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Choice model plan declarations: Notify your student’s school of any changes to your current declaration for virtual or in-person instruction before 12:00 noon, December 8, 2020. Due to testing and end of year preparation, choice model preferences will remain in effect for the full spring semester (January 6-May 21, 2021).

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Gifted referral window: Parents and teachers can refer students through the online application located on the MCSD Families Page. This will be the only referral window for the 2020 - 2021 school year.…

Dear MCSD Parents/Guardians:

We are continuing to monitor the outcomes of this ongoing pandemic. As you are likely aware, cases of COVID-19 are currently on the rise throughout our nation and state. We remain in contact with a panel of medical professionals to review our local situation. Although we cannot predict future implications of COVID-19, we try our best to plan and prepare for all possible situations. We especially focus on items that could affect you and your student(s).

Based on current conditions, we plan to continue with our choice model plan following the Thanksgiving break…

Columbus, GA- According to a recent release from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) has surpassed the state graduation rate for the eighth consecutive year. The District graduation rate has increased to 89.4 percent, an increase of 3.3 points, year-over-year, from 86.1 percent. This marks the highest graduation rate for the District since the four-year cohort rate has been calculated.

“We applaud our schools, District support teams, parents, and students for their hard work and dedication that contributed to the steady increase of our…

On October 26, 2020, we will launch the Daily Health Assessment symptoms tracking tool to help us continue efforts to prevent the spread of illness.

Important details:

• This tool is mandatory for all employees and optional for students, but we strongly encourage participation to help us mitigate exposure and risks.
• Each employee and student/parent will receive a daily email notification, starting at 5:00 a.m., to complete the assessment prior to or upon arrival to his/her assigned District site.
• The District will use the email address currently in Infinite Campus with your student’s assigned school…

Columbus, GA- In a recent release, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced its 2020-2021 Student Advisory Council representatives. State Superintendent, Richard Woods, selected 64 students across the state from more than 1,400 applications.

Gustavo Varela Leon, a senior at Hardaway High School, and Pranati Yadlapalli, a junior at Columbus High School, will represent the Muscogee County School District. The council includes middle and high school students, representing schools from each Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) district in Georgia.

"Now more than ever, it is…