October 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Due to high numbers of positive COVID cases and quarantines among staff, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps has announced that the DeKalb County School District will transition to virtual learning for all students beginning Wednesday, October 28.
“The anticipated date of return is November 11, however we will continue to monitor the numbers and will make adjustments as necessary. Our expectation is that all students will continue their education virtually through Google classroom,” said Director Cripps.
The following locations can be utilized for hotspots to download assignments if needed:
*DeKalb Middle School Parking Lot
*Northside Elementary School Parking Lot
*DeKalb West School Parking Lot
*DTC Office Smithville location (beside Walmart) 200 Walmart Drive
*DTC Office location in Alexandria at 111 High Street
*Community Center locations: Belk, Blue Springs, Temperance Hall, Keltonburg, and Midway.
“All schools will be thoroughly cleaned during this time. A meal schedule will also be provided and details about pickup locations will be provided in a later announcement,” said Director Cripps