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July 17, 2026

Trion High School Work-Based Learning Meeting Scheduled For July 27

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Trion High School students participating in the Work-Based Learning program and their parents are reminded to attend a mandatory informational meeting later this month.

The meeting will be held Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in the Trion High School Media Center.

The meeting is required for all juniors and seniors enrolled in Work-Based Learning, along with a parent or guardian. School officials will review the Work-Based Learning program, discuss new state requirements and complete mandatory paperwork required for student participation.

Students enrolled in the program are also required to be on campus all day Thursday and Friday, July 30-31. School officials encourage students to notify their workplace supervisors of that requirement as soon as possible.

Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Megan Mills at megan.mills@trionschools.org.

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Back to School Bash Happening Today at Chattooga High School

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The annual Back to School Bash is happening today, Thursday, July 16, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Chattooga High School.

Coordinator Maisha Ludy says organizers are ready to welcome students and families for an afternoon of free activities, food and back-to-school resources.

Students attending the event can receive free backpacks and school supplies. Free hot dogs and shaved ice will also be available, along with music provided by DJ Marty Mar.

Four local barbers will offer free simple haircuts, while Primary Health Care will provide school-required Form 3300 paperwork. High for Sight will also offer free vision screenings for children ages 8 through 18.

Organizers emphasize that children must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies.

The Back to School Bash is open to students who attend Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools.

Ludy thanked the community, volunteers and participating organizations for helping make the event possible as local students prepare for the beginning of another school year.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Schools Seeking Renewal of Education SPLOST, Bonding Authority

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The Trion City School System is asking the Trion Town Council to support placing a renewal of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, on the November ballot to continue funding major capital improvements without increasing property taxes.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High School Announces Orientation, Locker And Parking Purchase Dates

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Trion High School has announced important back-to-school dates for students and families.

Freshman and new student orientation will be held Wednesday, July 29, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Students and parents should meet at the high school gym. New students and freshmen will also be able to purchase lockers during orientation.

Locker and parking purchases for returning students will be held Friday, July 24, at the back entrance of Trion High School. Seniors may purchase from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., juniors from 9:30 until 11 a.m., sophomores from 11 a.m. until noon, and freshmen from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.

Students must wait until their assigned time slot to make purchases.

July 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Democrats Donate to Annual Back to School Bash

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The Chattooga County Democratic Party recently presented a donation to support the annual Back to School Bash, an event that helps local students prepare for the upcoming school year with free school supplies and other resources.

State House District 12 candidate Holly Chaney joined the presentation and praised the community effort.

“This is one of the events that makes me so proud of our county,” Chaney said. “Maisha Ludy and Chattooga Family Connection do a terrific job helping our students start school with the supplies and support they need.”

The Back to School Bash serves students from both the Chattooga County and Trion school systems and is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, at the Chattooga High School Gym.

Pictured are (left to right) Pam Albert, First Vice President of the Chattooga County Democratic Party; Maisha Ludy, Coordinator of Chattooga Family Connection; and Holly Chaney, candidate for Georgia House District 12, which includes Chattooga County.

July 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Back to School Bash Organizers Seeking Donations as July 16 Event Approaches

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With just over two weeks remaining until the annual Back to School Bash, organizers are asking the community to help fill the final gaps in school supply donations before the event takes place on Thursday, July 16, at the Chattooga High School Gym.

Organizer Maisha Ludy says donations have been coming in, but several essential classroom items are still in short supply. The greatest current needs include composition books, dry erase markers, dividers with pockets, sticky notes, and index cards.

The Back to School Bash serves students from both the Chattooga County and Trion school systems and is designed to help local families prepare for the new school year. The free event will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and will feature school supplies, free haircuts, music from DJ Marty Mart, shaved ice treats from Mort’s Brain Freeze, and opportunities for families to connect with community organizations.

Anyone wishing to donate supplies can contact Maisha Ludy through Facebook, email maishaludy@gmail.com, or by calling or texting 706-388-9849. Organizers say every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure local students begin the school year prepared and ready to learn.

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 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Announces Destruction of Certain Student Records

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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.

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 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.