One Choctaw, Better Together
Mission
The Choctaw County School System will provide a safe learning environment that creates opportunities for learners to achieve their highest potential through the use of innovative resources.
Vision
"Equipping and inspiring all learners to reach their highest potential!"
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Phone Number Changes
Choctaw County Board of Education
107 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
PUBLIC NOTICE
Effective July 11, 2024, the new telephone numbers for Southern Choctaw Elementary School and Southern Choctaw High School will be changing. The new
numbers are listed below:
Southern Choctaw Elementary School – 251-206-6922
Southern Choctaw High School – 251-206-6924
LETRS
LETRS STIPEND APPLICATION OPEN
DEADLINE JULY 12, 2024
AMSTI Summer Professional Learning
Board Meetings
CHOCTAW COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
107 TOM ORR DRIVE
BUTLER, AL 36904
Board Meeting
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Choctaw County Board of Education has been set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Choctaw County Board of Education in the conference room.
Board Meeting Minutes
September 10, 2024 Board Meeting
September 10, 2024 Budget Hearing #1
September 17, 2024 Called Board Meeting Budget Hearing #2
September 26, 2024 Called Board Meeting Minutes for HVAC units and repairs
November 12, 2024 Annual Board Meeting
January 10, 2025 Called Board Meeting
January 14, 2025 Board Meeting
January 28, 2025 Called Board Meeting
February 11, 2025 Board Meeting
May 20, 2025 Called Board Meeting
2024 JAG State Career Development
Choctaw County School District would like to commend the Choctaw County JAG for their hard word, commitment, and perseverance to strive for Excellence. The students will advance to compete at the 2024 JAG State Career Development Conference on March 5, 2024 in the following categories.
Career Preparation
Jaden Brooks
Business Plan
Jordyn Thomas
Makayla Haynes
MaKenzie Richards
Kaleigh Wimerly
NCA Knowledge Bowl
Ji'Kayla Mosley
Daqoun Smith
Miracle Ruffin
Contracts & Bids
Invitations to Bid & Request for Proposals
AfterSchool and Summer School Tutoring Bid
Maintenance Bid Proposal 25-26
Active Contracts
2024-2025 School Information
Free 24 Hour Math Tutoring
ALL Alabama students, teachers, and families have FREE access to Math Nation’s resources for 6th-8th grade math from the web, tablets, and smartphones 24 hours a day.
Support: Helps students master math skills with individualized instruction from dynamic content videos led by “Study Experts” — and students can choose the Study Expert who best fits their learning style.
Math Nation Resources: 1) Videos can be downloaded to view offline later when they may not have internet access; 2) personalized remediation tools; 3) digital practice tools; 4) homework help and virtual tutoring; 5) a professional learning community; 6) resources for teachers; and 7) family support videos.
Access Alabama’s Math Nation Resources: Home - Math Nation Alabama
IMPORTANT LINKS
Read about CCHS History
Public Information
Non-Discrimination Statements
Student Enrollment
Board Links
Parent Resources
Promoting Early Numeracy for K-3
Videos, Online Resources, and Daily Tips
Read At-Home Resources for Parents
Click on the link below to find resources and ideas for helping your child read at home.
Read At-Home Resources for Parents
Alabama Dyslexia Resource Guide 2022
Suicide Prevention
K-5 Alabama Numeracy Act
Please read the following information concerning updated information about the Alabama Numeracy Act.
K-3 Alabama Literacy Act
Please click the link below to learn more about the Alabama Literacy Act and what it means for Choctaw County Public Schools.
DISTRICT NEWS
🎶 Join Us for the Spring Choir Concert! 🎶
The Choctaw County School District proudly presents its Spring Choir Concert on May 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM, hosted in the Choctaw County Elementary School Gymnasium. Enjoy an evening of music as students from each school come together to showcase their talent and hard work.

A $5 donation is suggested at the door, and concessions will be available. We hope to see you there for a night of harmony and community spirit!
LET'S WELCOME CHRISTOPHER HOLCOMBE AS OUR NEW TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR!
The Choctaw County School District would like to officially welcome Mr. Christopher Holcombe as our new Technology Director. Congratulations, and we're glad to have you on our team.
MEGA CONFERENCE 2024
Our staff attended the Mega Conference in 2024. Click below to view more photos from the event!
Commendation for Excellence-A Salute to Our Transportation Heroes
Mr. Ronny McRae, Mr. Joe Anderson, and Mr. Bobby Portis have done an outstanding job of keeping our buses running. The Alabama State Department of Education is required to check our buses for safety purposes each year. Give our transportation department a shout-out for 0 deficiencies during the inspection. The transportation department is often the unsung hero of education. Without the bus wheels turning, we cannot educate our youth. Along with recognizing Mr. McRae, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Portis, we want to recognize our drivers and administrative staff. Thank you for all you do for our system. You are appreciated.
Choctaw County High Receives College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award
View the Promoting Early Numeracy For K-3 Calendar
Engaging Students
May is Family Wellness Month

Superintendent
Jacquelyn James
Mrs. James has been involved in education in Choctaw County for the last 25 years. She left the CCBOE in 2015, to run the Choctaw County branch of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
(ACES), a division of Auburn University. After retiring from Auburn University in December 2021, Mrs. James chose to run for Superintendent. After a successful campaign Mrs. James was sworn in as Superintendent of Education, Choctaw County School System on January 3, 2023. Mrs. James has been recognized for her achievements in public education. She has been named Teacher of the Week, Teacher of the Month, Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year.
Mrs. James moved to Choctaw County in 1993. Prior to becoming an educator
Mrs. James was an accountant. She is a graduate of Faulkner University with a
B.S. and she has a M.S. from Troy University. After moving to Choctaw County, she completed multiple degrees in education at the University of West Alabama.
Mrs. James began her educational journey as a special education teacher at
SCES. Next, she served as Principal until 2013. At that point she was selected
to head up the Special Education department for the Choctaw County School System. In March 2014 Mrs. James was named as Interim Superintendent.
She is married to Jimmy James and they live in Choctaw County.
