials, Botox, and Filler injections. Izzy enjoyed her day and looks forward to pursuing a career at a MedSpa.
We have Exam Sign out forms ready at the High School and Jr High offices. Any person on the students sign out information can stop by from 7:30 - 2:30. The forms are outside of the offices on a table. We hope everyone has an awesome break! #CCHS
