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June 26, 2026

Chattooga County School System Hiring Maintenance Technician

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician position to help ensure school facilities throughout the district remain safe and operating efficiently.

The full-time position is benefits eligible and follows a 208-day work schedule each school year. Employees work a four-day schedule with most Mondays off and participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. Pay is based on certifications and experience, with wages up to $27.21 per hour.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED along with HVAC certification and/or electrical technician experience. Candidates should also have working knowledge of building maintenance trades, be able to work independently or as part of a team, climb ladders or scaffolding, lift heavy objects, possess a valid driver’s license, and successfully complete fingerprinting and a criminal background check.

Applications are available through the Superintendent’s Office or online at www.chattooga.k12.ga.us by selecting Menu, District Services, then Human Resources.

Completed applications should be submitted to Dawn Campbell, Human Resources Director, at the Chattooga County Board of Education, 33 Middle School Road, Summerville, Georgia 30747.

June 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Back-to-School Bash Seeks Donations as School Supply Drive Continues

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With the annual Back-to-School Bash less than a month away, organizers with Chattooga Family Connection are continuing to collect school supplies and financial donations to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Middle And Trion Elementary Beat The Odds In State Academic Report

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The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has released its annual “Beating the Odds” analysis, showing how schools in Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools performed compared to statistical expectations.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

LMES Leadership Team Sets Goals for Year Ahead

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The leadership team at Leroy Massey Elementary School recently gathered at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden for a planning meeting focused on the year ahead.

During the meeting, school leaders worked on setting a vision for the upcoming school year while also taking a close look at student achievement data. The goal was to establish meaningful instructional priorities designed to support student success and continued improvement.

School officials said the conversations centered on building on existing strengths, identifying areas for growth, and creating the best possible learning experiences for students.

Leroy Massey Elementary also thanked Shawn Keim and Mike Afdahl from NWRESA, along with Chattooga County Schools Chief Academic Officer Robert Beach, for their support and guidance throughout the process.

The school said the partnership helps LMES continue moving forward with purpose and excellence.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Seeking Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals and Custodian

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is currently accepting applications for several positions ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Wins ‘Battle Of The Beds’ Fundraiser Benefiting Shelter Dogs

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A friendly competition between Trion City Schools and Chattooga County Schools has resulted in thousands of dollars being raised to help dogs at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.

May 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Seeking Multiple Paraprofessionals For 2026-27 School Year

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is accepting applications for multiple full-time paraprofessional positions for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

May 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Summer Feeding Program Starts Next Week

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Chattooga County School Nutrition officials have announced the return of the Summer Feeding Program, providing free meals for children during the summer break.

The program will operate on Fridays beginning June 5th and continuing through July 10th. There will be no meal service during the week of June 29th through July 5th due to the Independence Day holiday.

The program is open to all children ages 18 and under. Families will receive seven days of breakfast meals and seven days of lunch meals for each child in the household at each pickup. Children do not have to be present to receive meals.

Pickup dates are Friday, June 5th, June 12th, June 19th, June 26th, and July 10th.

Meals will be distributed from 1:30 until 2:30 PM at Chattooga High School, Menlo Elementary School, Fairway Recreation Center, and Leroy Massey Elementary School.

Questions may be directed to School Nutrition Director Brandie Wooten at 706-859-3054.

May 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High School Releases 2026-2027 Parent And Family Engagement Plans

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Chattooga High School has released its 2026-2027 Parent and Family Engagement Policy, School-Parent Compact, and plans for shared student achievement for the upcoming school year.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Middle School Librarian Named Teach in the Peach Ambassador

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Chattooga County Schools is recognizing Summerville Middle School librarian Leigha Burnham after she was selected as a Teach in the Peach Ambassador by the Georgia Department of Education.