St. Andrew’s School – a private school on Wilmington Is. in Savannah – recently received recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation. This marks the fifth year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor.

The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging schools in the country for 18 years.

“I’m thrilled that St. Andrew’s is again being recognized for one of our distinguishing characteristics–that we provide a challenging curriculum to all of our students while giving them the individual attention and supportive environment they need to help them meet that challenge,” said Mark Toth, Head of School.

St. Andrew’s ranks No.2 for the entire state of Georgia and No. 92 for the nation as one of the most challenging high schools.

Savannah Arts Academy was also included on the list & ranked No. 6 statewide and at No. 195 nationwide.

See the Post’s most challenging schools list by clicking here.

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah, Ga. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade 12 school, visit www.saintschool.com or call 897.4941.

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

The Summer Academy at Calvary Day School in Savannah will be back again this summer for its 41st year.

The mission of Calvary’s summer camp is to provide each child with a fun, Christ-centered experience through activities that allow them to grow physically, emotionally & spiritually.

Camps offered at this conveniently located Savannah camp include:
+athletic camps (volleyball, basketball, football)
+recreation camp for entering pre-K thru 8th grade
+academic arts camp (art, drama, music) for rising kindergarten thru 8th grade

Sign up your child for a summer of adventure & discovery. Register here.

New exciting changes to Calvary summer camp this year include:
– Online Registration & Online Payment options here.
– Three separate groups this year (last year the camp had two). The groups will be divided into Pre K4- 1st grade, 2nd- 4th grade, 5th-8th grade. This new experience will be beneficial for everyone & will allow more age appropriate games, movies, field trips and activities throughout the summer.
– More than 45 staff members. All age 18 & older.

Please click here to see all of the many wonderful offerings Calvary Summer Camp 2016 has as well as daily and weekly schedules, lunch menus, etc.

Calvary Summer Academy, 4625 Waters Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405, 912.655.1108 Email plee@calvarydayschool.com Calvary Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

The Children’s School @ St. John’s Church in Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 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 at St. John’s Summer 2016 Program Schedule

M-F
2-6 years of age

Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)

June School
June 6-July 1
Weekly Rate:$125
Full Session:$450

July School
July 11-29
Weekly Rate:$125
Full Session:$350

August School
August 1-19
Weekly Rate:$125
Full Session:$350

Each week the instructors will introduce an exciting new theme.
Daily schedule will include a theme related craft, lesson, circle time story and gross motor activity as well as outside play.

For more information, please contact the school 912.232.1225 or email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org

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 

Come join St. Andrew’s School for a summer of fun, excitement, and learning at St. Andrew’s School Summer Camp on Wilmington Island in Savannah.

See all the summer camps 2016 offered at St. Andrew’s School here. 

Experience A World Away On Wilmington Island.
June 6 – July 29, 2016

DAY CAMP

For rising Pre-K 3 through Grade 6

A great way to spend a day, a week or a month this summer. It’s
a creative summer of fun. Art, field trips, sports, crafts, music & more daily from 9AM- 4PM

WEEKLY SPECIALTY CAMPS

For all Ages
New Offerings Include: 3D Game Design • 3D Character Animation
Outdoor Exploration • CR8TIVE Camp

Register here

St. Andrew’s camps are led by teachers, community leaders & highly qualified counselors with a passion for working with young people & helping them learn & develop skills.

More about St. Andrew’s School

St. Andrew’s is an independent, International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah, Georgia. For more information on the private Pre-K through Grade 12 school, visit www.saintschool.com

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

After weeks of reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates, the Calvary Day School hiring committee voted unanimously to hire a seasoned teacher with exceptional leadership experience and a passion for fostering the growth of elementary children.

Meet Marianne Chase, Calvary’s new lower school principal.

Chase was chosen among several excellent candidates from schools around the world. Ultimately the best candidate came from within the Calvary family. Chase is one of Calvary’s current Kindergarten teachers.

She now will be the next leader to guide the continued growth and development of Calvary’s elementary children and challenge Calvary’s staff to ever-higher heights.

Learn more about Calvary Day School’s new lower school principal here.

About Calvary Day School

The mission at Calvary Day School is to provide a Christ-centered educational experience for grades Pre-K to 12 through thedevelopment of the total student spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

Private tours of the school are available. To schedule your private tour select “Private Tour” from the drop down menu here. Calvary will contact you shortly to schedule your tour.

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

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Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative E=mc2

Registration is now open for Savannah’s newest preschool, and the Savannah region’s only AMI Montessori program.

EMC2 is a parent cooperative preschool, located on Wilmington Island, Savannah. Registering now for 2.5 to 5 year olds. Full-day and half-day options are available.

Attend an open house Thursday, May 12, 5-7pm, at 51 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah. You will have a chance to tour the classroom, meet the teacher and other co-op member families, and register your child.

Email for more information info@explorersmontessori.org

Online enrollment is available here.

Stay connected by liking Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative on Facebook here. 

Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative EMC2, explorersmontessori.org, 51 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, 31410, email info@explorersmontessori.org

Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative E=mc2

Registration is now open for Savannah’s newest preschool, and the Savannah region’s only AMI Montessori program.

EMC2 is a parent cooperative preschool, located on Wilmington Island, Savannah. Registering now for 2.5 to 5 year olds. Full-day and half-day options are available.

Attend an open house this Thursday, April 7 from 5-7pm, at 51 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah. You will have a chance to tour the classroom, meet the teacher and other co-op member families, and register your child.

Email for more information info@explorersmontessori.org

Online enrollment is available here.

Stay connected by liking Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative on Facebook here. 

Explorers Montessori Coastal Cooperative EMC2, explorersmontessori.org, 51 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, 31410, email info@explorersmontessori.org

Register for an upcoming Open House at Calvary Day School to see why Calvary Day School is the best, most affordable, private Christian education in Savannah. Calvary Day School is for grades Pre-K to 12.

2016 Open House
Sunday, April 17th, 2016 from 2 to 4 PM

Register for the open house here. 

Open House events begin in the High School Media Center, located in the Calvary High School building. After a brief introduction from administrative staff, you are invited on a tour of the campus followed by refreshments.

Private tours are also available. To schedule your private tour select “Private Tour” from the drop down menu here. Calvary will contact you shortly to schedule your tour.

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About Calvary Day School

The mission at Calvary Day School is to provide a Christ-centered educational experience for grades Pre-K to 12 through thedevelopment of the total student spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

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

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Congratulations St. Andrew’s School student Rebecca Suh ’16 on being named Region 8’s STAR student this week at a special banquet.

STAR — which stands for Student Teacher Achievement Recognition — is in its 58th year and is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.

The STAR program honors high school seniors with the highest single SAT score and who are in the top 10 percent of their class.

ABOUT ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 on Wilmington Island offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. For more information, visit www.saintschool.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.

Our Savannah & Lowcountry Easter Fun Guide 2016 includes this FREE Easter 4 Kids celebration @ Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler, Sat. March 19, 9:30AM-12:30PM.

FREE & open to all. Pre-registration is required.

To learn about this Easter event as well as Savannah-area Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny visits, an Easter Brunch Cruise with the Easter Bunny & a free chick hatchery where your child can hold a newborn chick, click here.

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

Register for an upcoming Open House at Calvary Day School to see why Calvary Day School is the best, most affordable, private Christian education in Savannah. Calvary Day School is for grades Pre-K to 12.

2016 Open House Dates
Sunday, March 6th, 2016 from 2 to 4 PM
Sunday, April 17th, 2016 from 2 to 4 PM

Register for an open house here. 

Open House events begin in the High School Media Center, located in the Calvary High School building. After a brief introduction from administrative staff, you are invited on a tour of the campus followed by refreshments.

Private tours are also available. To schedule your private tour select “Private Tour” from the drop down menu here. Calvary will contact you shortly to schedule your tour.

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About Calvary Day School

The mission at Calvary Day School is to provide a Christ-centered educational experience for grades Pre-K to 12 through the development of the total student spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

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

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St. Andrew’s School Lower School students in Savannah will share a variety of curricular activities @ “A Passport to Knowledge” on Friday, March 4 beginning at 1:15PM on campus for family and friends of the school.

Students age 3 through Grade 4 have planned an incredible journey across a wide variety of curricular activities. Students are now bringing these activities to life in the classroom for others to see. For instance, first grade is set to be in the school’s outdoor garden sharing their knowledge of food and the environment while third grade is sharing their knowledge of our coastal region. Please join us – your passport is waiting!

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for students in Pre K3 through Grade 12. For more information, visit www.saintschool.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.

Congratulations St. Andrew’s School senior Rebecca Suh who was selected as the Chatham County STAR Student for 2016.

Rebecca selected as her STAR Teacher, Mr. David Kelly.

The STAR program honors Georgia’s high achieving seniors and the teachers who have been instrumental in their academic development.

Each Chatham County high school nominated a senior with the highest SAT score in one sitting and who also is in the top 10% of the class. Rebecca will now move onto the Regional Competition in Statesboro in March to compete at the region level.

(Photo of Suh and Kelly)

ABOUT ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 on Wilmington Island offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. For more information, visit www.saintschool.com or call 897.4941.

OPEN HOUSES

Come see all that St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah has to offer.

St. Andrew’s School Open House for Prospective Families

9AM March 1 2016
601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, GA, 31410
Call 897.4941, x. 452 for more information or to reserve a spot

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.

Everyone’s favorite nanny will take the stage in the SCPS spring musical production of Mary Poppins March 4, 5 and 6 at Trustees Theater in Savannah.

To order tickets, click here. 

The Fine Arts Council at Savannah Christian Preparatory School proudly presents their 13^th annual Broadway musical, Mary Poppins.

Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers &  astonishing stagecraft.

The cast is comprised of 74 incredibly talented 3rd-12th grade students (selected by audition), a production team, and 50 plus parent & student volunteers.

Performances will be Fri. March 4, at 7 p.m., Sat. March 5, at 7 p.m., & Sun. March 6, at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $10 & are on sale at the SCAD Box Office at 216 East Broughton St. or online at www.scadboxoffice.com or by calling (912) 525-5050.

Savannah Christian’s production of Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International & will be a performance the entire family will not want to miss.

Tickets are $10 each.

To order tickets, click here. 

The Savannah Christian production of Mary Poppins is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Would you like to have a STEM high school in Savannah?

An effort is under way to establish a dedicated, school-wide STEM 9-12 high school program based on The STEM Academy at Bartlett model.

Learn more & sign a petition in support of a Savannah STEM high school in here.

Treat the family to a musical about the 1920s – Thoroughly Modern Millie – this month at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah.

Showtimes are 7PM Feb. 25, 26 & 27
3PM Feb. 28

Presented by St. Andrew’s Theatre Department

This Mainstage Production will be on the Skinner Stage at St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd. 912.897.4941

Tickets

$5 for students; $10 for adults
Free for faculty & staff

This event is open to the public. 

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Live auction & gala

St. Andrew’s School is pleased to announce plans for the 31st annual Live Auction and Gala set for Saturday, March 5 at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto.

Guests are able to choose from numerous fine art selections, bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items, and enjoy a seated dinner.

Last year’s event included over 200 guests and netted over $110,000.

Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner and an open bar.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.saintschool.com/giving

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

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. For more information, visit www.saintschool.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.

Join Veritas Academy in Savannah for a classic evening including your choice of dinner at some of Savannah’s favorite restaurants, a trolley ride, a fabulous selection of Southern desserts, classical performances & a live auction.

A Taste of the Classics
Veritas Academy Fundraiser
March 11, 6-9:30PM

For more information on this fundraiser & ticket options, click here. 

Open House

Make plans to visit Veritas Academy in Savannah at their 2016 Open House on Thurs. Feb. 25, 9AM

Veritas Academy in Savannah is a Classical, Christian, and Covenantal school that unites the academic substance of the classical liberal arts with a Christ-centered education in a family-oriented condensed day format.

Stay connected with Veritas Academy by liking their page on Facebook here. On Twitter @VeritasGryphons. 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

St. Peter’s 10th Annual Cheerleading Camp, Wilmington Island

When: Mon. June 6 – Fri. June 10 2016
Where: St. Peter’s Parish Center,
7020 Concord Road
Savannah, GA 31410
Time: 9AM until noon
Who: Pre-K3 girls thru 6th grade
Cost: $50 for one week of camp: This includes camp T-shirt, drink & snack each day and a surprise on Friday. Girls not registered and paid by June 1 will pay $55.

Camp organizers are looking forward to another successful Cheerleading Camp with loads of fun. The girls will learn cheers, dance, practice stunts and tumbling, play games and do arts and crafts.

All girls will perform in a show on Friday.

There will be great camp coaches working with the campers and performing for the campers this year.

Register

Download a registration form here.  

Register ASAP. The camp fills up fast. Only the first 100 are accepted.

For more info, click here. Questions? Email Erin Ducey Thompson at Erinsrfs@aol.com or call 912-507-5660.

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Interested in applying for the free, state-funded Pre-K that’s available at some Savannah-Chatham public schools?

Learn more about the Savannah-Chatham free Pre-K program here. 

Pre-K applications for the free, lottery-funded Pre-K programs for 2016-17 at Savannah-Chatham County public schools will be available starting Feb. 23 2016.

Applications are due March 8 2016. The lottery will be April 5 2016.

In order to apply for the lottery, parents must provide the following documentation to the school prior to the March 8, 2016 deadline:
*Proof of Residence (current gas, water, electric bill, or lease)
*Certified Birth Certificate

This free, state-funded Pre-K is open to all children who are 4 years old on or by Sept. 1. Details here. 

Saint Peter the Apostle School 2016 Summer Smart Camp
Campers will experience a variety of activities each day taught by St. Peter’s teachers including Math, Science, Art,Culinary Arts, Reading, Construction, American Girl and more. Fun & games too!

Open to the community. Children do not have to be students at St. Peter’s to attend.

2016 Camp Dates:
June 13-17 &
June 20-24
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ages/Grades: Rising Pre-K 4 through rising 6th graders
Cost: $125 per week for first child, $100 per week for additional siblings.
Drop off: 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Extended care: $25 per wk per child; available from 3-5PM

Click here for the registration form.

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Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. It is located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Looking for a private, family-oriented Savannah Christian school?

Make plans to visit Veritas Academy in Savannah at their 2016 Open Houses:

Thurs. Feb. 4, 9AM
Thurs. Feb. 25, 9AM

Veritas Academy in Savannah is a Classical, Christian, and Covenantal school that unites the academic substance of the classical liberal arts with a Christ-centered education in a family-oriented condensed day format.

Stay connected with Veritas Academy by liking their page on Facebook here. On Twitter @VeritasGryphons. 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

Come see St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in action.

St. Andrew’s School Open Houses 2016-17 for Prospective Families
9AM on first Tuesday of each month
February 2, March 1
601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, GA, 31410
Call 897.4941, x. 452 for more information or to reserve a spot

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. For more information, visit www.saintschool.com

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

Interested in enrolling your child in one of the various Savannah-Chatham Public School specialty programs including kindergartens for 2016-17?

Online application is available now & the application window closes Feb. 1 2016. (These public schools such as Garrison Elementary, J.G. Smith Elementary, Charles Ellis Montessori Academy etc. either don’t have an attendance zone/neighborhood district or they also accept children outside of their attendance zone/neighborhood district).

Information about the new online application process & specialty school admission requirements is available here.

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System offers 23 Specialty Programs throughout the district to provide students with a diverse portfolio of educational options.

Explore the Savannah-Chatham County Public School website to find the Specialty Program best suited to your child’s interest and ability. Contact information for each school can be found under the Site List tab. For specific specialty school admissions requirements click here.

Lottery for placement in these specialty programs is Feb. 29.

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Free, state-funded Pre-K

The Pre-K Lottery for Savannah-Chatham public schools is different than the Specialty Program application process & will be at a later date.  

Pre-K applications for the free, lottery-funded Pre-K programs for 2016-17 at Savannah-Chatham County public schools will be available starting Feb. 23 2016. Applications are due March 8 2016. The lottery will be April 5 2016.

This free, state-funded Pre-K is open to all children who are 4 years old on or by Sept. 1. Details here. 

This year, St. Peter the Apostle School in Savannah, Georgia, celebrates their 35th year on their Wilmington Island Campus.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open Houses

Come see all that St. Peter’s has to offer at these open house for prospective families:
Sun. Jan. 31 2016, 10AM-1PM
Thurs. Feb. 11 2016, 6-7:30PM

This will be an opportunity to meet and greet teachers, tour the school facilities, and get to experience all that the Saint Peter’s community has to offer.

Scheduling a Campus Tour

A guided tour around the school campus with a staff member can be arranged by calling the school office at 912-897-5224.

Scheduling a Campus Visit

Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School welcomes your student to come and “shadow” another student for the day. Your student will attend classes and see what it would be like to be a part of the St. Peter’s family. Please call the school office at 912-897-5224 to arrange a date for your student shadow.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. We are located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.