Registration for the Macon Co. Soccer League Spring Season is now open until Jan. 25th. Parents can sign-up their children at maconcountysoccer.com or visit Video Corner to do a paper form. The deadline to sign-up is this Saturday, Jan. 25th.
Lafayette Little League would like to announce the final planned day for boys & girls baseball sign-ups! Registration Sat. Jan. 25th from 9am-3pm at Central Elem. School Cafeteria. Please use this link https://5il.co/cdy6 to view the league flyer with more info.
LES and Westside girls interested in trying out for the 5th/6th girls basketball team need to attend tryouts for the fall season on Jan. 28-29 from 3:330-5:00pm.
***REMINDER*** Monday, Jan. 20th is MLK Day and there is no school in Macon County. All schools resume normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 21st.
Little Miss, Petite Miss, and Junior Miss Macon County Pageant forms are due by Jan 28th. If any questions, please email maustin@maconcountyschools.org
The Healthy Macon County Committee is again doing the Healthy Selfie Contest open to everyone in Macon Co. To participate, visit the Healthy Macon County Facebook page, like it & post 30 healthy selfies in 45 days. Winning school gets $100 and more prizes for community members!
Friday’s Basketball game vs DeKalb County has been moved to DeKalb County. The schedule previously said it was a Home game...but it is actually AWAY. Tip-off is still 6pm.
Fairlane Elem School will begin using the Safe Visitor Program on Mon., Jan. 13th for all visitors. This program will require all visitors to present a valid driver's license before entering the school. More details available on the Macon County Schools facebook page.
The T2 Report card is now available in Skyward Parent Access in the Portfolio area of the website/app. Anyone needing tech support or to create a Skyward Parent Account, email skywardhelpdesk@maconcountyschools.org Paper report cards will be sent home tomorrow, Fri Jan. 10th.
OSHA & Sub Teacher required inservice will be held Jan. 23 at 9am at the Macon BOE Central Office. Everyone wanting to sub in the school system must have an application on file and register for a background check prior to this day. Questions, call 615-666-2125.
Happy New Year from Macon Co Schools!! REMINDER...students return on regular schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7th.
Please see attached flyers for info on boys and girls softball signups Jan. 4-March 7th, 2020. Playday is April 25th and season starts April 27th.
Teachers: The PD Day Schedule on Jan. 6, 2020 can be found at https://5il.co/byds
Parents: 1st day of Spring Term for students in Tues. Jan. 7, 2020. All schools will be on regular schedules.
The RevTrak Program for adding money to student lunch accounts will be down for maintenance from Friday, Jan. 3rd thru Sat 4, 2019. No payments can be processed during this time. RevTrak will be online by Jan. 6th to begin the spring term.
Due to weather conditions, Macon Co. Schools will open 2 hrs late tomorrow, Tuesday Dec. 17th.
Substitutes will be paid this Thursday, December 19 for all work performed November 18 - December 6. These checks may be picked up at the Board of Education between 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. All checks not picked up by 10:00am will be mailed.
After-school programs at Central and Westside are cancelled for today.
Due to weather conditions, all Macon Co. Schools will dismiss today at 2:30pm
**REMINDER** Next Thursday, Dec. 19th, is the last day of the fall semester. School will be dismissed at 10am. Busses will run this day.
There is a Christmas Choir concert at LES at 6:30 tonight.
The Macon County Schools 2020-2021 Master School Calendar was approved at last night's school board meeting and can be viewed at https://5il.co/bqew
There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys who plan to play soccer for MCJH this spring. The meeting is Dec. 11th @ 5:30pm @ the MCJH cafeteria.
Att: Seniors & Parents-Cap & Gown pics will be made in the MCHS audit. on Jan. 29. Refer to the schedule posted on the MCHS Facebook page. Boys wear white button-down shirts with a solid colored tie. Girls wear a school-appropriate v-neck shirt and a necklace of their choosing.
MCHS local scholarship applications for 2020 now available. Deadline is Feb. 1 for most. Applications found at https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bxf5se5VjGhcclQwQjBqMS1QMi02Vi1hbmpPOElQQ3ZILUxJ
Reminder for parents of 8th graders at RBS: There will be a parent night tonight at 5p in the Cafeteria to discuss transitioning to high school. See attached letter for more information at https://5il.co/boju
MCHS/MCJHS Bands Christmas Concert Monday, Dec. 9th. Chili supper at 5pm and concert at 7pm. All proceeds from the chili supper benefit the Troy Barber family. $5 per plate. JY Carter Auditorium at MCHS. Free admission to the concert.
Great events this weekend!! Fri. night-Christmas on the Square in Lafayette; Sat.-Jingle Bell 5K & 2 mile walk at 8am, Lafayette Christmas parade at 1pm, FES Christmas Festival 3-7pm and the RBS Christmas parade at 6pm. A flyer for the Jingle Bell run at https://5il.co/bo0w
Please make sure you have downloaded the MC Schools app and liked the Macon County School District Facebook page. All info on delayed/closed school days will be posted when a decision is made. Like today, If nothing is posted, schools are on regular schedule.
Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow afternoon/night, the MCHS Turkey Trot 5K walk/run has been cancelled. The event is being postponed till spring and more info will be sent out closer to time.
The latest progress report, PR2, is now available in Skyward Parent Access under the Student Portfolio area of the website/app. Paper reports will come home with students today.
1) MCHS Mandatory Boys Soccer Team Meeting tonight 5pm at fair grounds Bill Speck Bld. 2)Sprinter's Group hosting Annual Jingle Bell 5k run/2m walk 12/17. All proceeds benefit Elem, Jr High, and HS XC, track & field programs. See flyer for details at https://5il.co/bgij
The MCHS Girls Soccer team is selling FanCloth. The sale runs from 11-19-19 until 12-3-19. You can see any player/coach or you can visit the attached link and purchase your items. www.fancloth.shop/btjtk
Pictures with Santa sponsored by MCHS Basketball...see all the details at https://plus.smilebox.com/play?g=5c5c4f1f-a41b-4667-8ac1-f00b8f4f35ea
Free Flu Shots will be given tomorrow, 11/19/19, from 9:00-3:30 at the Macon County Health Department. Please tell any of your friends or family members that haven't a shot about this event.
**REMINDER*** MCJH 8th Grade Parent Night is tonight in MCJH Auditorium at 5 pm
Breakfast with Santa this Saturday, Nov 16th 8-11am at Lafayette Elem School. Cost details on attached flyer.
MCHS will hold it's annual Craft Fair this weekend, Saturday Nov. 16th from 9am-4pm at MCHS. You can see a full list of vendors at https://5il.co/bbt4
Fairlane Elem will host their annual Breakfast with Santa on Sat. Dec. 7th from 8-10am. See attached flyer for info on event.
Several are confused by a push message from news station WSYX stating Macon is closed...WSYX is in Ohio and not TN...please refer to our MC Schools app and district FB page for correct info. Again, WSYX is not a TN station but in Ohio...Macon Schools are 2hrs late today.
Macon Schools are opening 2hrs late today. That info has been submitted to all media outlets as 2hrs late however some continue have a mixup in their info for counties. Macon Schools will open today 2hrs late.
Due to extreme temps predicted in the morning, Macon Schools will start 2hrs late, Wednesday Nov 13th.
Due to icy road conditions, Macon Co Schools are now closed today, Tues Nov. 12th.
Macon County Schools will open 2 hours late today Tues, Nov 12th.
A benefit Ride, Auction, & Supper for Crystal Trent being held tomorrow, Sat. Nov. 9th. Please see attached flyer for times and locations of all events.
RBS FFA fruit sale is going on now. If you are interested in ordering anything please contact Cristina Anderson, Stacey Dickerson, or an FFA Member to order! Orders are due November 12th!
See attached letter that will be sent home with MCJH 8th graders today regarding 11/18 at 5p informational meeting to discuss preparing your student for transition to high school. Letter can be found at https://5il.co/b5ta For more info contact davism@maconcountyschools.org
MCHS will host the Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run on Tues. Nov. 26. The Macon Co Chamber of Commerce will have trunk or treat at this event. These events are the rescheduled Zombie Run which was rained out. More info at https://5il.co/b508 and Registration form at https://5il.co/b507
MCHS BOYS SOCCER TEAM Will be having a team meeting on Nov.12th @ 6pm @ the Bill Speck building located at the Macon Co. Fairgrounds. All players and their parents that plan to play soccer in the spring need to attend.
LES cookie dough will arrive next Wednesday, Nov 6 between 9-10am. Please make arrangements to pick up orders by 4:30pm. A reminder notice will he sent when it arrives.
***REMINDER** Daylight savings time change this weekend beginning Sun.,Nov. 3rd. Remember to set your clocks back 1 hr so everyone is on time to school Monday. Also, Mon. Nov 4th is a national election day and Nov. 11 is Veteran's Day & schools are on regular schedule both days
Vote for Isaac Belton for Tennessean player of the week thru tomorrow. You can vote every hour at https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/10/28/tennessee-high-school-sports-tennessean-boys-athlete-week/2483822001/
The Zombie Run sponsored by MCHS and the Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Macon Co. Chamber of Commerce scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the weather forecast and rescheduled for Nov. 26th. Plan to join us for games, fun, candy and the 5K Turkey Trot Walk/Run!!
The Service Learning Program will host a movie night at Lafayette Cinema on Nov. 6th at 7pm. The movie will be Artic Dogs. $5 ticket includes movie, popcorn and drink. Proceeds go to the Feeding Families for Thanksgiving Program. Info flyer located at https://5il.co/b0fg
MCHS Zombie Run/Walk 5K next Wed., Oct. 30th. Macon County Chamber of Commerce will host a Trunk or Treat prior to the run at MCHS. Registration form can be downloaded at https://5il.co/ay9s
Pink Out Game benefiting Sherry's Run Mon, Nov 25-6pm @ MCHS vs. Westmoreland. All proceeds from shirt sales benefit Sherry's Run. Contact a basketball player, cheerleader,band member or stop by any MBT branch to order a shirt. More info on flyer at https://5il.co/ay5g
The first report card of the 19-20, T1, is now available in Skyward Parent Access. Students receiving paper report cards will get them on Friday to bring home. Anyone needing a Skyward Parent Access account please email skywardhelpdesk@maconcountyschools.org
LES will host their school Fall Festival this Friday, Oct 25th. Dinner starts at 5:30pm and activities are from 6-9pm. Everyone invited for a fun family night!!!
RBS Elem is looking for Fall Festival volunteers, Sat, Nov 2, for set up, run games, serve food, & clean up after. It's a great opportunity for TN Promise Students to get hours. Anyone interested and wants more information, contact Cindy Evans at 6156337656 after school hours.
Please see info pic for details on the Career Fair being held tomorrow sponsored by Macon Co Schools and Lafayette Rotary Club.
See attached flyer for info on the upcoming MCHS Theatre Production of Winnie the Pooh on Oct 25, 26 & 27th.
MCHS 2020 Yearbooks are now on sale at www.jostens.com. Get yours now before the prices go up! Yearbooks are currently $70 until November 1st.
Updated link for the WES Elem Fall Festival flyer being held on Oct. 26 https://5il.co/atkh
The Community Conversation meeting sent out previously is this Thursday, Oct. 17th not August 17th as sent...the meeting is this coming Thursday....everyone is welcome to attend. Please rsvp on the link sent out previously for a lunch count.
Please join us at the Community Conversation Meeting Thurs., Aug 17th from 11:30-1pm. Lunch will be served but an rsvp is required. See info at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/466308/Community_Conversation_Meeting_Info.pdf
The RBS football game against Clinton scheduled for tomorrow night, Fri. Oct 11th, has been cancelled.
Flu shots forms are due at your child’s school by Oct. 14th. Shots will be given on Oct. 21st. Anyone wanting their child to receive a flu shot must return the completed form by Oct. 14th.
Macon Co. Schools will observe Fall Break Mon. Oct 7-Fri Oct 11. All schools resume regular schedules on Mon Oct 14.
This Friday at LES is dress-up day for $1 in the following categories...wear a hat, dress like a rock star, clothes inside out, tacky clothes, wear sunglasses, dress like your favorite teacher, wear your pajamas, dress like a superhero.
Please see the district Facebook page for info on a discount on Air Evac membership. The application for a membership can be found at https://5il.co/ak31
Tonight is College Night at MCHS from 6:30-8pm. Over 25 colleges, technical schools, military branches and other post-secondary organizations will be at the school to meet with students and parents. All grades and parents invited.
Tomorrow, Tuesday October 1st, is Senior ACT retake day at MCHS.
***SCHEDULE REMINDER*** Monday, Sept 30th is a scheduled Professional Development Day for teaching staff. Students do not attend school on Monday. Normal school schedules resume on Tuesday, Oct 1st.
With the Census 2020 approaching, workers are being sought to assist with collecting the information. Anyone interested in working with the Census, please see the info on the attached flyer.
The October menu is now available in the documents area of the website and MC Schools app and also be found at https://5il.co/aeok
Saturday, September 21st
Noon-3pm
At Macon Bank & Trust Main Office.
Southern Shave & Brew Company
Craft booths
Bounce houses
Face painting
Pumpkin painting
Silent Auction
Jimmy Goad’s Chuckwagon
And More!!!
**DATE CORRECTION** The Westside Fish Fry is this Friday, Sept 20th...NOT Saturday as previously sent out.
Westside Elem School's annual Fish Fry this Saturday, Sept. 20 starting at 5pm. Fish plates include fish, hush puppies, slaw, baked potato or fries, drink and dessert-adult plate $10.child's/plate $5. All proceeds benefit WES. Flyer is attached. Call in to-go orders welcome!!
**REMINDER** This Wednesday, Sept. 18th is Parent/Teacher Conference. Students do not attend this day. Conference is from 12-6pm. Students resume normal schedules on Thursday, Sept. 19th.
The issue with the Progress Reports not showing in the Portfolio area is now fixed. Also, REMINDER....next Wednesday, Sept 18th is Parent/Teacher Conference and students do not attend school this day.
The first Progress Report, PR1, is now available in both the Skyward app & website in the Portfolio section. Students receiving paper reports will bring them home tomorrow.
Please join us for a Community Conversation meeting on Thurs. Oct. 17th at 11:30. The meeting will be held at the Anderson Building and a light lunch will be served. Info on the meeting and the link to RSVP for lunch can be found at https://5il.co/a6xu
Financial Aid Night at MCHS is Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the MCHS Auditorium.
MCJH will have its first FCA meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:15 am. Meetings will be every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
OSHA and Substitute Teacher In-service for anyone who would like to work as a Substitute Teacher in Macon County will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in the Central Office beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions please call our office at 615-666-2125.
The MCHS Homecoming Parade start time has been moved to 12:30pm instead of 1pm as previously scheduled. With the predicted heat index, the parade will start at 12:30pm to shorten the wait time elem students will be outdoors and to allow them to cool down before loading busses.
Reminder**Makin' Macon Fit is this Sat, Sept 7th at MCJH. Registration begins at 7am!! Parking will be thru the first drive(one closest to Anderson FH) and then around behind school. All children in bike rodeo must have a helmet to participate. Hope to see you there!!
**Reminder** Macon Schools are closed Mon. Sept 2nd for Labor Day holiday. All schools will reopen on regular schedule Tues, Sept. 3rd. The Sept menu is also available in the documents area of the website and MC Schools app and also at https://5il.co/9ui8
Please take a moment to complete the Career Readiness Survey for the CTE Career Program using this link..... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0pl9G7kvVa-XFup0ZP7MmYV03Ini9YF8rAzA4J8fxfnhIBA/viewform?usp=sf_link
There is a Financial Aid Meeting at the RBSHS cafeteria tonight, August 19 at 6:00 for RBS seniors and parents.
T-Shirt fundraiser going on now for for all 2nd-12th graders running cross country. All proceeds benefit The Sprinters Group. Last day to order is Sunday, August 18 at the following website: https://mcxc2019.itemorder.com/
Thanks for your support!!
MMF is Sept 7th at MCJH. Forms will come home with Elem students and are in the office at MCJH, MCHS, RBSHS. Forms are due back by Sept 30 to guarantee a shirt. Formats can also be dropped off at Macon Bank, Macon Community Hospital and the Bd of Ed Office.
Parents & Students: Get info about area job posting, hot careers, career related articles, and much more by liking and following the Macon County Schools Career Corner Facebook page. To find us on Facebook, simply click https://www.facebook.com/academiccareercoach/
Makin' Macon Fit will be held Saturday, Sept. 7th!! Green registration forms are coming home this Friday with students!! Make plans to join the fun for this annual family fitness event held at MCJH!!
MCHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has partnered with the Titans to offer discounted game tickets. Click on the link to purchase tickets, and enter the promo code MACON. Thanks for your support! https://www.titansonline.com/tickets/ticket-fundraiser
MCHS Homecoming tshirts are for sale. A pic of the front image is attached. To order, contact Mrs. Blankenship, Mrs. Curtis or Mrs. Wix at MCHS 615-666-4320. Adult S-XL $15, 2XL $17, 3XL $18, 4XL $19, & 5XL $20. Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13th.
All parents registering returning students tomorrow will do so online at the school. Labs are ready and staff will assist if needed. You may register all your students at one location. Please be sure to visit between 8-10am to register...all Open Houses tomorrow 3-6pm
Skyward On-line Registration is now locked. Anyone that did not register will need to attend their child's school tomorrow between 8-10am to register. At the close of on-line registration, 2,143 students were registered. Many thanks to all of the parents!!!
To help ensure everyone that plans to register on-line is able to complete the process before it locks at 3pm, the step by step video for registering can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGC_3MjGo1Q&feature=youtu.be
**REMINDER*** Online Registration will end tomorrow at 3pm. Anyone that has not successfully registered by this time will need to attend On-Site Registration at the schools on Thurs. Aug 1st from 8-10am. As of today, 1,957 students have registered...great job parents!!!!!
Parents and students of MCHS and RBSH, please see attached link to a list of Early Post Secondary Opportunities available to students for the 2019-20 school year....click the link below
https://5il.co/94l3
On-line Registration will close Wednesday July 31 at 3pm. On-site Registration will be Thursday August 1st from 8-10am. No busses will run on Registration Day. The first regular of school is Monday August 5th and busses will begin normal routes.
Skyward Educator Access and Skyward Parent Access have been unlocked and available schedules posted. If you child's schedule is not available at this time, continue checking back with the app. Student information is continually being updated as we prepare for school to start.
Fri, July 24 is the Project Grad Class of 20 3rd Annual Yard Sale in the MCHS Cafeteria from 7am-5pm. All items are $1, full bags are $5 and large bags are $10. All proceeds go to Project Graduation. All donations from senior class members and their families.
Online Registration will close on July 31st. On-site Registration is Aug. 1st from 8-10am. Buses will not run on Aug. 1 for Registration. All normal bus routes will begin on the 1st full day of school-Mon. August 5th.
All parents that have requested registration assistance should have an email, message or phone call back now. On only the 2nd day of this process, 837 students have been successfully registered online!! For help email skywardhelpdesk@maconcountyschools.org
All Pre-K slots are now full. If your child received a slot in the program, a call has been made from the program teachers to let you know. Anyone that applied that has not been notified is now on a waiting list at each school for future openings in the program.
Anyone that emails skywardhelpdesk@maconcountyschools.org for account assistance must provide the parent name and all student names for the account needed. Accounts cannot be created without this information.
Online Registration for Returning students opens tomorrow. It will close on July 31. To view a tutorial to prepare for the process, click:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGC_3MjGo1Q&feature=youtu.be
Email skywardhelpdesk@maconcountyschools.org for help/questions
19-20 School Supply lists are now available in the new Macon County Schools app in the Documents area. The list are also available on maconcountyschools.com in the documents area.
WELCOME!!! This app is replacing SchoolWay....have a look around.....it’s still a work in progress....hope you like it!!
Test of the new app for posting to FB, Live Feed and Notification system
Test Notification
Open House will be held on Aug. 1 from 3-6pm
2019-20
School Calendar
Welcome to our new website!