Girls Engineer It! Day is Sat. March 8 2025

Registration is open for the 13th Annual Girls’ Engineer It Day in Savannah.

Students participate in separate tracks (per age group) of three classes lasting one hour each. The event kicks off with an Expo to learn about schools, universities, and Engineering companies in the Coastal Empire. 

Then as the students break off for classes, the adults are invited to stay and learn how to keep the students interested in STEM and how to prepare them for school. See the full agenda here. This event is promoted for females to attend but is open to all students!

This year’s event also lands on International Women’s Day!

When: March 8, 2025

Where: Woodville-Tompkins Institute, Garden City

Registration: The registration fee increases to $10 and includes all supplies for activities and t-shirt.

To learn more and register, visit Girls Engineer It! Day Registration on Savannah Coastal Empire Society of Women Engineers website: https://sceswe.swe.org/.   

Also consider supporting the event in the following ways:

Volunteer

Sponsor

Expo– Free to participate with a booth

Stay connected with leading up to the event by following Society of Women Engineers on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and more:

Facebook

Instagram

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Congrats: high-achieving students & teachers who made the greatest impact on academic journeys

Twenty-eight Savannah-Chatham County Public School System STAR students and teachers were recognized at the annual PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) luncheon this week.

The annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program tradition serves to honor high-achieving students the teachers who have made the greatest impact on their academic journeys.

Learn more here.

The list of SCCPSS STAR students and teachers recognized include:

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Beach High –

STAR Student Krutarth Patel

STAR Teacher Tamara Innerarity

Groves High –

STAR Student Caleb Heyliger

STAR Teacher Dewayne Mobley

Islands High –

STAR Student Tin Chan

STAR Teacher Jessica Lyons

Jenkins High –

STAR Student Liam McDaniel

STAR Teacher Theresa Luciano

Johnson High –

STAR Student Thien An Duc Nguyen

STAR Teacher Tiffanie Andrews

New Hampstead High –

STAR Student Cody Huynh

STAR Teacher Rachel Wipper

Savannah Arts Academy –

STAR Student William Maher

STAR Teacher Vanessa Routh

Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy –

STAR Student Isabella Frazier

STAR Teacher – Eunju Jung

Savannah Classical Academy –

STAR Student Danilo Saenz De Viteri/

STAR Teacher Venecia Whyte-Foster

Savannah Early College –

STAR Student Sintayehu Jones

STAR Teacher Antoinette Kavoori

School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High –

STAR Student Jayden Golden

STAR Teacher Tonya Smith

Windsor Forest High – (a tie between two qualifying students)

STAR Student Qur’an Chapman

STAR Teacher Brooklyn Howard

STAR Student Tristan Doan

STAR Teacher John Callahan

Woodville-Tompkins High –

STAR Student Faith Agbehonou

STAR Teacher Angela Wright

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Georgia Tech Savannah Summer Programs 2025 for students in 2^nd – 12^th

Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps for students in rising 2^nd – 12^th grade on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

Dates: June 2^nd – July 25^th 2025

Times: 8:30 AM – 3PM

Cost Range: $300 – $350.

Lunches are provided.

Find all details and register here.

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Jewish Educational Alliance Preschool Savannah

Looking for a quality early childhood center and a loving and safe environment for your child?

Registration is now open for 2025-2026 school year for Jewish Educational Alliance Preschool Savannah.

Children one year old and walking independently through four years old are welcome to participate during the hours of 8am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. 

When your child attends JEA Preschool, you’ll be part of the JEA community. Many parents have made life-long friends with families they’ve met through this preschool. The preschool program includes enrichment activities, swim lessons, gardening program and more.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule. 

Schedule a tour here.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah here.

Questions? Email Jodi Sadler  jodi@savj.org or Heather Lieberfarb  asstdirector@savj.org

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Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

Herschel V. Jenkins is a Georgia DOE-Recognized STEM/STEAM Schools

Congratulations HV Jenkins High School in Savannah making the esteemed list of Georgia Department of Education’s STEM/STEAM schools!

This accomplishment is a testament to the school staff dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing high-quality, innovative education to the students.

Other SCCPSS advancing schools STEAM schools include: The STEM Academy at Bartlett and AB Williams Elementary School.

Executing (State Certified) STEAM schools in Savannah include: Heard Elementary & Tybee Island Maritime Academy.

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Savannah Chatham public schools Pre-K through 2nd grade students now have their very own PLAY cards thanks to the READ UNITED initiative – a positive program that provides children with fines-free borrowing and access to digital materials, helping improve literacy.  

United Way of the Coastal Empire, SCCPSS, and Live Oak Public Libraries are teaming up to promote the use of Live Oak Public Libraries PLAY Cards to utilize library resources.

Donato’s Pizza is sponsoring a pizza party for the grade with the MOST CHECKOUTS in February 2025.

Learn more here.

United Way of the Coastal Empire provides roundtrip Lyft passes (up to $26 each way) through the Ride United Transportation Access program to help families get to the library. To request a ride pass, ask your student’s teacher for details.

Along with books, the PLAY Card provides free or discounted access to:

State Parks & Museums

Telfair Academy

Savannah Children’s Museum

Skidaway Island State Park

Wormsloe State Historic Site

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Lottery applications open for 2025-26 Savannah-Chatham public schools Pre-K & CHOICE programs

Free Pre-K & Little Acorn Academy

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has two programs for our youngest learners.  Students are eligible for the state-funded Pre-K programs in the 2025-26 school year if they will be four years old by September 1 and reside in Chatham county. 

Learn more and apply for the free Pre-K lottery here.

The Little Acorn Academy is a full day program for 3 year olds. Learn more and apply online here.

Students must enter a lottery to be placed in one of these programs.  The lottery for each is open Jan. 11 through Jan. 31 2025.

Learn more here.

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CHOICE programs

CHOICE Program Applications will be available from Jan. 11, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2025. Learn more and apply online here.

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See the list of SCCPSS school open houses here.

Update:

Some Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school open houses scheduled to take place this week of Jan. 20 are postponed due to the winter weather. Please see below for a list of rescheduled dates & times.

Rescheduled SCCPSS Open Houses

*GARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Choice Program Open House

Monday January 27th from 5:30-7:00.

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*MARSHPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Choice Program Open House:

Thursday, January 30th from 5:00-6:00

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*WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS TECHNICAL & CAREER HIGH SCHOOL

CHOICE PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE:

Rescheduled- Wednesday, January 29 6:00-7:30PM

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Pre-K 2025-2026 @ Savannah Classical Academy

Applications are officially open for Savannah Classical Academy’s 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten program! 

This program offers a classical education with engaging academics, outdoor play, and personalized attention in small classes. Plus, Pre-K students get priority admission to our free Kindergarten program! Space is limited, so apply today.

Learn more about the program and start your application here.

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Apply now for annual Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2025-2026 school year

The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.

Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.

Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM

SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.

Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families. 

Apply online here.

The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.

Savannah Classical Academy
705 E. Anderson St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 395-4040
SavannahClassicalAcademy.org

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Apply now for annual Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2025-2026 school year

The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.

Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.

Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM

SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.

Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families. 

Apply online here.

The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.

Savannah Classical Academy
705 E. Anderson St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 395-4040
SavannahClassicalAcademy.org

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SCCPSS Student Success Expo 2025

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System invites you to the Student Success Expo 2025 & STEM Festival @ Savannah Civic Center, 10AM-3PM Sat. Jan. 11.

Join SCCPSS in celebrating students and showcasing the district’s Choice programs!

CHOICE programs in the spotlight. Don’t miss the Teddy Bear Clinic, STEM festival and much more.

Learn more here.

There will be additional parking at Garrison K8, 649 West Jones St. Complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be provided.

Only CLEAR BAGS will be permitted in the venue.

SCCPSS will offer shredding services for the community. Shredding will be available at the Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Participants will be limited to three boxes of personal documents per individual.)

The Choice Application window opens on January 11, 2025. Apply online at choice.sccpss.com.

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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2025 Open House Jan. 9.

Make plans to attend an informative Open House on Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.

Register online here.

St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.

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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2024-25 Open House Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 9.

Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.

Register online here.

St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.

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2024-2025 Georgia History Festival: Keynote Presentation with Michael Thurmond

Here’s a chance for Savannah middle and high school students to meet and hear insights from DeKalb County CEO and historian Michael Thurmond. This would be an stimulating FREE local event for students to receive extra credit for attending.

The 2024-2025 Georgia History Festival lecture will feature Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO, historian, former Commissioner of Labor, and former member of the Georgia General Assembly on Thurs. Nov. 14, 6PM.

This engaging lecture will highlight the founding of the Georgia colony under the leadership of General James Edward Oglethorpe and examines Oglethorpe’s philosophical and moral evolution from slave trader to abolitionist. Mr. Thurmond is also the author of Freedom: Georgia’s Antislavery Heritage, 1733-1865 and A Story Untold: Black Men and Women in Athens History.

Location: The lecture will take place at Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street, in Savannah.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

This would be an ideal program for middle and high school age learners.

Learn more here.

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STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Labs @ Geogia Tech Savannah

Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1^st – 8^th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.

Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!

Dates and Times:

Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM

Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery

October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling

November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective

Cost: $60 per participant

Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407

Register for upcoming fall sessions online here.

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St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah?

Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

2024-25 Open House Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 9.

Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.

Register online here.

St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.

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Tour Calvary Day School, which offers an Early Learning Center as well as PreK through 12th grade

Calvary Day School’s Open House events will be November 14, 2024 and January 16, 2025!

During these sessions, you’ll have the chance to meet our administration, teachers, counselors, and coaches. Participate in our Q&A to get all your questions answered and hear directly from student prefects about their experiences.

You’ll also enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Calvary Day School campus and receive an extra incentive for attending.

Registration is required. Sign up for the Nov. 14 Open House here.

Come see how Calvary Day School can be the perfect fit for your family!

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STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Labs @ Geogia Tech Savannah

Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1^st – 8^th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.

Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!

Dates and Times:

Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM

Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery

October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling

November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective

Cost: $60 per participant

Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407

Register for upcoming fall sessions online here.

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Aspire Savannah private school offers lower, upper elementary & middle school

Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “How does the classroom feel?” on the fact what you measure tells a lot about what is meaningful to you. What is meaningful to you dictates a lot about your classroom atmosphere.

At Aspire Savannah private school in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood, their studios are different from a traditional classroom. They are less bureaucratic and more personalized. There are fewer learners, more freedom of choice, and more customization of content. This alone makes our atmosphere an alternative to traditional school.

Read more here.

Aspire Savannah is an independent, private learner-led environment in Savannah.

At Aspire Savannah, the focus is on cultivating a love of learning and becoming an expert learner by being actively involved in the learning process.

The school serves ages 5.5-13 for the 2024-25 school year. 

Learn more about the school here. 

Inquire here. 

(Pictured above: Aspire Savannah’s youngest learners working on the Montessori Reading Drawers. The drawers have progressively more difficult activities for them to develop reading and writing skills. )

(Pictured below: SURF (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun). That is when Aspire Savannah students take a break and read a book of choice. It’s an ideal time for older learners to practice good time management and select a book that will count toward their “Deep Book” requirement. )

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Aspire Savannah private school offers lower, upper elementary & middle school

Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Teaching Style and The Learning Environment” on the fact that when the test is what everyone looks at and remembers, how can a teacher not be teaching to the test? It’s what industrial education was built to do.

In contrast, an inquiry-based classroom – like that @ Aspire Savannah – promotes a student-centered approach, fostering a teaching style that is more exploratory. 

Read more here.

Aspire Savannah is an independent, private learner-led environment in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood. 

At Aspire Savannah, the focus is on cultivating a love of learning and becoming an expert learner by being actively involved in the learning process.

The school serves ages 5.5-13 for the 2024-25 school year. 

Learn more about the school here. 

Inquire here. 

(Pictured above: Aspire Savannah’s youngest learners working on the Montessori Reading Drawers. The drawers have progressively more difficult activities for them to develop reading and writing skills. )

(Pictured below: SURF (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun). That is when Aspire Savannah students take a break and read a book of choice. It’s an ideal time for older learners to practice good time management and select a book that will count toward their “Deep Book” requirement. )

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Calvary Day School in Savannah

Calvary Day School admissions applications for the 2025-26 academic year are opening Tuesday, September 3 2024.

The application, key admission dates, and other helpful information can be found on the Calvary Day School website.

The first round of applications closes on February 28 2025, so submit yours today!

Learn more about this private PreK-12th grade Savannah school. here.

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STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Labs @ Geogia Tech Savannah

Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1^st – 8^th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.

Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!

Dates and Times:

Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM

Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery

October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling

November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective

Cost: $60 per participant

Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407

Register for upcoming fall sessions online here.

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2024 College Admissions Fair in Savannah

Bring your student to the 2024 College Admissions Fair for Students of the Arts on Sun. Sept. 15 2024, 2-5PM in the Savannah Arts Academy cafeteria.

All area students are welcome.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave., Savannah

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Aspire Savannah private school offers lower, upper elementary & middle school

Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Unlimited Growth Through Assessment” on the importance of assessment in the learning environment. Assessment reveals what is actually happening in a classroom and highlights an organization’s or group’s core values.

Assessment is a crucial indicator of what is truly important in any learning environment because everything that happens in that environment is downstream of how assessment is handled.

Read more here.

Aspire Savannah is an independent, private learner-led environment in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood. 

At Aspire Savannah, the focus is on cultivating a love of learning and becoming an expert learner by being actively involved in the learning process.

The school will serve ages 5.5-13 for the 2024-25 school year. 

Learn more about the school here. 

Inquire here. 

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