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.

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.

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.

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.

Breaking News from our School Nutrition Department

Technology Support Information

Whitfield County School Nutrition Curbside Pickup

Pay for After School Care with MySchoolBucks

Is your child or teen too young to be left alone at home? ¿Es su hijo o adolescente muy joven para quedarse solo en casa?

2020-2021 School Supply List

Annual Title I Meeting

Virtual Learning Supports

Varnell Annual School Report Card

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) prepares Georgia’s State, Local, and School Annual Report Cards. The Annual Report Cards contain test results as well as other information relevant to school performance toward the goals of student achievement and school completion. The Report Card is in compliance with both state and federal laws with respect to reporting requirements. GOSA partners with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to produce the K-12 Public Schools Reports since much of the data comes from GaDOE.

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.

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.

Georgia Virtual School Now Enrolling for Spring 2021

Georgia Virtual School offers a variety of educational options year-round. For families who do not wish for their students to return to face-to-face instruction, this is an option. Enrollment space in GAVS courses is based upon availability of teachers and course materials, therefore, many courses have an enrollment limit. Please click the link above for more information.

Two WCS Seniors Named 2021 Commended Students

Two Whitfield County seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, out of approximately 34,000 students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Click the link above to read about these scholastically talented seniors.