Whitfield County Schools

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DISTRICT UPDATES

  • District Reopening Information

    As there continues to be questions and concerns related to the reopening of schools, we want to assure families our first priority is the safety and health of all students and staff. We understand the challenges the novel Coronavirus brings and have plans in place to continue learning in the classroom, while offering virtual instruction for families who do not feel comfortable sending their child(ren) to school. For more information on our district reopening plans, please click the link above.

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  • Changes to Online Learning

    With the majority of Whitfield County students returning for in-person instruction by October 29, our teachers will no longer be able to provide virtual instruction for students learning from home. Beginning November 2, WCS virtual students will begin learning through online programs outsourced by the district. For more information, please click the link above.

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  • High School Schedule Changes

    Due to the reduced number of local COVID-19 cases, the high schools of Whitfield County will continue steps to safely bring our high school students back to a normal schedule. Click the link above for all information regarding schedule changes. These dates listed are contingent on the status of the virus in our community. Please continue to monitor school and district announcements for more information.

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  • COVID-19 Data in Whitfield County Schools

    Whitfield County Schools is closely monitoring the spread of the novel Coronavirus in our community and has provided a chart of COVID-19 school and district data for your viewing. To track the spread of COVID-19 in our school system, please click the link above.

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Announcements

  • Free & Reduced Applications Still Needed

    Did you know that schools receive funding based in part on the percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced-priced meals? We are asking that all households take a few minutes to fill out the application so our school district can continue to provide instructional support and supplies for our students and professional learning for our teachers. Click the link above to apply!

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  • FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing

    FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available at the Whitfield County Health Department, Monday through Friday, and the DEO Clinic at the Mack Gaston Community Center, Monday through Thursday. Please click the link above for more information.

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  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Whitfield County Schools wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! During this season of food and fellowship, we would like to ensure all families have enough food over the holiday break. To find free resources connecting families to food assistance programs, please click the link above. We look forward to welcoming all students and staff back to school on Monday, November 30.

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Latest District News

  • Destruction of Special Education Records

    Records for students who were enrolled in a special education program in a Whitfield County school who were born before January 1, 1997 and were 22 years of age as of July 1, 2019 are no longer needed for educational purposes. The Special Education Department announces its intention to destroy these records after January 1, 2020. Click the link above to learn more.

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  • Waiver for the Expansion of the Middle School Assessment Exception

    The Georgia Department of Education is seeking comment on a waiver request for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, which will be submitted to the US Department of Education. More information and a survey with an opportunity for comments is available at the link above until November 29.

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  • Dual Enrollment Parent Information

    Dual Enrollment provides opportunities for high school students to take free college courses and earn credit at both the high school and post-secondary institution. This year, instead of holding in-person Dual Enrollment parent information meetings, an informational video is available for all families interested in Dual Enrollment. Please click the link above to learn more.

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  • Statewide Passing Score Survey

    The Georgia Department of Education is asking for input on what percentage of a student's final grade should the End-of-Course (EOC) Test count. Currently the EOC test is worth 20% of a student's final grade. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, new percentage recommendations have been made for the 2020-21 school year. The survey closes November 16.

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