Metter College & Career Academy

Let's fill the stadium today!! MHS Varsity Tiger Baseball will take on Screven County to finish out the series AND to determine the Region Champs! WHEN the Tigers win, they will become the Region Champions for 2024! Metter vs. Screven County ⚾️ ⏰ April 9 at 4:30 pm 📍 Metter High School (Visitors must enter the school's center entrance due to construction--pass the Metter High sign and turn at the 2nd entrance) 🎟️ $5 Cash Admission or your Metter Boosters pass! #GOTIGERS!

Spring Break for students, teachers and staff will be April 8-12. We will return to school on April 15 to finish this school year strong! Have a wonderful, safe and fun spring break! Las vacaciones de primavera para estudiantes, maestros y personal serán del 8 al 12 de abril. ¡Regresaremos a la escuela el 15 de abril para terminar este año escolar con fuerza! ¡Que tengas unas vacaciones de primavera maravillosas, seguras y divertidas!

Tonight, the Candler County Schools held their final FLEX Competition to determine which student entrepreneur would continue on to the state competition in April. Layla Smith, owner of Lens+Lettering, was named the First Place winner and will advance to the state completion. Layla is a 10th Grader at Metter College and Career Academy. Layla won $5000 in the local competition thanks to many sponsors. Second place went to Zach Johnson, owner of Salvage Boyz Baitz. Zach is an 11th Grader at Metter High School and has won $2500 to continue to invest in his business. Christian Goff, owner of Divine Decorative Desserts, was named third place winner. Christian is a 12th Grader at Metter College and Career Academy and has won $1500 to continue her baking business. Congratulations to all of these businesses! They have worked hard to get to this level of competition!

On March 27th, in the early morning, a student from Metter High School made a verbal threat towards the school in the presence of a teacher. Fortunately, the teacher responded quickly and informed the administration, who then contacted the School Resource Officers. The law enforcement authorities were able to remove the student from the premises. The student will face appropriate disciplinary action according to the severity of the threat. Candler County Schools is unapologetically committed to ensuring the safety and security of all our students and staff. We’d like to thank our local Sheriff’s Office for their prompt assistance in this matter.

On March 22 at 2 pm during the Ag Day at the Schools, there will be a fire/airplane demonstration. We must stop traffic on Hwy 129 during this time due to smoke. Please know that there is no emergency during this time but you may want to choose an alternate route.

The Foundational Leadership Entrepreneurship X-perience (FLEX) Program finalists from Metter College and Career Academy were the guest speakers at Rotary Club on March 12. Christian Goff, owner of Divine Decorative Desserts, and Zach Johnson, owner of Salvage Boyz Baitz, are two of the three finalists for the FLEX Program after months of competiting. Their final competition will be held at March 28 at 6 pm at the Wilcox Auditorium and the public is invited to see these students in action and hear all about their respective small businesses. Pictured: (l-r) Marty Ray, President Metter Rotary Club; Christian Goff, MCCA student; Zach Johnson, MHS student; Hannah Mullins, Industrial Development Authority Director and Flex Supporter; and Heidi Jeffers, Director of Economic Development for the City of Metter and Flex Supporter.

Congratulations to Miss Abigail Hall, our 2024 Miss MHS!! Her court includes: first runner up, Raquel Alvarado; second runner up Sydney Hadden; third runner up Rebekah Chambers; and fourth runner up Janie Turner. 🧡🖤🧡🖤 More photos to come soon!

Monday, March 11 at 6 pm MHS/MCCA Fine Arts Night in the MHS Commons Area Please come and enjoy the talent of our Fine Arts students with Art, Chorus, Performing Arts, Film Making, and Band!

As many of you know, the City of Metter is about to rebuild the Fire Station. While under construction, the Fire Department will need somewhere to store their firetrucks and equipment. The Young Farmers and FFA organizations at Metter High School are constructing a pole barn at the Metter Police Station for the Fire Department to use to store their trucks/equipment. They are in the process of installing the trusses this week with the help of instructors Mr. Jon Milligan and Mr. Blake Jeffers, along with Mr. Harold Milligan.

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!

On Wednesday, February 28 from 6-8 pm, MHS/MCCA will host a Dual Enrollment Information Night to learn the ins and outs of Dual Enrollment. It is important to learn the pathway your child needs to take in order to be able to take Dual Enrollment classes. Reps from Southeastern Tech, Ogeechee Tech, East Ga State and Georgia Southern will be there to discuss options.​​

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!

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