The Annual Update (online registration) is now available for the 2026-2027 school year. ALL returning students must complete this update. This is available on Infinite Campus in your Parent Portal (in the app, or you can sign in here: https://candlerga.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/candler.jsp If you need help with your password, complete this form: https://www.metter.org/forms/student-information-parent-account-support
Open House will be held Wednesday, July 29 from 4 to 6 pm at all schools. We look forward to seeing you then!
Candler County Schools is aware of the arrest made by the Candler County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of partnering law enforcement agencies, in connection with the recent social media terroristic threats.
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.
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.
🏆 ONE OF GEORGIA'S BEST ATHLETIC PROGRAMS! 🏆
Metter High School has been recognized as the No. 3 overall athletic program in Georgia Class A Division II in the inaugural Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) Varsity All-Sports Standings! For a public school system, a 3rd-place finish out of all Class A Division II schools in Georgia is a significant achievement!
The rankings measure success across the entire school year, awarding points for postseason finishes and championships in multiple sports. Schools are evaluated based on their top boys and girls sports performances, rewarding excellence and depth throughout the athletic program.
Metter finished with 1,135.1 points, trailing only Lake Oconee Academy (1,174.4) and Trion (1,147.7), while finishing ahead of dozens of schools from across the state. The Tigers also earned recognition as the top athletic program in Region 3.
Highlights of Metter's outstanding year included a GHSA State Championship in Girls Track & Field, along with strong performances across multiple sports that helped propel the Tigers to a top-three statewide finish.
Final Class A Division II Top 5:
🥇 Lake Oconee Academy – 1,174.4
🥈 Trion – 1,147.7
🥉 Metter – 1,135.1
4️⃣ Screven County – 978.0
5️⃣ GMC Prep – 915.0
Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and families for representing Metter with excellence throughout the 2025-26 school year. This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and championship culture that continues to make Tiger athletics one of the best programs in Georgia.
Metter High School has been recognized as the No. 3 overall athletic program in Georgia Class A Division II in the inaugural Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) Varsity All-Sports Standings! For a public school system, a 3rd-place finish out of all Class A Division II schools in Georgia is a significant achievement!
The rankings measure success across the entire school year, awarding points for postseason finishes and championships in multiple sports. Schools are evaluated based on their top boys and girls sports performances, rewarding excellence and depth throughout the athletic program.
Metter finished with 1,135.1 points, trailing only Lake Oconee Academy (1,174.4) and Trion (1,147.7), while finishing ahead of dozens of schools from across the state. The Tigers also earned recognition as the top athletic program in Region 3.
Highlights of Metter's outstanding year included a GHSA State Championship in Girls Track & Field, along with strong performances across multiple sports that helped propel the Tigers to a top-three statewide finish.
Final Class A Division II Top 5:
🥇 Lake Oconee Academy – 1,174.4
🥈 Trion – 1,147.7
🥉 Metter – 1,135.1
4️⃣ Screven County – 978.0
5️⃣ GMC Prep – 915.0
Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and families for representing Metter with excellence throughout the 2025-26 school year. This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and championship culture that continues to make Tiger athletics one of the best programs in Georgia.
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL ANNOUNCE A JULY RESCHEDULE DATE!!
Upcoming Juniors and Seniors --- Are you interested in leaving campus early next school year, having a part-time job, and earning school elective credit all at the same time? If so, you need to apply for the Work Based Learning (WBL) program!!!
A Work Based Learning interest/application meeting will be held on DATE TO BE DETERMINED. This meeting is for ANY upcoming Junior or Senior that is interested in possibly being in the Work Based Learning program next year.....if you currently have a job and plan to keep it next school year or if you don't currently have a job but would like to have a job and earn school credit at the same time.
Students who are currently enrolled in WBL this school year MUST reapply for the program next school year, so you need to attend the meeting also!
Graduates: DO NOT FORGET that we have Graduation Practice tomorrow morning (Friday, May 15). This is REQUIRED and was on the original calendar, so please be at the MHS cafeteria NO LATER than 8 am (preferably 7:50 am!)
⛳️ Exciting news for Metter High School!
We are proud to host the 2026 Class A Division II Boys and Girls State Golf Tournament on May 18–19 at Willow Lake Golf Club.
Join us in welcoming talented student-athletes from across the state as they compete! We look forward to a great tournament and showcasing our community!
Go Metter Tiger Golf Teams! Bring home the championship!
We are proud to host the 2026 Class A Division II Boys and Girls State Golf Tournament on May 18–19 at Willow Lake Golf Club.
Join us in welcoming talented student-athletes from across the state as they compete! We look forward to a great tournament and showcasing our community!
Go Metter Tiger Golf Teams! Bring home the championship!
CONGRATULATIONS..............GRADUATION is almost here!!! The school's official photographer, BPI Photography, will be on campus taking lots of candid photos as well as each graduate's photo as they come off the stage receiving their diploma!
BPI Photography will be utilizing facial matching software for all of the graduation photos taken on Saturday, May 16th.
EACH graduating Senior in the Class of 2026 will need to scan the QR code ON THE ATTACHED FORM and register via their selfie! Once the images from graduation are uploaded into the system the student/parent will receive an email/text of their individual gallery to preview and purchase from. Be sure to use a PERSONAL email address when registering!
The attached flyer has the QR codes needed as well as directions for how to preview and purchase graduation images from the ceremony! Please READ and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
BPI Photography will be utilizing facial matching software for all of the graduation photos taken on Saturday, May 16th.
EACH graduating Senior in the Class of 2026 will need to scan the QR code ON THE ATTACHED FORM and register via their selfie! Once the images from graduation are uploaded into the system the student/parent will receive an email/text of their individual gallery to preview and purchase from. Be sure to use a PERSONAL email address when registering!
The attached flyer has the QR codes needed as well as directions for how to preview and purchase graduation images from the ceremony! Please READ and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
The 2026 MHS/MCCA yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed beginning at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 14th!!! (This will be immediately following the required Junior Class meeting that begins at 1:30 pm. in the Cafeteria.)
ABSOLUTELY NO YEARBOOKS WILL BE GIVEN OUT BEFORE 2:15 pm on Thursday, May 14th! If you have already purchased a yearbook but will not be available Thursday, May 14th at 2:15 pm, you can pick up your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Deal on Friday, May 15th AFTER Graduation Practice is over!
If a student who has purchased a yearbook is not available, a parent or legal guardian may pick up the yearbook on Thursday at 2:15 pm. Yearbooks will NOT be given to another student!!!
There are a few 2026 yearbooks still available for purchase if any student is interested. The current cost is $90. Order forms are available in the front office.
However, the price will go up to $100 on distribution day which is Thursday, May 14th.
Again, beginning Thursday, May 14th yearbooks will increase in price to $100.
ABSOLUTELY NO YEARBOOKS WILL BE GIVEN OUT BEFORE 2:15 pm on Thursday, May 14th! If you have already purchased a yearbook but will not be available Thursday, May 14th at 2:15 pm, you can pick up your 2026 yearbook from Mrs. Deal on Friday, May 15th AFTER Graduation Practice is over!
If a student who has purchased a yearbook is not available, a parent or legal guardian may pick up the yearbook on Thursday at 2:15 pm. Yearbooks will NOT be given to another student!!!
There are a few 2026 yearbooks still available for purchase if any student is interested. The current cost is $90. Order forms are available in the front office.
However, the price will go up to $100 on distribution day which is Thursday, May 14th.
Again, beginning Thursday, May 14th yearbooks will increase in price to $100.
The completion of the Registration Form below is required for all students who are attending Summer School and who plan to ride the bus. If parents have questions about pick-up or drop-off, please contact Travis Lanier at (912) 685-5713, Ext 568 or email him at travislanier@metter.org.
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
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
Dr. Victor Fordham, a social studies teacher at Metter High School in Candler County, is one of the 10 finalists for 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year!
Superintendent Woods surprised Dr. Fordham this morning with the news that he's been selected as a finalist. Along with the other nine finalists, he will participate in formal interviews and speeches before a panel of judges, who will select the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
With 13 years of experience, Dr. Fordham teaches world history, U.S. history, and dual enrollment U.S. history. He also serves as the social studies department head and as an adjunct history instructor at the college level, helping students develop disciplinary literacy and a deep understanding of the connections between past and present.
Dr. Fordham earned a Doctor of Philosophy in History from Liberty University, a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Luther Rice College & Seminary, a Master of Arts in History from Liberty University, and bachelor's degrees in history and education from Brewton-Parker College. He was named the 2025–2026 Candler County School District Teacher of the Year and Metter High School Teacher of the Year.
Superintendent Woods surprised Dr. Fordham this morning with the news that he's been selected as a finalist. Along with the other nine finalists, he will participate in formal interviews and speeches before a panel of judges, who will select the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
With 13 years of experience, Dr. Fordham teaches world history, U.S. history, and dual enrollment U.S. history. He also serves as the social studies department head and as an adjunct history instructor at the college level, helping students develop disciplinary literacy and a deep understanding of the connections between past and present.
Dr. Fordham earned a Doctor of Philosophy in History from Liberty University, a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Luther Rice College & Seminary, a Master of Arts in History from Liberty University, and bachelor's degrees in history and education from Brewton-Parker College. He was named the 2025–2026 Candler County School District Teacher of the Year and Metter High School Teacher of the Year.
Parents, there was a power outage at the school earlier today. Excelsior EMC estimated it would be restored within 30 minutes and it was, and we appreciate their quick response. All students are safe, and teachers are continuing instruction as normal.
The Metter High School Performing Arts program is proud to present the Spring Production of Peter and the Star Catcher! 🏴☠️🌊
Join us for an unforgettable adventure filled with humor, heart, and a little bit of magic:
📅 Show Dates & Times
• Thursday, April 23rd – 6:00 PM
• Friday, April 24th – 6:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25th – 3:00 PM
Come out and support our talented students as they bring this exciting story to life on stage!
📣 Interested in supporting the production even more?
If you would like to purchase a company or personal ad in our program, please see the attached form below for more information.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure filled with humor, heart, and a little bit of magic:
📅 Show Dates & Times
• Thursday, April 23rd – 6:00 PM
• Friday, April 24th – 6:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25th – 3:00 PM
Come out and support our talented students as they bring this exciting story to life on stage!
📣 Interested in supporting the production even more?
If you would like to purchase a company or personal ad in our program, please see the attached form below for more information.
MHS Varsity Baseball game for Friday, Feb 20, has been cancelled.
Metter Tiger Boys Basketball advances in the Region Tournament after a 61-59 win over Bryan Co! Next boys game: Thursday at 8:30 pm against Screven Co at Metter Middle School!!
🏀 Metter High School is Proud to Host the Region 3-A Basketball Tournament! 🏀
We’re excited to welcome teams and fans for the Region 3-A Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament, beginning Monday, February 16 at:
📍 Metter Middle School Gym
33661 Hwy 129 South
Metter, GA
🗓 Tournament brackets available on www.metter.org/o/mhs/page/basketball-boys
🎟 Admission: $12 per day (Kindergarten and up)
• Cash, credit card at gate or GoFan tickets accepted
Remember that Metter Booster Passes are not accepted for playoff games.
🍿 Concessions: Available daily
• Cash or credit accepted
We look forward to hosting a great week of basketball. Come out and support these student-athletes!
We’re excited to welcome teams and fans for the Region 3-A Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament, beginning Monday, February 16 at:
📍 Metter Middle School Gym
33661 Hwy 129 South
Metter, GA
🗓 Tournament brackets available on www.metter.org/o/mhs/page/basketball-boys
🎟 Admission: $12 per day (Kindergarten and up)
• Cash, credit card at gate or GoFan tickets accepted
Remember that Metter Booster Passes are not accepted for playoff games.
🍿 Concessions: Available daily
• Cash or credit accepted
We look forward to hosting a great week of basketball. Come out and support these student-athletes!
Please take a short amount of time today to give us feedback on how we are doing at your child's school. Each survey is anonymous and can help us #winateverything with knowing what you are happy with and what you are concerned about. Survey is between 5-10 minutes and will help us improve!
https://www.metter.org/page/survey
https://www.metter.org/page/survey
Candler County Schools will participate in the First District RESA Educator Job Fair on January 22 in Metter.
Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGpx-SvaIO0xbEXe5ZSRJX5l5F_vTO5PDyE9jAMNqSDfJtmg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPTgOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnaG0zRllhNmJvZGE4NmZoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiJ2kLMX1GdiJy2KmcwILT8WSDS9lIGHOwCdZEAaG4e_cGzFxEaiXbixBcLj_aem_F44hAXeHjSCcbvwdoP2FvA
Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGpx-SvaIO0xbEXe5ZSRJX5l5F_vTO5PDyE9jAMNqSDfJtmg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPTgOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnaG0zRllhNmJvZGE4NmZoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiJ2kLMX1GdiJy2KmcwILT8WSDS9lIGHOwCdZEAaG4e_cGzFxEaiXbixBcLj_aem_F44hAXeHjSCcbvwdoP2FvA
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