Monroe Messages
Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
Elementary Students Spend Fall Break Touring  Washington, D. C.
Students representing  Monroe County Elementary Schools had the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D,C.  Students who presented were (l-r) Mary Alice Marks, Ella Britt, Makenzie Hicks, and Katherine Clay.   Pictured below are scenes from the students' visit to the nation's capital.

MPHS Musical Theatre presents "Blood Brothers" October 20 and 22 at 7 p.m. and October 23 at 3 p.m.  at the BOE Auditorium.  Admission is $5. 
Congratulations KBSutton Elementary, GAESP School Bell Award Winner
KBSutton Elementary School was recognized last week for the innovative schoolwide mentoring program spearheaded by KBS Counselor, Mrs. Melissa Smith.   The "Knights of the Roundtable Chatter" program partners caring adults with students throughout the school year.  KBS Principal, Mrs. Becky Brown, accepted the award at the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals Fall Meeting.

TGS Principal Dr. Richard Bazemore Recognized as GAESP Past President


At the fall meeting of the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals, TGScott Elementary School Principal, Dr. Richard Bazemore, was recognized as outgoing president of the statewide organization.
Monroe County Schools to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 24-28
Monroe County Schools will participate in Red Ribbon Week during October 24th-28th. Students of all ages can take a stand against drugs.  

The history behind Red Ribbon Campaign® was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG - FREE AMERICA.

Red ribbon week is a time to combat those that abuse drugs and encourage youth to stay away from them. According to http://www.redribbon.org,  Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.  Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America.

Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX   Dr. Mike Hickman  25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029  478-994-2031  Student and Athletic Title IX Jackson Daniel 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029  Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029
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