
February 22nd! We celebrate our wonderful MCS BUS DRIVERS. MCS appreciates our bus drivers for their hard work and dedication to our students. They keep our students safe every day and we love their smiling faces! Thank you to our entire transportation Department for all you do for our students. Your dedication is AMAZING, and we love you!


The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and say Thank You to Regina Jones. Regina is a Bus Driver for Niota Elementary and McMinn High School. Thank you for the last 9 years of service with McMinn County Schools. Regina has also helped the Transportation Department by driving summer school, after school, and many field trips. Thank you for all you do and the love you give the students of McMinn County!


The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and say Thank You to Lisa Jackson. Lisa is a Special Needs Bus Driver for McMinn County Schools and has been with the Department for 24 years. Lisa is always smiling and keeps us all laughing in the office. Thank you, Lisa, for the care and love you give to the students of McMinn County!


Your Feedback is very important to us. Please take a few minutes and complete our annual family engagement survey. Surveys will be open February 16th to March 1st. and can be found on our website https://www.mcminnschools.com/
Thank you!


February 19th, MCS closed in observance of Presidents Day.


Public announcement:
McMinn County Schools intends on submitting a 21st Community Learning Center Programs Grant through TDOE. Complete application will be available to view after April 1, 2024. Contact Ms. Melasawn Knight with any comments or questions at mknight@mcminncountyschools.com.

We are excited to announce MCS is in the process of applying for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center Program. For more information you can contact Ms. Knight at 423-745-1612 ext 1309.


This is just a reminder that McMinn County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of Presidents' Day. Schools will resume their normal schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Have a great weekend.

MCS celebrates School Resource Officer Day! We appreciate our dedicated team of officers that keep our students safe every day.


Save the Date! MCS Learning Loss Bridge Camp


What a great week celebrating School Counselor week at MCS. We love our counseling team! Thank you for everything you do for our schools, families, students, and staff!
Calhoun: Shelly Tullier
E.K. Baker: Skylar Brannon
Englewood: Laura Carr – not pictured
Mountain View: Leslie Mahoney
Niota: Starr Ross
Riceville: Kayla Lee and Jenna Moses
Rogers Creek: Angel Emrey – not pictured
Central High School: Amber Moore, Jenna Moses, and Glenda Brannon – not pictured
McMinn County High School: Katie Brewster, Kayleigh Smith, Nicole Hooper, Carter Landreth
Supervisor: Ms. Lori Hutchinson – not pictured


MCS had a great week celebrating our school counselors. We have a great team of counselors who go above and beyond for our schools, students, staff, and families every day. We LOVE our school counselors and APPRECIATE everything you do! Shout out to Ms. Lori Hutchinson for being a wonderful supervisor to such a dedicated team.


MCS Parent Teacher Conference Day!. Please check with your school for exact times.


MCS is pleased to welcome our newest Substitute Teachers to our system. If interested in substitute teaching, please see our Job Opportunities link on our McMinn County Schools website. See post to access QR code for online application.



Save the Date! McMinn County Schools is excited to announce registration dates for PreK and K students. More details available soon!


Be on the lookout for the MCS Family Survey, beginning February 12th to February 25th.


School Counseling Week celebrates Ms. Tullier, counselor at Calhoun Elementary. Thank you for all you do for our community, school, students, and families. We appreciate you!


Ms. Ross, we thank you for your support, friendliness, and dedication to Niota Elementary students and families! We celebrate you this week and every day. Happy School Counselor Week!


We continue to celebrate School Counselor Week! Ms. Laura Carr, we appreciate your dedication to Englewood Elementary School and hope you have a wonderful week. Thank you for everything you do for staff, students, and families.


February 13, 2024, is MCS Parent Teacher Conferences. Please check with your schools for exact times.
