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!
MCS will be closed November 2Oth to 24th. We hope everyone takes this time to enjoy family and friends. Schools and office hours will resume on Monday, November 27th. Have a great holiday!
Good afternoon! This is just a reminder that McMinn County Schools and Offices will be closed next week from Nov. 20th to Nov. 24th for Thanksgiving Break. School and office hours will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, Nov. 27th. Thank you, and have a great holiday!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Michael Hassler, for his 11 yrs. of service and Mary McConkey, for her 7 yrs. of service to McMinn County Schools. Michael Hassler is a driver for McMinn High School. Michael is very professional and courteous while behind the wheel of bus 94. Mary McConkey started by driving a Special Needs bus for the department but switched to bus 83 at Niota Elementary when asked to help with driver shortages. Thank You for the commitment you make each day for the students of McMinn County!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank Ron Pierce and his 16 yrs. of service. Mr. Pierce has announced his upcoming retirement at the end of this school year and will be greatly missed. You can always spot bus 84 sparkling in the sun after Ron has spent the day cleaning it up. Thank you, Ron, for all your hard work and dedication to the students of McMinn County.
E.K. Baker recently held an informational meeting for parents presented by ATS the Bridge on vaping and how drugs could be hidden in your home. Thank you, E.K. Baker School and ATS the Bridge.
MCS will be closed November 2Oth to 24th.
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank these wonderful Bus Drivers at McMinn Central High School. Brandy Mullenax (1yr. service), Susan Buck (18 yrs. service) and Betty Ghorley (15 yrs. service). These ladies transport students from Englewood, Mountain View and Central High School. You can always count on these smiling faces at the beginning and end of each school day! Thank you.
November 13-17, help us celebrate American Education Week.
MCS Celebrates World Kindness Week-November 13-17!
The McMinn County Transportation Department would like to Recognize and Thank the McMinn Central Teacher Drivers. Josh Goodin, Brent Tuggle, Steven Stone, Shannon Beaty, and Brent Masingale. Thank you for all the support and dedication you give to the students at McMinn Central High School!
