CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Public School is moving even more students to virtual learning as the COVID-19 climb in south metro Atlanta.
Starting Thursday Aug 26, Kemp Primary, Kemp Elementary, River’s Edge Elementary, Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy, Hawthorne Elementary, Eddie White Middle Academy, Lovejoy High School, and Elite Scholars Academy will move to virtual learning through Friday Sept. 10.
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Earlier this week, Smith Elementary School and Rex Middle School in the city of Rex were moved to virtual until Tuesday Sept. 7. Kendrick Middle School is also virtual until Mon. Aug 30.
There have been 18 total schools that moved to virtual at one point this school year:
| School | Effective Date | Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| North Clayton High School | August 2, 2021 | August 9, 2021 |
| Pointe South Middle School | August 2, 2021 | August 9, 2021 |
| Kemp Primary School | August 11, 2021 | August 16, 2021 |
| Church Street Elementary | August 12, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Kendrick Middle School | August 16, 2021 | August 30, 2021 |
| Kay R. Pace School of the Arts | August 19, 2021 | September 2, 2021 |
| Rex Mill Middle School | August 23, 2021 | September 7, 2021 |
| Smith Elementary School | August 23, 2021 | September 7, 2021 |
| Forest Park Middle School | August 25, 2021 | September 8, 2021 |
| Kemp Primary School | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| Kemp Elementary School | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| River’s Edge Elementary School | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| Eddie White Middle Academy | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| Lovejoy High School | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| M.D. Roberts Middle School | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| Elite Scholars Academy | August 26, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
According to the case tracker on the state Department of Health website, the county has roughly 709 cases per 100,000 residents as of Aug. 25, a number that has doubled in two weeks.
The district reported 21 staff members and 266 students who are COVID-19 positive the week of Aug 20.
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) announces as a precaution, the staff and students of the several schools will pivot to a virtual learning environment effective Thursday, August 26, 2021, through Thursday, September 9, 2021, due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases. pic.twitter.com/CO79SE75dt
— Clayton County Public Schools (@CCPSNews) August 25, 2021
Breakfast and lunch meals will still be available for students but that parents should contact their child’s respective school for specifics on pickup times.
The school district is reminding parents they’ll continue to make decisions on in person or virtual learning based on data provided by health officials in each of their communities.
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