Lottery applications open for 2025-26 Savannah-Chatham public schools Pre-K & CHOICE programs

Free Pre-K & Little Acorn Academy

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.

Learn more here.

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CHOICE programs

CHOICE Program Applications will be available from Jan. 11, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2025. Learn more and apply online here.

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See the list of SCCPSS school open houses here.

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New full-day preschool now enrolling @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

There’s a new option in Pooler for your childcare and preschool learning needs.  

A full-day preschool program is now enrolling at Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.

For ages 2-5. Hours are 7AM-6PM. School hours are 8:30AM-3:15PM.

Come see in person what this preschool has to offer you. Call to schedule a tour at 912.348.2017 or drop in Mon-Fri between 10AM-2PM.

Advanced Academics Academy’s new preschool offers: small classes; enhanced safety protocols; a degreed, experienced teaching team.

Advanced Academics Academy is @ 605 US Hwy 80 in Pooler.

Learn more here.

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Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler 

School searching in Pooler? Visit Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler at an open house on Sun. Feb. 23 2025, 3-5PM

Learn more about this private Pooler school here.

SACS serves grades Preschool-8th grade, housing an Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, and Middle School. 

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Apply now for annual Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2025-2026 school year

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. 

Apply online here.

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

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SCCPSS Student Success Expo 2025

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.

Learn more here.

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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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2025 Open House Jan. 9.

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.

Register online here.

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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Mother’s Morning Out program: Sharkie School at Savannah Sharks, Richmond Hill

Registration is open for Sharkie School 2024-2025 for ages 3-6.

These Mother’s Morning Out programs in Savannah & Richmond Hill are all about nurturing little hearts and minds, helping them grow and learn through joyful moments!

Sharkie School in Richmond Hill will be in Savannah Sharks new Richmond Hill facility.

Registration is now open.

Learn more & register online here.

Questions? Call 912.308.3818 or learn more here.

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Find info on the Friday Toddler Playdate Program @ Richmond Hill Savannah Sharks here.

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading

Office number: 912.308-3818- Text anytime.

2 Locations: Savannah & Richmond Hill

• Savannah, GA 31404  1686 East President Street
• Richmond Hill, GA 31324 82a Longwood Drive

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New full-day preschool opens Nov. 4 @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

There’s a new option in Pooler for your childcare and preschool learning needs.  

A full-day preschool program opens Nov. 4 2024 at Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.

For ages 2-5. Hours are 7AM-6PM. School hours are 8:30AM-3:15PM.

Come see in person what this preschool has to offer you. Call to schedule a tour at 912.348.2017 or drop in Mon-Fri between 10AM-2PM.

Advanced Academics Academy’s new preschool offers: small classes; enhanced safety protocols; a degreed, experienced teaching team.

Advanced Academics Academy is @ 605 US Hwy 80 in Pooler.

Learn more here.

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New full-day preschool opens Nov. 4 @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

There’s a new option in Pooler for your childcare and preschool learning needs.  

A full-day preschool program opens Nov. 4 2024 at Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.

For ages 2-5. Hours are 7AM-6PM. School hours are 8:30AM-3:15PM.

Come see in person what this preschool has to offer you. Call to schedule a tour at 912.348.2017 or drop in Mon-Fri between 10AM-2PM.

Advanced Academics Academy’s new preschool offers: small classes; enhanced safety protocols; a degreed, experienced teaching team.

Advanced Academics Academy is @ 605 US Hwy 80 in Pooler.

Learn more here.

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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2024-25 Open House Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 9.

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.

Register online here.

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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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2024-25 Open House Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 9.

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.

Register online here.

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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Tour Calvary Day School, which offers an Early Learning Center as well as PreK through 12th grade

Calvary Day School’s Open House events will be November 14, 2024 and January 16, 2025!

During these sessions, you’ll have the chance to meet our administration, teachers, counselors, and coaches. Participate in our Q&A to get all your questions answered and hear directly from student prefects about their experiences.

You’ll also enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Calvary Day School campus and receive an extra incentive for attending.

Registration is required. Sign up for the Nov. 14 Open House here.

Come see how Calvary Day School can be the perfect fit for your family!

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Spots for 3-year-olds available now @ JEA Preschool Savannah

Looking for a quality early childhood center – a loving and safe environment for your child ?

JEA Preschool Savannah has spots available now for three-year-olds. In January, JEA Preschool will open a classroom for one-year-old children.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule. 

Schedule a tour here.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah here.

Questions? Email Jodi Sadler   jodi@savj.org or Heather Lieberfarb  asstdirector@savj.org

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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2024-25 Open House Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 9.

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.

Register online here.

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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Calvary Day School in Savannah

Calvary Day School admissions applications for the 2025-26 academic year are opening Tuesday, September 3 2024.

The application, key admission dates, and other helpful information can be found on the Calvary Day School website.

The first round of applications closes on February 28 2025, so submit yours today!

Learn more about this private PreK-12th grade Savannah school. here.

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New classrooms opening August 2024 @ JEA Preschool Savannah

Looking for a quality early childhood center?

Looking for a loving and safe environment for your child ?

Looking to be a part of a community?

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule. 

Schedule a tour here.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah here.

Questions? Email Jodi Sadler   jodi@savj.org or Heather Lieberfarb  asstdirector@savj.org

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Aspire Savannah private school offers lower, upper elementary & middle school

Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Industrial vs Inquiry” on inquiry-based learning. Read more here.

Aspire Savannah is an independent, private learner-led environment in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood. 

At Aspire Savannah, the focus is on cultivating a love of learning and becoming an expert learner by being actively involved in the learning process.

The school will serve ages 5.5-13 for the 2024-25 school year. 

Learn more about the school here. 

Inquire here. 

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New classrooms opening August 2024 @ JEA Preschool Savannah

Looking for a quality early childhood center?

Looking for a loving and safe environment for your child ?

Looking to be a part of a community?

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule. 

Schedule a tour here.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah here.

Questions? Email Jodi Sadler   jodi@savj.org or Heather Lieberfarb  asstdirector@savj.org

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Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler is for ages 2 to 8th grade

Enrollment is filling up @ Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler which offers preschool, kindergarten, elementary, & middle school. Before & after-care also offered.

Tour this private micro school’s new campus. Call 912.348.2017.

Advanced Academics Academy offers full day school year for PreK-8th grade and half-day homeschool year for K-8.

Learn more & enroll here.

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Early Childhood Program for ages 3 & 4 @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

The mission of the Savannah Adventist Christian Early Childhood Center is to help young children gain the confidence they need to become lifelong learners. 

Mornings are full of many learning activities, singing, socialization, and physical activity. Those who are registered for early morning or afternoon care will follow a schedule which includes rest time, planned activities, and free play.

Early morning care is available from 7-8AM. The Morning Learning Program runs from 8AM to Noon. Afternoon care is available from noon-3:30PM or noon-6PM (5PM on Fridays).

Enjoy a family-feel to the school’s classrooms, with a maximum of 14 children in each Early Childhood classroom.

Learn more & apply online here.

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Memorial Day School in Savannah congratulates the school’s class of 2024.

Interested in Memorial Day School, a private, independent PreK-12th grade school in Midtown Savannah?

Registration is open for the 2024-25 school year. Learn more here.

Memorial – founded in 1971 – is known for its family atmosphere, small class size, and individual attention. Learn more here.

Why Choose Memorial Day School:

*Celebrating more than 50 years of success

*Individual attention with small class sizes

*Family atmosphere in a Christian environment

*Cognia-accredited

*Supportive faculty and staff who provide one-on-one attention and mentorship

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Want to learn more? 

For a private tour, contact Director of Admissions Jamie Lane at 912-352-4535 or via email.

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Savannah Classical Academy will offer a tuition-based Pre-K for 2024-25 school year

Savannah Classical Academy introduces new Pre-Kindergarten program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year for Savannah Classical Academy Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) . Click here to learn more about the program and submit your application.

Savannah Classical Academy’s new tuition-based Pre-K program for the 2024-25 school year starts August 1, 2024 and runs for 36 weeks, mirroring SCA’s K-12 program. This program will offer students an opportunity to benefit from classical education and experience SCA’s core values earlier in their schooling.

To be eligible for the 2024-2025 school year, children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2024.

The SCA program is not a free Georgia Lottery funded program. Cost is $175 per week.

Students enrolled in Pre-K will have priority enrollment into the following school year’s kindergarten class, which is available free of charge to any student living in Chatham County. 

Embark on a journey of discovery and growth with Savannah Classical Academy’s Pre-K program. Apply for your child’s place before June 21^st and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on tuition fees. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your little one a head start in a world of classical education and core virtues. Apply now and take the first step towards a bright academic future for your child.

Parents may submit their application via the online application here.

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Savannah Classical K-12 Applications

Families may submit an application for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 waiting lists. All K-12 students in Chatham County are eligible to apply.

Savannah Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving Chatham County residents. Offering an academically rigorous education and an environment that fosters academic excellence, Savannah Classical Academy offers a high quality choice for families in our community.

Join the wait lists here.

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Savannah Classical Academy will offer a tuition-based Pre-K for 2024-25 school year

Savannah Classical Academy introduces new Pre-Kindergarten program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year for Savannah Classical Academy Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) . Click here to learn more about the program and submit your application.

Savannah Classical Academy’s new tuition-based Pre-K program for the 2024-25 school year starts August 1, 2024 and runs for 36 weeks, mirroring SCA’s K-12 program. This program will offer students an opportunity to benefit from classical education and experience SCA’s core values earlier in their schooling.

To be eligible for the 2024-2025 school year, children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2024.

The SCA program is not a free Georgia Lottery funded program. Cost is $175 per week.

Students enrolled in Pre-K will have priority enrollment into the following school year’s kindergarten class, which is available free of charge to any student living in Chatham County. 

Parents may submit their application via the online application here.

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Savannah Classical K-12 Applications

Families may submit an application for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 waiting lists. All K-12 students in Chatham County are eligible to apply.

Savannah Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving Chatham County residents. Offering an academically rigorous education and an environment that fosters academic excellence, Savannah Classical Academy offers a high quality choice for families in our community.

Join the wait lists here.

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Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler

If you’re thinking it’s time for a change, come see why a micro school is a great place for your child to thrive.

Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler – a private, micro school – offers small classes, hands-on learning, a customized curriculum with certified educators for ages 2-8th grade, plus before/after care.  

If you already left a non-refundable deposit elsewhere, and are ready for a change, Advanced Academics Academy will give you a credit on your tuition.

Advanced Academics offers: ability-based learning, cross-curricular projects, gifted certified educators & more.

Class size is limited for a great experience. 

Learn more here.

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