For Immediate Release:
Our perimeter lock down has now been lifted.
For Immediate Release:
We were made aware of a threat against schools in a neighboring county. The threat originated from a resident of Macon County. The threat was reported to Macon County Sheriff's Office. Out of an abundance of caution a perimeter lockdown has been initiated within schools of Macon County. Again, we are aware of NO threat directed toward any of our schools, students or staff.
Completed PreK Applications must be returned to the Central Office by Friday, April 21, 2023.
On Tuesday, March 28, the NC Center for Safer Schools Executive Director Karen Fairley and a member of her staff visited the Macon County School District. Ms. Fairley met with Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin and his leadership team to discuss school safety in Macon County. Following a group discussion, Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin and Safety and Security Coordinator Robert Holland gave Executive Director Fairley and her staff member a tour of Union Academy, Franklin High School, Macon Middle School and Mountain View Intermediate School. During the tours, Director Fairley spoke with administrators, teachers and students regarding any concerns they may have regarding safety and security. Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin stated, “It was a privilege to have someone who has a vested interest in our students and staff to come all the way from Raleigh to the far west.” Ms. Fairley has already made plans to return to Macon County in the near future to further build on the working relationships with members of our schools system. Dr. Baldwin concluded “School safety remains a top priority for Macon County Schools and any information or assistance we can get from our leaders in Raleigh is always welcomed.”
Our regular scheduled meeting of the Macon County Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 beginning at 6:00 pm at Highlands School.
The meeting will be live-streamed and can be accessed by visiting www.macon.k12.nc.us
SPRING BREAK REMINDER:
There will be no school in the Franklin area, Highlands, or Nantahala beginning Monday, April 3- Friday, April 7, 2023. Students & staff will return on Monday, April 10, 2023.
There will be no school for Macon Early College beginning Wednesday, April 5-Friday, April 7, 2023. MEC students and staff will return on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Enjoy your Spring Break!
MCS March 27th, 2023 Board Meeting Live Stream
(Live stream begins at 6:00pm)
Click the link below to access the live stream:
https://vimeo.com/event/3218813
We would like to wish Mission Health athletic Trainer Will Mathiowdis a very happy National Athletic Trainers month. Will and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital provides quality healthcare to our athletes at Highlands School and we are fortunate to partner with them. @missionhealthnc @HighlandsCashiersHospitalNC
Friday morning blue lights lit up Franklin High School for a great cause. Macon County Schools and Franklin’s Chick-Fil-A partnered with Macon County Sheriff’s Office and Franklin Police Department this morning to provide free meals to students who arrived to school wearing their seatbelts and arriving in a safe manner. Thank you to all who participated, but more importantly thank you to our students for showing up safely.
Happy Friday to all!
The Macon County School System would like to salute Franklin High School and Macon Middle School Mission Health Athletic Trainers- Lynette Gibson and Justin Byland as well as Angel Medical Center for their essential role in providing quality healthcare for our Panther student athletes every day. We are fortunate to partner with you. Happy National Athletic Trainers month! @missionhealthnc @AngelMedCenter
Today, Monday, March 20th and tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21st are mandatory workdays for Franklin area schools. This DOES NOT include Macon Early College. Macon Early College is in session today.
Please keep in mind that Franklin area schools follow the Franklin area school calendar. Macon Early College follows the Macon Early College calendar. Highlands School and Nantahala School also have their own calendars. If you have questions or need a copy of any of the school calendars, please contact Macon County Schools Administrative Offices at 828-524-3314.
Just a reminder, tomorrow, Monday, March 20, 2023 & Tuesday, March 21, 2023 are mandatory workdays for the Franklin area. Students will return on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Tomorrow, Monday, March 20, 2023 is a mandatory workday for Nantahala School. Students will return on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
South Macon Elementary students and faculty would like to thank Mr. Kyle Barrington and the students in his Carpentry 1 class!
We are extremely grateful for the beautiful tables his students built for our students and community.
**Macon County Schools 2023 Graduation Dates**
National School Social Work Week- March 5-11, 2023
The School Social Work Association of America is celebrating National School Social Work Week, held this year from March 5-11. During that week, schools, communities and partners acknowledge and recognize school social workers for all they do to support students, families and communities.
This year's theme is "We Rise." School social workers rise to share hope; to listen and understand; to challenge inequities; and to support all students.
Thank you to all our school social workers for everything you do!
Due to the forecast of high winds and strong storms, Macon County Schools-Franklin area- will be dismissing at 12:30pm today.
Budget Work Session- March 14, 2023 8:30 am, Macon County Schools Administrative Offices
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Our regular scheduled meeting of the Macon County Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Board Room of the Macon County Schools Administrative Offices.
The meeting will be live-streamed and can be accessed by visiting www.macon.k12.nc.us
2023-2024 Nantahala School Calendar
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3129/MCS/2821575/2023-2024_Nantahala_School_Calendar.pdf
2023-2024 Macon Early College Calendar
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3129/MCS/2819898/2023-2024_Macon_Early_College_Calendar.pdf