Dr. Efrem Yarber, MCMS principal, announced his retirement to teachers and staff at the December faculty meeting. Along with the announcement, he offered some words of encouragement, promises, and inspiring anecdotes which have shaped his life and career in education. Click here to read more as covered in the Monroe County Reporter.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this lunch has been canceled and will be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 13. Details are forthcoming. Thank you for your flexibility.

There will be an all-you-can-eat catered dinner with extras like pizza, cupcakes, & more plus lots of music and fun! We hope you will make plans to be there!

6th grade - February 8

7 & 8th grades - February 9

6:00 - 9:00 PM semi-formal attire

DJ Matt Pippin

Tickets $20 and are on sale now!

STARTING JANUARY

TIME SLOTS:

MONDAY-4:00-5:00, 5:00-6:00

WEDNESDAY-4:00-5:00, 5:00-6:00

2nd grade and up

$20 PER SESSION/ CASH PREFERRED

CONTACT DEMARCUS DAVIS 478-394-5668

6th Grade

Levi Franklin 

Skylar Phillips

Terrence Thomas

Aspen Jacobs

Mason Norris

7th Grade

Henley Farmer 

Braislee Dickey

Skylar Lucear

Ansley Harris

8th Grade

Addison Hunnicut

Madeline Yawn

Jennifer Pompa

Shannon Banks

Patrick Turkvant

Congratulations to Mrs. DeVane on being our December MCMS

Pineapple Royalty Winner!

Thanks for all you do!

6th Grade Team Bonding at Fox City!

7 Tips for Transitioning Back to School After Winter Break

Kids might struggle to return to normal school routines after a fun winter break.

• Return to Bedtime Routines
• Create a Back-to-School Countdown
• Discuss The Year Ahead
• Celebrate Their First Week Back
• Stock Up on School Supplies
• Make Your Mornings Easier
• Validate Your Child's Feelings



To read more, please click here.

~ Click above for more info on the program ~

Beginning in October the middle school counselors will be working with 6th, 7th, & 8th graders on the YouScience platform to complete career aptitude & interest profiles as well as introduction to Career Clusters and future career opportunities. Parents can also visit the YouScience website by clicking here.

Click on each for more info.

Click the pics to see our featured spotlights each week and learn a little more about teachers, admin, and staff. This week's spotlights are on Ms. Monahan and Mrs. Rogers.

The wrestler of the week for last week is Luke Taylor. Luke is a 6th grader who has improved so much throughout the season. He took first place at the Cavalier Clash last Friday (1/5).

The wrestler of the week for this week is Brigham Fossum. Brigham is a first year wrestler in 8th grade. He has learned and grown throughout the season, and on Monday, he won a tough match against Jasper County.

~SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS~

CONDITIONING AND TRYOUTS INFORMATION

Conditioning (Physical required):

3:30-5:00pm

6th-8th Grade Boys:

January 16, 18, 22, 24

6th-8th Grade Girls:

January 17, 19, 23, 25

Tryouts (Physical required):

3:30-5:00pm

6th-8th Grade Boys:

January 29, 31

6th-8th Grade Girls:

January 30, February 1

A message from Coach McCullers:

Be sure you have filled out the Interest Form before conditioning starts! It is not a requirement to join the team; it is just helpful for us to have your information before conditioning and tryouts begin. Please also tell your friends to join the classroom and fill out the form if they want to try out for track.

MCMS tennis tryouts for 6th, 7th, 8th grades will be Tuesday, January 16 - 19 until 5:30. There will be a transfer bus to the high school courts. Scan the QR code or click the graphic to join the google classroom, and please email Hannah Grossman with any questions.

If interested in trying out for Boys Soccer, please join the Google Classroom with the code below AND fill out the interest form! Please click here for more info.

Google Classroom Code (MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS ONLY): bg2mxkq

If interested in trying out for Girls Soccer, please click here for more info.

MARY PERSONS BASEBALL TRY-OUTS

JANUARY 15-17

JANUARY 15 -FIRST ROUND OF CUTS

LOCATION: ALL @ MP

MIDDLE SCHOOL: 10AM-12:30PM (9-10TH GRADE CATCHERS @11:30)

9TH-10TH GRADE: NOON-2:30PM (11-12TH GRADE CATCHERS @1:30)

11TH-12TH GRADE: 2:30-UNTIL

JANUARY 16 -2ND ROUND OF CUTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL: AFTER-SCHOOL @ MIDDLE SCHOOL

9-12TH GRADERS: 3:15-UNTIL

JANUARY 17 -3RD ROUND OF CUTS (IF NEEDED)

MIDDLE SCHOOL: AFTER-SCHOOL @ MIDDLE SCHOOL

9-12TH GRADERS: 3:15-UNTIL

MCMS Administrative Team:

• Dr. Efrem Yarber-Principal
• Dr. Lakeisha Walker-Assistant Principal
• Mr. Zachary Griffin-Assistant Principal
• Ms. Laura Nelson- Instructional Coach
• Ms. Traci Bennett-Counselor
• Ms. Robin Hilton-Counselor
• Mrs. Conni Tane-Parent & Family Engagement Specialist

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