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November Tiger Talk Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/05/26 (10:05 AM)

School Logo - Tiger face with Tiger Creek Elementary School around it.

TCE Tiger Talk Newsletter

November 2026

November 4, 2026

Every Tiger. Every Day.

 

The Dish with Dills

As we head into November, I’m feeling especially thankful for the opportunity we have to pour into so many amazing students each and every day. We are so fortunate to have supportive families who partner with us because it truly takes a village to nurture a child academically, physically, and emotionally. Thank you for being such an important part of our Tiger Creek family!

I’m also incredibly thankful for the amazing turnout for our first annual Tiger Trot! Together, we raised an incredible $14,200 to put toward something new and exciting for our playground! Congratulations to our kindergarten team for raising the most money, and a big congratulations to Salem and Ginny Mae, who raised the most individually and earned the opportunity to be PE teacher for a day! We will be sharing the schedule for the other special rewards our Tigers earned through the Tiger Trot soon.

As we head into this season of thankfulness, I’m reminded how lucky we are to be part of such a special school community. Thank you for helping make Tiger Creek a place where every Tiger can learn, grow, and thrive. Every Tiger. Every Day.

Mrs. Jayme Dills
TCE Principal
Tiger Creek Elementary
Board Member visit
 

Hensley's Highlights

Dear Tiger Creek Families,

As we enter the month of November, it is a wonderful time to slow down, reflect, and remember the many blessings in our lives. With Thanksgiving approaching, I encourage our students, families, teachers, and staff to take a moment each day to recognize the people and opportunities for which we are thankful.

Personally, I am thankful to be part of such a great school community. We are blessed with wonderful students, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff members who make Tiger Creek a special place to learn and grow. I am also grateful to live and work in such a supportive community that values education and the success of our children. Thank you for the role you play in making Tiger Creek a great place for our students!

I would also like to take a moment to address an important concern: student tardiness. Being at school on time each day is essential to student success. When students arrive late, they can miss important instruction, classroom discussions, and the morning routines that help set them up for a successful day. Establishing good attendance and punctuality habits now helps students develop responsibility and prepares them for future success. Please make every effort to ensure your child arrives at school on time and ready to learn each day. We appreciate your partnership and support in this effort.

As we move through November, let’s continue to work together to make each day a positive and productive experience for our students. I hope your family finds time to enjoy the season, make lasting memories, and reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for.

Thank you for your continued support of Tiger Creek. I am proud to be a part of this school and community, and I wish each of you a happy, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving!

With gratitude,
Josh Hensley 
Assistant Principal
Tiger Creek

Attendance Matters!

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GaDOE Attendance Poster

TCE & CCPS in the News

Our Grandparent's Night was shared on the CCPS social media accounts.

Our PTO did a outstanding job welcoming 738 attendees to our school. Our guests enjoyed a special performance by our talented 2nd & 3rd grade students. These students sang the sweetest songs showing our guests how much TCE loves their grandparents! Families also were fed Nachos and Moon Pies in the cafeteria, visited the Fall Book Fair and got to take family photos at the photo booth. A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors - CCPS Nutrition Dept, Cedar Mountain Ministries, Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant, Food Lion and United Grocery Outlet -for donating items to make this famly event a huge success!

TCE Career Day

Our Career Day event was also shared on the CCPS social media accounts. Our career day had multiple local business, community agencies, and students from the Career Academy come to the school where they shared with our students information about their jobs, and special tools that they use in their job such as a special vehicle. By exposing our students to diverse career paths early, we help spark curiosity, build connections between classroom learning and the real world, and empower every student to dream big. Thank you to our AMAZING community partners for investing in our future leaders!

Business Partner Scholarship

Congratulations to Madelyn O'Shields one of our former Tiger Creek students! Also congratulations to the other 2 recipients.

Big congratulations to our outstanding students! CCPS is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Business Partner Scholarship. Peyton Walker representing LFO, Elin Rios-Lopez representing HHS, and Madelyn O'Shields representing RHS. #ECEDWE

CCPS was named the #1 Best School District in the Chattanooga Area by Niche!

CCPS was named the #1 Best School District in the Chattanooga Area by Niche! This recognition reflects the hard work & dedication of our outstanding teachers, staff, students, and supportive community. 

Local School Governance Team Annual Training

In mid-October, the Local School Governance Team (LSGT) at every school in our district completed its annual training. To wrap up the session, each team collaborated and provided crucial feedback to help shape CCPS's next 5-Year Strategic Plan. CCPS is deeply grateful to the parents, guardians, teachers, and community members who serve on each school's team. Their dedication and leadership continue to guide the future of our district.

CCPS has earned the GSBA 2026 Exemplary Governance Team Recognition

CCPS recently earned the Georgia School Boards Association's (GSBA) 2026 Exemplary Governance Team Recognition, the highest achievement in the GSBA's Governance Team Recognition Program. This honor recognizes our governance team's exceptional commitment to effective governance, continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration - all which support strong district leadership and student success.

The Creek's Technology Connections

Parent Square flyer

Parent Square

CCPS moved to a new communication hub over the summer. This new hub is called Parent Square and it has taken the place of Class Dojo, & Remind. It is also where TCE & CCPS messages will drop from and it is our domain for the school & CCPS websites. Above is a chart to help you get connected to this all in one communication hub.
Parent ProTech Logo

Parent ProTech Free Online Safety Resources

Get the Parent ProTech's on-demand platform at no charge! It helps you to protect your family online

ProTech October Topic: Bullying Prevention Month

My child is being cyberbullied. What should I do?

Cyberbullying can happen through texts, apps, and social media. Learn what steps to take if your child is being targeted and how to respond quickly and effectively.

Click the image to learn about ways to help your child with cyberbullying.
See Something Say Something

See Something Send Something

“See Something, Send Something” provides a platform to capture a photo of suspicious activity or send information with written text. Info received is sent directly to the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC) where tips are evaluated and provided to law enforcement across the state as needed. The application is available at no cost for iPhone and Android phone users, as well as iPad users.

Click the image to learn more.
Transportation Bus App

My Rides K-12 Bus App

The MyRide K-12 App is a mobile application designed to help parents and students stay informed about school transportation schedules. 

Click the image to get the My Rides K-12 App.
 

CCPS Newsletters & Guides

Catoosa Connects Newsletter
Click the button above to see the latest news from
Catoosa County Publix School's Superintendent: Mr. Chance Nix.
Parent Portal Instructions
Click the above button for easy instructions on how to use the Parent Portal for your students.
Safe Screens - Guide for Parents
Click the button above to access a guide to help you with the knowledge and tools that you need to help decode the digital world your children navigate daily. Help keep your children and our community safe.

Upcoming at The Creek

November Banner

November

Nov 1 - Daylight Saving Time Ends, Turn clocks back 1 hour
Nov 3 - Election Day, Go Vote!
Nov 3 - TCE Catalog Sale Kickoff
Nov 3 -  CCPS Board Meeting, 6pm @Career Academy
Nov 4 - Picture Make-up & Retakes
Nov 5 - K & 2nd Picnic & Ice Cream Reward
(Tiger Trot)
Nov 5 - Good News Club, 2:30-3:45pm
Nov 6 - K-4th Grades -Pajama Day
(Tiger Trot)
Nov 6 - Early Dismissal Day - ALL Students dismiss at 11AM
Nov 9 - PTO Meeting 1PM in Auditorium
Nov 10 - Kindergarten Squishy/Stuffy Party
(Tiger Trot)
Nov 11 - K & 2nd Popcorn Movie Reward (Tiger Trot)
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 12 - 4th Grade Lunch & Learn
Nov 12 - Good News Club, 2:30-3:45pm
Nov 13 - Quest 3rd Grade Market Day 1PM
Nov 16-20 -Tattoo Your Teacher Sale
Nov 18 - Dance Party Reward (Tiger Trot)
Nov 19 - Good News Club, 2:30-3:45pm
Nov 19 - LSGT Meeting, 1PM Virtual Only
Nov 20 - Student of Month Announced/Pictures
Nov 20 - Pre-K Thankful Parent Lunch
Nov 20 - All Tom Turkey Project Feathers due
Nov 20 - PTO Making Christmas Ornaments in gym
Nov 20 - Tattoo Your Teacher @1:30PM
Nov 23-27 -Thanksgiving Break, No School
Nov 26 - Happy Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27 - Happy Black Friday Shopping
Nov 30 - Penguin Patch starts
December Banner

December

Dec 1-4 Penguin Patch
Dec 1 - PTO Cookies & Cocoa with Santa 5-7pm
Dec 1 - CCPS Board Meeting, 6pm @Career Academy
Dec 3 - 5th Grade Lunch & Learn
Dec  3 - Good News Club, 2:30-3:45pm
Dec 4 - Ringgold Christmas Parade
Dec 7 - PTO Meeting, 1:30pm in Auditorium
Dec 10 - Good News Club, 2:30-3:45pm
Dec 10 - TCE Talent Show 6pm
Dec 14 - Chorus Christmas Carols Field Trip
Dec 16 - PBIS -Schoolwide field trip to RHS to see Polar Express
Dec 17 - Good News Club, 2:30-3:45pm
Dec 18 - Student of Month Announced/Pictures
Dec 18 - Schoolwide Sing-A-Long
Dec 18 -Christmas Class Parties
Dec 18 - End of 2nd - 9 weeks
Dec 19-Jan 5 - Christmas Break, No School
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve
Dec 25 -Merry Christmas
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve
Jan 1 - New Year's Day
Jan 4-5 -Teacher Inservice
Jan 6 -Students return
 

Important Happenings at The Creek

Half Day Dissmissal
 
Tiger Trot Rewards

Tiger Trot Rewards

During the month of November we will be trying to complete all the Tiger Trot Rewards! 
Again THANK YOU for making our 1st ever Tiger Trot a success!
 
Fall Catalog Sale
Poppin Popcorn Brochure

It is time for the Fall Catalog Sale

The Fall Catalog Sale Kickoff will be Tuesday, November 3rd. Students will come home with their fundraiser packet on Tuesday and can start selling right away (in the packet it will tell you how you can do an online store to sell to family/friends who live elsewhere). The sale will end on November 17th and all orders should be turned in then. The items will be delivered to school around December 7th.

This fundraiser supports Every Student and funds programs and resources that we use throughout the entire school year. Our “6 Item Goal” is a perfect amount to try and sell.

Anyone who sells 1 item or more will automatically be entered in to win a Dollywood Vacation Getaway worth $1,500 . . . just for selling 1 item! Information on this HUGE giveaway will be on your student’s packet!
 

TCE Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee
 

Pre-K Fall Carnival

Pre-K Carnival
Pre-k Carnival collage

Long Term Planning Calendars

To help with attendance, please schedule wellness, doctor, and dentist visits as well as travel plans as much as possible during non-school days to avoid unnecessary absences from school. Please use the following documents to help you with planning. Thank you for your help with this.

CCPS School Calendar 2026-2027

Click the image to see the 2026 - 2027 School Calendar

TCE Parent Guide for School Vacation Days 2026-2027

Click the image to see the Vacation Planner

CCPS School Calendar 2027-2028

Click the image to see the 2027-2028 School Calendar

TCE Cafe Monthly Menus

November Breakfast Menu

Click the image to see the November Monthly Breakfast Menu

November Lunch Menu

Click the image to see the November Monthly Lunch Menu

Haynes's Counselor Corner

Red Ribbon Week

Nuggies not Druggies
Nuggies not Druggies

Happy Birthday Rexie!

Rexie's first birthday party was a huge hit! Mrs. Williams attended with Leo the gecko from the 1st grade. PTO mom Brandy Layne and daughter Willow Sessions brought bearded dragon Rosey Posey. Leo and Rosey presented gifts of worms, greens, and zucchini. Other than black-bearding, head bobbing, and a refusal to wear the party hats, the lizards had a wonderful time! Happy Birthday Rexie!

Character Education Word of the Month

The character word for November is GRATITUDE. Gratitude is appreciating others and letting them know how they have made a difference in our lives. Take time to show gratitude during the month of Thanksgiving by telling a friend, family member, or teacher how they have helped you!

CCPS Social Worker's Corner

October Social Worker Children's Fund
How to Help the Catoosa Children's Fund
Social Worker Newsletter

Title 1 Family Engagement News

Upcoming Grade Level Lunch & Learns
4th Grade - November 12th
5th Grade - December 3rd 
4th Grade Lunch & Learn invite
5th Grade Lunch & Learn invite
 
Pre-K will hold their Thankful Lunch on Friday, November 20th. 
*Please note the lunch times as they are different than their normal lunch times.
Pre-K Thankful Lunch
 
Title 1 Family Engagement Newsletter

CCPS Title 1 Family Connection Newsletter

Click the above image to open the CCPS Title 1 Family Connection Fall Newsletter
 

Catoosa County Family Collaborative - Grandparent Class

Grandparent Event flyer
 

Title 1 News

TCE sent out the Title 1 Annual Meeting Presentation on September 25th. The sign in & evaluation was open from September 25th until October 9th. We had 194 parents view the presentation and 38 parents (covering 43 students) signed in and completed the evaluation.  The Annual Meeting Presentation can be viewed anytime during the year on our school website under the Title 1 tab.

Thank you to all the parents that completed it for our documentation.

Below you will see the results from the evaluation. 
 
Annual Meeting Evaluation Results
 

Title 1 Parent Reminders

You may have a teacher-parent conference at any time during the school year. If you have any concerns, please let the teacher/school know as soon as possible. If you have updated medical info, or want more information on the way your child learns or learning standards contact your child’s teacher by emailing the teacher, calling the school at 706-935-9890 and leaving the teacher a voice message or by sending in a written request to the teacher. Your child's teacher will get back to you as quickly as possible.

We value your input on TCE Title 1 Components such as the Policy, Budget, School Improvement Plan, etc... Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time. If you have any questions/concerns, please see Mrs. Sara Bridges, Parent Involvement Coordinator, or our Administrators: Mrs. Dills, or Mr. Hensley.

Additional Title 1 Information & Resources:


Mrs. Sara L. Bridges
TCE's Parent Involvement Coordinator
 

Our Fall School-Wide Family Project

Our school will have 2 School-Wide Family Projects this school year. In the fall, we will do our Tom Turkey Project and in the spring we will do our Kindness Heart Tree Project.

Tom Turkey went up this past week but Tom has lost all his feathers and he needs us to make him some feathers! Every student received a cardstock feather and instruction sheet for the family to make their own special feather to send in. Please make sure to write the student's name & Homeroom Teacher on the back. About once a week, I will send an updated picture of Tom has he starts getting feathers. Last year, we made Tom 181 feathers! Here is a picture of what he looked like last year with all our feathers.
Tom Turkey Nov 4th

Tom Turkey - November 4th

As of Thursday, November 4th - Tom Turkey has 78 feathers! 
Please keep sending in your feathers. 
How plump will Tom become as he gains your feathers?

Tiger Creek PTO

November PTO Meeting

Join us for our PTO meeting on Monday, November 9th at 1PM! We will be going over Fall Festival totals and planning out our Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event.

You can park your car and leave it in the car rider line and join us in the auditorium!

We will have you back in the car before 2pm for dismissal!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

November 20th - PTO & the connection teachers will be doing a Christmas ornament craft with K-5th grade during their connection classes. We will need several adults us with this.

Also on November 20th around 1:30PM, PBIS may need some volunteers to help with the "Tattoo Your Teacher"

December 1st - We may need a few extra helpers to help with getting the hot cocoa made for our Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event. 
 

Fall Festival News

Our Fall Festival was a huge success! We want to say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the individuals & businesses that helped make it a success by donating, volunteering, etc... We are still tallying all the info and adding the last items that were donated. We will have a formal list in our PTO meeting Monday as well as our totals.

 For our first time as a team to do this, I can go ahead and tell you we did an exceptional job but there are always things that need to be fixed/changed/updated. I am so  proud of our PTO officers and PTO members - they showed up and gave over a 100% effort to Tiger Creek families!  The PTO Team is meeting this week to debrief and make notes of any thing that needs to be changed for next year. If you have any suggestions or comments. feel free to email them to me (sbridges.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us) and I will present them to the team.
Fall festival pictures
Fall Festival pictures
Fall festival pictures

Guess the Candy Winner!

Congratulations to Addie M. from Mrs. Williams' 1st Grade Classroom. Addie guessed that their were 406 pieces of candy corn in the Guess the Candy at our Fall Festival. She had the closest guess as there were 417 pieces of candy. She won $20 in Logan's gift cards!
 

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

PTO will have their annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Tuesday, December 1st from 5PM to 7PM. Santa will be on the stage ready to take pictures with your student(s) or the whole family. Then you can enjoy cookies & cocoa in the Breezeway!

Staff Spotlight

Support Staff photos
TCE has several groups of Support Staff that help our students, their families, our teachers & staff! 
These particular five wear many hats and do so much for the whole school! 
We appreciate all they do and are so happy that they are a part of Tiger Creek!

Students of the Month

Students of the Month October - INTEGRITY

Each month, each homeroom teacher selects the student who has shown the most growth, whether it is academic growth, behavioral growth, social growth or any combination of these. They may also select their student who demonstrates the character ed trait of the month such as responsibility, trust, etc... Congratulations to these students for showing GREAT Character and Growth!

Academic Coach's Minute

 With several school breaks coming up, we encourage families to make reading part of their daily routine. Whether children read independently, read aloud to someone, or listen to a parent or caregiver read, these moments build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and grow a love of books. Even 15–20 minutes a day can help keep reading skills strong! Let your child choose books they enjoy, talk about favorite characters, or take turns reading together. Most of all, enjoy the time spent sharing a good story!  

Mrs. Jill Bishop, 
TCE Academic Coach

Notes from Nurse Sherri

Cold Weather is Coming!

Now that the cold weather is on the way, it is the time to make sure your child has adequate layers of clothing. Students need to have warm layers as they wait for the school buses, walking into school and for recess. Classes will go out to recess as long as the temperature is 40 degrees or above and it is not raining or snowing. Once inside they can remove layers and put them in their backpacks.

If your child needs coat/gloves/etc... and you are unable to get them one, please let your child's teacher know. We have resources that can help.

Things to remember:

PLEASE label winter clothing (coats, hats, gloves, etc...) with their name if it at all possible. This helps even with the older grades. Every year we have a stack of coats, hoodies, and more in the Lost & Found. If items have your child's name, it is much easier for us to get it back to them.

PLEASE double check the hood strings on coats & hoodies as well as scarfs that they aren't too tight or tangled/tied and present a chocking hazard on the younger students.

Also, don't forget that students need to stay hydrated, even in winter weather. They are allowed to bring a water bottle to school. Again, it is best to label with their name on it.

As ALWAYS remind your student of the importance of washing their hands several times throughout the day to help keep the spread of germs to a minimum. It is the season of flu, covid, colds and more!

Nurse Sherri

School Safety Minute

November Safety 

As we approach the holiday months, I want to take a moment to remind our families that safety does not take a holiday. While this season is a time for gratitude, family gatherings, travel, and much-needed rest, it is also an opportunity to reinforce safe choices and responsible behavior with our children. 

Please take a moment to review these safety guidelines. Whether traveling across town or out of state, please buckle up, avoid distracted driving, obey speed limits, and never drive under the influence.  If your family is hosting guests, make sure any firearms remain properly secured and that children understand never to touch a firearm. 

With students spending more time online during the break, parents should remain aware of their children's online activities. Let's return from Thanksgiving break refreshed, safe, and ready to finish the semester strong.

From our school community to your family, have a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving!

Officer Holli,

Holli Fields #554
Deputy Sheriff / School Resource Officer 
Tiger Creek Elementary School
PLEASE REMEMBER: You must have your ID to enter the building.
This is a safety standard that all schools must follow.
 

Stocking Full of Love

Sheriff's Stocking Full of Love donations
Stocking Full of Love Donations
The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is looking for individuals and businesses who would like to help with donations for their Stocking Full of Love program. Please see Sheriff Sisk's letter above for more information.

If you wish to receive gifts for your children from the Stocking Full of Love you will need to fill out the application. The application window will be open November 20th through December 4th. I will share the application link on November 20th or you may also go to the Catoosa County Sheriff's website on the 20th to apply. You must apply by December 4th.

Tiger Creek will take up donations of unwrapped new toys for the Stocking Full of Love Program. We are getting our large box decorated and will have it in the lobby soon where you can drop off your donations. 

PBIS News & Events

PBIS November news

Mrs. Clinton's Musical Notes

Penguin Patch Holiday Shop

The holiday season is almost here, and the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is coming to Tiger Creek Elementary! Students will have the opportunity to shop for special gifts for family and friends from November 30–December 4.

With gifts ranging in price from just $0.50 to $13.00, there is something for everyone! Students can enjoy the excitement of choosing their own presents and experiencing the joy of giving during the holiday season.

It's a wonderful way to make holiday memories while finding something special for the people they love!
Happy Shopping, Tigers! 

 

Christmas at the Creek Talent Show

Do you have a special talent you'd love to share? Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, perform magic, or have another unique talent, we want to see it!

Tiger Creek Elementary is getting ready for our annual Talent Show-Christmas at the Creek, and we are looking for students who are ready to shine on stage! Auditions are coming soon, so start practicing and get your act ready.

Mark your calendars! Our Talent Show performance will be held on December 10! This is your chance to show off your creativity, confidence, and special talents in front of our Tiger Creek family.

We can't wait to see the amazing things our Tiger Creek students can do!

Let your talent shine, Tigers!
 
CCPS Elementary Honor Choir

Catoosa County Elementary Honor Choir

On Thursday, October 29th the Catoosa County Elementary Honor Choir held a special performance at Heritage High School.

The Honor Choir is made up of students from all the elementary schools. Tiger Creek is extremely proud of our 16 students who were a part of this special choir! 

Alice Akerly                   Kendallyn Henderson
Elijah Beaty                   Emery Martin
Baylee Bellamy             Jonas Martin
Abbey Cooper               Maverick Owens
Evelyn Davis                 Emory Rogers
Isabella Earwood          Judah Smith
Lila Edwards                 Addie Todd
Nina Gillean                  Landon Vaughn

Mrs. Miller's Media Center News

Student Technology Competition

3rd-5th Grades, if you are interested in the Technology Competition you must register by November 7th. Please let Mrs. Miller know if you want to compete.

You may click the image to learn about the different categories in the competition.
 

Raising a Reader

Raising a Reader is a new animated series developed in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education that takes parents and educators on a journey through proven resources, practical strategies, and engaging examples for strengthening literacy in growing children. Emmy Award-winning host Ashlyn Süpper explores simple and effective ways to encourage reading, language development, and a lifelong love of learning. Each episode provides actionable tools and insights that help families and classrooms support confident, successful readers. 

Click the image below for the animated series website:
Raising a Reader
 

BIRTHDAYS! BIRTHDAYS! BIRTHDAYS!

Does your child have a birthday in November? They will receive a free Birthday Book from the media center as a gift from TCE. If their birthday falls on the weekend, they may pick up their book on Friday or Monday. 

P.E. with Mrs. Moore

Tiger Trot results

Our first ever Tiger Trot was a huge success!

Thanks to your support our first annual Tiger Trot raised $14,186.00 to go towards playground improvements for our students! We are so thankful for each of you!!💙🐯

We will be doing the rewards over the next few weeks!
Kindergarten top grade level in the Tiger Trot
Top individual students
 
To prevent injury of themselves and others: EACH STUDENT MUST WEAR TENNIS SHOES TO PARTICIPATE IN PE!
NO crocs, hey dudes, boots, flip flops, sandals or slides allowed!

Please make sure your student(s) wear TENNIS SHOES on their designated PE days so they can fully participate in games. Students who do not have proper footwear will exercise by walking laps in the gym.

Current PE Schedule by Homeroom:

Monday & Tuesday: Medina, Stoner, McNair, Eberhart, Cross & Gray

Wednesday: Collins, Pursley, Montoya, Eaton, Kominczak, & Saylor

Thursday & Friday: Thomas, Williams, Pickens, Cothren, Vess & Helton

Family Food Resources

October 2026

November Food Resources
Flyer with various food drops and food giveaways at various churches and businesses
November Free Clothing & Hygiene
 
Georgia Food Finder
Feeding Georgia
SNAP
WIC

Other Resources Available

Hope Map Georgia
Catoosa County Resources
Community Resources - Catoosa
Free Smoke Alarm Program
Mental Health Resources
Catoosa County Transit

RMS & RHS Happenings!

RHS Chorus concerts
RHS Football Schedule
Ringgold High School Volleyball Schedule & Cross Country Team Schedule

Catoosa & Surrounding Area Happenings!

Downtown Ringgold - Georgia Main Street of the Month!

With deep Appalachian roots, a rich musical heritage, and a community that knows how to get things done, Downtown Ringgold is making big moves while staying true to its small-town spirit!

Since 2024, the Ringgold Downtown Development Authority has invested more than $5 million into downtown revitalization and secured an impressive $2.1 million in grant funding to help bring their vision to life. From supporting local businesses through façade grants and developing a business accelerator space to strengthening community partnerships, Ringgold is laying the groundwork for a downtown that’s as vibrant as it is welcoming.

And if there’s one thing Ringgold knows how to do, it’s bring folks together! Beloved annual traditions like 1890s Days, Dolly Days, and the Haunted Depot draw visitors from near and far, filling downtown with music, laughter, and plenty of hometown pride. The DDA has also invested thousands into the historic Ringgold Depot Opry, keeping one of the community’s most treasured landmarks alive with performances spanning musical genres.

But Ringgold isn’t resting on its laurels! With continued streetscape beautification efforts and future improvements to the Benton Coal Yard project on the horizon, there’s plenty more to look forward to in this North Georgia gem.

And here’s a little fun fact worth singing about: Dolly Parton herself tied the knot in Downtown Ringgold! It’s just one more piece of the town’s colorful history that makes this Main Street something special.

Congratulations to Downtown Ringgold on being named our Georgia Main Street of the Month! Your dedication to preserving local character while investing in a bright future is what Main Street is all about.

Apply Free to GNTC in November

In November you can use the code: NOVFREE27 and apply to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for free.

Catoosa County Winter Sports

Registration is now open for the Catoosa County Cavaliers winter youth sports season. 

Signups can be completed online via the Catoosa County Parks & Recreation Portal or through the main Catoosa County Athletics Hub.

Available Winter Sports & Details
  • Youth Basketball (Ages 3–17): Fees range from $50 to $70. The season features co-ed formats for 3/4-year-olds and 6U divisions. Divisions from 8U up to 17U are split by gender and require evaluations. Travel is expected within the Northwest Georgia Basketball League for older brackets. 
  • Indoor Soccer (Ages 4–12): Fees range from $40 to $60. All divisions are co-ed, and all practices and games take place entirely on the indoor turf at Keith Gym. Games are scheduled exclusively on Saturdays.
  • Winter Basketball Cheerleading (Ages 5–12): Registration is set at $70. 

Regular Registration Closes: November 22nd
Late Registration Closes: November 30th

Free Kid Events in November

Please check with your the local area companies to make sure they are participating. 

Festival of Flags

November 4 @ 12:00 am - November 18 @ 11:30 pm

Every May and November, more than 2,000 flags and crosses fill the streets of Downtown Ringgold in honor of Catoosa County's fallen soldiers. The Festival of Flags is free to view and open to all.

Ringgold Feed & Seed Open House -Nov 6th & 7th

There will be refreshments, door prizes and great buys!

Veterans Flag Fund Car and Tractor Show

November 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classic cars and tractors line up for a day of people's choice judging and food trucks, with proceeds supporting the Veterans Flag Fund behind Ringgold's Festival of Flags.

Cruzin the Depot

November 7 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Cruzin the Depot  Nashville Street
On the first Saturday of each month, classic cars, trucks, and bikes take over Nashville Street in Historic Downtown Ringgold. Free to attend. Open to all.

Holistic & Cultural Autumn Festival

Nov. 7thHolistic & Cultural Autumn Festival at Patriot Hall in Ringgold.  11 to 4 experience and shop the vendor booths and then from 5 to 9 enjoy night entertainment.

KIDstruction Fest

This looks fun! 11 to 5 in Cleveland, TN

SEC Watch Party

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

A free, all-day SEC Watch Party at the Ringgold Market Pavilion Lawn on Saturday, November 14. Three games, one big screen, food trucks and drinks all day long.

East Ridge Christmas Parade - Nov 21st

East Ridge Christmas Parade is set for November 21st at 6:30PM. Parade begins on Germantown Ringgold Road. There will be an after party after the parade at Venue 1921.

Winter Skating at Stable 41

  • Saturday, November 21, 20264:00 PM 
  • Sunday, January 17, 20278:00 PM
  • Stabe 41214 1st StreetRossville, GA, 30741United States (map)

4th Annual Community Thanksgiving

  • Date: November 23, 2026
  • Location: East Ridge Community Center (1515 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN)
  • Cost: Free admission (serves approximately 500 meals)
  • Registration & Volunteering: Registration and volunteer sign-ups are required in advance through the official East Ridge Parks and Rec Hosted Events page using their provided QR codes.

Christmas in Fort Oglethorpe

  • Saturday, November 28, 2026
  • 6:00 PM  9:00 PM
  • Stable 41214 1st StreetFort Oglethorpe, GA, 30741United States (map)

Ringgold Down-Home Christmas Parade

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Downtown Ringgold Ringgold, GA, United States
Santa leads the way through downtown Ringgold, lighting the town’s Christmas tree along the parade route. Bundle up, come early, and kick off the holiday season the down-home way.

Jolly Holiday Market

  • Saturday, December 5, 2026
  • 9:00 AM  4:00 PM
  • Dade County Events Center300 Tradition LTrenton GA 30752USA (map)

Kids Christmas Art Class

December 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Ringgold Depot Ringgold, GA, United States
Your young artist can paint a nativity scene and make a handmade ornament with local artist Lesley Austin at the Ringgold Depot. This Christmas morning class is for grades 3 through 6, all supplies are included, and space is limited.
Get Tickets $30.00 20 tickets left

The Ringgold Playhouse Presents: Scrooge, A Year Later

December 11 @ 7:30 pm - December 13 @ 9:00 pm

7847 Nashville Street 7847 Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA, United States
Join The Ringgold Playhouse for Scrooge: A Year Later, a comedy by Matt Lyle. Check out TRP's new location in Downtown Ringgold!

Catoosa County Library

The Library at Catoosa offers a variety of services, such as monthly activities for all ages, an outstanding Genealogy collection, and over 100,000 items in print and audiovisual formats to check out. At the library, they provide free Internet, access to Microsoft Office programs, GALILEO, GADD, and so much more! Our Catoosa County Library is a member of PINES, a public library lending network of more than 300 libraries throughout Georgia. Click the link to see more of what is happening at your local Library!
Catoosa County Library
Literacy & GED Resources
 

Mrs. Sara Bridges
TCE Parent Involvement Coordinator
Email: sbridges.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us