Metter Elementary School

pictured: MES/MMS Media Specialist Miranda Thigpen reads to MES students. “How can I make sure that my child reaches their potential?” is a question that most parents ask themselv...

The new School Calendar is now online! Printed copies will go home with each student soon! You can access the online version here: https://5il.co/3lmfw

Superintendent Dr. Bubba Longgrear has formally announced his retirement from the Candler County School District, effective June 30, 2026. Dr. Longgrear shared his intent to retir...

Board Book Drive – Help Grow Young Readers! The Candler County SWIRL Literacy Council is asking for your help in collecting new board books to give to the younger sibli...

We're getting close! The Candler County Foundation for Public Education is well on its way to reaching its $45,000 fundraising goal for this school year — but they’re not there ...

The Candler County Board of Education is proud to provide a new AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for the Metter-Candler Recreation Department. This life-saving device will...

Growing Our Own: Teacher Apprenticeship Program in Candler County The Candler County School District is proud to partner with Georgia Southern University, the Georgia Department...

As we gear up for a fun-filled spring season of events, we want to take a moment to remind our community of an important security measure. Please remember that a valid photo I...

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. G...

The 13th Annual Tiger Youth Basketball camp was a huge success. Championship Thursday was the highlight of the camp. Contest winners, 3on3, and 5on5 Champions were the awards gi...

Candler County Schools have partnered with Varsity Tutors to provide unlimited, live support from highly qualified tutors, self-study resources, and engaging extracurricular cl...

Approved by the Board of Education, September 19, 2024

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

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Candler County School would like to thank our three community members who served on the judges panel for our 2023-2024 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition, as well as, suppo...

Our Tiger baseball and softball players took to the field today to play with some Little Tigers! Buddy Ball 2024 was quite the success this morning. More pictures to come this week...

FERST Readers wants every child to have the best start in life - and nothing helps a baby's brain develop more than exposure to rich language and loving interactions. The key is h...

Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Candler County School District Superintendent, has been recognized as one of four 2024 Superintendent of the Year Finalists for the state of Georgia by the Ge...

The Education Foundation Board met this morning and awarded a little over $9,000 in grants. This brings the total awarded so far this school year to $13,613.00. What a great way t...