Bethesda Academy(6th-12th grade, all boys) Open House – Sun. Oct. 22 2023. Register in advance online here.
St. Andrew’s School (preK-12th grade): Open House – Tues. Oct. 24, Wed. Nov. 29 2023. Register in advance online here.
Calvary Day School (preK-12th grade): Group Tour – Thurs. Oct. 26, 2023, 9AM. Group Tours are limited to 15 families and last approximately 1.5 hours. Register in advance online here.
St. Andrew’s students Reese Young ’23 and Claire Fleming ’24 served as editors of the award-winning yearbook under the direction of Scott Searcy, St. Andrew’s yearbook adviser.
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, today announced that St. Andrew’s yearbook program has achieved the Jostens 2023 National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award at the Gold Level.
The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy.
Reese Young ’23 and Claire Fleming ’24 served as editors of the award-winning yearbook under the direction of Scott Searcy, St. Andrew’s yearbook adviser.
The yearbook staff included: seniors Stella Bowen, Celia Cerbone, Lauren Hylan, Jonah Hobbie, Carter Kleinpeter, Sarah Koegler, Caroline Kurinij, Lizzie Lank, Kaleb Lofton, Jillian Rachlin, Ava Stillwagon, and Chesley Strain; and juniors Sara Sergi and Richaard Williams.
“I am so proud of this group of students and the many hours they put into producing a memorable yearbook for the St. Andrew’s community,” said Searcy. “As a team, we reexamined every aspect of the book with the goal of presenting a fresh perspective for all areas of campus life.”
The award was presented to the St. Andrew’s yearbook program for achieving defined criteria in the following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.
“Jostens is proud to recognize those individuals who have created an exceptional yearbook for their school and community,” said Tammy Whitaker, Jostens VP and COO Yearbook Division. “Yearbooks are a critical part of capturing and telling a school’s story, and Jostens is dedicated to supporting yearbook staff members as they do their important work.”
About St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School for students in Pre-K3 through grade 12 located on Wilmington Island in Savannah, Ga. Find more information here.
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Congratulations to the St. Andrew’s Class of 2023 on everything including: $4.18 million in merit, talent & athletic scholarships; 80% acceptance rate to University of Georgia; 92% of seniors eligible for HOPE or Zell Scholarships.
McDevitt Air and St. Joseph’s/Candler are the proud title sponsors of the event.
“We are very appreciative of our partnerships with McDevitt Air and St. Joseph’s/Candler and their investment in education here at home,” said Head of School Dr. Kelley Waldron. “The evening is always a lot of fun and the dollars we raise ensure a bright future for St. Andrew’s.”
Tickets may be purchased online here and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live entertainment, and a silent auction.
Sponsors for the event include Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Savannah Facial Plastic Surgery, Synovus Bank, Delta Metals, If You Can Dream It Travel, Optim Orthopedics, Coca Cola Bottling, Chapel Hair, Dental Claim Support, The Kennickell Group, KOE Creative Media, Marchese Construction, Marsh & Co., McGriff Insurance, The Positivity Project, Savannah Veterinary Medical Center, Drs. Karen & Arthur Baker, Gary & Louann Bronstein, and Joe & Kris Powers.
St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School located in Savannah, Georgia.
Find more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school here.
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Join the fun this summer for day and specialty camps for all ages @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Is. in Savannah.
Camp is held in the Johnson Center, 601 Penn Waller Road.
Children attending camp do NOT have to be St. Andrew’s students.
See the various array of St. Andrew’s School 2023 summer camps & register here.
Registrations must be completed by Friday prior to the first day of camp.
Register early. Spots are limited for day camp and specialty camps.
Camp Options: Age 5 to 6th Grade: Full Days Summer Day Camp (Campers must turn five by June 5th to register for a full day.) Age 4: Half day of summer camp ONLY. Choose morning or afternoon. Specialty Camps: Kindergarten-8th grade. Each specialty camp differs in age range.
Dates:
June 6-July 22 Day Camp (Campus will be closed June 20 & July 5) 9AM-4PM Carpool drop off begins at 8:45AM EXTENDED BEFORE AND/OR AFTER CARE 8-9AM & 4-6PM.
Specialty Camp for ages K-8th include: Baseballl, Dance, Cheer, Outdoor Explorers, Baby Sitter Boot Camp, Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Storytelling, Drama, Dodgeball, Crafts, Harry Potter, E-Sports, Capture the Flag, Sports Explorer, Kindergarten Boot Camp, Softball & more.
Specialty Camp descriptions & dates can be found here.
Please email Bethany Lonce at summercamp@saslions.com or call at 912-446-4450 with any questions.
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Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School 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.
Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School 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.
Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School 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.
Attending an Open House at St. Andrew’s is a great way to learn more about the opportunities and experiences available as a prospective Lion! Come see St. Andrew’s students and teachers in action, meet our leadership, counselors, coaches and staff, and take a tour of our 22 acre campus.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah.
Register today! Space is limited.
Upcoming Open House Dates: Nov. 2, Nov. 30, Jan. 12
St. John’s Church on Madison Square in downtown Savannah will host the annual St. Holly Day’s Bazaar on Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 9 & 10 2022, 10AM-2PM @ 325 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 (Madison Square)
The two-day event includes a dine-in lunch in the historic Green-Meldrim House, pre-ordered and takeaway lunches, a silent auction, homemade jams and jellies and a Resale Treasure Room. There will also be a raffle for a one-of-a-kind Candlelight Dinner. Proceeds from this event support several charities.
The 2022 Savannah Christmas Market will offer family-friendly festivities that are open to the public and will take place at Plant Riverside District on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
The market – Fri. Nov. 25, 2022-Mon. Jan.2, 2023 – will offer holiday-themed events as well as an outdoor holiday market, live performances, tree lighting ceremony, children’s activities, gingerbread house, and photos with Santa.
The Savannah Christmas Market opens Fri. Nov. 25 at noon and will feature a Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Roger Moss reading “The Night Before Christmas” and live performances by Coastal Youth Choirs on Fri. Nov. 25 at 6:30PM at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The lighting of the Christmas Tree in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will be at 7:30PM, followed by Santa and his elves distributing free candy canes.
Photos with Santa, which are free and open to the public, will be available Sat. Nov. 26 & Sun. Nov. 27, 1-3PM in Montgomery Park. Cirque Divina will present a free holiday-themed aerial show on Fri. Nov. 25 at 9PM and Sat. Nov. 26 at 2PM. Magician David Jowers will perform free holiday magic Fri. Nov. 25 at 5PM at Beethoven’s Terrace.
A Kid’s Corner featuring free children’s holiday activities including ornament decorating, letters to Santa and holiday card making will be in Montgomery Park Fri. Nov. 25, noon-3PM and Sat Nov. 26 from 11AM-4PM. Christmas Story Time with Daniel Eustice will be Sat. Nov. 26 at 11AM in Montgomery Park.
Enjoy free live music at two stages along the riverfront Fri. Nov. 25, 1-11PM, including performances by Laiken Love and the Fellowship of Love, Island Harmony Carolers and Swamptooth. Music continues Sat. Nov. 26, 11AM-11PM, with live music by Savannah Pipe and Drums, Savannah Bananas Pep Band, Hollifield Band, Nick Poulin Band, Chuck Courtenay Band and Mily Kinner and The Mini-Killers.
Savannah Boat Parade of Lights will float past Plant Riverside District on Sat. Nov. 26, 7-9PM
Open Houses @ St. Andrew’s School, a preK-12th private school. Wednesdays Nov. 2, Nov. 30. Registration required. Details here.
Group Campus Tour @ Calvary Day School in Savannah, a preK-12th private school. Tues. Nov. 8 2022. Registration is required. Starts promptly at 9AM in the Wilder Chapel. Details here.
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Attending an Open House at St. Andrew’s is a great way to learn more about the opportunities and experiences available as a prospective Lion! Come see St. Andrew’s students and teachers in action, meet our leadership, counselors, coaches and staff, and take a tour of our 22 acre campus.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah.
Register today! Space is limited.
Upcoming Open House Dates: Nov. 2, Nov. 30, Jan. 12
Congratulations to St. Andrew’s School on winning two 2022 education awards.
St. Andrew’s was selected as the 2022 Best Private School in Savannah by the readers of Savannah Magazine and the Savannah Morning News. In addition, the Savannah Morning News named the St. Andrew’s the Best Pre-School in the Coastal Empire.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit saslions.com
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St. Andrew’s School students won first place in the Gray’s Reef Regional MATE ROV 2022 competition, Navigator Class, in Savannah.
Students were tasked with designing, constructing, and piloting remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to complete a number of underwater challenges. Their winning design was created to benefit the planet by performing underwater tasks such as gathering polutants, retrieving samples, and minor repairs.
Under the direction of St. Andrew’s faculty members, Maria Dixon and Dr. Kristin Peney, the students began designing their version of a ROV in the fall. After building three prototypes, the team continued to improve upon the final version until days before the competition.
Team members included freshmen Sierra Abbasi, Quentin Bronstein, Sterling Stephens, Erin Zimmerman and 8th grader Lorelei Downen.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit saslions.com
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The St. Andrew’s Boys Varsity Soccer team is headed to Macon for the GISA Final Four on Saturday, May 7. Kick off is at 4 p.m. at Mercer University against Westminster School of Augusta.
According to Coach Blake Seale, the team has been extremely focused on the semi-final round. They have watched lots of game film this week to determine their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and spent time on the field working on better field shooting positions. Coach Seale also shared two stats worth noting. Thaddeus Sawyer ’26 has over 100 steals this season and Gordon Standing ’23, with 25 goals, is the leading scorer for GISA schools.
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This is the team’s second year in a row to win the title.
Playoff seedings will be announced on Thursday. Go Lions!
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St. Andrew’s Head of School Dr. Kelley Waldron is a contributing author to the Southern Association of Independent School’s (SAIS) March newsletter. Dr. Waldron shares how intentional planning, programming, and professional development prepare St. Andrew’s students for real life. She holds a BA from Tulane University, an MS from Loyola University New Orleans, and an Ed.D. from Georgia Southern University.
Dr. Waldron is a published author, enjoys working with children of all ages, and is passionate about the vision and community of St. Andrew’s School in Savannah. SAIS is a professional organization that helps independent schools of all sizes, and their leaders, stretch their potential through industry-leading accreditation, resources, and professional programs that make your job easier and your school stronger.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit https://saslions.com
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Looking for a school for the fall? St. Andrew’s, an independent school for ages 3 through grade 12, has limited spaces for the 22/23 academic year.
The deadline to complete the application process is Fri. Feb. 18 2022.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit https://saslions.com
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Learn more about St. Andrew’s School, a private, independent, college preparatory Wilmington Island school, ages 3-12th grade @ one of the school’s upcoming open houses:
Open House
JAN. 18 2022
8:30AM Grades 5 – 12
9:30AM Pre-K 3 through Grade 4
St. Andrew’s (age 3 to grade 12) is an independent International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people each day in the area of academics, arts, and athletics.
St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941 ext 452, www.saintschool.com , email hellew@saintschool.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Here’s our list of Winter 2022 open houses, school tours & admissions info:
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Susie King Taylor Community School, Savannah – tuition-free, public K-8 charter school – is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. Learn more about this popular charter school @ an open house. OPEN HOUSES
Wed. Feb. 2 2022, 5-7PM
Sat. Feb. 5 2022, 10AM-Noon.
By appointment only. Call the school @ 912-395-4200 to sign up or sign up online here.
Learn more here.
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Savannah Classical Academy – free, public K-12 charter school – is now accepting 2022-23 lottery applications.
Apply for the lottery now. Learn more & apply online here.
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St. Andrew’s School,a private, independent, college preparatory Wilmington Island school, ages 3-12th grade
Open Houses
JAN. 18 2022
8:30AM Grades 5 – 12
9:30AM Pre-K 3 through Grade 4 Register online here.
Welcome Wednesdays Open houses @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS)
9:30AM
Feb. 9 2022
Reservations are required. Register for Welcome Home Wednesdays online here.
For more information on this event or admissions at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, please email Kathi Strickland, Director of Family Relations, at kstrickland@savcps.com or call the admissions office at 912.629.5544.
Calvary Day School, a private, faith-based Savannah school, PreK-12th grade
You & your family are invited to get a first-hand glimpse of all the amazing opportunities available through private tours of Calvary Day School in Savannah . Learn more here. Call Calvary’s admissions department at (912) 351-0700 or email admissions@calvarydayschool.com to schedule your tour. Scheduled assessment and shadow days will be on Wednesdays by appointment.
Advanced Academics, tutoring for K-12 & customized preK-6th grade learning (full & half day) in Pooler
TOURS: Private tours can be set up by calling 912-348-2017. More information about customized learning on Advanced Academics campus for preschool through middle grades is available at www.adv-aca.com.
Bethesda Academy, a private, all-male Savannah day school, grades 6-12
Schedule a private tour of Bethesda Academy by emailing or calling Admissions Director Stephanie VanVleck at 912-361-2068 or email stephanie.vanvleck@bethesdaacademy.org
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Savannah-Chatham Public Schools. Find SCCPSS Choice/Lottery Program Application Deadlines here.
State-funded full-day preK. Savannah-Chatham public school free preK admission window for 2022-23 is Feb. 15-March 4 2022. Details here.
