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MCSD awarded $25K Computer Science grant
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has announced that MCSD was one of 34 schools awarded the CS4GA Computer Science Capacity Grant in the amount of $25,000.
Computer science has become a high-demand career across multiple industries and includes skills all students need to learn. This grant will provide funding for teachers to participate in professional learning opportunities, including credential programs.
The purpose of the grant is to support students that are traditionally missing from computer science classes and ultimately all students in Georgia. Districts serving a high…
Computer science has become a high-demand career across multiple industries and includes skills all students need to learn. This grant will provide funding for teachers to participate in professional learning opportunities, including credential programs.
The purpose of the grant is to support students that are traditionally missing from computer science classes and ultimately all students in Georgia. Districts serving a high…
Friday, November 15, 2019 by Jasmine Agyemang
E-SPLOST Listening Tour FAQs and Presentation
If you missed the E-SPLOST Listening Tour, you can access the presentation here: http://bit.ly/esplosttour
FAQs
FAQs
What is the five-year projection for collections based on?
It is based on previous history with collected sales tax revenue.What is the E-SPLOST rate?
A one-cent sales tax.Columbus is now at an eight-percent sales tax rate. Will an E-SPLOST increase the sales tax to nine percent?
We are not proposing an increase to the sales tax rate. We are asking for a continuation of the E-SPLOST which has been passed in 1997, 2003, 2009, and 2015.Are there any scheduled sales for surplus/life-cycled…
Friday, November 15, 2019 by Mercedes Parham
CSU graduates sign MCSD Teaching Contract Guarantee
Sixteen Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions graduates signed their teaching contracts with the Muscogee County School District.
As part of a long-standing partnership with CSU, teaching contracts with MCSD are guaranteed to all CSU College of Education and Health Professions graduates who meet the necessary requirements.
The following graduates received an offer of employment with the District:
As part of a long-standing partnership with CSU, teaching contracts with MCSD are guaranteed to all CSU College of Education and Health Professions graduates who meet the necessary requirements.
The following graduates received an offer of employment with the District:
| Name | Degree Field | Recommendation for Hire |
| Sarah Banks | Special Education | Spencer High |
| Kasey Cannon | Secondary English | Richards Middle |
| Avery Carroll | Secondary History | Richards… |
Friday, November 15, 2019 by Jasmine Agyemang
Media Release
Muscogee County School District ACT scores highest to date
Columbus, GA- The 2019 American College Test (ACT) composite and subject results for the Muscogee County School District mark the highest set of scores for the District to date. The ACT is a college admissions test, administered by a non-profit organization, which measures English, Math, Reading, and Science to determine academic readiness for college.
“It is gratifying to report our continued progress toward all-time highs, on our composite score and in the areas of Reading and English, while also continuing to close the gap with the state average. Although our number of test-takers for the…
“It is gratifying to report our continued progress toward all-time highs, on our composite score and in the areas of Reading and English, while also continuing to close the gap with the state average. Although our number of test-takers for the…
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 by Mercedes C Parham
Media Release
District launches new safety tip reporting system
Columbus, GA - The Muscogee County School District has launched a new school safety tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to District administration via phone, text, email, or a website. This service is administered by SafeSchools Alert and allows users to submit reports on bullying, threats of violence, harassment, mental health concerns, weapons, and drug incidents.
Through the SafeSchools Alert mobile app, parents, students, and faculty can quickly submit tips or report incidents 24/7. In addition, users can easily attach videos,…
Columbus, GA - The Muscogee County School District has launched a new school safety tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to District administration via phone, text, email, or a website. This service is administered by SafeSchools Alert and allows users to submit reports on bullying, threats of violence, harassment, mental health concerns, weapons, and drug incidents.
Through the SafeSchools Alert mobile app, parents, students, and faculty can quickly submit tips or report incidents 24/7. In addition, users can easily attach videos,…
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 by Jasmine S Agyemang
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SafeSchools Alert is our district's tip reporting service. If you have information about a threat to our safety, or to report a bullying incident, do your part and report it! And remember, you can remain anonymous.
Submit a report through these easy options:
Or call us our anonymous tip line: 762-583-9079
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
Benjamin Franklin