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The recipient of the 2025-26 school year’s Dr. Miller Jordan Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship recognizing a student who experienced growth from freshman to senior year, is CCHS varsity football team captain Dream Freeman.

CCHS senior Quinn Pendley was presented with the Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Award at Senior Honors Night on May 19.

The CCSD announced CCHS’ Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian on May 19.

A protest hosted by the University of Georgia Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter was held against the Turning Point U.S.A. campus tour taking place at Aikens Ford Arena at the Classic Center on April 14.

Eight 2026 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program finalists and one alternate from CCHS were announced on March 20 in preparation for the 2025 GHP session, which will take place from June 14 to July 11, at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga.

The CCSD announced the CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School 2025-26 Student Teacher Achievement Recognition Students on Feb. 18.

CCHS varsity football defensive lineman Anthony “AJ” Lonon Jr. officially signed to continue his academic and athletic career by committing to play football at the University of Georgia on Dec. 3.

The CCHS varsity football team defeated Effingham County High School with a final score of 34-33 on Nov. 14 at ECHS.

The CCSD had three middle schools and three elementary schools recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for their students’ growth in mathematics and reading scores.

It was announced on Oct. 23 that the CCHS tennis courts are being resurfaced for safety.

The CCSD named the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian on May 19.

The CCSD announced that Dr. Jennifer Scott will assume the superintendent position on an interim basis for the 2025-26 school year.

CCSD Superintendent Dr. Robbie P. Hooker will depart from the district after almost three years in the role.

On March 17, the CCSD announced that two interim middle school principals will become full-time, effective immediately.

The CCSD announced the Cedar Shoals High School and CCHS 2024-25 STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Students for the 2024-25 school year on Feb. 3.

After nearly eight years of supporting scholastic journalism at CCHS, Principal Dr. Swade Huff was recognized as Administrator of the Year by the Southern Interscholastic Press Association.

In a last-minute reversal, the home opener for professional hockey team the Athens Rock Lobsters’ was cancelled after a Certificate of Occupancy was declined for Akins Ford Arena.

A notification was sent to all CCSD high schoolers’ email addresses by admin on Sept. 19 pertaining to the organization of a statewide walkout on Sept. 20.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu visited with Clarke Central High School students and faculty.

After deliberation, Clarke County School District leaders opt not to modify school start and end times for the 2023-2024 school year.

The CCSD Board of Education announced Dr. Robbie Hooker as the finalist for the position of Superintendent of the CCSD in a press release on Aug. 8. If approved by the BOE in the coming weeks, he will assume the position effective Oct. 10.

The Classic City Championship game, scheduled for Aug. 21 after being delayed from its original date, Aug. 20, has been delayed again.

The Clarke Central High School track and field team competed in the 2021 5A Division state championship track meet from May 12 to May 14.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education and CCSD Superintendent Dr. Demond Means discussed his contract termination as Superintendent on Dec. 3 at the Athens Community Career Academy during an executive session.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education called for a special meeting on Aug. 29 at the Athens Community Career Academy to discuss the AdvancED complaint regarding select members of the BOE.

Junior Melody Morgan was accepted to the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, which will take place from Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Classic Center in Athens.

In an email to parents, Clarke Central High School Principal Dr. Swade Huff responds to several incidents of physical altercations that took place in the school building on Aug. 29.

According to an email sent to Clarke County School District students and parents, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme will no longer be offered by the district.

Clarke Central High School Principal Marie Yuran announces her resignation after serving as principal for nearly two years.

Clarke Central High School head wrestling coach and Physical Education teacher Timothy Stoudenmire resigns from CCHS after 13 years.

Following the Black History Month assembly held at Clarke Central High School on Feb. 15, students protested the alleged censorship of the program.

On Jan. 27, four Clarke Central High School students found out they would advance to the final round of Governor’s Honors Program.
Hover over the collage to read about each of the students and their area of interest.

Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes are available for Clarke Central High School students in grades 9-12 and on Jan. 25, these courses were advertised at CCHS.

The 2018 Clarke Central High School graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Stegeman Coliseum.

Sports staffer Caedmon Churchwell predicts the outcome of the National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

The Clarke Central High School staff has implemented new procedures to target student tardiness.

District 117 State Representative Deborah Gonzalez met with Clarke Central High School’s Young Democrats Club.

The Clarke Central High School International Baccalaureate/ODYSSEY hosted a Moderated Discussion with Dr. Demond Means, Clarke County School District Superintendent, on Dec. 6.

The Clarke Central High School College and Career Fair gave students a chance to speak to representatives of different colleges and career fields

Dr. Demond Means was recently appointed as the Clarke County School District’s new superintendent and will officially begin the position on July 10. Means is currently the superintendent of the Mequon-Thiensville School District in southeast Wisconsin.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals initiated the Breakthrough School Award in 2007 to recognize middle and high schools that have made academic achievements while serving many students of poverty.

On April 28, Clarke Central High School’s teacher and paraprofessional of the year were announced.

Four Clarke Central High School student athletes committed to an athletic career at the collegiate level on April 12 in the Gladiator Gallery.

Rising juniors and seniors from across the state received notice of their acceptance or denial for the 2017 Governor’s Honors Program.

A community forum was held at Whitehead Road Elementary School on April 3 to introduce the Clarke County School District’s final candidate for CCSD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Demond Means, to the community.

Clarke Central High School hosted the Google for Education Leadership Roundtable on March 30. Educators from across the state came to observe the school and discuss technology in schools.

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A dessert reception was held to honor former Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Philip Lanoue for his eight years of achievement on Feb. 28.

Clarke Central High School counselor Samuel Hicks was named the 2016-17 Clarke County School District Counselor of the Year.

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce honored two Clarke County School District seniors who have excelled in academics, standardized testing and extracurriculars.

After seven years as Clarke County School District superintendent, Dr. Philip Lanoue announced on Friday, Feb. 5 that he would be moving to the Fulton County School District as the sole finalist for FCSD’s vacant superintendent position.

Clarke Central alumnus and former University of Georgia head baseball coach David Perno will continue his career in Athens as the new CCHS head football coach.

Members of the ODYSSEY staff attended the National Scholastic Press Association Fall Conference in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 12-15.

Head boys varsity basketball coach Andre McIntyre speaks on his expectations for the 2015-16 basketball season.

The Clarke Central High School football program will be led by a new head coach next season following the resignation of head coach Ahren Self.

Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Philip Lanoue has recently been named one of four finalists for the Georgia School Superintendent Association’s Superintendent of the year award.