The COVID-19 numbers in Habersham’s schools have remained relatively stable this week, with the school system’s total number of COVID-19 cases increasing by two.
Last week, the system reported 36 student cases, 12 staff cases and no “non-school staff” cases. This week, the student case numbers have remained the same and staff cases have increased by one staff member. The non-school staff cases have increased to one.
While most schools saw a decrease in student COVID-19 cases, Habersham Central’s confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped from 5 student cases to 14 student cases this week.
Hazel Grove Elementary School, Wilbanks Middle School and the Habersham Success Academy currently do not have any reported COVID-19 cases.
| System Data Week Ending 9/17/21 | ||
| Active Student COVID-19 Cases | 36 | |
| Active School Staff COVID-19 Cases | 13 | |
| Active Non-School Staff COVID-19 Cases | 1 | |
| Elementary | Active Student Cases | Active Staff Cases |
| Baldwin | 1 | 4 |
| Clarkesville | 1 | 1 |
| Cornelia | 1 | 2 |
| Demorest | 2 | 2 |
| Fairview | 5 | 1 |
| Hazel Grove | 0 | 0 |
| Level Grove | 3 | 0 |
| Woodville | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | Active Student Cases | Active Staff Cases |
| North Habersham | 2 | 2 |
| South Habersham | 3 | 0 |
| Wilbanks | 0 | 0 |
| Ninth Grade Academy | 3 | 0 |
| Success Academy | 0 | 0 |
| Habersham Central | 14 | 1 |
According to Habersham County Schools Director of Nursing and Health Services, Crystal Holcomb, there are 53 students in quarantine for COVID-19 exposure.
Those who would like to obtain weekly COVID-19 updates must contact Director of Nursing and Health Services Crystal Holcomb at cbholcomb@habershamschools.com or speak with their child’s school principal.
This article has been updated.
