Morgan County Charter School System

Dr. Virgil Cole

Dr. Virgil Cole

UPDATE: Cole retires early; interim superintendent named

Staff Report
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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. 28 instead...
Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Kinsaul receives national award, named state TOTY finalist

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 6, 2025
During an all-school assembly Tuesday, Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul was surprised with the $25,000 Milken Educator Award.Dubbed the “Oscars of teaching,” the Milken Educator Awards recognize the best teachers across the nation.
Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced his retirement a few months earlier than expected. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced his retirement a few months earlier than expected. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County superintendent Virgil Cole retires early

Staff Report
Monday, March 3, 2025
In a letter sent to the community last Friday, Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole announced his plans to retire early due to health reasons related to a recent diagnosis.Cole thanked the school system and community for the opportunity to serve and said his decision to...
Dr. Susan Stancil was named sole superintendent finalist in Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Susan Stancil was named sole superintendent finalist in Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

Stancil named sole superintendent finalist

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Morgan County Charter Schools Board of Education recently announced Dr. Susan Stancil as the sole finalist for the district’s next superintendent.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Accident claims lives of two Morgan County boys

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Two Morgan County boys died in a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of Jan. 20, and another was life-flighted to an area hospital due to his injuries.Bennett Rabern, 12, and Avett Jackson, 12, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, and Bryson Hammond was placed on board a...
MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

MCCSS breaks ground on new $5.7 million field house

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
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.
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