News Release November 2, 2020
The Monroe County School District continues to take the health and safety of its children and staff as its highest priority. School officials continue to work daily with public health officials to ensure everyone's well-being.

On Monday, November 2, 2020, school officials learned that a student at Monroe County Middle School has been diagnosed with Covid-19.  The student was at school late last week. Following pre-established protocols, school officials have worked with the Department of Public Health (DPH) to notify the parents of those students who were in close contact with the affected student.

Under DPH guidelines, close contact includes being within six feet of the person with Covid-19 for 15 minutes or more.  As a precaution, parents of affected students have been asked to quarantine their children at home for a specified period of time. Appropriate information from public health is being provided to the parents as guidance.

As a reminder, the school system urges the following actions to combat the spread of Covid and all other illnesses:
  • Wear masks when at school, on the school bus, or in public areas.
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. 
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. 
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands. 
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
""Just like other school districts across Georgia, we continue to closely follow the guidance of our local and regional public health officials as we navigate these situations," said Dr. Mike Hickman, Superintendent of Schools. "Our first and primary goal is and always will be to maintain the safety and health of our students and our staff, along with their families."

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25 Brooklyn Avenue, P.O. Box 1308  | Forsyth, GA 31029 | Phone 478.994.2031  | Fax 478.994.3364 | www.monroe.k12.ga.us
Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX  Dr. Mike Hickman 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Jackson Daniel 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2020. 
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