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.
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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.
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 10, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will start in the BOE Auditorium. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed
MC School Nutrition Program would like to thank our students and family members who attended Thanksgiving lunch. The meal demonstrated our program's commitment to excellence in fostering engagement between the school and the community. Administrators, school and nutrition staff joined and rolled up their sleeves to make the special day possible for our students. The meal was delicious! #FuelingGA #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
Get ready for our first holiday event of the season. Put on your favorite Christmas shirt and join us tomorrow night for our annual Empty Bowls Dinner and Ugly Sweater Soiree. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. This fundraiser, held by the MPHS Art Club, raises money for our Monroe County Backpack Buddies to help fight hunger in our community. Tickets are $20 at the door. Your purchase includes entry to the event, a soup dinner, and one student-made ceramic artwork. We hope to see you there! #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence #ArtShow #HolidayEvents
May you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We'll see you on Monday. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence #ThankfulGratefulBlessed
Monroe County Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 25 - 29. We hope you all have a wonderful week!
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom at the Central Office. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed
Attention elementary & middle school parents: you are invited to a Thanksgiving Meal at your child's school. The menu includes turkey & dressing with gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potato soufflé, southern style green beans, and banana pudding. The cost is $5 per adult.
To make sure we have enough for all, you must RSVP to this event. Your child should have a form in his/her book bag for you to fill out and send back with your payment. The deadline for returning the Thanksgiving Meal form will be November 15th.
The Monroe County School Nutrition Program looks forward to this special meal for our students on November 21. #CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed #Thanksgiving
The School Nutrition Program would like to recognize Diane Dawley’s commitment to excellence for Monroe County Schools. She consistently shows up to work daily with a positive attitude and a big smile to greet our outstanding students. Ms. Dawley is a great team member and a valuable asset to our program. Her favorite menu item is our Philly cheesesteak. Thank you, Ms. Dawley! #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in a called session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Central Office. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the final bond pricing resolution for the fieldhouse and stadium renovations project
