***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of
March 18 the following Bus Routes:
Bus 18 will Double Bus 26
The deadline to enroll in the DC/NYC trip in 2027 is approaching fast. Enroll now to guarantee your spot!
You can enroll now at www.efexploreamerica.com/2897849HD or by calling EF’s Traveler Support Line at 888-333-9756.
You can enroll now at www.efexploreamerica.com/2897849HD or by calling EF’s Traveler Support Line at 888-333-9756.
Greetings,
The Tennessee Department of Education (department) has released its draft application for designation as an Ed‑Flex Partnership State under the Educational Flexibility (Ed‑Flex) Program. The Ed‑Flex Program, authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), allows approved states to grant waivers of certain federal and state statutory or regulatory requirements in order to reduce administrative burden, support local innovation, and improve student outcomes.
Tennessee’s draft application outlines the state’s plan to provide LEAs with greater flexibility in implementing federal programs, particularly in areas such as Title IV, Part A spending requirements and technology infrastructure limitations, while maintaining rigorous accountability aligned to the state’s ESSA plan. The application also describes the processes the state will use to review LEA waiver requests, monitor implementation, and evaluate the impact of waivers on student performance.
The draft Ed‑Flex application is available for public review here, https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/ed-flexapplication_Public%20Comment_TN_3-4-26.pdf, from March 16 to April 16, 2026. During this window, parents, educators, school administrators, and community members are invited to read the application and submit comments via this form, https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vUUkRyQkj064UN90iOGLShfzzQMvCudDlaUYzJRpdmxUMU9DMzJEQ0g1NVFSNVhUSjZFQkFJNklUMC4u. Public participation is a required and important part of the Ed‑Flex process, and feedback will be submitted as part of Tennessee’s final application to the U.S. Department of Education.
TN Department of Education
The Tennessee Department of Education (department) has released its draft application for designation as an Ed‑Flex Partnership State under the Educational Flexibility (Ed‑Flex) Program. The Ed‑Flex Program, authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), allows approved states to grant waivers of certain federal and state statutory or regulatory requirements in order to reduce administrative burden, support local innovation, and improve student outcomes.
Tennessee’s draft application outlines the state’s plan to provide LEAs with greater flexibility in implementing federal programs, particularly in areas such as Title IV, Part A spending requirements and technology infrastructure limitations, while maintaining rigorous accountability aligned to the state’s ESSA plan. The application also describes the processes the state will use to review LEA waiver requests, monitor implementation, and evaluate the impact of waivers on student performance.
The draft Ed‑Flex application is available for public review here, https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/ed-flexapplication_Public%20Comment_TN_3-4-26.pdf, from March 16 to April 16, 2026. During this window, parents, educators, school administrators, and community members are invited to read the application and submit comments via this form, https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vUUkRyQkj064UN90iOGLShfzzQMvCudDlaUYzJRpdmxUMU9DMzJEQ0g1NVFSNVhUSjZFQkFJNklUMC4u. Public participation is a required and important part of the Ed‑Flex process, and feedback will be submitted as part of Tennessee’s final application to the U.S. Department of Education.
TN Department of Education
Due to the storms predicted overnight Macon county Schools will be 1 hour late on Monday the 16th. This will allow bus drivers much better visibility to identify high water or fallen trees and branches in the roadway. Early morning drop offs will be available at 7:00 regular time for parents that need it. Breakfast will also be served to drop offs and bus riders alike. We appreciate your understanding of this schedule change. It would also be wise to make additional arrangements in case there is extensive storm damage and the schedule is amended tomorrow morning.
There was a minor issue involving a parent with bus 7 this afternoon resulting in having to call the Macon County Sheriff’s Office
At no time was any student ever in danger.
We appreciate your understanding in this situation.
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Attention MCHS Seniors Class of 2026
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of March 13 the following Bus Routes:
Bus 18 will Double Bus 26
Bus 20 will Double Bus 5
Bus 3 will Double Bus 9
Bus 9 route will be drove first
Bus 3 may be later than usual
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of March 13 the following Bus Routes:
Bus 18 will Double Bus 26
Bus 3 will Double Bus 9
Bus 21 will Double Bus 7
Bus 30 will Double Bus 31
MCHS Current 9th-11th Grades Course Approval Nights
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of
March 12 the following Bus Routes:
Bus 18 will Double Bus 26
Bus 3 will Double Bus 9
Bus 37 will Double Bus 21
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of
March 12 the following Bus Routes:
Bus 18 will Double Bus 26
A possible threat to Red Boiling Springs School was reported to both the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the school earlier today. While the investigation is still ongoing, it
was determined that the threat was non-viable and the actual threat was months ago. No students or staff are in any danger, and we have identified those responsible, and it
will be handled per policy, and criminal charges are being filed.
was determined that the threat was non-viable and the actual threat was months ago. No students or staff are in any danger, and we have identified those responsible, and it
will be handled per policy, and criminal charges are being filed.
Lafayette and Westside Schools pick ups, and buses have now been released. Red Boiling Schools will be released as soon as it is deemed safe. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
All pick ups are now postponed until weather passes. Thank you for understanding.
Macon County is currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:15pm. All buses will be held at schools until that warning has expired. Parents of any pick up students, please be patient with faculty and staff. We want to put safety of students first.
📢 Parents! We want to hear from you! Help Macon County grow by participating in the 2025-26 School Climate Survey. Your feedback helps us create a safer, more supportive environment for all students.
‼️Make sure the email you have on file in Skyward is up to date ‼️
🔗 Be watching your email to access your parent link.
🗓️ Deadline: March 13th, 2026.
💬Your responses are anonymous and will be used to create school-level reports to guide our future planning.
Thank you for your support!
‼️Make sure the email you have on file in Skyward is up to date ‼️
🔗 Be watching your email to access your parent link.
🗓️ Deadline: March 13th, 2026.
💬Your responses are anonymous and will be used to create school-level reports to guide our future planning.
Thank you for your support!
Parent interest meeting for 8th-grade formal at MCJH scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 (MCJH cafeteria).
MCHS Band Fundraiser
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of
March 10 the following Bus Routes:
Bus 20 will Double Bus 5