"It's like a family reunion.", quipped a Macon County School System employee as teachers, administrators, support staff and school board members greeted each other after the summer break.  There was a celebratory atmosphere in the air as employees waited in line for ID photographs and prepared Tuskegee Institute Middle School for the two-day, Institute Day, event.

The reason for the celebratory mood was the recent announcement from the Superintendent's Office.  Macon County Schools achieved 100% AYP, meaning all Macon County Schools met adequate yearly progress.

All schools scored high in critical areas, like math, reading and attendance, surpassing some neighboring, more highly-touted school systems.

After a delicious meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecued chicken, corn on the cob and tossed salad, employees were surprised with an awards ceremony, recognizing their achievements.  Schools were awarded individually and collectively, while enjoying music by the D'zyre Band, a premier local group of  entertainment professionals.

Congratulations to the School Board Members, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, The School Improvement Team, Principals, Teachers, Support Staff, Child Nutrition, Bus Drivers, Parents and Students!

Notasulga teaching professionals talk over the AYP data.

Macon County Principals with employee certificates.

George Washington Carver has made AYP every year since opening.

Our teachers are energized and ready to be back in the classroom.

Ms Hasley is refreshed and ready for her class.

Yes, those are identical twins...

Coach Bell is a science teacher at Notasulga High School

Ms Charena Nicholson and Ms Shannon Mobley are with the L4L Mentoring Initiative

(Lessons for Life)

Deborah Cannon Wolfe Principal Mason McDade pauses for a photo opportunity with Tuskegee Mayoral Candidate, Johnny Ford.

Notasulga High School teachers, Coach Rogers, Mrs Ali, Ms Mauldin, Coach Lucas and Ms McClellan are happy to be back for a new year.

If you wish to learn the latest dance moves, the young lady with the red apron and the nice smile knows them...if you can keep up!

Coach Davis is tickled with joy to be accepting an award for Tuskegee Institute Middle School.  On the left is Superintendent Jacqueline Brooks and TIMS Principal, Rosemary Wright on the right.

Dr. Brooks recognizes TIMS teachers and Principal Wright.

Deborah Cannon Wolfe was awarded the highest proficiency score by grade level ARMT plus.  Ms Kimberly Anthony accepted for DCW.

Ms Holley and Principal Asberry representing Tuskegee Public.

Dr. Brooks presents an award to the Administration Staff at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Dr. Melvin Lowe, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, School Principals and the School Improvement Team are recognized for their achievements in the previous school year.

Notasulga High School Principal Brelinda Sullen and Assistant Principal Freddie Williams are recognized.

Booker T. Washington High School Math Teachers are recognized for their students' achievements in Math.

Mr. Davis accepts a certificate for the Transportation Dept.

Macon County Schools make AYP!   After much struggle and steady effort, all of our schools make Adequate Yearly Progress!   Congratulations to the School Board Members, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, The School Improvement Team, Teachers, Parents, Principals and Administrators of the Macon County School System!

Notasulga High School will have it's Open House on Tuesday August 14, 2012 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. All parents & students are encouraged to attend.  

All coaches and sponsors, including Band, Cheerleading, Choir, Majorettes, Secretaries/Bookeepers, PTO/PTA presidents are attending a very vital workshop on managing  Extra-Curricula programs in public education.

First on the agenda on Monday, August 6 is Local School Accounting Do's and Don'ts, skillfully presented by Kim McPherson, ALSDE and Attorney Whit Colvin.  Ms McPerson sprinkled her presentation with real-world examples of how not to raise money for Extra-Curricula activities, supported by Attorney Colvin, who spoke on the legal interpretation of the fund-rasing guidelines and how to stay out of trouble by integrating academics with activities.

Parents take advantage of tax-free shopping this weekend!   Now is the time to get your child's school supplies!   The lists for each school may be down-loaded from the School Supply List section, on the front page of this site, on the right-hand-side.

Although some lists are from last school term, they still apply for the upcoming term.

Tuskegee Institute Middle School Registration Information and the 2012 - 2013 School Supply List is now online and available for immediate download.

Registration times for George Washington Carver are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Registration times for Tuskegee Public are 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Registration times for Tuskegee Institute Middle School are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on both days.

Please bring proof of residency (i.e. utility bill), immunization records and your child's Social Security Card when you come to register your child.

Parents are invited to a BACK TO SCHOOL SUCCESS BUFFET, on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at George Washington Carver Elementary School Cafeteria, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Dr. Stephen White will facilitate a parent workshop that will focus on helping your child start off the school year on the right foot.

As always, we welcome input from our employees and stakeholders. We are posting for your review drafts of several publications that will be used to govern our school system next year. Please review that draft of any manual that has applicability to you. You may email your comments or input to the Superintendent of Education at brooksja@maconk12.org.

The documents are available for immediate download once you enter the body of this article by double-clicking on the title, "Publications for Input".

There is a Technology Leadership Symposium to be held at the Embassy Suites in Montgomery on the 26th of this month.  

Featuring using Apple technology in the classroom, this symposium will demonstrate advances in various systems around the state of Alabama.

Seats are running out fast, so call (334) 269-5055  to reserve your place now.