The Newton County School Systems Student Services Department Staff includes:

• RaNae Sims, Director
• George Hutchinson, School Social Worker
• Yvette Zielenske, School Social Worker
• Jerry Gee, Attendance Officer
• Donna Beam, Technology Specialist
• Mike Ghormley, Technology Specialist
• Kathy Hatchett, ELL Lead Teacher

This office receives referrals from all schools for students who are experiencing hardships, academic difficulties, excessive absences/tardies, medical issues/needs, behavioral issues and family concerns. Crisis intervention is also provided on an as needed basis.

The Student Services Department is also responsible for:
• Hospital/Homebound Program
• Placement Review Committee
• School Resource Officers
• Crisis Response Team
• School Nursing Program
• Migrant Education Program
• McKinney-Vento Act – Homeless Students
• The Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TAADRA)
• Infinite Campus, the district’s student information software
• DOE state-mandated reports
• Liaisons with juvenile court & other community agencies