Mitchell County Schools

Ms. L. Wingate’s Culinary Arts students are hosting events in their Eagle’s Nest Café at Mitchell County High School. Businesses can meet at a time and day of their choice, menus are tailored to meet the business’ needs, and audio/visual equipment is provided. Requirements: minimum of 10 people, but can accommodate up to 50 and give at least a week’s notice in advance. There is no charge for the room, just the meal. For more information, e-mail Lillibel_Wingate@mitchell.k12.ga.us.

The MCHS FFA Ag Mech students are constructing Planter boxes. These boxes are perfect for outdoor on porches patios or in your yard! Constructed from treated lumber and sealed with a water proof stain. Box dimensions are 2ftX4ft and stand at 30 inches. Cost  of the box is ONLY $75 this is strictly to cover the cost of the materials used. Free delivery in county is available! E-mail Tyler Reeves at tyler_reeves@mitchell.k12.ga.us to reserve or order a box to your dimensions!

Charles Grissom (2018 Sullivan) and Naya Whitus (2019 Sullivan Scholar) attended the first VSU Inaugural Sullivan Summit held in Valdosta on January 26. Sullivan Scholars, parents, school administrators, and superintendents from 20 districts attended. Read more about the summit in the February 2019 issue of the Eagle's Nest newsletter.

Registration for Pre-K for the 2019-2020 school year is going on now. For Pre-K, your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2019 (Birthdate must fall between September 2, 2014 and September 1, 2015). For more info, call 229-336-8250. Read more about the requirements on page 8 of the February 2019 issue of the Eagle's Nest newsletter.

As a fundraiser and learning tool, the MCHS culinary arts students will be preparing casseroles each week for sale. The orders will need to be placed the Monday prior to pick-up on Wednesdays: Schedule February 6 – Beef Stroganoff February 13-Poppy Seed Chicken February 20-Turkey & Spinach Lasagna February 27– Shepherd’s Pie. Click on the title to find out more information.

Mitchell County Board of Education has moved to Mitchell County High School, 1000 Newton Road (Old Freshman Academy/Hall D). The Mitchell County Board of Education meetings will be held at the High School for the remainder of year: November 8, November 13, and December 11. All meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at this location until further notice.

REACH Scholars Recognized Congratulations to Mitchell County High School 8th Grade Students Karsen Murray, Avalyn Scott, Kacy Pace, Jah’sean Hicks, and Frederick Anderson, Jr. (shown left) for being selected to be the first REACH Scholars at Mitchell County High School. The students were recognized at the MCHS REACH Signing Ceremony held on October 31, 2108. Read more about the REACH program in the November issue of the Eagle's Nest newsletter