Knock, knock, who's there? School.

Since public school began in August, more than 60 high school students have dropped out.

That’s just not acceptable to many in the Athens community. So they are making Monday a day on, not a day off, and are going door-to-door to talk to these young people about their decision not to continue or complete their educations.

Visiting the students will be , including Superintendent Philip Lanoue and Deputy Superintendent Ernest Hardaway, as well as social workers and school psychologists.

"Better now that later," said Hardaway. "We usually send them a letter in May, but we wanted to let them know they are missed." Some of those who have left school are only a few credits shy of completing their graduation requirements.

The idea for the event comes from Rick Dunn, Coordinator of CCSD’s AT&T Graduation Project. He’s asking for concerned community members to join the group of people planning to track down and talk with the young people.

“Kids dropping out is a community problem, and we want to tell these students that people are concerned about their getting an education,” said Dunn.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Dunn at 706-224-3901.