Columbus, GA- In an effort to provide transparency to its public stakeholders, the Muscogee County School District has released data related to active COVID-19 cases. Data reflects information made available to the District from individual sources. Information will be updated each Monday and accessible on the District’s COVID-19 website.

We need your help with the 2020 Census count!

Columbus still remains below the state and national response rates. 80,000 uncounted households equals approximately $120 million each year for the next 10 years in lost funding for city. That could negatively affect our funding for:

• Title I schools
• After-school programs
• School breakfast and lunch programs
• Pre-K/early learning centers
• Special education
• Professional development for our employees

Can we count on you? Complete the Census HERE before September 30, 2020.

Safety expectations for in-person students:

• Stay home if you/your student(s) are…

Complete the Census: https://my2020census.gov/

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REMINDER: Phase two of the choice model re-opening phase-in plan starts Monday, September 21, 2020.

All students in grades Pre-K-12 will proceed with the choice model based on their declarations for in-person or virtual instruction. Students without a declaration on record will be marked for in-person instruction.
What to expect/remember for in-person return:

• Arrival: Each school will conduct temperature checks and review students for any signs/symptoms of illness. Please arrive early to ensure safety checks…

Are you willing to lose $120 million? Columbus, Georgia is currently below the national and state averages for the U.S. Census 2020 response rates. More than 80,000 households have not reported so far.Based on the Census counts, each household is allocated $1,500 each year in funding to support critical infrastructure from healthcare to education.

We could lose $120 million in funding each year for the next ten years.
How you can help: complete the Census for your household at mycensus2020.gov.

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Why does it matter for schools?

We receive federal funding for our students and communities based on…

Columbus, GA- As a safety precaution, The Muscogee County School District will be physically closed September 17, 2020, based upon the recent weather advisories predicting inclement weather and potential damage associated with Hurricane Sally.

The District will proceed with virtual instruction for all students. Parents should prepare each student to report online for instruction at his/her regularly scheduled time. If any households experience circumstances that cause student absence due to the weather patterns (e.g. power outages, flooding, etc.), we encourage parents to notify each student…