Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary

Reminder for CCS families 📣
Cleveland City Schools will have an abbreviated day this Friday, December 19. We hope our students enjoy a joyful and restful winter break filled with special moments with family and friends ❄️🎄
Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

6 days ago, Cleveland City Schools

🏆⭐ We are proud to share that our school has been designated a Tennessee Reward School by the Tennessee Department of Education for the 2024–25 school year! This honor is the state’s highest recognition for public schools and reflects exceptional overall performance and growth. We are so proud of our Thunderbirds and Thunderbird Staff for this accomplishment! 🏆⭐

✅ What does “Reward School” mean?

To earn this distinction, a school must:

Achieve an overall school rating of at least 3.1 on TDOE’s 4-point accountability scale.

Demonstrate strong results across all key performance areas — not only overall student achievement and academic growth, but also consistent success among all student groups.

Perform well on additional indicators, including student attendance (reducing chronic absenteeism) and, where applicable, support for English-language learners (ELPA growth) and subgroup performance.

✅ Being named a Reward School means that our school is among the top-performing in Tennessee for the 2024–25 year. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff — and the support and partnership we enjoy with our families. This recognition recognizes that we’re not only helping students meet academic expectations but that we’re growing, reaching, and supporting all learners. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and we thank you — our families — for being a vital part of the learning community that made this possible!

19 days ago, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School

Please see the attached December, January, and February Parent Newsletters. Thank you for partnering with us to make your Thunderbird successful!

19 days ago, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School

Fall Break is almost here! 🍂
Cleveland City Schools will be closed October 6–10.
Teachers will return for Staff Development Day on Monday, October 13, and students will be back on Tuesday, October 14.

Enjoy a safe and restful break 💙

3 months ago, Cleveland City Schools

Please see the attached Parent Institute Newsletters for the month of October!

3 months ago, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School

We are excited to be able to host All Pro Dad this year. Get the dates on the calendar so we can see you there!

4 months ago, Ryan Swartzentruber

Parents, check our list of events this year and get them on your calendar! We'd love to see you there!

4 months ago, Ryan Swartzentruber

April TVAN Uplift Update!

4 months ago, Greg Towe

Please see the attached graphics for important back to school information and dates! See you soon!

6 months ago, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School

The Boys and Girls Club will be closed and not have a bus running after Friday, May 16th. The club will be closed for staff training purposes. Please make sure you have transportation arrangements. Also remember, Friday, May 23rd will be a half day and pick up will be at 11:30. Have a great week!

8 months ago, Ryan Swartzentruber

Congratulations to our amazing staff, SOARing students, and supportive families at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School! We are proud to announce our designation as a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School® for the 24-25 school year! This award recognizes and celebrates schools producing exemplary outcomes and establishing a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. For the 2024-2025 school year, the Capturing Kid's Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award was granted to 867 school campuses across the United States. Way to go, Thunderbirds!