Make some warm memories in the cold weather with Kindermusik Savannah 

Enter Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano’s January giveaway!

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com and enter your child – a winner will be chosen at the end of this month to win the entire month of Kindermusik classes and materials for FREE in January 2022. Open to ages 0-7; one entry per family. Text GIVEAWAY to 912-432-5885 for more info.

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Join Kindermusik Savannah this Sat. Dec. 18, at 10AM, for Kindermusik’s last monthly musical playdate of 2021: “SLEIGH RIDE”. Spaces are almost full – enroll your child today! Enroll @ kindermusikwith88keys.com.

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Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

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Lowcountry Friday Night Football has come to Savannah!

ALL ARE WELCOME

Registration is now open for boys and girls grades K-8th online here. 

*PLAY WITH FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CLASSMATES
*6V6* – 8/9 PLAYERS/ROSTER
*5 DIVISIONS (K, 1ST/2ND, 3RD/4TH, 5TH/6TH, 7TH/8TH)
* NO CONTACT = FEWER INJURIES
*SKILL POSITIONS – QB, WR, RB, DB
*ONLY 1 PRACTICE PER WEEK
*EVERYONE PLAYS IN 3 OUT OF 4 QUARTERS
*GAMES ON FRIDAYS
*PROFESSIONAL – PAID GAME OFFICIALS
*TROPHIES
*FOOD TRUCKS/VENDORS/MUSIC
*GAMES @ ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL ON WILMINGTON IS., SAVANNAH

*REGISTRATION: $150

St. Andrew’s Varsity Football Coach Blake Henry is bringing the largest Flag Football operator in the nation to Savannah. Lowcountry Friday Night Lights is for boys and girls of all different skill levels who are in grades K-8. Online registration for the SPRING season is now open, $150 per player.

Practices begin in late January 2022 with opening night scheduled for Feb. 25 2022. One hour practices followed by one hour games are played on Friday nights on beautiful St. Andrew’s campus. Register at www.lowcountryfnl.com!

Lowcountry FNL
(912) 333-9160
lowcountryfnl@gmail.com
Follow on Instagram @lowcountryfnl

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Tutoring @ Advanced Academics in Pooler

Advanced Academics in Pooler offers tutoring including:

*After-School Tutoring to help your child regain momentum in their learning. Sessions can include teaching current material in a way that works for your child; homework support; and prepping for tests.

*Tutoring for students with special needs such as ADD & ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Dyslexia, learning difference, learning gaps, Tourette’s Syndrome

Learn more here.

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Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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Winter STEAM Camp @ Sandbox @ Tanger Outlets, Bluffton SC 

Enroll now for a fun and educational way for your child to spend their winter break.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger Outlet location in Bluffton SC will offer a two, 4-day winter STEM camp that combines science with fun holiday activities the weeks of Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 27-30 2021. Children will have supervised time to explore the exhibits, daily snacks, and staff-led projects. Choose one week or both.

For ages 5-12 years old.

Register for Holiday camp @ Sandbox @ Tanger Outlets, Bluffton online here.

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New Year’s Celebration @ Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Don’t miss the Sandbox Children’s Museum’s family friendly New Year’s celebration: Noon Year’s Eve. This special event will have themed art and STEM projects as well as a balloon drop at noon! Light refreshments will be served on our porch!
$15/person | $8/members – Space is limited so make your reservation now!
Visit www.thesandbox.org & click BOOK NOW, then click on General Admission, then calendar date.

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New Shrimp Boat @ Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Come play on The Sandbox Children’s Museum new shrimp boat on Hilton Head Is. and learn about the history of the commercial shrimping industry, parts of a shrimp boat, the life cycle of the Atlantic White shrimp, and how shrimp boats prevent turtles from being caught in the nets!

Purchase your tickets online @ www.thesandbox.org & click “Book Now”.
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Best home holiday light displays, decorations 2021 in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill

Driving around Savannah, Pooler, Rincon & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.

From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, SouthernMamas.com has your guide to local home holiday light displays.

Kids especially love those computerized “dancing” lights display animated with music. Lights choreographed to blink, twink and fade in red, blue, green and white, in sync with a custom-mixed soundtrack of holiday tunes.

Want to add a home lights display to this list or let us know if one of the past favorites isn’t up this year? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

* The Seager family, 476 Copper Creek Circle
Pooler GA 31322
5:30-10:30PM
(this is the lights-loving owner previously @ 24 Greatwood Way Savannah in Godley Park in the Highlands Subdivisions)

* 221 Pinecrest Place
Pooler, GA

* The Owens Family, 111 Chinese Fir Ct, Pooler GA 31322

* The Steinhauser family, 1431 Whitfield Park Circle
5:30- 9PM nightly
Tune radio to 102.9

* s The Fordhams, 21 Timbers Way, Savannah, GA 31406 (Located in the Rivers Bend neighborhood off of Whitfield Ave.)

* South Lancaster Rd. in Wilmington Park

* The Nowicki family, 107 Saint Andrews Way, Wilmington Is.

* The Lodge Family, 701 Stuart St. Savannah

* The Ray Famiy, 9 Yorkshire Place Savannah
Nightly 5:30-11PM

* The Jensen Family, 6A Webster Drive, Savannah

* The Schirtzinger family, 202 Blue Marlin Dr., Whitemarsh Island.
Donations  can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

* The Simons family, 165 Bald Cypress Lane 31302 (Off of Little Neck Road) Animated and Static
Nightly from dark til 9:30PM

* The Barratta family, 154 Lake Dr., Midway  31320

* The Walker family, 23 Charlie’s Rd, and Hwy 144, Richmond Hill

* The Gray family, 782 Greenwich Dr, Richmond Hill (includes a train)

* The Mar family, 104 Rockingham Circle, Bloomingdale

* 106 Sandstone Dr. Bloomingdale

* 201 Savannah Avenue, Rincon.

* The Smith family, 419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon. (Next to Lost Plantation Golf Course)  Tune to 89.7, syncs to music.

* 126 Aquaduct Dr. in the Staffordshire Estates Subdivision off of Blue Jay, Rincon

* The Padgett family, 156 Oakview Rd, Rincon 31326

* Pennington neighborhood, off Midland Rd, Guyton

* The Rockwell Family, 253 Cypress Creek Lane, Guyton GA 31312

* 133 South Effingham Plantation Dr.

* The Simmons family, 439 Egypt Ardmore Rd, Springfield, GA 31329

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South Carolina

Brendlen’s Christmas Light Display
1570 Drigger’s Lane
Ridgeland SC 29936
Nightly lights display

Arborwood Lights display
9 Arbormeade Circle in Bluffton (Look for “Arborwood Lights” in Google Maps.)
6-9PM nightly
Decorated homes & yards off Buckwalter Parkway in sync to Christmas music.

43 Neligh Lane in Cypress Ridge off SC 170
Bluffton SC
8,500 lights in sync with music on 99.3 FM.
5:30-8PM Sunday-Thursday and until 10PM Friday & Saturday
Another home lights display @ nearby 211 Argo Circle.

Hilton Head Firefighters Christmas Lights
Fire Station 3
534 William Hilton Pkwy
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted

ALSO DECORATED IN LIGHTS: Dove Street lights on Hilton Head Is. 5:30-11PM nightly through New Years; shopping centers Coligny Plaza @ 1 North Forest Beach Drive & Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina (w/ Neptune statue wearing his Santa hat) @ 1 Shelter Cove Lane, both on Hilton Head Island

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FREE lights displays @ businesses, organizations

TMT Farms Christmas Lights Drive-Thru in Statesboro
16710 Old River Rd N
Statesboro, GA 30461
Open now until Dec. 27 2020, 6PM-1AM nightly.
Drive-thru only.
Admission is free, however, please bring non-perishable food items to donate. Cash donations are also accepted. Donated food will be distributed to needy families throughout Bulloch County and surrounding counties. Monetary contributions are used to purchase gift cards for needy families.
Details here.

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Lowcountry Counseling in Savannah: Sober Support for the Holidays

The Holidays can be challenging for those in addiction recovery.

Whether you need support for yourself, or a you have a family member who is in addiction recovery, help is available.

Find 5 Tips To Support Sobriety here. 

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If you or a loved one is in need of support, Low Country Counseling offers specialized therapy for Individuals, Moms, Couples, Families, Children, and Teens. Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You’re not alone.

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Holiday Break: FREE BEE Move & Crafts @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Restless over the holiday break? Bumble down to the Savannah Cultural Arts Center on Wed. Dec. 29 2021 for a FREE matinee screening of Bee Movie! Fun starts at 10AM for themed arts activities followed by the movie at 11AM. All ages welcome, a parent/guardian must be present with children at all times.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, Ga 31401

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Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Winter Season is now open for children ages 2-8!

Savannah Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and invites your child to Soccer Island!

Coaches will continue to take a variety of precautions to keep both children and staff safe.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about the program! Or go straight to our enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com. Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!

Want to try the program and meet the awesome coaches before you enroll? There will be a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on Jan.8 2022 for all children ages 2-8! You must preregister for this free event! Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.”

Enrollment online here.

Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.com

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Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus 2021 tour of the Islands, Southside by fire engine

CES Volunteer Fire Divisions volunteers will escort Santa and Mrs Claus around the Islands & Savannah Southside in 2021 and spread some holiday cheer.

Southside: Dec. 11-13
Southbridge/Berwick: Dec. 17
Wilmington Route: begins at 12PM on Sat. Dec. 18
Whitemarsh/Talahi: begins at 1PM on Sun. Dec. 19.
Skidaway Is: Dec. 18 & 19.
Ferguson Avenue: Dec. 21
Burnside: Dec. 22

Tracking link will be available on the day.

See the online Santa fire engine route schedule here to see when Santa may be cruising thru your neighborhood.

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Find more kids’ Christmas 2021 events here. 

Jingle Bell Block Hop & Candy Crawl, Sun. Dec. 19 2021

Bring all the kids downtown this Sun. Dec. 19 and let them have a blast at the Jingle Bell Block Hop & Candy Crawl.

This event will feature pictures with Santa, holiday dancers, Magic Marc, cookie decorating, games and a candy crawl at participating businesses downtown.

Jingle Bell Block Hop & Candy Crawl
SUNDAY AT 2-4PM
E Broughton and Bull Street, Savannah, 31401

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Super Easy Math in Savannah specializes in online math tutoring for anyone who is interested in personalized or group tutoring. We specialize in math tutoring for all skill levels and all ages.

Students are paired with a tutor who is best fit for their individual needs.

Online tutoring sessions include:
Recordings of the tutoring session which can be accessed via the tutoring portal
Homework assigned to students after each session so students can continue to practice skills between tutoring sessions
Weekday and weekend meeting times
Email and text message reminders of scheduled sessions
Types of tutoring include:
Elementary, Middle Grades, High School and College Level math tutoring
1-on-1 sessions to give students individualized math help
Buddy math tutoring, which allows students to get tutored with their friend(s) from school
SAT prep
and more!
Learn how our tutoring process works in this short video.

Schedule a FREE consultation here. 

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Buddy Tutoring

Super Easy Math also offers buddy tutoring for a minimum of 3 people for a group. Grab at least two friends so you can all learn together.

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Open House @ Veritas Academy (PreK-12th), Savannah: Feb. 17 2022

THURSDAY, FEB. 17, 2022 AT 9 AM
Admission Open House
Veritas Academy (PreK-12th grades)

25 W Oglethorpe Ln.
Savannah, GA 31401-3971

Join Veritas Academy on Thurs. Feb. 17, 2022 at 9AM to see classes in action and learn more about the Veritas Academy mission and programs.

To RSVP, email info@veritassav.org.

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Now hiring @ Savannah Christian School’s daycare/preschool 

Savannah Christian School’s Little Raiders Learning Academy is hiring.

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to work at the best daycare/preschool in Savannah. APPLY TODAY!

Please email aknight@savcps.com for more information. 

#itsagreatdaytobealittleraider

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Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Give The Gift of Vacation Memories This Holiday Season

Skip the shopping. The lines. And the wrapping. Give your family a gift that will last far beyond the holiday season, the gift of vacation memories!

We all know that toys will lose their joy (and not to mention, their pieces and parts) within a few short weeks but vacation memories will last forever. Experience something new, revisit a favorite destination, or maybe check off the bucket list, regardless of what your interests are Two Sisters Travel will help you plan an amazing family vacation. Our concierge travel planning service is complimentary… yes, that’s right you don’t pay anything extra to let us help you plan your travels. And we know moms are busy, so we’ll make the vacation planning stress-free by eliminating hours of the overwhelming research of the seemingly endless options.

Want to getaway for spring break? Summer vacation? Two Sisters Travel will help plan a vacation anytime of the year. Most of our packages are available with low deposit options and payment plans, making it easier to afford your dream family vacation!

Can’t decide where to go? Unsure of what destination is best for your family? We’ll help you find the perfect destination to fit your style, preferences and budget. A few of our favorite family vacation destinations are all-inclusive resorts (Beaches Resorts & Hard Rock Resorts), Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, & cruising. Or if you’re thinking something more exotic we can definitely help with that too!

Contact Tara McCoy at 843-284-3241 today to discuss a few personalized options for your family, or request a quote online. Let Two Sisters Travel help make your holidays a little easier and help you arrange the perfect family vacation!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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SouthCoast Health in Savannah: Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

SouthCoast Health physician  Dr. Regina B. Dandy offers tips on how to make healthy New Year’s resolutions that you will actually keep here.

“We see a lot of patients asking questions about improving their overall health through lifestyle changes this time of year,” said SouthCoast Health physician Dr. Regina B. Dandy. “It’s really a great thing that so many people take the New Year mark as a time to think about their overall wellness and what they can do to improve, but the tricky part is actually changing your personal health habits.”

SouthCoast Health offers a wide array of services that can help you get there, including primary care physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists, diabetic counseling services, and more.

Learn more here.

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UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant will host their eighth Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

The theme for this year is “YOUR Connection to the Coast”. The summit will take place in-person at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island near Savannah.

YOCS is designed to empower middle and high school students across the country with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities.

This is a great opportunity for students to develop their interests, gain new skills in environmental literacy, and connect with other students and professionals interested in ocean conservation.

Interested middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) are encouraged to register online here.

SCCPSS’s Lottery/Choice Programs for the 2022-23 School Year

Please see important dates for Savannah-Chatham Public Schools Lottery/Choice Programs for the 2022-23 school year.

The district website will be providing more information about the programs offered for school year 2022-2023 and the application/lottery process soon.

Learn more @ the district’s Student Success Expo & School Showcase. UPDATE: The Student Success Expo – originally scheduled for January 22 – will be moving to a virtual format.  Watch for more information about the Student Success Expo coming soon.

FREE Downtown Savannah Parking on certain days during holidays

Yes, you can shop in downtown Savannah during holidays without worrying about paying for parking.

FREE holiday parking in all city-owned garages during the
below dates and times.
Through December 31, 2021 (Every Tues and Wed ONLY)
Noon-8PM

Dec. 17-19, 2021
Noon- 8PM

Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art

Teens take over SCAD MOA at these artist workshops. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.

$10 ADMISSION

Sign up!
Email: kpoitras@scad.edu
Kristin Poitras
Coordinator of museum visitation

See teen night dates and listings on the museum event calendar.

Upcoming teen nights include:

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Fri. Dec. 10, 4-6PM
Conjure kami spirits at LARP workshop
Tour Japanese artist Izumi Kato’s exhibition Stand By You. Then inhabit Kato’s spectral creatures at this live-action role playing workshop.

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Fri. Dec. 17, 4-6PM
Make cookie-cutter cool
Customize cookies styled like works on view, with Brittany Richmond, SCAD MOA assistant curator

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WHERE
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.

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Savannah Six Art Show @ Scribble Art Studio

Art Opening! Six Artists!
Come and enjoy great art, wine, cheese and……

Rhoot Man Pop Up
Serving a signature craft cocktail!

Come join the fun @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., Savannah
Sat. Dec. 11 2021, 5-9PM

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Healthy gift suggestions from SouthCoast Health

Healthy present and stocking stuffer ideas from SouthCoast Health for foodies, athletes, tech lovers, kids.

See the health gift ideas here. 
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Lowcountry Friday Night Football has come to Savannah!

ALL ARE WELCOME

Registration is now open for boys and girls grades K-8th online here. 

*PLAY WITH FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CLASSMATES
*6V6* – 8/9 PLAYERS/ROSTER
*5 DIVISIONS (K, 1ST/2ND, 3RD/4TH, 5TH/6TH, 7TH/8TH)
* NO CONTACT = FEWER INJURIES
*SKILL POSITIONS – QB, WR, RB, DB
*ONLY 1 PRACTICE PER WEEK
*EVERYONE PLAYS IN 3 OUT OF 4 QUARTERS
*GAMES ON FRIDAYS
*PROFESSIONAL – PAID GAME OFFICIALS
*TROPHIES
*FOOD TRUCKS/VENDORS/MUSIC
*GAMES @ ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL ON WILMINGTON IS., SAVANNAH

*REGISTRATION: $150

St. Andrew’s Varsity Football Coach Blake Henry is bringing the largest Flag Football operator in the nation to Savannah. Lowcountry Friday Night Lights is for boys and girls of all different skill levels who are in grades K-8. Online registration for the SPRING season is now open, $150 per player.

Practices begin in late January 2022 with opening night scheduled for Feb. 25 2022. One hour practices followed by one hour games are played on Friday nights on beautiful St. Andrew’s campus. Register at www.lowcountryfnl.com!

Lowcountry FNL
(912) 333-9160
lowcountryfnl@gmail.com
Follow on Instagram @lowcountryfnl

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Everyone is welcome @ these upcoming family-friendly concerts in Savannah.

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SMF Jazz Academy Fall Concert
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Fri. Dec. 10 2021, 7PM
Savannah Cultural Arts Center

SMF Jazz Academy is proud to present its first in-person concert! Featuring five jazz combos and two melodica ensembles, students in Savannah’s only free after-school jazz program will present a program featuring a diverse selection of music from the jazz tradition.

FREE CONCERT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
@ Savannah Civic Center
SAT. DEC. 11, 2021, 3-4:30 PM

Every December, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presents this Grammy Award–winning holiday extravaganza. With soulful big band arrangements of songs both sacred and secular, Big Band Holidays is an uplifting tradition enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. In addition to some swinging JLCO instrumentals, virtuosic vocalist Alita Moses joins the band for imaginative new versions of classics like “White Christmas” and “Merry Christmas, Baby.”
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year alongside your fellow music lovers at matinee and evening performances.
Everyone is invited! A 50% ticket discount is available for children under 12 years of age for the 3 PM performance.
Find tickets online here.

Half off tickets for children 12 and younger!
Call the Savannah Box Office at 912.525.5050 to purchase discounted tickets (Monday–Friday, 10 AM–3 PM). Restrictions apply.

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School searching in Savannah? Visit Savannah Christian Preparatory School, an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school, during a Welcome Home Wednesday open house this fall.

Welcome Home Wednesdays

Open Houses 2022: Jan. 26 & Feb. 9 
9:30AM
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.

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Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook here. On Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser