Bus pickup for Monroe County students has resumed. Please check the Chipmunk app for your updated bus arrival times.
Due to the severe weather, bus pickup is delayed this morning. Please monitor the Chipmunk app for the latest bus arrival times.
Monroe County Schools will operate on a delayed schedule on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the threat of severe weather during the morning commute. All schools will begin at 10 a.m. Buses will be on a two-hour delay. Please use caution when traveling to school in the morning. Faculty and staff should report by 9:30 a.m. Student drop off can begin occurring at 9:30 a.m.
Monroe County Schools administrators are actively monitoring the potential for severe weather tonight and tomorrow morning. If needed, we will announce any schedule changes via phone call, email, text alert and social media. Please check your contact information in Infinite Campus to ensure you receive important messaging.
Attention Monroe County parents, due to severe weather, road conditions and power outages, all Monroe County schools will begin at 9 a.m. today. Please use caution when driving to school today.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Monroe County Board of Education approved the appointment of Ms. Daphene Blash as Principal of Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Blash is in her 14th year in education and is currently the Assistant Principal at Thomas G. Scott Elementary School. Prior to her time at TGS, Ms. Blash spent two years as the Assistant Principal at Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School. She has also worked in Monroe County as the Instructional Coach at KBS, and as a teacher at Monroe County Middle School, where she was the Teacher of the Year in 2019.
Ms. Blash has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Grades Education. She is currently working to obtain her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
In recommending Ms. Blash to this position, Dr. Jim Finch, Monroe County Schools Superintendent, said, “Throughout the interview process, it was apparent Ms. Blash was the right fit to continue moving Hubbard Elementary forward. Her command of curriculum, instruction, operations, school safety, culture and climate were second to none. We are proud of Ms. Blash’s accomplishments in Monroe County and we look forward to her leadership at Hubbard Elementary. ”
Ms. Blash will replace Dr. MeQuanta McCord, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Ms. Blash has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Grades Education. She is currently working to obtain her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
In recommending Ms. Blash to this position, Dr. Jim Finch, Monroe County Schools Superintendent, said, “Throughout the interview process, it was apparent Ms. Blash was the right fit to continue moving Hubbard Elementary forward. Her command of curriculum, instruction, operations, school safety, culture and climate were second to none. We are proud of Ms. Blash’s accomplishments in Monroe County and we look forward to her leadership at Hubbard Elementary. ”
Ms. Blash will replace Dr. MeQuanta McCord, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
It is School Board Appreciation Week. While the impact of our board can be seen in numbers and milestones, their influence goes far beyond that. Their leadership, collaboration, and commitment help our schools thrive every day. Thank you for serving our district with purpose and passion. #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
Years of Service:
Eva Bilderback- 19 years (2007)
Dr. Priscilla Doster- 8 years (2018)
Greg Head- 7 years (2019)
Dr. Jeremy Goodwin- 5 years (2021)
Sherrye Battle- 3.5 years (June 2022)
Robert Jenkins- 3 years (2023)
Julie Hoots- 1 year (December 2024)
Years of Service:
Eva Bilderback- 19 years (2007)
Dr. Priscilla Doster- 8 years (2018)
Greg Head- 7 years (2019)
Dr. Jeremy Goodwin- 5 years (2021)
Sherrye Battle- 3.5 years (June 2022)
Robert Jenkins- 3 years (2023)
Julie Hoots- 1 year (December 2024)
It’s a fresh and exciting day at Monroe County Middle School! 🥗✨
Our brand-new salad bar is officially open in the cafeteria, giving students even more delicious and nutritious lunch options. They can build their perfect plate with fresh fruits and veggies, grilled or breaded chicken, and all their favorite toppings!
Salad bar service will be available every Tuesday at MCMS, and there’s even more good news — salad bars are coming soon to both campuses of Mary Persons High School!
This exciting addition was made possible thanks to $15,000 in grant funding secured by our School Nutrition team. We’re proud to continue investing in healthy choices for our students!
#CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed #FuelingGA
Our brand-new salad bar is officially open in the cafeteria, giving students even more delicious and nutritious lunch options. They can build their perfect plate with fresh fruits and veggies, grilled or breaded chicken, and all their favorite toppings!
Salad bar service will be available every Tuesday at MCMS, and there’s even more good news — salad bars are coming soon to both campuses of Mary Persons High School!
This exciting addition was made possible thanks to $15,000 in grant funding secured by our School Nutrition team. We’re proud to continue investing in healthy choices for our students!
#CommittedToExcellence #LearnGrowSucceed #FuelingGA
Monroe County Schools will be closed Monday, February 16, for Winter Break. Staff will return on Tuesday, February 17, for an in-service day, while our students enjoy another day at home. Classes will resume on Wednesday, February 18. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
On Monday, February 9, 2026, students and staff at Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary heard gunshots in the distance while at recess on the playground. Students and staff were brought inside immediately, and the school resource officer responded to the area where the sound originated. According to the school resource officer, individuals in a field on private property along the Old Brent Road area were firing guns. No students were harmed, and shots were not fired at the school. Monroe County Schools thanks the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the school resource officer for their quick response to the situation.
Monroe County Schools will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students and staff will report to campus at their regularly scheduled times. Please make sure students charge their Chromebooks today, then return the Chromebooks and chargers tomorrow. Remember, students have 5 days to complete their remote learning assignments.
Monroe County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day schedule for Monday, January 26, 2026 due to expected early morning road conditions. Face-to-face learning and all extracurricular activities are cancelled.
As a reminder, a Remote Learning Day means staff and students will conduct the school day from home. Please check your child’s Google Classroom on Monday morning for assignments for the day. For students in grades PreK-2, your child brought home a remote learning day packet on Friday. Students will have 5 school days to complete assignments.
Visit the Remote Learning Days page on the MCS website for more information. https://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/page/remote-learning-days
It is the intent of the district for face-to-face learning to resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
As a reminder, a Remote Learning Day means staff and students will conduct the school day from home. Please check your child’s Google Classroom on Monday morning for assignments for the day. For students in grades PreK-2, your child brought home a remote learning day packet on Friday. Students will have 5 school days to complete assignments.
Visit the Remote Learning Days page on the MCS website for more information. https://www.monroe.k12.ga.us/page/remote-learning-days
It is the intent of the district for face-to-face learning to resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Monroe County Schools officials continue to monitor the possibility of winter weather this weekend. We participated in today’s daily briefing with the National Weather Service. School administration plans to monitor the weather this weekend. A decision will be made on Sunday January 25, 2026, about whether school will be in session on Monday, January 26, 2026.
As a proactive measure, we are preparing the students for the possibility of a remote learning day next week. Your child will come home today with either a remote learning packet or his/her Chromebook, depending on their grade level. Please review the Remote Learning Day information on our website to help your child prepare for that possibility. Remote learning may not be possible if there are widespread power outages. However, we stand ready if necessary. Again, as of right now, we are planning to have school on Monday.
This is also a good time to review your contact information in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. We will use this information to call or text you if we make any adjustments to the school schedule. Also, download our Monroe County Schools app in the App or Google Play Stores, and make sure you enable notifications. It’s the fastest way for us to get urgent information to you.
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MCS officials are actively monitoring the potential for winter weather this weekend. We will be attending daily briefings with the National Weather Service and will notify you of any necessary schedule changes.
In the meantime, please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to ensure your contact information is current. We will use this information to call or text you if we make any adjustments to the school schedule. Also, download our Monroe County Schools app in the App or Google Play Stores, and make sure you enable notifications. It’s the fastest way for us to get urgent information to you.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Q5MDMO
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3xmUy1d
In the meantime, please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to ensure your contact information is current. We will use this information to call or text you if we make any adjustments to the school schedule. Also, download our Monroe County Schools app in the App or Google Play Stores, and make sure you enable notifications. It’s the fastest way for us to get urgent information to you.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Q5MDMO
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3xmUy1d
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at the Monroe County Schools 2026 Job Fair!
📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 9–11 a.m.
📍 Monroe County Fine Arts Center
We’re hiring for a variety of positions, including:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Support Staff
• Bus Drivers
• Custodial & Maintenance
• Nutrition Services
• Speech Therapists
• Special Education Staff
• Substitute Teachers
• Administrators
Come meet our team and find your future with Monroe County Schools! #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 9–11 a.m.
📍 Monroe County Fine Arts Center
We’re hiring for a variety of positions, including:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Support Staff
• Bus Drivers
• Custodial & Maintenance
• Nutrition Services
• Speech Therapists
• Special Education Staff
• Substitute Teachers
• Administrators
Come meet our team and find your future with Monroe County Schools! #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
The Monroe County Achievement Center is hosting its 9th Annual Fit to Achieve 5K on March 28, 2026. As part of our service-learning project for our students, we are promoting a healthy lifestyle by encouraging everyone to exercise and make healthy food choices. The race is a 5K course beginning and ending at the Monroe County Achievement Center. Race timing will be provided by Hardy Race Timing Services, LLC. All proceeds will be used to enhance the educational experience of the students at the Monroe County Achievement Center. We hope that you are able to participate!
Just like last year, we also reward the school with the most participants!
When: March 28, 20256
Where: Monroe County Achievement Center
Time: 7:00 AM Check-In, 5K begins at 8:00 AM
Entry Fee:
$25/ Early Bird through March 6, 2026
$30/ March 8, 2025 - March 28, 2026
T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered by March 6th (There is an upcharge for XXL and above)
Awards: Top 3 males and females in the following age groups:
5-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Awards: Best Dressed Group and Most Creative Costume
3 Ways to Register:
Scan the QR in the Flyer
Visit the website: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Forsyth/MCACFitToAchieve5K
Sign up in person at the Monroe County Achievement Center
Just like last year, we also reward the school with the most participants!
When: March 28, 20256
Where: Monroe County Achievement Center
Time: 7:00 AM Check-In, 5K begins at 8:00 AM
Entry Fee:
$25/ Early Bird through March 6, 2026
$30/ March 8, 2025 - March 28, 2026
T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered by March 6th (There is an upcharge for XXL and above)
Awards: Top 3 males and females in the following age groups:
5-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Awards: Best Dressed Group and Most Creative Costume
3 Ways to Register:
Scan the QR in the Flyer
Visit the website: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Forsyth/MCACFitToAchieve5K
Sign up in person at the Monroe County Achievement Center
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place in the board room at the Central Office. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
📢 Now Hiring! Join Us at the Middle GA RESA Instructional Support Career Fair 📢
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with schools that are hiring for a variety of instructional and support positions, including:
✅ Clerical
✅ Maintenance
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ School Nutrition
✅ And more!
🗓 Date: January 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Westside High School
2851 Heath Road, Macon, GA 31206
Come learn how you can make a difference while building a stable, meaningful career.
🌱 Growing Educators. Growing Students.
We can't wait to see our students on Wednesday, January 7, 2026! We hope you have all had a wonderful winter holiday and are ready to return to the classroom. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
The Monroe County Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will begin in the Board of Education Auditorium. #LearnGrowSucceed #CommittedToExcellence
