Apalachee High School Reopens Three Weeks After Deadly Shooting

Students and staff return to a phased schedule with increased security and support measures in place.

Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, reopens nearly three weeks after a school shooting left four dead and nine injured.
Students will attend half-day classes until October 14, when full-time classes will resume after fall break.
Enhanced security measures include increased law enforcement presence, additional counselors, and therapy dogs on campus.
The hallway where the shooting occurred will remain closed for the rest of the school year, and social studies classes have been relocated.
Community members and alumni are advocating for further safety measures, including clear backpacks, metal detectors, and options for remote learning.