On Thursday night, November 20, 2025, our Calhoun County football team received an unforgettable surprise from one of our own—Calhoun County alumnus, University of South Carolina standout, and former NFL player Alshon Jeffery! 🏈✨
🎉 Congratulations, Ella Mina! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that Ella has met the requirements for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, a prestigious award worth $6,700! 🌟
Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence continue to shine bright. Way to go, Ella — you’ve made Calhoun County High School proud!
🏈 Congratulations to Wayne Farmer, Jr.! 🏆
We’re proud to celebrate Wayne for being named Player of the Week by the Orangeburg Touchdown Club! Your hard work, dedication, and talent continue to shine both on and off the field. Keep leading the way, Wayne!
At 6’4” and 315 pounds, Markest Davenport commands attention in the trenches for Calhoun County High School. Playing both left tackle and defensive tackle, he combines power, balance, and technical skill to dominate on both sides of the ball. His presence on the line is a major reason for his team’s success — protecting the quarterback, opening running lanes, and disrupting opponents’ offenses with consistency.
At Calhoun County High School, one teacher is using Roblox to turn learning into an adventure, where English class feels more like a world you can build.
We are pleased to announce that our school has received a Good Rating (60) on our school report card, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. According to the South Carolina State Department of Education School report Card, a good rating means our school performance exceeds the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the SC Graduate.
We’re excited to offer after-school tutoring on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at Calhoun County High School. After school tutoring is designed to provide students with extra academic support, help them with homework, and strengthen their skills in various subjects.
CCHS now has a spirit/mascot shop open 24/7, 365 days with fast shipping! You can now buy all of your Saints apparel here and our school will receive a percentage of each sale. Items will continue to be added as new products become available.
"It is with great pride and gratitude that I share wonderful news-every school in our district has
earned an "Average" or better rating on the South Carolina School Report Card issued by the
State Department of Education. This means that all schools scored "Average" or better in student
academic performance and student growth."
Sandy Run Elementary- Average
St Matthews Elementary- Average
Calhoun County HS- Good
Sandy Run Middle- Average
--- Excerpt of Letter from Dr. Ferlondo Tullock
In compliance with SC Proviso 1.103 in the General Appropriations Bill, H.5100 of 2024 and the SC State Department of Educaton's Free to Focus initiative, CCPS has instituted the new CCPS Board Policy JICJ Prohibition of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day.
See CCPS Board Policy JICJ to read the full personal device policy being instituted at CCHS.
Sophomores and Juniors can aaply now to join Claflin University's Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Securing firearms is one of the best ways to keep our schools and communities safe from gun violence. Help spread the word about secure storage during this year’s SMART Week—August 25-29, 2025!
