6th grader, Camilla Renfroe, was nominated by Ms. DeVane who says that she "is always motivated to put forth her very best effort in all that she does. Not only is she self-motivated and works at an exemplary level, she also encourages her classmates to do the same."

7th grader, Zachariah Stewart, was nominated by Ms. Black who says that he "is a great role model to his peers. Not only does he work hard to complete all of his assignments, but he cares about the quality of his work as well. He is very respectful, and polite; this young man speaks to me every morning and tells me to have a good day upon leaving class. Additionally, he does not mind lending a helping hand."

Congratulations to both of these deserving students! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations! MCMS has been awarded a Big Green Jumpstart Mini-Grant from the Big Green Jumpstart Program, to rebuild the raised garden beds and expand the garden.

This grant includes $2,000 and professional development to support the sustainability and long-term success of our school garden.

Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor, Ms. Skyler Lempert, worked on this and will oversee the grant at MCMS. This grant along with one awarded to the TGS SOAR program and Garden Club are intended to and will be used to improve and expand the Monroe County School gardens and provide more local, fresh produce to Monroe County School students.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Look at these fabulous scarecrows on the Forsyth square created by our very own MCMS Best Buddies AND the MCMS Jr. Beta Clubs! Please take a minute to vote here for both of them! We hope they both win!

6th grade parents, we need your help with the Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday, Nov 14, so please sign up here or scan the QR code. If you'd like to see what has been claimed, please see this spreadsheet. You can also Venmo a donation to @hstick44 if that's easier. Thanks for helping to show MCMS how much we appreciate all they do for our students!

Please join us for our Fall production of Fairy Tales: After Hours!

November 16 at 6 pm

Tickets $5

Monroe County Fine Arts Center

27 Brooklyn Avenue

Tickets will be available at the door, and doors open at 5:30 pm.

ONE MORE DAY!

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Friday, 10.27

Future Me Drug

& Bully Free

Future Self

(Career Day)

TONIGHT!!

It's Family Literacy Night! Thursday, October 26, from 5 - 6 pm in the grassy area behind the school. We'll have literacy games and snacks, and all MCMS students & families are welcome!

TRUNK OR TREAT & SILENT AUCTION

FOOD •PRIZES •& MORE!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023

6:00PM-8:00PM | FREE EVENT

MONROE COUNTY FINE ARTS CENTER

(a donation box will be set up in the MCMS lobby for candy donations - the Special Olympics committee would love any & all help to support the event & thanks you in advance!)

Professor STEM's Science Show November 9 at 6pm at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. Open to all Monroe County Schools' K-8 students.

How to Arm Your Child Against Bullying

And why are kids so mean to each other, anyway?

• What does bullying look like?
• How and when should I talk to my child about bullying?
• What are the best ways to stop bullying?

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.

Monroe County Middle School

School Council 2023-25

Meet your MCMS School Council representatives!

Christina Barfield has two kids in Monroe County Schools and is a former teacher in the district who now owns her own insurance and retirement planning agency serving Middle Georgia. She is honored to serve as the chair of the MCMS School Council and encourages parents to “reach out with any observations, concerns, and celebrations that you might not feel comfortable taking directly to teachers & admin.” 

Annie Biers is married to Michael, and they are raising four children, all of whom attend Monroe County schools. Annie also owns Arena Counseling in Forsyth, specializing in child and adolescent counseling.

Dr. Kevin Floyd is the associate dean for the School of Computing at Middle Georgia State University. He has four kids; two attend Hubbard Elementary, and his oldest son is a sixth grader at MCMS.

Lauri McBrayer and her family have been in Monroe County for three and a half years. She has two daughters in the Monroe County School system and is excited to serve on the school council for MCMS for the next two years.

Sherri Wynn is in her 23rd year of teaching, and while most of her time has been spent teaching math, she has also taught science, social studies, and ELA. She has three grandchildren currently attending Monroe County Schools.

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. Karr and Mr. Stevick.

Congratulations to the MCMS Competition Cheer team on another 1st place win! Good luck this Saturday in the last competition of the year!

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

Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX  Dr. Jim Finch 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Mr. Lance Rackley 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved.