Bryan County Schools

Learn boater education in a classroom setting from a game warden, AND receive boating safety certification issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. All persons born on or after January 1, 1998 that operate any motorized vessel on the waters of the state must have completed an approved boat education course prior to such operation. This course will certify students to operate vessels on state waters as well as teach students important lessons in water safety, navigation and safe operation, required equipment, emergency procedures, and other responsibilities of a boat operator. The class will be offered on a Saturday. Students must attend entire session to be eligible for certification. Students will need a GA DNR Customer ID Number to complete the course. Visit www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, or call 1-800-366-2661 to locate your existing Customer ID Number or create a new one. Then register for the course on this site prior to the date of the course. Once students have passed the course, they can print a certificate from this website. For students younger than 16 years old and/or without a driver's license, parents can create an account using the student's Social Security number. The account can be updated when the student obtains a driver's license. Registrants can learn more about the course at https://gadnrle.org/boating-education.

Before School is offered for these schools at these locations: Richmond Hill Primary - at Richmond Hill Primary Richmond Hill Elementary - at Richmond Hill Elementary George Washington Carver - at Richmond Hill Elementary McAllister Elementary - at McAllister Elementary Frances Meeks Elementary - at Frances Meeks Elementary Bryan County Elementary - at Bryan County Elementary All Before School Program sites open at 6:15 AM and operate until the beginning of the school day. After School is offered for these schools at these locations: Richmond Hill Primary - at Richmond Hill Primary Richmond Hill Elementary - at Richmond Hill Elementary George Washington Carver - at Richmond Hill Elementary McAllister Elementary - at McAllister Elementary Frances Meeks Elementary - at Frances Meeks Elementary Richmond Hill Middle - at Frances Meeks Elementary Bryan County Elementary - at Bryan County Elementary Bryan County Middle - at Bryan County Elementary All After School Program sites begin at the end of each school day and operate until 6:30 PM.. Before and After School is open to Bryan County School students who: Follow directions in a group setting Respond appropriately to adult supervision in a group setting Perform basic self-help behaviors such as toileting and feeding independently Enter the student's grade level for the 2025-26 school year. Before/After School tuition is due weekly, regardless of attendance. If enrolling Pre-K student, signify by selecting the drop down menu next to K and selecting the year the student will enter K. Please note that all sites will use the PikMyKid app for pick-up in the 2025-26 school year. Information will be emailed to all enrolled families in July.

Georgia law requires mandatory driver education before teens can obtain their Class D license. All 16 year olds applying for a Class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver’s education course. Drivers Education for Teens offers 30 hours of classroom or virtual instruction and six hours of instruction behind the wheel, with training by a qualified instructor. Parents who live in the Pembroke/Ellabell area must transport students to the Richmond Hill Community Education Center. Driving times will be scheduled after the first class session. All registration forms will be timed and dated to assure placement of students. A copy of the student learner’s license is required prior to beginning the class. For additional questions, call 912-459-5116.