Macon County Schools leadership recently engaged in a Professional Learning Community session to align our strategic plan, Pillars of Opportunity, with AVID strategies. This collaboration sets the stage for a dynamic professional development day on February 26th, as we continue working together to empower students and staff for success! #PillarsOfOpportunity #AVID #ProfessionalGrowth
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Congratulations to the Macon Virtual Academy Fall 2024 Graduates!
We are beyond proud of all of you for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout your journey. Your success is a testament to your commitment to excellence, and we can’t wait to see what incredible things you will achieve in the next chapter of your life!
Here’s to new beginnings, endless possibilities, and a future full of success! Congratulations!
Pictured are L-R: Superintendent Josh Lynch, Sheana Dawn Morgan, Jeffry Christopher Casale, Lydia Teresa Dills, Faith Amanda Sanders, and Macon Virtual Academy Principal & Chief Academic Officer Mickey Noe.
* A message from Macon County Schools Superintendent Mr. Josh Lynch *
Macon County School Family,
As we approach the final weeks of the year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and community. Your efforts have made an incredible impact, and I am truly thankful for all that you do.
I wish each of you a Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday season, and a New Year filled with peace, happiness, and countless blessings. Enjoy this well-deserved break, and I look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead!
MCS December 16th, 2024 Board Meeting Live Stream
(Live stream begins at 6:00 pm)
Click the link below to access the live stream.
https://vimeo.com/event/4796406
This Friday, December 20th, students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM to kick off a well-deserved winter break! Enjoy the time to relax, recharge, and have fun with family and friends over the holiday.
Staff will return on January 2 and students will return to class on January 6, 2025.
We wish everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! Stay safe and see you in the new year!
Santa made a special visit to our Central Office today to spread holiday cheer to our adorable Pre-K students! The little ones were overjoyed to meet Santa, share their wishes, and even snap a photo with the jolly man himself!
The magic of the season is alive in our halls, and we couldn't be happier to share these joyful moments with our youngest learners.
Yesterday, East Franklin elementary connected with Mitchell County Schools and had a Christmas party . East Franklin took half a bus, a van and a truck load of supplies and gifts for the OCS students and the entire high school staff. Ms. Miletti and her assistant, KiKi from Franklin High School, Ms. Coggins and her assistant Ms. Wilson from Blue Ridge High School with their OCS students, Mr. Pendergrass from Smoky Mountain High School and 17 student leaders from the HS along with Ms. Foxx, office manager at Jackson County Chamber of Commerce were in attendance. Everyone had a wonderful day with lots of new friendships made among students and adults. East Franklin plans to remain in contact and continue to see how they can support each other. A special shout out to Hannah Cole’s of Sylva, NC that donated the Hills to Hollers hoodie for the 40 students in the OCS class at Mitchell County and to Ms. Miletti's class that made t-shirts that read Appalachian Strong. Also a special shout out to Jackson County Superintendent Dr. Dana Ayers who provided the pizza for the party, and the the MCS CO that sent a ton of supplies!
Together we are WNC Strong!
Open House for Catalyst, a free International and National Award winning STEM program, for June 2025-June 2026, for New Students will be on either January 16, 2025 Virtually from 7PM-8PM or January 18, 2025 in person at NC State University from 10AM-11AM. You must register to attend Open House and only pick one to attend. The Address and link to join are on the registration form when you sign up. Students must be rising Grade 9-12 Students for School Year 2025-2026, in Regular Education, Honors, AP or College Level Classes or the Occupational Course of Study Program to participate and have a documented disability, IEP or 504 Plan. We accept students in Public School, Private School, Charter School or Homeschooled. The link to sign up is: https://go.ncsu.edu/catalyst-open-house-2025 or QR Code:
Our Webpage to learn more about us is: https://sciencehouse.ncsu.edu/studentprograms/catalyst/ or Call Joann Blumenfeld, Catalyst Director at: 919-633-3120 with any questions or email: jrblumen@ncsu.edu.
We are excited to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated and passionate individuals who have been re-elected to serve on our Board of Education! Congratulations Mr. Jim Breedlove, Ms. Melissa Evans and Ms. Hilary Wilkes! Your commitment to our community and to the continued growth of our schools is truly inspiring.
A special shoutout to our remaining Board Chair Jim Breedlove and Vice-Chair Melissa Evans for their outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication. Your guidance and vision are pivotal to our success, and we look forward to the continued positive impact you will make in the coming years.
Here's to a bright future of collaboration, progress, and excellence for our students and schools!
Reminder to all in our district: Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 are Teacher Workdays, meaning no school for students. Wednesday, November 27 is an annual leave day. Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 are Thanksgiving Holidays.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for all the hard work and dedication from our teachers, staff, students, and families. We wish you all a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃🍁
The Macon County Board of Education will hold their Regular Scheduled Meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm at Cartoogechaye Elementary School, located at 3295 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734
The meeting will be live-streamed and can be accessed by visiting www.macon.k12.nc.us
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center is a free resource for families. Click the link below for more information.
https://www.macon.k12.nc.us/o/mcs/article/1883681
Vanessa Long was honored as the 2024 Educator of Excellence at the NC Exceptional Children's Fall Conference. Congratulations Vanessa! Thank you for all you do for our students in Macon County!
In honor of Veterans Day, there will be no school on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Let’s take a moment to reflect and express our deepest gratitude to all the veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your courage and dedication inspire us all.
Thank you for your service!
Special Called Meeting Notice: Monday, December 2, 2024
MCS November 4th, 2024 Board Meeting Live Stream
Live stream begins at 6:00 pm.
Click the link below to access the live stream:
https://vimeo.com/event/4702863
What an incredible day for a groundbreaking ceremony at Highlands School! This is a huge step toward creating an even better learning environment for our students. Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported this amazing milestone! Here’s to a bright future ahead! GO HIGHLANDERS!
A very special THANK YOU to George Young and Backlot Cinemas for the video from our FHS Groundbreaking Ceremony. Click the link below to view! We hope you enjoy!
https://f.io/oy069KzV
Disaster SNAP, a food support program administered by NCDHHS, is one of the relief programs available to counties affected by Hurricane Helene. Disaster SNAP will bring up to $120 million in short-term food benefits to households across Western NC, but we need help to get the message out to families and help them enroll. Applications are only open for 7 days, from Friday Oct.18 through Thursday Oct. 24! Please help us reach families in your school communities this week.
A few high-level notes on Disaster SNAP
(1) Families will get funds on an EBT debit card that can be used to buy groceries and hot food
(2) The program income limits account for disaster-related expenses and losses in income/wages, meaning that families who may not have been eligible for SNAP prior to the hurricane could still be eligible for Disaster SNAP.
(3) Income limits and benefit award is based on household size; a family of 5 may be eligible to receive up to $1,158.
(4) ALL families can apply for Disaster SNAP. Immigrant and undocumented families can also apply and foreign passports are an accepted form of ID.
(5) Families who are already enrolled in SNAP benefits through NC Food and Nutrition Services do NOT have to apply for Disaster SNAP.
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