The DeKalb Fall Fest Canceled

October 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb Fair Association President Matt Boss has announced that due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in DeKalb County and across the State of Tennessee, the DeKalb Fall Fest set for October 31st is canceled. “It’s in the best interest of the community to not put everyone at risk,” said Boss. There is no makeup date

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 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

October 27, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Health Department will be conducting drive thru flu clinics at the schools starting next week.

Each clinic will be 4pm – 6pm. These clinics will be for students of that school and their families.

The schedule will be as follows:

Monday, November 2 – NES

Tuesday, November 3 – DMS & DCHS

Thursday, November 5 – DWS

Friday, November 6 – SES

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