Taylor County Schools

Yesterday, we were informed that one primary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that two middle school students tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. Approximately 35 students (2.7%) have selected distance learning. Those students have been removed from the total student population on our summary. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/ys3t Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/x3oy Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that one upper elementary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that two primary school students, one upper elementary school student, one middle school student, and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. We had one additional student test positive this week. This student is included in the summary. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/yhbj Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/x3oy Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Routine COVID-19 Testing in School Interest Survey Parents, please sign in using your student’s school email address (lastname.firstname@taylorboe.org). Click the link below to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/k2MM1iubL65xaRaj6

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Local law enforcement is investigating an off-campus incident involving students that occurred this evening. Out of an abundance of caution, schools will be closed for students on Friday, September 3, 2021. Staff will report at 8:00 a.m. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that two high school students, one middle school student, and one upper elementary student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that 5 high school students and one upper elementary student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that 1 high school student and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

The Georgia Department of Public Health (West Central Health District) will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 years of age and older. The vaccination event will be held at the Taylor County High School Cafeteria on September 4, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration information is provided in the link below. https://5il.co/y98e

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that 3 high school students and two middle school students tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Interested in distance learning for your child? Register here: https://forms.gle/kiYUkZCCsbyD7fsj9 Registration ends on 9/3/2021

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/y1um Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/x3oy Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that one middle school student, one upper elementary school student, and one primary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, As we continue to see an increase in positive cases in our schools and our county remains at a high level of community spread, we are updating health and safety strategies. After seeking input and feedback from stakeholders in our recent zoom meeting, we are going to make the following changes to COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines 2021-2022. 1. We will offer online distance learning as an option for delivering instruction for students in grades K-12. Students enrolled in the Distance Learning Option will be utilizing the online program called Odysseyware in grades 3-12. In grades K-2, distance learning students will be utilizing several online programs. The enrollment form should be available next week on our school websites. Those enrolled by September 3rd, should be able to begin work in the program by September 13th if not sooner. The enrollment form will provide more detailed information about the program and specific guidelines. By enrolling in the Distance Learning Option, you will be making a commitment to distance learning for the rest of the school year. These students will be eligible for any honors or recognitions, but they will not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. 2. We will implement free school-based COVID-19 testing provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health. DPH will provide personnel, equipment and supplies to perform tests at our schools one or two days a week while we will provide the testing location, testing schedule, and opt-in and consent paperwork. This program will be totally voluntary and offered to all students and staff. DPH will test those individuals who voluntarily opt-in to the program on a regular basis. We appreciate your support and patience as we try to address the challenges related to COVID-19. We will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our school system as well as our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Respectfully, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that 3 high school students and one middle school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that six high school students and two middle school students tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that three high school students and one upper elementary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent