Coastal Heritage Society is proud to announce the first indoor expansion of Savannah Children’s Museum!
Learn more about the STEAM Center and sign up for exclusive updates here,
The Savannah Children’s Museum will have its first indoor space by the end of 2025.
The STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum will be housed in the historic storehouse building at the neighboring Georgia State Railroad Museum, a museum also operated by Coastal Heritage Society.
The 100-year-old industrial building is being transformed into a modern learning environment, which will house an exhibit called “Numbers in Nature,” an innovative STEAM exhibition scheduled to open in late 2025. This interactive experience makes complex concepts accessible by revealing the mathematical patterns found all around us—in nature, music, art, and architecture.
Featured in the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze of repeating triangles, reflections, and illusions. Visitors will navigate the maze and uncover the secrets hidden inside- including the way out.
Interested in contributing to the continued efforts of Savannah Children’s Museum’s expansion? Please email development@chsgeorgia.org or donate using this link.
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If you’re like me, you know how tough it can be to watch your child struggle with reading — especially when you know how smart and capable they really are.
At Savannah Educational Consultants, we get it. That’s why we’re offering a special summer program designed just for students with dyslexia and reading challenges.
It’s called “Read to Succeed”, and it’s all about giving kids the tools — and the confidence — they need to become successful readers.
Here’s what you can expect: Small, focused groups and one-on-one support Certified instructors trained in programs like Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading Fun, multisensory lessons that actually make reading click Real progress you’ll be able to see — and they’ll be proud of
Program Details: 4 weeks starting June 2025 Monday–Thursday | 2 hour daily sessions At Savannah Educational Consultants $1,500 total
We’ll also check in with you weekly, offer simple things you can do at home, and celebrate every win — big or small.
Here’s the truth: Real, lasting change in reading takes more than a quick fix. It takes the right kind of teaching, the right kind of practice, and a whole lot of encouragement.
This summer could be the turning point your child needs.
Spots are limited, and we want every child to get the attention they deserve — so if you’re thinking about it, now’s the time!
Reserve your spot by calling today 912-238-9552
Let’s help your child walk into next school year feeling proud, capable, and ready to shine.
Seth Bonder Camp is at Georgia Tech Savannah this summer for 9th – 12th graders, July 7th – 11th, 2025!
The Seth Bonder Summer Program in Computational and Data Science Engineering is intended for high school students interested in computer science and engineering who have no or minimal background in data science and computer programming.
The program only requires that participants can use a browser and have a desire to learn computational and data science through meaningful and exciting applications in machine learning, optimization, computational social science, and genomics. The Level 1 program allows students to start from Level 1 with the Snap! visual programming language. The key computational concepts are introduced using a small robot (“Karel the Robot”) navigating in a grid world. Lunch is included in the cost!
What: CTAE Summer Camp offers enrichment opportunities in various career and technical education fields.
When: June 2 – June 12 (no camp on Fridays) (Additional sessions may be added based on camp enrollment and demand) Where: Woodville Tompkins Career & Technical High School in Savannah.
Time: 8am – 3pm, with before and after care options from 7:30am – 5:30pm Camp Cost: $250 Total, Before & After Care Additional: $50 Total (covers June 2 – June 12).
Be A Boss: Entrepreneurial Ventures is a dynamic summer camp where students learn the fundamentals of business, innovation, and leadership through hands-on projects and real-world challenges. Campers will develop their own business ideas, pitch them to a panel of mentors, and gain the confidence to think like future entrepreneurs.
Code Quest & Booming Robotics; This is an exciting summer camp where students dive into the world of coding, robotics, and problem-solving through interactive tasks and hands-on projects. Students will design, build, and program their own robots while developing critical thinking and teamwork skills for the future.
Discovering Ag: This is an engaging program where students explore the science, technology, and careers behind gardening, food production, and sustainability. Through hands-on and interactive projects, students will gain a deeper understanding of how agriculture impacts their daily lives and the world around them.
Gear Up: Trade Skills Adventure is an interactive summer camp where students explore hands-on careers in the skilled trades, from construction and welding to electrical work and automotive repair. Through guided projects and expert mentorship, participants will gain practical skills, problem-solving experience, and insight into high-demand career paths.
Health Heroes: Future Medics is an inspiring summer program where students explore the world of healthcare through hands-on activities, medical simulations, and expert-led workshops. Campers will learn basic first aid, discover various medical careers, and develop skills that could one day help save lives.
Master Chef in the Making: This is a fun and interactive summer program where students learn essential cooking skills, kitchen safety, and the art of creating delicious meals. Through hands-on culinary challenges and expert guidance, campers will explore new flavors, techniques, and the joy of cooking.
Ready, Set, Action: Film Production is a dynamic summer experience where students dive into the world of filmmaking, learning scriptwriting, cinematography, and video editing. Students will collaborate to produce their own short films, gaining hands-on experience in bringing creative stories to life on screen.
STEAM Dream. This is an exciting summer camp where students explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on projects and creative problem-solving. Students will engage in experiments, design challenges, and interactive activities that inspire innovation and a passion for discovery.
Red Carpet Ready: Spa & Beauty is a fun and creative summer study where students explore skincare, hairstyling, makeup, and self-care techniques. Through hands-on activities and guidance, students will learn beauty tips, wellness routines, and the confidence to shine inside and out.
These popular camps will take place June 2-18 2025 Monday through Thursday from 9AM-3PM @ the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah. Student drop off and pick up will be at the Student Union. Students are encouraged to bring lunch and snacks.
Grades 3-7: Enrichment Courses in English Language Arts, Science, Math and World Languages
Let Savannah Scholars help improve your high school student’s access to and graduation from a best-fit college!
Savannah Scholars is a free, eight-year comprehensive program. Applicants who are accepted into the program are inducted in the fall of their high school freshman year. Students in the program are then supported and advised throughout high school.
Savannah Scholars provides the following:
*Informative workshops that build a student’s and family’s college knowledge
*Peer support through a positive cohort of like-minded students
*1:1 mentoring, starting sophomore year
*College visits all four years of high school
*Free ACT test preparation
*Access to on-campus, pre-college seminars and classes
*Individualizedcollege counseling, including the application and selection processes
*Ongoing persistence counseling to ensure a positive transition to and through college
Looking for a fun and enriching summer experience for your middle schooler?
Savannah Educational Consultants– the popular Southeast Georgia resource that provides esteemed college, career counseling/coaching, academic support, tutorial, and evaluation services for students and adults – is offering TWO engaging literacy programs this June 2025— one in-person in Savannah, and one live online — both designed to spark curiosity, build reading confidence, and beat the summer slide!
Mondays and Wednesdays in June • 90-minute sessions
This online class is perfect for busy families or students outside the Savannah area. Each week, we’ll explore incredible stories with layered themes and fun twists.
Books:
• The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
• A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L’Engle & Hope Larson
Boosts comprehension, critical thinking, and literary analysis
Join from anywhere | Interactive + small group format
Led by distinguished educator: Celeste Martin Nathan
Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps for students in rising 2nd – 12th grade on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
Come to Georgia Tech Savannah for a STEAM Break day camp where every day this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM! Join us for one day or all five days.
Georgia Tech Savannah, March 31st – April 4th | 9 am – 3 pm
Monday – Science
Tuesday – Technology
Wednesday – Engineering
Thursday – Art
Friday – Mathematics
For: 1st – 5th Graders
Dates and Times: March 31st – April 4th | 9 am – 3 pm
We are in the home stretch for the end of the school year!
As of today March 6, only 46 more school days remain in the 2024-2025 school year.
Have you checked your student’s grades to see how they are doing so they can finish the year strong with good grades? It’s quick and easy through PowerSchool.
Make sure you are signed up and your contact information is up to date so you can:
Students participate in separate tracks (per age group) of three classes lasting one hour each. The event kicks off with an Expo to learn about schools, universities, and Engineering companies in the Coastal Empire.
Then as the students break off for classes, the adults are invited to stay and learn how to keep the students interested in STEM and how to prepare them for school. See the full agenda here. This event is promoted for females to attend but is open to all students!
This year’s event also lands on International Women’s Day!
The list of SCCPSS STAR students and teachers recognized include:
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Beach High –
STAR Student Krutarth Patel
STAR Teacher Tamara Innerarity
Groves High –
STAR Student Caleb Heyliger
STAR Teacher Dewayne Mobley
Islands High –
STAR Student Tin Chan
STAR Teacher Jessica Lyons
Jenkins High –
STAR Student Liam McDaniel
STAR Teacher Theresa Luciano
Johnson High –
STAR Student Thien An Duc Nguyen
STAR Teacher Tiffanie Andrews
New Hampstead High –
STAR Student Cody Huynh
STAR Teacher Rachel Wipper
Savannah Arts Academy –
STAR Student William Maher
STAR Teacher Vanessa Routh
Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy –
STAR Student Isabella Frazier
STAR Teacher – Eunju Jung
Savannah Classical Academy –
STAR Student Danilo Saenz De Viteri/
STAR Teacher Venecia Whyte-Foster
Savannah Early College –
STAR Student Sintayehu Jones
STAR Teacher Antoinette Kavoori
School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High –
STAR Student Jayden Golden
STAR Teacher Tonya Smith
Windsor Forest High –(a tie between two qualifying students)
STAR Student Qur’an Chapman
STAR Teacher Brooklyn Howard
STAR Student Tristan Doan
STAR Teacher John Callahan
Woodville-Tompkins High –
STAR Student Faith Agbehonou
STAR Teacher Angela Wright
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Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps for students in rising 2nd – 12th grade on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
Children one year old and walking independently through four years old are welcome to participate during the hours of 8am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
When your child attends JEA Preschool, you’ll be part of the JEA community. Many parents have made life-long friends with families they’ve met through this preschool. The preschool program includes enrichment activities, swim lessons, gardening program and more.
Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule.
This accomplishment is a testament to the school staff dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing high-quality, innovative education to the students.
Other SCCPSS advancing schools STEAM schools include: The STEM Academy at Bartlett and AB Williams Elementary School.
Executing (State Certified) STEAM schools in Savannah include: Heard Elementary & Tybee Island Maritime Academy.
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Savannah Chatham public schools Pre-K through 2nd grade students now have their very own PLAY cards thanks to the READ UNITED initiative – a positive program that provides children with fines-free borrowing and access to digital materials, helping improve literacy.
United Way of the Coastal Empire, SCCPSS, and Live Oak Public Libraries are teaming up to promote the use of Live Oak Public Libraries PLAY Cards to utilize library resources.
Donato’s Pizza is sponsoring a pizza party for the grade with the MOST CHECKOUTS in February 2025.
United Way of the Coastal Empire provides roundtrip Lyft passes (up to $26 each way) through the Ride United Transportation Access program to help families get to the library. To request a ride pass, ask your student’s teacher for details.
Along with books, the PLAY Card provides free or discounted access to:
State Parks & Museums
Telfair Academy
Savannah Children’s Museum
Skidaway Island State Park
Wormsloe State Historic Site
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The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has two programs for our youngest learners. Students are eligible for the state-funded Pre-K programs in the 2025-26 school year if they will be four years old by September 1 and reside in Chatham county.
Learn more and apply for the free Pre-K lottery here.
The Little Acorn Academy is a full day program for 3 year olds. Learn more and apply online here.
Students must enter a lottery to be placed in one of these programs. The lottery for each is open Jan. 11 through Jan. 31 2025.
Some Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school open houses scheduled to take place this week of Jan. 20 are postponed due to the winter weather. Please see below for a list of rescheduled dates & times.
Rescheduled SCCPSS Open Houses
*GARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Choice Program Open House
Monday January 27th from 5:30-7:00.
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*MARSHPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Choice Program Open House:
Thursday, January 30th from 5:00-6:00
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*WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS TECHNICAL & CAREER HIGH SCHOOL
CHOICE PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE:
Rescheduled- Wednesday, January 29 6:00-7:30PM
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This program offers a classical education with engaging academics, outdoor play, and personalized attention in small classes. Plus, Pre-K students get priority admission to our free Kindergarten program! Space is limited, so apply today.
Learn more about the program and start your application here.
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The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System invites you to the Student Success Expo 2025 & STEM Festival @ Savannah Civic Center, 10AM-3PM Sat. Jan. 11.
Join SCCPSS in celebrating students and showcasing the district’s Choice programs!
CHOICE programs in the spotlight. Don’t miss the Teddy Bear Clinic, STEM festival and much more.
There will be additional parking at Garrison K8, 649 West Jones St. Complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be provided.
Only CLEAR BAGS will be permitted in the venue.
SCCPSS will offer shredding services for the community. Shredding will be available at the Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Participants will be limited to three boxes of personal documents per individual.)
The Choice Application window opens on January 11, 2025. Apply online at choice.sccpss.com.
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Make plans to attend an informative Open House on Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Here’s a chance for Savannah middle and high school students to meet and hear insights from DeKalb County CEO and historian Michael Thurmond. This would be an stimulating FREE local event for students to receive extra credit for attending.
The 2024-2025 Georgia History Festival lecture will feature Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO, historian, former Commissioner of Labor, and former member of the Georgia General Assembly on Thurs. Nov. 14, 6PM.
This engaging lecture will highlight the founding of the Georgia colony under the leadership of General James Edward Oglethorpe and examines Oglethorpe’s philosophical and moral evolution from slave trader to abolitionist. Mr. Thurmond is also the author of Freedom: Georgia’s Antislavery Heritage, 1733-1865 and A Story Untold: Black Men and Women in Athens History.
Location: The lecture will take place at Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street, in Savannah.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
This would be an ideal program for middle and high school age learners.
