Mayland Early College High School

Students should check their email for details regarding their altered class schedules for tomorrow due to the delay. If the road conditions were to worsen and a remote day is called, students should sign in to their virtual meeting at the regular class times.

Mitchell County Schools will be on a two hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, due to snow that is currently falling in areas of our county and the potential for refreeze on wet roads tonight. Buses will run clear roads only. If the decision to cancel school is needed, you will be notified by 7:00am. Staff may report on a one hour delay. Buildings will open for drop-offs one hour later than normal time.

Mitchell County Schools will be on a two hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, due to freezing rain and ice predicted overnight and tomorrow morning. If a decision to close school is needed, you will be notified by 7:00am. Staff may report on a one hour delay. Buildings will open for drop-offs one hour later than normal time.

REMINDER... Orientation for new students-Monday Aug 11@ 5:30, First Day of school for ALL students Aug 13, Field Trip to Newland Pool on Friday August 15(permission slips due August 14)

Our BBQ with Mitchell County Schools retired staff was so much fun last year, we are doing it again! If you retired from Mitchell County Schools from any role, please join us on Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00pm for a BBQ!

We don't have current contact information for all retired staff and don't want to leave anyone out, so we are just depending on social media and word-of-mouth to share the invitation.

📣 New Remote Learning Plan Approved! Here’s What Families Need to Know 📣

Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning Plan for the 25-26 school year! 🎉 With this new plan, all K–13 students will now take their devices home in the event of school closures due to weather, emergencies, or other events. The full Remote Learning Plan can be found on the Mitchell County Schools' website under Departments > Technology.

💻 To support this initiative, a non-refundable $20 User Fee will now apply to ALL students in grades K–13 beginning this school year.
✔️ This fee covers one accidental incident per year
✔️ K-8 devices will NOT be sent home daily but only in preparation for remote learning instruction
✔️ 9-13 devices will continue to go home on a daily basis as usual
✔️ Families needing support can contact their school for assistance
✔️ A limited number of hotspots are available for those needing assistance with connectivity

Your child’s access to learning—no matter where they are—is our priority. Stay tuned for more info coming home soon, and thank you for partnering with us!

📲 Don’t forget to:
✅ Download the Mitchell County Schools App
✅ Follow us here on Facebook and on Instagram
✅ Make sure your phone number and email always stay up to date in the school's student information system

Mayland Early College High School Students Earn National Awards For Community Service Impact United Nations Association of the USA Recognizes Youth Leaders Delivering Progress Toward The Global Goals Mayland Early College High School is delighted to announce 3 students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development, and commitment to the Global Goals to transform our world. The Kroger Co. is presenting the sixth annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste. VolunteerNC is recognizing outstanding youth volunteers addressing community needs. Ambassador Awardees: Roby Summerfield Honor Awardees: Tova Reed Merit Awardees: Sophie Davis Zero Hero Awardees: Roby Summerfield North Carolina Awardees: Sophie Davis, Tova Reed, Roby Summerfield

Just a quick notification that the Yancey bus is delayed due to traffic congestion on 19E. I apologize for any inconvenience.

MECHS Twin Day

T-Mobile Hotspots Mitchell County Schools partnered with T-Mobile to bring the T-Mobile Project 10 Million to our students. We received a limited number of FREE hotspots for students who need connectivity at home. If you are the parent/guardian of a Mitchell High or Mayland Early College student and are in need of a hotspot, please print, sign and return the agreement linked below OR visit the school for a printed copy. We will send the hotspot home with your child once the agreement has been signed and returned to the Help Desk. We will be reaching out to middle school students in the near future. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RfHJcjz7iL7bMRg0ALcYGCmqMCJKFUYS73eeE_wfE04/edit?usp=sharing

For Wednesday, January 22, Mayland Early College High School will have a Remote Instruction Day. Students check your email and Canvas pages for the links to the Google Meets. Classes will meet at the same time seated class would have met.

📢 Attention Parents and Guardians! We’re conducting a survey with our high school students to better understand their internet access at home. The information gathered will help us identify and assist students who may need support, including providing T-Mobile hotspots to those without reliable access. 💻 What You Need to Know: The survey will be conducted during school hours. If you do NOT want your child to participate in this survey, please call the school to opt-out. Your input is invaluable! If your child is participating, we encourage you to discuss your household’s internet and cell service with them to ensure accurate responses. Here are the questions (mostly multiple choice) that will be on the survey: Do you have reliable internet access at home? If yes, what type of internet connection do you have at home? Have you experienced any challenges with internet access at home? How often do these challenges affect your ability to complete schoolwork? How would you rate the cell service/signal in your home? Would having a T-Mobile hotspot improve your ability to complete schoolwork? If provided with a T-Mobile hotspot, how often would you use it for school work? Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your internet or cell service needs? Together, we can help bridge the digital divide and set our students up for success! Thank you for your cooperation.

Mitchell County Schools are closed but Mayland Early College will have a Remote Instruction Day on Friday January 10. Students, please check your email for a schedule of when your Google Meet will be held. The meeting links will also be posted on your Canvas page but the times have been adjusted for tomorrow.

For January 8, MECHS classes will begin at 11 am. Buses in Yancey are running on a two hour delay and Mitchell on a three hour delay. That puts all bus riders arriving at MEC by 11:05. Car riders need to be at school by 11 . We will begin classes at that time and follow the regular schedule until dismissal.

Mr. Calhoun has gotten Crocs donated for the students of Mitchell County. Students please email your shoe size to the following teachers: 9th-Ward 10th-Duncan 11th- Edwards 12-13th- Willis Thank you and if you get a chance let Mr Calhoun know you appreciate what all he has done for you throughout the aftermath of the hurricane. Happy Holidays! The picture is not what color you may get. I just had to have a picture to go with the post.

Mayland Early College students enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch before starting their final exams next week.

For students with transportation, Mayland Early College will begin seated classes today at 12 and end at 2. For students without transportation please check your email and Canvas Class Pages for instructions from your teachers. Thank you

School Calendar for Week of November 11th, 2024 Monday- Veterans Day Holiday- No School Tuesday-Friday - One Hour Delay

Good evening. Due to the damage and debris at the Micaville Loop stop, the Yancey bus will instead make the stop at East Yancey Middle School in the mornings and afternoons. Thank you.

Free medical clinics at Mayland Community college. Temporary tents are set in the parking lot staffed by doctors with the ability to write prescriptions. Hours of operation 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.