Taylor County High School

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Today, we were informed that a Middle School student and an Upper Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Today, we were informed that a high school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Over the weekend, we were informed that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

The Georgia Department of Public Health (West Central Health District) will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 years of age and older. The vaccination event will be held at the Taylor County High School Cafeteria on August 14, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration information is provided in the link below. https://5il.co/wqji

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. This information is based on people who were present in our school buildings beginning August 2, 2021. There were ongoing cases that occurred prior to opening schools. Of course, this is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/wpyd Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/wpy9 Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Yesterday, we were informed that an Upper Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

July 30, 2021 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, As we approach the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, I would like to thank each of you for your support and patience throughout the last school year. We are planning to return to a more traditional school environment. However, we will be prepared to respond to any new developments that occur. We will continue to consider the guidance from the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control, Georgia High School Association, Governor’s Office, Taylor County Health Department and local health officials in the event of any health concerns that arise related to COVID-19. The Taylor County School District plans to only utilize in-person instruction for your children during the 2021-2022 school year. We will continue to follow some of the health and safety procedures and strategies that were in place last year, and we have plans to make improvements to HVAC systems and water fountains to provide a healthier environment. Additionally, we are enhancing our intervention programs to address academic needs that have been exacerbated as a result of COVID-19. Click on the link below for a detailed explanation of the 2021-2022 school year health and safety procedures and strategies and new initiatives. https://5il.co/wcx8 Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Information for Parent Pickup of Students: Primary School – We will continue to allow cars to line up in two lanes up to a certain marked point. These two lanes will become a single lane as stops are made to pick up students. Upper Elementary School – Cars will line up in a single lane up to a certain marked point. At dismissal, cars will be allowed to pull forward while remaining in the single lane as stops are made to pick up students. Middle School/High School – The parent pick-up area by the Board of Education office will be for sixth grade and seventh grade students. Eighth grade – twelfth grade students will be picked up at the Auditorium parking area. If you are picking up students from multiple grade levels at the middle/high school campus, please park in the area of the student in the lowest grade level. You will pick up all of your students in that one area.

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, There will be a Zoom meeting held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss our reopening school guidelines for the 2021-2022 school year. We will also provide information about new initiatives that we plan to implement utilizing federal funds available through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III). The link to the zoom meeting is below. Join the Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91940420096?pwd=RDZYS0RJcEdQdEdXekg5M1dkRlJMZz09 Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Seniors interested in Work Based Learning for this school year, please fill out this survey. Also, please meet with Mrs. Kim Yevak, Work Based Learning Instructor at 6 p.m. July 29 during "Meet Your Teacher" at the High School Media Center. Please click the link below for the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YS_sKx1wSM7znGzQTP7ZW1Q_5agXgmjCOD3EAWdtRew/edit?usp=sharing

2022 Seniors: Appointments for senior pictures at Lifetouch Studio in Columbus, GA can be made on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday’s during the month of July (706-568-1882). Here is the online reservation if you would rather use this for your appointment—https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1710sg46/. If those dates fill up, the studio will open up other dates. If you have any trouble making an appointment please email me on my school email—reeves.margaret@taylorboe.org

Youth Leadership Interviews will be held at the Central Office for interested Rising Juniors (Class of 2023). Please contact Shonda Blair or LaTonja Turner for the applications and to schedule an appointment. Two flexible opportunities will be provided: July 23, 2021 10:00 AM-3:00 PM August 5, 2021 (during students connections/lunch break) 10:30AM-12:30PM and 1:30PM-3:30 PM Contact information. Mrs. Shonda Blair 478-862-9622 Mrs. LaTonja Turner 478-862-5224

Attention, All rising 8th, 9th, & 10th graders: JROTC is still seeking a few good cadets to help take our program to the next level. If you got what it takes, I will be excited to serve you this coming school year. If you did not get an opportunity to join, you can still do so by contacting me directly via email. If you dropped out of JROTC and would like to reconsider or you have developed an interest, you may also contact me. We look forward to hopefully having a normal school year and getting our program back on track. bush.csm@taylorboe.org.

What Is JROTC, And Should You Join It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-jmBlz6OAw

Parents, When checking your child's grades (9th-11th) on Inf. Campus, please be aware that the 4th 9-weeks grades are not being reflected in the Semester 2 and Yearly averages; therefore, the Semester averages and yearly averages are NOT accurate. This issue should be corrected by Friday AM.

Click the following link to view the Underclassmen Honors Day Program PowerPoint. https://5il.co/t335 Congratulations, students!

Taylor County High School - Class of 2021 Graduation Commencement Ceremony can be viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/teZulE64yjo

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/t1ch Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/jmuf Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

TCHS Honor's Program Live Stream Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LoOTUaeias

Youth Leadership School Year 21-22 A collaboration for young leaders sponsored by Flint Energies, Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, and the Taylor County Board of Education Interested school year 21-22 juniors can apply to be a part of this collaboration. For more information please contact Mrs. Shonda Blair tcdev@pstel.net or Mrs. LaTonja Turner turner,latonja@taylorboe.org