Monroe County Schools

We want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our annual parent survey, which is linked below. The survey closes Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5 p.m. Responses are used to support the continuous improvement process at the school and system levels. Please submit one survey for each student in your household. Your feedback is important and appreciated. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPC67ZJ

Monroe County Schools will be closed April 7 - 11, 2025 for Spring Break. We hope you all have a wonderful week, and return rested and ready to face the final leg of the 2024-2025 school year. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence #SpringBreak

Pre-K registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Registration is solely online again this year. Click the link below to start the registration process. Remember, students registering for Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old on or before September 1st. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence https://campus.monroe.k12.ga.us/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/monroe?configGroupID=15

For Immediate Release - On Monday, March 31, 2025, an unauthorized male was found walking on the campus, outside and behind the building of Hubbard Elementary School. The Hubbard administrative team, including the HES SRO, were notified. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was contacted. MCSO responded and determined that he had outstanding warrants in DeKalb County. They took him into custody. No students or staff were harmed during the incident. We’d like to thank the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for their quick response to this incident.

As March winds down, we want to take a minute to recognize our amazing athletic trainers, Sean Boland and Ashley Boyd. Not only are they Champions in Health Care, but they also earned special recognition from Georgia College & State University. Thanks to their hard work, GC&SU has selected Mary Persons as the 2024 Clinical Site of the Year. In announcing the award, GC&SU wrote, "We have various clinical sites with outstanding preceptors and both Sean and Ashley have gone above and beyond for our program. Both are fundamental assets in the clinical growth and development of our students. We truly could not do what we do without their willingness to mentor our students in the field." Please help us congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment! #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence #chaMP

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Monroe County Board of Education approved the appointment of Mrs. Sherondah Epps to Mary Persons High School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Mrs. Epps is currently the Assistant Principal at Mary Persons High School and has been serving in this role since 2022. Mrs. Epps has been an educator for 23 years, with 22 of these dedicated to serving the students and educators of Monroe County Schools. Her teaching career began in 2002 at J.A. Dobbins Middle School in Paulding County. In 2003, she relocated to Middle Georgia and joined the faculty at Monroe County Middle School/Banks Stephens Middle School, where she taught English and history for grades 6-8 and coached athletics until 2012. She transitioned to Graduation Coach at Mary Persons High School for the 2012-2013 school year. In 2013, she returned to Monroe County Middle School to serve as the Instructional Coach before being appointed Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, a role she held from 2015 to 2022. Mrs. Epps holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University, a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education from Georgia College and State University, and an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University. She is an active member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP), the Georgia High School Athletic Association (GHSA), and the Georgia Athletic Officials Association (GAOA). Throughout her career, Mrs. Epps has been honored with several recognitions, including the 2006-2007 Banks Stephens Middle School Teacher of the Year and the 2006-2007 Monroe County Teacher of the Year. In recommending Mrs. Epps to her position, Superintendent Dr. Jim Finch said, “Mrs. Epps has been a high performing employee in Monroe County Schools for 22 years now. I am confident that she will meet the challenges of the high school principalship the same way she has met every challenge thus far. I am excited to see where her leadership takes MPHS.”

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom at the Central Office. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed

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