Note: Information is current as of the date it is listed under.  Information regarding COVID-19 is continually developing.  Information posted on this site is updated as soon as it is made available, but may not be consistent with content posted on earlier dates. 

July 6, 2020

NCHD COVID-19 Operational Summary - July 6, 2020

July 2, 2020

NCHD Epidemiology Brief Update - July 2, 2020

July 1, 2020

GHSA Coronavirus Update for July 6, 2020

June 29, 2020

Governor Kemp Extends COVID-19 Executive Orders

DPH North Central Health District COVID-19 Operational Summary - June 29, 2020

June 25, 2020

Back to School Update from Superintendent Gibson

JCSS Cleaning and Disinfecting Quick Guide - Updated July 6, 2020

June 17, 2020

Georgia's Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools

May 25, 2020

Chromebook Returns (By Appointment Only)
Schedule Your Appointment Now

Tuesday, May 26 Chromebook return at JCHS Lunchroom

Wednesday, May 27 Chromebook return at DFES Lunchroom

Thursday, May 28 Chromebook return at CRMS Gym  

Things to Remember:

¨ You must have an appointment. 

¨ Charge the devices before returning. 

¨ Arrive a few minutes early, but stay in your vehicle until your appointment time. 

¨ Take your device to the designated location at your appointment time. 

¨ Listen for instructions and follow guidelines for social distancing.

May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

May 6, 2020

Click here to read a letter from Superintendent Gibson

May 4, 2020

May 1, 2020

Students are encouraged to turn in completed assignments as soon as possible.  The deadlines for turning in work are May 8 for 12th graders, and May 15 for students in all other grades.

April 23, 2020

Today's Learning Packet Delivery - Packets will be mailed

Due to the weather, learning packets that were scheduled to be delivered today by bus will be mailed instead.   Packets should arrive in the mail tomorrow or Saturday.  If your children need learning packets, please call your child's school(s) and leave a message.

Click the images below for videos of CDC COVID-19 Prevention Tips:

April 20, 2020

Parents, Students, and Teachers: Click here to view a tutorial of Office 365.  This 13-minute video is a great overview of what students can see and do from within their Office 365 accounts.  

April 16, 2020

Letter of Updates to Staff, Students, and Families 

April 15, 2020

CDC Recommendations on Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

April 13, 2020

Letter to Parents and Students regarding grading of assignments.

April 13, 2020

April 10, 2020

Beginning Monday, April 13, 2020, teachers will begin assigning new work for students.  Assignments will be accessible through Microsoft Teams, SeeSaw, or other online management systems that students have been using in their classes this year.  

For families without Internet access, PreK through 12th grade assignment packets can be picked up Monday, April 13 or Tuesday, April 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gray Elementary School or Clifton Ridge Middle School.  Be sure to bring a list of each student's classes and teachers to help you identify which packets are needed. Each packet includes assignments for April 13-May 1.  

Completed assignments may be turned in at GES or CRMS.  Clearly label student work with the student's NAME, SCHOOL, TEACHER, and GRADE.  Student work will be sanitized and distributed to teachers for grading during the week of May 18. 

https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/hand/handwashing.html

April 6, 2020

We will observe Spring Break April 6-10.  Meals will not be distributed during this time, but will begin again on Tuesday, April 14, if permissible. 

COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself and Others

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

April 1, 2020

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced an Executive Order on April 1, 2020 that all public schools in Georgia are closed for in-person instruction for the remainder of the school year. 

Jones County Public Schools has been in close contact with our local and state health partners. The school district has a plan, which is being reviewed to support the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. In the event of cases in our community, we would follow our public health partners’ lead on  health/disease control measures as necessary. Our focus continues to be ensuring the safety of all students and staff, and continuing education with minimal disruption.  

This is a rapidly evolving situation, please refer to the Department of Public Health and the CDC for updates. 

Helping Families Stay Healthy: 
As always we recommend that people stay home when sick, cover coughs and sneezes, and practice good handwashing hygiene. These recommendations are especially important during cold and flu season. Below are everyday actions you and your family can take to stay healthy. 

• Sneeze and cough into your elbow or cover with a tissue. In other words, keep germs off your hands. Put used tissues in a wastebasket and then wash your hands.  

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not available. 

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread that way. 

• Don’t share personal items, including toothbrushes, towels, cups/glasses, utensils, etc.  

• Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched, using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe following the instructions on the label. 

• Try to avoid close contact with sick people. 

• If your children get sick, please keep them home from school and limit contact with others. If your child is ill and has recently traveled to an area affected by COVID-19, or has been around someone who has been infected with COVID-19, contact your child’s healthcare provider immediately. 

• In consistency with Jones County Schools Healthcare Protocol, students with fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.  

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students and staff healthy and safe.
 

• Click here for information on the Chlorinated Sanitizing & Disinfecting Tablets