covid-19

The negative impact of COVID-19 on students’ mental health and social interactions is especially apparent now that CCHS students have returned to higher academic standards for a semester of traditional in-person learning

Because the COVID-19 vaccine is a crucial element to moving past the pandemic, the CCSD community must work together to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

Many students at CCHS are not complying with the COVID-19 guidelines set forth by CCSD, putting themselves and others at risk.

CCHS began offering Epidemiology, a class about the science of disease and transmission, for the 2021-22 school year, allowing students to apply what they have learned to the pandemic.

Sports staffer Janie Ripps reflects on her first months of high school and academic experiences during a pandemic.

CCHS freshman Riley Ramsey shares her experience transitioning from public school to homeschool and back again in 2021.

To combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS varsity cheerleading team has taken initiatives to increase school spirit and team building.

Healthcare workers have done their best to protect the public from COVID-19. Now we need to do the same for them.

Viewpoints Staffer Eleanor Robinson speaks about her experience in freshman year during the pandemic, and how she grew from it.

Healthcare professionals provided information about the COVID-19 vaccine to CCHS students on Oct. 12 in an information session prior to an on-campus Oct. 21 student vaccination drive.

Members of the Clarke Central High School community service club volunteer at the Milledge…

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is striving for team bonding and success throughout the 2021-22 season.

Clarke Central High School’s JROTC program canceled their annual 9/11 ceremony due to the switch to virtual learning.

Due to the pandemic, many mental health experts expect depression and anxiety rates in teens to rise. Now is the time to make structural changes in the U.S. government that will improve access to care.

After over a year of adverse effects on education due to the pandemic, the academic success of K-12 students should be at the forefront of concern for American schools.

Journalism I Facilitator and graduating senior Owen Donnelly congratulates the class of 2021 on their accomplishments.

A unique school year has called for a change in the CCHS yearbook staff’s process of making the annual Gladius yearbook.

On Saturday, pre-registered CCHS students who are 16-18 years old and their parents received free COVID-19 vaccines in the Competition Gym.

The CCHS band program will return to five days a week of in-person instruction for the majority of its students.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial crisis for many local Athens business owners, but many are finding ways to solve problems and keep their storefronts open.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted co-owners of The Plate Sale, Michael and Shyretha Sheats, to commit to their once casual pop-up restaurant full-time.

Clarke Central High School seniors and twins Amanda and Elise stand in a flower…

Ideal Bagel Company is a local Athens business that has had to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After their 2020 season was shut down due to COVID-19, the CCHS varsity baseball team is hopeful for the future as they start off the 2021 season with two wins against Oglethorpe County High School.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCHS counseling department continues to help students who are struggling with mental health.

The CCHS Drill Team began their 2021 competitive season on Feb. 13 in the JROTC parking lot. Their season consists of five competitions including the Georgia State Drill Competition on March 30.

The CCSD announced their plan to return to in-person learning on Feb. 4 at a CCSD Board of Education work session.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face off against East Hall High School on Feb. 2 to kick off their 2021 season.

Contact tracing has become a significant method for tracking COVID-19 cases at CCHS.

Stephanie Flores talks about her new position as a Neighborhood Leader and how she supports the Athens community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viewpoints Editor Maya Cornish talks with Clarke Central High School counselor Darline Coleman about her experience as a counselor and how the CCHS counseling department has adapted to the new needs of students due to COVID-19.

The CCSD will continue to provide online-only instruction for all schools for an undetermined period.

CCHS students will take EOC tests in person and final exams online after Winter Break.

CCHS teachers and students have found the lack of face-to-face interaction in an online environment both challenging and promising.

The CCHS cheerleading team is working to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to make the football games feel how they used to be.

CCHS freshman counselor Adam Lowe is trying to make sure that freshmen know about the availability of his counseling services.

Though they are not participating in marching competitions for the 2020-21 season, the CCHS marching band has been rehearsing and playing at CCHS football games.

Fowler Drive Elementary School returns to virtual learning after a week of in-person instruction from Nov. 9 to Nov 13.

ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell sits down with Clarke Central High School wide receiver Jairus “Nono” Mack to talk CCHS football, the pandemic, and a run for the state title.

The Clarke Central High School Freshman Academy team is attempting to build a sense of community for the freshmen class during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election coming up on Nov. 3, the ODYSSEY Media Group recounts the last four years in U.S politics.

In a Clarke County School District press release, all schools will be on a digital platform for the 2020-21 school year.

Clarke County School District Chief Administrative Officer Brannon Gaskins gives insight into the school district’s current reopening plan in the midst of COVID-19.

Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price discusses how in the midst of current events, she finds relief through the arts.

Managing Editor Naomi Hendershot reflects on the pandemic the United States is facing and how it should be a wake-up call to the U.S. government to recognize its poor leadership in defending the country against the COVID-19.

As schools across the United States close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some are having to switch to digital learning, which has posed problems for students.

Social Media Coordinator Luna Reichert shares a day of her life in self-isolation during the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic.

A laptop with Google Classroom and Campus Portal tabs pulled up is shown above.…

In the face of COVID-19, many Athenians are working to create personal protective equipment for medical workers in the community.

The devastating COVID-19 national emergency has highlighted child food insecurity in Athens and the school district’s role in addressing this issue. This crisis should be what motivates Athenians to mobilize and create a society that recognizes everyone’s fundamental right to food.

As Clarke County School District closes its fifth week of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students are continuing to struggle with their online assignments.

AP English courses, like many other AP courses, have had to focus their attention on preparing for AP testing in May but from home as a result of distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team was not able to finish out the 2019-20 season due to COVID-19.

St. Mary’s Health Care System Master of Science in Nursing and resident nurse Alex Evans talks about being a nurse and how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his work.

On April 1, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced that public schools would be closed for the rest of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Being stuck at home doesn’t have to mean boredom. Here are five masterful and funny TV shows to keep you company during social distancing due to COVID-19.

Clarke Central High School nurse Iveta Rabb discusses how students and their families can deal with different situations that may arise with their health while out of school due to COVID-19.

ODYSSEY Media Group Digital Editor Owen Donnelly talks to Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas about the COVID-19 outbreak and its implications for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

A message from the ODYSSEY Leadership Team amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

Many school systems in Georgia, including the Clarke County School District, will suspend classes in an effort to contain and limit the spread of COVID-19.