Monroe Messages
A Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
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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.
Principal Presentations
Each principal has created a presentation that was shown at last week's Board of Education meeting.

Click here to access your school's principal presentation.
The Monroe County Board of Education recognizes this quarter’s recipient of the coveted Friend of Education distinction from Monroe County Schools, Mr. Dennis Kent. A “Friend of Education” is a person or business that is making a profound and positive impact on students, staff, and the community through supporting Monroe County Schools. Mr. Kent is the current store manager at Walmart here in Forsyth. He came to Forsyth in November of 2016 and has been a staunch supporter of our schools and the school system ever since. He and our local Walmart have been truly amazing with their continued support of education and student success in our community. Support from Walmart and Mr. Kent during his tenure include, but is not limited to, the following: A. Providing a Wifi location for parents and students to access the internet during the current pandemic B. Partnering with the school system each year to collect school supplies for Backpack Buddies C. Supporting MCS Teacher of the Year program through major donations each year D. Serving as a participant on the Superintendent’s Parent and Community Advisory Council E. Providing a location for students, parents, and staff sponsors to raise money for their school club or organization F. Donating items to support school raffles and special events (i.e. PBIS) Mr. Kent is always just a phone call away from helping out in any way that he can. We greatly appreciate his generosity and support of our students, parents, and staff in this community. Monroe County Schools looks forward to continuing the partnership with Mr. Kent and Walmart in order to promote the academic success of our students. Dennis has two children in our school system, McKinzley and Warrick, who attend Hubbard Elementary, and he is engaged to Hubbard Elementary employee, Katie Snow. We are honored to include Dennis Kent as a Friend of Education in Monroe County Schools

Photo: Dennis Kent, Katie Snow, and McKinzley pictured with BOE Chairman Nolen Howard and Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman
To make a donation, contact the Central Office at 478-994-2031 or email monroe.messages@mcschools.org. Donations can be made to Monroe County Schools with a note for literacy support.
Monroe County Schools radio is a 30-minute public information spot featuring timely topics and events within the school district, and community issues that involve Monroe County School students, staff, and stakeholders.
Monroe County Schools' Basketball Season
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
  • Monroe County Recreation Department Complex 1080 GA-42, Forsyth 31029
  • Sunoco Gas Station 4988 High Falls Rd, Jackson 30233
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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