At just three years old, CCHS showed the determined spirit to succeed when the football team took home the state championship title in 1999. After that accomplishment, the Clay-Chalkville reputation of striving for excellence spread throughout the state. Athletics is not the only area where CCHS excels.
Clay-Chalkville High School has the largest enrollment of all the high schools in the Jefferson County Board of Education system. This provides a wonderful opportunity for more after-school activities and more class choices.
Academics:
- The 2010-2011 CCHS Math Team placed first in geometry, second in caclulus, second in pre-calculus and third in algebra II in the JefCoEd Tournament.
- Recently, Clay-Chalkville High School was honored with a visit from Governor Bob Riley because the school increased their Advanced Placement scores.
- The CCHS team won the Jefferson County Scholars Bowl against fierce competition in spring of 2009.
- In 2007, a CCHS history teacher was chosen as one of 12 U.S. educators nationwide to visit Romania as a member of the Study Tour on Economic Education in Romania.
Band:
The Clay-Chalkville students are also talented in the arts. CCHS offers a marching band, a symphonic band and a concert band. They consistently are given superior ratings in the annual competitions. Colleges and other high schools know that Clay-Chalkville High School is the place to be to achieve music excellence. Supporting the band is the Clay-Chalkville Band Booster Club.
A highlight for fans of the Cougar Band is their performance at the annual Christmas parade through the City of Clay. The smooth sound results from the quality training and the high number of members in the band. The Cougar Band often wins the local competition for marching bands because of their half-time performance. They cover the field in a sea of blue and navy as musical notes fill the stadium.
The band also has a fall concert, Christmas Concert and spring concert.
Choral:
The singing talent runs deep at CCHS with a concert coir and chamber choir. They also consistently are awarded superior ratings in district, state and national festivals. They perform in concert at least twice a year and sing Christmas songs during the city's Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Theater Arts:
Most schools have a Christmas play. CCHS does more by performing two plays each year: one in the fall and one in the spring. Young actors are included from the beginner and advanced classes. A Thespian Society is available for students to join. Some recent plays performed are Oklahoma, Camelot, and Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderalla under the direction of Hal McIntosh, who also performs at other local theaters. Mr. McIntosh was awarded the Dorothy Schwartz Educator of the Year Award in 1994.
Pageant:
Clay-Chalkville High School is the only Alabama high school where the pageant is a preliminary to the Miss Alabama Pageant. This gives these young women an opportunity to gain experience for later competitions. CCHS alum Courtney Porter won Miss Alabama in the 2011 competition and will represent Clay at the Miss America Pageant.
Cheerleaders:
The CCHS cheerleaders have a long history of success. In 2011, the squad brought home first place in the Home Pom division at the Cheerleading Camp for the fifth consecutive year. They compete in several competitions throughout the year.
Baseball:
The baseball Cougars were ranked in the top 50 high school baseball teams in 2010, according to MaxPreps. They were ranked in the top 10 in the state every year for the last 10 years. This is part of a tradition as they are known for their back to back Area Championship wins.
Tennis:
The CCHS Tennis Team won third in the state sectionals in 2010.
Other Education Information:
Education Opportunities in Clay
Clay-Chalkville Middle School
Clay Elementary
Chalkville Elementary
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Clay-Chalkville High School
