Habersham schools COVID numbers drop significantly

COVID-19 cases in Habersham County Schools are tapering off after cases spiked again following their winter break. This week, cases are down 43 percent from last week, and 64 percent from their return from winter break.

There are currently reports of 24 active student COVID-19 cases in the school system, and 13 staff cases.

System Data Week Ending 1/28/22  
Active Student COVID-19 Cases   24
Active School Staff COVID-19 Cases   10
Active Non-School Staff COVID-19 Cases   3
Elementary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
Baldwin 1 2
Clarkesville 1 0
Cornelia 1 1
Demorest 1 3
Fairview 3 1
Hazel Grove 1 0
Level Grove 0 1
Woodville 0 1
Secondary Active Student Cases Active Staff Cases
North Habersham 8 0
South Habersham 0 0
Wilbanks 1 0
Ninth Grade Academy 2 0
Success Academy 0 0
Habersham Central 5 1

Data provided by Director of Nursing and Health Services Crystal Holcomb

Currently, the Habersham County Success Accademy and South Habersham Middle School do not have any student or staff cases.

Level Grove Elementary and Woodville Elementary do not have any reported student cases, and Clarkesville Elementary, Hazel Grove Elementary, and all of Habersham’s secondary education schools (with the exception of Habersham Central High School) are free of reported staff cases.

The Habersham County School System continues to offer virtual learning opportunities for students and vaccination opportunities for interested faculty and staff.

Those who would like to obtain weekly COVID-19 updates must contact Director of Nursing and Health Services Crystal Holcomb at [email protected] or speak with their child’s school principal.