We have compiled all the information you need to stay informed about the coronavirus (COVID-19), and the effects this will have for ICS.
March 30, 2020: The Virtual Learning page (under the Academics tab) on our website has been updated with the latest information.
ICS Newsblast – March 27, 2020. Virtual learning update.
March 26, 2020: Gov. Brian Kemp ordered today the continued closure of schools until at least April 24 in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
March 25, 2020: A variety of Clarkston organizations are working to put together a website that compiles resources for the community, and where organizations can submit as well. It is still in the works and is being updated by the hour but you can find HERE their first version full of helpful links to support with food, housing, employment, health, and more.
March 23, 2020: DeKalb County School Social Workers function as a link between the home, school, and community. School Social Workers assist DeKalb County families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process of students. Click HERE or more information.
ICS Newsblast – March 18, 2020. Health and community update.
ICS Newsblast – March 20, 2020. Resources: storytime, staying-positive ideas, exercise web links.
UPDATE March 17, 2020 -Per Gov. Kemp: Public Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary Schools Closed through March 31
ICS Newsblast – March 16, 2020. Updated Meal Sites at DeKalb County.
Schools:
Region I: Cross Keys HS & Sequoyah MS
Region II: Idlewood ES & Tucker MS
Region III: Lithonia HS & Marbut ES
Region IV: Clarkston HS & Jolly ES
Region V: Chapel Hill MS & Narvie J. Harris ES
Region VI: Bethune MS & Canby Lane ES
Region VII: McNair MS & Early Learning Center
Recreation Centers:
Gresham Recreation – 3113 Gresham Road. Atlanta, GA 30316
Exchange Intergenerational – 2771 Columbia Drive. Decatur, GA 30034
Redan Recreation – 1839 Phillips Rd. Lithonia, GA 30058
Tobie Grant – 644 Parkdale Drive. Scottdale, GA 30079
N.H. Scott – 2230 Tilson Road. Decatur, GA 30032
Lucious Sanders – 2484 Bruce Street. Lithonia, GA 30058
Mason Mill – 1340- B McConnell Drive. Decatur, GA 30033
Hamilton – 3263 Chapel Street. Scottdale, GA 30079
Midway Recreation Center – 3181 Midway Rd. Decatur, GA 30032
ICS Newsblast – March 15, 2020. No School Starting Tomorrow. Pick up work packets and food TOMORROW.
ICS Newsblast – March 14, 2020. Food available during School Closing
ICS Newsblast – March 13, 2020. School Closure Update and Work Packet Link.
CLICK HERE to view the virtual work that ICS students should be completing on a daily basis.
ICS Newsblast – March 12, 2020. School Closure (March 16 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
CDC’s Interim Guidance, posted on the DeKalb County School District’s website
On Thursday, January 23, the International Community School (ICS) officially opened its Community Resource Center (CRC). The Center’s mission is to serve all families and parents of the International Community School through enhancing each family’s self-sufficiency and holistic wellbeing.
* Article by Kalisha-Lourdy Lazare, who is an intern for the International Community School’s Community Resource Center and a master’s student at Georgia State University. 
