WINDER, Ga. — Students at Apalachee High School are set to return to the classroom next week.
The high school released its full plan for students and staff as they attempt to ease into the school year once again following a tragic shooting that left the community shaken.
The school also announced that J Hall, where the shooting took place, will be closed for the rest of the school year. All social studies classes that were in the hall will be moved to a nearby Barrow County school building on Star Street. Students will be bussed to and from building for those classes. This solution will be in place until January 2025, when new classroom pods arrive to the school.
Apalachee High School's return to school plan
- Sept. 23: Apalachee High School is offering an open house at both the high school and the Star Street building to welcome families back to the school. Full details will be shared on its website on Tuesday.
- Sept. 24-Oct. 4: Students will go back to school for half-days to help them ease back into a normal routine. School days will start at 8:15 a.m. with shortened periods, and dismissal will be at 12:40 p.m. School bus transportation will be provided every day.
- Oct. 7-Oct. 11: Fall break
- Oct. 14: Students and staff will return to a full-time class schedule.
The school also announced they will have an increase in law enforcement, counselors, therapy dogs and other resources during this time.
School officials also said there are resources available for anyone who may need them:
- On-campus mental health support
- Spaces for relocated classes
- Scheduling, transportation, curriculum, and allocation of classroom materials