School Year Planning Guide
Calendar Dates we are out of school: Labor Day: 3-Day Weekend Saturday, August 30- Monday, September 1 Fall Break: 5-Day Break Saturday, October 11- Wednesday, October 15 Veterans’ Day: 1-Day Break Tuesday, November 11 Thanksgiving: 9-Day Break Saturday, November 22- Sunday, November 30 Christmas: 17-Day Break Saturday, December 20- Monday, January 5
About

Our school district offers more than 3,900 students of Cherokee County extensive learning opportunities, including the traditional curriculum, vocational training, and technology. Furthermore, with the many athletic programs and extra curricular activities at each school, students are assured a well-rounded, quality education.

Cherokee County Schools Mission & Vision

OUR MISSION

Educate, Inspire, Empower

OUR VISION

The Cherokee County School System will provide a safe and supportive environment where students can develop the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills necessary to be ready for the future.

Free Meals for All Students in 2025-26
Free meals for students
Attendance Counts!
Picture of a banner that says Attendance Matters with a blue backpack and school supplies behind it

Did you know that students are considered "chronically absent" if they miss 18 or more days of school in one school year, even if the absences are excused? Our schools are graded on a statewide report card, and one of the grading categories is attendance. You may check your child's number of absences in the PowerSchool Parent Portal anytime. Please email admin@cherokeek12.org if you need your login information for the parent portal.

PreK Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is Open!
Flyer with Link for registering: https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/

PreK Registration for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN! Register online at https://prek.alaceed.alabama.​gov/ Children born between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021 are eligible for First Class Pre-K for the 2025-2026 school year. Children who are eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for pre-k.

Summer Meals for Children
Meals served at each school. Contact Christina Lee with any questions - 2569273362

Summer meals are available at our schools for all children 18 and under! Children do not have to attend school to participate in meals. The meals must be consumed on-site. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am- 8:30 am.Lunch is served from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm.Please see the flyer below for locations and dates.

Monthly Attendance Award
Principals holding the attendance trophy.

Each month, we recognize the school in our district with the best student attendance. For the month of May, the winning school was 🏆S!🏆

Pictured: Principal Brian Clowdis and Superintendent Mike Welsh

Go Garden Go!