Just a reminder, in observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school throughout the Macon County School System on Friday, November 11, 2022. Enjoy your extended weekend and be sure to say THANK YOU to our Veterans!
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The School Nutrition Department will celebrate National Chocolate Day on Friday, October 28th, by giving students who get lunch a free chocolate chip cookie!
Macon Early College (MEC) is currently accepting student enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 school year.
MEC is a high school in Macon County offering a smaller academic environment that fosters growth and success. The early college program prepares students for college, career, and life by developing relationships, responsibility, and respect through relevant and rigorous coursework. MEC serves grades 9-13 and is fully integrated into the Southwestern Community College system. Students have the opportunity to graduate in four or five years with a high school diploma and a two-year Associate’s degree with transferable credits to a four-year university.
Applications are available on their website at mec.macon.k12.nc.us under the Parent Information tab. The deadline to submit an application for rising 9th graders is February 17, 2023 and for rising 10th and 11th grade students the deadline is March 17, 2023.
For additional information, please call the school at 828-524-2002
77 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Reminder for Franklin area schools (with the exception of Macon Early College): Monday, October 31, 2022 and Tuesday, November 1, 2022 are scheduled workdays for the Franklin area. There will be no school for students. Students will return on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
MCS October 24th, 2022 Board Meeting Live Stream
Live stream begins at 6:00pm.
Link to live stream:
https://vimeo.com/event/2544209
Macon County Schools is excited to partner with 828 Vets and Toys for Tots! Please click the link below for important information. You may also contact Jack Brennan at jb@828vets.com or by calling 404-275-9575
https://828vets.com/services/828vetstoysfortots/
Below you will find a link to the video “A Walk Through FHS” that was shown at the Macon County Board of Education/Macon County Board of County Commissioners Joint Meeting earlier this week.
"A Walk Through FHS"
https://vimeo.com/762665961
REMINDER
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING NOTICE-JOINT MEETING
The Macon County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center on the campus of Franklin High School.
During this joint session, LS3P architecture will present the proposed schematic design for Franklin High School. The Board of Education may also conduct other business as needed.
The public is encouraged to attend.
For Immediate Release:
Statement by Macon County Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Baldwin &
MCSO Sheriff Robert Holland
October 12, 2022
This week Macon County School officials and School Resource Officers dealt with a situation that originated on a school bus where two students were making inappropriate statements that other students could hear. These statements were considered to be threatening in manner. This was reported and dealt with immediately which included parental involvement. We are satisfied that everything was handled appropriately and all student resources were utilized in addressing this incident.
We would encourage families to take this opportunity to remind your students that “words do matter” and any statements regarding actions that potentially could harm others will be dealt with swiftly. In this situation the threat of bringing a gun to school was made. We feel these students were not serious and had no intention of carrying out the threat but as these students quickly learned that any such statements will not be tolerated in any of our schools.
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IDEA requires a comprehensive Child Find System to locate children in our area, starting at age 3, with disabilities. As part of our initiative, we are hosting a developmental screening at the Macon County Community Facilities Building.
Special Called Meeting Notice-Joint Meeting
*****LOCATION CHANGE*****
The Macon County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center on the campus of Franklin High School.
During this joint session, LS3P architecture will present the proposed schematic design for Franklin High School. The Board of Education may also conduct other business as needed.
The public is encouraged to attend.
Tamme Youmans, Physical Therapist for Macon County Schools, has been selected as a recipient of the Stephen E. Sallee Award of Excellence. Tamme is one of only 60 to receive this recognition since 1995. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities by expanding access to, promoting, and/or demonstrating the benefits of assistive technology. Congratulations Tamme!
For Immediate Release:
Today at 10:30 am, the Macon County School System (Highlands School) had a county-wide Lock Down exercise. This was only a drill and an opportunity for school faculty and students to work on what to do during an actual Lock Down. Announcements were made throughout this event that it was only a drill. This exercise lasted five minutes or less and was a coordinated effort between school officials, law enforcement and other local agencies.
For Immediate Release:
Today at 9:35 am, the Macon County School System (Franklin area & Nantahala) as well as Southwestern Community College, Trimont Christian Academy, and the Macon County Public Library had a county-wide Lock Down exercise. This was only a drill and an opportunity for school faculty and students to work on what to do during an actual Lock Down. Announcements were made throughout this event that it was only a drill. This exercise lasted five minutes or less and was a coordinated effort between school officials, law enforcement and other local agencies.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING NOTICE-JOINT MEETING
The Macon County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the cafeteria on the campus of Franklin High School.
During this joint session, LS3P architecture will present the proposed schematic design for Franklin High School. The Board of Education may also conduct other business as needed.
The public is encouraged to attend.
OCTOBER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Our regular scheduled meeting of the Macon County Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 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
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September 26th, 2022 Board Meeting Live Stream
Live Stream will begin at 6:00pm.
Link to Live Stream
https://vimeo.com/event/2460047