Summerville Montessori School is now accepting applications for a limited number of free Georgia Pre-K openings for the 2026–2027 school year.
Trion City Schools has announced plans to destroy certain student records that are no longer needed for educational purposes, in accordance with Georgia Department of Education policies and procedures.
According to notices published by the school system, records associated with former students born in 2001 or who were part of the Class of 2019 are scheduled for destruction on July 1, 2026.
The records include those maintained by the school system’s Special Education Department, Student Support Services Department, and Gifted Program.
Former students or their guardians who wish to obtain copies of eligible records before they are destroyed must contact the appropriate department prior to July 1. Proper identification will be required before records are released.
For Special Education or Student Support Services records, individuals may contact the Student Services Department at (706) 734-0711. For Gifted Program records, inquiries may be directed to (706) 734-0724.
School officials said the records are being removed because they are no longer required for educational purposes and are eligible for destruction under state record-retention guidelines.
Chattooga County Schools are joining districts across the state in observing School Board Appreciation Week, held March 9–13, 2026, a time set aside to recognize the leadership, service, and commitment of local school board members.
Trion City Schools has been recognized with the 2025–2026 GAEL Vision Award, an honor that highlights school districts across Georgia that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting and encouraging professional development for educators.
Applications are now being accepted for the Ralph “Country” Brown Memorial Scholarship, available to senior baseball and softball players at Chattooga High School.
Trion Elementary School is seeking applicants to fill two paraprofessional positions for the 2026–2027 school year.
The positions are based at Trion Elementary School and involve assisting teachers and supporting elementary students in the classroom.
According to the posting, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED and meet one of the following qualifications:
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Hold an associate’s degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) accepted accredited institution with at least 60 semester hours of college coursework, or
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Pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
Interested candidates are asked to submit an application and letter of interest to Beth Pelham at beth.pelham@trionschools.org.
Chattooga County Schools celebrated its newest REACH Georgia Scholars during a signing ceremony held Thursday, November 20th, in the Chattooga County Board Room. With support from Atrium Floyd Health, three eighth-grade students officially committed to the 2025–2026 REACH Scholars cohort.