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.

The Metter High School Varsity Sideline & Competitive Cheerleaders are excited to host the 2026 Wee Cheer Clinic for girls in Pre-K through 5th grade! Come learn cheers, dances, jumps, stunts, and more while supporting the MHS Cheerleading Program!
📅 Clinic: September 1–3
⏰ 3:00–5:15 P
📍 MMS Gym
💲 Cost: $65 per child
📝 Registration & payment deadline: August 19 (forms and payment can be made to any MHS Cheerleader, or given to your child's homeroom teacher, or to the MES front office)
🔗 Registration details and form: https://aptg.co/6lzgJ4
Wee Cheer participants will perform for family and friends on Thursday, September 3 at 5:30 PM in the MMS Gym and will also cheer before the MHS home football game on Friday, September 4! 🏈📣
Registration includes:
⭐ Snacks & drinks each day
⭐ Wee Cheer T-shirt
⭐ Cheerleading instruction from MHS Varsity Cheerleaders
⭐ 1–2 cheers and a dance
⭐ Motions, jumps, basic stunts & tumbling
⭐ Friday night football performance
⭐ Free game admission for the participant + one parent
MES Parents:Wee Cheer participants will have a special dismissal procedure on clinic days and will be escorted by MHS Cheerleaders to the MMS Gym. Pickup will be at 5:15 PMmat the interior entrance to the MMS Gym.
👟 Participants should wear a T-shirt, shorts, socks, and sneakers each day.
📱 Once registration and payment are received, parents will receive a confirmation text. You can also join the **Wee Cheer Remind Group** by texting **@weecheer26 to 81010**.
Questions? Contact:
📧 Maggie Dollar — mdollar@metter.org
📧 Logan Wright — lwright@metter.org
Don’t miss the chance to cheer with MHS! 🐯📣 Registration and payment are due August 19!

The MES Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bigwood Room at the K-8 Complex.
We’d love to have you join us and help support our students, teachers, and school community!
📱 Ready to help? Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/2CmHXR4Jp6VDhcWC7
We hope to see you there!

We appreciate the swift action and vigilance of our law enforcement partners in investigating this matter and helping keep our schools and community safe.
The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we will continue working closely with law enforcement to ensure a safe environment.
We are thankful that law enforcement has indicated there is no known ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.

The Future Tiger Football Camp is coming up for rising 1st through 6th Graders! This is a FREE camp offered on June 16 & 17 from 6 until 7:30 pm, led by the Metter Tiger Football coaches and players. Sign up will begin at 5:30 pm on June 16 at the gate of the Football stadium. We'll see you there!

Parents should use the link below to register for June Summer School bus transportation, including the Boys and Girls Club:
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6pdwpWDiIgPMZ1qgD6A0lqPxlsQPWj--ipT593fViSPOZBg/viewform
An ocean of talent is coming to the stage and you don’t miss it! Dive into adventure with us as Mrs. Crystal and over 60 of our talented students bring this beloved story to life through music, performance, and some fin-tastically funny lines! You’ve got to “sea” it to believe it! From the reef to the stage, and our own life size aquarium (really!!!) our students are making waves!
📅 Tuesday, April 7th
⏰ 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
📍 Metter Elementary School
🎟️ Admission: $2
🐯 MES Students: FREE
🍿 Concessions: $1–$2
(All proceeds go directly to our Music and Drama program).
Credits:
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn
Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, and David Reynolds
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Mark your calendar for a special day celebrating our own Metter Elementary School students’ creativity, along with a chance to bid on some unique pieces made by our kids.
📅 May 11th | ⏰ 8:00–6:00
📍 K-8 Complex
Your support always helps grow and strengthen our art program here at MES!

🍔📚 Books and Burgers Family Literacy Night! 🎉
Join us on Monday, March 30 from 5:00–6:30 PM at the K8 complex for a fun and meaningful evening with your family!
Enjoy:
✨ Dinner( Hamburgers)
✨ Quality family time
✨ Shopping at the Book Fair
💙 All proceeds from the Book Fair will directly support The Basics movement in our community. The Basics gives families the tools and community support to build those meaningful conversations that lead to school readiness. This movement helps lay the foundation early, and as children grow, we can continue encouraging families to stay engaged and support learning at home.

Our campus was buzzing with excitement as students experienced the world of agriculture through hands-on activities, engaging vendors, fun games, and delicious food samples! From learning where our food comes from to exploring careers in agriculture, it was a day full of discovery, connection, and Tiger pride.
We ended the day with a Burn demonstration from our local fire department, and even had a helicopter and an airplane put the fire out!
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Fallon McCranie for her leadership and vision in making this day such a success. Your passion for agricultural education created an unforgettable experience for our students!

This group is a great opportunity to gain practical tools, build a connection with your child, and learn effective strategies in a supportive environment.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please email strongfamiliesgsu@gmail.com
Feel free to share with families who may benefit!

