Monroe Messages
A Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
This is the latest Covid-19 update from Monroe County Schools. Please look for this update weekly in Monroe Messages and on the system website. For more on Monroe County Schools' Covid-19 response, see the Monroe County Schools Covid-19 Toolkit on the system website.
October 2 was Custodial Staff Appreciation Day. Monroe County Schools would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all of our Custodial Staff!
October is National Principals Month and Monroe County Schools has the best principals! They are outstanding, dedicated leaders! Thank you, principals, for all you do to support students, families, and community.
Are you thinking about staying near home for Fall Break this year? Needing ideas to reduce screen time? Are you looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with your family each day? If so, Baldwin, Jones and Monroe County Extension offices have you covered! See the flyer for more information on free activity recordings and packets. To register to receive the activities and packets by email, simply scan the QR Code at the bottom of the flyer or call/email the Monroe County Extension office at 478.994.7014 or nicole.walters@uga.edu. Packets will be emailed to registrants on Wednesday, October 7, 2020
A Message from Monroe County Schools' Nurses:
Preparing for Reentry During COVID-19
Please note: Protocols are updated to include that masks are required to ride the bus.
Outdoor Wifi Provided by Monroe County Schools http://www.monroe.k12.ga.us :
This wifi will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No password required. Users should look for the Open Network sign and join using their device.


  • Mary Persons High School Main Campus
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance and Bus Loading Area at Rear of School

  • T. G. Scott Elementary School 
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance and Bus Loading Area at Rear of School near Gym

  • Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance and Bus Loading Area at Rear of School

  • K. B. Sutton Elementary School
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance 

  • Monroe County Middle School
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance and Bus Loading Area at Rear of School

  • Monroe County Achievement Center
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance

  • Monroe County Fine Arts Center 
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance

  • Monroe County Board of Education
Outdoor Wifi near Front Entrance closest to wheelchair ramp
SmartBus Wifi Provided by Monroe County Schools and Southern Rivers Energy:
Available 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Look for the SMARTBUS sign in the window of the bus.

Monroe County Schools Buses will be located in five areas

  • The Sanctuary 12643 Ga Hwy 87, Juliette 31046
  • 5655 Highway 42 N, Forsyth 31029 (former location of Blount Feed & Seed)
  • Monroe County Recreation Department Complex 1080 GA-42, Forsyth 31029
  • Sunoco Gas Station 4988 High Falls Rd, Jackson 30233
  • Ellis Field, Culloden, 31016
Supporting Online Learning
The following are community locations which are providing wifi services to students. Please contact the community organization if you have questions.

Community Locations for Wifi Service:



  • Culloden Community Center 39 College Street, Culloden 31016 will be open Monday through Friday (contact- Lynn Miller, Mayor at 478-957-2377) https://cityofculloden.com/

  • Culloden City Hall 9 College Street, Culloden 31016 will be open Monday through Friday starting at 2 pm until (contact- Lynn Miller, Mayor at 478-957-2377) https://cityofculloden.com/





There are other local businesses and organizations with public wifi throughout Forsyth and Monroe County.

Please reach out to these organizations if you are interested. Schedules may be adjusted based on the organization's needs and demand of the community partner.
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