Morgan County Middle School

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Student arrested after chilling weapon threat

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, August 6, 2026

A 14-year-old student at Morgan County Middle School was arrested Aug. 3 and charged with terroristic threat and acts after claiming he had a gun in his bookbag.According to a report obtained from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, MCMS Principal Marcus Wyatt said the student was in art class when...

The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

MCMS dedicates Memorial Garden to Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Morgan County Charter Schools officially dedicated the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden on July 30 with a public ceremony after more than a year of planning.The Thursday morning ceremony took place in the newly dedicated space, adjacent to the Morgan County Middle School front entrance.The memorial...

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

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 Morgan County Middle School girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Oconee County Middle School to win the league championship. CONTRIBUTED

Younger Lady ‘Dogs win league championship

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Morgan County Middle School girls basketball team recently won its league championship.The younger Lady Dogs defeated Oconee County Middle School 48-40 to capture the title.Morgan County head coach Tweety Hawkins was proud of her players for bringing home the trophy.“I didn’t have a true game...

The Morgan County Middle School basketball team celebrated winning the championship a few days after the tragic death of player Avett Jackson. CONTRIBUTED

‘He was there for us in spirit’

Lance McCurley

Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Morgan County Middle School boys basketball team went through a rollercoaster of emotions last week.The younger ‘Dogs started the week by losing one of their own.

The Bulldog Pumpkin Patch, located in front of Morgan County Middle School, is open through Halloween. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Celebrate Halloween at the Bulldog Pumpkin Patch

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Halloween is around the corner, and the Bulldog Pumpkin Patch in front of Morgan County Middle School has all the pumpkins — from the minis to the “spookies.”The pumpkin patch, known as Lake Country’s premier pumpkin destination, offers a variety of pumpkins and gourds at different sizes and price...

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