February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week. Monroe County Schools celebrates all of our district counseling. Thank you for all you do!

Red Out Friday is February 9, 2024. Wear Red to support Forsyth's own, Malik Herring in the Super Bowl on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Congratulations to Mrs. Glennisha Watkins, the KBS Teacher of the Year!

February is Black History Month.

Dr. Yarber, Dr. Walker and Mr. Griffin present the MCMS Teacher of the year, Mrs. Swafford! Congratulations and well done!

The students and staff of TG Scott Elementary proudly present Imagine A Dragon: A New Musical. February 8 & 9 at 6:30pm. Performed at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed!

The Monroe County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 5:30pm. The meeting will start in the Board of Education Auditorium.

Monroe County Schools will be closed February 19 & 20 for Winter Break.

The MCMS Robotics Team printed 3D Tackleboxes for their next competition! Way to go!

Clean out your closet and help us raise money for a great cause! The MPHS Global Classroom is collecting used sneakers to recycle. Donations of any size are accepted. No dress shoes or sandals, please. Donations can be dropped off at the MPHS main campus office or with Ms. Chung (Room 507) or Ms. Calhoun (Room 509).

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

How to access the My Ride K-12 mobile application

1. Download “My Ride K-12” from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

2. After the app installation is complete, open My Ride K-12.

3. When prompted to find your school district, search for the name of the school district your child attends. If you need assistance, please contact your school district.

4. Once you have selected your district, you will proceed to the login page. If you do not already have a registered email, click ‘Register’.

5. To register, enter your email address, password, and name.

6. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Click on the link in your email to confirm your registration through the My Ride K-12 website.

7. Log in, then find a student by going to My Students and choosing the + button. This will present the Add Student screen.

8. Enter your child's student ID (lunch number) and birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) to find your student. Repeat this step to add additional students. If you need assistance, please contact your school district.

9. Once you have linked to a student, click on that student’s profile to see all relevant transportation information.

10. Press the ‘Share’ button to share a student link with someone else. Enter the email of the person you would like to share with. That person will receive a confirmation email that will automatically link them to the shared student(s). Recipients must register with My Ride K-12, if they have not already done so, to access the student information.

11. Regularly check for updates to ensure that your device is running the latest version of the app.

12. Remain logged in to the app to receive district notifications, even when the app is not actively running.

The MPHS JROTC held their annual 8th grade recruiting Drive Event where the JROTC cadets demonstrated the many activities they do in the JROTC program. The 8th graders observed the Raiders building a rope bridge, JROTC Physical Training on the Obstacle Course, Drill Team and Color Guard demonstration, and the Rifle team shooting some targets on the new electronic range, Over 100 8th graders showed interest JROTC program and with a good turnout next year, we could make our JROTC Corps of Cadets the biggest group ever!

The Monroe County Achievement Center is hosting its 7th Annual Fit to Achieve 5K on March 23, 2024. 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 23, 2024

Where: Monroe County Achievement Center

Time: 7:00 AM Check-In; 5K begins at 8:00 AM

Entry Fee:

$25/Early Bird through March 8, 2024

$30/ March 8, 2023 - March 23, 2024 

T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered by March 8th (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

For more information, please contact the Monroe County Achievement Center at 478-994-7072 or the race directors by email.

Dr. Kellis Boland - kellis.boland@mcschools.org

Sarah Alford - sarah.alford@mcschools.org

Dr. Margie Bryant - campbellmargie@hotmail.com

The Georgia Parent Survey was developed to measure parent perceptions of school climate at your child’s school. Your opinion is very important to us. Your survey responses are confidential and will be combined with the survey responses of other parents at your child’s school to identify areas in need of improvement. It should only take ten or fifteen minutes to complete the survey. Click the graphic or click here to follow this link. Thank you for your time and participation.

Don't miss Young Elvis & the Blue Suedes at the Monroe County Fine Art Center on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Rock to the King's greatest hits like "Can't Help Falling in Love,” "Blue Suede Shoes," and Jailhouse Rock." 

Endorsed by the Rockabilly Music Hall of Fame Museum and The Louisiana Hayride, this show is a must-see! And, it’s part of the 2024 Forsythia Festival, which means a rockin' good time is guaranteed!

Tickets range from $25 - $35 and are on sale now.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Pre-K registration will begin on Monday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m. The process will be solely online 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. 

Required Documents:

• Original Certified Copy of Birth Certificate 
• Social Security Card
• Ear-Eye-Dental Form (Form 3300)
• Georgia Immunization Form (Form 3231)
• Proof of Residency
• Affidavit of Residency

Visit our website to learn more about the process and the documents needed. 

Backpack Buddies is a community organization that raises money and collects funds to support Monroe County's hungry children and bridge the gap between school meals. To learn more about our organization's mission and how you can make an impact, click here.

Make Screen Time Safe and Positive

Use planners to inspire conversations about tech use as a family. Entertainment and tech have the potential to spark meaningful conversations. Tech planners are a great way for kids to have a shared understanding of how your family makes the most out of entertainment and tech time.

Click here to access Family Tech Planners from Common Sense Media.

Monroe County Library Events

Want to learn how to build an app, design a video game, and change the world through code? Sign up now for Girls Who Code by using the link below. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Sign up by clicking here or at the Monroe County Library.

4-H Events

2024 Friends of the Library Spring Cleaning Event (Book Sale and Yard Sale)

Join the Friends of the Library as they clear their book sale inventory and host a community yard sale to support the Library.

March 9th, 10AM - 1PM

Pre-Registration is required. Registration is open! You may register online or in person. Email librarymonroecounty@gmail.com (put subject line SPRING YARD SALE) or call 478-994-7025 to reserve your spot.

Click here to register as a vendor.

All proceeds will help support the Friends of the Monroe County Library.

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 2024. All Rights Reserved.