Monroe County Schools

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Monroe County Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. Tamarkis Taylor to T.G. Scott Elementary School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Taylor is currently the Assistant Principal at T.G. Scott and has been serving in this role since 2021. Mr. Taylor is a Forsyth native and a 2009 graduate of Mary Persons High School. He began his teaching career as a third grade teacher at T.G. Scott, before becoming Assistant Principal. He was also the Monroe County Schools Teacher of the Year in 2019. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Middle Georgia State University, a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy, and a Specialist degree in Early Childhood Education, both from Walden University. Mr. Taylor succeeds Mr. Chad Sanders who is moving into a position at the Central Office. In recommending Mr. Taylor to his position, Superintendent Dr. Jim Finch said, “Mr. Taylor is an excellent choice and fit to be the next principal at T.G. Scott Elementary. Mr. Taylor has led a strong instructional focus during his time as a grade level leader and assistant principal. We expect great accomplishments and a continued focus on excellence during Mr. Taylor’s tenure. I am confident he will ensure every child will learn, grow, and succeed.”

Congratulations to our Monroe County elementary students who are advancing to the state science fair on March 28th! You did a great job with your science fair projects! Best in Show: Austin Windham - "How long does it take for water to be absorbed into different surfaces?" 1st Place: Tennyson Sparks & Parker Swain - "Does food coloring affect taste?" 2nd Place: Katherine Holland - "Which substance cleans raw chicken the best?" 3rd Place: Emery Fuller - "Which type of light makes plants grow the tallest?" Angelina Rosenker - "Which liquid makes M&M's dissolve?" Bryce Renfroe - "Which football helmet is the safest?" Amelia Barrett - "How does salt affect the way ice melts?" Anna Ham - "Will 1, 2, or 3 eggs make the most dense brownies?" Qualifying Score to Advance to State Rayleigh Middleton - "What helps me sleep longer?" Lula Jones- "How much baking powder makes the fluffiest cookies?" Avery Lancaster & Camden Peed- "Best food or liquid to ice the spice?" Oliver Kump- "What is the best cooking method for crispy fries?" #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. A portion of the meeting will serve as the final public hearing on HB581. The meeting will begin in the BOE Auditorium and then move to the boardroom. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed

Mary Persons High School nutrition manager Michele Roberts and her hard-working team of assistants listened to student requests and surveys to deliver a new delicious meal option for today's lunch. Her sweet red chili boneless chicken wings were the perfect balance of spicy and sweet and are rapidly becoming a favorite among MPHS students. #GATrayoftheWeek #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed

Monroe County Schools has climbed to #11 in the state, according to the newest rankings from Niche.com. It is also #11 for Districts with the Best Teachers in Georgia. We are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work in the classroom. We are also thankful for the continued support of our wonderful community. If you're not familiar with the company, Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts across the country based on statistics and opinions from students and parents. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in called session on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Central Office. The purpose of this meeting is a Public Hearing on HB581.

For Immediate Release After consulting with the Monroe County EMA and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and inspecting roads around the county, Monroe County Schools will return to normal operations for Friday, January 24, 2025. All staff and students should arrive at their normal times. Please allow extra time for your morning drive, and use extreme caution as there may be a few spots of black ice on less traveled roadways.

For Immediate Release - After consulting with emergency personnel and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Schools will remain on an alternative learning day schedule for Thursday, January 23, 2025 due to the conditions of the roads throughout the county. Tomorrow night’s called board meeting will be rescheduled to a later date. As a reminder, an alternative learning day means staff and students will conduct the school day from home. Please check your child’s Google Classroom on Thursday morning for assignments for the day. See below for more information. Students will have 5 school days to complete assignments. Visit the Alternative Learning Days page on the MCS website for more information. https://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/page/alternative-learning-days

Join our team! Our annual Monroe County Schools Recruitment Fair is still scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. We're looking for all positions, including teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, support staff, and much more. The event runs 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. We hope to see you there! #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence

For Immediate Release Based on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, Monroe County Schools will remain on an alternative learning day schedule for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to expected early morning road conditions. Staff will work from home. Monroe County Schools will assess any remaining weather conditions as well as the road situation and make a decision about Thursday, January 23, on Wednesday afternoon. As a reminder, an alternative learning day means staff and students will conduct the school day from home. Please check your child’s Google Classroom on Wednesday morning for assignments for the day. Students will have 5 school days to complete assignments. Visit the Alternative Learning Days page on the MCS website for more information. https://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/page/alternative-learning-days

Monroe County Schools will be on an alternative learning day schedule for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Essential personnel (central office and school building administration) will report at their normal time, and will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Monroe County Schools will make a decision about Wednesday, January 22, on Tuesday afternoon. As a reminder, an alternative learning day means staff and students will conduct the school day from home. Please check your child’s Google Classroom on Tuesday morning for assignments for the day. See below for more information. Students will have 5 school days to complete assignments. Visit the Alternative Learning Days page on the MCS website for more information. https://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/page/alternative-learning-days

MCS administrators are closely monitoring the weather conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. They viewed a webinar from the National Weather Service today. It is too soon to know how our area will be affected. Our admin team will continue to watch the weather throughout the holiday weekend and stay in touch with the NWS. If any schedule adjustments are needed, MCS will announce them via text, email, phone calls, and social media posts.

Monroe County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in called session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Central Office. The purpose of this meeting is a public hearing on HB581. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will begin in the BOE Auditorium and then move to the boardroom. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence

Monroe County Schools attended a second briefing with the National Weather Service today about the possibility of winter weather. Due to the chance of ice in the morning, Monroe County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, January 10, 2025. Current forecasts predict freezing rain and ice beginning as early as 4 a.m. All extracurricular activities will be canceled for Friday and Saturday. Classes will resume on Monday, January 13, 2025.

January 8, 2025 For Immediate Release - Monroe County Schools attended a briefing with the National Weather Service today about the possibility of winter weather later this week. It’s too soon to tell exactly how the potential winter storm will affect our area, but the NWS says there is the possibility of a mixture of sleet, freezing rain, or even snow. We will attend another weather briefing tomorrow before making any decisions about schedule changes. In the meantime, please make sure your contact information is updated in Infinite Campus so we can reach you if necessary. We will use this information to call or text you if we make any adjustments to the school schedule. Also, download our Monroe County Schools app in the App or Google Play Stores, and make sure you enable notifications. It’s the fastest way for us to get urgent information to you. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Q5MDMO Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3xmUy1d We will also post any schedule changes to our website and social media accounts.

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in called session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Central Office. The purpose of this meeting is: Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair, Land Acquisition. and Personnel. #LearnGrowSucceed

Monroe County Schools wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We will be closed December 20, 2024 - January 2, 2025. Staff will return on January 3, 2025. The first day of school for students will be January 7, 2025. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in called session on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Central Office. The purpose of this meeting is an Executive Session to discuss litigation.