Dear parents, staff, and students, this is your proud principal Mr. David Johnson. I hope and pray you had a wonderful, restful and relaxing break! The second semester is upon us, and I truly believe we have changed the culture and established a strong foundation that we can build upon going into the 2nd semester. We will be returning back to school tomorrow and the expectations are high as it relates to safety, academics, and discipline. Parents, we need our students at school every day on time by 8:30 am ready to learn. All staff and students will enter through metal detectors and only clear bags and cups are allowed in the building. Also, students that arrive after 8:30 am must be signed in by a parent and students that drive and arrive after 8:30 am after being warned by the administration, on campus parking will be revoked. Report Cards will go home on Thursday, January 9th. Teachers and students, we look forward to having you all back in the building tomorrow. Enjoy the remainder of your day and we'll see you bright and early Tuesday morning.
Good evening, parents, staff, and students, this is Principal David Johnson with a few important announcements. State EOC testing will take place this entire week. Monday will be the English Writing assessment, Tuesday Reading, Wednesday Algebra 1, Thursday U. S. History, and Friday Biology 1. We need all students at school on time ready to test. Our Bulldog Boost after school program and attendance recovery will run Monday through Thursday this week 3:45 - 5:30. Parents and students, please be reminded that cell phones at 8:30 are to be put away until 3:30. Students, ski masks, durags, toboggans, hats, hoodies, and all other head coverings, aren't allowed to be worn in the building. They must be off as you enter and put away in your bookbag. Also, parents, students that are being dropped off to school after 8:30 must be accompanied and signed in by an adult before they are allowed to attend class. Those students that drive we will be monitoring the parking lots closely so get to school on time. Remember driving to school is a privilege and not at right. Parking passes will be pulled if you arrive to school after the 8:30 bell. The safety of everyone in the building at MCHS will always be our first priority. Thank you, parents, for all you do, and students, let's arrive to school on time, ready to work and test bright and early tomorrow morning .
Dear Parents and Guardians, we need all students that have an EOC State Test take part in our EOC Blitz tomorrow morning at 8:30. Our students will receive test strategies and review EOC sample and practice test questions. This will be our final preparation before state testing begins December 9th - 17th. Students, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you about an incident that occurred on our campus yesterday. A firearm was discovered on school grounds, and we immediately initiated an investigation. While the investigation was ongoing, I want to assure you that our school administration and local authorities have worked diligently to address the situation.
In response to this incident, our administration worked well into the night to ensure that appropriate safety measures were in place for today. As a result, we have heightened security protocols in place to ensure the continued safety of all students, faculty, and staff.
Please be assured that we are fully committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone in our school community. The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority, and we will continue to take all necessary actions to uphold this commitment.
Please know, that beginning Monday, any students who arrive on campus after 8:30 am must be signed in by a parent/guardian.
Thank you for your continued support and trust as we work together to ensure the safety of our students.
Good evening, parents, staff, and students, I pray all had a restful and enjoyable break. This is Principal David Johnson with a few important announcements. Our Bulldog Boost after school program and attendance recovery will run Monday through Thursday this week 3:45 - 5:30. Parents, we encourage students that need help to stay and allow our teachers to assist them. Transportation is provided if needed for our after-school tutoring. Saturday, December 7th will be the final EOC blitz session before EOC state testing begins. Parents, we need all student that are taking EOC classes this semester to come that morning 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. No transportation will be provided for Saturday blitz, but breakfast & lunch will be provided. Lastly, the implementation of our district cell phone policy will go into effect Monday, December 2nd. During School: No access to the Internet, Wi-Fi, cellular telephone signals, or to capture images or video. This includes but is not limited to, cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, air pods, smart glasses, gaming devices, etc. Students be sure to keep your electronic devices powered off and in your book bag. Parents, please talk to your child and remind them about the expectation of the district as it relates to cell phones.
Parents, tonight MCHS will host Family Engagement Night from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This event will consist of SAT/ACT test taking tips, EOC test taking information, bingo for books, and family feud literacy style. Parents, please come out, enjoy refreshments, win prizes, and enjoy our family engagement activities. Also Saturday, November 23rd will be our 1st EOC blitz. Parents, we need all student that are taking EOC classes this semester to come that morning from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. No transportation will be provided for Saturday blitz, but breakfast and lunch will be provided. Again, parents, we have an awesome evening planned for our Family Engagement Night. We look forward to you joining us!
ear parents, staff, and students, tomorrow from 4 - 6 pm, we will host parent conferences here at MCHS. Please come out and meet with your child's teachers. Due to parent conferences, there will be no Bulldog Boost or Attendance Recovery tomorrow. They will resume on Wednesday! Parents don't forget Wednesday November 20th; we will host Family Engagement Night from 5 - 7 pm. We look forward to you all joining us!
Good evening, parents, staff, and students, this is Principal David Johnson with some important announcements. Our Bulldog Boost after school program will run Monday through Thursday this week 3:45 - 5:30. Parents, we encourage students that need help to stay and allow our teachers to assist them. Transporation is provided if needed. Wednesday, November 20th MCHS will host Family Engagement Night. This event will consist of SAT/ACT test taking tips, EOC test taking information, bingo for books, and family feud literacy style. Parents, please come out, enjoy refreshments, win prizes, and enjoy our family engagement activities. Saturday, November 23rd will be the 1st of our EOC blitz. Parents, we need all student that are taking EOC classes this semester to come that morning 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. No transportation will be provided for Saturday blitz, but lunch will be provided. Lastly, the implementation of our district cell phone policy is quickly approaching Monday, December 2nd. It is important to remember safety first, then teaching and learning will always be our top priority. So, let's continue to work together like I know we will and in the end our county will be proud of the results. Thank you parents for all you do and students let's arrive to school on time, ready to work bright and early tomorrow morning.
Good evening, parents, staff, and students, this is principal David Johnson with a few important updates. Class meetings were held this past Friday informing the students body of the district no cell phone policy during the school day that will begin district wide December 1, 2024. Parents, letters were also mailed to inform you of the no cell phone policy during the school day effective December 1, 2024. We ask that you have conversations with your student to help with this transition. It is a must that we work towards this change to ensure that we eliminate distractions that will hinder our students from learning to their fullest potential. It is imperative that we have a successful academic year and it's going to take this entire community to make it happen. Also, interim reports will be issued to students Wednesday, November 13th. Parents continue to send your child to school daily, students come on time ready to learn daily, and teachers teach our students to the best of your ability. Enjoy the remainder of your evening and we will see you tomorrow morning on time, ready to learn.
Good evening, parents and guardians. This is Principal David Johnson with an important announcement about our upcoming Title I Parent Workshop. We invite you to attend a workshop titled, "Supporting Students with Special Needs" tomorrow November 7th @ 9:30am and again @ 5:00pm in the MCHS Media Center. This workshop will provide valuable information and strategies to help you support your child's educational needs. We look forward to you joining us!
Dear parents staff and students, this is your principal Mr. David Johnson. I hope everyone enjoyed their intercession break and are reenergized ready to get back to work. Report cards will go out Thursday, October 17th. EOC benchmark exams will be administered throughout this week and we will celebrate our academic and attendance awards on Wednesday, October 23rd @ 9:30am. Parents and students, it's very important that our students are at school everyday, on time, ready to learn. It is our goal to improve academics at Marlboro County High and it takes all invested to make it happen. Enjoy the remainder of your evening and we will see you bright and early Monday morning!
Parents of students that plan to attend the freshman academy field trip to Atlanta, the $50 deposit is due tomorrow, October 4th 2024. Please see Mrs. Irby-Williams in the media center to pay your deposit.
Dear parents staff and students, this is your principal Mr. David Johnson. Friday, October 4th, Marlboro County High School will operate on an early release schedule. Students will be released at 1:30 pm. We will have our homecoming parade beginning at 4:00pm followed by our football game at 7:30. Please stick around for our 5th quarter band performance immediately following the football game. Lastly please be reminded that there will be no school for students October 7th - 11th due to our fall Intercession.
Good afternoon parents, staff, and students, Marlboro County High School will operate on a 2- hour delay, Tuesday, September 17. Students who ride the bus, should report to the bus stop 2 hours later than their normal time and staff should report to work 2 hours later than their normal arrival time. Instruction will begin at 10:30 AM. Be safe and we will see you all tomorrow morning.
Good afternoon Students and Parents. Today at 5:30pm in the Media Center, we will have our Parent Meeting for the 9th graders interested in attending our field trip to Atlanta, GA. Please enter through the front of the school. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you this afternoon at 5:30pm.
Dear parents, staff, and students, our administration is aware of the numerous social media posts circulating recently. We have been in close contact with law enforcement, and after a thorough assessment, we believe it is safe for students to return to school.
Marlboro County High School will resume its regular schedule tomorrow, September 23, 2024.
We understand that many districts across the state are facing similar challenges with various threats. However, we want to assure all parents, students, faculty, and staff that it is safe to return to school. We will have secure measures in place to ensure that everyone is safe. Your safety and well-being remain our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
To the Parents of Marlboro County High School Students
September 18, 2024
Subject: e-Learning Days - September 19 & 20, 2024
Dear Parents,
Please be advised that Marlboro County High School will transition to e-learning for tomorrow, September 19th, and Friday, September 20th, 2024.
This decision has been made with the utmost consideration for the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Recent events in the community have underscored the importance of proactive measures to ensure a secure learning environment.
We understand that this sudden change may cause some inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption to your family's routines. However; the safety and security of our school community remain our highest priority.
During these e-learning days, students should follow their regular class schedules and access instruction and assignments through the provided online platforms.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these challenging circumstances. The resilience and strength of our community will guide us through.
The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is paramount. We are committed to protecting and defending our school community.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Helena L. Tillar, Ed.D.
Dismissal 09-18-24
Good evening parents, staff, and students, Marlboro County High School will operate on a 2- hour delay, Tuesday, September 17. Students who ride the bus, should report to the bus stop 2 hours later than their normal time and staff should report to work 2 hours later than their normal arrival time. Instruction will begin at 10:30 AM. Be safe and we will see you all tomorrow morning.
Good evening, parents, staff, and students, this is principal David Johnson with a few important announcements. We are asking that all individuals that enter the building of Marlboro County High School please abide by the safety parameters that have been put in place to ensure that our campus is safe. Everyone that enters the building at the high school is required to go through the metal detectors. All students are required to go through the metal detector with their clear bookbag and then all bags will be searched by staff that are on duty. Drinking cups that are not clear will not be permitted in the building. The administration, faculty, and staff are very proud of the academic accomplishments of our students thus far as well as the awesome job of our athletic teams, cheerleaders, JROTC, and our marching band. We encourage all of our students to strive for greatness. Enjoy the remainder of your evening and we will see you tomorrow morning, on time, ready to learn.