Metter Elementary School

The Another Bloomin' Run (Obstacle Course inside schools) will be held on March 29 at 6 pm! Registration is only $12 per person and will reduce to $10 per person for teams of 6 or more. Registration includes an ABR t-shirt, access to any in-person event activities, and makes you eligible for any raffles and contests! If you would like this year’s ABR t-shirt, you must register by March 2nd. You may still register after that time in order to be eligible for our contests. If you are interested in participating, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/... to sign up! If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Christina Holland at 912-314-6463. The “Another Bloomin’ Run” event was established to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of students with disabilities in Candler County. Through proceeds earned by the race, our students in The Program for Exceptional Children have benefited in many ways. We have been able to provide enrichment opportunities for our students, purchase needed technology to help students succeed and provide educational resources for parents and much more.

Bring your children or grandchildren ages 0-5 years old for a night of fun activities at the L. C. Anderson Memorial Library - Candler County on Thursday, February 29 from 6-7 pm!

We are excited to announce that we will begin construction on the new Metter College & Career Academy very soon! As with any construction project, there are challenges. For at least the remainder of this school year and more than likely, into next year, students will continue to park in the grass area in front of the school. However, beginning MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 the former student parking area will be blocked off to ALL traffic and there will be no through-traffic to the back of the High School. NO students will be able to park directly behind the High School. If faculty/staff wish to park near the tennis courts or the weight room during the school day, they will have to enter through the Oak Tree Entrance. Please note there is plenty of parking at the K8 complex. After 3:30 pm weekdays and on the weekends, traffic is permitted through the Bus Entrance to the athletic complexes. We understand this will be an inconvenience for some, but please understand that we are growing and the final product will be well worth it!

Pre-K registration for the 2024-2025 school year will begin Monday, February 19th! Please pick up application packets from the K-8 front office between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Spots will fill up fast as we are limited to a certain number based on the state. The last few years we have had a wait list and cannot guarantee every student a spot, so get your application and complete and return it early! Required documents to register: certified birth certificate, child's social security card, proof of residency (like a utility bill), current immunization certificate, Ear Eye Dental certificate, and completed application. ¡El registro pre-K para el año escolar 2024-2025 comenzará el lunes 19 de febrero! Por favor, recoja los paquetes de aplicaciones de la oficina principal de K-8 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 2:00 p Los lugares se llenarán rápido ya que estamos limitados a un cierto número basado en el estado. Los últimos años hemos tenido una lista de espera y no podemos garantizar a cada estudiante un lugar, así que consigue tu solicitud y completa y devuélvela temprano! Documentos requeridos para registrarse: certificado de nacimiento certificado, tarjeta de seguro social del niño, comprobante de residencia (como una factura de servicios públicos), certificado de vacunación actual, certificado de Ear Eye Dental y solicitud completa.

Don't forget to sign up for our Remind for families with babies and Tots ages 0-5 years! It's simple! On your phone, send a text to 81010 that says @4g3f2fg and you are signed up! You will receive text occasionally telling you about our fun family events!

MHS Soccer games scheduled for today (Mon, Feb 12) have been cancelled due to weather.

The MHS Varsity Tiger Baseball Game scheduled for today (Feb 6) has been rescheduled to tomorrow (Wed, Feb 7) due to field conditions. Game will be at 5:30 pm. Admission is $5 cash or Metter Booster Passes are accepted.

Students will not have school on February 8th, 9th, 12th and 13th for their scheduled break. Students will return on February 14th. Teachers and staff will have professional learning days on February 12th and 13th. Have a wonderful break!

PSA:The Candler County School District wants all of our Tigers to be healthy. We know that it's that time of year when lots of germs are circling and we want to remind everyone to 🐅Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly 🐅Cover your mouth if you cough or sneeze 🐅and if you have a fever, please stay home and get well before returning to school. The schools are still being sanitized by Ecovasive quarterly and that cleaning was completed this past Saturday. The Candler County School District cares for each and every one of our children and our staff. Thank you for doing your part in helping keep us all healthy. 🧡🖤🧡

It's time once again for Night Golf...a fundraiser for the Metter Golf Program! The 2-Man Scramble will be played Friday, February 23 with a 3 pm Shotgun Start!

Candler County School District and the Candler County SWIRL Literacy Council is looking for sponsors for the FERST Readers -Candler program. FERST provides quality books to children ages 0-5. Books are mailed to enrolled children once a month for one year, for only $42. Candler County currently has 100 children enrolled, but many more are on the waitlist...waiting for sponsors. If you would like to sponsor, please visit https://ferst-readers-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/194121-donate-to-ferst-readers-of-candler-county

Candler County School District is hiring! Check out the open positions here: https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Metter

Metter Middle School Tigers and Lady Tigers Basketball Teams will compete in the Championship Games on Saturday, January 27 at Metter Middle School. Lady Tigers will play at 10 am and Tigers will follow around 11:15 am. $5 Cash Admission. No Booster Passes allowed. We ask that you come support these hardworking teams!

MMS & MHS Coaches to offer Basketball D League in Feb/March! Click here for the flyer of information: https://5il.co/2deb4 Click here for the registration form: https://5il.co/2deb5

Metter-Candler Recreation Department is holding Spring Sports Registration for Baseball and Softball. Visit the Recreation Department to register or call them at 912-685-2370 with any questions. Candler County Schools is a proud supporter of "rec ball" because it can teach the fundamentals of a sport in a fun atmosphere so that a child is ready to be a Tiger player when they reach Middle or High School.

First Chapter Fridays are held every Friday in Metter Middle School's 6th Grade ELA (English) classes. We ask community members to volunteer to read the first chapter of your favorite book (or we can choose one for you) to the class and tell them a little about yourself! If you would like to read to a class, please complete the First Chapter Fridays Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScemJWTOYzS3-9McEahBvq9lovxh0npW1_tk8f1zBNWVM9f4Q/viewform

Candler County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15 to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We encourage you to attend the annual Metter MLK Day Parade at 2 pm in the downtown area.

The Candler County School District plans to operate on a normal schedule for Tuesday, January 9. With the timing of the storm, we feel students may be safer inside the school buildings and the storm should be passed by the time school ends as they predict it is moving very quickly. However, we will continue to monitor the weather and will keep you updated through social media, our websites, and through our mass communication text/call/email system. We hope that everyone will be safe as this storm passes through our area.

Medicaid Redetermination time! For more information, please visit https://www.metter.org/o/ccsd/page/medicaid-redetermination-information

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