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Lady Panthers rout McIntosh Academy in flag season opener

The Portal Panthers' Flag Football team opened the 2026 season against the McIntosh Academy Buccaneers on Monday afternoon. Portal was able to come away with a 47-0 win to start the campaign off right. The Panthers used a big first half to go up 34-0 going into halftime. Rebie Grace Pylant , Katielyn Yates, London Blackmon , and McKinley Motes all found the endzone in the first half. On the defensive side, Motes and Makayla Wiggins caught interceptions giving the ball back to their offense. Portal returns five seniors from last year's team and enters the 2026 season looking to build on another postseason appearance. The Panthers advanced to the second round of the GHSA Division III state playoffs last season before falling to Locust Grove, bringing their season to an end. With an experienced group returning, Portal started its new campaign about as well as it could have, putting together a complete performance on both sides of the ball and earning its first win of the season. The Panthers will look to carry that momentum forward as they continue the 2026 season. Up Next: The Panthers will go on the road to take on the Tattnall County Warriors on

Portal, GA · 09-21

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Bulloch County Schools pursues national Eat Real Certification

Bulloch County Schools has embarked on a two-year journey to seek national Eat Real Certification for its School Nutrition Services. This is part of the school district's continued effort to provide healthier school meals by sourcing more local foods, preparing more meals from scratch, and prioritizing more fresh and sustainable food ingredients to improve meal quality. "School nutrition is heart work," said Desiree Yaeger , the district's school nutrition director. "In our school cafeterias, we want to help children create lifelong healthy eating habits and offer them the chance to experience flavors that are both seasonal and beneficial." Yaeger leads a team of 85 school nutrition staff spread across 14 cafeterias, providing meal service to 16 campuses, and a central office and warehouse facility. They are now one of only three programs in Georgia selected to pursue the Eat Real Certification. The Eat Real certification process will evaluate Bulloch County's School Nutrition Services on ten different standards that measure 34 key performance indicators. This review goes above and beyond federal and state child nutrition program regulations. It will cover everything from nutrition, freshness, and minimal processing to responsible, sustainable production and procurement practices. The ten Eat Real standards are the

Bulloch County, GA · 09-20

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Beaufort County Schools announce Teacher of the Year

Hall is now eligible to apply for South Carolina's Teacher of the Year program

Beaufort County, SC · 09-18

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Beaufort County theater teacher takes home district’s top honor

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Robert Smalls Leadership Academy educator has received the Beaufort County School District’s highest teaching honor. The district named theater teacher Kelly Hall its Teacher of the Year during a ceremony at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center. The event also recognized the...

Beaufort County, SC · 09-19

Savannah Morning News

Savannah area high school football Week 5 scores

Week 5 of the high school football season is here as some teams from the Greater Savannah area start region play tonight, Friday, Sept. 18. Others, like undefeated Richmond Hill, have another week before region play begins. The Wildcats (4-0) are set to host Wando, a South Carolina program with a 3-1 record, in the Richmond Hill homecoming game with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Benedictine (2-1) opens its Region 1-5A schedule at Statesboro (3-0). Jenkins (0-3) is looking to secure its first win of the season after playing a tough-non region slate . The Warriors start Region 1-5A play hosting Evans at Memorial Stadium. Savannah Christian (1-3) and Savannah Country Day (0-5) aren't in the same region this year, as SCD has moved to compete in the GIAA. But the crosstown rivals will still meet, at Country Day at 7 p.m. Friday action: How Thomas Holland led Savannah Country Day football to a win This is the spot to follow along for live updates of all the action under the lights tonight involving Savannah area schools, Here is the link for the live updates, followed by the Week 5 schedule. Week 5 Georgia high school football scores, updates around

Savannah, GA · 09-18

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Friday night highlights include Benedictine rallying to win at Statesboro

Week 5 of the high school football season in the Greater Savannah area is in the books, and there were a number of notable games under the lights on Friday night, Sept. 18. Benedictine opened its Region 1-5A schedule with a road win at Statesboro as the Cadets improved to 3-1. Richmond Hill rolled to a win over visiting Wando in a non-region matchup as the Wildcats improved to 4-0 on the season. South Effingham improved to 4-0 with a win over visiting Greenbrier, and Windsor Forest beat Bryan County as the Knights upped their record to 3-1. Effingham County had its second straight shutout with a win at Lakeside-Evans. Savannah Country Day broke through for its first win of the season with an impressive victory over visiting Savannah Christian. Here's a look at the scores and highlights of the action under the lights on Friday night involving Savannah-area teams: Benedictine 42, Statesboro 21 Benedictine went on the road and rallied to beat Statesboro in its Region 1-5A opener. Statesboro took a 14-0 lead with 9:44 left in the first half before the Cadets came to life. Stanley Smart Jr., the senior running back who has committed to Virginia Tech,

Statesboro, GA · 09-19

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Mother says nonverbal son with autism injured at Richmond Hill Primary School

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - A Bryan County mother says she noticed injuries on her nonverbal son with autism after picking him up from Richmond Hill Primary School. Krista Glover said she dropped her son off at school as she does every day. Her son is nonverbal and has autism, meaning he couldn’t simply tell his mom what she soon found out for herself.

Bryan County, GA · 09-17

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2 Lowcountry seniors named semifinalists for national scholarship

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Two high school seniors from Beaufort County schools were named among 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Maggie McGrath of Hilton Head Island High School and Kaden Claffy of May River High School represent less than 1% of high school seniors. More than 1.2 million juniors entered the scholarship competition by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT, a BCSD spokesperson said.

Beaufort County, SC · 09-17

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Savannah-Chatham schools target 95% third grade reading proficiency by 2031

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As of spring 2025, 53.3% of third graders in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools were reading at grade level. The Chatham Educational Alliance hopes to raise that number to 95% by 2031 through the Moonshot Initiative. Community leaders met in Chatham County to set a numeric goal...

Savannah, GA · 09-18

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Beaufort school principal returns to work after being placed on leave over political endorsement

BEAUFORT — A local school administrator, placed on administrative leave this month after appearing in a campaign video that endorsed a local candidate, is back at work. "Principal Bradley Tarrance has returned to his duties as principal of Robert Smalls Leadership Academy," Candace Bruder, chief communications officer with the Beaufort County School District, said on Sept. 14.

Beaufort, SC · 09-14

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A Georgia School Can't Find a Student, the Mom Wants Answers

A Georgia mother expected to spend part of her daughter’s birthday dropping off cupcakes at school. Instead, she said she arrived to discover the first-grader was not in her classroom — and school staff initially could not tell her who she was with. Jacqueline Beauchamp told WSAV that she had called West Chatham Elementary School...

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How to watch Pierce County vs Savannah high school football

Pierce County takes on Savannah tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the Georgia high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku. Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too. Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Pierce County vs. Savannah clash. Looking beyond the football field? The digital streaming service broadcasts the best of preps action from more than 30 sports all season, so fans can watch more of their favorite high school teams . Watch Pierce County vs. Savannah When is Pierce County (Georgia) vs. Savannah? Pierce County takes on Savannah on Sep. 18. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 2 Super 25 Watch Pierce County vs. Savannah This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Pierce County vs Savannah high school football Information in this article was imported automatically into a template written and reviewed by a USA TODAY Sports editor.

Savannah, GA · 09-18

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From Brooklet to the World Stage: Southeast Bulloch student Savannah Gordon places 4th at HOSA ILC

For Savannah Gordon , the journey to the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) International Leadership Conference began long before she stepped onto the competition floor in Indianapolis. It began with a goal, countless hours of preparation, and a willingness to keep going even when she wasn’t sure she had what it took. That determination ultimately took the Southeast Bulloch High School student to the international level, where she earned 4th place in the world in Clinical Nursing at the 2026 HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC). Savannah’s journey to ILC began at the Georgia HOSA State Leadership Conference, where she placed 3rd in Clinical Nursing, earning the opportunity to advance to the international competition. From there, the preparation intensified. She spent months studying anatomy and physiology, practicing clinical skills, working through medication calculations and completing timed mock exams. But for Savannah, preparing for the competition was about more than memorizing information. “I learned that you have to understand the why, not just the how,” Savannah said. That lesson became especially important as the competition became more challenging. At ILC, Savannah competed alongside talented students from across the United States and around the world. There were moments when nerves and self-doubt

Bulloch County, GA · 09-17

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GC Sports | Bulloch County Football Week 5 Preview

Week 5 of the high school football season brings another important Friday night for teams across Bulloch County as Statesboro, Portal and Bulloch Academy return to action. Statesboro comes out of its bye week with a major test against Benedictine in the Blue Devils' first region matchup of the season. Portal hits the road to take on Atkinson County, while Bulloch Academy travels to face Robert Toombs Christian Academy. Southeast Bulloch has the week off before returning to action next Friday. With region play beginning and the season nearing its midway point, all three teams will look to build momentum heading into the heart of their schedules. Portal Panthers Photo by Ke'Juan Humphries The Portal Panthers (3-1) are rolling into Week 5 after defeating Telfair County 49-28. It was an emotional win for the Panthers as they avenged their loss to the Trojans in the 2023 state playoffs. Since a difficult season-opening loss, Portal has shown improvement every week. “We challenged them to just try and be the most improved team in the state each week and see what happens,” head coach Jason McEachin said. “We have steadily improved our level of execution in all phases since then. Hopefully, we

Bulloch County, GA · 09-17

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Five SCCPSS Schools Recognized with 2025-26 GaDOE John Hancock Awards

Recognizing that cursive writing strengthens student confidence, connects learners to history, and supports essential cognitive development, the Georgia Department of Education honors schools that demonstrate excellence in cursive instruction through the John Hancock Award. GaDOE will begin presenting John Hancock Award banners to schools during Constitution Week, observed September 17-23. The award honors elementary, middle, and high schools whose students demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing. This skill supports literacy and writing fluency while enabling students to read historic documents in their original form.

Georgia · 09-17

Savannah Tribune

Savannah State University Honored State Representative Edna Branch Jackson

A 912 Day morning well spent — celebrating a true Savannah icon and a remarkable legacy!. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Savannah State University community, the Savannah community at large, and her family came together to honor the Honorable Edna Branch Jackson and recognize the leadership, service and impact she has shared with our university and the Savannah community throughout the years. On a day all about celebrating the place we call home, it felt especially fitting to honor someone whose legacy is so deeply woven into Savannah.

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Savannah State University Appoints Dr. Dibo-Armstrong As Chair of the Department of Social Work

Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kiana Dibo-Armstrong as the chair of the Department of Social Work. A tenured associate professor, Dibo-Armstrong has served as practicum field director for SSU bachelor’s and master’s programs in social work for the past five years.

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Excitement building around Islands football after 3-0 start

After only winning one game in their last 40 coming into the season, Islands has wins against Groves, Savannah High and Bryan County.

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Benedictine Military School cancels classes Wednesday due to power outage

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Benedictine Military School cancelled classes on Wednesday, Sept. 16 due to a power outage, announced school officials on social media. According to a post on social media, school officials say they expect to be back in school Thursday. In a separate social media post, the school...