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Dr. Veronica Brown, the Superintendent of Mitchell County Schools, was recently chosen to serve on a panel for the Georgia School Superintendent's Professional Development Program. She and four other superintendents spoke with and inspired 31 aspiring superintendents. The Superintendent Professional Development Program (SPDP) is a two-year program designed to prepare future superintendents for the challenging and demanding role of leading a school district. The program focuses on developing executive skills in strategic leadership, school governance, community relations, and organizational leadership, all of which are essential for a successful superintendent.

Pictured: Dr. Johnathan Roberts (Macon County), Travis Thomas (Pickens County), Dr. Veronica Brown (Mitchell County), Dr. Richard Rogers (Houston County), Steve Cole (Rabun County)

Mitchell County High School CTAE is excited to announce a brand-new CTAE Pathway for the 2025–2026 school year: Nutrition & Food Science! This pathway is designed for students who are interested in food, science, and helping people live healthier lives. Professionals in this field play a major role in improving the health of communities by teaching good eating habits, planning balanced meals, and researching how to keep food safe and nutritious.

The My Ride K-12 Bus App is available for families in the Mitchell County School System! This app provides real-time updates on bus routes and schedules, helping parents stay informed about their child’s transportation.

For more information or assistance, please contact your child’s school. Information can also be found in the MCSS Fy26 Student Handbook.

Welcome to the 18th year of the Eagle's Nest Newsletters. Click on the title to download the 24 page August issue now. Find out who is the System Teacher of the Year (page 1) and read about the schools' Teachers of the Year (page 3). Read about the exciting System Convocation and the guest speaker (page 4). Get to know about the principals from each school and check out the list of school supplies needed (pages 5-8). Learn more about the CTAE programs (pages 9-10). Get familiar with the Student Services Department (pages 13-15) and check out the Bus Drivers training (page 12). Read about the summer of learning (pages 16-19). Check out the MCSS Personnel Lists (pages 21-21), sport schedules (page 22); phone list (page 23) and the system calendar (page 25)

The Mitchell County School District is taking nominations for the Mitchell County/Mitchell Baker High School Eagles Wall of Fame. The ultimate honor to be bestowed upon a Mitchell County/Mitchell Baker High School (MCHS/MBHS) graduate shall be induction into the MCHS/MBHS Eagles Wall of Fame. The purpose of the MCHS/MBHS Eagles Wall of Fame is to recognize graduates for their extraordinary and exceptional accomplishments, as well as motivate and influence students of what they can do with hard work.

Visit Mitchell County Middle School’s Front Desk or click the title for the MCHS/MBHS Eagles Wall of Fame application along with information regarding the criteria for nomination and the submission process.

Georgia Senate Bill 351, also known as the "Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024", aims to enhance student safety and digital citizenship in Georgia's public schools. The partnership between the Georgia Department of Education and Parent ProTech has been approved by the State Board of Education. We now have resources with Parent ProTech. Parents and staff may create an account for more information. Click on the Title to sign up and access the resources.

We are excited for a new school year! Parents, please review the 2025-2026 dress code guidelines to ensure that students are safe, comfortable, and ready to learn each day. Please contact your student’s school if you have specific questions pertaining to the dress code or refer to the Student Handbook. Let’s make it a great year.

Click on the title above for the dress code documents for each school.

Click on the title above to download the School Supply Lists for the 2025-2026 school year.

Summer Meals are available AT No Cost to children aged 18 and under. Any child 18 and under may eat a meal at any site no matter where they attend school. For more information contact: Kimberly Emanuel Nutrition Manager/Supervisor. 229-321-7002. Click on the title above for dates, times and locations.

The June issue is now available. In this 24 page edition, check out the end-of-year closing ceremonies and graduations (pages 12, 19-23). Find out who is retiring (page 3) and who was recognized at the May Board Work Session (page 6); learn more about Summer Reading Challenge (page 5); read about the exciting events that happened in May from Field Days (pages 4 and 14) to teacher appreciation activities (pages 10, 11, 14). Learn who were the MCPS Readers and Students of the Month (pages 11, 13). Check out the 2025-2026 MCSS Calendar (page 24) to find when students return to school.