Get to know the class of 2027!

The class of 2027 is beginning its final year at Armuchee High School with memories of the past three years and traditions to look forward to. From celebrating school victories to building relationships with teachers and classmates, seniors have found different ways to make their time at AHS meaningful. As they take on the role of the oldest students in the school, they are reflecting on their favorite memories, the traditions they enjoy, and the people who have made high school special. School events have given the class of 2027 opportunities to make memories together. Sporting events, dances and time spent with friends have helped bring the senior class closer. For many students, some of their favorite high school experiences have come from spending time with classmates outside the classroom.

Cheerleading This Year at Armuchee High School

The 2026 Armuchee High School competitive cheer team started its season with a first-place finish against five other teams. The cheerleaders have been working hard to perfect their routine, which includes tumbling, stunting and jumps. This year, 18 athletes perform on the mat, while two alternates are available if someone gets injured.

Class of 27 Seniors, Wise Words of Advice

Seniors in the Class of 2027 at Armuchee High School were asked to share their best advice for underclassmen and how to make the most of their high school years. After spending years in high school, seniors have learned lessons from their own mistakes and experiences. They encouraged younger students to work hard in school, but also to make friends, join clubs, try new things and take advantage of the opportunities high school has to offer. When it comes to how they want to be remembered, many seniors said they hope to leave behind a reputation for being kind, genuine and hardworking.

Childhood Dreams into Senior Bags

Seniors at Armuchee High School have recently been participating in a trend called “Senior Backpacks.” The trend involves seniors carrying backpacks featuring their favorite childhood television characters, toys or books. It gives students a chance to step away from the stress of their final year of high school and revisit the memories they grew up with. From favorite characters to childhood interests, each backpack reflects a part of the students’ lives before they graduate and move on to their next chapter.

Introducing the class of 2030 to Armuchee High School

This year, Armuchee High School welcomes the Class of 2030 as its newest group of freshmen. I asked some of them to share how their summer went and how they feel about starting high school. From playing sports and video games to spending time with friends, these freshmen have different interests and expectations for their first year.

Chickamauga Woman Credits GNTC Workforce Program with Helping Her Earn Degree, Launch Career

A Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduate says a workforce assistance program helped her overcome financial challenges, earn her college degree and begin a career helping children and families in Northwest Georgia. Shannon Taylor, a Chickamauga resident and first-generation college graduate, credits the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program, commonly known...

Get to Know The Seniors

Each year, a new group of students at Armuchee rises up to become seniors, and it is important to get to know them. Underclassmen will pass by tons of seniors each day in the halls without ever realizing or talking to them. No matter what hobbies, sports, or shows you like, there is a senior who will probably like at least one of the same things. Not only that, but seniors can often give good advice in terms of academics or life overall. Senior Ryleigh Hukill said, “I think that the best thing that anyone can do, especially senior year, is just be involved. Make every moment count, and participate in everything you can.”

Armuchee High School Teacher of the Year 2026-2027: Kayla Timberlake

Mrs. Kayla Timberlake was recently named Armuchee High School’s Teacher of the year for the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. Timberlake teaches biology, honors biology, and AP biology to students in grades 9-12. Timberlake said, “I was very shocked when I received the award.” The annual award, which is chosen by his or her peers, honors a teacher who is dedicated and whose work has made an impact on their students and Armuchee High School’s community.

Whitefield romps past Eagle's Landing Christian

McDONOUGH — Eagle’s Landing Christian's five-game win streak ended on a soggy field Friday night as visiting Whitefield Academy put together some clock-eating drives, en route to a 42-6 victory in the Region 5AA contest. Whitefield (4-3, 2-0) built a 28-6 lead at the half and closed out the game with a running clock in the fourth quarter. With the victory, the WolfPack improved to 4-3 overall and 2-0 in region action. The Chargers dropped to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in Region 5-AA. Eagle's Landing Christian (5-2, 1-1) returns to action Sept. 23 against Washington. Whitefield is also off until then, when it plays Utopian Academy. Despite the wet conditions, the Wolfpack kept the chains moving throughout the night. Whitefield put the ball in the hands of running back Amos Robinson, who helped the Wolfpack control the football through the first three quarters, before exiting the game with more than 100 yards. Whitefield also came up with some big plays on defense with Connor Boothe and Jake O’Connor stopping Eagle's Landing Christian drives with interceptions after the Chargers moved the ball into Wolfpack territory. On the first series of the game, the Wolfpack set the tone with a 70-yard touchdown

Rome High’s Chicago: Teen Edition Transports Audiences to the Roaring ’20s

The Rome High Theatre Department invites all you babes of jazz to CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION, October 21 & 22 and again November 20-22. This satirical romp through a 1920s court case in which Roxie Hart is put on trial for murder will have you singing and dancing in your seats! The cast of 20 Rome High students has spent months studying the Fosse style of dance with choreographer Hannah Camacho to bring this award-winning musical to life here in Rome! Along the way, you’ll meet the infamous Vaudeville star Velma Kelley, the smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn, and a host of murderesses awaiting trial in the Cook County Jail.

Sideline Spotlight: Week 8 of high school football kicks off

Getting to know Mrs. Blackburn

Mrs. Tiffany Blackburn is a new face at Armuchee High School this year after transferring from Armuchee Elementary School, where she taught third grade English language arts. She now teaches Food for Life, Food Nutrition and Wellness, and Food Science. Through these courses, students learn about nutrition, cooking, table manners and other life skills they can use beyond the classroom.

Hamilton County parent questions special education model, urges more support for teachers

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County parent is raising concerns about the district’s exceptional education program, saying the school system should prioritize support for students and staff. During Thursday’s Hamilton County School Board meeting, parent Lindsey Lind said... “Instead of providing teachers with training, resources and...

Powder Puff Ends in Sophomore Victory

After losing last year’s Powder Puff event, the sophomore class returned with a victory this year, turning last year’s loss into a comeback. This year’s Powder Puff brought together girls from all four grade levels for a tournament-style flag football competition. Football players coached teams representing the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. Coach Burkett, who helped plan the event, said most teams recruited players in the weeks leading up to Powder Puff, while coaches came up with plays to go over with their teams before the game. For Burkett, one of the highlights was, “watching all the kids get excited on different plays, and then watching the sophomores win it all in overtime.” The victory carried extra meaning for the sophomores after their loss in last year’s Powder Puff game. Ava Murdock, a sophomore who participated in the event, said, “We needed it because last year we lost and it was very disappointing, but this year after the win, I think it was enjoyable for everybody.” Communication also played a role in the team’s performance. “We communicated a lot and we had, like, a huddle after every play,” sophomore Zoe Case said.

Southern celebrates grand opening of donor-funded Ruth McKee School of Business

Southern Adventist University officially celebrated the grand opening of the Ruth McKee School. of Business on Friday, Oct. 2, marking the completion of a fully donor-funded facility designed. to give the School of Business a dedicated academic home and expand learning opportunities for. students across disciplines. Although the grand opening...

McClellan: High school predictions for Oct. 9

The Model Blue Devils held onto third place in Region 6-2A with Coosa also posting a big win last week. Meanwhile, Unity Christian remained unbeaten with a big game coming this Friday night. Rome (0-6, 0-3) at Woodstock (1-5, 0-3) Series history: Rome leads 2-0 Last meeting: Rome defeated Woodstock 59-7 Sept. 29, 2023. The Rome Wolves came back from a 28-0 deficit only to fall short in a 28-23 loss to Kell. The Woodstock Wolverines fell to 1-5 in 2026 following a 13-10 loss to Creekview. Rome wins by 27. Armuchee (0-6, 0-3) at Model (5-1, 2-1) Series history: Model leads 30-11-1 Last meeting: Model defeated Armuchee 44-6 on Sept. 27, 2019. The Armuchee Indians remained winless following a 34-0 loss to Coosa. The Model Blue Devils held onto third place in Region 6-2A after a 42-0 shutout of Mt. Zion. Model wins by more than 30. Coosa (3-3, 1-2) at Darlington (3-3, 1-2) Series history: Darlington leads 19-5 Last meeting: Darlington defeated Coosa 49-7 on Sept. 29, 2023. The Coosa Eagles scored a shutout of Armuchee 34-0 to even their record at 3-3. The Darlington Tigers fell to 3-3 after losing to No. 1 ranked Heard County 51-13.

Successful CCSD Teacher Leader Program Continues

We’re growing teacher leaders! More than 350 CCSD teacher leaders are participating in this school year’s Cherokee Instructional Leadership Collaborative program. The successful program began last school year with its inaugural class and recently kicked off learning for a second school year. Participants strengthen their understanding of our Cohesive System of Teaching and Learning by exploring how learning standards, instructional resources, and tools for monitoring and assessing student learning align to support high-quality, grade-level instruction. The program builds teacher leadership skills to bring their learning back to their schools, support collaborative teams, and strengthen instructional practices across classrooms.

Students Named to State Student Advisory Council

Three of our students have been named to the State School Superintendent’s 2026-27 Student Advisory Council!. Cherokee High School senior Dexter Roudoi, River Ridge High School junior Kentoro Mfon-Okon, and Woodstock High School junior Stella Bustelo are among the 84 high school students from across the state selected for the prestigious role. State School Superintendent Richard Woods chooses student advisors based on their applications and answers to essay questions about improving public education. The group will meet with Superintendent Woods throughout the school year to talk about how state policies affect their schools. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else!

2026 HOCO theme released; preparations being made

With the 2026 Homecoming coming soon, students have already begun preparations. The Student Activities Committee, or SAC for short, has already been getting ready for the dance and they also released the theme: ‘When in Rome, Do as the Tigers Do!’. This year, homecoming will be held on Oct....

Elementary Early Dismissal and Conference Week

SCHEDULE (OCT. 13–16) Elementary Schools: Dismiss early at 11:30 a.m. Middle and High Schools, Tippens EC and Special Education Half-Day Preschool: Dismiss at their regular times. BUS TRANSPORTATION. Early Drop-Off: Elementary buses will run their usual routes but will arrive at stops approximately 2.5 hours earlier than usual. Please...