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After 36 years of public service, Whitfield County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Ewton has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
We are grateful for Dr. Ewton’s leadership, his commitment to our students and schools and the time he continues to invest in the future of WCS. We look forward to continuing this work together!
Click the link above to read Dr. Ewton's letter to students, families and community.
![A young, blonde teacher sitting next to a young student, with the words "WCS 360: Discover One Whitfield" and "Apply Now at www.wcsga.net/WCS360"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786138796/whitfieldk12gaus/bkpfk4tkycczawhtpwho/WCS360.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786138796/whitfieldk12gaus/bkpfk4tkycczawhtpwho/WCS360.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786138796/whitfieldk12gaus/bkpfk4tkycczawhtpwho/WCS360.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786138796/whitfieldk12gaus/bkpfk4tkycczawhtpwho/WCS360.png","width":1080}])
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To help our families gear up for the start of the new school year, Whitfield County Schools has launched a Back to School Resources hub with everything you need to start the school year off strong.
Click the link above to explore everything you need to start the year off right!
District News & Events
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about Cafeteria Award of Excellence!
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about Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Reveals New Media Center Makeover at Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy
![John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction Awarded to schools where 90% of students can write both their name and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in cursive: Cedar Ridge Elementary School Cohutta Elementary School Dawnville Elementary School Dug Gap Elementary School Eastside Elementary School New Hope Elementary School Pleasant Grove Elementary School Varnell Elementary School Westside Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789738232/whitfieldk12gaus/e8r7h7nv00cckb5dyyen/807684792_3044363365904681_7054254341791859754_npng.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789738232/whitfieldk12gaus/e8r7h7nv00cckb5dyyen/807684792_3044363365904681_7054254341791859754_npng.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789738232/whitfieldk12gaus/e8r7h7nv00cckb5dyyen/807684792_3044363365904681_7054254341791859754_npng.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789738232/whitfieldk12gaus/e8r7h7nv00cckb5dyyen/807684792_3044363365904681_7054254341791859754_npng.jpg","width":1080}])
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about Twelve Whitfield County Schools Recognized by Georgia Department of Education with John Hancock Award
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about Northwest High School Students Win High School Division of America 250 Design Challenge
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about Whitfield County Schools Names 2026 Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year
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Southeast Whitfield High School upcoming junior Isaac Rollins is headed to Washington, D.C. this summer after being selected for the prestigious United States Senate Page Program, where he will serve under Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock.
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