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As students and teachers return from summer break, some will find a new school principal, leading them to success. Four educational leaders were appointed this past spring and during the summer to lead schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

Check out all of the information for all things back-to-school for the 2025-2026 school year. From student registration, open house dates, transportation, and nutrition information, curriculum and building program highlights, and so much more! We look forward to celebrating a great return to what we know will be our best school year yet.

The official Back-to-School Magazine of the Columbia County School District.

Registration is now open for students, new and existing, for the 2025-2026 school year. All students are required to complete the annual online registration before the first day of school on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Governor Brian Kemp has officially signed House Bill 783, a powerful new measure championed by the Columbia County Board of Education during this year’s legislative session. This bill raises the homestead exemption from $2,000 to an impressive $10,000 for eligible homeowners, offering meaningful financial relief and reinforcing the Board’s commitment to both educational excellence and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

In alignment with Georgia state law, the Columbia County Board of Education approved an estimated rollback millage rate of 16.234 mills during its regular session meeting held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. This decision marks the fifth consecutive year the Board has reduced the millage rate, bringing it to its lowest level in 35 years.

Vivienne K., a student from Stallings Island Middle School in the Columbia County School District, secured third place at the 2025 Georgia State Finals of the National Civics Bee. Hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation, the event took place on June 27, 2025, at the Carter Center in Atlanta.

Check out a photo gallery and see a recording of the Class of 2025 Summer Commencement held at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center.

Both the School Climate Star Rating and the Financial Efficiency Star Ratings were recently released by the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. All schools in the Columbia County School District earned a four or five star School Climate Rating, and the district’s Financial Efficiency Star Rating was 4.5 out of 5 stars for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Columbia County School District (CCSD) continues to see success with more than 93% of high school students from the Class of 2024 earning their high school diplomas which is a 1.3% increase from 2023.