Charlton County Schools

Parents and Community, We want to let everyone know we had a false alarm this morning when one of our Centegix crisis alert badges at Folkston Elementary School was unintentionally set off, notifying law enforcement. Although it was a false alarm, we are thankful for the rapid response from our local law enforcement to the alarm, and thankful to see that the badges are working as intended.

The Charlton County High School football game with Clinch County originally scheduled for this Friday night has been rescheduled for Friday November 8.

Charlton County Schools will re-open for students and staff tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1. We understand that some families are still without power. For those that are still affected by the storm, please know that we understand and fully expect you to make taking care of your family your primary concern. For those that are able to attend, schools will be open on Tuesday. Stay safe!

Currently, about 30% of homes in Charlton County are without power, and cell service is nearly non-existent in many areas. For those reasons, Charlton County Schools will remain closed on Monday, Sept. 30 to provide an opportunity for power and communications to be restored.

Charlton County Schools will be closed for students and staff Thursday and Friday, September 26 and 27, due to potential impact from Hurricane Helene. The latest National Weather Service briefing indicated that Charlton County should prepare for Tropical Storm force winds as early as Thursday morning, with likely arrival between noon and 3 p.m. on Thursday. School will reopen Monday, September 30.

The September Board of Education Meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday September 17 has been rescheduled for Thursday September 26.

Please see the message at the link below regarding school safety information in Charlton County Schools. https://5il.co/2weyr

Charlton County Schools will be open for students on Thursday August 8th. Buses will not be able to travel down the following roads: Old Moniac Road Heather Road in Winokur Emmaus Cutoff This will affect less than 10 students. If your child lives on one of these roads, no bus will come to get them on Thursday, and their absence will be excused. Additional updates regarding when buses will pick up on these roads will be provided on Thursday.

Based on the condition of many of our dirt roads, especially in the south end of the county, and with guidance provided by the Charlton County Road Department and Emergency Management Agency, school will be cancelled for students on Wednesday, August 7th. Although there is no school for students, Wednesday August 7 will be a regular work day for teachers and staff. We will provide updates on when school will open for students on Wednesday after road conditions are assessed.

Based on the latest briefing provided by the National Weather Service for our area regarding Tropical Storm Debby, Charlton County Schools will be closed Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th for all students and staff. The potential for tropical storm force winds as early as Monday morning and through Tuesday morning, as well as the potential for major flooding the next two days has led to this decision, as student safety is our top priority. We plan to have our first day of school for students on Wednesday, August 7th. If any further changes or cancellations are needed, we will provide updates via text messaging, our website, and Facebook.

The Charlton County School District is in need of additional substitute teachers. If you're looking for a part time job close to home, give substitute teaching a try! Pay for subs is increasing next year to nearly $10/hr. We have partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. If you’re interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit www.ess.com to apply or call 877-983-2244 for more information.

Due to Charlton County High School competing in the State Championship Baseball game in Statesboro, school will be cancelled for all students and staff tomorrow, Monday May 20. Events scheduled during the school day Monday will be rescheduled for later this week. Look for notifications from each school with updates about these events, as well as updates regarding extracurricular practices, meetings, or events.

The Charlton County Public Library is holding sign ups for their Summer Reading Program to help students avoid the "summer slide" and continue to improve their reading. Signups begin at the public library on Monday May 13, or you can sign up at this link: https://trrl.org/summer/charlton

Parents, As you may be aware, there was a train derailment in Folkston earlier today. The railroad crossing at Martin Street is open, as well as the overpass. We don't anticipate any significant delays in students traveling home by bus, but please be aware that buses could be just a few minutes later than normal today due to traffic changes caused by the train derailment. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

The Charlton Public Library is sponsoring an Earth Day event, giving away free live oak saplings to any child whose parents sign them up, no strings attached. More information can be found at the link below: https://5il.co/2fgyq

CERTIFIED JOB VACANCIES: Please see the certified job postings for the Charlton County School District at the links below: CCHS Alternative School Teacher - https://www.teachgeorgia.org/AdvSearch.aspx?ID=138516 Guidance Counselor at FES - https://www.teachgeorgia.org/AdvSearch.aspx?ID=138519 Elementary Education Teacher (2 positions) at FES -https://www.teachgeorgia.org/AdvSearch.aspx?ID=138520

The earlier message regarding early release had an incorrect date ...The correct date is below. Charlton County Schools will have an early release day next Wednesday February 28. Please contact your child’s school if you need the specific release time for Wednesday.

Charlton County Schools will have an early release day next Wednesday February 28. Please contact your child’s school if you need the specific release time for Wednesday.

The Charlton County School District is hiring bus drivers. Benefits include a Retirement Plan and Health Insurance, along with system paid Dental and Life Insurance. Must be able to drive an AM and PM route requiring a commitment of approximately 3 hours per day. Training is provided by the district. Must be 21 years of age. $1,000 signing bonus after 90 successful days on the job. If you know a bus driver, talk to them to find out what it's like before you say no to this opportunity! Contact Jeff or Denise for more information at 912-496-7226

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Hiring Event - Subs needed. Please join ESS at the Charlton Board of Education for our substitute hiring event. This event will begin at 9:30am – 3:30pm on Tuesday January 30th. Please plan to attend the entirety of this event. During this event you will complete the following: Your Application Mandatory Orientation & Training Hiring Forms Education Requirements (High School Diploma) Start the Fingerprint Process Please bring with you a copy of your education and two forms of Identification for your Federal I-9. For questions contact Victoria Withers 912-381-9429 We look forward to seeing you there!