Our winter book fair will be held Mar. 3-Mar. 14 We have a goal of selling 250 books. Any help will be appreciated. Visit our book fair website for an opportunity to purchase even more books. We also have the eWallet option again where your student can purchase books cash free. Visit that link here. 

Please fill out these questionnaires to help yearbook staff complete yearbook pages. 

Celebrity Look-A-Likes Questionnaire

6th and 7th grade only (8th grade has already these questions)

Netflix Questionnaire

6th, 7th, 8th grades

Please fill out this form for the 8th grade section of the yearbook. Some of your answers may be used in other parts of the yearbook as well. The yearbook cover is awesome! We hope you plan on purchasing one. 

Eighth grade congratulatory ads are now available to purchase. These are on sale until Nov. 11. The letter was sent home with grade cards. You can also download letter and form to print. 

Yearbooks are now on sale. Cost is $30 for a yearbook, $6 for name tag, and $5 for icon added on a name tag. Deadline to order at school is Dec. 16, 2022. Yearbooks can be ordered online at balfour.com, paid over the phone using a credit/debit card, or send cash or check to school with form filled out. Forms were sent home with grade cards or you can click here to down and print another. 

Link to purchase ticket for the MCMS vs. Taylor Co game on Thursday, Sept. 22. 

School Day pictures and fall sports pictures including football, cheer and softball will be taken on Wednesday, September 28. Red Elephant Studios will be taking our pictures again. All picture orders will be prepaid ONLY. Order forms will be sent home soon. Everyone will have a picture taken for the yearbook. 

Calling all students!

Ever wanted to see the world and experience another city? Well now you can! Pack your bags, we are off to Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2023! Bring your parent/guardian to our in-person informational meeting on Monday, September 19^th at 6:00 PM to learn more about our upcoming trip. We are very excited for our next adventure – join us!

Please RSVP online by clicking here: http://bitly.ws/u6yb! RSVP is mandatory. We will be announcing special one-time offers, and enrollment deadlines at the meeting. With that being said, it will be necessary to come to the meeting in order to be considered and participate in this trip.

See you there!

Boys 6th grade basketball parent meeting will be Monday night, Sept. 12th at 5:30 Pm in the MCMS cafeteria. All players will need to submit an updated KHSAA physical prior to beginning practice.

Vote for ONE girl to be the 2022 MCMS Homecoming Queen.

Homecoming is Thursday, Sept. 1 starting at 5:00. All MCMS students are admitted free to the games. 

MCMS 21st CCLC  will start on Monday, Aug. 29. All students may stay afterschool. Everyone must be picked up before 5:00. Please come to the glass doors at the gym entrance. Tutoring is offered every day. Also, an activity will be held each day.

2022 MCMS Homecoming Candidates

6th graders: Ellie Poland, Bella Cleary, MaKinley Coffelt, Sophie Anderson, Cariana Rowland, Kendall Wright, Avery Craighead, McKenna Britton, and Kira Blakley (not shown)

7th graders: Bryna Cain, Bella Baxter, Hadley Wood, Karidee McClendon, Zakilee Bennett, Kimber Turner, Riley Roper, Kynsley Bacon, and Jenna Ballard

8th graders: Tahlia Sheffield, Kyley Craighead, Keely Moss, Rylee Gee, Addisyn Belcher, Allie Simmons, Macy McNew, Sarah Thompson, and Kynley Gee

Homecoming Queen will be crowned on Sept. 1 before the football game vs. Monterey, Tn.

All students and staff are encouraged to show school spirit and dress up for homecoming week, Aug. 29-Sept. 2.

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held Aug. 29- Sept. 2 in the library. The proceeds from the Book Fair is used to purchase new books for our students. Books may also be order online. Visit our book fair homepage to see what else is available. 

If you are not a 6th grade, please go to your grade. 

Click here to vote for 6th grade homecoming candidates. Vote for eight candidates. 

If you are not a 7th grader, stop and go to the right class.

Click here to vote for 7th grade candidates. Vote for eight candidates. 

If you are not an 8th grader, stop and go to your grade level.

Click here to vote for 8th grade homecoming candidates. Vote for eight candidates. 

Please fill out this form to enroll your student. 

Click on this link to Choose 3 electives in order of importance. You will make a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. We cannot guarantee that you will get your first choice, but we will do our best.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders:

If you are interested in applying for Media Class and/or Library Assistant for the 2022-2023 school year, click on those links. Make sure to be logged in with student email before filling out the application, otherwise you will not be able to fill it out. Please read the information at the top on the form to explain more about these classes.

Mrs. Virginia King, financial secretary at MCMS, was awarded the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Office Professional of the Year for 2022. Mrs. Virginia contributes significantly to the efforts of the administrative team and is described by her colleagues as a strong pillar who supports everyone. With a positive attitude she greets students, staff, parents, and all visitors with a smile. We are so proud of Mrs. Virginia and we are so glad she is part of MCMS. 

Congratulations to Claire Myatt, Maddie Simpson, Paityn Skaggs, and Bryson Fox. These students have been selected for the Rogers Explorers Program. The Rogers Explorers program is an intensive three-day, two-night program focused on cultivating skills in leadership, technology, math, science, and community service. It is developed, coordinated, and supervised by The Center for Rural Development in partnership with University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson College, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Asbury University, and Union College. For more information, visit centeryouthprograms.com.

Congratulations to Hunter Rich, Dennis Staples, Balin Whitaker, Mason Woods, and Preston Page for placing 2nd in State STLP Minecraft competition. These students worked many hours on their Minecraft build. Here is a link to view https://youtu.be/mwacZv8FX9o.

If you are a parent of a 6th grader for the 2022-2023 school year, please fill out this form to allow us to better understand the needs of our students. 

Any students interested in attending 21st Century Summer Academy needs to fill out this form.

Please take this quick survey for STLP group's Full Steam Ahead project. 

Attention Baseball parents and fans:

If you will be attending the MCMS vs BGJHS baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 26, you must purchase your ticket online. Tickets will go on sale at 7 AM on March 26th. No tickets will be available at the game.

http://sites.google.com/bgreen.../bghs-athletics/get-tickets

If you would like to purchase a t-shirt for the Bully Walk sponsored by the Jr. Guard, please see this form. Shirts start at $10 and need to be ordered by April 1. 

Last year our middle and high school was awarded the first Purple Star school in KY! This program was created to to support military-connected youth.

Media class is collecting information to complete their yearbook. We want everyone to fill out this form. If you need help in creating a Bitmoji or have troubles with adding Bitmoji to the form, a media class student will be available to help.

Anyone in grades 7th or 8th grade interest in playing tennis this year, please contact Coach Blevins for girls team or Coach Sheffield for boys team by February 10th. The girls team will have a team meeting on February 16th.

Attention 8th Graders:

Fill out this form to select your schedule for Friday, Dec. 17. 

Attention 7th Graders:

Fill out this form to select your schedule for Friday, Dec. 17.

Attention 6th Graders:

Select your schedule for Friday, Dec. 17 by filling out this form. 

Media Class is working on yearbook pages and needs your help. Please fill out this form by Friday, Nov. 19. If we need more information and pictures from you, we will let  you know. Thanks for your help. 

The Yearbook Staff wants to know more about ALL MCMS students and staff and may use information given in the survey for pages in the 2022 yearbook. Click here for the survey. Remember you must be logged in using school email. Please complete the survey by Friday, Dec. 12. 

Attention 8th Graders-

Please fill out this form. Media class will include your favorite quote along side of your school picture and baby picture. Baby picture should be given to Brayden, Branson, Layni, or Zayli by Dec. 3. 

Fill out this form. Media Class is working on yearbook ideas and my use this as part of the design. 

Order the 2022 MCMS Yearbook NOW. Information is being sent home attached to grade card. Fill out the form and return to Miss Holder by Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. Order can also be placed online using credit/debit card. There is a surcharge to order online. 

Cost of a yearbook is $30. Name plate is $6 and there are additional add-ons that can be seen on the order form for $5. There will be NO extra yearbooks ordered, so make sure to order yours before the deadline.  

Reserve space in the 2022 yearbook to congratulate your 8th grader. Information will be attached to grade card being sent home this week or can be viewed here. Form, picture(s), and payment should be sent to Miss Holder by Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. 

Join students and staff from schools across Kentucky and sign the pledge. The focus will be on the multi-faceted brilliance of what it means to be a safety star in school and in life. From the acts of kindness and respectfulness to following all safety rules and guidelines, being a true SAFETY STAR includes shining bright in all these areas. These outstanding students put others first without focusing on themselves.

MCMS Falcon Football Team finished the season with a 7-1 record. The biggest accomplishment for this team is winning District Championship over Glasgow 14-6. Congratulations to the team!

Important Information 

Vote for ONE girl. The girl with the most votes will be crowned 2021 MCMS Homecoming Queen. The homecoming festivities will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 5:30. Remember all middle school students get in free to home games. 

Select your grade level and vote for EIGHT girls to be homecoming queen candidates. You must be logged in with student account in order to vote. 

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Annual Non-discrimination Notice

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Monroe County School System are hereby notified that the Monroe County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability in employment, vocational programs offerings, admissions criteria, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Youth Football Sign-Up dates are July 26 (3-5), July 27 (5-7 pm), and July 31 (9-11 am) at the stadium.  Please see the link below for the Sign-up Form.

Monroe County Football Little League Sign-up Form

The following slides are to inform parents and community members of the MCDS plan for returning to in-person instruction for the 21-22 school year.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools document, along with the Kentucky Department of Education's recommendations, were used to create our plan.

MCDS plan for returning to in-person instruction for the 21-22 school year

Enrollment is now open for the Monroe County School District 2021-2022 school year. Please complete one form for each student in your household. Other paperwork will need to be completed at our school's open house events.

https://forms.gle/C93tkG6Dim1KnArf7

All students will be taking the K-PREP test this year. In-person students will test May 4-7 with schedule varying based on grade level.

Virtual learners will be coming into the building to test. Sixth grade will test May 10, 7th grade May 11, and 8th grade May 12. Virtual learners will be fed breakfast and lunch on testing day. All students should wear a mask and bring in school-issued chromebook and charger. Chromebook and charger will be taken up once test is finished. 

Registration Form for Summer Learning Academy

https://forms.gle/cTJnogFVk4Fnr5RK6

Please see attached informational slides and application for the Senate Bill 128 supplemental school year. All requests for the supplemental year must be submitted to the Monroe County Board of Education by April 30th at 3:30 PM. The application will also be available to print from our district website: www.monroe.kyschools.us. If you have any questions, please contact Christie Biggerstaff or Kathy Taylor at 270-487-5456.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please wear blue this Thursday, April 1st, to show your support!

Monroe County Youth Theatre will perform “ The Haunting of Chip Lake Lodge ” for the public on Friday, March 26th & March 28th.  Click the link below for more information:

The Haunting of Chip Lake Lodge 

Click the link below to fill out kindergarten, preschool, and head start registration

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgKaBTRRgrdJ7NouSDAS0BFBQSKfbIznkScgYw8PsCtcOl2w/viewform

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the MCSD will not have in-person classes tomorrow, Thursday, February 11, 2021, and will be all virtual. Stay safe!

School will be closed on February 15th in honor of Presidents Day.

***Update: Parent Night will be rescheduled at a later day. 

The Monroe County Middle School will be conducting our 2021 8th Grade Basketball Parent Night Ceremony on Monday, February 1st at 5:30 pm. There will be no games, just the Parent Night Ceremony honoring all of our 8th grade boys and girl basketball players, cheerleaders, and volleyball players. 

Only the parents/guardians of these athletes will be admitted to the event; there will be no charge for attendance. The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube channel. 

The 2021 Rogers Explorers application is now open. This program is a 3 day summer leadership program. Students apply during their 8^th grade year. Everything is on Google Classroom. The code is nrwn4zs. Students can work at their own pace instead of filling out the application all at once. They will have until February 28 at 11:59 p.m. to finish 6 assignments listed below. Please contact Mrs. Turner if you have any questions. 

Below are the assignments for the application process.

Advanced tickets we be sold on Monday from 8-2pm at the MCMS reception desk for the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game. Due to COVID-19 regulations, attendance will be limited to 15% capacity. Parents/guardians only will be allowed to purchase 2 tickets per player. Coaches cards will be honored, but will be counted toward the 2 ticket per player limit.

On January 4th, 2021 the MCSD will return to in-person classes. Parents, please complete the form below and choose either in-person or virtual learning to help us prepare for our return to school.

https://forms.gle/xU2ffLZedS5UJoE88

Lunch Menus for January 2021

GES
JHC
TES
MCMS
MCHS

The MCSD will return to in-person classes on Monday, January 4, 2021. Parents, if you haven’t, please complete the survey to indicate if your child will be in-person or virtual beginning 1/4/21.  The survey can be found on the Monroe County School District Facebook Page.

We were unable to host our annual fall book fair. So this our opportunity to support our library. If you are thinking about a book, activity, or  for your child as a Christmas gift, please consider ordering it through our Online Book Fair. The book fair will last from Nov. 23- Dec. 6. Here is the link. Thank you for your support. 

Tonight's broadcast of the away football game against Metcalfe can be viewed by going to the following link:

https://www.metcalfe.kyschools.us/

Boys and girls basketball games for tonight, Nov. 9, have been canceled. 

Moving to 100% Virtual Learning FAQs

* We will return to in person learning on November 10, 2020.

* There will be NO school on November 2 and 3, 2020 (virtual or in person).

* Students should have received a chromebook today at school but if they didn't, call the school tomorrow to schedule an appointment to pickup a chromebook.

* Deep cleaning will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week at each school. There will be no teaching staff at schoo on Tuesday and Wednesday. School administrators will be at school and custodians on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday of this week we will be at 50% capacity for our teaching staff. Therefore, if your student needs in person tutoring, you will need to call the school and schedule an appointment.

* Wee Care Daycare and the Monroe County Wellness Center will remain open.

* Food delivery will begin on Wednesday. We will use our transportation department for delivery and we will also have one day a week for parents to pickup food. More information about food delivery will come in the near future.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. This wasn't an easy decision but we believe it's the best decision for the safety and well-being of everyone.

All 8th graders need to fill out this Google Form. The form asks for your favorite quote, This will go in the yearbook. You must be logged in using school email address to fill out.

Due to COVID 19 regulations, tickets for Thursday night’s girls middle school basketball will be pre-sold to student athletes’ family members only. There will be no tickets sold at the gate; only those who have pre -purchased tickets will be admitted. 

Eighth grade congratulatory ads are now on sale. This is a time to recognize your 8th grader in the 2021 yearbook. Please fill out the form, send payment, pictures and words of encouragement in by Nov. 13, 2020. 

Yearbooks are now on sale. You can purchase a yearbook online through Balfour or send cash or check and form to school. Cost is $35 or $40 for personalized. Deadline to order has been extended to Jan. 8, 2021.  

No School Friday, October 2nd through Friday, October 9th.  Have a great week!!

Any middle school student interested in band is invited to stay after school starting October 12. Sixth grade will stay practice on Mondays, seventh grade on Wednesdays, and eighth grade on Friday. Practice will be 3:00 to 4:30. Contact Ms. Sandy Smith if you have any questions.  

Please fill out this form if you are interested in being in band.

All students are asked to complete the Healthy Habits Safety Pledge. 

If you are a 6th, 7th, 8th grade student interested in being a member of Jr. Guard, please fill out this form. Mrs. Kim Graves will be in contact with you at a later time. 

Please read over the guidelines that will be followed at all MCMS home football games. 

Any girl wishing to play middle school basketball needs to get a physical on the KHSAA physical form and have it at the first practice. The first practice will be Monday, Sept. 21st from 5:30 until 6:30.  You Must have a physical to practice.

8th Grade Parent Night will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 5:00. Game against Glasgow will follow. 

If you are a member of Jr. Beta Club, please fill out this survey to help us prepare for the upcoming year. Remember to log in using school email to fill out form. 

All students are invited to dress up for Spirit Week, Sept. 14-18. Any distant learners who want to participate are encouraged to do so. Please take a picture and send to media.class@stu.monroe.kyschools.us.

Monday- Americana Day- wear red, white, and blue

Tuesday- Throwback Day- wear clothes from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s

Wednesday- Career Day- dress up for your future career

Thursday- Falcon Day- wear Falcon shirts, blue and gray

Friday- Camo Day- wear your camouflage

MCMS Football Team will play Russellville Middle School on Saturday, September 12 at 10:00. Please read the guidelines (click on Read More to see guidelines) sent to us by Russellville. 

School to re-open to in person classes on September 8th.

2020 - 2021 MCSDistance
Food Delivery Plan

Two Options: Hot Meal Pick-up or Cold Meal Home Delivery

Hot Meal Pick-up
Available Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Available at all schools.
Parent/Guardian or Student can pick-up meals with the student’s lunch number.
A cold meal for Friday will be given with Thursday’s hot meal.
This option offers the best and most nutritious meals for our students.

Cold Meal Delivery
Available Monday - Thursday from 7:00 AM- 9:00 AM.
Cold meals will be delivered every other day.
Enough meals will be given to cover multiple days.
Parent/Guardian or Student must be home each day to receive a meal.
Student lunch numbers must be given to receive the meals.
A signed permission slip is required to receive cold meal delivery.

Milk and juice will be provided with each meal.

When you choose the type of meal plan for your student(s), you MUST stay with that plan. Therefore, be confident in the choice you make.

If you have more than one student in the MCSD and they attend different schools, choose one school and pick-up meals at that school for each of your children. This will allow parents to make only one stop to pick up meals rather than having to stop at multiple schools.

Community Hubs will not be an option at this time.

Please fill out this Google Form to indicate meal plan. Must respond by Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 12:00 pm.

Click the link below for the latest information concerning the Start of School 2020-2021

Start of School Information

The Monroe County School District enrollment process is going online!

We have condensed our paperwork to make it an easier process to enroll in our schools.

Please visit the link below to enroll your children in any of the MCSD schools for the 2020-2021 school year.

You must complete the online registration for EACH child.

Monroe County Schools Enrollment Form

Annual Non-discrimination Notice

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Monroe County School
System are hereby notified that the Monroe County School System does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability in employment,
vocational programs offerings, admissions criteria, or activities as set forth in compliance with
federal and state statutes and regulations.
The Monroe County School System offers the following career and technical education programs
for all students regardless of race, color, national origin, including those with limited English
proficiency, sex or disability in grades 9-12.

 Agriculture
 Family and Consumer Science,
 Auto Mechanics
 Business Education
 Wood Manufacturing
 Electricity
 Health Science
 Welding
 Horticulture  

Persons seeking further information concerning the career and technical education offerings and
specific pre-requisite criteria should contact:
Monroe County High School Guidance
755 Old Mulkey Rd.
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
270-487-6217
 
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Rendy Belcher or Tommy Geralds
Monroe County Board of Education
309 Emberton St.
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
270-487-5456
rendy.belcher@monroe.kyschools.us or tommy.geralds@monroe.kyschools.us

The MCHS Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony will be broadcasted live via the following platforms:

-MCHS Facebook Page
-Youtube, (https://www.youtube.com/user/mcsdliveevents/live or the link can be found on the MCSD website (monroe.kyschools.us)
-Local Channels, Mediacom 16 & SCRTC 94

If you are interested in playing football for the 2020 school year then VOLUNTARY workouts will begin on Wednesday, June 24th. The players will be brought in with groups of 8 student athletes at a time. These workouts will last no longer than 45 minutes. Times will vary throughout the day. I will send out those times later this week.

In order to have an idea of how many to expect, I need to make sure that everyone has filled out this form. 

You also will need an updated physical. You can find the forms at the school's front office or print one from the district website. You cannot participate in any conditioning without an updated physical form.

If you have any questions please feel free to call or text. My number is 502-603-1105.

Coach Grissom

Any student interested in middle school cheer should fill out this form by June 5th. Meetings will start next week. Sports physical must be completed by June 15th. Coaches will be contacted everyone who signed up. 

Update: 

We will be celebrating 8th grade students on Tuesday, May 19th starting at 4:00.

Parents, please take a look at the procedures we will follow. A map on where to line up, let students out, pick students up, and exit. 
 

Staff members will be around the building to guide cars. Students will be announced the way they are lined up. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to advisory teacher or call the school.

We look forward to seeing all of the 8th graders on May 19th. 

Attention 2020-2021 MCMS 7th and 8th graders: It's time to select the elective of your choice. Click on the link. You must be logged in using student email. If you are not, follow the directions to get logged in. Reach out to your advisory teacher if you have any issues.

Due to certain guidelines we currently must follow, MCMS 8th Grade Graduation will be a Drive-thru Ceremony this year. The ceremony will be held on May 18 and 19 from 5-7pm each day at MCMS. On the 18th, students with last names that begin with A-K will be recognized. On the 19th, students with last names beginning with L-Z will be recognized.

As you know, each day brings new guidelines and information. Please keep in mind that these plans could be altered. More information will be provided in the coming days.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this difficult time. Our hope is that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. We miss our students and cannot wait to see them soon!

Monroe County Middle School is currently accepting nominations for parent representatives to serve one year on the School Based Decision Making Council.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please complete the form on or before May 8th.

Food Schedule

Beginning April 13th

Mondays

• Pick up HOT meals at GES and MCHS ONLY plus four days of cold meals (10:00am-12:45pm)
• Cold meals can be picked up at TES and JHC if you can't make it to MCHS (10:00am-12:45pm)
• NO Deliveries to Houses
• Hub Delivery Schedule
  • MudLick Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
  • Fountain Run Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
  • Carter Courts Apartments - 10:30-10:50
  • Flippin Fire Dept - 11:00-11:20
  • Rolling Acres Apartments - 11:00-11:20

Thursdays

• Pick up cold meals at GES and MCHS ONLY  (10:00am-12:45pm)
• NO Deliveries to Houses
• No Pick-up at TES or JHC or MCMS
• Hub Delivery Schedule
  • MudLick Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
  • Fountain Run Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
  • Carter Courts Apartments - 10:30-10:50
  • Flippin Fire Dept - 11:00-11:20
  • Rolling Acres Apartments - 11:00-11:20

Preferred Method of Pickup, is to Drive Thru at MCHS or GES on the Specific Days Listed Above

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays - CLOSED

Click HERE to listen to Superintendent Amy Thompson's update on the most recent information concerning the school year.

For the remainder of the school year, we will be using the MCSD@Home program including spring break week April 6-10. Due to the COVID19 virus, we cannot have school in our school buildings. This changes our last day of school to May 11, 2020.

Monroe County Schools Meal Plan for March 30-April 10, 2020

Each time we deliver or you pick up you will get multiple meals for days where there is no deliveries

Monday, March 30
Drive thru HOT MEALS @ GES and MCHS
Hubs
MudLick Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
Fountain Run Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
Carter Courts Apartments - 10:30-10:50
Flippin Fire Dept - 11:00-11:20
Rolling Acres Apartments - 11:00-11:20
Gamaliel Fire Dept - 11:00-11:20
Call in Deliveries (270-427-9779)
Tuesday, March 31
NO FOOD (Food for Tuesday-Friday should be picked up on Monday at either MCHS or GES)
Wednesday, April 1
Call in deliveries ONLY 270-427-9779 (call in only if you did not pick up food on Monday)
Thursday, April 2
Can pick up meals at ANY school
Hubs
MudLick Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
Fountain Run Fire Dept - 10:30-10:50
Carter Courts Apartments - 10:30-10:50
Flippin Fire Dept - 11:00-11:20
Rolling Acres Apartments - 11:00-11:20
Gamaliel Fire Dept - 11:00-11:20
Call in Deliveries (270-427-9779)
Friday, April 3
NO FOOD (will receive food on Thursday for Friday)

Week of Spring Break
Monday, April 6
Pick up cold meals at GES and MCHS ONLY
NO Deliveries
Tuesday, April 7
NO FOODFood Schedule: Week of 03/30/20
Wednesday, April 8
NO FOOD
Thursday, April 9
Pick up cold meals at GES and MCHS ONLY
NO Deliveries
Friday, April 10
NO FOOD

Each time we deliver or you pick up you will get multiple meals for days where there is no deliveries

Meal pick up today at MCHS and GES is from 10:00-12:45. Please do not get out of your car. There will be a drive-thru line at each school. We will deliver it to your car.

The Monroe County School District's phone system will be going down at 2 pm today, March 18th, 2020 for about 30 minutes as the Technology Department performs some maintenance. It should be up and operational by 2:30 pm. This will affect all schools and the Board of Education.

Today, March 18th, begins online learning. No more snow day packets. All the work will be on Google Classroom.

All students should check student email regularly. 

8th graders will continue to work on each teachers's existing Google Classroom. Assignments should be completed and turned in every day. 

7th grade students need to join Google Classroom 7th Grade Corona Classroom. Code is m3dbtrc

6th graders need to check school email and joined the Google Classroom. All should have each received an invitation via email.

All teachers are available via email. 

Following the direction of Governor Beshear, the Monroe County Wellness Center will be closed beginning tomorrow, March 18, 2020, at 4:00 pm until further notice. For more information, logon on to the MCWC Facebook page.

Click Below to get an update from Superintendent Thompson

The MCSD will serve breakfast and lunch for MCSD students.  Click Below to get more information.

Monroe County Schools
Plans for school closure from March 16-27, 2020

Food Service
Beginning March 16th meals will be served at each school from 7:30am-12:30pm. There will be a designated area to pick up grab and go meals. Students may receive two meals a day.

There will be stations throughout the county for meal drop-offs. Meal drop-offs will be at fire departments throughout the county.

Athletics
KHSAA has suspended all sports and practice until April 13th. Visit KHSAA website for more information.
All athletic facilities will be closed during this time.

Monroe County Wellness Center
Currently, the 24 hour access to the gym will remain open. However, all rentals for groups have been postponed after spring break (April 6-10).
If members choose to use the gym at the WC, clean the equipment with the products provided before and after use.

Wee Care Daycare
Currently, Wee Care Daycare will remain open. Each child will be screened each morning by taking their temperature. If a child has a temperature above 99 degrees, they will not be allowed to stay at daycare until they have been without fever for more than 24 hours.

Facilities
Rentals will not be permitted during the closure. Therefore, if you have rented a cafeteria or gym, you will need to reschedule the event for after spring break.

Instructional Practices
Each school will have a survey available online via their website and Facebook page asking parents to let us know if their child has access to technology to be able to do their work online or if their student needs a paper copy of the assignments. Once we have gathered this information, we will devise a plan to ensure the instructional needs of all students are being met.

Wee Care Daycare will be closed beginning Monday March 16-27th. We had hoped to remain open but under the direction of the Governor we believe it is best to close. Thank you for understanding during these difficult times.

Please fill out the form linked here if you have a student who attends MCMS. This will help us as we make plans for the next two weeks. 

1)The KHSAA has mandated a dead period until April 12 for all athletics. No practices, no competitions, no use of facilities.

2) Any rentals / us of Monroe Co.  School District facilities will be postponed until further notice. No one will be able to use facilities unless specifically notified.
 

Thanks for your patience as we deal with safety precautions during this time.

Branson Williams and Travis Wood were selected by coaches from across the state to participate in this year's Spalding East/West Middle School All Star Game. The two athletes practiced and competed at Bowling Green Jr. High on Feb. 1st, 2020. We are proud of your accomplishments.

MCMS was well represented at KMEA’s Solo/Ensemble event today! All twenty-three students placed proficient or distinguished at the event, which are the two highest ratings! Not pictured are Jade-Madison and Keeton Turner.

Just a reminder that 8th graders need to register for high school (both paper form & on Google classroom) by Monday, Mar. 9.

Monroe County Middle School Cheerleaders competed at Cheer Derby National in Louisville on Saturday, February 28th. They placed 1st in their division and received National Championship Jackets. They also received runner-up for National Grand Champion. They competed against 9 other schools (Elementary to High School) for National Grand. 

For information about the Coronavirus please click on the following link.

https://www.wbko.com/video?vid=568263932

ALL students will be taking the K-PREP Online Field Test and completing a School Climate Survey next week. Everyone enrolled must take the test; this includes homebound students. The test and survey should last approximately an hour and a half.

6th grade will test Tuesday, March 3 after breakfast.

7th grade will test Wednesday, March 4 after breakfast.

8th grade will test Thursday, March 5 after breakfast.

Please make sure students are present on the day they test. Make-ups will be completed in the afternoons if needed.

2020 Census Video Information

Please tell us your favorite app. Results will be used for yearbook. 

There is no school in Monroe County on Monday, February 17th. Have a great weekend.

Click Here to find out Novel Coronavirus Public Information from the Monroe County Health Department.

Seventh graders and Falcon basketball team members, Branson Williams and Travis Wood, have been invited to participate in the 2nd Annual 4th Region All Star Game. We wish them luck and congratulations on this honor. 

MCMS had many students who participated in a variety of competitions at the KY Jr. Beta Convention January 22-24. Winners from MCMS were: Claire Myatt- 1st place Language Arts (6th grade) and Technology Video- 5th place (Wade Carnahan, Brayden Baxter, Alyson Cunningham. and Gage Thompson). These students may compete at the National Jr. Beta Convention in June in Fort Worth, Texas. 

	1st Place Language Arts (6th Grade) Claire Myatt
	Technology Video- 5th place Wade Carnahan, Brayden Baxter, Alyson Cunningham, and Gage Thompson

The Academic Team competed in District Governor’s Cup on Saturday, January 18th at Cumberland County Middle School.

Jack Holland placed 1st in Social Studies with an outstanding score of 45/50.
Eli Pitcock placed 4th in Social Studies.
Mason Walker placed 5th in Social Studies.
Jade Madison Turner placed 3rd in Mathematics.
Kason Wright placed 4th in Science.
Timmy Crowe placed 5th in Science.
Leah Emberton placed 5th in Science.
Atiana Spivey placed 1st in Arts & Humanities.
Pyper Scott placed 3rd in Arts & Humanities.
Atiana Spivey placed 1st in Composition Writing.
Alyson Cunningham placed 3rd in a Composition Writing.

The Quick Recall team advanced to the finals and received overall runner up.

After all the accolades were calculated, the Monroe County Middle School received 2nd place in the District Governor’s Cup!

The composition team will compete Monday at Science Hill, while the quick recall team and test takers will compete Saturday, February 1st at Science Hill. Best of luck to all competitors!

What do you think? Answer this question for media class. 

Three MCMS students, Evan York, James Hudson, and Gage Yokley, auditioned and were selected to be a part of the Third Distrcit All District Band. These students had to learn their music on their own, had 2 days of rehearsal with other students and performed on Saturday. They worked really hard and represented MCMS really well! We are very proud of these students on showcasince their musical talent.

Click at the "Read More" to view the 2020-2021 Calendar

Sixth Grade Academic Showcase:

Team placed 4th in Quick Recall and 4th overall.

Individuals placing were: Kaylee York- 4th place Math; Claire Myatt- 1st place Composition Writing and 5th place Science; Andy Osborne- tied 6th place in Science; Lexi Taylor- 4th place Language Arts; Lexi Gravely- 6th place Composition Writing. 

Winners of the Soil Conservation Essay Contest are: 1st place Jade- Madison Turner; 2nd place Sybil Comer; and tied for 3rd place Claire Myatt and Keaton Turner.

Jr. Beta Club is hosting a Blood Drive on Jan. 16 from 2:00-7:00 in the gym. They have a goal to collect 48 pints of blood.  Click on read more to find video. 

Please complete this survey to help after-school program plan the semester activities.

Any middle school girl who would like to be a member of the Girls Who Code club are invited to sign up. We will have weekly meetings after school. Here is the link to sign up. Club code is KY22886. Miss Holder and Mrs. Dodson will be leaders of the club. 

Media Class would like all 8th graders to fill out this form. Your quote will be used in the yearbook. 

Please help our STLP group, "Spreading Kindness," and fill out this survey. Please be truthful as our results will be shared with others. There is a difference between being bullied and being teased. Being bullied is a repeated behavior and not just an isolated incident (stopbullying.gov). 

Please complete this survey for Social Media Services STLP group. The data will be shared in our project. Thank you for your help. 

Click here for more information

School Day Performances
Monday, November 18, for GES and JHC students
Tuesday, November 19, for TES Students
Thursday 21 and 22 for MCMS students
Costs for these performances are: $2.00 ea.
Public Performance
Old High School Auditorium

Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 2:30 P.M.

Students: $3.00 Adults: $6.00

Good Luck to MCMS Cheerleaders as they perform their competition routine at Cheerville Competition in Lebanon, TN on Sunday, October 20. 

All students will receive their 2018-2019 K-PREP individual score sheets today. Any parent that doesn't receive a copy, you can request another copy. Just call or drop by the school. We are proud of our students.

Jr. Guard is sponsoring "color days" to bring awareness to different cancers affecting our community. Students are encouraged to wear the different colors the week of Oct. 21-25.

Dear Parents of 8th Graders,

The Monroe County Middle School yearbook staff is making preparations for the 2020 yearbook. If you would like to purchase an 8th grade congratulatory ad for your son or daughter, you can do so now. This is a chance to congratulate your child on the completion of his or her middle school years and wish them luck in the future. Payment and photos are due to Miss Holder by Friday, November 1. Click here to view the information about these ads. Click here for the form. 

If you have any questions, please contact Miss Holder at school  270-487-9624 or by e-mail nancy.holder@monroe.kyschools.us.

Yearbooks are now on sale. Cost is $30 with add-ons of nameplate and icons available for $5 each. Students should turn in form with money by Dec. 13. All students received a form, another can be downloaded. You may also elect to purchase online at www.balfour.com. Search for Monroe Co. Middle School and follow the prompts. 

Every school has its own cast of characters weaving the fabric of its own Safety Story.  Our schools are composed of students/staff who are a host of likely characters with a variety of interests and talents.By taking the pledge we are embracing unity, kindness and empathy to enhance "Our Safety Story"  and creating  a feeling of community and friendship throughout Kentucky's schools. October 20-26 is Kentucky Safe Schools Week. We invite all students, staff, and parents to sign the pledge to keep our school safe. 

Students and staff are invited to dress-up during Homecoming Week, Sept. 16-20. 

MCMS Homecoming will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19. Line-up will start at 5:15.

Homecoming candidates are: Front Row (6th grade): Layni England, Rorie Ballard, Kaylee York, Sarah Thompson, Jaylee Bartley, Dylana Graves, Cloey Hawkins; Second Row (7th grade): Raelyn Stinson, Jessie Beth Cook, Audrina Norman, Addison Trivett, Larissa Stinson, Ava Wilson, Kylie Norris; Third Row (8th grade): Kensley Stinson, Alyson Cunningham, Taylor Ballard, Kyla Burks, Kendra Simmons, Abby Clarkson, Jasmine Loudy

Click here to view the Superintendent's letter to parents concerning the recent threats in the news.

We are excited to see all middle school students on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Parents dropping off students will drive around the school starting on the Old Mulkey side of the building and dropping off at the gym doors. Parent drop off starts at 6:30. Everyone will meet in the gym to be dismissed.

Dates to Remember

6th Grade Camp Middle will be held Aug. 5 from 8:00-1:00 and Aug. 6 from 1:00-3:00

6th Grade Registration will be Aug. 5 from 8:00-4:00.

7th and 8th Grade Registration will be Aug. 6 from 12:00-6:00.

"Meet Your Teachers" will be Aug. 6 from 3:00-6:00. 

**Want to print packet to get a head start (the document is 24 pages). 

Camp Middle will be held on August 5 from 8:00-1:00 and August 6 from 1:00-3:00. Camp Middle is for all incoming 6th graders. Sixth graders can register on August 5 by filling out paperwork, paying the $25 technology fee, and receiving class schedule. 

8th Grade Award Winners: 

Superintendent’s Award: Erin Emmert; Principal’s Award: Paisley Ford; Woodmen of the World History Award: Erin Emmert; All A’s: Brinley Bartley, Caden Clarkson, Katie Copas, Erin Emmert, Josie Ford, Paisley Ford, Briley Fox, Trace Gearlds, Francis Jara, Tommie Ann Smith, John Austin Thompson, and Payton Wheeler; Perfect Attendance: Evan Andrews, Hailee Garmon, Devin Goolsby; Citizenship: Caley Strong and Hallie Page; Cecil Petett Athletic Award: Keaton Biggerstaff and John Owen Harlin; Kerry Yokley Athletic Award: Paisley Ford

Gifted/Talented students have many enrichment opportunities during the summer. Check out these summer camps and at NKU. Contact Mrs. Tami Dodson for more information. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/mcsdliveevents/live

Use this form if you plan to perform in the Talent Show on Monday, May 21. 

Summer Camp will be held at the middle school, Monday-Thursday, June 3-20. Camp members will be reading "Holes" and will be focusing on activities around this book. 

Monroe County High School of Innovation applications are now available for current 8th graders who will be freshman for the '19-'20 school year.  Applications are due May 21st. For more information, click here. 

The Spring  Art  Show

When: Sunday, May 19, 2019

Where: Monroe County Wellness Center

Time:   1:00-3:00 p.m.

Click Here for More Information

Eighth grade baseball players and their parents will be recognized at Parent Night on Monday, May 6. The game against Barren Co will start at 4:30 with Parent Night schedule to begin right after the game. Come out and support the Falcons! 

Please choose your elective for the 2019-2020 school year. If we have any questions, we will contact you. 

Please choose your elective for the 2019-2020 school year. If we have any questions, we will contact you. 

Monroe Youth Theatre Summer Drama Camp June 2019

Click Here for Summer Camp Signup Form and Information

Any middle school student, including incoming 6th graders, interested in being in Beginning Band for the 2019-2020 school year needs to fill out this form. Each 5th grader who is interested in band received information from Mr. Fletcher this week. Deadline is Friday, May 3, 2019. We will begin registering for elective classes soon. For more information, contact Mr. Fletcher. 

Congratulations to these students on winning at State STLP competition in Lexington. 

1st place Race to the Future- Caden Clarkson; 1st place Art on Demand- Autumn Woodruff; 1st place KY Travel- Garrett Turner; 1st place Newscast- Blake Webb, Kelsey Bartley, Joe Braxton Baker, Riley Simmons; 3rd Round Showcase- Tate Sheffield and Tommie Ann Smith; 2nd place Sphero Hero- Bianca Quijano, Lexie Taylor, Hailey Graves, Riley Simmons, Buck Lawson, Austen Arnett; 2nd place Minecraft- Buck Lawson, Mitchell Jenkins, Andrew Harrington, James Michael Manley, James Hudson, Evan York; 2nd place Cinemania Video; 2nd place Feature Video

Take a moment and vote for our school.

Poppy's Field Trip

Community-Wide Narcan Training - April 15, 2019

Click HERE to view information on the meeting.

UK is hosting the third annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference for middle school girls and parents from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT April 20. This day of hands-on workshops will inform young Kentucky girls and their parents about exciting career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is room for 200 students in the workshop. The registration fee is $25 per student, but scholarships are available. Contact carmen.agouridis@uky.edu before registering to request a scholarship. Middle school students and their parents who wish to register for Expanding Your Horizons can do so online at http://www.uky.edu/bae/eyh.

The link below is a Technology Tips for Parents website that was created by District Technology Resource Teacher, Angie Ford.  The majority of this information was taken from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/.  

https://sites.google.com/monroe.kyschools.us/technology-tips-for-parents/home

The top band students from across the area were nominated for WKU Honors Band. MCMS had four students who were selected to participate in this event. Ryan Rhoton, Ezra Pitcock, Jade Madison Turner, and Francis Jara rehearsed all day learning new pieces of music. The Honors Band performed for family and friends at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments. 

A special Thank You to Albert Emberton, Terry Arnett, and Woodmen of the World for donating a new US Flag to our school. MCMS Leadership Team and Mr. Clemmons accept the donation. 

The Book Fair will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19 - Friday, Feb. 22 in the Library. The Book Fair provides students the opportunities to purchase books. All students will visit the library to visit the Book Fair with their class. This is a fundraiser for our library so that we can continue to purchase books for our students.

There is also the opportunity to purchase online. There are coupons available in the library to save $5 for any online purchases.

Thanks for your support.

Updated Yearly 2018-2019 Calendar

At the end of school today it was reported that a threatening message was written on a bathroom stall at Monroe Co Middle School. Authorities have been contacted and a full investigation will occur. Students were dismissed and are safe.

Austen Arnett and John Owen Harlin were invited to participate in the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star game which was held on Feb. 2 in Bowling Green. Ballplayers from around the area were nominated by coaches and selected to be on the east/west teams. Congratulations to these two 8th graders. 

The MCMS Academic Team competed at the Regional Governor’s Cup. All of the students worked very hard to get to this point and when the awards were given, Jack Holland placed 3rd in the region in Social Studies and advances to the State Governor’s Cup in March in Louisville, KY!

Due to low temps, no school in Monroe County tomorrow, January 30, 2019

Austen Arnett and John Owen Harlin have been selected by coaches across the state to play in the first Southern Kentucky Middle School East/West All Star Basketball Team. These players will practice with their teammates for two days then will play the game on Feb. 2 at Bowling Green Jr. High. Congratulations to them!

There will be a one hour delay for Monroe County School District today, Thursday, January 24, 2019.  Please drive with caution.

MCMS Academic Team competed in the District Governor’s Cup On Saturday, Jan. 19 in Clinton County.

Quick Recall placed 2nd and will be advancing to the Regional Governor’s Cup in Somerset on Feb. 2nd.

After all the accolades were calculated, MCMS also placed Runner Up overall in the district!!

Written Assessment awards are listed below. All of these students will also advance to the regional Governor’s Cup!

Jade Madison Turner - 1st Place Mathematics
Trace Gearlds - 2nd Place Mathematics, 4th Place Science
Francis Jara - 1st Place Science, 3rd Place Composition
Mason Walker - 5th Place Social Studies
Eli Pitcock - T-3rd Place Social Studies
Jack Holland - T-3rd Place Social Studies

Any 8th grader wanting to apply for the Rogers Explorers program needs to see Mrs. Cunningham. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. It is an online application. The link to apply can be found here. 

MCMS 6th Grade Academic Team travel to Adair County to participate in the Kentucky Colonels Sixth Grade Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 1. 

The results are as follows: 3rd Place Overall, 3rd Place Quick Recall, Thomas Rowland-4th in Composition and 5th in Math; Pyer Scott- 5th Arts and Humanities and 6th in Math; Mason Walker- 5th in Science; Callyn Washer- 2nd in Language Arts; Kason Wright- 4th in Language Arts; and Nicholas Boyles- 6th in Compsition. 

Shown in picture are: Coach John Jackson, Breanna Cuahutencos, Nicholas Boyles, Mason Walker, Garrett Turner, Callyn Washer, Pyer Scott, Kason Wright, and Team Helper Bryant Tandy.

Check out Episode 6 of "Keeping Up with the Falcons". We hope you enjoy the show. 

Triple L 4-H Club members donated food items for needy families for Thanksgiving. Lauren Turner with the Youth Service Center accepted the donation. 

"Keeping Up with the Falcons" Episode 4

There will be a community pep rally for our football team Thursday night at 6:00pm in the gym.  Please join us as we prepare to send our boys off to Walton Verona for 2nd round playoff game.  Go Falcons

Yearbooks are now on SALE. Information was sent home attached to grade card. Fill out form and return to Miss Holder by Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Order can also be placed online using credit/debit card. There is a surcharge to use. Cost of a yearbook is $30. There are additional add-ons that can be seen on the order form.  

View Episode #3 of Keeping Up with the Falcons here. This is brought to you by MCMS Media Class. Enjoy!

Please help our STLP group and take this quick survey. Thank you for your time. 

View the second episode of "Keeping Up with the Falcons". 

Reveal your superhero, take the online pledge "BE INCREDIBLE, Reveal Your SUPERhero! Pledge Against Bullying."  KCSS stands on the belief that every student has incredible super skills and talents that make them unique and strong.  By taking the pledge we are working together towards creating a "family-like" culture in our schools and community. Safe Schools Week will be celebrated Oct. 21-26.

First episode of "Keeping Up with the Falcons" News Program. 

High Attendance Day

Thursday, September 20, 2018

The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel have designated Thursday, September 20^th as statewide “High Attendance Day” to emphasize that consistent attendance is essential for success in school. This date is set aside to assist with working to increase student attendance because we know that students who are at school on time have a higher success rate than those who aren't.

On High Attendance Day, Kentucky’s public elementary, middle and high schools may compete in small-school or large-school categories. Six winners will be determined statewide based on each individual school’s performance, regardless of its district’s showing. The school in each category with the highest percentage attendance for September 20 will receive a minimum $500. If the school has more than 500 students, the award will increase based on enrollment.

Please complete this survey. 

Click here to vote. Vote for one girl for MCMS Homecoming Queen.

MCMS will have homecoming festivities on Tuesday, Sept. 11. This will start at 5:00.

Homcoming candidates are: 

8th graders (front row): Ella Massingille, Paisley Ford, Baylee Smith, Hallie Page, Tommie Ann Smith

7th graders (middle row): Jasmine Loudy, Allison McIntrye, Kendra Simmons, Alyson Cunningham, Kyla Burks

6th graders (back row): Laylia Greathouse, Raelyn Stinson, Larissa Stinson, Addison Trivett, Ava Wilson  

The Book Fair will be held Aug. 31-Sept. 7 in the Library. The Book Fair provides students the opportunities to purchase books. All students will visit the library to visit the Book Fair with their class. This is a fundraiser for our library so that we can continue to purchase books for our students. Thanks for your support.

Gilda's Club of Louisville invites students to participate in writing & visual arts contest (can be essay, poetry, artwork, or video). The deadline for entries to be submitted is September 28. See below for more information. 

To access the school menus from the school website, here are some quick instructions.

Go to www.mcms.monroe.kyschools.us
Click on Students
Click on Lunchroom
Click on 2018-19 Monroe County School Menus
In the box at the top, type in Monroe County Middle School. The school name will appear and then you click on the school.

Choose your menu under Select Menu.
Under View your menu, choose Go to Menu.

You will see in red, Loading at the top of the page. Depending on how fast your internet speed is this could take several seconds. When the menu appears, scroll down to see each week.

If you wish to see the following month, there is a drop down box at the top that says Select Month.

There will a meeting on Monday, Aug. 20 at 5:30 in the cafeteria for any student who is interested in being a member of Jr. Beta Club. If possible, parent and student should attend. Information about being a club member and convention will be discussed at this meeting.

Eighth Grade Football Parent Night will start at 4:45 on Thursday, Aug. 16 due to possible storms. We will begin lining up at 4:30.

The Monroe County School District would like to welcome our newest school resource officer, Officer Kenny Hagan.  Officer Hagan has many years of police officer experience and during his career, he has served as a school resource officer.  Adding additional law enforcement on our school campuses will provide an even safer learning environment for our students and staff.

Registration for the 2019-19 school year will be held on Aug. 1 from 12:00-6:00 for 6th graders. Seventh and eighth graders will register on Aug. 2 from 8:00-3:00. Please bring in immunization certificate, physical form, and $25 technology fee. 

"Meet the Teacher" will be held on Aug. 1 from 3:00-6:00. Any student may register at this time.  

Effective July 1, 2018, ALL students in kindergarten-twelfth grade must show proof of having received two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine to attend school.

To meet this requirement, a current Certificate of Immunization Status must be provided to the school showing the dates your child received the two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. If your child has already received two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine, he or she will not be required to receive the series again.

In addtion, incoming 6th graders must have a physical exam and an immunization certificate for Immunization certificate​ which includes the following shots: Meningococcal vaccine​, Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis​- (T-dap), and Varicella​.

Students will not be required to purchase school supplies for the 2018-19 school year. All necessary supplies will be provided by the school. Students will be required to pay a $25 technology fee during registration.

If you are 18 or under and would like a free meal, visit our main location.

These students were recognized at 8th grade graduation. Austin Copas- Citizenship; Brynley Starnes- All A's; Ellie Copas- Principal's Award and All A's; Allie Creek- All A's and Woodmen of the World History Award; Madelyn McNew- Superintendent's Award, Citizenship Award and All A's; Emily Arnett- All A's; Deaton Emmert- Cecil Petett Award; Nolan Thompson- All A's; Hollie Harlan- Kerry Yokley Award and All A's. Not pictured- Olivia Yokley- Perfect Attendance and Michael Odell- All A's. Congratulations to all students. 

Congratulations to Ellie Rushing, Brynley Starnes, Ellie Copas, Hollie Harlan, Madelyn McNew, and Ethan Comer for being selected to attend Rogers Explorer Program over the summer at various college campuses. Rogers Explorer is an intensive three-day, two-night program that focuses on cultivating skills in leadership, technology, math, science and community service. The students were selected based on essay, grades, community services, and letters of recommendations.

**Just a reminder that Camp Middle will be held on Aug. 1 from 1:00 to 3:00. 

Mrs. Beth Hodges, Assistant Principal and Mrs. Glenda Wilson, Director of Youth Services, met with incoming 6th grade students at each elementary school.  These are the two documents given to students (camp middle and health requirements).  If you have questions, please call us.  We are looking forward to a fantastic 2018-19 school year in our 6th Grade Center!

The KPREP Test is here. We will "Rock the Test". Check out the videos. 

The Monroe County Falcon Baseball Team will host Hancock County in the 3rd verses 4th region Class "A" Sectional Game at Stanley Poland Field on Saturday April 28th 3:00.  The winner of this game will move on to Whitaker Ball Park in Lexington, Kentucky on May 5th and 6th to play in the Class A State Championships.

Exciting news! MCMS is a semi-finalist in the AT&T Digital Storytelling Challenge Presented by DonorsChoose.org. Our project is one of 30 projects selected from a pool of nearly 900, and it was chosen because it creatively uses technology to ignite a generation of student storytellers. We need everyone's help in voting for the project. Go to https://attcsrteam.typeform.com/to/Gyof6u and find Monroe County Middle School. One vote per email. Also can vote by texting mcms to 50555. 

Creating a book trailer is fun, easy, and simple. We have listed the following steps in order to create a book trailer. After creating your book trailer contact bianca.valeriano-quijano . we will add your book trailer to our website.

Monroe Youth Theatre Presents

ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD   BY George Brant

March 23, 24 & 25th

Click here to see Rehersal Photo

If you are interested in helping with STLP recyling project, fill out this survey.

Congratulations to the following students who made Distinguished and Proficient Ratings at the KMEA Performance Assessment Saturday, March 3 at Warren Central High School.

Sixth Grade
James Hudson – Trombone; Jerome Setliff – Alto Saxophone; Hanna Setliff – Trumpet; Kalie Scearse – Clarinet; Jade Madison Turner – Alto Saxophone; Evan York – Clarinet; Heather Brown – Clarinet; Rachel Brown – Clarinet

Seventh Grade
Jon Mark Holder – clarinet; Kendall Webb – Trumpet; Ryan Rhoton – Clarinet; Ezra Pitcock – Tenor Saxophone; Kaden Eldridge – Bari Saxophone; Harlie Ballard – Euphonium; Avery Graves – Flute; Francis Jara – Flute; Hannah Proffitt – Trombone

Eighth Grade
Shandra Webb – Trombone; Emma Threet – Clarinet; Emily Arnett – Clarinet; Brynley Starnes – Flute; Timothy Warren –Bass Clarinet; Lucas Ford – Trumpet; Nicole Gentry – Trumpet; Rocio Morales – Clarinet; Sydni Watson- Clarinet; Hope Henderson – Trombone

Beginning Monday, February 26, morning drop off procedure at Monroe County Middle School will be adjusted. If you are dropping a student off before 7:45AM, you will still enter the current location and direction being used. However, rather than dropping off at the back of the gym, you will need to continue around the corner of the gym and drop students off at the glass doors entering the gym. This will allow all students to enter the building at one location. There will be assistance provided for directions Monday morning. Afternoon procedures will remain the same.

Mrs. Terri Collins was recognized at the 2018 KMEA Professional Development Conference Keynote Address and Awards Ceremony for her 35 years of service in music education on February 9th, 2018. She is pictured receiving her award from KMEA President, Terry Thompson. Thanks Mrs. Collins for all you do for our students.

The academic team competed yesterday in the assessment part of district Governor’s Cup at Metcalfe County. 

Trace Gearlds placed 5th in Math. 
Timothy Warren placed 5th in Science. 
Francis Jara placed 2nd in Science. 
Shandra Webb placed 5th in Writing Composition. 
Jack Holland placed 5th in Language Arts. 
Jerome Setliff placed 4th in Social Studies. 
Jack Holland placed 1st in Social Studies. 

All of these students will advance to Regional Governor’s Cup in February. 

Monroe County Middle School also won the Best Team Sportsmanship Award!!

Assessment of the School's Nutrition Report

Ezra Pitcock performed with KMEA 3rd District 7th and 8th Grade All-District Band at WKU on Saturday, January 6th. Ezra tried out for the band and then rehearsed fro two days to perform before family and friends. He was among 99 students in the area that was selected for this band and was fourth chair tenor saxophone. 

We invite all parents/guardians to our "Festivities with Families" on Friday, Dec. 15 from 11:00 to 1:30. We want you to take a look around to see the activities we have been doing over the last few weeks. We will have coffee and hot chocolate, too. Students may leave with parents after 1:30. Hope to see you!

Please answer the questions in this form. These activities will be on Friday, Dec. 15.

DO NOT forget to log off the Chromebook so someone else can answer the questions. If you are using your own device, you must use your school's email account instead of your personal gmail account. 

Please answer the questions in this form. These activities will be on Friday, Dec. 15.

DO NOT forget to log off the Chromebook so someone else can answer the questions. If you are using your own device, you must use your school's email account instead of your personal gmail account. 

Please answer the questions in this form. These activities will be on Friday, Dec. 15.

DO NOT forget to log off the Chromebook so someone else can answer the questions. If you are using your own device, you must use your school's email account instead of your personal gmail account. 

Check out the results of our recent Wellness Assessment

The 6^th Grade Academic Team participated in the Kentucky Colonels’ 6^th Grade Showcase on Saturday December 2^nd.

There were 8 teams participating. Quick Recall placed 3^rd overall. Jack Holland placed 1^st overall in Social Studies. Atiana Spivey placed 1^st overall in Arts & Humanities. Kensley Stinson placed 3^rd overall in Composition. James Reece placed 4^th overall in Science. With all of the placings calculated, the 6^th grade Academic Team placed 3^rd overall in the tournament!!!

Team members were Baylen Holt, Lexie Taylor, Jack Holland, Atiana Spivey, Jade Madison Turner, Eli Pitcock, James Reece, Jerome Setliff.

Campus Safety Improvements at MCHS and MCMS

Beginning December 8, 2017

• During school hours access to Monroe County High School and Monroe County Wellness Center will be from Old Mulkey Rd.
• Access to Monroe County Middle School will be from Gamaliel Rd. 
• Chains will be up from 8:00am to 2:30pm. 
• This will allow us to have better control of the traffic on the MCHS and MCMS campuses which will provide a safer campus for our students and staff.
• We have experienced drivers using the campuses as an access road from Gamaliel Rd. to Old Mulkey Rd.  During the school day we have students who use the area between the schools for physical education and other activities.  To reduce the risk of someone getting hurt, we are closing access from Gamaliel Rd. to Old Mulkey Rd. during school hours.
• In the near future, we will be installing a check-in station at the entry of MCHS.  This will allow us to monitor who enters and exits the student parking lot.  

A Message from the Monroe County Board of Education.

6th grade students Alyson Cunningham, Kensley Stinson, and Lexi Taylor traveled to Hiseville Elementary today to compete in the Academic Team Composition Competition. 

Eighth grade students were invited to attend SCK Launch in Bowling Green. During the day, students learned about possible careers that will be prominent in our area within the next ten years. Students had the opportunity for some hands-on experiences and many of those were virtual.

Family Youth Services Coordinator Glenda Wilson hosted the first Lunch and Learn of the year. Students signed up to participate during their lunch time. The guest speakers were first responders: Bobby Adams- Fire Department, Dewayne Barnett- Sheriff's Department, Phyllis Reagan- Ambulance Service, and BJ Boyles- National Guard. Each one talked about what their agency would do as a first responder. Over 90 students participated.

Learn How To Protect Youth In Today’s Drug-Filled World, at the Monroe Co. Family Wellness Center. Free BBQ door prizes.

Bully Awareness Walk will be at 3:00 at the middle school for anyone who would like to participate. All students need to sign-in with after school. 

Congratulations to the 2017 MCMS Homecoming Queen and Runners-Up.

1st Runner-Up Malila Myatt

Queen Allison McIntyre

2nd Runner-Up Brynley Hatcher

MCMS Homecoming will be held on August 31 at 5:30. The football team will be playing Caverna at 6:00. Come out and support candidates and football team.

8th Graders: Malila Myatt, Kaitlynn Cornwell, Brynlyn Hatcher, Sunshine Vibbert, Diana Hernandez, and Ally Gee   7th Grades: Brinley Bartley, Abby Bartley, Josie Ford, Elizabeth Hammer, Paisley Ford, and Tommie Ann Smith   6th Graders: Reece Dubree, Abby Clarkson, Allison McIntyre, Tyra Mink, Kendra Simmons, and Kyla Burks

Information Video for Solar Eclipse Day, August 21, 2017, Click Link to watch information video.

All students received a letter about the Solar Eclipse Day. Students must turned in signed permissin form by Wednesday, Aug. 16 before they will be allowed to go. Students will travel to GES to view the total solar eclipse. This is a opportunity that our students won't forget. 

Classes are starting, get your brushes ready!

A mystery dinner theater at Joe Harrison Carter Elementary.

School Calendar can be found by clicking the Student or Parent tab.

What you need to know for this year.

Congratulations to 8th Award Winners:
Morgan Davis- Kerry Yokley Athletic Award; Ellie Emberton- Principal's Award and All As; Gracie Walden- Citizenship; Aaron Watson- Citizenship; Tucker Glass- Superintendent Award and Cecil Petett Athletic Award; Mason Smith- Woodman of the World History Award; Nic Moore- 3 years Perfect Attendance

We created this video for KPREP Rally. Our staff wishes our students Good Luck on the KPREP test. We believe in you and know you can do it!

Students will be taking the KPREP Test May 3-May 9.We ask that all students be in attendance during this time. Tests will be primarily in the morning. If appointments need to be made, please try to get them during the afternoon. If students are absent, they will have to make up any test missed.

Testing schedule will be:

-8th grade tests all 5 days

-6th grade only tests 4 days now, due to On-Demand writing being removed

-7th grade test May 3, 4, 5

Thanks for your cooperation.

Monroe County Middle School would like to take a moment to recognize all of our students that competed at STLP state competition in Lexington, Ky. These students worked very hard with their community and other schools to complete projects for SLTP showcase. We had three showcase groups: Germ Janitors, School Bus Safety and Christmas Around the World: Haiti. The School Bus Safety group received “best in group” allowing them to go to level three of the judging rounds. Our STLP also had four young men completing in the Race to the Future slot car competition. Emmanuel Calles-Gonzales received the reward for fastest slot car out of the middle school category. Gavin Wilson made it to round four of the Sumobot competition with his robot he built out of Legos and sensors. Jacob Irvin was invited to help video events and helped in producing a video. A feature video made it to the final round of juding too. We are so proud of these students, their hard work and accomplishments.

The Monroe County Falcon Football team will soon be getting a much needed practice football field thanks to the generosity of Cleary Construction Inc. and  Rock Solutions, LLC and Precision Engineering, LLC. Construction  on the field will begin in the near future. The new practice field will be located behind the stands at Darrell Carter Stadium.  Above is a drawing of the work that is going to be performed.

Nomintations and elections to be held soon.

Congratulations to Clayton Biggerstaff, Gracie Walden, and Kade Hagan for being selected as Rogers Explorer Program. These students will spend a week this summer working on their leadership, technology, math, science, and community service skills.

The date for 8th Grade Graduation has been set for Thursday, May 18 at 9:00 at Monroe County High School. Students will practice and have field day on Wednesday.

Click to see flyer and pictures

Ellie Emberton and Emily Arnett were invited to participate in WKU Honors Band on Friday, March 3. Students practiced pieces of music and performed a concert for parents and friends at WKU's Van Meter Hall.

Congrats! 2017 KMEA Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, Monroe County Middle School Band students prepared music for solo and/or ensemble events at the Kentucky Music Educators Association solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment held at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Ky. All performances were evaluated by adjudicators and received both written and verbal feedback. Students receiving a Distinguished or Proficient rating will be awarded the official KMEA medal.

Advanced tickets will be on sale tomorrow from 8am to 12pm at the Wellness Center. The price is 6 dollars cash only.  Lady Falcons play at 3pm Sunday at Diddle.

Monroe County School District administrators presented information to educators from across the GRREC region about standards-based grading.

The Jr. Beta Convention was held in Lexington last week. There were over 80 students to participated in several competitions while at the convention. Congratulations to Caroline Walden who placed second with her sketch and to the Technology Team who placed third. These projects have been invited to participated at the National Jr. Beta Convention in June which will be held at Disney.

Caroline Walden- 2nd Place Sketch	Technology- 3rd Place Devan Brooks, Jacob Irvin, Trevor Isenberg, Brylan Williams, Kade Hagan, and Gage McClendon

MCSD Administrators collaborated with local officials and KY Safe School representatives to ensure we have the safest schools for our students.

Paige Crowe recived the Third District High School Music Teacher of the Year Award

Internet Safety Tips for Children and Teens

Personal Information: Don’t give out personal information without your parents’ permission. This means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not mean you have to tell them anything about yourself!

Due to illness, tomorrow and Friday, February 9th & 10th, will be MCSD@Home Days two and three.

Coaches vs Cancer will be Feb. 6-10. Students have the opportunity to dress up during the week with a donation to the Relay for Life. Donations will also be accepted. The first period class that collects the most money will be recognized at the high school basketball game.
Monday- Hat Day (sun awareness)
Tuesday- Pajama Day (physical activity)
Wednesday- Favorite Book Character (nutrition awareness)
Thursday- Wacky Tacky Day (tobacco prevention)
Friday- School Spirit Day

Physicals and Immunizations needed for next year.

Baseball Team will be hosting a Valentine's Dance on Friday, Feb. 10 for MCMS students only. Cost is $5. Roses and concessions will be available.

Falcons win All A Classic

The Lady Falcons advance to the final game in the All "A" Classic in Frankfort!

Congrats to Lady Falcons & Little League Basketball News

"Get Lost in a Good Book" is the theme for the spring book fair. It will be held Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in the Library. The Book Fair provides students the opportunities to purchase books. All students will visit the library to visit the Book Fair with their class. This is a fundraiser for our library so that we can continue to purchase books for our students. If you cannot attend, you can look and purchase through our online book fair. Please visit this site. Thanks for your support.

We will have activities every day in the library based on the theme. Students may visit during lunch and all activities are free. Monday- preview day; Tuesday- crafts; Wednesday- scavenger hunt; Thursday- photo booth; Friday- games.

Ellie Copas is the winner of the school geography bee. She will take a written assessment to quaify for regional event. Congratulations to all classroom winners.

Winners of the school Spelling Bee are: Emily Arnett- 2nd place; Gracie Walden- 1st place; Brinley Bartley- 3rd place

Gracie will represent us at the District Spelling Bee.

Leadership Clubs for Jan. 30-Feb. 1

Congratulations to our Lady Falcons 

The Academic Team traveled to Clinton Co. on Saturday to participate in the District Governor's Cup. The team placed 3rd in Quick Recall. Bryant Tandy--1st in Social Studies, 2nd in Science, and 2nd in Math; Marrisa Kerr--5th in Arts and Humanities; Sydney Wade-- 1st in Science and 5th in Social Studies; Brynley Starnes--5th in Math; Emily Arnett--4th in Arts and Humanities. The Regional Governor's Cup will be held at MCMS on Feb. 4.

MCHS Falcon Swim Team hosted Barren County on January 12, 2017 at the Monroe County Family Wellness Center. Seventh graders Drake Goad and Lukas Ford tied for first place overall in the male division in the meet.  Congratulations guys!

Varsity basketball games scheduled for tonight (1/6/17) have been moved to tomorrow 1/7/17.

Lady Falcons will play at 4:00 at MCHS and the boys game will follow.

Little league basketball for Saturday, January 7th has been cancelled.

Any 8th grader interested in applying for Roger's Explorer Program must do so by Friday, Feb. 10. Requirements include:  Application assignments and two letters of recommendations.

If selected, the student will spend 2 nights and 3 days on one of seven college/university campuses. Current partners include Lindsey Wilson College, University of the Cumberlands, Asbury University, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, University of Pikeville, and Union College.

For more information, look this letter and/or contact Mrs. Cunningham.

Y-Club members attend KYA (Kentucky Youth Assembly) December 15-17. Two bills were presented. The sixth graders' (Tate Sheffield, Katie Copas, Jarius Glover, Jon Mark Holder) bill was voted highest Bluegrass Bill. They presented in the House but was voted down by the narrowest of margins. Bryant Tandy and Hollie Harlan's bill passed the house but was defeated in the senate. Bryant was presented Outstanding Speaker Award. Hollie was presented Outstanding Delegate Award. 

8th grade

7th grade

6th grade

Congratulations to our cheerleaders! They competed at the KAPOS Regionals today in Bowling Green, won their division and will advance to state on December 17th in Lexington.

Spectra Energy/Texas Eastern made a donation to the science department to use to buy lab equipment. Shown with Mr. Crowe and Mrs. Copas are Barry Howard, Eddie Crowe, and Anne Belcher. We thank them for their support.

The King Who Couldn't Be Fooled

STLP along with Beta Club are collecting items to send to Haiti for Christmas. A list of items are posted below (copy and paste into browser). Items or money should be turned in Nov. 18.

https://www.walmart.com/lists/view-wish-list-items?id=e54b2713-9ac4-4a38-81e5-22e8b3a1d334

Any Jr. Beta Club member interested in going to convention was given a letter on Friday to explain payment deadlines as well a schedule for practices. It is important that members are at practices each time. Convention will be Feb. 16-17 in Lexington.

See below for schedule.

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Ashlee McClendon at school or via email.
 

The 2017 Monroe Co. Middle School Yearbook are now on sale until November 18. The cost is $30 or $35 with name on it. Send money with student and they should see Miss Holder to place the order. Also, 8th grade congratulatory ads are on sale until November 18. Information was sent home with students, but information can be found here too.

Choose reward time for Thursday and Friday. 

We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 24-28.

Monday- Hero Character
Tuesday- Mix and Match
Wednesday- Camo
Thursday- Wear RED
Friday- Falcon Spirit

You will use this link to sign up for Leadership Clubs for Oct. 24-25. Once you hit the submit button, there is no changing.

KIP Survey

Code KIP16431160

Safe School Pledge

Tonight's away MCHS Football game against North Hardin will be played at 6:30 cst.

MCMS would like to invite everyone to Darrell Carter Stadium this Saturday as we host the First Annual Middle School Football District Championship. Monroe will play Barren Co. at 10:00 am followed immediately by Glasgow vs Bazzell (Allen Co.).  Coach Daniel Harlan has District Championship Tee – Shirts available for $10 each. These will be for sale at the game, but if you’d like to purchase one you can also get them anytime from MCMS.

We are also still selling chances on our Orca Cooler, which will be given away at halftime of the Glasgow – Bazzell game on Saturday. Chances are $2 each and can be purchased at the game or in advance from MCMS. You do not have to be in attendance to win. Please contact Jordan Hale or Daniel Harlan if you would like to purchase chances.

The Monroe County Jr. Guard and our local Modern Woodmen will be co- hosting  a “Remembering 9-11 and Honoring Our Local Heroes” program on Sunday, September 11 at the middle school cafeteria beginning at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the 9-11 tragic event.  

Congratulations to the 2016 Homecoming winners. 2nd Runner Up Ramsey Kate Bartley, 1st Runner Up Josie Ford, 1st Runner Up Brynley Hatcher, Queen Allison Cleary.

Sign-Ups

Our first Scholastic Book Fair will be held Sept. 1-Sept. 9. The Book Fair will be open during school hours. If you need extended hours, please contact Miss Holder. Check out the Online Book Fair for a large selection of books. Your support is greatly appreciated so we can purchase more books for our students to check out from the school's library. 

Students are invited to participate in Homecoming Week by dressing up each day.

Monday- Mix and Match
Tuesday- Rock 'n Roll
Wednesday- Camo
Thursday- Superhero
Friday- Falcon Day
Tuesday- Spirit Day
 

Homecoming will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6. at halftime of the football game. The game starts at 6:00.

2016 Homecoming Queen Candidates

8th Grade: Jocelyn Stinson, Ramsey Kate Bartley, Kelsie Langford, Madison Cloyd, Emma Denton, Allison Cleary

7th Grade: Hollie Harlan, Malila Myatt, Ellie Rushing, Ellie Copas, Brynley Hatcher, Kaitlynn Cornwell

6th Grade: Baylee Brownlee, Josie Ford, Paisley Ford, Ella Massingille, Brinley Bartley, Tommie Ann Smith

Any girl intersted in playing basketball should come with a parent for a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 5:00. Coaches are Joe and Shelia McGeorge.

Sign-ups are now underway for the local USA/High School Swim team.  If your child would like to be a part of the team you can go by the Wellness Center and pick up a packet and return by August 29th.  Practices will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:15-5:00 for grades 7-12 and Tuesday and Thursday for grades K-6 from 3:30-4:30.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dawn Cleary at the Middle School or Kim Smith at the Board of Education.

Don't miss this exciting event for a great cause!

Sign up and join in the fun!

On July 25-26, 2016, Coach Dean Brownley, head coach at Centre College traveled to Monroe Co to do a swim camp for USA swimmers.  There were 18 swimmers in attendance and they learned many drills to better their swimming techniques.  This is the second year Coach Brownley has coached our swimmers during camp here at our facility. 

We will be hosting a swim camp for all those interested in being on the USA and High School swim team during the week of August 22nd.  Swimmers attending this camp will learn the different strokes and focus on starts and turns.  If you are interested in attending this camp please text or call Coach Dawn at 270-427-6148 or Coach Kim at 270-427-7993.  More information and a definite date will be announced soon.

Parents may register students on July 26 or 27. Office staff will be available from 8:00-5:00.

Monroe County High School was recognized at the 2016 Career and Technical Education Conference for being 1 of 26 high schools in the state of Kentucky to achieve 100% college/career ready for the 2015-2016 school year.  Pictured are JerrI Rowland, Mitzi Holland, Dr. Stephen Pruitt, Commissioner of Education, Amy Thompson, Max Petett and Kelli Dickson.

Summer Camp 2016, July 18th through July 29th from 7:30am to 2:30pm at the Monroe County Wellness Center. See flyer for more information.

Camp Middle will be held on July 26 and 27 from 8-12. Sixth grade orientation will be on July 27 at 12:00 in the gym. The orientation is beneficial to both the parent and student and will include a question/answer session. Breakfast and lunch will be served both days. The note was sent home with students. Hope to see all 6th graders. 

1st Annual Monroe County Community DRUG AWARENESS, PREVENTION, and SUPPORT Event. It's time to BREAK THE SILENCE and SPEAK THE TRUTH about drugs in our community. Make plans to attend on July 29th for great entertainment - live band from Nashville, inspiring speakers who share their stories of addiction and recovery, awesome door prizes and much, much more.

The 7-8th grade football parent meeting has been rescheduled for July 12 at 6:00 at the MCMS cafeteria. The first practice will be on July 13 at 8:00-10 am.  

Dates differ from the original calendar the players received at school to avoid overlapping with the high school parent meeting. Anyone playing football must have a KHSAA sports physical and must attend summer practices.

Five students plus friends and family traveled to New Orleans to compete at the National Jr. Beta Convention. Students brought home awards in both categories; CHAMPION in Technology and 4th place in Quilting. We want to congratulate these students.

MCMS Assistant Principal Mrs. Beth Hodges was recognized on Sunday, May 1 at the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences annual awards ceremony.

Any student athlete will need a physical before playing sports for the 2016-17 school year. TJ Health is providing FREE physcials on Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 to 10:30.

Click here to watch the event

Congratulations to these 8th graders that were recognized at the graduation ceremony. Callie Copass- All As; Cally Sue Harlin- Kerry Yokley Memorial Award for Sports and Citizenship Award; Gracie Taylor- Superintendent's Award (highest overall average) and All As; Lydia Emberton- All As; Connor Geralds- All As; Landri Walden- Principal's Award (2nd highest overall average) and All As; Nolan Cooper- Woodman of the World History Award; Dalton Pruitt- Citizenship Award; Jholdi Brooks- Cecil Petett Award for Sports; Kennedy Thurman- All As

Please click the link below to watch the live stream of the Middle School's 8th Graduation.

MCMS Graducation 2016 Link

Join us on Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00 for the 8th grade graduation. The graduation will be shown live on Channel 94 and 16 if you are unable to attend.

All 2016-2017 MCMS students and staff are challenged to read during summer break. We challenge you to read at least 1000 minutes. Please record your minutes and enter on the Scholastic website. After going to the website, click on Go Now under kids. Click on Login since you have a username and password. After entering the first time, it will ask to change password. YOu can do this or continue to use the same one. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Holder.

Let's read and be ready for the upcoming school year.

It’s time to participate in the annual KYReads promotion to support Summer Reading!

Kentucky was number one in the nation for summers 2012, 2014 and 2015 in pledges to read, and I hope we can reach that same achievement for Summer 2016. The Summer Reading theme is “Get in the Game: Read!”.

Go to Find-a-Book, KY to enter your pledge to read.

The Relay for Life Team and Jr. Guard are hosting another Operation Clothes Closet yard sale on Saturday, May 7 from 8 to 5 at the middle school. Anyone wishing to donate may still do so. Just bring by the school or contact Brenda Humes or Kim Graves.

Our annual Buy One Get One Free Scholastic Bookfair will be held May 11-13 in the library. Everything available is buy one get one free. This is a great time to stock up on summer reading materials. Items can also be purchased from the online bookfair.

Sunday, May 15th

Adapted from Jimmy Fallon The Force Awakens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTLAx3VDX7g

Edited by Ryan Murphy and Dylan Hale

Music: My House Karokee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdu9nAVsd6I

Lyrics: Terri Collins

Vocalists: Jordan Elam and Austin Lee

Created and Produced: MCMS Video Class

On Friday, four 8th graders were treated to a meal and ice cream at Swirlies by their teachers. Gracie Taylor leveled out of Reading Plus. Ryan Murphy was the only student to score perfect on the Social Studies CMA. Christine Webb is the only student to receive all 8th grade blue ribbons on Study Island. Dalton Williams was the first student to reach his class goal of blue ribbons on Study Island. We are very proud of these students for all of their hard work! 
 

All students and staff are encouraged to wear a blue shirt on Friday to support Autism Awareness Month.

Eighth grade graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00. We ask students to follow dress code when selecting attire.

Click on Read More below to view the Dress Code policy.

Kade Hagan was awarded at $500 scholarship check from the Kentucky Jr. Beta Club for his dedication and hard work as a Kentucky Jr. Beta Club State Officer. Congratulations to Kade!

Mike York, a representative from KDE, visited Monroe County Schools to speak to our teachers about our success with novice reduction. Teachers and administrators shared strategies with Mr. York that help students perform at high levels.

Jonah Ford and Emmanuel Calles-Gonzales competed in the Slot Car Race at the State STLP competition. Jonah and Emmanual designed their car to be the fastest on the track. Jonah won 1st place for the fourth straight year. Jonah will receive the traveling trohpy later. Emmanuel received 2nd place. Congratulations!

Murder at Mikes to be presented

Kindergarten, Preschool & Head Start Registration at all three elementary schools.  Friday April 15, 2016  from 8:00-4:00

Sydney Wade represented MCMS in the state geography bee held in Bowling Green. In order to be invited to the state competition, Syndey first won the school's geography bee then tool a written assessment. He scored high enough on that test and was invited to the state bee. He participated in a preliminary round of 8 questions which were rigorous and tough. Even though he did not advance to the finals, we are very proud of his accomplishment as a state participant.

Lydia Emberton, Alayna Hodges, Gracie Taylor, and Madison Hollinsworth have been selected for the Rogers Explorer Program. The Rogers Explorers program is an intensive three-day, two-night program focused on cultivating skills in leadership, technology, math, science, and community service. There are 180 students selected in the Center of Rural Development area that were selected and this is the first year that MCMS has had more than three students for the program. The activities throughout the program are both educational and fun. Classroom projects are very hands-on, so do not expect to be bored!  Explorers are able to actively participate in practical college courses, fine-tune leadership skills, and develop a network of friends and resources throughout our Southern and Eastern Kentucky region.

Lydia and Gracie will attend Lindsey Wilson College, Alayna will go to Asbury University, and Madison will visit Morehead State University. Congratulations to these young ladies.

Please complete this survey.
 

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), observed on March 21 every year, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Everyone is encouraged to wear colorful socks on Monday to show support of World Down Syndrome Day.

Gage McClendon and Kade Hagan traveled to Frankfort to serve Pages for Rep. Brad Montell. Rep. Montell is Gage's Cousin.

Students will complete this survey.

The Family Resource Youth Service Center staff attended a rally at the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, March 10^th 2016, Celebrating Successes: 25th Anniversary Rally. This was an opportunity for FRYSC staff to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the FRYSC program. Several representatives spoke to the group and expressed their gratitude for the services that FRYSC’s across the state provide for kids. 

The Relay for Life Team will be sponsoring a Spring Photo Booth on March 22 during breakfast and lunch. The cost is $1 per student for one picture. Group pictures should have no more than 6. A copy of the photo will be given to each group member. Please see Mrs. Brenda to pay or if you have any questions.

The school lunch menu that has been published may change slightly from week to week. These changes are being made based on feedback from a taste testing event held at the high school. We will keep students updated on the changes.

On Thursday, March 17, the menu will include: Tangerine Chicken or Beef Dippers, Rice, Green Beans or Vegetable Blend, Roll, and Pear Halves.

Mar. 21- Chicken Rings or Drumsticks, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Peach Slices

Mar. 23- Shepard's Pie or Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Cooked Carrots, Peas, Rolls, Tropical Fruit

Mar. 28- Hot Wings or Golden Boneless Wings, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Snicker doodle Cookie, Peach Slices

Mar. 31- Beef Nachos with Chips or Chicken Fajita with Wrap, Queso Cheese, Trimmings, Refried Beans, Slushie

Lunch is always served with Milk.

On Saturday, band students prepared music for solo and/or ensemble events at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment held at Henry F. Moss Middle School in Bowling Green, Ky. All performances were evaluated by adjudicators and received both written and verbal feedback. Students receiving a Distinguished or Proficient rating will be awarded the official KMEA medals.

Distinguished – Represents a superior performance
Proficient – Represents an excellent performance
Apprentice – Represents a good performance

Results are as follows:

Congratulations to Billy Joe Murphy who was selected as Monroe County High School's next football coach!

Study Island Survey

Over 70 Jr. Beta Club members traveled to Louisville to compete at the state convention. Kade Hagan, KY Jr. Beta Vice President, presided over the 2nd general session. We had members to participate in a variety of contest. Maylee Collins won 1st place in quilting; Technology project won 1st place; campaign skit won 3rd place; and the club earned a Gold Award.

Andrew Graves competed this past weekend and made his state cut in the 50 yard breaststroke and will advance to the Kentucky State Championships on March 12-13!

Tonight’s (Monday, February 15th) JV / V Boys game with Cumberland Co. has been cancelled.

Beta news from Mrs. Ashlee McClendon...After Thursday's practice I think everyone is ready. Anyone that still owes money will have two options for paying. I will be at school from 12-1 on Tuesday or please be there a little early Wednesday to settle up before we leave. Don't forget permission form to jump at Sky Zone. I will arrive around 7:45 on Wednesday to finish loading the trailer. Anyone that is willing to help can also come early. Do not forget all of your things needed for your skit role. See you Wednesday morning at 8:30. We are leaving at 9 SHARP.

Turner's Florist, Monroe County Florist and Gamaliel Florist have asked that if you placed a Valentine's Day order to be delivered to a school that you please pick it up today or tomorrow.  If you have questions please contact the florist.

Also, there will be no school next week Monday, February 15th through Friday February 19th due to the observation of Presendent's Day and student participating in Beta.

Be safe and enjoy your extended time away from school.

The due date for 8th grade baby pictures has been extended until WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.  These need to be turned into Mrs. Katresa or uploaded to the yearbook site.  The directions for upload are on Mrs. Katresa's website under the link "Yearbook".

No school today, Friday, February 12th. Students will do assignments associated with MCSD@Home day 9.

No school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10th. Students will do assignments associated with MCSD@Home day 8.

Click below to watch students hard at work on MCSD@Home Day 7

Tonight's girls and boys varsity game vs Cumberland county at home has been cancelled.

The Monroe County Conservation District recently sponsored a writing contest to promote wildlife conservation practices. Winners are 1st place Kaitlynn Cornwell, 2nd Allison Creek, and 3rd Madelyn McNew.

Congratulations to Ellie Emberton, Caulyn Holbrook, Baylee Ray and Kennedy Thurman who will represent Monroe County Middle School in the WKU Middle School Honors Band.

WKU received nominations from 42 middle schools in the region. Two hundred forty students were accepted. There will be two bands this year. The Red Band will be conducted by Ms. Lois Wiggins. The White Band will be conducted by Mr. Matt Baucum.

The Clinic will be held Monday, February 29, 2016. Honor Band students begin rehearsal at 8:30 am in preparation for a concert held at 5:30 pm that evening in Van Meter Hall on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The concert is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.

No school tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9th. Students will do assignments associated with MCSD@Home day 7.

The Region 2 swim meet will be held in Owensboro on Feb. 12 and 13. These middle school students have qualified for the meet: Cheyenne Aaron, Makinzi Barnhardt, Emily Brown, Riley Burroughs, Kendall Farringer, Dannica Gosser, Andrew Graves, Chasatie Pedigo, and Bailey Wheeler. Good luck!

Please Click Here to fill out a brief survey about our MCSD@Home days.

Thank You!

Mrs. Tara Copas's 6th grade science class has been studying Newton's laws. Seth Cammack and Diana Hernandez are using student built catapults to shoot objects of different masses using different amounts of forces. 
 

Any 8th grader interested in science, math, and technogy should apply for Roger's Explorer. Information should be downloaded HERE. Applications are due by midnight, Monday, Feb. 15. The application invovles form online, 2 reference letters, and grade card. See Mrs. Cunningham for help and more information.

The District Governor's Cup was held in Cumberland County last week. Bryant Tandy won 2nd place on the written assessment in science and 3rd place on the written assessment in social studies.  Bailey Wheeler tied for 4th on the written assessment in science.  Melanie tied for 5th place on the written assessment in mathematics. These students will participate in the Regional Governor's Cup on Feb. 13. MCMS will host so we invite our community to come and show their support.

Congratulations to Sydney Wade for winning the geography bee. He had the highest score on the final assessment and will take another test to determine if he will compete in the regional bee. Hollie Harlan is the runner-up.

The cheerleaders won 1st place in the Snowball Classic over the weekend. Congratulations!

Monroe County Board of Education Accepting Bids

The Monroe County Board of Education will accept sealed bids for the sale of a

2006 Yamaha Rhino 450.

Bids will be accepted until 3:00 P.M. on February 12, 2016, which is deemed at the closing time of all bids.  All bids will be turned in at the Monroe County Board of Education.  UTV is located at the Maintenance shop at the Monroe County Board of Education for viewing. 

If more information is needed, contact Tommy Geralds at 270-407-1601.

The Monroe County Board of Education reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids.

Millie Page is the winner of the school spelling bee. Kiera Payton is the runner-up. Millie will compete at the county spelling bee on Feb. 4. We wish her good luck.

These activities will take place in the library during the week of the "Feelin' Groovy" Book Fair, Jan. 29-Feb. 5

Friday- Dress-Up Day- think 60s, groovy style
Monday- Game  Day
Tuesday- Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday- Photo Booth
Thursday- Craft Day
Friday- Tie Dye shirts

There will be lots of prizes given out for the week's events. See in the library and the book fair.

Anyone wanting to tie dye a shirt should bring in a white shirt before Friday with name in tag and give to Miss Holder.

The Football Team will have an end of the year get together on Thursday, Feb. 4th at the Monroe County Family Wellness Center. Pizza will be served at 6pm, followed by swimming from 6:30 to 8. Players need to bring all of their equipment. Eighth graders need to bring a deserts and 7th graders need to bring chips.

There WILL BE school in Monroe County, tomorrow, Thursday, January 28th. Please remind your teenage drivers to continue to be cautious, as well as yourself.

Parents please be reminded that there may be places that drivers are unable to turn around their bus due to soft conditions of the roads. Some students in rare cases may be required to meet their driver at the main road. Please contact your child's driver if you live on a road where a driver must turn around a bus.

No school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27th. Students will do assignments associated with MCSD@Home day 6.

No school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26th. Students will do assignments associated with MCSDHome day 5.

The second Scholastic Book Fair of the school year will be held Jan. 29-Feb. 5. The Book Fair has a theme of "Feelin' Groovy". We have plans for a weeks worth of activities to go along with the theme. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their reading class. If parents would like to make a visit during or after school, please drop by and see us. Books can also be ordered from our online Book Fair. Any orders placed through this online order will be delivered free to school and these totals count towards our goal. The library depends on the Book Fair to raise funds in order to purchase books for our students. All  help would be greatly appreciated.

The Lady Falcon's play Cumberland County today (Monday, January 25th) at 1pm at Metcalfe County Middle School Gym. If we win, the championship game will be played at 7:45 or 8pm at Metcalfe County High school.

No school tomorrow, Monday, January 25th. Students will do assignments associated with MCSDHome day 4.

The Lady Falcon's Game on Sunday has been canceled.  They will be play Monday, January  25th at 1pm or 4pm depending on if Monroe/Glasgow /Cumberland/Metcalfe are in school or not (1pm if all are out of school and 4pm if either of the four are in school.  Our Lady Falcon's will play at the Metcalfe County Middle School Gym.

Also, Monday 9th/JV boys game vs Glasgow  is cancelled. 

Click on "Read More" to watch see all the hard work our students are doing on MCSD@Home Day 2

Click the "Read More" link and watch the video to find out!

District Governor's Cup for this weekend has been postponed until Thursday, Jan. 28th and Friday, Jan. 29th. If there is any school in the district that is not in session, these dates will be postponed again. Students involved in Governor's Cup should be ready for the contest. Good Luck!

The school spelling bee will be held the next day school is in session and  the winner will go on to district level spelling bee on Feb. 4. Grade level Spelling Bee winners: 6^th: Ty Page, Ryver Setliff, James Davis, Mayte Catalan, Kailey McMurtrey; 7^th: Mia Keith, Tyler Brown, Emma Denton, David Catalan, Jacob Lynn; 8^th:  Jonah Jenkins, Kiera Payton, Millie Page, Nevaeh Boards, Allison Davis

It appears that bad weather could be approaching us and we wanted to provide you with a quick refresh on information concerning MCSD@Home days.

Mrs. Terri Collins was nominated for Today's Leader which is featured on WKBO's Midday Live. Mrs. Collins was interviewed on the show and was given a certificate and shirt. We are very proud of her 32 years as a teacher in Monroe County School District. If you missed her, click on this link.

MCMS cheerleaders received 2nd place in the 2016 New Years Bash competition. Congratulations girls! We are proud of you. The cheerleaders also the Best Fan Award!

Kennedy Thurman, 8th grade band student at MCMS, is participating in the KMEA Third District Band Directors Association 7th & 8th grade All District Band this weekend. They are rehearsing in preparation for the concert which will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Vanmeter Auditorium on the campus of WKU at 11:00 CST.  The band is under the direction of Teresa Elliot. 
 

Cheerleaders have a competition on Saturday, Jan. 9th at South Warren High School. They are scheduled to perform at 11am. Good Luck girls!

Boys basketball picture proofs have been passed out. Orders should be turned in by Thursday, Jan. 14.

Coaches vs Cancer basketball game will be January 12^th at the high school. Cancer survivors (faculty, staff and students) will be recognized at the game as well.

Coaches vs. Cancer Spirit Week
Tuesday- Camo Day
Wednesday- Sunglasses
Thursday- College Day
Friday- Spirit Day

First period classes will be collecting money. The classroom collecting the most money will be announced at the ball game on the 12^th and receive a pizza party.

Students in Mrs. Katresa Collins's 3rd period ELA class have been writing to pen pals in France. Students decorated yule logs after learning about their role in a French Christmas celebration. Mrs Sharon Froedge helped with this project. Students also received their Christmas cards from their pen pals. See pictures from their yule log decorating contest below.

Congratulations to Allison Cleary! Allison submitted an essay to Gilda's Club of Louisville on how cancer affects teens. She just received word that she won Honorable Mention.

Students in Mrs. Rendi Carter's 7th grade science class have been studying animal cells. To wrap up the unit, students created the animal cell out of food. Using the ingredients available, students made decisions on what part of the organelle would be respresented by each food item.

Mr. Donnie Peden from Stitches in Gamaliel met with all 6th graders and discussed the garment industry. He shared the process of creating jeans and shipping their product around the world.

A note was given to each Jr. Beta Club member intersted in attending the State Jr. Beta Convention. The convention will be held February 18-19, 2016.

The cost per Beta member will be $225 which will cover registration, room (4 per room), transportation and meals while in Louisville.  Students are asked to pay a nonrefundable fee of $50 by Thursday, December 17^th, 2014.  The remaining $175 may be paid using the payment schedule with the final payment due on February 13, 2015.

Payment Schedule

December 17, 2015         $50

January 15, 2016             $75

January 29, 2016             $50

February 13, 2016           $50

Congratulations to Hollie Harlan and Madelyn McNew. Their STLP showcase "Germ Janitors" earn enough points to be invited to state. They prsented their showcase at WKU on Wednesday. State STLP will be held in Lexington in May. 

Gamaliel Elementary are the winners of the Socktober sock drive. GES won a $100 shopping spree for school supplies, a certificate and a sock full of goodies. They collected 506 pairs of socks for the young and elderly who are in need. The Monroe County School District collected a total of 1141 pairs of socks. 

Jholdi Brooks played in the Kentucky Middle School East/West All-Star Football Game over the weekend. He won three awards: fastest 8th grade 40 Yard Dash, best Flat Jump, and Offensive Player of the Game. Jholdi scored two touchdowns as well as the 2 point conversion to help the West team to win 27-26. We are proud of Jholdi!

If you would like to check out the football game, go to Prepspin.com and look for the 8th Grade KYMSFA All-Star Game.
http://www.prepspin.com/upcoming-games-events/

1.  Will the Monroe County School District automatically take all 10 days the waiver provides?

1. No.  We will only use MCSD@Home if we need to miss for snow, sickness, etc.  Therefore, if we have a mild winter and we stay healthy it is possible that we would not need to use any of the MCSD@Home days.

Congratulations to Kennedy Thurman and Ellie Emberton who received placement in the KMEA 3rd District 7th and 8th Grade All-District Band. Kennedy received 4th highest score in flutes. Ellie received 3rd in Baritone Sax. Kennedy will participate in the 7th and 8th Grade KMEA 3rd District All-District Band in January.

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team on winning the District Tournament.

Grayson Rich, Nick Coffelt, Tucker Kirkpatrick, Jholdi Brooks, Kale Hagan,
Wade Thompson, Christian Scott, Colby Nettles, and Dalton Williams

By Monday, all students should have received three mailings from the middle school. The first piece explained MCSD@Home. The second mailing was a packet of lessons students will be required to do. The final piece explains how the lessons should be conducted. If your child hasn't received all three pieces, you can find this information on the school's website under MCSD@Home or you can contact the middle school.

It seems like more and more people are relying on their phones to keep connected.  For this reason, the Monroe County School District now has an Apple App to help keep everyone informed.  This app allows everyone to get the latest news articles as well as our district calendar.

itunes.apple.com/us/app/schoolpointe-stay-connected/id1043073721?mt=8

Click the link above to install our Apple App develepoed by Schoolpointe (Our Website Vendor)

To install without the link go to the app store and search for Schoolpointe.  Once the app has been installed, just select Monroe County to keep informed.

Just a reminder to always make sure your contact information for your student is up-to-date.  Anytime there is a phone number change please remember to make the school's office aware of that change.  

It will not be long until Winter time will be here and you would not want to miss the "No School" calls.

English Version

Spanish Version

UK's Schmidt Opera Outreach Program visited Monroe County Middle School recently.

The Ransom of Red Chief. Click Read More for times and dates.

All 6th grade students were present at school on Thursday, November 5. Because of this, students were able to spend some free time outdoors. We encourage all students to be in attendance every day. Congratulations to the 6th graders!

At the request of Louisville Shawnee the game time for tonight’s game at Darrell carter stadium will kick off at 7:30 CST and traditional falcon walk will begin at 7:00pm

This video is to inform our students, parents and community about our MCSD@Home Program that we are implementing this year.

The Relay for Life team and Jr. Guard will be hosting their annual Clothes Closet yard sale on Nov 7th from 8 till 4 at the middle school. Anyone wishing to donate items can drop off at the school or contact Mrs. Brenda Humes or Mrs. Kim Graves.

First Falcon Finance employees visit South Central Bank. During the visit, students made advertisements to post throughout the school to promote the bank, learned how to open a savings account, and how to fill out deposit tickets. The bank will be opening soon for students to deposit money into a savings account.

MCMS Cheerleaders invited students to attend their 2nd annual Halloween Dance. There will be a costume contest. Concessions will be available. Cost is $5.  

Monroe County Middle School teachers and administrators working together in a grade level PLC to analyze student data and enhance instructional practices.

Congratulations to Stuart Ellis, Ellie Emberton, Kade Hagan, Mason Smith, and Bryant Tandy. These seventh grade students have qualified for the Duke Talent Search program. They are able to take the ACT as 7th graders to have a greater insight into their abilities and gives them the opportunity to preview a college entrance exam.

Monroe County YSC Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 inthe YSC room. Mrs. Jean Blazier and Mrs. Glenda Wilson are coordinators. 

The library collects Boxtops for Education, used ink cartridges and old cellphones. These can be dropped off in the front office or contact Miss Nancy Holder to schedule a pick-up. Thank you for support MCMS students.

The Monroe County Drug Task Force met on October 1, 2015 and heard from the Monroe County CARES Coalition and the Youth Prevention Council. 

6^th grade:

Most Athletic: Brynley Hatcher and Deaton Emmert; Class Clown: Jade Butler and Jordan Page; Reading Superstar: Hollie Harlan and Bryce Carter; Most Likely to Succeed: Brynley Starnes and Dalen Botts; Mr. and Miss 6^th Grade: Hunter Page and Gracie Veach

7^th Grade-

Most Athletic: Ramsey Kate Bartley and Tucker Glass; Class Clown: Gracie Russell and Nolan Boyles; Reading Superstar: Hope Osborne and Camden Jackson; Most Likely to Succeed: Allison Cleary and Suart Ellis; Mr. and Miss 7^th Grade: Trace Flannery and Madison Cloyd

8^th Grade-

Most Athletic: Connor Geralds and Jholdi Brooks; Class Clown: Katie Catalan  and Hunter Evans; Reading Superstar: Madison Hollinsworth and Mason Birdwell; Most Likely to Succeed: Gracie Taylor and Eli Pitcock; Most Changed since 6^th Grade: Landri Walden and Kale Hagan; Mr. and Miss 8^th Grade: Curtis Petett and MaKenna Rouse

Thursday, Sept. 24 will be High Attendance Day for Monroe County Schools. The school with the highest attendance will win prizes. Let's be here and win this challenge!

Thanks to the Miller Family Foundation, Gilda’s Club Louisville is giving away over $5,000 in prize money to the winners of The Write Stuff.  Students in grades 6–12 with a connection to cancer may to enter an essay, poem, two-dimensional piece of art or video sharing their connection which might be their own, that of a friend or any immediate or extended family member. 

All entries are due by midnight, next Friday, October 2^nd, 2015.

Rules and the entry form are linked in blue. All entries must be accompanied by an entry from to be valid.

If students have any questions, contact Mrs. Hodges. 

Yearbooks are now on sale until November 6.  The cost is $40 or $45 with name. No notes will be passed out. Students should pay Mrs. Katresa Collins.

Congratulations to our 8th grade class. They have Perfect Attendance for Tuesday, Sept. 8. For this accomplishment, 8th graders will receive an extra 20 minutes of lunch today. We encourage each student to be at school every day, all day. Way to go 8th grade!

The first Scholastic Book Fair of the school year will be held Sept. 3-11. An online Book Fair is going on too. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their reading class. If parents would like to make a visit during or after school, please drop by and see us. The library depends on the Book Fair to raise funds in order to purchase books for our students. All  help would be greatly appreciated.

1st Runner-Up Madison Vibbert

Queen Cally Sue Harlin

2nd Runner-Up Abby Hutcherson

Homecoming Spirit Week will be Aug. 24-27. There will be a "best dressed" boy and girl from each grade level selected each day. We want to see your best dress.

Monday- Camo Day (no facepaint or masks)

Tuesday- Cowboy/Cowgirl

Wednesday- Superhero

Thursday- Falcon Spirit

The Homecoming Festivities will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 5:00. The 7th and 8th grade football teams will take the field starting at 5:30. The Falcons will play Clinton Co. The time has been changed from time listed on the schedule. All candidates and escorts should be at the football field at 3:45 for pictures. Hope to see you there!

There will be an informative parent meeting on Monday night, August 31^st at 6pm in the middle school commons area for any 6, 7, or 8^th grade girl interested in playing basketball this season. It is important that all students who are interested attend this meeting with their parents. Also be sure to bring a completed sports physical to turn in that night in order to be eligible to participate when practice begins.

Be sure to sign up and attend the Annual Watermelon Festival Art Show! Check out the rules and print off the entry forms here.

Congratulations to these girls on being selected as Homecoming Candidates for their grade:

6th Grade- Emily Arnett, Ellie Copas, Ally Gee, Hollie Harlan, Brynley Hatcher, Meagan Petty, Ashley Rush, Clara Taylor, and Brynley Starnes.

7th Grade- Ramsey Bartley, Allison Cleary, Madison Cloyd, Emma Denton, Abby Hutcherson, Kelsie Langford, Jocelyn Stinson, Madison Vibbert, Aubrey Woods

Swim Team signups for USA and High School will be held Monday, August 24th at 5pm in the Middle School Library.  

High School team is 7th – 12th grade.  
USA is age 6 and older.

The Jr. Beta Club is hosting a service project to help with the Backpack Program. Club members will be selling chances on a Nashville Shores package during lunch next week. The package will contain 4 admission tickets, 4 meal vouchers, 2 unlimited drink wristbands, and 2 tube passes. For each dollar that is donated to the BackPack Program, you will receive one ticket to go in the drawing that will take place Friday and the winner will be announced during afternoon announcements. Please help support our local program to feed Monroe County students.

There will be a form passed out today for all students that are interested in being in BETA this year. Please return the information sheet as soon as possible to Mrs. Ashlee if you are in 6th grade, Mrs. Billingsley if you are in 7th grade, and Mrs. Katresa Collins if you are in 8th grade. The state convention will be in Louisville again this year and nationals will be in New Orleans, Louisiana. The cost for joining will be $15 for returning members and $20 for new members. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Ashlee.

Let's kick-off the 2015-2016 school year with Spirit Week.

Monday - Thinking Cap Day (wear hats)

Tuesday - College Shirt Day- Begin with the end in mind

If you are a middle or high school student and interested in trying out for the fall play, read more.

Get your running shoes on and join in the fun! Monroe County George and Isabel Bushong Family Wellness Center will be sponsoring the annual Watermelon 5K. Print out your registration sheet and be sure to get registered!

A Back to School Bash will be held on Tuesday, August 11 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the Family Wellness Center. There will be free hair cuts, vision screening, hygiene supplies, school supplies, and much more. This will be sponsored by: Monroe County Cooperative Extension, Monroe County Family Resource Center, Monroe County Health Department, and Monroe County Family Wellness Center. All are invited to attend.

If you like to paint, this class is for you. Gather your friends and take an Acrylic Painting Class!

The 2015-16 Student Handbook has been updated and added to the website. The only slight changes this school year is the technology policy and dress code. Click here to read the handbook.

Monroe County Middle School Football will begin on Monday, July 13th @ 5:30 for 8th grade and Tuesday, July 14th @ 5:30 for 7th grade.  There will be a "Short" parent meeting at the beginning of each day.  We will be meeting at MCMS.

We will be distributing equipment to the players and then we will have practice.  Make sure that the players have physicals by this date.

If you have any questions, please call 270-427-7685.

All 2015-2016 MCMS students and staff have been challenged to read 1000 minutes during summer break. Students and staff are asked to keep track of the number of minutes they read and to log those minutes at www.scholastic.com/summer. All students have an unique username and password. Students who read will be rewarded once school starts back. Our school goal is to read 350,000 minutes. We want everyone to have a great summer and to read in order to be ready for the new school year on Aug. 14. If you have any questions, please email Miss Holder.

The Monroe County Youth Services Center will once again host Camp Middle for our incoming 6th grade students on July 29 and July 30.

Registration will be on July 30 from 8:00-5:00. Orientation will be that same day, July 30, at 1:00 at the middle school. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have. If you cannot attend orientation, we are available to answer questions on an individual basis.

The note that was sent home to all incoming 6th graders can be found here.

Traveling trophy presentation for STLP Racing to the Future repeat champion, Jonah Ford.  We are so proud of Jonah for making history as the only student who has ever won two consecutive years.  Congratulations!!

Eight grade graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00 in the gym. It will also be shown live on Channel 16 and SCRTC Channel 94.

Mrs. Sandy England, RN and Family Resource District Contact for the Monroe County School System recently provided a training for all of our 6th grade students. The students were trained how to access a situation, instruct someone to call 911 and get an AED, and perform hands only CPR. The students worked with Mrs. England and Mrs. Kim Smith during this 3 day training. Students did not get an actual certification for CPR but were given a CPR Friends and Family Hands Only participation and completion card. These students were trained in Mrs. Cleary's health class.

Mrs. Cleary said, "I was so proud of the interest level of the students and how hard they worked during the training. They went through a checklist and did everything they were trained to do. I feel confident if they were in a crisis situation they could help someone if there were no other qualified people around."

The students know the basics and they have had three days of practice. The hands only CPR is part of the new training, where students give compressions only. They delivered 100 compressions per minute with the knowledge that a victim would have enough oxygen in their tissues to be able to respond to this type of CPR successfully.

Opportunities await students during the summer. Check out the following websites for more information.

This is your chance to see area artists displaying their work!

This video was produced by Dylan Hall and Tyler Hall.

This video was created by Video Class and Yearbook Class students. Enjoy!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Award winners.
Anastasia Shirley- band; Brooklyn Gordon- science and All A's; Rachel Birge- art; Michaela Whitehead- band; Jasmine Clouse- All A's; Cassie Strong- Superintendent Award, All A's, language arts, math; Emily Burks- Principal Award, All A's; Grace Turner- Art; Andrea Beltran- Citizenship Award; Whitley Bryant- Kerry Yokley Award for girl's sports; Brandon Walker- band and perfect attendance; Ivan Espejo- art; Cameron Garmon- band; Trent Murphy- Woodman of the World History Award; Will Burroughs- science; Graham Stephens- math, language arts, band; Dalton Hodges- Jr. Beta Club and band; Austin Rhoton- band; Chandler Clements- Citizenship Award; Landon Stinson- Cecil Petett Award for boy's sports; Elijah Cleary- perfect attendance. Not shown, Jenna Bowe, band; Caitlin Spurlock- band.

The week of May 11-15 is the K-PREP testing window. This is the time we need all students at school every day to take the state mandated test. Students will be tested each day. Please schedule appointments accordingly.

  The Monroe County School system initiated a workplace wellness plan, Spring Break Walkout, in which walking paths were measured and posters with directions were placed at each school. Employees were encouraged to walk before or after school or during their lunch break. For every mile walked, they would put a star by their name on a board. Small prizes were given to the winners, those that walked the most miles, and to all those that participated. Employees took advantage of walking paths and the friendly competition to see who would get the most stars.

The 7^th grade will be attending a Hot Rods baseball game in Bowling Green on Wednesday, May 20.  The cost for the trip is $10 and includes ticket and lunch.  Due to stadium requirements, we must have money collected by FRIDAY, MAY 8.  Absolutely no money will be accepted after this date.  Students may bring extra money for concessions and/or souvenirs if they wish, but it is not mandatory.   

A note is being sent home with 8th graders outlining what is happening at the end of the school year.

*Freshman orientation- Thursday,  April 30 in the commons area at the High School.  It is suggested that each student and a parent or guardian attend.  

*8th grade field trip- May 8 will be going to see a movie. Cost of the trip is $10 which includes transportation, ticket, small popcorn and drink. Please pay by May 7.

*8th grade cookout and field day- Tuesday, May 26 after graduation practice.  Students are asked to contribute $5 to cover meal and beverages. Please turn in money by May 20.

*“Class of 2019” T-shirt will be printed. The cost is $6. Please turn in money by May 8.

*Graduation- Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the MCMS gym.  Students will follow the school’s dress code which means dresses should be close to the knee and should have sleeves.  This is a very special occasion and jeans are not the best choice, but if they do wear jeans, they should not be faded with any holes or frays.  Also, males will wear their shirts tucked.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ashlee McClendon.

The third Book Fair will be our Buy One Get One Free sale. The Book Fair will be held May 4-8 in the library and will be open during school hours. If anyone would like to come and browse the Book Fair after 2:30, please let Miss Holder know and he will be here. Our goal is to sell 237 books which will equate to about $1100 in sales. Profits from the Book Fair goes to buying materials for our school library. Your support is appreciated! Shop the online book fair here.

Operation Clothes Closet, the annual yard sale that benefits the Junior Guard and Relay for Life, will be held on April 25 from 8-5 at the middle school.

If you have anything you would like to donate, please contact Brenda Humes or Kim Graves.  Receipts are available  for all donations. T

Thank You for your support. We are making a differences in the lives of others.

All middle school students are invited to submit posters for the 2015 State School Bus Safety Poster Contest based on the theme, “Bully Free Zone!” Posters should be submitted to the local selection committee (Christie Biggerstaff, Kevin Cloyd, Mike Gee) no later than April 30th. 

More information and the rules for submissions may be found here (http://napt.org/resources/national-school-bus-safety-week.php).

Congratulations to Andrea Beltran, Will Burroughs, Brooklyn Gordon and Cassie Strong. They have been selected to participate in the Roger's Explorers Program this summer.

Monroe County Schools' are seeking Site Based Decision Making Council parent members at each school.

MCMS students raised almost $750 for the Hoops for Heart Campaign. With Coach Murphy are Amelia England and Kylie Adams. Amelia raised the most money with about $350 and Kylie Adams raised almost $200. Trenton Carroll, not shown, raised $55. Thank you to everyone that supported the American Heart Association.

The advanced band class performed athe KMEA Concert Band Performance  Assessment in Somerset. The middle school band received a Distinguished rating. Congratulations to Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Crowe and all band students.

"March Zuma" by John O'Reilly

"Spririt of the Wolf" by Michael Oare

Results from Jr Beta Club State Convention:

Kade Hagan- State Vice-President

1st Place Arts Sweepstakes

1st Place sketch Grace Turner

1st Place pastels Kylee Brown

2nd Place technology

2nd Place campaign skit

A group of 8th grade students visited Lindsey Wilson College for a campus tour and lunch. This trip was made possible through GEAR-UP KY.

On Saturday, March 14, 2015 Monroe County Middle School Band students prepared music for solo and/or ensemble performance events at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment held at Henry F. Moss Middle School in Bowling Green. Performances received both written and verbal feedback from adjudicators. ALL events received Distinguished or Proficient ratings. Students receiving a Distinguished or Proficient rating will be awarded the official KMEA medals. A Distinguished rating means a superior performance while Proficient represents an excellent performance. This is outstanding work by our band students. 

Mr. Murphy is heading up the Hoops for Heart campaign that will begin next week. Students are encouraged to collect donations for this event. He has the following guidelines:

Deadline for donations:  Wednesday, April 1

Prizes on back of envelope: Students will start winning prizes after $50 is raised (Level 1 and 2 will NOT receive the ducks).  Prizes are listed on the back of the envelope that has been given to the students.

Consent for activities: For a student to participate in free throw competition or any other activity, they MUST turn in the parent consent form that is attached to that envelope.

Students who are enrolled in the Gifted/Talent Program may apply for VAMPY and SCANT programs with Western Kentucky University. Applications are available in the office. Click on the Read More for the qualifications for each. If  you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hodges.

Vote for Dillon Geralds for player of the week:

Click here to vote.

These students braved through the cold and snow with Reading Plus!!  Congratulations on achieving combos while we were out of school. Sixth graders: Rain Setliff, Aubrey Woods, Halee Jo Deckard, and Kobe Nason. Seventh graders: Landon Hollinsworth, Gracie Taylor, and Jordan Elam.

UPDATE...Saturday's Solo and Ensemble Assessment has been postponed. The event will be held on Saturday, Mar. 14.

Kade Hagan is a candidate for Jr. Beta State Vice President. He will be campaigning during the convention, giving a speech, and answering question during interview process. In addition, he must have a campaign skit that promotes his slogan "Vote Kade he's Beta Made." Vote #9. Best wishes to Kade!

This is the Jr. Beta Club's Song Fest that will be performed at the State Jr. Beta Convention in Louisville next week.

You can follow the Monroe County School District on Twitter @monroekyschools

Our annual Spring Parent Luncheon will be held Feb. 4-6. We invite all parents to join us for lunch and visit with teachers to discuss progress reports. Eighth grade luncheon will be on Wednesday, Feb. 4; seventh grade will be on Thursday, Feb. 5; and sixth grade will be on Friday, Feb. 6. Notes were sent home today. If you failed to receive a note, you can print one here- 8th, 7th, 6th. We hope to see you!

Gracie Russell out-spelled and outlasted other school winners and was the winner of the District Spelling Bee. She will move on to the state spelling bee. Congratulations Gracie and good luck.