This year organizers are partnering with the National Portfolio Association to host individual reviews for visual art students at the SAME LOCATION.
Showcase your artistic evolution. Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities.
Information for registration for their fair is HERE, but walk-ins are also allowed and encouraged.
No need to register for the SAA Fair. All area high school students are encouraged to attend.
In conjunction with the NPA fair, there will be more than 50 colleges represented.
**Register for Sharkie School – an engaging and enriching Mother’s Morning Out Program for your little Shark (walking to age 5)!**
Dive into a fun-filled day designed to spark imagination, creativity, and social growth in a safe, nurturing environment!
At Sharkie School, each morning is packed with hands-on activities and joyful play your child will love.
Daily Highlights Include:**
* Morning Meeting, Story Time & Indoor Play * Creative Crafts & Educational Activities * Obstacle Courses, Group Games & Active Play * Bouncy House, Trampoline Fun & Music & Dancing
Whether it’s their first big splash into a group setting or part of their weekly routine, your little Shark will thrive in a day full of laughter, learning, and movement!
Now Live on SCCPSS.com: Let’s Talk! We’ve made it easier than ever to connect with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.
What is Let’s Talk?
Let’s Talk is a new chat-based communication tool available on our website. Whether you have a question, need support, or want to share feedback, Let’s Talk helps you get answers quickly—anytime, from any device.
Here’s What You Can Do:
*Get instant answers to frequently asked questions
*Access 24/7 support from your phone, tablet, or computer
*Connect with the right department – without the wait
*Enjoy a mobile-friendly, multilingual experience
*Your Voice Matters. Let’s Talk.
Visit SCCPSS.com and click the “Contact Us” tab to start the conversation or click on the Let’s Talk button on your mobile phone!
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In honor of America 250, Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah is giving away 25 FREE field trips to local schools and co-ops!
Teachers from surrounding counties are invited to enter our raffle for a chance to explore the American Revolution at Savannah History Museum with their students.
Don’t miss the chance to make history come alive! Enter today here.
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Savannah-Chatham County public schools start Aug. 4 2025. Find school bell times, school open house schedule and more back to school info here.
Have you moved? Need help with registration? There’s help. Two registration events will be held to assist families. Details here.
SC Tax Free Weekend, Aug. 1-3 2025
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend, also known as the Sales Tax Holiday, is scheduled for August 1-3, 2025. It begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on the following Sunday. During this 72-hour period, eligible items can be purchased without paying the state’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes.
A wide range of items, primarily geared towards back-to-school needs, are included in the tax exemption. These include:
Clothing and accessories
Footwear
School supplies (used for school assignments)
Computers, software, and printers
Certain bed and bath items
Exemption applies to both in-store and online purchases of qualifying items.
No Tax Free Weekend in Georgia
Georgia does not have a tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping any more. The state legis.lature did not renew the initiative, which previously allowed shoppers to purchase items like clothing, computers, and school supplies without paying sales tax. The last tax-free weekend in Georgia was in 2016.
Eleven Savannah-Chatham County Public School System students have been named Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) Finalists & Alternates. GHP is a coveted residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school rising juniors and rising seniors. Congratulations to these SCCPSS finalists & alternates!
Finalists
John Lemburg – Social Studies – Jenkins High School
Aranza Pereira – Social Studies – Jenkins High School
Laura Varner – Communicative Arts – Savannah Arts Academy
Ryon Coleman – Music/Piano – Savannah Arts Academy
Cailey D’Aguillo – Music/Voice: Soprano – Savannah Arts Academy
Gracie Miller – Music/Woodwind: Clarinet – Savannah Arts Academy
Ashley Carnes – Music/Woodwind: Flute – Savannah Arts Academy
Madden Holmes – Social Studies – Savannah Arts Academy
Valerie Flores – World Languages/Spanish – Savannah Arts Academy
Alternates
Samuel Barrow – Music/Strings: Violin – Savannah Arts Academy
Leathan Warner – Music/Woodwind: Clarinet – Savannah Arts Academy
Registration is open for Camp Highlands 2025, the summer camp at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah. Register online here.
New this year: Now offering lunch, provided by Sage Dining. Included in tuition for full day day camp.
Camps will be offered June 2 – July 18 2025 (Note: Campus will be closed on June 19 and July 4) Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Drop-off starts at 8:45 AM) Pricing Options: Full-Day Program: $280 per week (includes lunch) Half-Day Program: $125 per week (Choose 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM –4:00 PM) Specialty Camps: $175 each (Camps marked with a * will have an additional fee due to supplies) Extended Care: $50 per week (8:00 AM – 8:45 AM and 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM)
Camp Highlands is offered to all children in the age ranges below and do not need to be St. Andrew’s students to attend.
Camp Options:
Ages 5 to Rising 8th Grade: Full-day summer day camp and specialty camps available. Age 4: Eligible for half-day summer camp or specialty camps only. Choose either a morning or afternoon session. Specialty Camps: Open to children from Rising PreK3 to 8th Grade. Age ranges for specialty camps may vary. 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds may participate in one specialty camp per day, either in the morning or afternoon.
Try Advanced Academics Academy at no risk for two weeks to find out why this is the best time for your child to have a customized learning with high-interest options.