Students took part in FFA's "Drive your Tractor to School Day" last week! Brody Whitaker, Beau Brown, & Landon Stalls took a slower route to school, but it was worth it as they showed the type of agricultural equipment they can operate. Luckily, the modernization of ag equipment now includes a cab on the tractor!
Our JROTC cadets mentoring the future leaders of America at EJ Hayes Elementary School. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
Some of our MIECP students were busy last night playing basketball and baseball or putting on a band concert! It was a showcase of amazing talent on many levels. We love seeing our students succeed inside and outside of the classroom!!
Students are working with the experts in preparation for their SkillsUSA "Crime Scene Inspection" event. Sheriff Drew Robinson, Lieutenant Investigator Roebuck, and SBI Agent Cowan share and show with interested student investigators Jalyn , Kenleigh, & Lonnie . Mrs. Revels (Health Science) brought in these officers to share their knowledge with students and we appreciate their time and coaching!
Our students represented the MIECP well at the "Fall in Love with MCS" night . Our early college students are involved in various electives and multiple extracurricular activities and they're THRIVING!! Just check them out!!
We don't have any pictures of our MIECP band students because on this same night they were serving at their annual pancake dinner!!
We are proud of ALL of our students!!
JROTC cadets competing in the JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Level II.
The main goal of the JROTC Academic Bowl is to prepare students for state
exit/graduation exams as well as college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT.
Questions cover language arts, math, science, and general knowledge in each level of the
competition.
The breakdown of question content in both online rounds are:
85% - core curriculum questions (math, science, language arts)
15% - General Knowledge (financial literacy, college entrance, and current events
questions)
Flagstone Foods, Inc. of Robersonville, a regional snack food manufacturer, visited MCS CTE students recently to discuss the plant's opportunities regarding employment, salary, and the education and skills needed. Mr Tony Hinton, Director of People Transformation, and Ms. Ericca Webb, Production Manager, enlightened students about Flagstone products and career choices. Students were also provided a Planters snack, produced at the Flagstone facility.
We appreciate Flagstone Foods and Mr. Hinton for serving on our MCS Career & Technical Education Business & Industry Council.
Congrats to our MCS CTE Internship students who completed a successful work-based learning experience for the fall semester. 80% of the enrolled students have secured employment in part-time work while in school, or full-time employment post-graduation.
#MCS-CTE
WC Chance East End Cultural, “Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon Celebration”.
Martin County Schools FFA hosted the annual Federation Truck & Tractor competition today at the Innovation Campus. Landon Stalls participated in the event for MCS that also included four other schools. Mrs. Patterson set the course and students enjoyed a great time in the cold. Thank you to Lilley International (Career Fair Sponsor) and Feyer Ford for providing the equipment to support the competition. #MCSCTE #LearningthroughDoing
MCS will operate on a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, January 7.
Students are allowed in the building at 9:45.
Breakfast will not be served and students eat lunch with 2nd block.
Check out our final exam schedule for the spring semester!!
Students are reviewing for exams January 6-10 so it’s important to be on time and present every day.
Classes with teacher made exams will test on January 9 and 10. These are regular school days and students will still be reviewing for all exams.
Biology/ Math 1 / Math 3 /English 2 / CTE classes will test by block starting on January 13.
Students signing out after exams the week of January 13 must have a note for each day. It must include the date/student printed name/guardian printed name/guardian signature/guardian phone number. Please note that no students can leave until all exams are over.
JROTC cadets making Christmas cards for the residents of Vintage Inn of Williamston assisted living facility.
Don't forget tomorrow (12/19) is an early release day...12:00!
Please note that we are in 3rd block at the end of the day for dismissal. If you're student is car rider they should be picked up from the campus they are on for 3rd block. Otherwise, shuttles and buses will operate the same.
JROTC cadets at EJ Hayes Elementary School mentorship program.
JROTC cadets at the Oak City parade.
The MCS FCCLA (Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America) chapter led the FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference held at East Carolina University. Students competed in various competitions and MCS showed up and showed out! Winners from the event were;
Akeelah Biggs - 1st place for Chapter Budget
Nijae Carney and Kayla Griffin - 3rd place for Chapter Social Media
Tearra Smallwood and Dashawn Griffin - 2nd place for Service Project
Ezzurie Williams, VP of Chapter Events, hosted the event on the ECU stage and presented "Tips and Tricks for Star Events". Congrats to these students and for representing MCS as a leader in regional FCCLA competitions.
The 2025-2026 Martin Innovative Early College Application is now open for all Martin County 8th graders to ! Please note there are two ways to access the application. Deadline is January 18, 2025.
The Edwards Company, an industrial contractor that provides full-service fabrication, crane & rigging, piping, mechanical, electrical, plant maintenance, and ASME Code and repair, visited with CTE students recently. Mr. Bobby Sutton, project manager, and Mrs. Kaleigh May, Company Recruiter, provided information to students about the company and opportunities for employment. Edwards Company is also the corporate sponsor of the MCS Career & College Fair.
JROTC Department are hosting a coat drive December 2 - 16th. Help keep a kid warm this winter. We are accepting coats new or gently used, scarfs, and hats; all sizes are welcomed. All donations will be given to the Martin County Social Services Child Welfare. Donations boxes will be placed at the front office, cafeteria, 900 building, and the Innovation Campus. Your support is appreciated.
