You are #CAPABLE of great things.
You are #WORTHY of making great things happen - for yourself AND others.
Be AMAZING today!
#BeAGoodHuman #WednesdayWellBeing #WorthyWednesday #helpHOPElive
#youmatterimatter #CCMHS
Please be aware Bus 7 is running 10 min behind due to a delay on Sycamore Rd. Thank you.
On Thursday April 11th the Calhoun Middle School Band traveled to Williamstown High School for the required annual adjudication. The band was judged by a panel of 3 judges. Each judge grades the performance of two songs across a variety of musical elements. The grades are then averaged to award a rating between 5 to 1 with 1 being the best. Each judge awards a rating which are then averaged for an overall rating.
Two judges awarded a 2 which is classified as an excellent rating. One judge felt that a rating of 1 (a superior rating) was a worthy award. Overall the band was awarded a 2, this rating reflects an unusual performance in many respects but not one worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects. However, it is a performance of distinctive quality.
From the directors perspective, I am pleased with the results and proud of our young musicians. In our debrief this morning, our young students identified areas for improvement that aligned with the judges feedback. We as a performance group understand that we have the capability of producing a superior performance. The difference between an excellent and superior performance is a mindset. An “eye on the ball” mentality that pushes each performer to carefully execute each musical phrase with dynamic control and articulation. A “head in the game” attitude that holds each performer conscious of each sections balance and blend. This area can be quite difficult to manage in a small band. I hope that the feedback we have received will motivate our musicians to focus on the minor details in any given performance and strive for that superior distinction.
Last year the band was awarded a superior rating, the first in a decade. These ratings are rare and difficult to achieve. Music difficulty is a factor in the growth of the program. Music is graded in difficulty 1-6. Generally 1-2 is an average middle school difficulty, 3-4 high school, and 5-6 collegiate Last year’s performance featured music that was graded by WVMEA as 1 and 2. This year both selections were difficulty grade 2. All in all, our band has consistently increased its ability to execute more demanding repertoire while holding performance quality to a high standard. Well done middle school band!
Happy #MentalHealth Monday!
Some of us LOVE a Monday & others not so much… so if you’re feeling #BLUE about what day of the week it is, we challenge you to try to #ChangeYourMindset by using some color psychology. Why we do we even say “Feeling Blue” referring to sadness or being down. Did you know blue is the MOST favored color in the world & it’s scientifically known to be calming?
We’re looking for YELLOW anywhere & everywhere this week, just because & we hope you’ll join us! Think about YOUR favorite color – why it’s your favorite, how it’s tied to how you feel & how you feel when you wear or see it. (Then look for it all week long.)
This is your #MONDAY reminder that #YOUMATTER & we hope you have a great week ahead. #MotivationMonday #MondayMOJO #ChangeMaker #ChangeMakers #helpHOPElive #KeepersOfLife #MakeYourOwnMotivation #youmatterimatter #MentalHealthMatters
Softball & Baseball Updates:
🥎4/12-HS Softball at Wirt has been Cancelled.
⚾️4/13-HS Baseball at home vs St Mary's Doubleheader will now be played AT St Mary's. Start time 1:00.
Due to last night's high water levels across Calhoun County, Calhoun County Schools will be closed today, April 12, 2024. In light of this closure, today will be designated as a Non-Traditional Day for learning. Students, please be advised that you will need to work on packet number 1 from your coursework. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. Please stay tuned for further updates regarding school closures and instructional plans. Thank you.
The Pre-school & Kindergarten registration is postponed to April 19th. Scheduled appointment times will be maintained for next Friday. If you are not able to keep the same appointment time, please contact PHE or AES to reschedule.
Due to high water and continued rainfall, Calhoun County Schools will be on a three-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, April 12, 2024.
Good morning, Calhoun County Schools will be dismissing at 12:30 today, April 11, 2024 due to impending weather conditions. There will be no after school activities.
Bus 23 and 29 are behind schedule. There is a semi truck blocking the road on Rt.5 near Leaf Bank. Once they clear the truck we will let you know. Again Rt.5 is blocked near Leaf Bank.
How are YOU feeling today?
Seriously – how are you REALLY feeling?
Use the checklist to rate yourself on the #SmileyScale & if you’re not okay, remember – everything is figuroutable!
Today is #TogethernessThursday – go through this checklist with a friend or family member also. EVERYbody needs SOMEbody & we all need to be aware of how we’re really feeling because it’s important to our mental health.
#KeepersOfLife #CHANGEMAKERS #helpHOPElive
#youmatterimatter #FeelingsMatter
#ChampionsOfChange #MentalHealth
#TakeCareOfYou #TakeCareOfEachOther
#ThursdayTogetherness
Hmmmmmmm… there’s something to think about.
Take care of your own #WELLBEING today.
Because You.Are.Worth.It.
#ChangeMakers #KeepersOfLife #helpHOPElive
#WednesdayWisdom
#WellnessWednesday
#WorthyWednesday
#youmatterimatter #TakeCareOfYOU
We #helpHOPElive by remembering all of this.
Sometimes we don't celebrate the little things enough, but we find it easy to set up camp where we fell short or failed. #GiveYourselfABreak today... ask for help, or #BEHELP for someone else.
#TUESDAYS are for TOGETHERNESS + TEAMWORK.
#youmatterimatter #KeepersOfLife #TogethernessTuesday #TeamworkTuesday #CCMHS #ChangeMakers #JustKeepTrying #LessonsLearned
Bus 29 will pick up Bus 23 students on Tuesday, April 9th.
The Junior Class will be selling Prom Tickets in the commons area. starting March 29 through April 19, 2024. The Out of School Guest Forms are due to Mrs. J. Wilson by April 19, 2024; students may pick up the form at the Ticket Table in the commons area starting tomorrow, The Main Office. Mrs. A. Jones, and Mrs. J. Wilson.
Scott Tidwell and Christy Ridgeway Team Leaders from – The Sharing the Road Mobil program with Trucks & Heavy Vehicle Safety from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute came to Calhoun Middle High school on March 26 and presented to Mrs. Nutter’s driver’s education classes on the importance of safety behind the wheel and sharing the road with oversized trucks. The classes were involved in class presentation as well as hand’s-on experience in the trucks.
Join us this summer for an adventure!
As the world around us shares the #SolarEclipse today, we hope you'll share something meaningful with a friend or colleague. It takes courage to be vulnerable; we might not be all the same, but we're in this world together.
#LetYourLightShine and don't ever block someone else's.
This is your #Monday reminder - #YouMatter.
Having a meaningful conversation about things you canNOT see, can be a #CHANGEMAKER.
#MotivationMONDAY #MondayMotivation #MentalHealthMONDAY
#youmatterimatter #CCMHS #ChangeMakers #helpHOPElive #TotalEclipseOfTheHeart #MeaningfulMessages #KeepersOfLife
We hope that our students and families are having a nice Spring Break!
Staff will report on Monday, April 8, 2024 for professional learning and Faculty Senate.
Students will return on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
⚾️The High School baseball game vs Roane at home tonight(4/4) has been cancelled.
