MCSD News
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May - 2021
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Kathleen R Dickinson
Columbus, GA- In an effort to further increase transparency and provide clarity to its public stakeholders, the Muscogee County School District has updated its data points related to active COVID-19 cases to reflect school-based sites only. The data reflects information made available to the District from individual sources. Information is updated each Friday and accessible on the District’s COVID-19 website.
Muscogee County School District
COVID-19 school-based active cases
Week of May 3 - 7, 2021Category Description # Total enrolled students 31,448 Total in-person students 17,565 In-person student positive cases* 17 In-person student self-quarantine or isolation cases** 209 Total employees 5,175 Total school-based employees 3,633 School-based employee positive cases*** 2 School-based employee self-quarantine or isolation cases**** 10
The data points were updated to further align the District report to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s report, which exclusively reports school-based site information.
*Accounts for in-person students reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
**Accounts for the total in-person students reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
***Accounts for school-based employees reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
****Accounts for the total school-based employees reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
Totals within each data set reflect active cases reported to the District within the specified week of each report with the exception of self-quarantine or isolation cases, which could overlap with the weekly District report due to the 14-day quarantine or isolation period endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All active cases are monitored in coordination with the Department of Public Health to prevent the spread of illness. The District will continue to monitor data regarding COVID-19 within our local community, under the advisement of our public health agencies.
The mission of the Muscogee County School District is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 706.748.2034 or communications@muscogee.k12.ga.us. -
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Kathleen R Dickinson
Georgia Department of Education seeking public input on American Rescue Plan (ARP) spending
May 5, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education is seeking public feedback as it develops its plan for funds received through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the third COVID-19 relief bill. This feedback applies specifically to the funds received by GaDOE to address statewide learning loss and other needs, not to the funding allocated to individual school districts.
We ask that all interested Georgians – students, families, educators, and community members – provide feedback via email to ARP_ESSER@doe.k12.ga.us by May 19, 2021. Please consider answering the following questions in your email:
- Please provide your assessment of the top 2-3 issues currently facing students, schools, or subgroups of students (identify subgroups) as a result of, or in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic.
- What strategies, actions, or promising practices has your school, district, or organization observed to be most effective in supporting student needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- How can GaDOE better support students, families, and schools for the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services?
Meghan Frick
Director of Communications
Georgia Department of Education
mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us | 404-416-2286
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Kathleen R Dickinson
Columbus, GA- The Muscogee County School District has set the window for school year 2021-2022 Hardship and Open Seat Transfer requests in accordance with Georgia House Bill 251 (HB 251). Applications will be available online, at 12:00 a.m., May 10-21, 2021. Application submissions will close at 11:59 p.m. May 21, 2021; late submissions will not be considered for selection. Exceptions to the deadline include parents or legal guardians of students who are new to the district. Approvals and/or denials statuses will be sent, by email, to the parent and/or legal guardian by June 30, 2021.
Parents and/or legal guardians should note the following information if preparing to apply for Open Seat Transfers in accordance with HB 251.
- HB 251 allows parents or guardians of students enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school in Georgia to elect to enroll their student in a public school that is located within the school district in which the student resides, other than the one to which the student has been assigned, if such school has permanent classroom space available after its assigned students have been enrolled.
- The parent/guardian shall assume the responsibility and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school.
- If the student receives Special Education services, the school being applied to must already have the Special Education services in place, as required by the student's current Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the transfer request will be denied.
- Students eligible for transfer under the unsafe school choice option will receive first priority for any available seats.
- If the number of requests exceeds the number of spaces available at a school, the requests will be selected via a lottery. There will be no appeals.
- The parent and/or legal guardian will have 14 days from the receipt of approval to confirm enrollment. Failure to confirm enrollment by the deadline will forfeit the transfer approval.
- Any change of school placement which is not the result of a bona fide change of residence, such as transfers under HB 251, may impact a student's eligibility to participate in Georgia High School Association (GHSA) sanctioned varsity activities and events for a period of one calendar year. The parent and/or legal guardian is responsible for investigating and determining the impact on such a transfer.
- There will be no sibling priority with the exception of a student with simultaneous multiple birth (e.g. twins, triplets, etc.) who is selected for a seat. Siblings of that exception will be drawn at the same time during the lottery with the other sibling(s) of that set receiving placement, if a seat is available.
https://apps.muscogee.k12.ga.us/transfers
The Muscogee County School District maintains attendance zones for school assignments. Parents are encouraged to register students at the school of assignment based on the legal residence. For more information related to transfer requests or assignments, parents and guardians should contact the zoned school of assignment or Central Registration at centralregistration@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
The mission of the Muscogee County School District is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. For more information, please contact the Office of Central Registration at 706.748.2219 or centralregistration@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
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April - 2021
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Kathleen R Dickinson
WHAT: Children's Mental WEalth Week: Mental WEalth is for Everyone
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2021- Friday, May 14, 2021
WHERE: Various events will be hosted, please see the attached Flyers for more information.
RESOURCES:
Mindfulness Flyer 2021
Mental WEalth Week 2021
Suggested Activities Mental WEalth Week 2021
QUESTIONS:
Dr. Kenya Gilmore, Director of Prevention and Intervention Practices
Gilmore.Kenya@muscogee.K12.ga.us
Office: 706-748-3339; Cell: 706-566-2347
Dr. Trikella Nelson, Director of Counseling
Nelson.Trikella.l@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Office: 706-748- 2226; Cell: 706-392-2372 -
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Ronald E Pleasant
Due to Spring Break and other events, GaDOE has extended the public feedback survey deadline for the proposed K-12 mathematics standards to May 7, 2021. To view the survey, go to: https://bit.ly/GaDOE-Mathematics-Survey-March-2021. We appreciate your feedback.
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Kathleen R Dickinson
Columbus, GA- In an effort to further increase transparency and provide clarity to its public stakeholders, the Muscogee County School District has updated its data points related to active COVID-19 cases to reflect school-based sites only. The data reflects information made available to the District from individual sources. Information is updated each Friday and accessible on the District’s COVID-19 website.
Muscogee County School District
COVID-19 school-based active cases
Week of April 12-16 2021Category Description # Total enrolled students 31,101 Total in-person students 17,538 In-person student positive cases* 5 In-person student self-quarantine or isolation cases** 147 Total employees 5,175 Total school-based employees 3,646 School-based employee positive cases*** 6 School-based employee self-quarantine or isolation cases**** 14
The data points were updated to further align the District report to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s report, which exclusively reports school-based site information.
*Accounts for in-person students reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
**Accounts for the total in-person students reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
***Accounts for school-based employees reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
****Accounts for the total school-based employees reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
Totals within each data set reflect active cases reported to the District within the specified week of each report with the exception of self-quarantine or isolation cases, which could overlap with the weekly District report due to the 14-day quarantine or isolation period endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All active cases are monitored in coordination with the Department of Public Health to prevent the spread of illness. The District will continue to monitor data regarding COVID-19 within our local community, under the advisement of our public health agencies.
The mission of the Muscogee County School District is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 706.748.2034 or communications@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
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Kathleen R Dickinson
News Release
MCSD Summer Learning Experience 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on our students’ learning and social-emotional well-being this past year. We understand all students have experienced some form of learning loss. In an effort to reimagine our summer learning programming, Muscogee County School District (MCSD) is excited to announce a new MCSD Summer Learning Experience 2021 for all students .This experience is designed to engage students in a variety of literacy, mathematics and enrichment learning activities through an interactive summer camp approach. The District and schools will work with local community partners to provide enrichment activities that support student interests in the areas of science, fine arts and sports.
Registration for the MCSD Summer Learning Experience 2021 will begin Tuesday, April 13th and end Friday, May 7th.Please see the link below:
Registration Link
Registration Link (Spanish Version)
Elementary School Sites - Schools in bold are Host Sites
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten – 8th Grade
High School 9th – 12th Grade
Dates: June 1st – July 19th
Dates: June 1st – July 9th
Dates: June 1st – July 9th
Times: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Times: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Times: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
East
Central
West
Midland (Mathews)
Blanchard (Eagle Ridge/ Britt David)
Double Churches (North Col.)
Dawson (St. Mary’s Rd)
Gentian (Clubview)
River Road (Allen)
Lonnie Jackson (Dimon)
Rigdon Rd (Brewer)
Fox
Reese Rd (Forrest Rd/Waddell)
South Columbus (Key)
Downtown (J.D. Davis)
Wesley Heights
Dorothy Height
Wynnton (Hannan /Johnson)
Georgetown
Martin Luther King
Middle School Sites - Schools in bold are Host Sites
East
Central
West
Midland Middle (Aaron Cohn/Blackmon Rd)
Eddy Middle
Arnold (Richards)
Rothschild
Baker Middle
Double Churches (Veterans)
East Columbus Magnet
Fort Middle
All High Schools will host their own Summer Learning Program
Note: Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Summer Transportation Requests: Submission window of April 13th - May 7th, 2021.
Please select the following when submitting the request:
1 Select the current school year (SY 2020-2021)
2. Select “Summer School”
3. Provide a valid email address
Click to Submit Transportation Request
Bus information will be available May 24-26. Please contact the student’s assigned school for bus passes or check the MCSD website under “Bus Stop” for route information.
Questions: Transportation Department at 706-748-2876 or email: _RoutingDepartment@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
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March - 2021
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Mercedes Parham
Columbus, GA- In an effort to further increase transparency and provide clarity to its public stakeholders, the Muscogee County School District has updated its data points related to active COVID-19 cases to reflect school-based sites only. The data reflects information made available to the District from individual sources. Information is updated each Friday and accessible on the District’s COVID-19 website.
Muscogee County School District
COVID-19 school-based active cases
Week of March 15-19, 2021
Category Description
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Total enrolled students
31,799
Total in-person students
17,844
In-person student positive cases*
8
In-person student self-quarantine or isolation cases**
320
Total employees
5,175
Total school-based employees
4,182
School-based employee positive cases***
8
School-based employee self-quarantine or isolation cases****
44
The data points were updated to further align the District report to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s report, which exclusively reports school-based site information.
*Accounts for in-person students reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
**Accounts for the total in-person students reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
***Accounts for school-based employees reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
****Accounts for the total school-based employees reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
Totals within each data set reflect active cases reported to the District within the specified week of each report with the exception of self-quarantine or isolation cases, which could overlap with the weekly District report due to the 14-day quarantine or isolation period endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All active cases are monitored in coordination with the Department of Public Health to prevent the spread of illness. The District will continue to monitor data regarding COVID-19 within our local community, under the advisement of our public health agencies.
The mission of the Muscogee County School District is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 706.748.2034 or communications@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
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Mercedes Parham
Early Release Schedule
We will release all students 2.5 hours ahead of their regular schedule Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
Dismissal times:
- Elementary: 12:00 noon
- High: 12:55 p.m.
- Middle: 1:20 p.m.
School Year 2020-2021 Calendar Revised
Early Release Presentation
3rd nine weeks report cards
We will not print/distribute hard copy report cards District-wide.
- Each student's second nine weeks report card will be available through the Parent Portal March 18, 2021.
- How to access report cards (see the detailed guide ):
- Log into Parent Portal.
- If you have more than one student in your account, select a student using the drop-down list.
- Click the “Documents” link in the menu.
- Select "20-21" under the "School Year" drop-down list.
- Select "Report Card."
- IMPORTANT: If you experience difficulty accessing your student's report card, contact your student's assigned school for assistance.
- February 17, 2021: Online magnet applications open.
- March 22, 2021, 5:00 p.m.: Online magnet applications close.
- April 10, 2021: The last day to complete entrance exams and auditions
- April 16, 2021: Magnet decisions emailed
- April 28, 2021, 11:59 p.m.: Offer decisions deadline (offers will be rescinded after this time)
2021-2022 Elementary Magnet Applications
Open now-March 22, 2021; 5:00 p.m.
Important dates- February 17, 2021: Online magnet applications open.
- March 22, 2021, 5:00 p.m.: Online magnet applications close.
- April 10, 2021: The last day to complete entrance exams and auditions
- April 16, 2021: Magnet decisions emailed
- April 28, 2021, 11:59 p.m.: Offer decisions deadline (offers will be rescinded after this time)
Safety reminders for in-person students:
- Wear face masks or coverings at all District sites.
- Consider participating in the student daily health assessment.
- Stay home if you/your student(s) are displaying any signs or symptoms of illness.
- If your student tests positive for COVID-19, do not send him/her to school until the following criteria is met:
- At least 10 days have passed since the student first displayed symptoms AND
- The student has had no fever without fever reducing medicines (e.g. Tylenol, Advil, etc.) for 48 hours AND
- The student is no longer displaying symptoms
- If someone in your household has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or your child is exposed to someone who has COVID-19, do not send him/her to school until 14 days after their last exposure to the person with COVID-19 (note: The CDC defines exposure as being within six feet for a total of 15 minutes or more with someone who has COVID-19).
- Observe District social distancing guidelines upon entry.
- Avoid direct contact with District staff and other guests.
- Wash or sanitize hands before entering the building, before meals, after bathroom breaks, after sneezing/coughing, and frequently throughout the instructional day.
- Avoid sharing personal items such as pens, pencils, devices, etc. to prevent cross-contamination.
Links and resources:
- Board Presentation: Re-opening Plan Updates (August 10, 2020)
- Daily Health Assessment survey
- Early Release Presentation
- Magnet Application (Secondary)
- Online Registration
- Parent Tech Academy (technology support)
- Program for Exceptional Students Re-opening Plan
- Re-opening Plan (at-a-glance)
- Re-opening Plan (detailed)
- School Nutrition
- School Year 2020-2021 Calendar Revised
- Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
View the latest updates related to the District's COVID-19 plans
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Mercedes Parham
Columbus, GA- In an effort to further increase transparency and provide clarity to its public stakeholders, the Muscogee County School District has updated its data points related to active COVID-19 cases to reflect school-based sites only. The data reflects information made available to the District from individual sources. Information is updated each Friday and accessible on the District’s COVID-19 website.
Muscogee County School District
COVID-19 school-based active cases
Week of March 8-12, 2021
Category Description
#
Total enrolled students
31,422
Total in-person students
17,440
In-person student positive cases*
12
In-person student self-quarantine or isolation cases**
304
Total employees
5,175
Total school-based employees
3,620
School-based employee positive cases***
8
School-based employee self-quarantine or isolation cases****
35
The data points were updated to further align the District report to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s report, which exclusively reports school-based site information.
*Accounts for in-person students reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
**Accounts for the total in-person students reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
***Accounts for school-based employees reported with active COVID-19 positive cases during the specified week
****Accounts for the total school-based employees reported with self-quarantine/isolation cases, considering quarantine periods of 14 days which could overlap with District reporting weeks
Totals within each data set reflect active cases reported to the District within the specified week of each report with the exception of self-quarantine or isolation cases, which could overlap with the weekly District report due to the 14-day quarantine or isolation period endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All active cases are monitored in coordination with the Department of Public Health to prevent the spread of illness. The District will continue to monitor data regarding COVID-19 within our local community, under the advisement of our public health agencies.
The mission of the Muscogee County School District is to inspire and equip all students to achieve unlimited potential. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 706.748.2034 or communications@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
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