News & Announcements

Since 2008, the Preston Blanchard Outstanding Partner Award has been given annually to a partner in education who is a tremendous supporter and a champion of the vision of the Columbia County School District. A partner that goes above and beyond in service and one that has created a legacy within the district. Congratulations, Nothing Bundt Cakes. Read more about the annual Partners in Education Breakfast honoring the dedicated community members who support the students and staff of the CCSD.

The Columbia County School District is pleased to announce the top five finalists for the 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year.

Student teams from Greenbrier, Harlem and Lakeside High Schools, along with multiple Greenbrier Middle School teams, participated in the Parson’s Capture the Flag cyber competition during the annual TechNet Augusta event which took place at the Augusta Marriott in Downtown Augusta on August 14-17, 2023.

Overall, Columbia County School District students continue to outperform state averages in all subject areas. Check out highlights from results from the 2022-2023 Georgia Milestones Assessments.

More than 200 new educators, some new to the profession and others new to the school district, were welcomed for the annual kickoff to the New Teacher Induction mentor Program, held at Savannah Rapid's Pavilion in July. The new teachers attended a full day learning all about the school district operations, the mentor program, and so much more! Check out a photo album from the day.

Please review the revised school year calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. September and March days designated as digital learning days this school year will return to early release days with parent conferencing in the afternoon. Students will attend school for half a day on both September 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024, and staff will use the afternoons to conduct parent conferences. Find the revised calendar here.

The Georgia Department of Education is providing funding for students who qualify for reduced-priced meals to eat at no cost for the 2023-2024 school year. Find more information and the link to apply for Free and Reduced Meals.

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Luke Yelton from Columbia Middle was named the Columbia County School District Rookie of the Year, during the annual event designed to celebrate first-year educators.

Check out photos and find a recording of the ceremony here. Congratulations, graduates.