This page will be updated with relevant back to school information as it is available.
Calhoun County ISD's 2024-2025 instructional year begins on Wednesday, August 14. We are excited to see our students and families! Here is a collection of everything we think families need to know to prepare for 'back to school'.
Key dates:
- Tuesday, August 6 - CHS orientation/schedule pick up. 12th & 11th graders from 8 to 10 a.m; 10th graders from 10 a.m. to noon; 9th graders from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. School ID photos will be taken.
- Monday, August 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m. come & go - Meet the Teacher for elementary students and Open House/Schedule pick up for middle school students.
- Tuesday, August 13 - Hope High School orientation @ 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 14 - first day of school!
Students who are new to the district should contact their campus asap to register.
School meals:
Free breakfast and lunch are available to all CCISD students this year, thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision. Read additional info from CCISD's Child Nutrition Department here.
Click here to see school meal menus (featured quick link on the homepage)
School hours:
School start and end times are posted at the top of the 2024-2025 instructional calendar, and vary by campus. The calendar is posted at www.calcoisd.org inside the turquoise quick link box.
School holidays:
School holidays, breaks, and staff training days are posted on the 2024-2025 instructional calendar.
Campus traffic flow and drop off/pick up locations:
Click here for campus traffic flow instructions and where to pick up and drop off your students.
Additional guidance:
JR Elementary - traffic plan TBD pending due to nearby road construction
POC Elementary - All students will be dropped off and picked up at the front gate. Bus students will be dropped off and picked up at the cafeteria gate.
CCISD Transportation:
New bus riders may contact CCISD Transportation on/after August 12 to register. Continuing bus riders only need to contact CCISD Transportation (on/after August 12) to report changes, or if there are questions. Families who use CCISD Transportation services should keep an eye out for a bus rider form that will come home with your student when school starts. CCISD Transportation can be reached at 3615522177.
School supplies:
Calhoun County ISD elementary and middle school students will need these supplies.
High School students should plan to have basic school supplies and will receive information from their teachers if specific supplies are needed.
Grade and attendance portal:
This is where parents and students can view their grades and absences in "real time" as the information is loaded. Education is a parent - student - teacher partnership, and engagement and communication is important. The parent portal is a great resource for staying informed. There Parent Portal is a featured 'quick link' on the homepage.
Safety and Security:
Calhoun County ISD's highest priority is the safety and security of it's students, families, and staff. We encourage a culture of "see something; say something." Please review the following:
- Form to report incidents or bullying 24/7 (featured quick link on the homepage)
- Types of action in emergency situations
- Opt in for notifications from your school and the district
Athletic information:
- Clear bag policy
- Stadium guidelines
- Tickets for all CCISD athletic events are sold online at gofan.co
- Season tickets for new ticket holders opens August 12 on gofan.co (current ticket holders already received an email on how to renew)