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.
Flowering plants in trays of 30 -36 plants: $8 per tray or $2 per 6/pack
Violas, Pansies, Snapdragons, Petunias, Ornamental Cabbage and Flowering Kale.

Edible plants in trays of 30-36: $8 per tray or $2 per 6/pack
Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Chard, and Collards.  

House Plants in 4" pots for $2 each, and in 6" pots for $3 each.

Trees and shrubs to sale for $5 each.

Please come support the students by purchasing plants grown by students in the greenhouse. Please be respectful of other people by maintaining social distance while purchasing plants. Mask are encouraged for everyone who comes to shop.
E-LINK: Find Bus & Stop Time
The MCS E-Link website allows secure access to current bus information for a student
From the School District Website www.monroe.k12.ga.us select the “Departments” tab and choose “Transportation”. 
Then click “Click here for more Monroe County Schools Transportation information”
Click on “E-Link” and select the “Parent/Guardian” Link provided
Once on the E-Link log in page, your login is simply your student’s ID number (Lunch number) for both the username and password.
Then follow these 3 steps
  1. Select “Work with Students” 
  2. Select “View My Student” 
  3. Select the student’s name
All bus information should be displayed
Note: If no bus information is showing for your student or the provided bus information is incorrect, please go to the following link: https://sites.google.com/mcschools.org/mcstransportation/faq, or call your school to register for the bus.
*Note, if you do not have internet access, you may contact your school for additional assistance.
*Note, if you have not registered, contact your school’s front office to register for transportation services. Once registered, your student’s bus information should populate in E-Link within 1 to 5 school days.
September is National School Attendance Awareness Month
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Read more...
The Georgia Public Library Service is launching an e-card for all PINES public libraries, which represent 300 locations including branch libraries, bookmobiles, special collections, and more covering 146 counties. The e-card provides immediate access to all digital resources offered at your local public library, such as eRead Kids, Mango Languages, Learning Express, and much more.
The e-card service reduces barriers to getting a library card when many libraries may be closed or not offering full services due to COVID-19. As an added incentive, you can also receive information about how to register to vote using the e-card application.
“We are so pleased to offer this service in a time when access to the information and resources in public libraries is more vital than ever. Services and programs at our libraries are so important to students, job seekers, families, and communities, and the e-card allows 24/7 access from anywhere,” said Julie Walker, State Librarian and Associate Vice Chancellor for Libraries.
Anyone in Georgia can register for a PINES e-card regardless of whether their local library is a part of the PINES network. To apply, visit georgialibraries.org/discover-pines.
Those who want to upgrade their PINES e-card to a full library PINES card to check out books and other materials can bring their e-card account number and photo ID to any PINES library. If you have any questions, please call your local library for assistance.
Come on, Monroe County! We can do this! The U. S. Census response rate in Monroe County is currently 60.2%. Sept 30th is the last day to complete 2020 Census.
Respond to the census online at http://2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by mail. https://census.georgia.gov/census-101/2020-census-self-reponse-rates
A Message from Monroe County Schools' Nurses:
Flu season is just weeks away…Let’s Get Vaccinated!!
Who should get vaccinated this season?

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from the flu.    

Following is a list of all the health and age factors that are known to increase a person’s risk of getting serious complications from flu:

  • Adults 65 years and older
  • Children younger than 2 years old
  • Asthma
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Chronic lung disease COPD and cystic fibrosis
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease)
  • Kidney diseases
  • Liver disorders
  • People who are obese 
  • People with a weakened immune system due to disease such as HIV or AIDS, or leukemia or medications such as chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer.  
  • People who have had a stroke

Other people at high risk from the flu:
  • Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after the end of pregnancy
  • Although all children younger than 5 years old are considered at high risk for serious flu complications, the highest risk is for those younger than 2 years old, with the highest hospitalization and death rates among infants younger than 6 months old.
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.
Click here for printable document.
For the 2020-2021 School Year, The Monroe County School Nutrition Program meal application process is going completely online. It's easy, it's safe, and it's convenient for you.  

Simply go to  SchoolCafe.com  to begin the application: OR get the APP and fill out on your phone!

View the SchoolCafe quick card or the SchoolCafe quick guide to guide you through completing the process, AND setting up an online payment account for your student.

Should you require personal assistance, please don't hesitate to email, sandy.peppers@mcschools.org.