PARENTS & GUARDIANS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Candler County Schools invites all parents and guardians to complete the FY27 Parent and Family Engagement Survey!
Your voice matters! As partners in your child's education, your feedback helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve. The information collected will help us strengthen parent and family engagement throughout our schools.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey.
English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgLIKnVp_QeZLIEsZSexrRgS8lVb4QjuuIcZcmFyG0f3o9Ew/viewform
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2o6xyU4-xilZyFepZvO6_DVE6rNZP3NC9cIJeGOczRpVuEA/viewform
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Your feedback is important, and we truly appreciate your time!
Together, we can make a difference for our students!
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PADRES Y TUTORES: ¡QUEREMOS CONOCER SU OPINIÓN!
¡Las Escuelas del Condado de Candler invitan a todos los padres y tutores a completar la Encuesta de Participación de Padres y Familias para el año fiscal 2027 (FY27)!
¡Su voz es importante! Como colaboradores en la educación de sus hijos, sus comentarios nos ayudan a entender qué estamos haciendo bien y en qué áreas podemos mejorar. La información recopilada nos servirá para fortalecer la participación de los padres y las familias en todas nuestras escuelas.
📝 Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar esta breve encuesta.
Spanish form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2o6xyU4-xilZyFepZvO6_DVE6rNZP3NC9cIJeGOczRpVuEA/viewform
Gracias por su continuo apoyo e involucramiento en la educación de sus hijos. ¡Su opinión es valiosa y agradecemos mucho su tiempo!
¡Juntos, podemos marcar la diferencia para nuestros estudiantes!
Candler County Schools invites all parents and guardians to complete the FY27 Parent and Family Engagement Survey!
Your voice matters! As partners in your child's education, your feedback helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve. The information collected will help us strengthen parent and family engagement throughout our schools.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey.
English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgLIKnVp_QeZLIEsZSexrRgS8lVb4QjuuIcZcmFyG0f3o9Ew/viewform
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2o6xyU4-xilZyFepZvO6_DVE6rNZP3NC9cIJeGOczRpVuEA/viewform
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Your feedback is important, and we truly appreciate your time!
Together, we can make a difference for our students!
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PADRES Y TUTORES: ¡QUEREMOS CONOCER SU OPINIÓN!
¡Las Escuelas del Condado de Candler invitan a todos los padres y tutores a completar la Encuesta de Participación de Padres y Familias para el año fiscal 2027 (FY27)!
¡Su voz es importante! Como colaboradores en la educación de sus hijos, sus comentarios nos ayudan a entender qué estamos haciendo bien y en qué áreas podemos mejorar. La información recopilada nos servirá para fortalecer la participación de los padres y las familias en todas nuestras escuelas.
📝 Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar esta breve encuesta.
Spanish form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2o6xyU4-xilZyFepZvO6_DVE6rNZP3NC9cIJeGOczRpVuEA/viewform
Gracias por su continuo apoyo e involucramiento en la educación de sus hijos. ¡Su opinión es valiosa y agradecemos mucho su tiempo!
¡Juntos, podemos marcar la diferencia para nuestros estudiantes!
Did you know that The Parent Institute hosts a School Success webpage with CCSD? Check out these E-Tips for Parents!
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/wcs/wcsifp.php?19702-WEBCSKE2-W258072
IT'S ALMOST BOOK FAIR WEEK!
Our Metter Elementary and Middle School Book Fair is happening NEXT WEEK, November 16–20! We invite all students and families to come shop and find something new to read!
Book Fair Hours: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM daily
Parents Welcome! Parents may shop the fair with their child during the school day.
Family Night: Thursday, November 19, during our Fall Festival from 5:30–7:30 PM. All students and families are invited!
Payment Options: We accept all forms of payment! You can also set up a Scholastic eWallet so funds are ready for your child to shop.
Set up your child's Book Fair eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/metterprek8
A QUICK REMINDER: Metter Elementary is also having a School Store Fundraiser. This is SEPARATE from the Book Fair! If you are adding money for your child to spend at the Book Fair, please be sure you are using the Scholastic link above. eWallet funds will appear under your child's name at the fair.
Every purchase makes a difference! Proceeds support our school library and the Candler County Literacy Council, helping put more books into our school libraries and homes throughout our community.
We appreciate your support! Let's grow a love of reading, one book at a time!
Our Metter Elementary and Middle School Book Fair is happening NEXT WEEK, November 16–20! We invite all students and families to come shop and find something new to read!
Book Fair Hours: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM daily
Parents Welcome! Parents may shop the fair with their child during the school day.
Family Night: Thursday, November 19, during our Fall Festival from 5:30–7:30 PM. All students and families are invited!
Payment Options: We accept all forms of payment! You can also set up a Scholastic eWallet so funds are ready for your child to shop.
Set up your child's Book Fair eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/metterprek8
A QUICK REMINDER: Metter Elementary is also having a School Store Fundraiser. This is SEPARATE from the Book Fair! If you are adding money for your child to spend at the Book Fair, please be sure you are using the Scholastic link above. eWallet funds will appear under your child's name at the fair.
Every purchase makes a difference! Proceeds support our school library and the Candler County Literacy Council, helping put more books into our school libraries and homes throughout our community.
We appreciate your support! Let's grow a love of reading, one book at a time!
MES/MMS Morning Drop-Off Reminder
Drop-off areas at MES/MMS are not monitored until 7:20 am. For everyone's safety, please do not drop off students until 7:20 am, or have your student remain in your vehicle until monitors are on duty.
With cooler mornings approaching, please remember that students cannot enter the building before 7:20 a.m. Please plan your arrival accordingly so students can stay warm and supervised.
If you are only dropping off MES students, please use the preferred locations at the Pond or Oak Tree dropoff areas.
Thank you for helping us keep morning drop-off safe and smooth for all students!
No tricks—just an extra hour!
After the Halloween fun tonight, remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before heading to bed!
Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.
Enjoy a safe Halloween night and your extra hour of rest! We'll see you bright and early Monday morning!
After the Halloween fun tonight, remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before heading to bed!
Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.
Enjoy a safe Halloween night and your extra hour of rest! We'll see you bright and early Monday morning!
Join us for Holiday Fine Arts Night!
The Art, Band, and Chorus programs from MMS and MHS/MCCA will host an evening filled with student creativity and holiday music!
📅 December 8
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 K–8 Cafeteria, MMS Gym, and MMS Commons
🎟️ FREE admission!
Bring the family, celebrate the season, and support our talented students!
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¡Acompáñennos en la Noche de Bellas Artes de la temporada navideña!
Los programas de Arte, Banda y Coro de MMS y MHS/MCCA presentarán una velada llena de creatividad estudiantil y música navideña.
📅 8 de diciembre
⏰ 6:00 p. m.
📍 Cafetería K–8, gimnasio de MMS y área común (Commons) de MMS
🎟️ ¡Entrada gratuita!
¡Traigan a toda la familia, celebren la temporada y apoyen a nuestros talentosos estudiantes!
The Art, Band, and Chorus programs from MMS and MHS/MCCA will host an evening filled with student creativity and holiday music!
📅 December 8
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 K–8 Cafeteria, MMS Gym, and MMS Commons
🎟️ FREE admission!
Bring the family, celebrate the season, and support our talented students!
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¡Acompáñennos en la Noche de Bellas Artes de la temporada navideña!
Los programas de Arte, Banda y Coro de MMS y MHS/MCCA presentarán una velada llena de creatividad estudiantil y música navideña.
📅 8 de diciembre
⏰ 6:00 p. m.
📍 Cafetería K–8, gimnasio de MMS y área común (Commons) de MMS
🎟️ ¡Entrada gratuita!
¡Traigan a toda la familia, celebren la temporada y apoyen a nuestros talentosos estudiantes!
The Metter Advanced Chorus will be singing the National Anthem at the Girls Basketball Season opener on November 9th! I have attached the link below- please come out and support. This is also a fundraiser for our program as well. We hope to see you there!
https://www.gofevo.com/event/MetterChorusGSU
https://www.gofevo.com/event/MetterChorusGSU
Candler County School District (CCSD) is aware of the arrest made on Friday in Candler County, as well as other arrests over the weekend across Georgia and in other states, related to an alleged coordinated plan to attack a Georgia high school.
“At this time, we have not been made aware of any specific or credible threat directed toward Candler County Schools,” says Superintendent Dr. John Jordan. “However, we want to assure our families and community that we take all threats seriously and will continue to work closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation. The safety of our students and staff is, and always will be, our top priority.”
We would like to thank the Candler County Sheriff's Office and all other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies involved for their hard work in investigating these threats. Their efforts to monitor concerning online conversations, identify possible threats, and take action have played an important role in helping protect our schools and communities.
We also want to acknowledge that one of the individuals arrested is a former Candler County School District student who did not graduate from our district. According to law enforcement, this individual has been connected to the group believed to be involved in planning this threat.
CCSD encourages parents, students, staff, and community members to remain alert and report any concerning statements, social media posts, or suspicious activity to school officials or law enforcement.
We are extremely grateful to the law enforcement officers and agencies who work every day to protect our children, schools, and communities.
“At this time, we have not been made aware of any specific or credible threat directed toward Candler County Schools,” says Superintendent Dr. John Jordan. “However, we want to assure our families and community that we take all threats seriously and will continue to work closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation. The safety of our students and staff is, and always will be, our top priority.”
We would like to thank the Candler County Sheriff's Office and all other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies involved for their hard work in investigating these threats. Their efforts to monitor concerning online conversations, identify possible threats, and take action have played an important role in helping protect our schools and communities.
We also want to acknowledge that one of the individuals arrested is a former Candler County School District student who did not graduate from our district. According to law enforcement, this individual has been connected to the group believed to be involved in planning this threat.
CCSD encourages parents, students, staff, and community members to remain alert and report any concerning statements, social media posts, or suspicious activity to school officials or law enforcement.
We are extremely grateful to the law enforcement officers and agencies who work every day to protect our children, schools, and communities.
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for the Metter Elementary School Fall Festival!
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Metter Elementary School
🎟️ FREE FOR ALL!
Get ready for an evening filled with family fun, laughter, and memories! You do not have to have a MES student to attend! This is fun for everyone!
A HUGE thank you to our wonderful sponsors —Communities In Schools of Candler County, Candler County Literacy Council, Farmers Home Furniture, and MES PTO — for helping make this special evening possible!
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Metter Elementary School
🎟️ FREE FOR ALL!
Get ready for an evening filled with family fun, laughter, and memories! You do not have to have a MES student to attend! This is fun for everyone!
A HUGE thank you to our wonderful sponsors —Communities In Schools of Candler County, Candler County Literacy Council, Farmers Home Furniture, and MES PTO — for helping make this special evening possible!
The Safety Drill is now complete. This exercise, mandated by state law, must be conducted by October 1. Drills like this help us develop effective plans for emergencies. Our heartfelt thanks goes to the students, staff, emergency agencies, and the entire community for their collaboration in keeping our campus safe.
A Safety DRILL is in progress at the Candler County Schools. There is no reason to be alarmed. Please avoid coming to the schools so that staff and Sheriff Office deputies can focus on the DRILL. This DRILL should last approximately 45 minutes. Again, this is a DRILL and not an actual emergency.
Safety Drill planned for Candler County Schools
The Candler County School District (CCSD) remains committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for every student and staff member. Through strong partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies, the district conducts ongoing training and safety drills designed to prepare schools for a variety of emergency situations.
Throughout the school year, CCSD administrators work closely with the Candler County Sheriff’s Office, School Resource Officers, Metter Fire Department, and Candler County Emergency Management Agency to plan, conduct, and evaluate critical safety exercises. These include monthly fire drills, seasonal severe weather drills, and intruder drills.
In compliance with Georgia House Bill 147, CCSD will conduct an intruder drill prior to October 1. State law requires schools to conduct at least one intruder alert drill each school year, with schools having the option to conduct additional drills as part of their ongoing safety preparations.
“Preparing for an emergency is something we take very seriously,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. John Jordan. “We hope we never have to put these procedures into action during a real emergency, but preparation, practice, and strong partnerships with our emergency personnel help ensure that our students and staff know what to do if that day ever comes.”
Fire and severe weather drills are conducted with assistance from the Metter Fire Department, Candler County Emergency Management Agency, and School Resource Officers, while the Candler County Sheriff’s Office oversees the district’s intruder drill. Deputies have also provided training to CCSD employees on best practices and procedures to help protect themselves and their students during emergency situations.
Candler County Sheriff John Miles emphasized that the presence of multiple law enforcement officers on campus during an intruder drill should not be a cause for concern.
“We want our community to know this is a drill and there is no cause for alarm,” Miles said. “Deputies will be on campus to conduct the drill and evaluate procedures so that we are ready should a real emergency ever occur.”
In the event of an actual emergency, CCSD administrators will work in close coordination with local and state emergency personnel, including the Candler County Sheriff’s Office and Candler County Emergency Management Agency. The district will provide parents and the community with verified information as quickly as circumstances allow.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay connected through the Candler County Schools mobile app, which also provides notifications during emergencies; the district and school websites; official school social media pages; and the district’s automated phone call and text messaging system.
“Communication is an important part of our emergency response plan,” Jordan said. “During an emergency, our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff. We also understand how important timely and accurate information is to our families. We encourage parents to rely on official district communications and allow our schools and first responders to focus on keeping everyone safe.”
CCSD extends its sincere appreciation to the Candler County Sheriff’s Office, Metter Fire Department, Candler County Emergency Management Agency, School Resource Officers, and all local emergency personnel for their continued partnership and dedication to protecting Candler County’s students, employees, schools, and community.
The Candler County School District (CCSD) remains committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for every student and staff member. Through strong partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies, the district conducts ongoing training and safety drills designed to prepare schools for a variety of emergency situations.
Throughout the school year, CCSD administrators work closely with the Candler County Sheriff’s Office, School Resource Officers, Metter Fire Department, and Candler County Emergency Management Agency to plan, conduct, and evaluate critical safety exercises. These include monthly fire drills, seasonal severe weather drills, and intruder drills.
In compliance with Georgia House Bill 147, CCSD will conduct an intruder drill prior to October 1. State law requires schools to conduct at least one intruder alert drill each school year, with schools having the option to conduct additional drills as part of their ongoing safety preparations.
“Preparing for an emergency is something we take very seriously,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. John Jordan. “We hope we never have to put these procedures into action during a real emergency, but preparation, practice, and strong partnerships with our emergency personnel help ensure that our students and staff know what to do if that day ever comes.”
Fire and severe weather drills are conducted with assistance from the Metter Fire Department, Candler County Emergency Management Agency, and School Resource Officers, while the Candler County Sheriff’s Office oversees the district’s intruder drill. Deputies have also provided training to CCSD employees on best practices and procedures to help protect themselves and their students during emergency situations.
Candler County Sheriff John Miles emphasized that the presence of multiple law enforcement officers on campus during an intruder drill should not be a cause for concern.
“We want our community to know this is a drill and there is no cause for alarm,” Miles said. “Deputies will be on campus to conduct the drill and evaluate procedures so that we are ready should a real emergency ever occur.”
In the event of an actual emergency, CCSD administrators will work in close coordination with local and state emergency personnel, including the Candler County Sheriff’s Office and Candler County Emergency Management Agency. The district will provide parents and the community with verified information as quickly as circumstances allow.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay connected through the Candler County Schools mobile app, which also provides notifications during emergencies; the district and school websites; official school social media pages; and the district’s automated phone call and text messaging system.
“Communication is an important part of our emergency response plan,” Jordan said. “During an emergency, our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff. We also understand how important timely and accurate information is to our families. We encourage parents to rely on official district communications and allow our schools and first responders to focus on keeping everyone safe.”
CCSD extends its sincere appreciation to the Candler County Sheriff’s Office, Metter Fire Department, Candler County Emergency Management Agency, School Resource Officers, and all local emergency personnel for their continued partnership and dedication to protecting Candler County’s students, employees, schools, and community.
LITERACY UNDER THE LIGHTS!
Join us for a fun evening of reading, games, food, and Tiger spirit at Literacy Under the Lights!
Monday, September 28
6:45–7:45 PM
The Jungle — Home of the Metter Tigers
The Candler County Literacy Council, along with our partners at the Jay Bowen Foundation and Farmers Furniture in Metter, invites our little Tigers and their families to join us for this FREE community literacy event!
MMS and MHS students will be on hand to read with our younger Tigers and play fun games.
Farmers Furniture will provide FREE books for the children to take home!
The Jay Bowen Foundation will provide FREE pizza and drinks!
Bring the family and join us under the lights as we celebrate reading, community, and our Metter Tigers!
Join us for a fun evening of reading, games, food, and Tiger spirit at Literacy Under the Lights!
Monday, September 28
6:45–7:45 PM
The Jungle — Home of the Metter Tigers
The Candler County Literacy Council, along with our partners at the Jay Bowen Foundation and Farmers Furniture in Metter, invites our little Tigers and their families to join us for this FREE community literacy event!
MMS and MHS students will be on hand to read with our younger Tigers and play fun games.
Farmers Furniture will provide FREE books for the children to take home!
The Jay Bowen Foundation will provide FREE pizza and drinks!
Bring the family and join us under the lights as we celebrate reading, community, and our Metter Tigers!
Students will be dismissed at 2 pm on Thursday, September 17 as an Early Dismissal due to the Homecoming Parade being at 4:30 pm in downtown Metter. We hope to see you there!
REMINDER:
As part of Homecoming Week, the high school will host Movie Night tonight (Sept 14) at 7:30 pm on the field behind the K8 complex playground.
The Wizard of Oz will be on the big screen in honor of our "No Place Like Homecoming" Theme!
We are asking for a $2 donation
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Bring your blanket and/or a lawn chair.
We'll see you there!
As part of Homecoming Week, the high school will host Movie Night tonight (Sept 14) at 7:30 pm on the field behind the K8 complex playground.
The Wizard of Oz will be on the big screen in honor of our "No Place Like Homecoming" Theme!
We are asking for a $2 donation
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Bring your blanket and/or a lawn chair.
We'll see you there!
Congratulations to Candler County Schools’ District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Blake Jeffers! 🐯🏆
Candler County School District is proud to announce Mr. Blake Jeffers, a teacher at Metter High School/Metter College & Career Academy, as the 2026 District Teacher of the Year!
As District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jeffers received an incredible $12,000 award from Mr. Ben G. Bowen, MHS Class of 1964. He will also have the honor of representing Candler County Schools as he advances to compete for Georgia Teacher of the Year.
We also proudly recognize our two outstanding finalists: Mrs. Beth Phillips, Metter Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Haley Todd, Metter Middle School Teacher of the Year. Each received a generous $3,000 award from Senator Bill and Mrs. JoAnn Hickman and will proudly represent their respective schools throughout the year.
We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Bowen and Senator and Mrs. Hickman for their generous support of our educators and their continued investment in excellence in Candler County Schools.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Jeffers, Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. Todd on this well-deserved recognition! Their dedication to our students and schools is a wonderful example of what it means to be Tiger Proud!
Candler County School District is proud to announce Mr. Blake Jeffers, a teacher at Metter High School/Metter College & Career Academy, as the 2026 District Teacher of the Year!
As District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jeffers received an incredible $12,000 award from Mr. Ben G. Bowen, MHS Class of 1964. He will also have the honor of representing Candler County Schools as he advances to compete for Georgia Teacher of the Year.
We also proudly recognize our two outstanding finalists: Mrs. Beth Phillips, Metter Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Haley Todd, Metter Middle School Teacher of the Year. Each received a generous $3,000 award from Senator Bill and Mrs. JoAnn Hickman and will proudly represent their respective schools throughout the year.
We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Bowen and Senator and Mrs. Hickman for their generous support of our educators and their continued investment in excellence in Candler County Schools.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Jeffers, Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. Todd on this well-deserved recognition! Their dedication to our students and schools is a wonderful example of what it means to be Tiger Proud!
Statement from ECI as of 6pm:
Gates to the Metter/ECI football game (8-21-26) will open at 6:30 pm due to storm in the area. Kickoff pushed to 8 pm.
The Candler County Board of Education tentatively accepted the rollback rate at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 20.
The final millage rate will be voted on at the next scheduled meeting on September 17 at 5:30 pm.
Please note that the Candler County Board of Education’s monthly meeting on Thursday, September 17, will begin at 5:30 PM instead of the usual 5:00 PM. The time has been adjusted to accommodate the Homecoming Parade, which begins at 4:30 PM in Downtown Metter.
School is ON as scheduled.
Metter Middle School had a small fire in the weight room this morning, but it has been extinguished and the area is sealed off. We will be having school as scheduled today.
The school is safe. Smoke is contained in the gym and we will relocate classes while the minimal fire damage and smoke are being addressed. The area will remain sealed off as a safety measure while cleanup takes place.
We are appreciative of our first responders, along with Brad Jones of D & S Electric, who were on the scene quickly and extinguished the fire and kept our school safe.
Metter Middle School had a small fire in the weight room this morning, but it has been extinguished and the area is sealed off. We will be having school as scheduled today.
The school is safe. Smoke is contained in the gym and we will relocate classes while the minimal fire damage and smoke are being addressed. The area will remain sealed off as a safety measure while cleanup takes place.
We are appreciative of our first responders, along with Brad Jones of D & S Electric, who were on the scene quickly and extinguished the fire and kept our school safe.
Due to extreme heat and humidity, the MMS Intersquad Football Game scheduled for today has been CANCELLED.