Kemp closes schools: Clarke Co School Supt reacts

There were two big announcements from Governor Brian Kemp Wednesday: he's closing all public schools for the rest of the school year, and he is issuing a statewide shelter in place order. Both measures are aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus in Georgia. 

From the Clarke Co School District…

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Gov. Brian Kemp announced during a press conference that K-12 public schools will close for in-person classes for the rest of the school year.

"I want to stress that online learning will continue," Kemp said at a press conference. "I want to thank all of the educators and superintendents that have stayed in touch with us through this process to make the best of a tough situation. We will continue to work with them on the path forward."

Message from Dr. Xernona Thomas, Interim Superintendent

I recognize how challenging the past weeks have been – the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing all of us to make adjustments every day. We are working on how to address the many issues we face due to Governor Kemp’s mandate to close school through the end of the year. Please be patient as we receive new updates and guidance from the Georgia Department of Education and local, state, and national agencies.