MP defeated Baldwin 39-14 to advance to the Elite 8 in the GHSA AAAA playoffs. The Dogs will host Jefferson next week in the quarterfinals. Congrats to our football team, band, cheerleaders, and fans on a great night.

Monroe County Schools will be open on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21.  Schools are closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays on Wednesday through Friday, November 22-24.  Classes resume on Monday, November 27.

Congratulations KB Sutton Elementary School personnel who were awarded their years of service pins and awards at last week's Board of Education meeting. Five Years:  Caitlin Green, Becky Henderson, Sallie Speir.  10 years:  Donna Burris, Jennifer Dews, Judy Walker.  15 Years:  Charita Brown, Misty Sparks, Julie White.  25 Years:  Barbara Watkins.  35 Years:  Ruth Brantley. KBS staff members are pictured with Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman, KBS Principal Becky Brown, and MCBOE Chairman Nolen Howard.

At the November Board of Education work session, the Board of Education welcomed the newest member, Dr. Priscilla G. Doster.  Dr. Doster will be sworn in officially after the state's official certification of the recent election.  Dr. Doster is a native of Monroe County and a graduate of Mary Persons High School.  She is a veteran educator and administrator who served Monroe County Schools in educational leadership for 23 years.  Her civic and community service contributions are extensive.  She will represent District Two of the Board of Education. 

Congratulations to the MPHS Academic Team.  Varsity and JV made playoffs on Saturday at the Brookwood tournament.  We are proud of our members for competing!

Click the video link to see activities in Monroe County Schools last week.  You'll find students, staff, parents, volunteers, and community members in our latest video.

The Georgia Department of Education welcomes your feedback and comments regarding a survey opportunity for the review of the Physical Education Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). This survey feedback will be used to inform the development of Physical Education Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).

Thank you to Lucy and Reed Holland (pictured below), students of TG Scott Elementary. They are the children of Elizabeth and Jeff Holland.  They recently donated stuffed animals and children's books to the Books and Bears Program.  

 

Please donate empty 2 liter bottles to Hubbard Elementary School's first grade classes.  They are taking on the ambitious project of using 1500 2 liter bottles to build a greenhouse.  You can drop off your donations at Hubbard Elementary School.  Contact STEM Coordinator Susan Curtis at susan.curtis@mcschools.org for more information.

Looking for an easy Christmas gift idea nobody is going to want to return?  Monroe County Schools Nutrition Association has you covered!  Please help support and visit the link to RADA Cutlery for some creative and useful gifts. You will thoroughly enjoy the variety of innovative kitchenware, and palate pleasing options. We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the MCS Nutrition Association.  If you are paying by check, see any nutrition services team member by November 17.  If you are purchasing online, the deadline is December 31.  Here is the link to the fundraiser:  http://bit.ly/2z8zQEJ. Contact Lisa Singley at lisa.singley@mcschools.org or Sandy Peppers at sandy.peppers@mcschools.org for more details.

The Georgia Parent Survey contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone or tablet. Parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey.  Data will be used as part of  calculation of the School Climate Star Rating.  Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey.