Morgan County Board of Education

The Morgan County Board of Education recognized the Diamond Dogs on Monday for winning their first state title in program history. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Morgan County Board of Education recognized the Diamond Dogs on Monday for winning their first state title in program history. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Diamond Dogs recognized at MCSS July board meeting

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education recently recognized the Morgan County baseball team for winning the first state championship in program history. The recognition took place July 20 during the board's seventh regular meeting of the year.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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MCCS shares several updates ahead of 2026-27 school year

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education met July 20 to discuss the upcoming 2026-27 school year.To begin the Staff Reports section of the agenda, MCSS Assistant Superintendent Jay Homan gave an overview of recent weeks within the school system.
L-R: Morgan County Board of Education members Joe Slaughter, Cheryl Bland, Dr. Susan Stancil, Brad Hawk, Dr. Forest Pagett, and Andrew Ainslie III recognized MCMS eighth grader Hailey Boyd, who was named recently FFA state winner for Middle School Horticulture. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

L-R: Morgan County Board of Education members Joe Slaughter, Cheryl Bland, Dr. Susan Stancil, Brad Hawk, Dr. Forest Pagett, and Andrew Ainslie III recognized MCMS eighth grader Hailey Boyd, who was named recently FFA state winner for Middle School Horticulture. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan BOE honors student, top team members, retirees

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education recognized multiple students and staff members during its May 11 meeting as part of the end-of-year celebrations.
Jennifer Laughridge

Jennifer Laughridge

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BOE approves new hires, hears update on K-5 facility

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education met on April 13 for its fourth meeting of the calendar year. Multiple county staff members shared recent updates, and the board approved two new hires for the 2026-27 school year.
MCHS students Airyanna Klinger, Jatavious Ward, Lachlen Behrndt, Ja’mari Mundy, and Kaleo Willcoxson were acknowledged at the Monday meeting for ending the wrestling season as GHSA 2A State Medalists. CONTRIBUTED

MCHS students Airyanna Klinger, Jatavious Ward, Lachlen Behrndt, Ja’mari Mundy, and Kaleo Willcoxson were acknowledged at the Monday meeting for ending the wrestling season as GHSA 2A State Medalists. CONTRIBUTED

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BOE recognizes achievements in academics, athletics

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education met on March 9 for its third monthly meeting of 2026. The board shared multiple updates within the school system over the previous weeks and acknowledged students for recent academic and athletic achievements.
Morgan County Middle School eighth grader Emerson Williams was recognized at the recent Board of Education meeting, after winning first place in the 2026 District Spelling Bee. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County Middle School eighth grader Emerson Williams was recognized at the recent Board of Education meeting, after winning first place in the 2026 District Spelling Bee. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Middle School updates featured at BOE meeting

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education met Feb. 9 for its second monthly meeting and discussed several updates across the schools.During the meeting, the majority of the staff reports section covered the middle school, including academics, sports, and safety precautions.
The MCCS BOE released renderings for the new K-5 facility, which opens Fall 2028. The primary and elementary schools will occupy half of the building. COURTESY OF MCCS

The MCCS BOE released renderings for the new K-5 facility, which opens Fall 2028. The primary and elementary schools will occupy half of the building. COURTESY OF MCCS

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New K-5 facility: Morgan BOE shares updates on new school

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education met Jan. 12 for its first monthly meeting of the year and shared multiple updates and changes planned for the county.
Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for being named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for being named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Morgan County BOE honors achievements; approves FY26 budget

Hannah Barron
Thursday, June 12, 2025
During Dr. Susan Stancil’s first board meeting as superintendent on June 9, she and the Morgan County Board of Education recognized several students and staff members for their accomplishments.
The Morgan County Board of Education recognized its 2025 Support Persons of the Year during its May 12 meeting, including (l-r) Morgan County High School’s Sheryl Carr, Morgan County Middle School’s Kelly Whitlock, Morgan County Elementary School’s Earleen Foster, and Morgan County Primary School’s Melba Williams. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The Morgan County Board of Education recognized its 2025 Support Persons of the Year during its May 12 meeting, including (l-r) Morgan County High School’s Sheryl Carr, Morgan County Middle School’s Kelly Whitlock, Morgan County Elementary School’s Earleen Foster, and Morgan County Primary School’s Melba Williams. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Morgan County BOE recognizes staff; approves tentative FY26 budget

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Several Morgan County teachers and staff members were celebrated during the Morgan County Board of Education’s May 12 meeting.The 2025 Teachers of the Year (TOTY) and Support Persons of the Year (SPOTY) were recognized.
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