Monday, October 23rd, McMinn County Schools will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. You will need to check with your school for specific times. We hope to see you there!
In accordance with the TISA provision, T.C.A. § 49-3-112, our school district will be submitting our annual accountability report to the Tennessee DOE. This report outlines our goals, strategies, and associated budget for academic year 2023-24. Before submitting this report by November 1st, we are inviting all community members to review and provide any suggestions or comments.
Your feedback is vital in ensuring that our strategies and goals align with the needs and aspirations of our community. We appreciate your active participation in this process. McMinn County Schools will be collecting feedback until October 27th. Thank you.
Visit https://mcminnschools.com/TISA for more information.
Teacher Workday: Monday, October 16th. Classes resume Tuesday, October 17th.
Today our focus is on - What can parents do at home to help a child with characteristics of dyslexia?
For more information:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/special-education/dys/sped_understanding_dyslexia.pdf
Today our focus is on - What are schools doing to help a child with characteristics of dyslexia?
For more information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/special-education/dys/sped_understanding_dyslexia.pdf
Today we focus on - Approximately 1 in 5 school age children demonstrate some of the characteristics of dyslexia - some of these students have a formal diagnosis but most do not.
For more information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/special-education/dys/sped_understanding_dyslexia.pdf
Today's focus is on - Schools do not diagnose a student with dyslexia.
For more information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/special-education/dys/sped_understanding_dyslexia.pdf
MCS celebrates World Mental Health Day.
Follow us this week for a series of information about students with characteristics of dyslexia. Check back each day for new information.
For more information:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/special-education/dys/sped_understanding_dyslexia.pdf
Fall Break: Oct. 9th to 13th! We hope everyone has a great Fall Break Week!
MCS will be closed for Fall Break 10/9-10/13 and Teacher Workday 10/16. Students will return to class Tuesday, October 17, 2023. We wish all our families a safe and relaxing break.
MCS has an app! You can download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3vGQdma or iPhone: https://apple.co/2RbVT8F
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to recognize James Jackson for his 17 years of service as a Bus Driver for Niota Elementary School and McMinn County High School. James has also driven for the After School and Summer School Tutoring Programs. We appreciate the hard work, dedication and continuous smiles James gives to the transportation squad!
We hope you enjoy the McMinn Monthly Elementary Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter. Our elementary schools have a lot of exciting activities planned for this month. Basketball season will begin soon. We are looking forward to a great season.
MCS will be closed during Fall Break- October 9th-13th and Teacher Workday- October 16th. Classes will resume on October 17th.
Welcome to MCS! Last week training was provided to our newest substitute teachers. Thank you for your dedication to our students and schools.
Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! We love our school custodians! MCS appreciates your hard work and caring for our students and schools!
MCS celebrates National Principal Month in October! We appreciate Mr. James Gilbert, Aim principal and Mr. Kevin Edwards, CTE principal. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students, families, and schools.
MCS celebrates National Principal Month by recognizing our amazing elementary principals. Calhoun - Mr. Jon Franks, E.K. Baker - Mr. Cody Casteel, Englewood - Ms. Kristi Darnell, Moutain View - Ms. Mindy Casteel, Niota - Mr. David McDonald, Riceville - Mr. Glen Puryear, Rogers Creek - Ms. Amanda Falls. Thank you for caring for our students, schools, and staff. MCS has the best team of principals leading our schools, and we appreciate your hard work and dedication to our families and communities.
MCS celebrates National Principal Month in October. We appreciate Mr. Joe Young, principal of McMinn County High School, and Mr. Jacob Slack, principal of Central High School. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our families, students, and schools! Thank you for all you do!
