Message below from Superintendent Doug Howell:
The 7A State Championship Football Game has been moved from Saturday, December 8th to Wednesday, December 12th at 8:00 p.m. This move was directed by the Georgia High School Association when it became apparent that the Atlanta United Soccer team had earned the right to host a championship soccer game on December 8th at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
There are many logistical, transportation, and personnel issues involved with playing the championship game on Wednesday, December 12th. The logistical issues involve transporting the team, coaches, band, and cheerleaders safely to Atlanta on a week day when traffic is already maxed out because of it being a work day, rush hour, etc. The transportation issues revolve around taking twelve buses and drivers to Atlanta on a school day (Wednesday) and not returning until early in the morning on Thursday. Drivers would not be able to drive a school route on Thursday morning. Personnel issues involve many school employees wanting to take a personal day and go to the game. There are not enough teacher substitutes to cover regular expected absences and for those teachers/employees who would choose to go the game.
This is a situation that the teams involved did not create. We will do what is best for our students, employees, and parents. The team, coaches, band, and cheerleaders will most definitely go to Atlanta on December 12th and compete for a State Championship in 7A Football. The Packer Football team deserves the support of the many fans who can make the trip and the fans who will watch on TV. The team and coaches have worked extremely long and hard and deserve to be supported. School system parents and employees who have children/students involved in the game should have the opportunity to support them at the game.
Therefore, I have made the decision to close the Colquitt County School System on Wednesday, December 12th and Thursday, December 13th. This decision was based on allowing our employees the opportunity to go support their children/students and the fact that we do not have enough bus drivers to safely cover all routes if we tried to stay open.
Go Packers!!
Bring the Championship Home!!
Doug Howell
Superintendent
The 7A State Championship Football Game has been moved from Saturday, December 8th to Wednesday, December 12th at 8:00 p.m. This move was directed by the Georgia High School Association when it became apparent that the Atlanta United Soccer team had earned the right to host a championship soccer game on December 8th at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
There are many logistical, transportation, and personnel issues involved with playing the championship game on Wednesday, December 12th. The logistical issues involve transporting the team, coaches, band, and cheerleaders safely to Atlanta on a week day when traffic is already maxed out because of it being a work day, rush hour, etc. The transportation issues revolve around taking twelve buses and drivers to Atlanta on a school day (Wednesday) and not returning until early in the morning on Thursday. Drivers would not be able to drive a school route on Thursday morning. Personnel issues involve many school employees wanting to take a personal day and go to the game. There are not enough teacher substitutes to cover regular expected absences and for those teachers/employees who would choose to go the game.
This is a situation that the teams involved did not create. We will do what is best for our students, employees, and parents. The team, coaches, band, and cheerleaders will most definitely go to Atlanta on December 12th and compete for a State Championship in 7A Football. The Packer Football team deserves the support of the many fans who can make the trip and the fans who will watch on TV. The team and coaches have worked extremely long and hard and deserve to be supported. School system parents and employees who have children/students involved in the game should have the opportunity to support them at the game.
Therefore, I have made the decision to close the Colquitt County School System on Wednesday, December 12th and Thursday, December 13th. This decision was based on allowing our employees the opportunity to go support their children/students and the fact that we do not have enough bus drivers to safely cover all routes if we tried to stay open.
Go Packers!!
Bring the Championship Home!!
Doug Howell
Superintendent
