The new sccpss.com website will launch on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. School websites will launch over the summer.
The Chatham County Health Department is hosting two after-school meningitis vaccine clinics for rising high school juniors in April and May.
Each year, a group of twenty-five SCCPSS staff members have the opportunity to engage in a three-day course to learn more about current local economic drivers from SEDA.
The fair was filled with representatives from a large number of local employers ranging from manufacturers to law enforcement and government among others.
The organization's rankings of high schools, first published in 2007, are highly anticipated each year and in 2021, the publisher added rankings of elementary and middle schools.
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham will hold a public hearing on April 10, 2024, at 10:15 AM regarding its renewal application to continue as a Strategic Waivers School System (SWSS).
Middle school and high school music students from all over the state audition for the opportunity to perform in this prestigious event.
Information regarding proposed attendance zone realignments for Shuman, A.B. Williams, and Formey schools.
Chronic absenteeism poses a significant barrier to academic achievement and personal growth for students across Chatham County.
On Friday, March 22nd, 2024, representatives from the Georgia United Credit Union stopped by Pooler Elementary for a special surprise.
Finalists progressed through several rounds of intensive competition, including interviews and performances, to be named as finalists for the 2024 Governor’s Honors Program.
The Charter School Leader of the Year Award honors high-capacity educational leaders who effectively harness their vision to drive school culture and performance.
Positive Peer Influencers will model good decision making, speak with students about how to navigate peer pressure, discuss the potential consequences of bad decisions and offer advice about how to make healthy choices.
March Edition of the Telling Our Story Newsletter
Navy Weeks are the service's signature outreach program coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO).
SCOLT Teacher of the Year and FLAG Administrator of the Year both hail from Woodville-Tompkins Technical & Career High School.
Industry Certification is a formal process that strengthens Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs through a rigorous review conducted by leaders from business and industry.
Our Student of the Month for February is Allen Zheng, a senior at Jenkins High School.
The team ended the season as State Runner-up.
Read a summary of the latest meeting of the Savannah-Chatham County School Board.
The Board of Public Education adopted the updated Strategic Plan at the March 6th, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.
Any student who will attend a new school as a result of the new attendance zone maps approved for the 2024-2025 school year will have an opportunity to visit your new school and meet the staff and faculty!
There were 275 Advanced Placement Honor Schools named this year in 99 Georgia school districts.
Children will have the opportunity to visit a kindergarten classroom and participate in activities that will help them feel comfortable about starting school.
Deverell Goldson will move on to represent the district at the Regional Spelling Bee to be held on February 24, 2024.
This year's theme is "The Festival Lives So Our Legacy Thrives".
February edition of Telling Our Story (ICYMI)
Information regarding the Grandfathering provision for families who have been reassigned
The STAR Program recognizes Georgia's highest achieving high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in those students' academic development.
Through the Statewide Student Art Contest, individual participants considered the topic of “A Legacy of Leadership: Georgia's Elected Officials."
The competition encourages students to use their minds and knowledge of America's history, along with their experience of today's American society, to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme.
Applications open through April 12th at 12:00 p.m.
Our Student of the Month for January is a tenth grader at Savannah Arts Academy.
Ms. Graham will continue for consideration in the state-level Teacher of the Year program.
The Georgia Department of Education's Office of School Improvement works directly with CSI schools. School districts are charged with providing supports to TSI schools,
A ceremony was held at the school on Thursday, February 1st to honor the Fallen Soldier.
The Jenkins team came in at 2nd place among the 15 schools in attendance.
The Student Zero-Fare passes are good for all fixed route and paratransit services.
Dr. Scott is quick to emphasize that he views this achievement not as an individual accolade but as a collective success for Myers Middle School.
The Student Success Expo and STEM Festival is the signature event for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, showcasing the seamless transition between education and careers.
Though Content Mastery scores fell below the state, SCCPSS student did make gains from SY 2022 to SY 2023 that were higher than state gains.
The revised plan makes changes to several west Chatham schools.
The lottery application process for Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools’ Pre-K program for four-year-olds and Little Acorn Academy programs for three-year-olds will run at the same time as the district’s Choice Application Process.
Our honoree is an exceptional student who embodies the essence of hard work, determination, and a positive attitude.
The mural at Southwest Middle School was designed by SCAD SERVE Alumni Ambassador Cherry Chandra
Click the link above to access the graduation schedule
In addition, schools will start on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Eight students in the Medical and Allied Health Professions Program at Alfred Ely Beach High School have earned their Phlebotomy certification.
Sol C. Johnson High School hosted its first "College Acceptance Luncheon" on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
D7 Town Hall Provides Feedback on Facilities Planning Proposal
The school system uses the information on these surveys/forms to determine eligibility for certain federal funding.
More than 70 students hailing from all eight SCCPSS middle schools were inducted into the SCCPSS Junior Police Academy on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Join host Michael Johnson For an Update on District 7 News
Dr. Watts releases her 100-Day Entry Plan Report
Join Host Dr. David Bringman for News From District 6
Windsor Forest High School senior excels academically, demonstrates leadership
End of Course Testing for High School Students
Performances are daily at 11:00 a.m. on the front steps of 208 Bull Street
Do you have a story about how school meals made a difference for your family or your students?
Survey measures safety, climate, and health issues that impact student achievement
The award is designed to identify, recognize, and showcase Georgia middle schools that are high achieving or dramatically improving student achievement.
Veteran employees bring valuable experience and leadership skills to our students.
Literacy Leader Brings Message To Savannah
Logical Configuration of Attendance Zones
Informational Meetings For Realigned Attendance Zones
Harrison Tran, a junior at Jenkins High School, has been selected as a member of the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Student Advisory Council
In response to recent demographic changes, residential population shifts, and commercial growth throughout the county, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will realign attendance zones to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
View the Long-Range Facilities Plan presentation.
Public Feedback Sought For K12 ELA Textbooks
We are proud to announce the Superintendent’s Student of the Month for October 2023 is Deverell Goldson!
The team will now represent SCCPSS as they advance to the JROTC State Championships later this month.
Program offers immersive exploration into careers in the field of health care
The STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle School has 13 students from both their Boys and Girls Team headed to nationals.
Events will take place in respective Board Member Districts and are open to any interested citizen
Construction Ready works with high school students, parents, employers, teachers, counselors, and partners to strengthen the youth workforce and address the immediate needs of the skilled labor market.
Education Leaders to Learn About the Economics of The Market
Two SCCPSS teachers and a Principal have been welcomed as part of the 22 member first cohort of the Georgia Tech STEM Educator's Network.
The five finalists will now move on in competition to name the District Teacher of the Year for the 2024-25 School Year.
Savannah Arts Academy for Visual and Performing Arts will be hosting a College Admissions Fair for Students of the Arts!
Myers Middle School Counselor Named 2023 GSCA Counselor of the Year
The District rate exceeded the state rate for the ninth year in a row.
We are proud to announce the Superintendent’s Student of the Month for September 2023 is Raegan Smykla!
A.B. Williams held a ribbon cutting for their new garden
Georgia Pre-K Week is October 2 - 6, 2023
His most famous role was as “Scarecrow" in the silent version of The Wizard of Oz.
Congressman Buddy Carter Facilitated Request
Loop It Up Savannah and Big Green Joined with SCCPSS for Garden Grants
The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.
In April, the 50,000 highest scorers on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) last October were identified.
Members of the Student Advisory Council will discuss education-related issues, serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools, and participate in service projects to benefit schools and students.
Eight SCCPSS Schools Recognized as Literacy Leaders
Flag Raised for 23/24 School Year
May Howard Students Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
A portion of all tickets sold will benefit the Educate Chatham Foundation
U.S. News reviewed nearly 25,000 public high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Students entering the Yale Class of 2027 were asked to nominate outstanding educators who have deeply impacted their lives.
Students should log on for independent online learning on Wednesday and Thursday due to the storm. Friday was already a scheduled E-Learning Day.
Parent Meeting To Be Held August 30
The teachers will split a $5,000 grant to buy additional materials for their classrooms.
The new Bloomingdale Elementary School will be built on the site of the former building and will have all the enhancements that come with a new building.
These SAA films were selected from thousands of submissions from around the world to be screened before a live audience during the competition weekend.
Edwards-Maynor was the 20th Superintendent of SCCPSS
Loop It Up, SCCPSS partner with Big Green to sow school gardens across district
Program offers international educational and cultural exchange programs for teachers
Teachers "Shop" For Art Supplies at Annual Donation Event
The Communications Team received one Award of Excellence, three Awards of Merit, and five Honorable Mentions.
Hodge Elementary, The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary, and The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High were on the list of 92 schools that have made improvements necessary to exit GaDOE's lists of schools identified for support.
Over 350 New Educators Joining SCCPSS
Media Outlets Bring Questions For Back To School
The new facility will not be ready for students by the start of this school year.
Transition Plan Includes Listening, Learning and Engaging
Meet school staff and get all your Back-to-School Information!
Bell times for most schools will remain the same for the 2023-24 SY as they were in the 2022-23 SY, with one exception.
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools utilizes an app that allows families to monitor daily school bus transportation information, including where a specific bus is on its route.
Find the date and time for your school's Open House event here.
Want to pay for your child's school lunch and other fees online?
Connect with SCCPSS through our social media channels!
A second Little Acorn Academy program is opening at the Henderson E. Formey Early Learning Center this year.
Coach Joe Turner gained stardom at Savannah State College before launching a career as a football coach and athletic director at Tompkins High School.
All Concerned Citizens Invited to Public Hearing
Annual Report Highlights Successes of School Year
How Does SCCPSS Compare To Other Districts?
Outstanding Business Partner of the Year Honored
Top ten finishers in three separate events!
Read a summary of the Special Called meeting of the Savannah-Chatham County School Board.
Fair Dismissal Hearing
Watts, who will begin her term on July 1, 2023, will be the 25th Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.
The GMS program provides recipients with leadership development opportunities, mentoring, academic and social support as well as financial support.
For those unable to attend the meeting, please find the presentation available in both English and Spanish here..
Public Comment Invited
The annual offer of free admission to members of the military and their families on the 4th of July will instead be honored on the weekends before and after the Independence Day holiday
Some quick facts to help you understand the SCCPSS Budget and Millage Rate
The Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA) was formed in 1966 as a professional organization for persons working in the field of human resources.
The Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors.
Veronica Sierzant was named the first three-time winner of the Hollis Stacy Award this year.
The Aviation Maintenance program is a four-year program housed at Robert W. Groves High School and is made possible through a partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah Technical College and SCCPSS.
The SCCPSS Science Department is celebrating the achievements of Savannah-Chatham County Public School students at the recent State and Regional Fairs.
Brock is one of just 300 schools across the country to receive the grant.
SCCPSS and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are receiving one of just 12 Innovating Education Prototype Grants awarded throughout the state.
Join Host Dr. Tonia Howard-Hall for News From District 8
SCCPSS ahora está aceptando estudiantespara el año escolar 2023-2024
The Board will meet formally to discuss the hiring later in June.
The Student Leaders Programs provides paid summer internships to connect teens to career building opportunities
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Budget
SCCPSS encourages our students to spend time reading over the summer, not only to prevent learning loss, but also to help prepare them for the upcoming school year.
There are multiple programs that offer summer meals at no cost.
Ticketing On Mobile Devices
Helpful Hints For Graduation Day Parking and Admission
Access Graduation Programs at EnMarket Arena Via QR Code
The Lighthouse Review Team that awarded recertification commended the school for multiple tenets of Leadership, Culture, and Academics.
Caleb Williams will now move on to National Competition in June.
Students who graduate from the Junior Police Academy have completed a six week Cadet Training Program.
State Superintendent Richard Woods, presented Myers Middle School with the award on May 15, 2023.
Tony Cope petitioned the government to allow the Savannah-Chatham County school system to use the property as an environmental education center.
The award winners will be recognized at The 2023 Georgia Positive Athlete Awards in early June at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
From their initial investment amount of $100,000, their portfolio grew to a value of $107,489.77, a positive return of 7.4617% above S&P 500 growth
Public Input Will Help Shape Budget
Our April 2023 Superintendent's Student of the Month is Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy's Isabella Evans. Learn more about this scholar here!
In an effort to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements and choices of our state’s high school seniors to access higher education, Alfred Ely Beach High School held its 2nd Annual College Decision Day.
Mural is second in Savannah designed and installed by SCAD SERVE
After one-hundred sixty five years, the annual May Day Festival continues to be celebrated in Calhoun Square welcome SCCPSS students to the Massie Heritage Center.
All Readiness, Acceleration, and Credit Acquisition summer school programs will take place over one session scheduled from June 1 to June 29, 2023.
Board to hear report on Superintendent Search
The “No Place for Hate" designation is a student-led initiative that promotes inclusivity and bullying prevention.
The JA Colonial Group Discovery Center is a 25,000 sq. ft. facility located on Savannah's Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University.
Opportunity Grants help districts expand options and opportunities for their students.
Tanner Outen competed against welders representing several technical colleges, local businesses, and high school students from Georgia and South Carolina.
ISPY Representatives Honored at Banquet
The in-person Institute is a five-day immersive teacher professional development program hosted by the White House Historical Association in Washington, D.C.
Results will be used to guide learning environments
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools has changed the name of its volunteer program to VISTA – Volunteers In Schools Targeting Achievement.
Student projects were judged with rigorous criteria by professional scientists, engineers, teachers, and university students.
Registration is now open and will remain open until April 27, 2023.
The Superintendent's Cup is a competition amongst all of the JROTC units in SCCPSS.
Students, community business partners and teachers/advisors gather to celebrate a year of successful career exploration.
Families enjoyed music, games, reading activities and a variety of food trucks.
ACAC School of Excellence winners are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to student success and for serving as an exemplary model for their state's college application campaign.
Hesse K-8 8th Grader Strives for Success
There are a number of summer camp opportunities being offered by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in 2023.
Aarav Dharmaraj was presented with the recognition and a set of brand-new art supplies from representatives of the Georgia Historical Society.
"By the end of summer, we anticipate that School Crashers projects will have impacted a total of 70 individual schools with improvements valued at over $2.0 million," Debbie Smith, President and CEO of Georgia United Credit Union.
Over 50 recognized for service and leadership at annual ceremony
Appointments Available for Meningitis Vaccines and Boosters
The Woodville Tompkins Boys 4X400 team won the 2022 Class 2A State Championship with a time of 3:23:23.
These contributions are made possible by generous support given during the LAA annual Spring Art Show Silent Auction.
STARBASE Savannah provides fifth graders with one week of 20-25 hours of "hands-on, mind-on" activities in science, technology, engineering and math.
The project recognizes outstanding teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in their student's lives.
Winners Invited to Regional Social Science Fair
Local Chef Partners With Small Business for Classroom Presentations
F.L.A.G. is an association of instructors, administrators, and others involved in foreign language teaching and the promotion of cultural understanding.
A virtual exhibit can also be view from the link included on this page.
Leopold's sponsors the contest each year in collaboration with Live Oak Public Libraries.
First public meeting scheduled March 15 at Jenkins High School
Students attended sessions on leadership, advocacy and community service.
State Spelling Bee Is March 17 In Atlanta
Delegates selected for their dedication, talent, and leadership potential in medicine.
Cosmetology Student Turned Chef Pursues Her Passion
Budget Documents Recognized As Exemplary
For the campaign, students had to prepare two speeches, campaign materials, and a skit to perform at the convention.
Community Health Clinic Offers Free Health Screening
Community Survey to Provide Feedback For Superintendent Search
School safety is a shared responsibility, and our daily decisions play a critical role in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Ms. Dillon will also continue for consideration in the state-level Teacher of the Year program.
Join host Michael Johnson for news from D7
Student Artwork on Display
STAR Students are high school seniors who achieve the highest score on any single test date of the SAT taken through the November test date of their senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
The four teachers will be honored at a ceremony on Friday, February 17th in Effingham County.
The Georgia Department of Education began recognizing AP Honor Schools in 2008.
Opportunity For Parents To Learn New Skills
The District Achievement Showcase honored student athletes for their championship-level accolades and top ranking performances in various sports
Students accepted into the Junior Police Academy will be required to complete a six week Cadet Training Program.
The Schools of Distinction award recognizes schools and systems that truly stand out in their service to learners.
The first and second place teams will compete in Valdosta on February 25 against other teams in the South Region.
DeRenne Middle Scholar Named January Student of the Month
Volunteers Needed To Read To Students
Save up to $30/month on internet service
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
In addition to college and career information, attendees enjoyed interactive displays and learned about all public school options across the district.
READBowl is the FREE global reading competition where PK-8 aged teams around the globe compete to read for the most minutes.
It's the hottest ticket on ice!
The visit included classroom visits and demonstrations by students, as well as an opportunity for questions about strategies being employed to increase reading achievement among our students.
At each annual well-child visit from birth to age 4, parents and guardians will receive a bag containing a bilingual book appropriate to their child's developmental stage as well as literacy tips and ideas for at-home learning activities.
Dr. Ann Levett, has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2023.
Commencement Exercises To Be Held at Enmarket Arena
All applications must be submitted by February 24, 2023.
MFCU Branch Will Be Student Run
Dino and Mia Papadopoulos Donate Painting of Beloved Circle Park
Vibrant playground mural at Coastal Middle School designed by SCAD Alum
100 Bikes Donated to SCCPSS Students
GaDOE has announced the 2022-23 lists of schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), and Targeted Support and Improvement(TSI).
Games will be played at five venues throughout the county. Tickets are just $10!
Azaria Robinson Representing Raider Pride
Students Pilot YARDs Community Program
Tell us what you think!
RALI Trailer To Visit JC Lewis Primary Health Care Nov. 28
The Judges Committee reviewed nearly 150 applications from around our region before selecting the winning entries.
The SCCPSS application focused on the District's early childhood education efforts, including the newly opened Little Acorn Academy at Gould Elementary School.
The goal is to replace the current Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) and Leader Keys Effectiveness System (LKES).
Calendar addresses many issues. Your comments welcome.
Access to federal funds for families in Georgia with the Child Tax Credit
The current track of the storm has the potential to bring weather conditions to our area that include sustained winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour with higher gusts late Thursday afternoon.
Report Highlights Student, Staff Achievements
Over 6000 4th and 5th Graders Explored Career Pathways Over Two Day Event
School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High Senior Excels
SCCPSS To Receive $9.8 in Clean Bus Program Rebates
Deputy Superintendent Shares Information About ESPLOST
New Gym Named for Coach Joe Turner
Superintendent is one of five finalists for national title
GSBA showcases achievements of Boards of Education throughout the year by recognizing Boards whose hard work and dedication create a culture of good governance and student success across the state.
This was the Bulldog Battalion's first regional competition in history against the top schools from our region with all JROTC military services.
Scholars who successfully complete the program and graduate from high school are awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
Meningitis Booster Shot Required for 11th Graders
The four finalists will now move on in competition to name the District Teacher of the Year for the 2023-24 School Year.
The Council that meets with Superintendent Woods to provide feedback on the impact of state policies in the classroom.
The Golden Radish Award is given to Local Educational Agencies (LEA) in Georgia who are doing extraordinary work in farm to school efforts.
“Peace, Love & School Lunch" Campaign highlights #NSLW22
SCCPSS achieved a graduation rate of 87.6%, the eighth year in a row that the district's graduation rate has exceeded the state's rate.
School Nutrition Survey Open Through October 11
Davy The Mascot Brings Excitement to School
Pre-K Week Celebrates Youngest Scholars
White Bluff Elementary Fifth Grader Soars Like an Eagle
Storm had little impact on Savannah
Screenings provided by Beach High Medical Magnet Students and St. Joseph’s/Candler Staff
Due to the expected impacts associated with Hurricane Ian, all competitions have been cancelled Thursday and Friday.
Hurricane Ian is expected to bring dangerous weather conditions to Chatham County.
Reading Program to Provide Books for ELL Students
The flag will fly over Charles Ellis Montessori Academy for the remainder of this school year.
The 10th Annual All American High School Film Festival will take place in New York City, October 21-23, 2022.
Adaptive students at Jenkins have started a Coffee Shop Enterprise called Warrior Joe.
Nine SCCPSS students representing three high schools have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Savannah Arts Academy Senior Tapped for Honor
By participating in the Certificate of Excellence program, school districts demonstrate their commitment to financial transparency.
The new school was built with an ESPLOST-funded budget of $42,500,000.
After the traditional “signing of the beam," Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI), general contractor for the project, offered guided tours of the accessible parts of the new facility.
Our commitment to ensuring students have access to an online learning platform provides valuable learning experiences that translate to future workplace skills.
Civic Coaches are provided with all of the training, resources, and materials needed to augment their students' civic education, both in and out of the classroom.
Logistics Company Gives Back to Local Students
The SRC is a federally-mandated body that oversees programs devoted to developing training and employment for people with disabilities in tandem with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.
Subaru Loves Learning Supports Students Nationwide
There will now be a total of 24 21st Century Learning Centers in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.
The National PTA School of Excellence designation is awarded when a PTA and school have achieved a high level of family engagement or made substantive, positive improvement in families' perceptions since the beginning of the year.
In addition to department recognitions, the District's HR Chief, Mr. Ramon Ray, has been elected President of the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators.
The Georgia School Counselor Association will hold its annual conference in Savannah this fall.
Hubert Students Join More 7,000 FCCLA Participants
Informal Meeting Rescheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Approved Bell Times for each school in the 2022-23 SY.
Get your shopping list here!
Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors.
All citizens and employees are invited to attend and provide the Board with oral comments concerning the proposed budget.
Over 400,000 applicants applied for the prestigious scholarship
Over 7,000 books to be distributed over the next week
SCCPSS competes in each category against the largest school districts in the country.
Registration is required for any new or previous SCCPSS families that did not finish the SY 21-22 school year with us.
$450 million in Construction Projects
An updated fact sheet on the FY23 Budget and Millage Rate
Coastal Middle School is one of only twelve schools across the nation to be recognized in the inaugural class.
The application can be completed online using the link myschoolapps.com starting July 1, 2022.
James Thompson will receive a $10,000 scholarship to be used in pursuit of a bachelors degree and have access to the full range of Horatio Alger Association support services.
Annual Banquet Honors Area Athletes
A program that is recognized as “industry certified" has received a "stamp of excellence" from the Georgia Department of Education.
The National PTA Reflections program is the Parent Teacher Association's cornerstone arts program.
The National Spanish Examinations (NSE) are a motivational contest to recognize student achievement and proficiency in the study of Spanish.
Decision Day is inspired by the NCAA's National Signing Day to reinforce that excellence in the classroom should be given as much attention and recognition as excellence in athletics.
The 2022 Senior Class is the first to attend school in their new location in a wing of the recently completed ESPLOST funded Jenkins High School.
Students from Port Wentworth are being redistricted beginning in the next school year to Garden City Elementary, Brock Elementary and Rice Creek School.
All the information you should need to enjoy the day!
Program provides leadership training and work experience
Annual Rankings on Nearly 24,000 Public High Schools in the US
Graduation Programs Accessible by QR Code
We look forward to honorable and dignified graduation ceremonies that proudly recognize our young people and appropriately celebrate this crowning achievement for the Class of 2022.
The ability to host events in facilities owned by the district means a reduction in reliance on outside stadium rentals and may provide revenue potential as other district facilities come on line.
Graduation ceremonies will take place at the new Enmarket Arena May 23-26, 2022.
Summer Embrace offers credit recovery and enrichment activities for SCCPSS students.
The mission of FFA is to promote premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Donations Accepted Through May 13
Students from eight SCCPSS schools were recognized last month by Georgia Southern University's College of Education which selected their art work for display at the University's Armstrong Campus.
The winning teams will be recognized by the Georgia Council on Economic Education in a virtual awards ceremony this year on Wednesday, May 11th.
Thousands of SCCPSS families gathered in Daffin Park for the first time since 2019.
Gilbert Teaches More Than Film Skills
Nurse Natalie Sauers of Jacob G. Smith Elementary School was selected for the honor.
Repurposed Materials Used For Artwork
The new name honors a beloved educator, coach and former principal of the school.
Industry certified programs offer outstanding opportunities to students by ensuring participation in a program that has been carefully interfaced with current industry standards thus helping to increase their qualifications toward successful employment.
7th Grader Excels in Academics, Sports, Music and Volunteers
20 Students Honored for Academic Achievement and
Jenkins Senior Plans to Attend Georgia Tech
The tournament is designed to recognize students' accomplishments in mathematics, to allow outstanding mathematics students to meet and compete with each other.
The Opportunity Grants were made possible through federal stimulus funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP – ESSER).
New AEDs will ensure that all of our schools have these lifesaving devices present
The registration deadline is Monday, April 18th!
The 239,000 square foot, two-story high school was built at a cost of 69-million dollars funded by the penny sales tax.
Each of the Distinguished Graduates attending the invitation only ceremony and reception received an award representing the honor.
Immunization requirement became effective in July 2021
Cancellations include tutorials, practices, any scheduled competitions, YMCA Afterschool Care, and all 21st Century programs.
The GaDOE grant will provide scholarships for Elementary, Social Studies, Math, and Special Education candidates enrolled in the SCCPSS Teach Savannah Learning Academy.
Storms that could bring heavy winds and dangerous thunderstorms are expected to move through our area this afternoon and into the evening.
Students Advance to National Competition in San Diego
The 2022 SCCPSS AP Honor Schools are named in six categories, based on the results of 2021 AP courses and exams.
STEAM is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics infused with meaningful arts integration.
The Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students.
Winners will host STAR PARTY for their school
The year-long project required students learn how to budget and determine how much to charge for their goods to gain as much real-life skill and experience as possible.
Driver Training Also Available For Families
Over 300 student participants statewide
Heberle Helps Seniors Make Great Decisions
Funding will be used to implement a grade K through 12 STEM/STEAM track
Community Resources Available For Families
A presentation and discussion to answer your questions
The virtual orientation will include an informative session conducted by school staff.
Savannah Navy Week will feature in-person demonstrations, performances, and engagements throughout the week.
Model UN Virtual Conference Held January 27-29
Students Continue Award Winning Ways in Ag
New Online Request and Rental System To Make Facilities Management Easier
It has been over a year since Oatland Island Wildlife Center said good-bye to its beloved cougar Shanti.
May Howard Fifth Grader Is Tapped
This award reflects the District's commitment to sound fiscal management and budgetary policies.
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Savannah Chatham Public Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) March 7-11, 2022.
Masks Optional Starting March 1
Middle and High School Artists On Display
STAR Students and Teachers Honored at Luncheon
SCCPSS to recieve grant to improve literacy outcomes
The eager competitors helped the school exceed the amount of detergent donated last year by over 2,000 ounces.
The students placed in the top two for each STAR event in which they competed.
Operational Retreat
FAFSA support from a team of Financial Aid experts
In addition to leading the SCCPSS Professional Senate, the District Teacher of the Year acts as an ambassador of local schools, taking part in school board meetings, and representing the district at various events throughout the area.
First students to visit center find it fun and exciting
We look forward to welcoming our 2022 Graduates and their families to the ceremonies at the new arena in May.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, for the second year, the annual SCCPSS Student Success Expo is being held virtually with a video viewing competition instead of our traditional school information booths at the Savannah Mall.
Week focused on the unique contribution of school counselors
Second grader from White Bluff Elementary is chosen
Program Provides Leadership Training
Speakers to give testimony to students
SCCPSS is not banning athletic travel. We are suspending non-essential travel and only allowing travel to competitions that have a meaningful impact on the school's region standing and future opportunities for state play.
The Savannah (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in partnership with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, is inviting you to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month.
Port Wentworth Elementary School To Close
The program provides services to children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2022 and residing in Chatham County.
Up to 4 Tests Available to Each Household
All students should remain on their regular learning schedule but must remain home and log on through itsLearning.
All students should adhere to the Bell Schedule and log on through itsLearning from home.
IRS sending information letters to recipients of advance child tax credit payments.
SCCPSS Students and Teachers Recognized
Meeting showcases the economic engine of our region
Beach High School, Islands High School, and Johnson High School students will learn virtually January 11-14, 2022.
Sophomore at Savannah High Serves His School and Community
Safety in the New Year!
Levett one of just 20 Superintendent's in the country selected for this honor
Reminder of safety guidelines for supportive learning
Superintendent participates in panel discussion about new initiative
After a pandemic-related hiatus in 2020, a holiday tradition returns to 208 Bull Street this year!
The district will receive nearly 800-thousand dollars Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Final adoption of the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar is currently planned for the December 8, 2021, Board meeting.
Hubert is one of only 35 schools certified in 2021.
In 1998, Jordan – who played for the both the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons - founded the Brian Jordan Foundation, which helps children strive to reach their full potential.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that use technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
7th grader from STEM Academy tapped for honor
Introducing young scholars to potential career options early can keep students focused and engaged in related subjects throughout middle and high school.
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Extension of Penny Sales Tax
Myers Middle School Seventh Grader is Top Student
Superintendent Woods’ Letter to Parents and Families
The redesignation for Coastal Middle School and the STEM Academy at Bartlett will be in place for three years – through 2024.
The five finalists will now move on in competition to name the District Teacher of the Year for the 2022-23 School Year.
Overall, SCCPSS 4-year cohort graduation rates range from 73.5% to 100%. SCCPSS can once again boast of two schools in the district with a 100% graduation rate.
SCCPSS has students connected to Ft. Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, 165th Airlift Wing, and Coast Guard Air Station enrolled throughout the district.
Surveys will assist the district in determining what specific support a student needs to be successful in learning recovery, social-emotional learning, and life-skill development.
Hubert Student Interveiw Poet Laureate
Garden City and Gadsden Elementary Schools will be part of the ArtsNOW SAIL program through the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's partnership.
Free COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Offered at Area High Schools.
Throughout the year, these students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom.
SCCPSS students attending Windsor Forest Elementary, White Bluff Elementary, Garrison School for the Arts and Oglethorpe Charter School received awards.
The students won the district level competition last spring before moving on to the regional rounds of the YGA Writing Competition.
Town Hall to Showcase ESPLOST Projects
Juniors and Seniors Meet Potential Employees
Coastal Middle School Student Tapped for Honor
Partnership To Provide Testing For Athletes, Band, Cheer and Other Activities
This new, state-of-the-art facility is close to 400,000 square feet and will have a capacity of 2,400 students.
Sol C. Johnson Graduate Leads Midshipmen
The ceremony was held in honor of Cherie Dennis, the district's 2021-22 Teacher of the Year who has also been named Teacher of the Year for the State of Georgia.
Children and families expect transportation services. Bus drivers are expected to deliver said services. This is a requirement of the job.
Karma is a fifth grade student at the School of Humanities at Juliette Low Elementary.
The district is always willing to listen to concerns brought by employees to administrators through the appropriate channels.
Georgia Department of Health and St. Joseph's/Candler Health System partners with Beach High School
The ESPLOST funded construction project officially opened for students in the 2020-21 School Year.
This shift goes into effect on the evening of Friday, August 27, 2021, and includes all school activities.
The facility is named the Richard R. Mole, Sr. Auditorium in honor of the school's former principal.
Vaccination Clinic for 12-17 year olds
J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center has partnered with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System for National Health Center Week!
Students submitted original, illustrated stories for the chance to win great prizes and be featured on GPB's website.
SCCPSS has expanded our phone lines to reduce call volume during peak hours.
As the 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Cherie Dennis will travel around the state and nation, as COVID-19 protocols allow, serving as an ambassador for the teaching profession in Georgia.
She will represent Georgia in the Association for Career & Technical Education's Region II competition in October 2022.
Three Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools have received National School of Excellence Awards from the PTA.
Welcome To The First Day of School!
Please know that there will be accommodations made for students with disabilities who are unable to wear a mask.
Sign up for Open House at your school!
Congratulations, Corey Straughter, Jr.!
To overcome staffing shortages, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools continue to explore various options to ensure the maximum number of students identified in Priorities 1, 2, and 3 can be transported.
Event will be held at the Savannah Mall on Saturday, July 24.
Savannah-Chatham's Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Director and staff will partner with their business and industry and economic development stakeholders to work towards achieving the EDP designation
The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and problem solving.
Students in the FBLA-PBL Stock Market Game (SMG) may work individually or in teams of two to five members to build and manage a successful investment portfolio of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, using a hypothetical $100,000.
The district HR team has been recognized by both the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators and the American Association of School Personnel Administrators.
It is time to verify your contact information for the 2021-22 school year. Verification is only required for returning students.
Each student was awarded a SILVER medal in their STAR Event category and was recognized for their accomplishments at FCCLA's 2021 Hybrid National Leadership Conference.
District Facilities will Close at 4:00pm July 7
School to Host Mobile Vaccination Site
Classes Begin Aug. 4, 2021.
Process runs through July 9, 2021
Due to critical driver shortages we are unable to guarantee transportation for all students.
Survey Seeks Public Input on ARP Act Funds
SCCPSS needs bus drivers
Each school will receive a box of supplies.
Bus Driver staffing capacity is impacting route availability.
GRE4T is an $18.5 million federal grant to expand virtual and personalized learning in the state.
The SCCPSS Division of Communications has received ten 2021 Publications and Digital Media Excellence awards from the National School Public Relations Association.
Scoliosis screening required for all 6th and 8th graders
The millage rate for the school system will be established at a meeting of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on July 16, 2021.
The Reclaiming the Joy of Teaching Award honors a preK-12 teacher that inspires authentic progressive literacy learning.
The interns are assisting supervising teachers with preparing daily activities focused on a weekly theme.
Excellence in Exhibition recognition is bestowed on exhibits that show excellence in interpretation, design, and implementation.
In-person appointments are available for anyone who needs assistance with online registration.
Students work directly with engineers and GSU students majoring in engineering
Tentative Millage Rate and Operating Budget Adopted
The estimated current year's tax digest and recommended levy along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.
The data is not cumulative and will be refreshed weekly based on new positive and close contact cases; as well as individuals entering and exiting quarantine and isolation.
Nurses Thank Leadership with Nautical Gifts
The donation includes 129 pounds of pop tabs!
This prestigious program helps prepare students to enter the workforce through skills-building and leadership development.
SCCPSS is proud to present the programs for the 2021 graduation commencement ceremonies.
Music Education for Fifth through Twelfth Grades
Stay engaged with learning through Summer Reading!
Ella's project, “How do low glycemic sugar alternatives affect bread yeast growth?" compared multiple natural sweeteners in the process of baking bread.
All high schools from the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System will be streamed live for the public to view.
We thank you for your understanding and support of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.
Tickets MUST be ordered online by 9am the day BEFORE the graduation ceremony the guests will be attending.
Jenkins Senior Awarded Community and Scholar Athlete Scholarship
SNP exceeds goals of program
Jada Evans is a Junior at Islands High School.
In February, the team competed in three events in this year's virtual Student Astronaut Challenge and walked away with a National Championship.
Along with winning second place, STEM 8th grader Edna Luna was also awarded the Global Audience prize.
Junior Fire Marshalls Deputized For Fire Safety
BOE PD Chief Terry Enoch Named Statewide Friend of the Year
Students were required to showcase a future scenario of living and working in space while incorporating one or more STEM careers or technology.
This designation indicates the school has achieved all the components of a fully functioning Leadership Academy.
Cherie Dennis is currently in her eleventh year of teaching. She is presently an ESOL teacher at Hesse K-8 School.
Parker is an 8th grade student at Georgetown K-8.
We look forward to honorable and dignified graduation ceremonies that proudly recognize our young people and appropriately celebrate this crowning achievement for the Class of 2021.
Healthcare Science Education Industry Certification is a standards-based recognition program developed and validated by healthcare professionals.
Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home.
Students Accept Checks at Monthly Meeting
Students Helping Students Succeed is a county-wide student volunteer group created in response to the challenges many of our younger students are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scholarship supports students in traditional trades
The award is given out annually to one person who has rendered Outstanding Achievement in Sports in Savannah during their career.
Seventy-two students from 15 SCCPSS schools scored high enough with entries in the recent District Student Media Competition to advance to state.
Important Reminders for Graduates
Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett and Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools like to honor staff and students for their many accomplishments.
Ash'ana is a Senior at Groves High School.
Seven Finalists To Attend Summer Program
Seniors Score Highest on SAT
Officers Recognized For Service and Achievement
Challenge Issued to Other Businesses
Preparations For In Person Graduation Underway
Theme is School Libraries Transform Learning
Strategic Planning to Help Formulate The Way Forward 2026
Construction Students Will Build Shelves
“Failure is not an option," is the astronaut motto the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy student astronaut team has followed this school year.
Books will be provided to every PreK - 3rd grade class
Need information about the new K8 school?
Hubert Middle School FCCLA students competed in 5 events with three students placing first and one in second place in the competitions.
Six students from Heard Elementary School brought home first place honors in their respective categories.
Commencement Exercises to be held at Savannah State University
Nominees Zoe Chow and Samantha Dong have been chosen for this prestigious honor bestowed on the top 10% of sixth, seventh and eighth grade competitors at a Society for Science-affiliated science and engineering fairs in the United States.
SCCPSS to Resume Operations on Friday, March 19, 2021.
Parents and staff are encouraged to monitor the weather forecast closely and stay alert to changing conditions.
New State of the Art K-8 To Open for 21-22 SY
Developed in 1974 by creativity pioneer Dr. E. Paul Torrance, FPSPI provides competitive and non-competitive components for students teaching critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
Veteran Principal to Lead New K-8 School
Program Spotlights Outstanding Teachers In Economics and Personal Finance
Community-wide effort offers several mass vaccination clinics
Erionna Fludd is an 8th grader at West Chatham Middle School.
Dubbed “SuperBowl 2.0," the competition had each department and office organized into teams named after an NFL franchise.
Youth Art Month is an annual national celebration which emphasizes the value of art education for all children and encourages support for quality art programs in schools.
One work will be framed and hung in the Cannon Tunnel Building in Washington DC for the 2021-2022 school year.
Over 100 entries in this year's exhibit
The 2021 SCCPSS AP Honor Schools are named in seven categories, based on the results of 2020 AP courses and exams.
Requests will not be accepted after this date for the 2020-21 SY.
Conference Covered Many Topics
Dual celebrations feature lunch and recognition gift
The school food pantries will stock basic food stuffs, staples and non-perishable items.
Eighth grade student Yiming Low's monologue “My Culture" has been chosen for publication in Theatrefolk's book to be released later this year.
CTAE Month is February 1-28
Students Returning to In-Person Learning on 3/2 Schedule
Refilling Stations Prevent Spread of Germs
Local VFW Post 660 recently announced the scholarship winners of their Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen competitions along with the Post’s Teacher of the Year.
Patrick is a 1st grader who attends Southwest Elementary School.
The award recognizes new CTE teachers who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers.
At last month’s "Repack the Backpack" drive-thru event, more than three hundred students received a backpack full of school supplies.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will be held virtually the week of February 1, 2021.
U.S. Presidential Scholars Among the Nation's Elite
Six Students Recognized For Speech Writing
Complete Survey by Thursday, January 14
Heard Elementary Teacher Angela Willis recently recorded a lesson for the program showing off the school's chicken coop.
In an effort to conquer the digital divide, T-Mobile is offering free hotspots in conjunction with their free or low-cost internet access program.
Find information, routes and schedules for Second Semester here.
SCCPSS students will continue Virtual Learning on January 11th and remain in that Learning Mode until at least one of three COVID-19 community spread indicators moves out of the red zone for 14 days.
Supporting Onsite Learning For Virtual Education Program
Students begin in Virtual Learning Jan 5 - 8
Department Gives Holiday Cheer with Drive-Thru
All students will return to a virtual mode of learning beginning Monday. In-person learning is planned to resume for students enrolled in the hybrid learning option on January 11th, following the winter break.
SCCPSS Department Shows Community Support
Curriculum Associates Names Extraordinary Educators
Human Resources Department Shines in Professional Organization
Gift Cards Donated to Teachers of the Year
Teacher wins luxury mountain getaway
Angelina Muskin to participate in partnership with the Library of Congress.
A food distribution event for 200 families followed
Guidelines for the safe return to school after Thanksgiving break
Savannah Music Festival brings Virtual Victories for Twilight Students
New Feature Gives Parents More Control
Student Leadership Program Recognizes SCCPSS Leaders
REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program providing promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success.
This page is intended to provide answers to many of the questions our parents and staff have about our virtual return to school.
The Board approved a resolution to remain in the current Phase III Hybrid-Expanded Learning Model for the start of the second semester in January.
SCCPSS improved its cohort graduation rate by nearly two percentage points over last year – rising from 87.8% to 89.7%.
Rice Creek and Largo Tibet Submit Videos for Family Engagement
Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to all SCCPSS students.
The Board approved motions designating a date for teachers to return to school and data thresholds that would lead to a return to all virtual learning.
Port Wentworth ELC will be closed for in-person learning and students must return to virtual learning through November 20, 2020.
7th Grade Teacher Excited to be Back in Class
Post-Secondary Options Month is designed to expose our students to the various 2 and 4 year college, technical school, certificate, military, and workforce opportunities available to them.
Book describes young girl's account of growing up
West Chatham Middle School will remain closed to in-person learning for a second week November 2-6, 2020.
New District Stadium Open
All areas of the school will be deep cleaned and disinfected while the building is closed.
The school has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. No new cases related to school staff or students have been reported this week.
We want to make SCCPSS families returning to the classroom during the Phase III hybrid learning plan aware of two operational Items of importance.
Please provide your feedback on the EOC course grade weight.
The B.O.E.P.D. Crime Prevention Vehicle has been out on the streets in different communities for a couple of months now and officers have noticed it not only draws attention from children but from adults as well.
The grant will provide Narcan and training to all officers and nurses in the district.
The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal student aid, including low-cost loans, grants, and work-study.
School closure to last one week
64 Georgia Students Selected To Serve
The Fellowship will offer the opportunity to reexamine present and future challenges in public education and reimagine what is possible for America's youth.
The focus of the competition is the mobile Space Flight Simulator designed to replicate the retired NASA Space Shuttle.
Teachers Got Game!
Melvin Nesbitt Chosen to Represent School District
13-year veteran honored for her work
Community Partners Support Phase 2 Return to Learn
National School Lunch Week will emphasize the healthy foods that are offered daily at Savannah-Chatham County Schools.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
SCCPSS football teams will begin competition Friday night, October 2, 2020.
It's not too late to register for kindergarten!
Answering your questions about procedures and protocol guiding our return to the schoolhouse.
SCCPSS families who receive free or reduced lunch must reapply each year to maintain their recipient status.
Email Addresses Needed for Phase II Return To Learn
Comcast is helping people connect to the Internet during the pandemic
Savannah Toyota had a total of 20 vendors, plus employees, bring in devices and monetary donations which the business then matched.
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next spring.
CHARACTER COUNTS! program to help instill a positive school climate
In the next few days, parents of students enrolled in the grade levels included in Phase II will be provided information on the next steps to determine if they will choose the hybrid in-person option or remain under the virtual model.
"We hope these funds will help support their plans to advance learning and deliver quality instruction in our hometown communities."
Survey Closes MONDAY, SEPT. 14 at 12:00 NOON
By now, most households have received at least one invite to respond to the 2020 Census.
The schedule will shift to Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
The Eichholz Law Firm Awards Scholarship
Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett has stated that “data will determine the date" for students to return to in person learning.
This additional option is being offered to help accommodate the scheduling needs of our families, as well as students in need of additional support.
Local auto dealerships provide funds for student technology
The district has outfitted 10 transportation buses with technology that will provide mobile Internet access for our students.
Based on the most recent data, it does not appear that the pandemic is slowing at a rate fast enough to return to in-person teaching and learning by September 8, 2020.
Ensures compliance with regulations under Title IX
Six Pillars of Character®: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship
Chapter continues to make an impact in the local community
Donations to purchase 10 SmartBusses
Funds Will Support Student Success in Online Learning
Partnership Continues Tradition of Vaden Family of Dealerships' Support of SCCPSS
New information as it evolves. Guide provided in both English and Spanish.
Students should login to the district portal to test their userID and password before school starts on August 19, 2020
Providing quality education to all students during the virtual learning period.
This is an opportunity to see and experience the online learning platform before the official site opens on August 19, 2020.
Easy Online Registration! Need help? We got you!
Even though we can't welcome our rising 6th and 9th graders in person, we are planning an experience for them that will provide a transition to their new school home and help them become VIRTUALLY UNSTOPPABLE.
Weekly Deep Cleaning Until Further Notice
Pre-K Welcome Celebration set for August 17
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes a benefit called Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) for children who received free or reduced-price school meals in the 2019-2020 school year, but their school is was closed.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching.
All SCCPSS facilities will reopen Tuesday, August 4, 2020 and the district will operate on it's regular schedule.
Tropical storm impacts could include heavy rain, wind and flooding. As a result, the decision has been made to close all buildings and District facilities on Monday in the interest of safety for our staff.
We'll share class information, learning tips, and provide an opportunity for your child to meet his/her teacher.
Budget Available for Inspection
Living Rooms to Classrooms: Making The Transition
The AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement on AP Exams by scoring a three or higher on three or more AP exams.
Raegan Dillon's award winning program, SURF-STEM Underwater Robotics Free-Enterprise, started in her 8th grade Research Design and Project Management class.
Bank of America Connects Savannah-Area Youth to Workforce Success Through Paid Virtual Summer Leadership Experience
Based on the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19, the District seeks to delay the start of the 2020-2021 school year by two weeks with the first day of instruction occurring on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
The award will be used to implement increased use of local produce by scaling up the District's current school garden program into targeted schools with a high proportion of children who are eligible for free or reduced meals.
Making the internet better and faster for everyone through internet performance testing
Dr. Miller-Fields accepts award for SCCPSS
Uniform policy relaxed for 2020-2021SY
The application process for the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy is open now and can be accessed through the school's website at: elearning.sccpss.com
Evaluators say the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has demonstrated excellence in the implementation of a comprehensive MTSS/RtI program as part of its district improvement process and has achieved notable results.
Did you know...? Millage rate remains flat for FY21
School Counselors Are Super Heroes!
The $1500 in grants will be used by Hubert's FCCLA organization to implement service projects at school and in the community to support positive causes.
Each year the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System recognizes support staff such as nurses, paraprofessionals, custodians, cafeteria workers, media clerks, counselor clerks, and secretaries.
Twenty-five Projects Funded by Horace Mann Representative
The educators, selected by the senior class at each of the public high schools as the “most inspirational," were awarded $500 each.
Each year, a select group of students in the United States are identified as academically gifted based on their exceptional standardized test scores in school and are invited to participate in the TIP program.
Find Public Wifi In Your Area
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced this year’s National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists.
ONLY New or Existing families who have had a change in address that will require their students to attend a different school need to register.
Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life.
Tidewater presents check for digital devices
Bernadette Ball-Oliver Lends Expertise
Bank South Donates to Technology@Home
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 18.881 mills, which is no increase in mills.
Current 2020 Tax Digest and Five Year History of Levy
By making the lessons available on multiple platforms, students will be able to maintain a connection with the classroom anytime, anywhere.
Windsor Forest Teacher Ernie Lee Tapped to Statewide Work Group
Report Cards Available on PowerSchool Friday
The organization celebrates young athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their school and communities in a significant way, or just have an infectious positive attitude that makes everyone around them a better person.
The Digital Video Production competition required him to submit a 3 minute or less video advertising an airline company.
The event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry level skills for understanding database usage and development in business.
The 2019-20 School Year ends on Friday, May 15th. Check here for answers to some frequently asked questions.
Meal deliveries will continue a once a week schedule with planned delivery on Tuesdays for the final two weeks of the school year.
In Georgia dual language programs, the students spend at least half of their school day in the target language and the other half-day in English.
The District’s grant application highlighted efforts to provide digital resources to students so that all students have the opportunity to obtain equitable access to resources.
Finalists progressed through several rounds of intensive competition, including interviews and performances, to be named as finalists for the 2020 Governor’s Honors Program.
The link to the online application will be available June 19, 2020.
Atom Smashers Celebrate Curbside
NHHS Seniors: Senior Phoenix Moments
Technology Drive Grows With Local Donations
SAA Seniors Roll Up to Receive Caps and Gowns
Dr. Levett is scheduled to be sworn in later this month.
We are now able to provide daily schedules of programming for the channel.
Graduates to be celebrated in virtual ceremonies
Each week the delivery schedule may be adjusted to avoid deliveries on a day when inclement weather is expected.
We hope to see each senior in the parade of cars for the curbside pickup to receive their cap, gown, honor cords, and a very special gift from the Superintendent of Schools.
For the week of April 20th, meals will be distributed on Tuesday and Thursday only.
Savannah-Chatham County Public School students (SCCPSS) can now look for lessons from some of their favorite teachers on Comcast Channel 195.
For the week of April 13th, meals will be distributed on Tuesday and Thursday only.
Google Classroom is a very popular system that is struggling under heavy loads across the globe as COVID-19 has locked the world’s population at home.
By participating in the COE program, school districts demonstrate their commitment to financial transparency.
Teachers will continue to provide assignments via electronic platforms like Google Classroom, Zoom, or others they may have used with their students this year.
For the week of April 6th, meals will be distributed on Tuesday and Thursday only.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order calling for Public Schools in the state to remain closed for in-person instruction through the end of this school year.
Each week the delivery schedule may be adjusted to avoid deliveries on days when inclement weather is expected.
More information regarding the return date for staff and students and continued plans for Independent Learning and meal delivery will be communicated in the coming days.
Parents need a PowerSchool Parent Access account to view.
Meals to be delivered to 400 designated bus stops throughout the county.
This year, ten H. V. Jenkins High School students are working to complete the eight-session program.
Annual event raises money for youth arts programs
Students will remain out of school through Wednesday, April 1, 2020, and will return to class on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
Meeting to be rescheduled
189 Georgia public schools in 58 districts received at least one award, three of those schools are in Savannah-Chatham County.
Further information will be posted on this website as needed, so we encourage you to check back regularly.
The coordination between libraries and schools strengthens the community's commitment to educational achievement and brings together shared efforts to support literacy and lifelong learning.
Hubert Middle School 8th Grader Recognized at Board Meeting
Everyone counts! Make sure you fill out the census.
Students show off their banners and costumes in the 2020 Georgia Day Parade.
Adopt-A-Classroom project provides funds for teacher supplies
Ms. Dennis is an ESOL teacher at Hesse K-8 School.
MEGAGENESIS: A College and Career Fair
Student Athletes Ink Collegiate Letters of Intent
The student has outstanding achievement in academics, lettered in varsity sports, served in the JROTC for four years, and is currently the Cadet Battalion Commander of Groves JROTC.
The Third Annual Savannah Rotary Read-In will take volunteers into public schools across Savannah-Chatham County to read for one hour and donate a book.
Isle of Hope K8 students competed in the National Student Astronaut Challenge Finals held at NASA in Florida earlier this month.
The 2020 SCCPSS AP Honor Schools are named in seven categories, based on the results of 2019 AP courses and exams.
The new Jenkins High will be a two-story, 239,000 square foot building that will replace the current facility which opened in the late 1950’s.
Certification acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.
Due to the potential for severe weather that could bring heavy winds and dangerous thunderstorms today and into the evening, all SCCPSS athletic and after-school activities are canceled this afternoon.
Garden City Youth Council Sworn In February 3
Junior from Woodville Tompkins Recognized at Board Meeting
There are games Monday through Friday at various locations. Find brackets and seedings here.
The competition has students compete with various projects centered on invention and innovation, focusing on solutions for a 21st-century world.
St. Joseph’s/Candler and SCCPSS partners to open community initiative
SCCPSS students Attend Movies that Matter as part of Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah
Dr. Ann Levett leads panel discussion & SCCPSS Students share their education experiences!
Funding from the Georgia Lottery provides a limited number of Pre-Kindergarten classes.
2nd Grade Student from Hesse K-8 Recognized at Board Meeting
Check out winners from the STEM Festival competition!
Spelling Bee Winner Takes Title
Youth volunteers who completed the training gained important skills to enable them to help in emergency situations that can arise in everyday life.
As part of their community service hours, the students sold “pulseras” – colorful bracelets woven by artisans in Nicaragua and Guatemala.
The black-tie event held at the Yamacraw Center for Performing Arts, featured performances and art exhibits by students and staff from schools throughout the district.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Choice Program Application process will kick-off at the Expo.
The types of things the system can be used for include Field Trip Fees and Spirit Wear, plus much more.
School districts throughout the state were invited to apply highlighting work in one of the eight components of the Georgia Vision Project.
The calendar takes into consideration multiple constraints and stakeholder feedback.
More time is needed to ensure all deliverables are met to include student and staff safety, ride time efficiency, cost variables, and staffing needs.
Senior at Johnson High School Receives Honor at Board Meeting
Everything starts with the Annual Showcase on the 18th featuring a Cheer Exhibition, Slam Dunk Contest, Skill Contest and 3 pt. Contest.
A parent meeting will be held at Groves High School for parents to learn more about the pathway and partnership between Groves High School, Savannah Technical College and Gulfstream on November 21, 2019.
K-5 Grade Students Recognized for Their Artwork and Essays about the Constitution
Georgetown K-8 Eighth Grade Student Receives Honor at Board Meeting
The building is scheduled to be completed for the beginning of the school year in August 2021.
Teachers were on hand to represent their school at the 2021 Teacher of the Year reception.
Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – states are required to have a “statewide accountability system" that provides information on how well schools are performing.
The workshop was led by A.J. Ali, the director of “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer.”
VeCynthia Parker and Margarita Pomare-McDonald were surprised in their classrooms this week.
Five Middle School Students Sign REACH Georgia Scholar Agreements
The Breakout Schools Award is designed to identify, recognize, and showcase Georgia high schools that are high achieving or dramatically improving student achievement.
The auditorium at Beach will include 600 seats, a raised stage, a scene shop, and dressing rooms, as well at state of the art sound and lighting systems.
In addition to earning a silver medal at the National Leadership Conference, Quamira and Olivia will be recorded in Godley Station history as the first national competitors since the school was established in 2010!
The Phil Pickens Award is named after the late Phil Pickens who served as state director of the Georgia Department of Education Special Services Dept. and founded the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership.
The Georgia Outstanding Supervisor Award is given to a social studies leader who best exemplifies the leadership role as described in the National Social Studies Supervisor’s Association Position.
There were over 4,300 entries from across the state and Cailey was among those invited to attend the annual Peanut Festival Parade and meet former President Jimmy Carter!
The ESPLOST funded project, which included an addition and remodeling, features instructional spaces designed for the Career Academies programs at the school.
White Bluff Elementary 5th Grader Receives Honor at Board Meeting
The flag will fly over Garrison School for the Arts throughout this school year in honor of Kathy Whitney, the current Savannah-Chatham Teacher of the Year.
Attendees participated in various sessions that included ideas to take back to their local chapter regarding membership, community service, middle school, national programs and competitive events.
Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett and district staff involved in the work to earn the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Award traveled to Washington, D.C. to be honored at a ceremony recognizing this year’s recipients.
Ms. Hickson was nominated for the award by Savannah Early College Class of 2019 Graduate, Nathan Castro Martinez, who is now a part of the Yale Class of 2023.
SCCPSS improved its cohort graduation rate by more than a point over last year – rising from 86.6% to 87.8%.
J.G. Smith Elementary 4th Grader Receives Honor at Board Meeting
The Golden Radish Award publicly recognizes Georgia school districts for best practices in farm to school programs.
Good attendance contributes to students doing well in school and eventually in the workplace.
The Community Education and Health Screening Clinic at Beach High School will be staffed by Allied Health Medical Specialty students and give free health screenings to community members.
More than 1,000 students applied for the honor of sitting on the Council.
The 2020 SCCPSS Graduation schedule is now available along with important information regarding new security procedures.
More than 200 students were deputized as Junior Fire Marshals.
Classes will resume and all district facilities will reopen on Monday, September 9, 2019 for staff and students.
All SCCPSS Schools and Facilities to remain Closed through Friday
All SCCPSS schools and district facilities will be closed September 3-6
If conditions dictate a need for school closures, or any other change to schedules, parents will be notified.
Our expanded security protocols will begin the weekend of August 30, 2019 at certain games and will eventually be included at all District athletic events.
Read to find out more about the replacement facilities for White Bluff Elementary and Jenkins High, along with updates on the Beach High Auditorium, Woodville Tompkins Gymnasium and other ongoing projects!
The new Pre-K and Kindergarten school was named for an educational giant in the community.
SCCPSS will receive over $8.2 million over the next five years to support these new programs.
Staff will be available to help families with anything they might need for back to school readiness.
In addition to attending 4 hours of class daily, led by native Spanish speaking teachers, students benefitted from the experience of total immersion with Spanish families
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has received the “Monitoring Review Report” from the AdvancED Review team’s visit held on March 26-28, 2019.
The SCCPSS Division of Communications has received two 2019 Publications and Digital Media awards from the National School Public Relations Association.
Read a summary of the latest meeting of the Savannah-Chatham School Board.
New Hampstead High School rising Senior Naomi Gores has been recognized with the 2019 Eddie Johnson MLET Award from the Maritime Logistics Education Taskforce.
The GASN School Nurse Awards publicly recognize school nurses statewide who demonstrate excellence in school nursing practice and leadership in school health.
Massie was recognized for the program “Pinching Pottery and Weaving Walls: American Indian STEAM”.
Isle of Hope 4th Grader Receives Honor at Board Meeting
The educators, selected by the senior class at each of the public high schools as the “most inspirational,” were awarded $500 each.
The installation considers the surrounding communities an outreach of itself in welcoming soldiers and their families to the area.
Gadsden Elementary is being recognized for teaching conscientious environmental preservation with energy-saving strategies.
Khalil’s powerful letter, “Consider Me,” won him the honor.
Students rotate on tasks and receive instruction and guidance in framing, roofing, siding, and plumbing.
The simulator is a vital component, supplementing math and problem-solving skills, in the students’ preparation to compete in NASA-University of Florida Student Astronaut Challenge.
Jacquline White Chosen to Represent School District
The honor is given to local community leaders in recognition of their dedication to improving the quality of life in the community.
Dr. Levett and 11 other district leaders from across the United States were recognized for their leadership in supporting and recognizing the Montessori pedagogy as a leading curriculum in the education field.
The athletic complex will be the first district-owned stadium in Chatham County.
Read a summary of the latest Board Meeting.
Woodville Tompkins High School Senior Receives Honor at Board Meeting
A groundbreaking will be held at the site on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will take over Daffin Park for our annual Family Engagement Day event.
Dr. M. Ann Levett was recognized as both an Outstanding Woman in Leadership and as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen.
Enhancements made to Powerschool over Spring Break may require the reinstallation of the smartphone app or the replacement of the existing bookmark website of the portal to view.
Adkins will now advance to the State Level Competition in Atlanta which will be held at the end of April.
LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students.
Coastal Middle School 8th Grader Receives Honor at Board Meeting
Digital flyers will be sent directly to parents who see them as visually engaging images right on their smartphone or computer screen.
The job fair will allow employers, recruitment officers and college admissions representatives the opportunity to meet with students from all eleven Savannah-Chatham high schools.
Ms. Whitney teaches gifted students Kindergarten and First Grade students at Garrison School for the Arts.
The Veterinary Science Program at Islands High School is the only Choice Program of its kind in the state of Georgia, and the first and only Veterinary Science Program in Georgia to receive Industry Certification.
The factors considered in naming the STAR student are class rank and SAT Scores. The student then chooses to honor a teacher who has been influential in their education as their STAR Teacher.
Read to find out more about the replacement facilities for White Bluff Elementary School and Jenkins High School as well as plans for the New Hampstead K8 and other ongoing projects!
The honor recognizes Demetris Alston as one of Savannah's “deepest" young authors, whose creative writing is among the most skilled, original, and fearless in the county.
Benedict offers students with mid-level grade point averages an opportunity to further their education at one of the region’s most affordable colleges.
A printed copy will be sent home with you child on Tuesday.
The 2019 AP Honor Schools are named in six categories, based on the results of 2018 AP courses and exams.
Are you a student looking for summer employment? Read more!
Participants shared their photographs from the journey and described their experiences with emphasis on how they will integrate them into curriculum and classroom practice.
Preparing for success at finals required a lot of dedication as the 18 student team members practiced between 10 and 20 hours each week, including after school and weekends, beginning last August.
Bloomingdale Elementary 2nd Grader Receives Honor at Board Meeting
This is the youngest team the Savannah Arts Academy has ever taken into competition.
Congratulations to Amit Golan!
The FETC STEM Excellence Awards recognize excellence and innovation in the field of STEM education at the primary, middle and high school levels.
Nearly 300 students from 32 SCCPSS schools at all levels participated for the chance to advance to regional competition on February 9th at Valdosta State University.
The Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award honors sportsmanship demonstrated by athletes as well as that of fellow students, parents, coaches and spectators alike, making the award a tribute to the entire school community.
Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah and the Georgia Film Academy at Savannah Technical College will pair our students with a current GFA student to learn about working on set or in a production office.
The students collected and donated 339 gift cards totaling over $2,500 to assist those impacted by the federal government shutdown.
The STEM Academy at Bartlett was the state of Georgia’s first STEM-certified middle school and is just the second STEAM-certified middle school in the state.
The Student Affairs Support Services Center (SASSC) helps to eliminate barriers to students’ academic success and assist families in gaining stability which often correlates to a student’s academic experience.
The school is one of the top three finalists for the FETC STEM Excellence Award which will be announced on January 30th.
The calendar was developed in a manner that maximizes student achievement, represents feedback received by the Board’s Calendar Committee, and includes certain administrative requirements.
The fifteen SCCPSS student-athletes participating will be among a total 45 players making up Team Georgia.
New Hampstead Senior Receives Honor at Board Meeting
Coastal Middle School will be recognized at the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders conference in Athens on January 28th, as well as at the annual National Forum Schools to Watch conference in Washington, D.C. in June.
SCCPSS Staff and Board of Education members come up with an annual list of priorities to send to Atlanta with our local legislative delegation.
Savannah Early College student Nathan Castro is one of only 19 students from the state of Georgia to qualify to advance to the interview stage of the United States Senate Youth Program this fall.
SCCPSS Lead Nurse Lisa Wilson, Juliette Gordon Low Elementary School Nurse Ja’net Nevels, and Pooler Elementary School Nurse Marla Danis were recognized as Allied Health Professionals.
Over thirty-two teams will compete in a tournament that will bring out the best in High School Athletics!
The event helps make the connection between our programs of study and college and career options through information available at school, collegiate, and business displays
5th Grade Student from Pooler Elementary Receives Honor at Board Meeting
Johnson High students not only held their own with universities such as UGA, Ohio State and Kennesaw State, but came home with two awards!
Read a summary of the latest Board Meeting
7th Grade Student from STEM Academy Receives Honor at Board Meeting
This is Isle of Hope K8’s THIRD first place state STEM Education award since 2014.
2018 winners will be announced at the Seventh Annual STEM Education Awards Assembly being held Friday, November 2nd at Loudermilk Center in Atlanta.
This is the eleventh year that the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Division of Finance has participated in the MBA program – showing a commitment to sound fiscal management and budgetary policies.
Teachers were on hand to represent their school at the 2020 Teacher of the Year reception.
The new school is being designed for 650 students at a projected cost of $22,600,000.
Deloach is considered one of the best players in the country and has been recruited by a number of college football powerhouses.
Parents and guardians can pick up a paper application for Free or Reduced Lunch at the school sites or at the Application Center located at 3609 Hopkins Street.
M.A.L.E. Dreamers is a mentorship program for male students in 6th through 8th grade at West Chatham Middle School.
ArtsNow’s smART Literacy! initiative will deliver professional development and job-embedded training in literacy-based arts integration to Garrison School for the Arts, Heard Elementary School, and Marshpoint Elementary School.
Ms. Kiwonda Riley was honored at the latest Teacher of the Year Flag Raising ceremony.
The selection highlights the school’s success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment.
The theme, “Lots 2 Love,” encourages students and school nutrition professionals across the country to share what they love most about school lunch programs.
All facilities are in good condition and ready for reopening tomorrow.
An update will be provided on Thursday afternoon regarding school operations on Friday, October 12, 2018.
SCCPSS remains in constant contact with the Chatham Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service for the most up to date information associated with this storm.
SCCPSS officials will continue to monitor weather conditions over the next 24 hours and are closely reviewing forecasts that indicate a potential for severe weather on Thursday, October 11, 2018.
SCCPSS seeks feedback for the development of the 19-20 Academic School Year Calendar
Monday, October 8, 2018, is now a regular school day. All students will report to class at their designated bell time.
SCCPSS offers background on the budget process, public school finance, and the use of a Tax Anticipation Note.
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools make ensuring the safety of students, staff and our facilities a top priority.
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools had two first place winners in both the Pre-K thru 2nd grade level and the 3rd thru 5th grade level!
21st Century Community Learning Centers provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.
Grants have been awarded to organizations from 25 cities as part of a national “FAFSA Completion Challenge,” which aims to increase FAFSA completion rates in urban areas.
Garrison School for the Arts 8th Grader Trenton Brockington has been selected as a member of the 2018-19 Student Advisory Council for State School Superintendent Richard Woods.
The SY2017-18 graduation rate is 86.6% - a 2.3 point jump over the previous year.
The Garrison School for the Arts fine arts’ faculty has developed a series of workshops directed at helping students prepare for their middle school audition.
SCCPSS Administration has designated October 8th as a recommended make-up day.
All facilities will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, September 17, 2018.
The Districts Central Office facility located at 208 Bull Street will be closed to the public on Friday, September 14th.
There will be no school for students on Friday, September 14th, 2018, due to potential severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Florence.
All schools are expected to remain open and on their regular operational schedule this week.
It’s a yearlong STEM project related to community problems.
Savannah-Chatham County Public School Officials are closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Florence.
Four meetings in September will solicit recommendations and feedback to improve safety and security in SCCPSS schools.
Kristen Horan Named Student of the Month for August 2018
Gould Elementary's 21st Century Program received Certificates of Excellence in a number of areas.
On Friday, August 17, 2018, there were smiles all around as Gould teachers and administrators delivered donated books to the students and teachers at Marshpoint Elementary School!
Seventeen year old Taequan Mitchell received a plaque on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from Savannah Fire Chief Charles Middleton.
The visit gave officers the opportunity to learn about and, in a tour following the information session, to see a variety of behaviors that they may encounter when dealing with a citizen who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
There were smiles all around at Butler Elementary School on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 as Comcast partnered with SCCPSS to host a digital literacy assembly.
SCCPSS families who receive free/reduced lunch must reapply each year to maintain their recipient status.
Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career High School has partnered with the J.W. Fanning Institute to provide a robust leadership program for students, faculty, and staff during the 2018-2019 school year.
SCCPSS Invites you to our Back-to-School Showcase at Savannah Mall.
S. Denise Watts, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools 208 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401 superintendent@sccpss.com
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