Please come out to support SRO Chris Owen on November 9th at Cartoogechaye Elementary School at 5:00 pm.
Next Friday, November 1st is MEC's 3rd Annual Chili Chowdown.
Come join a fun community event on our hill, by our silo. We would love to have you enter a pot of chili in this year's competition for your chance to take home the 2024 trophy.
Or just come, eat some chili, and vote for your favorite. Chili tasting and voting is $5. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Want to enter your chili in the competition?
Use this link to sign up - https://forms.gle/UWZ98F9w9heN6Mct8
We look forward to seeing you next week and appreciate your support!
Who will bring home the 2024 Chili Champion trophy?
It is free to enter a pot of chili. You can sign up using this google form https://forms.gle/gsH9aqDTuYDQGG4c6 or by calling MEC 828-524-2002.
If you can't enter a pot, feel free to come for lunch on the first. It is $5 to eat and cast your vote for the 2024 winning pot.
We are looking forward to some fun competition!
Macon Early College will be on Fall Break Thursday 10/17 and Friday 10/18. No school for students. SCC will still have college classes on Thursday 10/17. Students will still need to attend college classes if they are scheduled for that day. No transportation will be provided for Thursday college classes.
The Haunted Corn Maze is set for October 19th at H&H Farms! Part of all ticket sales go to MEC Students!
Macon County Schools-Franklin, Highlands & Nantahala will be closed for students on Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2. Both days will be optional workdays for faculty & staff. Meal pickup for students will be available on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:00-12:00 at East Franklin Elementary School, Iotla Valley Elementary School, Cartoogechaye Elementary School and South Macon Elementary School.
The Macon County School System, in collaboration with the Macon County Emergency Management staff, will continue to provide school system updates as they become available.
Reminder there is no school for students tomorrow Sept 20th. Teacher Work Day!
There will be a 200 question exemption test for Drivers Ed given on Saturday September 21st at 9 am at Franklin High School in the cafeteria. Any student who will be the age of 14 1/2 yrs old by this date is able to take this test. To register for this test, you will need to visit the wncdrivingschool.com website. Please read all information for study materials and items needed for test on the website. Cost is $65 cash
MEC Picture Day is coming August 30th! Bring your smile but please do not wear green!
A message to parents:
Please watch your email for instructions on how to access and set-up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Infinite Campus is our new Student Information System that will replace Powerschool. More information can be found under the Parent Resources section of our website or by accessing the document below.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3129/MCS/4704175/Parents_and_Students.pdf
We are looking forward to the 2024-2025 School Year!
1st day for 9th and 10th Grade - August 14th.
1st day for 11th, 12th & 13th Grades - August 15th
All Students Attend - August 16th
SCC Classes Begin August 19th
We're looking for a 9th grade math and science teacher for this upcoming school year. If you are interested, call us at (828)524-2002 or email caleb.parham@macon.k12.nc.us
Macon Early College Open House and Parent Information Night - August 12th 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
MEC Summer Bridge is coming up July 15th- July 18th! We're looking forward to seeing all incoming freshmen and transfer students!
If you have any questions, please contact us at 828-524-2002.
MEC has a Little Free Pantry on our campus that we maintain throughout the school year. With it being summertime and no students on campus, we are in need of donations to keep our pantry stocked. Donations of non-perishable food can be dropped off at the MEC office from 8 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday!
Macon Early College held their Graduation Ceremony on June 1st at Discover Church. Graduates and guests were greeted by opening statements from MEC Principal Mr. Parham, followed by guest speaker Oscar Hernandez and the student address by 2024 MEC Graduate Jacob Bishop. We are so proud of our graduates and wish you all the best in the future! #Classof2024
We are pleased to announce the Macon Early College's 2024 Teacher of the Year Lindsey Rowland and Support Person of the Year Jill VanOrder! It is a much deserved honor for both ladies as they represent our school in the best way by hard work, devotion and support for our students. Congratulations to you both!
The first ever MEC Awards Banquet was held on May 14th! Parents and Students enjoyed a great meal catered by LBJ Job Corp. Our PTSO did a wonderful job of decorating and making the night special for all in attendance. Awards were given out for Honors, High Honors, Mentorship, Life Balance and Community Service to name a few. The most prestigious awards were the Top Community Service Award, Medal of Excellence, School Spirit and FOX Awards. Graduating students were also presented with scholarships from various local organizations.
Just a reminder of the Greenhouse Workday on May 11th starting at 9 am.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our Wonderful Teachers here at Macon Early College!! Our students are blessed because of each one of you making an impact in their lives!
Thank you Chick-fil-A for the cookies and guest cards for our teachers and staff!
