Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, will begin a phased reopening starting September 24, following a tragic shooting on September 4 that claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. Students will attend half-day sessions until October 4, with full-day classes resuming after the fall break on October 14. The J Hall area, where the shooting occurred, will remain closed for the rest of the school year, and social studies classes will be relocated to nearby facilities. Enhanced security measures, including more law enforcement officers, counselors, and therapy dogs, will be in place. The school's approach aims to prioritize the well-being and comfort of the 1,900 students as they transition back. A 14-year-old student and his father have been charged in connection with the incident.