See firsthand what Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler is all about @ the school’s last family night of the school year: Family Night STEM & Nature, Tues. April 1 2025 5:30-7pm.
Light supper provided.
Tour the school garden, see demos from school robotics & coding clubs.
All families welcome.
Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum. Learn more here.
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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:
Dr. Kelley Waldron, Head of School for St. Andrew’s, recently shared details of The Campaign for the Foundation of our Future, including the exciting news that approximately $3.5 million has already pledged towards the campaign’s $5.5 million goal.
Included among the projects to be funded by the Foundation for our Future campaign is a new performing arts space on campus, including a 300-seat auditorium with a full stage, wings, and backdrop along with purpose-built classrooms for orchestra, band, choir, theatre and visual arts. The campaign will also fund extensive renovations to the existing athletic fields, including a complete rebuilding of the fields, and drainage ensuring a high-quality playing experience for student athletes participating in football, soccer, baseball, and flag football. A final focus of the campaign is on growing the endowment, providing the financial foundation for a strong future for the school.
“In recent years, we have had to cap participation in orchestra, band, theater, and choir. Instruction takes place in traditional classrooms, rather than purpose-built instructional rooms that allow for the full space and resources to maximize learning in these disciplines,” said Waldron. “The quality of instruction is excellent, but the impact of that instruction is challenged as long as the quality of the physical environment does not match the potential of our teachers and students.”
When it comes to athletic facilities, Waldron shared a similar story of facilities not meeting the skill and potential of the students. “Our fields date back to our founding and are at the end of their functional use. They have lost their crown and flood easily and often. This means our teams are sometimes required to forgo practice and reschedule games long after storms have passed.”
“This campaign will allow us to invest in facilities that match the quality of our programs and provide a foundation for our students’ success,” said Waldron.
Led by a committee of volunteers, the campaign is co-chaired by Davy Clay and Elyssa Minton, both St. Andrew’s parents.
St. Andrew’s School is an independent college preparatory school offering classes for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12. Originally started as Independent Presbyterian Day School 1947, the school became St. Andrew’s School and moved to its current location on Penn Waller Road in 1978.
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Tidewater Waldorf is a drop-off cooperative learning environment supporting families that have chosen home education.
Our hybrid homeschool education model offers Waldorf classes three days a week while also allowing for the natural family rhythm to flourish in your home.
We emphasize the importance of protecting our children’s childhood and allowing them to thrive through their imagination and play.
Our program includes aspects of a traditional Waldorf Education while also educating families on how to incorporate these practices in their own home and lives.
Our program meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Learn more about Tidewater Waldorf and visit the schoolhouse @ an Open House, Saturday, March 8, 10AM-12PM. The schoolhouse is at 3119 Furber Ave. in Thunderbolt.
Fall 2025 Enrollment open for First Grade and Kindergarten.
Designed especially for children in grades K-8, Camp Moon River summer day camp combines the fun and excitement of an overnight camp with the convenience of a day program. Each day is packed with engaging activities and unforgettable adventures that will leave your child with cherished memories.
Camp Moon River campers unleash their creativity through hands-on arts and crafts, enjoy thrilling outdoor activities like trails, team-building challenges, campfires, and GAGA ball, and participate in a variety of games that promote teamwork and sportsmanship. To top it off, waterslides offer the perfect way to stay cool and beat the summer heat!
At Camp Moon River, every child is encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive and fun-filled environment. Camp Moon River staff can’t wait to make this summer an unforgettable experience for your child!
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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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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Designed especially for children in grades K-8, Camp Moon River summer day camp combines the fun and excitement of an overnight camp with the convenience of a day program. Each day is packed with engaging activities and unforgettable adventures that will leave your child with cherished memories.
Camp Moon River campers unleash their creativity through hands-on arts and crafts, enjoy thrilling outdoor activities like trails, team-building challenges, campfires, and GAGA ball, and participate in a variety of games that promote teamwork and sportsmanship. To top it off, waterslides offer the perfect way to stay cool and beat the summer heat!
At Camp Moon River, every child is encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive and fun-filled environment. Camp Moon River staff can’t wait to make this summer an unforgettable experience for your child!
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
Advanced Academics Academy offers Turtle Creek Camp for all children ages 5-12. (Campers do not need to attend the school to attend). This is a full day childcare camp 7:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday.
Turtle Creek Camp is designed to center around a theme with activities alternating between high and low energy and led and free-choice throughout the day. Advanced Academics Academy teachers know that kids learn best through play and in a safe environment where they feel included.
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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These Pooler kids’ holiday-break camps are open to the community. Your child does not need to be enrolled at Advanced Academics Academy to participate.
