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Cherokee County schools adjust to COVID-19 extension

The Cherokee County School District will extend Digital Learning Days and its to-go meal program for students in response to the governor’s extension to April 24 of the statewide schools shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. AJC FILE
The Cherokee County School District will extend Digital Learning Days and its to-go meal program for students in response to the governor’s extension to April 24 of the statewide schools shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
March 30, 2020

Responding to Gov. Brian Kemp's directive that Georgia schools remain closed through April 24 to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Cherokee County School District announced all special events, extra-curricular activities, and community leases of district facilities have been canceled through that date.

Digital Learning Days, with students and teachers communicating over the internet, will continue through April 3; pause for spring break, April 6-10; and resume April 13-24, the district said.

“Also during this extended closure, CCSD will continue providing technology, Canvas and other learning support, as well as the #CCSDserves to-go meal program,” the district said.

“Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower again expressed how much he appreciates the dedication of our students, parents and employees during this challenging time: We are here to support you — we are all in this together.”

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