Mitchell County Schools

We have had several questions about when our last day of school will be for the 2025-26 school year. While the school calendar may look like we are ending the school year on May 15, those “red” days in May on the calendar are inclement weather make-up days and will be changed to school days as we miss this winter. For example, being out of school today (January 15) moves the last day of school to May 18, 2026. EOG testing must occur during the last 10 school days and EOC testing must occur during the last 5 school days. Please keep this in mind as you schedule your summer plans.

MCS School Calendar

Happy School Social Worker Week!
Angela, Susan, Shannon, and Hannah are the best! 💜

Join us for a fun-filled evening as our talented K–12 students bring Seussical the Musical to life on stage! From Horton the Elephant to the Cat in the Hat, this production is packed with music, laughter, and heart for the whole family.

📅 March 6-7
📍 Mitchell High School
⏰ 7:00pm
🎟 $5

Come support our amazing students and enjoy a whimsical journey through the world of Dr. Seuss. We hope to see you there! 🎉

Calendar Reminders for March and April!

Congratulations to our Mitchell County CTE Teacher of the Year, Taylor Hughes!

Mitchell County Schools will be on a one hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. Buildings will open at the normal time for drop-off. Buses will run safe roads only. Roads buses will not run: Lower Hanging Rock

Mitchell County Schools will be Closed tomorrow, Tuesday,February 24th. This will be a remote day for students. Staff that have the ability to provide remote instruction from home may do so. All others may report on a Schedule 2 or take an annual leave day.

Mitchell County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd. This will remote day for students. Staff that have the ability to provide remote instruction from home may do so. All others may report on a Schedule 2 or take an annual leave day.

Best Wishes to Erris, Bryson, and Tristan who are competing in Greensboro this weekend for an individual state wrestling championship! We are cheering for you!

Today is National SRO Appreciation Day. Thank you to our SROs for what you do each day to keep our students, staff, and community safe.

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) is excited to offer school-based dental services to students in Mitchell County Schools for the upcoming year. We will come to your child’s school to provide dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. During the visit, your child will meet one of our Public Health Dental Hygienist(s) who will screen your child’s mouth, teeth, gums, and discuss ways to improve oral health. They will also recommend a follow-up appointment with either MCHP or your child’s regular dentist or if needed, they’ll provide a dental specialist referral.

Your child does not have to be an MCHP patient in order to receive these services. Your child may also receive these services even if they already have a dentist, and records may be shared as desired. The goal of the school-based dental clinic is to provide fast, convenient preventive dentistry without the child or parent losing time at school or work. These services may be billed to your child’s dental insurance provider (including Medicaid or NC Health Choice) or paid out of pocket with discounts available to qualifying households through our sliding fee program. Questions regarding insurance coverage or our sliding fee program may be directed to the Bakersville Dental Center. Please keep in mind, you may be responsible for charges incurred if no insurance is provided.

If you want your child to be a part of this program, please fill out the form in the link below. We are excited to offer these much-needed services. If you have any question, please call MCHP Bakersville Dental Center at (828) 537-5991 or stop by the office at 89 N. Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705.

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Don't forget to send a Mitchell County Schools staff member a message of kindness and appreciation! We have been printing the messages we have received to deliver for Valentine's Day and Kindness Day and love the heartfelt messages that have been sent.

Use this link to send an appreciation message!
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Use this link to send an appreciation message!

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Mitchell County Schools will begin early dismissal today at 1:00pm. Greenlee/Gouge will dismiss at 1:00pm, Mitchell High at 1:15, and Mitchell Elementary/Middle at 1:30. Parents may begin pickup at 1pm at all schools. We have precipitation moving in this afternoon and want to make sure we get everyone home safely.

Mitchell County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 6th. Buildings will open 1 hour later than normal time.

Mitchell County Schools will have a Remote Learning Day today, Thursday, February 5th. We had more precipitation overnight, resulting in several snow covered roads and black ice.

Mitchell County Schools will attempt a 2 hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th. Buildings will open 1 hour later than normal time. We are hopeful temperatures will remain above freezing overnight. If we have black ice or snow on the roads in the morning, we will make a decision, if needed, to switch to remote learning by 7:00am. Buses will not run the following roads: Lynn Gap Road Deyton Road Stewart Road McHone Road Thank you for your patience and understanding!