Veritas Academy in Savannah offers a distinctive combination of substantive academics, genuine Christ-centered culture, and a format that tangibly engages the family.

Interested? Come find out how Veritas Academy’s classical, Christian, and covenantal education model is right for your children. During this open house you will get a chance to:
-Tour the campus
-Sit in and experience the classroom atmosphere
-Have a Q & A session with the Headmaster
-Receive curriculum & admissions information

Veritas Academy Open House 2017 for PreK-2nd Grade
Thurs. Nov. 16 2017, 9AM-11AM
25 W Oglethorpe Ln
Savannah, GA 31401-3971

Stay connected with Veritas Academy by liking their page on Facebook here.  On Instagram here.

Veritas Academy , Pre-K through 12th grade,  25 W. Oglethorpe Lane., Savannah 31401, 912-238-1222,  email info@veritassavannah.org www.VeritasSavannah.org Veritas Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Are you interested in applying to Hancock Day School in Savannah ?

Then you’re invited to attend one of Hancock’s Admission Previews so you can see first hand the experience Hancock offers.

Hancock Day School in Savannah develops the whole student by instilling values, knowledge and skills to become as an independent, self-reliant, lifelong learning with strength of character to make positive contributions in our ever-changing world.

Hancock offers grades Pre-K through 8th grade.

Admissions Previews 

Wed. Nov. 15 2017, 9:15AM
Wed. Dec. 6 2017, 9:15AM
Thurs. Jan. 11 2018, 9:15AM

Hancock Day School
6600 Howard Foss Dr.
Savannah, GA 31406
912.351.4500

Hancock Day School, www.hancockdayschool.org, 6600 Howard Foss Drive, Savannah, 31406 tel. 912-351-4500 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Hancock Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Grab your friends and book your tickets now for this amazing Tour of Homes in downtown Savannah!

Through the generosity of presenting sponsors St. Joseph’s/Candler Health Systems and Optim Orthopedics, St. Vincent’s Academy hosts the 2017 Annual Tour & Tea on Sat. Oct. 21, 2017 from 10AM to 4PM.

This popular, self-guided tour features seven private homes in historic downtown Savannah, the original 1845 Convent of St. Vincent de Paul, and an elegant tea.

Tickets are $45 per person.

For more information, call (912) 236-5505 or order online at www.svatourofhomes.net.

St. Vincent’s Academy, 207 E. Liberty St. Savannah 31401,  www.svaga.net , St. Vincent’s Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

St. Andrew’s School in Savannah presented the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award to Philip Rucker during the school’s recent homecoming festivities. Rucker is the White House Bureau Chief at The Washington Post, leading its team chronicling Donald Trump’s presidency.

Rucker previously served as National Political Correspondent, traveling the country to anchor The Post’s coverage of the 2016 presidential campaign. He has also served as White House Correspondent, chronicling President Obama’s second term, and as Congressional Correspondent, covering the Republican Party’s rise to power and the emergence of the tea party.

Rucker has worked at The Post since 2005 and has covered an array of beats, including suburban news and Maryland state politics, as well as philanthropy and non-profits. Rucker and a team of Post reporters were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news for coverage of the 2009 massacre at Fort Hood, Texas.

Rucker graduated as Valedictorian from St. Andrew’s School in 2002 and from Yale University in 2006 with a degree in History. While attending Yale, he worked as a reporter and editor of the school’s daily newspaper.

About St. Andrew’s School

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School on Wilmington Island in Savannah inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Visit St. Vincent’s Academy!

St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah invites you to come and see what is behind their gates!

Join St. Vincent’s Academy for visitation dates for prospective families on October 19th, 24th or 26th 2017.

Call 912.236.5508 or go online at www.svaga.net and click on admissions process to schedule your visit today.

The St. Vincent’s campus is located at 207 East Liberty Street. Please enter through the gates on Lincoln Street on the corner of Lincoln and Liberty Streets.

St. Vincent’s Academy is a Catholic, all-girls high school graduating Women Who Lead in Savannah, across the nation, and around the globe!

St. Vincent’s Academy, 207 E. Liberty St. Savannah 31401,  www.svaga.net , St. Vincent’s Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Savannah school tours: Savannah school open house season is under way, for those of you school searching. Upcoming Savannah open houses include:

* St. Andrew’s School open house, 9AM Thurs. Nov. 2.

* Calvary Day School open house, 2-4PM Sun. Nov. 12.

Details on all of the above here. 

You & your family are invited to get a first-hand glimpse of all the amazing opportunities available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade @ Calvary Day School in Savannah.

Calvary Day School open houses are the perfect chance to see what today’s learners are doing to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Learn more here

Open Houses @ Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah
Sun. Nov 12, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

Sun. Jan 21 2018, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

Sun. Feb 11 2018, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

Sun. Mar 25, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

Sun. April 8, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

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Private Tours

Private tours are also available throughout the school year from 9AM-2PM. To schedule your private tour, call Calvary admissions department at (912) 351-2299 or email admissions@calvarydayschool.com to schedule your tour.

To learn more about Calvary Day School, visit their website at www.calvarydayschool.com.

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The Habersham School in Savannah offers several open houses for prospective families during 2017-2018.

These admissions events and tours are wonderful opportunities for parents to learn more about the distinctives of a Habersham education.

Open Houses
Click the appropriate link to RSVP.

January 12, 2018 | All Grades (Pre-K3 – 12th) Open House

January 26, 2018 | 8th – 12th Grades Open House

February 23, 2018 | All Grades (Pre-K3 – 12th) Open House

Application Rounds
December and January | First Round Admissions
February | Second Round Admissions
March and beyond | Rolling Admissions

Learn more here, 

Questions? Call or email Director of Admissions, Chaston Hart, at 912-509-0540 or email admissions@thehabershamschool.org.

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About The Habersham School

The Habersham School, Savannah
Enrollment: 230
PK3-12th

The Habersham School opened its doors in fall 2012, seeking to restore education to its purest form. The academic foundation is built upon the time-honored tradition of classical, liberal arts education, where students are taught to question, to investigate, to dialogue and to create.

In contrast with the uncertainty and hectic pace of today’s world, Habersham offers a nurturing and orderly environment where all learning is firmly rooted in the immovable truth of Christ.

Meaning and purpose underpin every aspect of instruction, leading students to discover the joy of learning and the virtue of hard work. Further, the unique all-school House system builds rich tradition while fostering community, competition, service and student leadership.

The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here.  The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Teach the Future Fellowship in Savannah is pleased to announce participants for the 2017/18 class. This group of educators will participate in the year long program designed to bring public and private schools together, sharing and generating ideas to take back to their classrooms.

2017/18 Fellows:
Donna DelMonte (Coastal Middle School)
Schona Dortch (West Chatham Middle School)
Jessica Fielder (The STEM Academy)
Anne Fleming (St. Andrew’s School)
Suzanne Fleming (Hesse K-8)
Kathryn Foshee (The STEM Academy)
Katie Holliday (Susie King Taylor Community School)
Laura Hooks (West Chatham Middle School)
Michael Howell (St. Andrew’s School)
Michelle Ippolito (Hancock Day School)
Emily Kiene (St. Andrew’s School)
Ben Lingenfelter (Coastal Middle School)
David Nash (Savannah Country Day School)
Stacey Young-Caudell (St. Andrew’s School)

“The fellowship brings together educators from different grades and schools who will return to their classrooms with an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs from the Savannah community,” said Kelley Waldron, program founder and coordinator. Waldron is head of St. Andrew’s School in Savannah.   “The goal is create a stronger and more relevant group of educators who will prepare students for the future.”

About Teach the Future Fellowship
Teach the Future Fellowship, sponsored by St. Andrew’s School, is an organization of likeminded educators from public and private schools in the Savannah area who commit to learn more about the creative enterprises and industries that exist in our local community. For more info visit, www.teachthefuture.co

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Come see St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in action @ an open house 9AM Thurs. Oct. 5 2017.

Call to make a reservation 912-897-4941 ext. 452

St. Andrew’s School Open Houses 2017 for Prospective Families
9AM on first Thursday of each month
601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, GA, 31410
Call 897.4941, x. 452 for more information or to reserve a spot

Open Houses
1st Thursday of every month at 9AM
Nov. 2
Dec. 7
Jan. 4
Feb. 1
March 1

Schedule a tour.

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

St. Andrew’s Varsity Football will play First Presbyterian Christian Academy (FPCA), 308 E Court St, Hinesville, on Fri. Sept. 22 at 7:30PM. The original game was postponed by Hurricane Irma.

The St. Andrew’s Lions have outscored their opponents 173-6 in their 4-0 start. This game against FPCA will be the 5th game on their schedule.

“Our team motto this year is ‘never let good enough be enough’ and the young men are taking this to heart,” said Doug Dixon, SAS Football Coach & Athletic Director. “These student athletes have worked hard all year in the weight room and on the field training for the season.”

About St. Andrew’s 

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School located in Savannah, Georgia. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saslions.com or call 897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Habersham YMCA Child Learning Center in Savannah has limited spots available for Fall 2017 enrollment

YMCA of Coastal Georgia wants to help your child learn, grow and thrive at the Y!

The Habersham YMCA Child Learning Center in Savannah has a LIMITED number of openings at the center. They are accepting students 6 weeks old to Pre-K for this fall.

Interested families should contact Candace Thigpen at 912.721.3098 for more information. Learn more here.

Habersham YMCA
6400 Habersham St
Savannah, GA 31405

YMCA of Coastal Georgia is a SouthernMamas.com

League of Women Voters Coastal Georgia to host meeting featuring Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett

On Thurs. Sept. 7 at 6PM at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., the League of Women Voters Coastal Georgia will host their fall kick-off meeting. The featured guest speaker will be new Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett.

Dr. Levett will discuss her vision for the school system which serves over 34,500 students, and respond to questions from the audience.

The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is made possible in part through the generous support of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty.

For more information, visit lwvcga.org.

Students of St. Andrew’s School (SAS) will send a weather balloon above the Earth’s atmosphere this Mon. Aug. 21, 2017, to capture images and data of the first total solar eclipse since June 1918. During the solar eclipse, the moon will completely cover the sun, resulting in one of the most unique celestial events of the past century.

For more than one year, 30 students ranging in grade from seven to 11, have designed, built and tested the device consisting of a weather balloon, Raspberry Pi software, digital cameras and a JCB LiveLink unit. The students’ goal is to capture photographs of the eclipse and ‘flight data’ such as pitch, roll, altitude, barometric pressure and any change in temperature that may occur during the solar eclipse.

“This partnership with St. Andrew’s provides JCB with an opportunity to contribute to the educational development of our local community,” states Chris Giorgianni, vice president of Product Support and Government & Defense for JCB North America. “Congratulations to Mr. Greenall and St. Andrew’s for inspiring this young team of future technologists as they work on a project that could shape their future educational and career decisions.”

Pictured above L to R: Josie Weeks, Johan Bregler, Chris Giorgianni (JCB), Ariella Scalese (WSAV Meteorologist), Sydney Bacon

About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

St. Andrew’s now offers FREE A.M. bus service with centralized pick up locations in Sandfly and on Skidaway Island.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Calvary Day School in Savannah will host Military Appreciation this Friday night Aug. 18 2017 at M.C. Anderson Field.

As part of Military Appreciation, all active and retired military members will receive free admission into the game. 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Commander, Col. Mark Johnson, will flip the coin during the pre-game ceremony. All VFW & American Legion Members will be honored on the field during halftime.

Calvary Day School
4625 Waters Ave.
Savannah 31404

Fri. Aug. 18, 2017
7:30PM kickoff

MORE INFO: For more information, contact Gordon Hunter, Director of Development, at 912-657-3849 or ghunter@calvarydayschool.com.

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To learn more about Calvary Day School, visit their website at www.calvarydayschool.com.

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools announced today Tues. Aug. 8 that schools will be closed Aug. 21 because of the solar eclipse.

Some Savannah-area museums, organizations & Georgia State Parks are offering eclipse events. Find kid-friendly eclipse events here. 

2017-2018 Pryme Tyme Open Enrollment

As summer heats up, YMCA of Coastal Georgia is preparing for the new year!

Join YMCA of Coastal Georgia for 2017-2018 Pryme Tyme Open Enrollment.

To enroll your student, please attend of the open registration sessions. Spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

There is a $40 registration fee due at the time of registration, check or money order only please.

CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS*
Thursday, June 29th & Friday, June 30th
10AM – 6PM
Garrison School of the Arts
649 West Jones St., Savannah, GA 31401
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*The afternoon program at Heard Elementary is full. Spots are available in the morning program at Heard only.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
Wednesday, June 28th
10AM – 6PM
Effingham College & Career Academy
2940 Highway 21 S, Rincon, GA 31326

For more information, call 912.351.3622.

Learn more here.

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The Children’s School @ St. John’s Church in Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year for children ages 12 months through 5 years.

The Children’s School is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social,
spiritual and intellectual needs of young children.

• 2, 3, and 5-day week programs, 9AM – 1PM
• Nurturing professional teaching staff
• Bright, spacious classrooms with latest learning aids and equipment
• Individualized lessons to reach the needs of each student
• Weekly chapel, music, art, and science programs provided for all ages
• Summer Programs Offered

School’s Philosophy

The school is committed to providing a Christian environment for young children. The Children’s School teachers  believe that each child should develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in order to be a well-rounded individual. The primary goal of the school is to develop children who are confident, motivated, creative, and eager to learn.

School’s Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to develop a foundation for future learning. The program recognizes the individual growth and development of each child and provides stimulating and challenging activities that enhance gross and fine motor skills. The Children’s School strives to create an atmosphere of excitement for learning in a carefully structured, yet relaxed and safe environment. Chapel, music, art, science and physical education are a part of the program each week. Social skills are emphasized throughout the program.

For more information, please call the school at 912.232.1225 or visit
www.stjohnspreschool.org. On Facebook here.

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The Children’s School, 27 W Charlton St. Savannah, 31401
(912) 232-1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org, www.stjohnspreschool.org, On Facebook here The Children’s School at St. John’s Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Congratulations to high school students Albert Grandy and Abigail Kahn, both rising juniors at Savannah Country Day School, who recently attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) 2017 Georgia-Southeast Leadership Seminar at Georgia College in Milledgeville.

The three-day leadership conference, June 9-11, hosted more than 145 high school sophomores for an opportunity to participate in hands-on group activities and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their community.

About Savannah Country Day School

Savannah Country Day School (JK-12) is a Savannah preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, supportive learning environment, especially for students who wish to challenge themselves with high expectations.

Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Dr., Savannah, GA 31419-2643, 912-925-8800, Savannah Country Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Summer Soccer Camp @ Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler.

Children ages 4-12 are invited to participate. Camp will be June 21-23 @ Pooler Rec, 6-8:30PM.

Learn more at www.risensaviorgeorgia.com 

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About Risen Savior Christian Academy 

Risen Savior Christian Academy
1755 Quacco Road
Pooler Ga. 313122
912.925.9431

Learn more: www.risensaviorgeorgia.com

Risen Savior Christian Academy offers preschool for ages 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Kindergarten and Grade 1-4.

Stay connected to Risen Savior Christian Academy by liking their Facebook page here. 

For more information, please call 912.925.9431.

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017 @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island with over $1.6 million in merit and talent scholarships (excluding HOPE) for 41 seniors!

About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

NEW: Beginning in Fall 2017, St. Andrew’s offers FREE A.M. bus service with centralized pick up locations in Sandfly and on Skidaway Island.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

St. Andrew’s School  recently received recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation.

The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging schools in the country for 30 years. This marks the sixth year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor.

St. Andrew’s is the only private school in Savannah to be recognized on the most challenging list and ranked #5 in Georgia.

Savannah Arts Academy  – a public Savannah high school – was also on the most challenging list and ranked #10 in Georgia.

View the Post’s complete most challenging list here.

“St. Andrew’s is honored to be recognized through the ranking again this year. This ranking reflects the mission of our school to help each student pursue challenging opportunities and reach their fullest potential. We are proud that our students choose to challenge themselves academically through our International Baccalaureate program,” said Tom Forti, Head of the Upper School.

About St. Andrew’s School 

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School on Wilmington Island in Savannah. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saslions.com or call 912.897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com  St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Limited Openings
JEA Preschool Savannah is pleased to announce openings for this summer and the 2017-2018 school year in this dynamic early childhood education program for toddlers through Pre-K.

Through the ALEF Fund, there is generous financial assistance available to children enrolled in JEA Preschool’s top notch, private Pre-K class. (Children entering this class must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2017.)

Please contact Director Jodi Sadler to schedule a tour.
912-355-8111 – preschool@savj.org – 5111 Abercorn Street; Savannah, GA 31405

Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child in Savannah’s Quality Rated, premier early learning center!

JEA Preschool Savannah admits students of any race, color, national, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah & see photos by clicking here. 

JEA Preschool Savannah, Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31405 912-355-8111. JEA Preschool Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Calling all alumni children, parents and teachers, as well as current and all interested families.

The popular Savannah preschool & pre-K – Maggie’s Morning School – is celebrating 35 years with an Open House and Play Day this coming Saturday, April 22 from 10AM-3PM.

Lots of fun including many of Maggie’s traditional favorites! The Planetarium. Rainbow Stew. bubble play, cool art, lots of different sensory play  and outdoor activities.

Maggie’s Morning School
6610 Abercorn St.
Savannah, 31405,

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More about Maggie’s Morning School

Maggie’s Morning School  – named best Savannah childcare/daycare in Savannah Magazine and best preschool in Connect Savannah in 2016  – is a private, nonprofit preschool for children 18 months to four years old including Pre-K.

With half-and full-day programs, Maggie’s Morning School has become a beloved preschool since Maggie Smith started it in 1982.

Learn more about Maggie’s Morning School here. 

Come visit and see why Maggie’s is called “The Creative Alternative”.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org, On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.