Due to the threat of inclement weather, which is forecasted to include high winds and heavy rain, McMinn County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 9. The training scheduled for Tuesday at Central Office will be postponed to a later date. Eleven- and twelve-month employees should report on regular schedule as long as it is safe to do so.
Welcome Ms. Barbara Quintard! MCS is happy to have you as our new District ESL Population Consulting Teacher.
Happy New Year from MCS. Enjoy the January Newsletter!
MCS wishes everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MCS wishes all our families a Merry Christmas!
Abbreviated Day, Friday, December 15th.
MCS wishes everyone a safe and relaxing Winter Break.
Blended Pre-K spots available! You may contact Riceville Elementary and ask for Chelsea Womac or Jennifer Ray at 423-462-2294, to learn more about this exciting program for peer models.
The McMinn Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Frank Laureys. Frank is fairly new to McMinn County Schools but not to bus driving. Frank makes a commute from Monroe County to transport students at Riceville Elementary School and McMinn High School. You may also see Frank hauling the McMinn High School band. Thank you, Frank, for the time, humor and service you give to McMinn County Schools!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Mary Murray. Mary is a Special Needs Bus Driver for McMinn County Schools and has been with the Transportation Department for 9 years. You can also find Mary driving after school tutoring, summer school, athletic events and much more. Mary is always ready to help and always with a smiling face! Thank you, Mary, for all the time and dedication you give the students of McMinn County!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Debra Stansberry. Debra has been driving a Riceville Elementary School route on bus 26 since April 2023. We are very thankful she chose McMinn County Schools and hope for many more years working together. Thank you, Debra!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Charles Jack Hamilton. Jack has been a Special Needs Bus Driver for McMinn County Schools for 5 years. Jack is always willing to jump in to help out and always with a smile on his face. Thank you, Jack, for the support you give to McMinn County Schools!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Robert Rupright. Robert just joined the Transportation Team and is driving bus 77 at Riceville Elementary School. Big congratulation’s on getting your bus license and thank you for joining McMinn County Schools!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Susan Liner. Susan has been driving with McMinn County Schools for 27 years. Cold mornings, rainy days or those beautiful sunshine days. Susan is always ready to start up bus 66 for Calhoun Elementary School. Thank you, Susan!
MCS would like to share the December Elementary Newsletter.
MCS Central Office employees, principals, and supervisors wore purple in support of Ms. Falls' husband, Jonathan, who is currently battling cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Falls family.
Pre-K spots available in McMinn County Schools.
Winter Break schedule for MCS.
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank a group of Drivers for McMinn County Schools. Randy Key (2yrs of service at Rogers Creek Elementary)
Bryan Aderhold (1 yr of service at McMinn High School) Danny Prior (4 yrs of service at Niota Elementary) Ron Pierce (16 yrs of service at Niota Elementary) Lester Zierk ( 4 yrs of service at Calhoun Elementary) and Kathy Givens (11 yrs of service at Niota Elementary). Each school day these drivers get behind the wheel to make sure the students of McMinn County get to school on time and safe. Thank you for the support you give to the Transportation Department and McMinn County Schools!!
MCS wishes all our families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
