Chattooga County Schools will begin kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year on April 15.
Trion City Schools has released its 2026-2027 school calendar, outlining key dates for students, parents, and staff for the upcoming academic year.
The school year will begin on July 30, 2026, following pre-planning for teachers scheduled July 27-29. The calendar includes several scheduled breaks, including Fall Break October 5-9, Thanksgiving Break November 23-27, and Christmas Break December 21 through January 1, with students returning on January 5.
Spring semester highlights include Spring Break April 5-9 and multiple professional learning and student holiday dates throughout the year. Early release days are scheduled for December 17-18, 2026, and May 19-20, 2027.
The last day of school is set for May 20, 2027, with graduation scheduled for May 21, 2027.
School officials encourage families to review the full calendar and plan ahead for holidays, breaks, and important academic dates.
Enrollment is now open for students currently enrolled in Trion City Schools, including those attending Trion Elementary School, with families encouraged to complete the process by April 1st.
School officials say students in grades K through 11 must complete enrollment through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The process includes submitting required information and proof of residency, along with payment of enrollment fees.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to complete enrollment as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start for the upcoming school year. For more information, families can visit the Trion Elementary School website or contact the school directly.
Families in Lyerly, Menlo, and Summerville can begin enrolling for Chattooga County Schools Pre-K for the 2026–2027 school year starting today, Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Parents and guardians can register online by scanning the QR code on the district flyer, or by visiting the Chattooga County Schools website and selecting the Enrollment Center. School officials remind families to use the Pre-K enrollment link and not the K–12 registration option.
For those who prefer to enroll in person, registration will be held at the Chattooga County Enrollment Center on Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., located at 302 Maple Drive in Summerville. Families who cannot attend during those hours can call 706-857-3490 to schedule an appointment.
To be eligible, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Required documents include a certified birth certificate, proof of Georgia residency, a photo ID for the parent or guardian, the child’s Social Security card, insurance information or other proof of coverage, and required health and immunization forms.
For more information, families can contact the Pre-K office at 706-857-3490.
Chattooga County families will have a new tool to make bus rides easier to follow this school year. The Chattooga Transportation Department is launching Zonar MyView, a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to see exactly where their child’s bus is in real time, helping cut down on waiting and bringing extra peace of mind to afternoons and mornings on the route.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is encouraging prospective students across Northwest Georgia to take the first step toward a new career by applying free of charge during the month of December.