UPDATE: Cole retires early; interim superintendent named

In a letter sent to the community last Friday, Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole announced his intent to retire early due to health reasons.Cole thanked the school system and community for the opportunity to serve and said his decision to retire early, on Feb.

Morgan County school superintendent announces retirement

Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole will retire on May 31, 2025. In a letter to the Board of Education, staff, and community on Aug. 30, Cole announced his plans to retire, rather than seek a contract extension.Cole has been the school system’s superintendent since 2020.

Morgan County BOE rolls back millage rate

During its meeting last Monday, the Morgan County Board of Education unanimously voted to roll back its FY24 millage rate to 13.098 mills. The BOE set the previous rate at 13.511 mills last year.A tax rate of 13.098 mills means that a Morgan County resident will pay $523.

MCCSS breaks ground on new $5.7 million field house

Members of the Morgan County Charter School System recently gathered with many others at Bill Corry Stadium at Morgan County High School for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new field house. According to school officials, the project is set to be completed in October.

Graduation rate at its highest point ever in Morgan County

The Morgan County Charter School System heard good news at its monthly meeting Oct. 10. MCCSS Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole called the meeting to order. The board approved the minutes from its Monday, Sept. 12 meeting, as well as the special called meeting in August.