CTE Parents and Guardians:
Please log in to your Parent Portal account and complete the 2026 School Climate Survey! Use this link to access directions for accessing and completing the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoEUIRHCkkbEsaDCpOHArYkyaHeLJFwz/edit
Please log in to your Parent Portal account and complete the 2026 School Climate Survey! Use this link to access directions for accessing and completing the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoEUIRHCkkbEsaDCpOHArYkyaHeLJFwz/edit
SC Ready Testing Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year! Please remember that students should not bring cell phones to school on testing days.

Happy Principal Appreciation Day!
Today we proudly recognize Dr. Renee Newton for her outstanding leadership and dedication to our school community. Her commitment to academic excellence, student success, and staff support is evident in all that she does. Through her guidance and vision, our school continues to be a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you, Dr. Newton, for your professionalism, care, and unwavering commitment. We truly appreciate all that you do.
Today we proudly recognize Dr. Renee Newton for her outstanding leadership and dedication to our school community. Her commitment to academic excellence, student success, and staff support is evident in all that she does. Through her guidance and vision, our school continues to be a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you, Dr. Newton, for your professionalism, care, and unwavering commitment. We truly appreciate all that you do.

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🥪🍎
Today we’re celebrating the amazing people who keep our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, your hard work, kindness, and care never go unnoticed. You do so much more than serve meals—you serve encouragement, comfort, and community every single day.
Thank you for everything you do to make our school a better place. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛
Today we’re celebrating the amazing people who keep our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, your hard work, kindness, and care never go unnoticed. You do so much more than serve meals—you serve encouragement, comfort, and community every single day.
Thank you for everything you do to make our school a better place. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛

We had an incredible time at CTE’s Career Day and Farm Day! 🌟🚜
A huge thank you to Dixie High School FFA for bringing Farm Day to our students and giving them such a fun, hands-on learning experience. From animals to agriculture, it was a day they won’t forget!
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our School Counselor, Mrs. Monique Chiles, for organizing an amazing Career Day, and to all of the wonderful participants who took the time to share their careers, experiences, and inspiration with our students.
Opportunities like these help spark curiosity and open young minds to the many possibilities their futures can hold. Thank you to everyone who made these special days possible!
A huge thank you to Dixie High School FFA for bringing Farm Day to our students and giving them such a fun, hands-on learning experience. From animals to agriculture, it was a day they won’t forget!
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our School Counselor, Mrs. Monique Chiles, for organizing an amazing Career Day, and to all of the wonderful participants who took the time to share their careers, experiences, and inspiration with our students.
Opportunities like these help spark curiosity and open young minds to the many possibilities their futures can hold. Thank you to everyone who made these special days possible!

Mrs. Womble's 3rd-grade GATE students wrote friendly letters to the State Treasurer as part of a financial literacy activity. Alice Clugston's name was drawn from all of the entries as one of 400 statewide winners of a $529 contribution to a 529 account. Congratulations Alice!

This week we will be celebrating our teachers and staff for all that they do to make CTE excellent!

We are excited to recognize these Terrific Kids next week!

Don't forget to buy your CFA biscuit for $5 tomorrow morning from 7:15-7:45 to support 6th grade!

Please log in to Parent Portal to view your child’s progress report. If you would like a printed copy, just reach out to your child’s teacher, and we’ll be happy to send one home.
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day, Ms. Erika! We are thankful for you today and every day!

Please view the 2025-2026 Report to the Community for CTE.


6th grade will be selling Chick-fil-A biscuits for $5 on Friday, Apr. 24th, to assist with their field trip to Barrier Island next school year.

Help support Dixie's FFA! Today is the last day of the plant sale.

CTE Parents and Guardians:
Please log in to your Parent Portal account and complete the 2026 School Climate Survey!
Use this link to access directions for accessing and completing the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoEUIRHCkkbEsaDCpOHArYkyaHeLJFwz/edit
The survey will be available until Friday, April 17.
Please log in to your Parent Portal account and complete the 2026 School Climate Survey!
Use this link to access directions for accessing and completing the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoEUIRHCkkbEsaDCpOHArYkyaHeLJFwz/edit
The survey will be available until Friday, April 17.
Cherokee Trail Elementary is excited to announce that we have been recognized as a Palmetto Gold High Performing School on the South Carolina Report Card for 2024-2025!

The work of 165 Cherokee Trail artists is now on display at the Abbeville County Library. Stop by the library any time now through April 29th to view our school's art show. The library will be hosting a reception for our students and families this Thursday, April 16th, from 6-7 PM. If your child has artwork on display at the art show, Mrs. Womble sent certificates home before spring break. Hope to see a lot of our artists and their families Thursday evening!

Please view the attached flyer for information about cheer tryouts at Dixie!

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break. As we return tomorrow, please remember that school begins promptly at 7:45 each morning, so be sure to arrive on time and ready to learn. Also, make sure you are following all dress code expectations. Let’s stay focused, work hard, and finish the year strong—we’re in the home stretch!

Although her title may not officially be Assistant Principal, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Mrs. Davis for the incredible impact she makes and all she does to support CTE!

