Metter College & Career Academy

The 2025-2026 School Supply Lists are available now! Click on the link and then click on your school! https://www.metter.org/article/2291623

The SWIRL (Speaking, Writing, Illustrating, Reading and Listening) Council, along with East Georgia State College, hosted an Adventure in the Park today in the Downtown Park. Guests were able to create lots of fun crafts, take home some free books and participate in a scavenger hunt! Miss EGSC, Katelyn Harris, read the guests an Eric Carl book. Special thanks to another host, the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center and their coordinator, Ms. Erin Youmans who provided many of the activities and books given out today. If you would like to attend our next event, complete the following form and we'll add you to our email list for notifications! Form: https://forms.gle/UgfTeqQU8vPakNfh9

At Candler County Schools, our employees make the difference. We're proud to share our Employee Profile with you from the 2024-2025 School Year.

Congratulations to the following for their Years of Service to the Candler County School District: 30 Years of Service - Sherry Tyler, MES 25 Years of Service - Connie Daughtry, MES 25 Years of Service - Glenise Donaldson, MES 25 Years of Service - Suzanne Hunt, MES 25 Years of Service - Neppie Conley, Transportation 25 Years of Service - Jerry Byrd, Maintenance 25 Years of Service - Dr. CaDeisha Cooper, BOE 20 Years of Service - Alyssa Akins, MES 20 Years of Service - Octavia Houston, MES 20 Years of Service - Eric Verbel, MES 20 Years of Service - Sandy Wilson, MES 20 Years of Service - Aundrea Akins, BOE 20 Years of Service - Allen Lanier, BOE 15 Years of Service - Kimberly Grantham, MHS 15 Years of Service - Julie Ray, MHS 15 Years of Service - Leslie Gordon, MES 15 Years of Service - Jennifer Lewis, MES 15 Years of Service - Jill Vining, MES 15 Years of Service - Hannah Youngblood, MES 15 Years of Service - Sammie Lawrence, Transportation 10 Years of Service - Dr. Karen Chassereau, MHS 10 Years of Service - Lafonda Kelly, MHS 10 Years of Service - Stevie Bragg, MES 10 Years of Service - Megan Eason, MES 10 Years of Service - Mitch Nobles, MCCA 10 Years of Service - Denise Strickland, BOE 10 Years of Service - Tee Collins, Transportation 5 Years of Service - Shayla Donaldson, MHS 5 Years of Service - Wes Edenfield, MHS 5 Years of Service - James Ferry, MHS 5 Years of Service - Dylan Dixon, MMS 5 Years of Service - Taylor Dollar, MMS 5 Years of Service - Terrance Green, MMS 5 Years of Service - Bennett King, MMS 5 Years of Service - Kasey Koneman, MMS 5 Years of Service - Kristen Cason, MES 5 Years of Service - Haley Clements, MES 5 Years of Service - Lacey Henneman, MES 5 Years of Service - Rebecca Hill, MES 5 Years of Service - Taylor James, MES 5 Years of Service - Shanette Johnson, MES 5 Years of Service - Karen Stewart, MES 5 Years of Service - Mary Kate Storie, MES 5 Years of Service - Alesha Warner, MES 5 Years of Service - Annah Kirkland, MES 5 Years of Service - Tom Golden, MCCA 5 Years of Service - Rosalyn Thompson, BOE Thank you for your service to our students, parents and our community!

The Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 17 at 9 am. Ticketed event. However, you can see the graduation live online here: https://www.youtube.com/live/fPXtPfe9ElA

Oak Tree Entrance is clear and open for drop off and pickup. Have a great day!

Don't forget that the MHS/MCCA School Governance Team will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at 3:30 pm in the high school conference room. We will also use this time to complete our Comprehensive Needs Assessment. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Candler County School Nutrition Department will host its Summer Meals Program from June 2 through July 18 (except for June 30-July 4) at the times and locations on the flyer below for children ages 18 and younger at no cost.

The Oak Tree Road entrance to the school complex will be closed this morning (Monday). Please use the Highway 129 entrance instead.

NOTICE: If you live on a dirt road and it has been impacted by the recent rainfall, on Monday May 12, please meet your bus driver at the nearest paved road at your normal pickup time, if possible. If your road is impassable, please contact your child's school first thing tomorrow morning.

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year for each school! MES - Casey Moore MMS - Terrance Green MHS/MCCA - Dr. Vic Fordham Each year, Teachers of the Year are announced at the end of the school year for the upcoming term, giving them the opportunity to compete for Georgia Teacher of the Year in early August. We are incredibly proud of this year’s winners and grateful they’ve chosen to share their wisdom, passion, and expertise with the students of Candler County Schools. Congratulations to each of you—your impact is immeasurable!

On Thursday, May 8, the MHS/MCCA Class of 2025 will hold several important events: 8 am Cap and Gown Photos (group and individual) 9 am Senior Commitment Program (parents invited!) 11 am Senior March (parents invited!) The Senior Commitment Program is a time where each Senior will tell the student body their future plans. The Senior March is where every senior walks the halls of all the schools (PreK-12th) in our district and receives encouragement from all the underclassmen! As always, it's going to be a Great Day to be a Tiger!! #winateverthing #educationisbetterinmetter

Shoutout to Matt King and Mrs. Liz’s class for taking on a special project to beautify and maintain the planters in front of MHS! Their hard work is making our campus look even better—thank you for your care and dedication!

🎉📚 Save the Date! 📚🎉 Metter High School and Metter College & Career Academy are proud to host Future Teacher Signing Day! ✍🍎 🗓 Date: May 8, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: MHS Commons Area Join us as we celebrate our incredible Future Educators who are committing to teach and inspire the next generation right here in Georgia! 💛🖤 Let’s show them some love and support as they take this exciting step toward shaping the future through education. 🎓✏️

MCCA Students surprised Mr. Doug James with a Retirement Party today in class! Mr. James will be retiring from the classroom at the end of the school year and staff/students at MHS/MCCA will miss him!

Help your child learn how to get smarter Studies show that people who believe in the value of hard work can face challenges, learn from them, and get smarter. When your child hits a learning obstacle, say things like, "I know you can do it. What else could you try?" Point out the effects of effort: "If you work on your project every day, you're sure to be proud of the result." Praise persistence, too: "You didn't give up until you figured it out! Your effort is making you smarter." https://tpitip.com/?15dY19702[

Studying can be a group effort Sometimes, studying in a group can be more effective than studying alone. To help set up a study group before a test, have your child find three or four friends who want to work together. At group meetings, the students can list key facts, then quiz one another. They can also discuss long-answer questions they think might be on the test. Then, each child can provide an answer to one or two at the next meeting. https://tpitip.com/?15dW19702

Candler County School Students will be taking the Georgia Milestones from April 29 through May 12 on various days. These are also listed on each school's facebook page. April 29 - MMS English (Day 1) - 6th-8th Grades April 30 - MMS English (Day 2) - 6th -8th Grades May 1 - MES Science - 5th Grade and MMS Math - 6th-8th Grades May 5 - MHS/MCCA American Literature (Day 1) May 6 - MES English Day 1 -3rd - 5th Grades, MMS Science - 8th Grade, and MHS/MCCA American Literature (Day 2) May 7 - MES English Day 2 - 3rd-5th Grades, MMS Social Studies - 8th Grade, and MHS/MCCA US History May 8 - MES Math - 3rd - 5th Grades May 9 - MHS/MCCA Biology May 12 - Algebra 1 - 8th Grade and MHS/MCCA Algebra 1 Parents, please help your child: Get a good night's sleep before the test. Eat a nutritious breakfast to fuel their brains. (avoid caffeine and sugar) Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Remember to do their best! A great parent resource can be found here: https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ0l_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHgDIhUMYbXOSYM__jS_qoZVK60ZRdXu_4Ds9FQ3AcNfJ4MhxMOJhCcrIZ0EZ_aem_AlLaS2Frfmy9TDDkEoxXug

Attention all returning and new students: Registration is just around the corner! Returning Students: Prepare to update your information online starting Monday, April 21. NEW this year, EVERYONE must upload proof of residency documents. Log in to your Parent Portal on Infinite Campus on April 21 to get started. New Students: Open enrollment begins on April 21 as well! Visit  https://www.metter.org/page/registration  for all the details you need to know. Mark your calendars to visit  https://www.metter.org/page/registration to get started on Updated Registration or New Student Online Registration.

Teach your child to visualize goals Kids who can picture themselves achieving their goals are more likely to do so. Have your child focus on a goal, such as getting ready for school on time. Next, have your student picture following the steps to reach it: getting dressed, having breakfast and grabbing an organized backpack. Encourage your child to imagine how good it will feel to reach the goal. Then, say "I know you can achieve your goal." https://tpitip.com/?15dH19702