Home
Whitfield County Schools
VISION • We envision an innovative school district that strives for excellence and prepares students for success. • MISSION • Our mission is to maximize student growth and achievement by providing challenging and engaging educational experiences in safe and supportive environments.
Announcements
![Back to School Resources]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753217202/whitfieldk12gaus/axrdfz2pr1k8ccwdvalo/BackToSchoolResources.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753217202/whitfieldk12gaus/axrdfz2pr1k8ccwdvalo/BackToSchoolResources.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753217202/whitfieldk12gaus/axrdfz2pr1k8ccwdvalo/BackToSchoolResources.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753217202/whitfieldk12gaus/axrdfz2pr1k8ccwdvalo/BackToSchoolResources.png","width":1080}])
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!
![2025-2026 Educational Flexibility]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745854514/whitfieldk12gaus/y2jcsspa4fwgac4f0xkm/image-14.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745854514/whitfieldk12gaus/y2jcsspa4fwgac4f0xkm/image-14.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745854514/whitfieldk12gaus/y2jcsspa4fwgac4f0xkm/image-14.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745854514/whitfieldk12gaus/y2jcsspa4fwgac4f0xkm/image-14.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745854514/whitfieldk12gaus/y2jcsspa4fwgac4f0xkm/image-14.png","width":1367}])
Whitfield County School intends to apply for Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) for the 2025-2026 school year to waive the content area minimum percentage requirements in Title IV, Part A (Student Support & Academic Enrichment Grant). Public notice is required when systems intend to apply for the Ed-Flex waiver. Feedback and questions regarding this potential waiver are welcome. Please direct all feedback or questions to the Director of Federal Programs, Scott Houston, at scott.houston@wcsga.net. Thank you so much for your continued support of Whitfield County Schools.
District News & Events
![Twelve Whitfield County Schools Earn Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Cursive Writing Instruction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754670310/whitfieldk12gaus/h8dvxwhx9imnten0xpb9/JohnHancockAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754670310/whitfieldk12gaus/h8dvxwhx9imnten0xpb9/JohnHancockAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754670310/whitfieldk12gaus/h8dvxwhx9imnten0xpb9/JohnHancockAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754670310/whitfieldk12gaus/h8dvxwhx9imnten0xpb9/JohnHancockAwards.png","width":1080}])
Learn More
about Twelve Whitfield County Schools Earn Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Cursive Writing Instruction
![WCS Superintendent Honored with GSSA President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747246014/whitfieldk12gaus/ror85p85v5xuzrtr9iku/PresidentsAward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747246014/whitfieldk12gaus/ror85p85v5xuzrtr9iku/PresidentsAward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747246014/whitfieldk12gaus/ror85p85v5xuzrtr9iku/PresidentsAward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747246014/whitfieldk12gaus/ror85p85v5xuzrtr9iku/PresidentsAward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747246014/whitfieldk12gaus/ror85p85v5xuzrtr9iku/PresidentsAward.jpg","width":1536}])
Whitfield County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Ewton has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award by the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA). The recognition was presented at the GSSA Spring Bootstrap Conference, held April 16–17 in Savannah, GA.
![Houston Appointed to State and National Education Leadership Roles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745866489/whitfieldk12gaus/hjs3xelinxn0ua5vi97m/SocialHeadshots-11.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745866489/whitfieldk12gaus/hjs3xelinxn0ua5vi97m/SocialHeadshots-11.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745866489/whitfieldk12gaus/hjs3xelinxn0ua5vi97m/SocialHeadshots-11.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745866489/whitfieldk12gaus/hjs3xelinxn0ua5vi97m/SocialHeadshots-11.png","width":1080}])
Scott Houston, Director of Federal Programs for Whitfield County Schools, has been selected to serve in two leadership roles aimed at strengthening educational programs that support students through various federal programs.
![Bethany Taylor named Top 10 Finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741874292/whitfieldk12gaus/q8vfpayiup1qq1zp85xe/DSC_4270.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741874292/whitfieldk12gaus/q8vfpayiup1qq1zp85xe/DSC_4270.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741874292/whitfieldk12gaus/q8vfpayiup1qq1zp85xe/DSC_4270.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741874292/whitfieldk12gaus/q8vfpayiup1qq1zp85xe/DSC_4270.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741874292/whitfieldk12gaus/q8vfpayiup1qq1zp85xe/DSC_4270.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741874292/whitfieldk12gaus/q8vfpayiup1qq1zp85xe/DSC_4270.jpg","width":1620}])
Learn More
about Bethany Taylor named Top 10 Finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year
![Three WCS schools recognized for exceptional achievement and progress]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739204662/whitfieldk12gaus/jdels45ehrjyd9kuklir/large_67e48ed3-d976-4e5e-a5f9-3406fa60ba12.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739204662/whitfieldk12gaus/jdels45ehrjyd9kuklir/large_67e48ed3-d976-4e5e-a5f9-3406fa60ba12.png","width":500}])
The Georgia Department of Education recognized three Whitfield County Schools as Title I Distinguished or Reward Schools for exceptional academic achievement or improvement. The Distinguished Schools designation recognizes the highest-performing Title I schools in Georgia, while the Reward Schools designation recognizes Title I schools making the most significant improvements.
Follow WCS on social media!
Haga clic aquí para ver la página de Facebook en español del distrito.