***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 11 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7
22 days ago, Crystal Hesson
The Macon County School System has received a report recommending an inspection of the bleachers at Pat Parker Field from a licensed structural engineer. This inspection
is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th, with the report to follow sometime afterward. As a precaution, all events at Pat Parker Field have been cancelled until that occurs. These
events include, but are not limited to, Macon County High School football, Macon County Jr. High School football, and the Macon County Youth Football League. We understand that this is not news that will be well-received, but the safety of the players, their families, and spectators is the only consideration. We hope to get the “all-clear” shortly after the inspection but have no control over that time frame.
22 days ago, Crystal Hesson
🚌Macon County Schools-Now Hiring School Bus Drivers🚌 See attached for more information
22 days ago, Crystal Hesson
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL 615-666-3592 OR COME BY MACON COUNTY SCHOOL BUS GARAGE AT 501 COLLEGE STREET, LAFAYETTE, TN. MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A VALID CLASS B CDL WITH P AND S ENDORSEMENTS. 6 PAID HOLIDAYS, 9 PAID SICK DAYS AND 1 PERSONAL DAY-WITH UNUSED SICK DAYS BEING PAID OUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR. OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION IN TENNESSEE STATE RETIREMENT PLAN. CDL TRAINING PROVIDED FOR THOSE WANTING TO APPLY. MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS EXCELLENT WAY TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME! STARTING PAY $26.00 PER HOUR
The Macon County Schools Transportation Department has several items that were left on buses during the 2025-2026 school year that have not been claimed. If your child is missing eyeglasses, a cell phone, or any other item that could have been left on the bus, please contact the bus garage at 615-666-3592 to claim these items. You will need to give a description of the item and the possible bus number that the item was left on in order to claim.
23 days ago, Crystal Hesson
Macon County School District Partners with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to Bring Book Bus to Community--See the attached Press Release
23 days ago, Crystal Hesson
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Amanda Groesbeck July 27, 2026 Email: agroesbeck@maconcountyschools.org Macon County School District Partners with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to Bring Book Bus to Community Macon County Schools, in partnership with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, establishes a mobile library that will bring literacy resources directly to children in the community Lafayette, Tenn.— Macon County Schools, in partnership with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), announces the launch of a Book Bus that will bring books and literacy resources to neighborhoods in Macon County. Macon County Schools is one of five local partners in Tennessee that was awarded Book Bus grant funding from GELF in 2025. The bus will begin traveling in July 2026. Through GELF’s Book Bus program, partnering school districts retrofit a decommissioned school bus with seating and shelving to house literacy resources. These Book Buses then travel to neighborhoods and community events year-round, creating an engaging learning space for families. Many serve communities faced with challenges to book access, such as library deserts or low-income neighborhoods, and partner with organizations offering additional services, such as food programs or health care providers. Educators distribute resources and lead reading workshops to combat learning loss and increase adult-child engagement with literacy. According to a study conducted by New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, 45% of children in the U.S. live in neighborhoods that lack public libraries and bookstores, or in homes where books are not present. Book buses help address this gap by bringing books and educational resources directly to underserved communities, ensuring that children have access to the materials they need to develop strong literacy skills. GELF launched its Book Bus program in 2018, in partnership with local school systems, to establish mobile libraries that provide children and communities with access to high-quality resources. Driven by a mission to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee, GELF’s Book Bus program aims to combat student learning loss and promote a culture of reading outside of school by providing continued access to high-quality books and literacy tools. “We are very proud of the Book Bus program and are grateful for the local partners in every community, who make this initiative possible,” said James Pond, GELF President. “By bringing mobile libraries directly to Tennessee neighborhoods, we want to meet kids where they are, where they play, where they live, with the resources they need to continue reading and learning outside of the classroom.” GELF provides two different grant opportunities for interested partners to launch or support an existing Book Bus in their community. The annual grant cycle opens in the Spring. With support from Delta Dental of Tennessee and other corporate funding partners, GELF has provided grant funding to support 53 Book Buses. For more information on how to apply or locate a bus near you, visit GovernorsFoundation.org or email bookbus@governorsfoundation.org.
About Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) equips Tennessee’s children with books and innovative literacy tools that encourage lifelong learning for a brighter future. GELF is a non-partisan 501c3 driven by a mission to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee by acting as a thought leader, advisor, and catalyst for programs across the state. These programs include Birth-5 Book Delivery through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, K-3 Home Library, Caregiver Engagement, Book Buses, and Storybook Trails. GELF was founded in 2004 by former Gov. Phil Bredesen as a public-private partnership to sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Tennessee, giving all birth to age five children the opportunity to receive books in the mail at no cost to families. GELF has grown from solely a book-gifting program to an early literacy organization driven by a vision where all Tennessee children have access to the resources, guidance and support they need to become lifelong learners. For more information, visit www.GovernorsFoundation.org or www.facebook.com/GovEarlyLiteracyTN, or call toll-free at (877) 99-BOOKS.
Bus 6 was at MCJHS this morning when it made contact with a stop sign to avoid a car turning into the road. It was minor and no students were injured, but it does require us to call a state trooper to work the accident. After the trooper finishes his duties, the remaining students will be transported to Fairlane, LES, and Central.
23 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 11 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7
23 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 10 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7 Bus 9 will Double Bus 17 Bus 28 will Double Bus 3
23 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 10 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7 Bus 9 will Double Bus 28
24 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Evening of August 7 the following Bus Routes: Bus 34 will Double Bus 31
26 days ago, Crystal Hesson
***BUS ROUTE UPDATES*** The Morning of August 7 the following Bus Routes: Bus 18 will Double Bus 7
27 days ago, Crystal Hesson
🇺🇸REMINDER-No School tomorrow for Macon County students due to Election Day🇺🇸
28 days ago, Crystal Hesson
Bus 20 had a mechanical issue this afternoon while on its route. The driver has been taken another bus and is currently back on route. Parents should expect a delay in their students being dropped off at home due to this issue.
28 days ago, Crystal Hesson
Bus 30 had a mechanical issue this afternoon while on its route. The driver has been taken another bus and is currently back on route. Parents should expect a delay in their students being dropped off at home due to this issue.
29 days ago, Crystal Hesson
Join us for a countywide celebration packed with fun, community spirit, and a powerful purpose! Featuring local vendors, community resources, and family fun.
Free Face Painting & Jumpers
Local Vendors & Food
Community Resources
about 1 month ago, Crystal Hesson
TN Strong Fest August 15th at Key Park 11am-4pm Join us for a countywide celebration packed with fun, community spirit, and a powerful purpose. Featuring local vendors, community resources, and family fun.
Picture of bouncy houses
picture of Fire truck
Picture of Lafayette Fire Department staff
🚌PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED INFORMATION FROM MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT🚌
about 1 month ago, Crystal Hesson
Macon County Schools Transportation Department Just a reminder as school is fixing to start. Stop For School Buses What Are the Laws • On a two-lane highway everyone stops. • On a four-lane highway with a center turn lane everyone stops. • If a four-lane highway has a divider, like a median or an unpaved area at least 5 feet wide, traffic in the opposite direction can proceed with caution. Only traffic behind the bus must stop • MEETING A SCHOOL BUS: Any driver meeting a school bus or church bus on which the red stop warning signal lights are flashing should reduce his speed and bring the vehicle to a complete stop while the bus stop signal arm is extended. The vehicle must remain stopped until the stop arm is pulled back and the bus resumes motion.
OVERTAKING A SCHOOL BUS: Any driver approaching a school bus or church bus from the rear shall not pass the bus when red stop warning signal lights are flashing. The vehicle must come to a complete stop when the bus is stopped. The vehicle must remain stopped until the stop arm is pulled back and the bus resumes motion. • School Bus Warning Lights: It is illegal to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload students. Never pass on the right side of the bus, as this is where the children enter or exit. This is illegal and can have tragic results. You must stop and remain stopped until: • The bus has started moving, OR • The driver motions for you to proceed, OR • The visual signals are no longer activated such as the red flashing lights go off and/or the stop arm is pulled back. o YELLOW FLASHING LIGHTS: When the yellow lights on the front and back of the bus are flashing the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. o RED FLASHING LIGHTS: When the red lights are flashing, and the stop arm is extended this indicates that the bus HAS stopped and that children are now getting on or off the bus. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they start driving again. • When a school bus is stopped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from ALL directions are required to stop until the bus resumes motion (as shown by the red vehicles in the diagram at right). It is a Class A misdemeanor, and the driver can be fined between $250 and $1,000 for not stopping for a stopped school bus. When driving on a highway with separate roadways for traffic in opposite directions, divided by median space or a barrier not suitable for vehicular traffic, the driver need not stop, but should proceed with caution. A turn lane in the middle of a four-lane highway is NOT considered a barrier, but a fifth lane that is suitable for vehicular traffic. Drivers meeting a stopped school bus on this type of road would be required to stop in both directions.
📝TOMORROW IS REGISTRATION DAY📝
about 1 month ago, Crystal Hesson
registration day TOMORROW JULY 30TH FROM 8:00-10:00 ANY FAMILY THAT DID NOT COMPLETE RETURNING STUDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION AND ANY NEW STUDENT TO MACON COUNTY THAT HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED NEEDS TO GO TO THE SCHOOL THAT YOUR CHILD(REN) WILL ATTEND IN ORDER TO GET THEM REGISTERED nO BUSES WILL RUN ON REGISTRATION DAY bUSES WILL START REGUALR ROUTES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, AUGUST 3RD
Auditions for 9 to 5 production by the MCHS theatre department will be Monday, August 3 after school in the MCHS auditorium. All school aged students are welcome.
about 1 month ago, Crystal Hesson
Attention MCHS students and parents! The 2026-2027 yearbook will be our 100th volume! Guarantee your piece of history early! On Thursday, July 30th, yearbooks will be available for pre-order at Open House! Our back-to-school offer gets you 4 free icons with the purchase of a yearbook. Yearbook (not personalized) - $90 Yearbook (with personalization) - $100 You can scan the QR code for online ordering & payment plan options. OR You can submit a paper order form (Thursday night only) along with full payment. Only cash (exact change) will be accepted.
about 1 month ago, Crystal Hesson
🚨TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR RETURNING STUDENTS' ONLINE REGISTRATION🚨--Registering online will keep parents and students from having to attend school on registration day, July 30th. Any new student to Macon County Schools that did not come to New Student Registration on July 15th will need to register on July 30th at the school that your child will attend. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SKYWARD LOG IN INFORMATION OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTERING, PLEASE EMAIL skywardhelpdesk@maconcountyschools.org.
about 1 month ago, Crystal Hesson