A Trion High School student is among nearly 100 student entrepreneurs from across Georgia who took part in the inaugural statewide Georgia FLEX field trip in Atlanta. Ryder Harris was able to attend because he participates in the FLEX Entrepreneurial Program through the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce.
Georgia Highlands College has signed a new agreement with the University of West Georgia that allows students to be enrolled at both institutions at the same time, creating an easier transfer process and guaranteeing admission to UWG for qualified students.
Chattooga High School is set to welcome future students and their families this evening for Rising Freshman Night for the Class of 2030, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on campus.
School officials say the event is designed to help incoming freshmen and their families get familiar with what life is like at Chattooga High School before the transition from middle school. Families who attend this evening will have the chance to tour the campus, meet staff, and get important information on what students can expect once they begin high school.
Organizers say Rising Freshman Night will also cover key topics including graduation requirements, class schedules, career pathways, athletics, and a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities available to students. It’s also an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and better understand expectations for the next four years.
Families of current eighth-grade students planning to attend Chattooga High School are encouraged to participate.
Chattooga High School will welcome future students and their families during Rising Freshman Night for the Class of 2030 on Thursday, January 15, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on campus.
School officials say the evening is designed to help incoming freshmen and their families become familiar with life at Chattooga High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to take campus tours, meet staff, and learn about graduation requirements, class schedules, career pathways, athletics, and other academic and extracurricular opportunities available to students.
Rising Freshman Night also gives parents and students a chance to ask questions and better understand expectations as students prepare to transition from middle school to high school.
Families of current eighth-grade students planning to attend Chattooga High School are encouraged to attend.
Pre-K registration for Trion Elementary School begins Friday, February 13th for all students wishing to enroll in the 2026-2027 school year. Parents/Legal Guardians may stop by the elementary office beginning at 8:30 am on February 13th to pick up enrollment packets and turn in required documentation.
Walker County Schools is actively considering a move to a four-day school week, and district leaders are asking parents, guardians, and community members to share their opinions through a public survey before any decision is made.
The Georgia Department of Education has released updated statewide lists of schools exiting federal identification—or making measurable progress toward exiting—along with the new 2024–25 Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) list.
Georgia Agricultural Education has announced that Lauren Jarrett has been selected as the new Adult Education Program Coordinator for the Georgia Agricultural Education Program.
Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students are being recognized with the first-ever Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to provide financial support for students enrolled in EMT or Advanced EMT certificate programs.
At last month’s board meeting, the Chattooga County Board of Education approved a series of updates focused on student safety, district finances, and personnel.
