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.
Monroe County Schools Board of Education Achieves 2020 GSBA Exemplary School Board Status
Monroe County School System is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2020 Exemplary School Board recognition, the highest recognition possible in the program.

The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community cultures in order to advance student learning and achievement.  
The Monroe County Schools Board of Education met or exceeded the criteria set forth by GSBA to earn the honor of a 2020 Exemplary Board. The criteria may be reviewed by clicking here for more information.

The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and board members based on the state board of education’s standards for effective governance to recognize exemplary leadership. 

In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was one of the first school board associations in the nation to develop a program of standards for local boards of education. 

The GSBA Board recognition program is a three-tiered program. For more information on the program you may visit the GSBA website for awards and recognition or click here to view the criteria for all tiers of the program.
The Board of Education approved Calendar Option C at their December 15 meeting. Thank you to all for reviewing the three calendar options. 

With a majority response of 46.41% (549 votes), survey respondents consisting of parents, community, students, and staff voted for this calendar. Features of option C calendar are:   Pre-planning July 27-30, First Day August 2, Labor Day, Fall Break Week October 11-15, Thanksgiving November 22-26, Winter Break December 20-31, January 3, PL Days January 4-5, MLK Day January 17, President's Day February 21, PL Day February 22, PL Day March 14, Spring Break April 4-8, Last Day May 25, Post-planning May 26-27.
Congratulations to Laurie Pippin and Julius Stroud (not pictured) for their recent Mindset certification accomplishment.
Congratulations to Hubbard Elementary's Michelle Major! She was recognized for her outstanding leadership of the Hubbard Elementary Special Education Department.
Congratulations to Hubbard Elementary's Levi Mombler. He was recognized for his outstanding Math WHIZ Kid achievement.  
Congratulations to Hubbard Elementary's Kera Davis and Dr. Kimberlie Harris! They were recognized for each of them winning the 2020 STEM Teacher Scholar Award. 
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
Monroe County Schools Radio is produced by the students at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, GA. 30-minute segments are broadcast directly through MAJIC 100 FM every Sunday at 7:00 am and then are featured via podcast.

This week's episode features Act 1 of "A Christmas Carol" as performed by Gordon State College. Click here to listen.
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 three 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.
Click here for printable document.