Media Release
February 23, 2017

In an effort to support local families with school readiness, the Fannin County School System will offer a Georgia Lottery Funded Pre-Kindergarten Class during the 2017-2018 school year. Any child that will be four years old on or before September 1, 2017 is eligible to apply for a position in the class. The class will serve 22 students at Blue Ridge Elementary and follow the Fannin County School District’s Calendar. There are no application fees or other charges for class participation and transportation will be available, if needed.

Application Process

1. Applications can be picked up at the Fannin County Board of Education or Blue Ridge Elementary beginning February 27, 2017. Applications can also be downloaded at www.fannin.k12.ga.us.

2. Completed applications along with supporting documentation should be submitted at the Board of Education or Blue Ridge Elementary no later than 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

3. Children who will turn four on or before September 1, 2017 and who are Georgia residents may apply. School zones within Fannin County do not bind pre-k students.

4. Twenty two positions are available. Positions will be determined using a lottery method. A public drawing will be held at 5:30 pm on March 30, 2017 in the cafeteria at Blue Ridge Elementary School.

5. Remaining applicants will be drawn and written down in consecutive order. Those not chosen as the first 22 students will be placed on a waiting list.

6. Families will be notified by phone and mail on the status of their application no later than April 15, 2017.

7. The Board of Education will continue to accept applications beyond March 30, 2017, however those names will be placed on a secondary waiting list.

8. If we receive more than 44 applications, we will apply for an additional class from the Department of Early Care and Learning. However, we will not receive notification of funding for a new class until early July. We will notify all applicants in mid-July if the second class will be funded.

For further information contact:
Heather Finley, Director of Special Programs at 706-632-3771 or [email protected]

FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
2290 East First Street
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Phone: 706-632-3771 Fax: 706-632-7583
www.fannin.k12.ga.us
The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. For additional information or referral to the appropriate system coordinator, contact the system superintendent’s office at 2290 East First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or 706-632-3771.

SUPERINTENDENT
Mark Henson

BOARD MEMBERS
Bobby Bearden
Terry Bramlett
Lewis DeWeese
Sandra Mercier
Steve Stanley