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Are you wanting to become more involved while in high school?  Interested in meeting new friends, trying new things, or even adding a possible leadership role to a college resume?  Join a club or organization at Chattahoochee.  There are over 60 different groups including academic, cultural, creative, philanthropic, and more. You should be able to find something that interests you – and if not, find a sponsor and start a new club!

Club Day at Chattahoochee will be Wednesday, September 9^th during all three lunch periods in the Main Gym (10:35 am  - 1:30pm)

 

Check out our current 2026-27 Clubs and Organizations List HERE .

Check back soon for a map of clubs & organizations represented at Club Day on Sept. 9^th

Now for some great news regarding student performance as reflected in our College Board Advanced Placement five-year trend data. The results demonstrate sustained growth across every key indicator; including student participation, number of assessments taken, and overall pass rates.

These accomplishments are particularly impressive when viewed in the context of our school's broad access to advanced coursework. More than half of our student population enrolls in one or more AP courses and completes AP assessments, yet we continue to maintain a pass rate above 90%. This combination of high participation and exceptional achievement speaks to the dedication of our students, the expertise of our teachers, and our commitment to providing rigorous academic opportunities while supporting student success.

	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Total AP Students	771	833	838	857	901
Number of Exams Taken	1,753	1,727	2,025	1,960	2,037
AP Students with Scores 3+	686	742	779	803	856
% of Total AP Students with Scores 3+	88.98	89.08	92.96	93.70	95.01

The Fulton County Board of Education will meet on Thursday, September 10, at the FCS North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Pkwy in Sandy Springs.

10:30 a.m.   Audit Committee of the Whole
12:00 p.m.   Executive Session
1:45 p.m.    Pre-work Session
3:30 p.m.    Board Work Session
6:00 p.m.    Recognitions followed by Public Comment

Meetings Streamed on FCS Homepage
View the agenda on Simbli
Recordings available in 48 hours

The Fulton County Board of Education will meet on Thursday, September 17, at the FCS South Learning Center, 4025 Flat Shoals Road in Union City.

3:30 p.m. - Executive Session
6:00 p.m. - Recognitions followed by Public Comment/Meeting

Meetings streamed on FCS Homepage
View the agenda on Simbli
Recordings available in 48 hours

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting that is open to the public.

These meetings provide an opportunity for community members to have direct conversations with their elected board representative about local issues and concerns.

Find your Board Member and view the Community Meeting Calendar.

Class of 2026 students received offers for almost 17 million dollars from various colleges and universities! We are very proud of the dedication and hard work of our students that led to this amazing accomplishment.

Please follow this link to see the breakdown of scholarship awards by student.

 

Fulton County Schools proudly launched its “Senior Spotlight: Class of 2026” web and video series for this year. Over the next few weeks, 20 outstanding seniors will be featured – one from each high school – who embody the spirit and fortitude of the Class of 2026.

Chattahoochee High School seniors and twins, Nana and Ewura Acquah, attribute being chosen for recognition because of their growth, resilience, and the way they’ve supported each other through challenges. After moving to the U.S. from Ghana and struggling initially to adjust to high school, they relied on their sisterly bond to find stability, succeed academically, and build friendships. Teachers highlight their perseverance, noting how they overcame academic difficulties and personal hardships while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Inspired by their mother’s determination and pride in their cultural background, Nana and Ewura aim to uplift others, embrace diversity, and encourage confidence and self-belief.

Check out their video here: Nana and Ewura Acquah

 

We hope you enjoy the April edition of The Speculator (linked), Chattahoochee's student created digital newspaper!

To view archived editions, visit Student Publications on the Students & Families page on our website.

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs and pathways allow students to apply mathematics, science, and communication competencies in laboratory and occupational settings that develop specific technical skills applicable in broad concentration areas. CTAE aims to engage high school students in cutting-edge, grade-appropriate career exploration and preparation opportunities that set them up to excel in postsecondary education and productive careers.

Each year, one student from every high school within Fulton County Schools is selected as their CTAE Student of the Year.  From this group, one student is then chosen to represent the district as the Fulton County CTAE Student of the Year. This year that student was Chattahoochee student, Srusthi Swami!

 

Srushti is a senior student who has been participating in the Graphic Design pathway since their freshman year. Srushti states that, "The graphic design pathway has given me the skills, knowledge, and experiences that continue to help me define the future I'm building: one grounded in design, communication, and meaningful contribution to the world around me."

 

Student Athletes at Chattahoochee often go on to play their sport at the collegiate level. We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and bright futures at this next level. Please congratulate some of our talented athletes who have chosen to share their college scholarship signings with our Hooch Family!

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Long, long ago, in the heart of Johns Creek, a school came to life—Chattahoochee High School, lovingly known as “The Hooch.”  It started small, just a dream wrapped in bricks and hope, built by hearts that believed in the promise of its students.

As the years went by, The Hooch grew—not just in size, but in soul. Its halls filled with laughter and grit of students from every walk of life.  Its classrooms filled with the quiet wisdom of teachers that shaped lives, leaving behind ripples of their lessons. Every new face became part of the current, adding depth and direction to the school’s ever-moving story.

Yet through all the change, one thing never faded: The Hooch Way.

It isn’t just a motto—it was a heartbeat. Pride in every achievement, respect for every person, and integrity in every choice. These values run deep, like the Chattahoochee River—steady, timeless, and true.

A blending from every corner of the world, students bring their traditions, their voices, and their hearts—and together, they build something rare: a place where everyone is FAMILY.

Now, as the Hooch celebrates 35 years, the spirit still shines. Not just in the banners or the bricks, but in the spirit of those who walk its halls. For at Chattahoochee High School, the past is honored, the present is cherished, and the future is always rising.

 

Chattahoochee’s Visual Arts program has been busy this spring! Students have showcased their work in various arenas including Governor's Honors Program, The Atlanta High School Art Exhibition, and Georgia Allstate Symposium.

Governor's Honors Program (GHP): GHP is offered in a number of subjects, but they are all a little unique to one another. Students have the opportunity to interview several times, once at the county level and again at the state level in visual arts to audition for the chance to participate in the GHP summer program (available to 10th and 11th grade students only). The GHP summer program allows students to stay on a college campus for about a month and take classes with a number of accomplished college professors from around the state. This program gives students a preview of what majoring in this subject would be like in the future. 

The Atlanta High School Art Exhibit (The Dogwood Festival): Students select artwork to submit for a chance to be featured at the Dogwood Festival. The Dogwood Festival is one of our state's largest and most prestigious art festivals, hosted in Atlanta every spring around the time dogwood trees are blooming. The festival has a history of supporting student artists and giving them a major platform to display their work. Student work is submitted and then judged by a jury to determine which pieces should be in the show. Not everyone who submits their work gets in the show, making it a highly sought after show to participate in! The Atlanta High School Art Exhibit features student work from across the metro Atlanta area, and typically thousands of pieces are submitted.

Allstate: Allstate is a competition is an art show and a conference all in one! Allstate provides students with an opportunity to take classes/seminars with peers from around the state but also provides students with a huge art show to showcase their skills and ideas. 

Here are some highlights:

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Chattahoochee High School is thrilled to announce that 29 of our students have excelled at the 2024-2025 Georgia Senior Beta Convention. These students have earned the right to advance to the National Beta Convention in Orlando later this summer. Their exceptional accomplishments across a wide range of categories, including visual arts, languages, STEM, social sciences; highlight their unwavering dedication, broad curiosities, and extraordinary talent. We are incredibly proud of all our students and wish them the best of luck at the National Beta Convention!

Chattahoochee High School sent 21 teams to participate in the 2024-2025 Fulton County Student Technology Competition. 16 of these teams have distinguished themselves by placing within the top 3. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication and talent of our students and teachers at Chattahoochee.

Furthermore, 9 of these teams have earned the honor of advancing to the Georgia Student Technology Competition at the state level in March. Congratulations to our students and our teachers on these outstanding achievements and best wishes on continued success as they represent Chattahoochee High School and our district at the state competition.

 

The Chattahoochee High School Band program is honored to send the Chattahoochee Saxophone Quartet to The 78^th Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. The quartet, along with their conductor, Matthew Crisman, will be performing on Friday December 20^th for the more than 18,000 conference attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries. This International Band, Orchestra and Music conference focuses on industry trends in business and the education of musicians.

The Chattahoochee Saxophone Quartet is a student-led quartet made up of Boss Lee (soprano saxophone), Alex Lochamy (alto saxophone), Shihona Okazaki (tenor saxophone), and Fabrizio Petriati (baritone saxophone). All are students of the Chattahoochee Band program under the direction of Nicholas Garofalo and Matthew Crisman. The group has received coaching from Dr. Joe Girard from Schwob School of Music, Dr. Brandon Quarles from UGA, and the director of Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Dr. Stewart. Formed in the Spring of 2023, the group has performed in many different venues in the community including senior homes, festivals, and formal concerts. The group has also been invited to perform with the Schwob School of Music Saxophone Studio in 2023. Boss Lee is a senior at Chattahoochee High School and he is an active member of the Wind Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, and marching band as woodwind music captain. Beyond school, he's secured top spots in the Fulton County Honor Band, District 5 Honor Band, and GMEA All State Band as the first chair alto saxophonist. He was selected for Georgia's Governor's Honors Program (GHP 60), Interlochen Saxophone Intensive and was runner up in the Atlanta Wind Symphony Concerto Competition. He's also a member of the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Scott Stewart. Boss has worked with many conductors including Dr. Steven Davis, Jaclyn Hartenberger, Frank Ticheli, and Dr. David Kehler in addition to Dr. Stewart of AYWS. Boss's mentors include Dr. Joe Girard from Columbus State University, Dr. William Chien from Southwestern Adventist University, Matthew Crisman, Nicholas Garofalo, and Erin Keeney. Aside from music, Boss is starting his 4th year as student coach for nationally ranked middle school cross country team. Alex Lochamy is a senior at Chattahoochee High School. She is a talented multi-instrumentalist, spanning percussion and saxophone. She has shared her talents across a variety of programs, including marching band, wind ensemble, indoor drum line, and pit orchestra. Alex has held many leadership roles including alto saxophone section leader as well as concert band leadership. Aside from music, she is an avid artist who specializes in henna tattoos. She also an enthusiastic traveler who loves seeing the world and its many cultures. Shihona Okazaki is a junior at Chattahoochee High School and joined the community in 2023 from Japan. She and her band in Japan has been to several national competitions. She has been selected for GMEA District 5 Honor band and is an active member of the marching band, jazz band, and wind ensemble. She also participates in many chamber ensembles including saxophone quartet, saxophone ensemble, and wind quintet as a clarinetist. Aside from music, Shihona enjoys crocheting, running Etsy, painting, and collecting various trinkets like keychains and plane models. Fabrizio Petriati is currently a junior at Chattahoochee High School. He is an active member of the Wind Ensemble, Indoor drumline, Jazz Band, and Marching Band. In 2022, Fabrizio was selected to serve as a founding member with the Chattahoochee Saxophone Quartet and Saxophone Ensemble. Fabrizio Petriati is also a talented multi-instrumentalist with experience as a bass drummer in the WGI semi-finalist Chattahoochee Indoor Drumline. Aside from music, he enjoys playing soccer and football with his friends, traveling the world with his family, cooking with his older brother, and working with his father. In the future, Fabrizio wants to pursue the field of Marine Biology.

Student Athletes at Chattahoochee often go on to play their sport at the college level. We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and bright futures at this next level. Please congratulate some of our talented athletes who have chosen to share their college scholarship signings with our Hooch Family!

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They are artists, linguists, mathematicians and scientists.

Chattahoochee High School students shared their talents with the nation this summer. Soon, the school’s trophy case will be filled with proof, courtesy of the Beta Club. Chattahoochee students placed in the top 10 of 15 categories at the 44th Senior National Beta Convention in Savannah.

“These are kids who really think about what they are passionate about,” says Beta Club coordinator, Lin-Chiou Lee. She adds, “this is not something they have to do.”

Preparation paved the road to success. Last December, Beta Club members across Georgia competed in statewide tests, in categories ranging from Hand Drawn Anime to Biomedical Health Science.

Students who placed in the top 10 statewide moved on to the national competition.

When reflecting on their success, Lee says, “all of the credit is really on the students.” Two of those students took home first place honors. Prinsha Chanda won first place in the category of French 9th Grade. Caroline Huang won first place in category of Math 9th Grade.

Both students say the dedication of their teachers and what they have learned from the Beta Club are what fueled their success. Chanda calls the club, “instrumental in my growth.” Huang says it allows her to share her love of math through community projects, and motivates her to, “stay committed to learning.”

Chattahoochee High School Principal Dr. Michael Todd touched on a central point of the Beta Club. You will not just see these students with their noses buried in notes and books. “These Beta members are just two of the many successful students at Hooch,” he says. “They are a glowing example of carrying out our school’s vision of the tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and service to the community.”

“Leadership in service is what we foster every day,” says Lee.

Chattahoochee’s Beta Club has more than 300 members. They meet regularly to map out community service projects.

The goal, Lee says, is “connection with community.” Past projects have included making origami for patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Beta students have worked together to weave paracord lanyards for service members to use in emergencies. They have sewn blankets for puppies at animal shelters and snipped paper snowflakes to decorate assisted living facilities for the holidays. They volunteer at family nights and book fairs at local elementary and middle schools.

By combining academic rigor and community service skills, Lee says Beta Club students get a hands-on look at, “what they can utilize in the real world.”

We need you and your support! We've got updates, big plans, and initiatives that are being developed and we need all hands on deck! We are looking to reconnect with alumni to share these plans!

It is hard to believe that we are starting our 34th school year. Our vision is to provide updates with what's going on on campus in order to celebrate, recognize, and show gratitude to our past graduates and our future graduates.

Please take a brief moment to complete the Form associated with the QR code or follow this link (Chattahoochee Alumni Contact Form) to help us get this initiative started! We just need some basic information.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and trust in Chattahoochee High School.  Go HOOCH!!

 

Hooch Graphic Design student, Paola Leal, placed third at the Certiport Adobe US National Championship! Competing with high school & college designers from across the nation, she won $1000 and is advancing to the WORLD Championship in July. Congrats, to Paola & her teacher Mrs. Kylie Kroukamp!

Congratulations to the Hooch InvenTeam! The Chattahoochee High School InvenTeam presented their design at the Lemelsson-MIT EurekaFest on June 12th! 

Our students are one of only 8 teams in the U.S. that received the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant. Hooch InvenTeam, with the support of InvenTeam Education Fellows Robin Jones and Kirstin Bullington, used creative problem solving & 21st century skills to focus on developing a technological solution to purify air in homes of harmful emissions that leak from residential gas stoves used for cooking. Gas stoves are constantly emitting methane gas, even when they are turned off. This has been a well-known cause of health and environmental problems for many people worldwide. Currently, 38% of Americans use a gas stove. This is higher in the Atlanta area where 41% use a gas stove. Additionally, gas stoves release nitrogen dioxide at levels that are far higher than World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.  

The Chattahoochee High School InvenTeam, developed an air purifier in the stove to protect residents from harmful methane and nitrogen dioxide emissions.

Visit their InvenTeam page to learn more about this team’s invention! https://lemelson.mit.edu/.../chattahoochee-high-school...

Once again, congratulations to Hooch InvenTeam; Kennedy Bailey, Srinidhi Chebrolu, Shiven Gupta, Riley Jocham, Sophia Knudsen, Paola Leal, Kristen Lee, Keefer Lin, Sophie Lin, Moukthika Rajala, and David Xibille.