Local Resource Guide

Essential links, forms, and information for families in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

• Beaufort County School District — Registration, calendars, and family resources for all Beaufort County schools. (school district)
• Bryan County Schools — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Bryan County schools. (school district)
• Bulloch County Schools — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Bulloch County schools. (school district)
• Camden County Schools — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Camden County schools. (school district)
• Chatham Area Transit School Bus Info — Public transit options and school bus route lookup for families in the Savannah area. (transportation)
• Coastal Empire Childcare & After-School Directory — Directory of licensed before and after-school care providers across the Coastal Empire counties. (childcare)
• Coastal Health District: Back to School Immunizations — Required vaccinations and screenings for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th, and 11th grade, plus county health department clinic schedules and by-appointment services. (health and immunization)
• Effingham County Schools — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Effingham County schools. (school district)
• Free & Reduced Lunch Application Guide — Step-by-step guide to applying for free or reduced-price school meals, with links for both Georgia and South Carolina districts. (free reduced lunch)
• Glynn County Schools — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Glynn County schools. (school district)
• Jasper County School District — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Jasper County schools. (school district)
• Liberty County School System — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Liberty County schools. (school district)
• Long County School System — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all Long County schools. (school district)
• McIntosh County Schools — Registration, calendars, bus routes, and family resources for all McIntosh County schools. (school district)
• SC DHEC Lowcountry Immunization Requirements — South Carolina school immunization requirements and where to find free or low-cost clinics in the Lowcountry region. (health and immunization)
• Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools — Official school district site for registration, calendars, bus routes, and school zone lookup. (school district)
• United Way of the Coastal Empire — Financial assistance, school supply drives, and family support programs across Chatham, Bryan, and Effingham counties. (financial assistance)
• United Way of the Lowcountry — Financial assistance, school supply support, and family resource referrals for Beaufort and Jasper County households. (financial assistance)

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of resources are listed in the resource guide?

The resource guide links to school district websites, health and immunization requirements, financial assistance programs, transportation and bus route information, free and reduced-price lunch applications, and childcare/after-school options.

Are the resources specific to Georgia or South Carolina?

Both. Resources can be filtered by region (Coastal Empire, Georgia, or the South Carolina Lowcountry) or by category, and some resources apply to families in either region.

Where do I find immunization requirements for school enrollment?

Look for resources tagged "Health & Immunizations" in the resource guide; these link directly to the relevant health department or school district pages covering required vaccinations and forms.

How do I apply for free or reduced-price school lunch?

The resource guide includes a "Free/Reduced Lunch" category with links to each district's application so families can apply directly through their school system.