Macon County Schools

Special Called Meeting Notice-Joint Meeting *****LOCATION CHANGE***** The Macon County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center on the campus of Franklin High School. During this joint session, LS3P architecture will present the proposed schematic design for Franklin High School. The Board of Education may also conduct other business as needed. The public is encouraged to attend.

Tamme Youmans, Physical Therapist for Macon County Schools, has been selected as a recipient of the Stephen E. Sallee Award of Excellence. Tamme is one of only 60 to receive this recognition since 1995. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities by expanding access to, promoting, and/or demonstrating the benefits of assistive technology. Congratulations Tamme!

For Immediate Release: Today at 10:30 am, the Macon County School System (Highlands School) had a county-wide Lock Down exercise. This was only a drill and an opportunity for school faculty and students to work on what to do during an actual Lock Down. Announcements were made throughout this event that it was only a drill. This exercise lasted five minutes or less and was a coordinated effort between school officials, law enforcement and other local agencies.

For Immediate Release: Today at 9:35 am, the Macon County School System (Franklin area & Nantahala) as well as Southwestern Community College, Trimont Christian Academy, and the Macon County Public Library had a county-wide Lock Down exercise. This was only a drill and an opportunity for school faculty and students to work on what to do during an actual Lock Down. Announcements were made throughout this event that it was only a drill. This exercise lasted five minutes or less and was a coordinated effort between school officials, law enforcement and other local agencies.

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING NOTICE-JOINT MEETING The Macon County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the cafeteria on the campus of Franklin High School. During this joint session, LS3P architecture will present the proposed schematic design for Franklin High School. The Board of Education may also conduct other business as needed. The public is encouraged to attend.

OCTOBER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Our regular scheduled meeting of the Macon County Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Board Room of the Macon County Schools Administrative Offices. The meeting will be live-streamed and can be accessed by visiting www.macon.k12.nc.us

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September 26th, 2022 Board Meeting Live Stream Live Stream will begin at 6:00pm. Link to Live Stream https://vimeo.com/event/2460047

Happy Labor Day! Reminder, Macon County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Students and staff will return on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Enjoy your weekend!

Bus Drivers Needed!

Franklin High School Traffic Advisory Beginning Monday 08/29/2022 MORNING student drop-off will be as usual. AFTERNOON student pick-up is as follows: - School buses will exit from Panther Drive onto Porter Street. No entry at this intersection. - Parents & guardians picking up students will enter McCollum Drive from Porter Street. Please use caution, be patient, and avoid this area during these times if possible.

We are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year and Support Person of the Year. Congratulations to the following: Teacher of the Year- Ms. Mariah Rascati, 3rd Grade Teacher, Iotla Valley Elementary School Principal of the Year- Ms. Michelle Bell, Principal, Iotla Valley Elementary School Support Person of the Year- Mr. Blair King, Assistant Principal, Franklin High School You each do a fabulous job representing Macon County Schools! We wish you all the best as you begin the 2022-2023 school year.