Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Literacy News
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Georgia State School Superintendent Mr. Richard Woods visited New Hampstead K-8 on Monday, February 24,2025, to present Leader Banners to the administrators of nineteen Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools recognizing exceptional achievement or growth in reading and mathematics.
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Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts accepted a $100,000 donation from Greg Parker for the Fueling the Community initiative.
This donation supports teachers and students throughout the district.
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Schools were recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students reading at or above grade level.
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2024 Literacy Journey: Literacy is our North Star
"When I read I get lots of feelings. I be happy. I be thoughtful. And when I read I feel proud of myself." - Promesse
Here's our Literacy Journey: from where it began... to where we are now... to where we are going as a school system.
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