Candler County School District

This afternoon at 3:30 p.m., the Candler County School District will meet with Georgia Emergency Management (GEMA) and other local agencies. At 5:00 p.m., we will post an update on school operations on our social media pages, website (www.metter.org), and app. If you haven't already, please download our app from the Apple or Android stores and enable notifications. This app is essential for receiving timely updates during emergencies.

The Metter High School Tigers Football scrimmage scheduled for Friday, August 9th in Toombs County will begin at 8 pm (instead of 7:30 pm). GO TIGERS!

At this time, we are planning on having school tomorrow (Monday, Aug 5). However, we are monitoring the weather and this could possibly change. Please download the app “Candler County School District” on the Apple or Google Stores. Emergency Closing Notifications will come out through it and through text, phone and email as you provided in your Infinite Campus portal during registration.

ATTENTION parents of NEW Students: Welcome to Candler County Schools! We are so glad you are here. Thank you for starting the online registration process with the Candler County School District. The email address you submitted should have received an email containing a link that will lead you to the official registration page. Please complete this registration as soon as possible so your child can be issued a schedule for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to check your spam/junk mail folder if you do not receive the email. ATTENTION Parents of returning students: We are glad you are returning. We are working diligently to process returning student applications. Please be patient as we transition to online registration. Rest assured that your returning child(ren) has been scheduled. It will take us a few days to get the applications processed. If you don't hear from anyone regarding online registration, there is no cause for concern. We will contact you if there is any issue with your registration/application. We are looking forward to another great year of winning at everything! Thank you for entrusting your children to us.

Fall sports are just around the corner and Metter Tiger Athletics have a few changes this year. The biggest change will be a move from Region 3A-Division 1 to Region 3A-Division 2 after the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassified Georgia high schools earlier this year based on student population. “While our student numbers haven’t changed that much,” says Athletic Director Vicki Bowen, “GHSA’s classification ranges did. What that means for us is that we play some of our old rivals such as ECI, Swainsboro, Claxton and Portal.” For the 2024-2025 School Year, Region 3A-Division 2 voted on admission prices for high school sports. For the Fall, football admission will be $10 per person and softball will be $7 per person for a single game and $10 for a doubleheader. These are prices for home games and away region games. These may be different for away games at schools that are not a part of our region. In other high school sports, admission for Basketball will be $10. Baseball and Soccer admission will be $7 for single games and $10 for doubleheaders. Track will be $7 for regular season meets and $10 for a region meet. All high school athletics admission prices can be paid with cash at the gate, or, new for 2024-2025, MHS will offer GoFan electronic ticket options. Download the GoFan app on your phone and search Metter High School. Then, choose the game you wish to attend and follow the instructions. There is a $1 convenience fee for using GoFan. Middle School athletic event admission prices are set by each school and not by GHSA. For Kindergarteners and up, admission is $5 for any sport at Metter Middle School throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Middle School athletic admissions can be paid by cash only. With the increase in admission prices at the high school, Candler County Schools would like to encourage citizens to become Metter Athletic Booster members. At the $150 donation level, Boosters receive one All Access Sports Pass which is your 1-person admission ticket to any athletic event at the high school or middle school during the 2024-2025 school year, excluding any playoff games. Higher levels come with additional passes if you need passes for your family members. You can find out more about Metter Athletic Boosters online at https://www.metter.org/page/metter-tiger-boosters “A membership in the Metter Athletic Boosters is your best value for supporting our student athletes,” says Superintendent Dr. Bubba Longgrear. “Your attendance at our high school and middle school athletic events is crucial and I believe you get ‘more bang for your buck’ through the Boosters All Access Sports Pass.” For athletic schedules for each school and for Metter Booster information, please visit www.metter.org.

New for 2024-2025: High School Athletics will accept cash at the ticket gates, but Go Fan electronic tickets will be available as well. Scan the QR code below or download the GoFan app on your phone and search Metter High School.

UPDATE: We are opening up Booster Parking (turn left at the tennis courts and turn right into the stadium just past the tennis courts) for tonight's Midnight Madness for EVERYONE to park so you can be inside the stadium. Let's have some fun and GO TIGERS! Take a nap this afternoon and then join us for midnight madness with the Metter Tigers football team tonight/tomorrow morning at 12:01am! 🌙 Experience the excitement of a full workout under the stars as our Tigers prepare for the season. This event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family for an exciting night of football. 🎟 Admission is free, so don't miss it! The only thing it might cost you is some sleep, but supporting our Tigers will be worth it! See you there! 🐅🖤🧡

Freshman First will be held on August 1 from 1-3 pm at MHS/MCCA. This is a chance for the upcoming 9th graders to tour the school and learn all about high school!

Don't forget! 🐅🖤🧡 PEP RALLY FOR JULY 25 HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE METTER MIDDLE SCHOOL!! 5:30 pm Metter Marching Tiger Pride Band kicks off the night 5:40 pm MMS Cheerleaders Routine 5:50 pm Welcome and Booster Details - Vicki Bowen 5:55 pm Coach Chayton Todd -- Introduction of MMS Softball Team 6:00 pm Coach Eric Verbel -- Introduction of MHS Softball Team 6:05 pm Coach Taylor Kyle -- Introduction of MMS Cross Country Team 6:10 pm Coach Jenae Lloyd -- Introduction of MHS Cross Country Team 6:25 pm Coach Katie Collins -- Introduction of MHS Flag Football Team 6:30 pm Coaches King and Keller-- Introduction of MMS Cheer Team 6:35 pm Coach John Mark Sweat -- Introduction of MMS Football Team 6:40 pm Coach Lee Shaw -- Introduction of MHS Football Team 6:55 pm Door Prize drawings begin for those who have submitted Booster Membership Forms 7-7:30 pm Visit with the players/coaches and vendors Tiger Gear Vendors: Myss Tee Papa and Nana’s Stuff Simply Bree Metter Graphics IHS Pharmacy & Gifts Food Vendors: Hobbs Big Boy BarBQue Touch of Class Catering Cool Kats Cuisine Wavee Shavee Ice Fiesta Creations & Rentals Jonny Boy Cookies Lobster Dogs Tuckers out Bac Cafe

Congratulations to Tommy Hunt on being awarded the Outstanding Community Relations Award today from the National Pawnbrokers Association. This award was given to him because of his public service efforts to advance the standard and quality of life in his community. Tommy has always been a cornerstone of our school community, generously giving his time, efforts and money to benefit all of our students. Today, we celebrate him for his dedication and commitment. Congratulations, Tommy, on receiving this well-deserved award! 🏆 Your hard work and contributions have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful to have you as part of our community.

🏈 Join us for Midnight Madness with the Metter Tigers Football Team on July 29 at 12:01 am! 🌙 Experience the excitement of a full pad practice under the stars as our Tigers gear up for the season. This event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family for a thrilling night of football. 🎟 Admission is free, so don't miss out! The only thing it might cost you is some sleep, but it'll be worth it to support our Tigers! See you there! 🐅🖤🧡 🏈 ¡Únete a nosotros para Midnight Madness con el equipo de fútbol de los Metter Tigers el 29 de julio a las 12:01 a. m 🌙 Experimenta la emoción de un entrenamiento completo bajo las estrellas mientras nuestros Tigres se preparan para la temporada. Este evento está abierto al público, así que trae a tus amigos y familiares para una emocionante noche de fútbol. 🎟 ¡La entrada es gratuita, así que no te la pierdas! ¡Lo único que podría costarte es dormir un poco, pero valdrá la pena apoyar a nuestros Tigres! ¡Nos vemos allí! 🐅🖤

Online registration continues to be unavailable due to Friday's Microsoft outage once infinite campus notifies that it is working again we will send out another message Thank you for your patience online registration continues to be unavailable due to Friday's Microsoft outage once infinite campus notifies that it is working again we will send out another message Thank you for your patience.

The new School Calendar is now online! Printed copies will go home with each student the first week of school. You can access the online version here: https://5il.co/2ren7

Time to go Back to School! We’ve tried to make it easier this year for you, parents! That pesky “first of the school year” packet is now going to be online for returning students AND it’s online if you are new to our school district! Returning students: Parents, if you have already been using the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus, you can go ahead and click on “more” and then “Online Registration” to get your packet completed this year! If you have not set up the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus yet, that individual activation information will come home with your children on the first day of school. New Students to our district that need to enroll, click here to begin registration (you must have a valid email address to register). You can also visit the school your child will be attending if you need assistance with enrollment. We ask that you have these completed by Monday, July 29th so we can get them processed by Open House on Wednesday, July 31 (4-6 pm). ¡Es hora de volver a la escuela! ¡Hemos tratado de hacerlo más fácil este año para ustedes, padres! ¡Ese molesto paquete de “primero del año escolar” ahora estará en línea para los estudiantes que regresan Y también está en línea si son nuevos en nuestro distrito escolar! Estudiantes que regresan: Padres, si ya han estado usando el Portal para padres en Infinite Campus, pueden continuar y hacer clic en “más” y luego en “Registro en línea” para completar su paquete este año. Si aún no han configurado el Portal para padres en Infinite Campus, esa información de activación individual llegará a casa con sus hijos el primer día de clases. Los nuevos estudiantes en nuestro distrito que necesitan inscribirse, hagan clic aquí para comenzar el registro (deben tener una dirección de correo electrónico válida para registrarse). También pueden visitar la escuela a la que asistirá su hijo si necesitan ayuda con la inscripción. Les pedimos que completen estos formularios antes del lunes 29 de julio para que podamos procesarlos antes de la jornada de puertas abiertas el miércoles 31 de julio (de 4 a 6 p. m.).

The Metter High School Football Team, players and coaches, hosted a Tiny Tiger Summer Camp this past week. The Tiny Tiger Football Camp was held for rising 1st through 5th graders and was an event that players and coaches hosted to give back to their community. Coach Shaw says he is so appreciative of all the support he and the team has received from our community and this is one way he can give back. Participants enjoyed learning the basics of football and learning the types of drills that the "Big" Tigers go through daily.

School staff will be contacting those parents who applied for Pre-K slots by Friday, July 19. El personal escolar se pondrá en contacto con los padres que solicitaron vacantes para Pre-K el viernes 19 de julio.

2024-2025 School Supply Lists are ready!! Metter Elementary: https://5il.co/2q4yj Metter Middle: https://5il.co/2q4yk Metter High/College&Career: https://5il.co/2q4yl ¡Las listas de útiles escolares 2024-2025 están listas! Primaria Metter: https://5il.co/2q4yj Metter Middle: https://5il.co/2q4yk Metter High/Universidad y carrera: https://5il.co/2q4yl

The Metter Boosters have a new webpage! Check it out: https://www.metter.org/o/ccsd/page/metter-tiger-boosters

Scenes from our Tiger Mini Bus SWIRL Activities on Tuesday, June 18! We hope everyone enjoyed! We hope to see everyone at our next outing on July 9! Check here for more details: https://www.metter.org/o/ccsd/page/swirl-programs-families

MMS Summer SWIRL book club traveled to Two Story Bookstore and Café to discuss the first half of Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan. The students enjoyed lattes, coffees, hot chocolate, and pastries together in this unique and beautiful space. #candlerswirls #WINatEVERYTHING #educationisbetterinmetter El club de lectura de MMS Summer SWIRL viajó a Two Story Bookstore and Café para discutir la primera mitad de Amina's Voice por Hena Khan. Los estudiantes disfrutaron juntos de café con leche, cafés, chocolate caliente y pasteles en este único y hermoso espacio.