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Monroe Messages
A Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
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Monroe County Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm
Monroe County Board of Education - 25 Brooklyn Ave, Forsyth, GA
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Congratulations to the Mary Persons High School Literary Team, coordinator and coach Mr. Hernandez, coaches Mr. Clark and Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Brock, Student Teacher, Mr. Pitts and piano accompanist Cameron Wood for being the 2-AAA Literary Region Champions! We are excited to share with you the individual results of our Region Literary Competition.
Region Champion in Girl’s Solo: Anna Corbett
Region Champion in Boy’s Solo: Sam Behrend
Region Champions in Trio: Jazzy Bouie, Marissa Clements and Taelyn James
Region Champions in Quartet: Sam Behrend, Brett Little, Jackson Roller, and John Wyatt Sanders
2nd Place in International Extemporaneous Speaking: Baylor Emami
2nd Place in Argumentative Essay: Roxy Perez
3rd Place in Humorous Interpretation: Abigail Holcomb
3rd Place in Duo Interpretation: Joseph Allen and John Wyatt Sanders
4th Place in Literary Analysis Essay: Amber Boutwell
Along with additional team members Abigail Beasley, Campbell Causey, Sadie Dutton, Ella Hover, Justin Keith, Austin Kennedy, Abigail Kerr, Karl Knight, Kennedy Lumley, Jasmine Walton, and Payton Wilder, Mary Persons High School’s team earned 43 total points to claim the Region Championship Trophy, ahead of 2nd Place Trinity Christian School at 42 points.
All four 1st place event winners will advance to the GHSA AAA State Literary Competition that will be held at Bremen High School on Saturday, March 22nd.
Congratulations to the 2025 Literary Team for an outstanding season!
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Did you know March is National Athletic Training Month? We recognize our athletic trainers - Champion in Healthcare! | |
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The online learning application for the 1st semester of the 2025-2026 school year (August 1, 2025 - December 19, 2025) is open. Parents/Guardians are required to submit one form for each child who will be pursuing online learning with Monroe County Schools regardless if they are currently an online learner.
Purpose
The Monroe County School System Online Learning Program is designed to allow Monroe County Schools students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to receive instruction through a remote learning environment instead of a face-to-face traditional school setting.
Program Overview
The Monroe County School System will offer the Online Learning Program to students in grades 3-12. Under this learning model, students will work from home under the guidance of school instructional personnel and/or a program-assigned facilitator. Students will be supervised and monitored by parents/guardians. Students in elementary, middle, and high school must commit to 18 weeks (semester) in the online format. The demands of an online format are equal to or exceed those of the traditional in-person learning model as online instruction places more responsibility on the student.
A minimum number of hours each week of active online learning will be required of the student. The student will need regular access to a computer for extended amounts of time and will need a reliable high-speed internet connection so the student can participate in discussion forums, access course content, submit assignments, and check their school email account regularly.
Students in grades 3-5 will work from Imagine Learning's Buzz platform. Students in grades 6-12 will be required to enroll in Georgia Virtual School. Imagine Learning's Edgenuity platform may also be offered to students in grades 6-12 for remediation and for students who attend the Monroe County Achievement Center.
Online Learning Program Application Window
The Online Learning Program Application Window will be available until 5:00pm on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Families whose students were online learners in the previous semester must register their students for online learning again for the following semester if they wish to continue. Those previously enrolled in the Online Learning Program must have demonstrated success in their online courses to re-enroll.
This form must be completed by a Parent/Guardian.
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Monroe County Special Olympics is pleased to announce their shirt fundraiser, an opportunity to show your support for the incredible athletes while helping raise funds for this meaningful cause! For the next two weeks, you can purchase a Special Olympics-themed shirt, with proceeds directly benefiting our local athletes and programs.
How to Order:
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Visit Custom Stuff Website.
- Orders will be open from March 1st to March 14th.
- You can choose to have your items shipped to your school for easy pickup. You can also enter a shipping address.
Your support helps create inclusive opportunities for our athletes and ensures they have the resources they need to thrive in competition and beyond. We appreciate your generosity and can’t wait to see our community proudly wearing these shirts in support of Monroe County’s Special Olympics!
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Atrium Health Navicent Mobile Mammography Unit
Atrium Health Navicent Mobile 3D Screening Mammography Unit will visit the following locations:
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Monroe County Middle School & Monroe County High School
27 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, GA 31029
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
TG Scott Elementary
70 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
Find more information or register.
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Best Buddies Talent Show on Monday, March 17 at 6pm in the BOE Auditorium. Admission is free. Bring cash for voting and purchasing merch! | |
State Board of Education member Jason Downey will hold a public hearing for citizens in the 8th Congressional District on Thursday, April 3, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Monroe County Fine Arts Center, 27 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding K-12 public education. Those wishing to speak should sign in upon arrival. For more information, please contact Geraldine Price at gprice@doe.k12.ga.us.
The Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. Individuals who need assistance or auxiliary aids for participation in this public forum are invited to email gprice@doe.k12.ga.us no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
The 8th Congressional District includes the following school districts:
- Atkinson County
- Baldwin County
- Ben Hill County
- Berrien County
- Bibb County (partial)
- Bleckley County
- Brooks County
- Clinch County
- Coffee County
- Colquitt County
- Cook County
- Crisp County
- Dodge County
- Echols County
- Houston County (partial)
- Irwin County
- Jeff Davis County
- Jones County
- Lanier County
- Lowndes County
- Monroe County
- Pulaski County
- Telfair County
- Tift County
- Turner County
- Twiggs County
- Valdosta City
- Wilcox County
- Wilkinson County
- Worth County
Find your congressional district here.
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Monroe County Schools' Summer Camp Expo & Resource Fair
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Monroe County Fine Arts Center Parking Lot
The expo will be held inside in the event of inclement weather.
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The Monroe County Achievement Center is hosting its 8th Annual Fit to Achieve 5K on March 22, 2025. 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!
When: March 22, 2025
Where: Monroe County Achievement Center
Time: 7:00 AM Check-In, 5K begins at 8:00 AM
Entry Fee:
$25/Early Bird through March 7, 2025; $30/ March 8, 2025 -March 22, 2025
T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered by March 7th (There is an upcharge for XXL and above)
Register Online
For more information, please contact the Monroe County Achievement Center at 478-994-7072 or the race directors by email.
Mr. Robert Lindsey
Dr. Kellis Boland
Dr. Margie Bryant
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DECAL and Georgia’s Pre-K Program are partnering with the Path2College 529 Plan, the official college savings plan for the state of Georgia, to sponsor this year’s Pre-K to college sweepstakes.
Four children from across the state will be randomly selected to win a $1,529.00 contribution for their Path2College 529 Plan. The four Pre-K programs that the winners attend will also win a $1529.00 check made payable to their Pre-K program.
Please forward the attached flyer to families with children enrolled in your Pre-K program.
The deadline to enter is March 31, 2025.
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Pre-K registration will begin on Tuesday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m. The process will be solely online again this year. You will click the registration link on the top of our district or school websites. From there, you will be prompted to fill out the registration application and upload your required documents (listed below). You will not need to bring them to the board office. Once you've submitted your application, it will be time-stamped to indicate the order we receive them. Pre-K slots will be filled on a first-come, first served basis, so don't wait. | |
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Required Documents:
Visit our website to learn more about the process and the documents needed.
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Mary Persons High School Theatre presents Madagascar
Saturday, April 26 - 10AM and 2PM
Monroe County BOE Auditorium - 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA
Tickets are $5 per person
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Monroe County Fine Arts Center 2025 Concert Series
Big Fish: An Adventure as Big as Life Itself
May 3 at 6pm
The Temptations Experience featuring The Majestx
August 23 at 7:30pm
Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John
September 20 at 7:30pm
Let's Hang On! America's #1 Frankie Valli Tribute
December 6 at 7:30pm
Season tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $100 each and grant admission to all four shows.
Current season ticket holders, be on the lookout for pre-sale information in your email so you can once again secure your favorite seats.
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Students eligible for reduced-price meals can eat at no cost for the 2024-2025 school year. Apply now! Paper copies are available upon request. One application per household. All information is private and confidential. | | |
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My Ride K-12
Parents and students can access their bus stop location, route, and pick up time on the Tyler's My Ride K-12 mobile app. The app uses vehicle GPS geolocation to show bus arrivals each day.
- Accessible on mobile devices
- Intuitive interface
- Confidential and secure
- Fully integrated with Student Transportation and GPS
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MC Schools App Calendar Feature |
Did you know you can add events from our app directly to your calendar?
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The 2025 Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight | | |
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The fifth iteration of the Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight advances a long-running research series that examines trends in the media consumption of young children, providing insights into the role that technology plays from the crib to the classroom. The last 0 to 8 Census was conducted in early 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, which means that this new report offers a unique post-pandemic examination of changes in children's media use and habits over this time period.
Read more on this topic from Common Sense Media.
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Spring Fling
Funraiser for Jay's Hope on Saturday, March 15 1-5pm at Swint's Candy Company. Bounce houses, games, face painting and more! All proceeds from $10 admission go to benefit Jay's Hope. Donation also welcome.
Supported by Swint's Candy. For any questions, contact 478-342-2517.
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Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at our first ever fashion show, created to help raise funds for The Sunshine Foundation at Rob’s Place. This will be an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Join us for a fashion show featuring our wonderful models, the amazing adults from The Sunshine Foundation at Rob’s Place. Expect an evening filled with style, community, and inspiration, as we come together to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Saturday, March 22nd
6:30 - 9:00PM - Show Starts at 7:30PM
Monroe County Convention Center
475 Holiday Circle - Forsyth, GA 31029
Tickets $40 each
Purchase tickets online
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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 Mr. Jason Flanders 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Mr. Jason Flanders 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved. | | | | |
