The Macon County Board of Education has approved the 2025-2026 school calendars. Please click the link below to access.
https://www.macon.k12.nc.us/documents/resources/calendars/344200
MCS January 27th, 2025 Board Meeting Live Stream
(Live stream begins at 6:00 pm.)
Click the link below to access the live stream.
https://vimeo.com/event/4876995
Macon County Schools-Franklin area will operate on a regular schedule for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.
Due to frigid temperatures and extra time needed for buses to idle prior to running routes, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will operate two-hour delay for tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. Please stay warm and be safe!
Due to the forecasted single-digit temperatures, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd. The extreme cold conditions will prevent buses from starting and additional idle time is necessary to ensure the fleet runs safely and effectively.
Important Weather Update for Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Due to the forecasted single-digit temperatures, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. The extreme cold conditions will prevent buses from starting on time, and additional idle time is necessary to ensure the fleet runs safely and effectively.
Please plan accordingly and stay warm!
Reminder: The Macon County School System will be CLOSED this Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students and staff will return on Tuesday, January 21st.
Macon County Schools-Franklin area will operate on a regular schedule for Friday, January 17, 2025 with no buses on icy roads.
Special Called Meeting Notification:
Macon County Schools-Franklin area will operate on a two hour delay on Thursday, January 16, 2025 with no buses on icy roads.
Due to continued icy conditions on many secondary roads and freezing temperatures expected again tonight and tomorrow morning, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will have a Remote Learning Day on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Due to continued icy conditions on secondary roads and freezing temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow morning, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will have a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
On Tuesday, January 7, PowerSchool alerted North Carolina public schools to a cybersecurity incident impacting student and teacher data across their global client base, including school systems in multiple states. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) notified us on January 11 that PowerSchool confirmed that the threat had been contained and that the compromised data was not shared and had been destroyed. For additional information concerning the breach and measures to protect against identity theft, please see the memorandum on our website via the link below.
https://5il.co/34ydn
January is School Board Appreciation Month!
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, leadership, and hard work of our school board members. Their commitment to ensuring the success of our students and the strength of our community is invaluable. Thank you for all you do to support our schools, staff, students and families!
Your passion for education and relentless advocacy make a lasting impact every day. We appreciate you!
Macon County Board of Education: Jim Breedlove-Board Chair, Melissa Evans-Board Vice-Chair, Stephanie Laseter-Board Member, Hilary Wilkes-Board Member, Diedre Breeden-Board Member and Josh Lynch-Superintendent of Schools/Secretary to the Board of Education.
Due to continued icy conditions on secondary roads and freezing temperatures expected tonight and tomorrow morning, Macon County Schools- Franklin area will have a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025.
Due to the forecast of heavy snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions in our area and with our region under a winter storm warning, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025 for the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and school family.
Today, we celebrate and honor the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. On Law Enforcement AppreciationDay, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all law enforcement officers for their unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice.
A special shoutout goes to our School Resource Officers (SROs) – thank you for your continued dedication to our schools, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students every single day. Your presence and support mean the world to our children, educators, and families.
We are grateful for each of you who works tirelessly to protect and serve. Your efforts don't go unnoticed, so today and every day, we say THANK YOU!
Join us for our Exceptional Children's Assistance Center Parent Information Night- January 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm at South Macon Elementary School.
Due to inclement weather conditions, Macon County Schools-Franklin area- will operate on a 3-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 with no buses on icy roads.
The Macon County Board of Education will hold their Regular Scheduled Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 beginning at 6:00 pm at East Franklin Elementary School, located at 100 Watauga Street, Franklin, NC 28734
The meeting will be live-streamed and can be accessed by visiting www.macon.k12.nc.us
