Notice to MCS Family Members
We want to make you aware of a recent update related to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, the statewide learning management system used by Mitchell County Schools. On May 6, 2026, State Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green notified North Carolina Public School Units (PSUs) that Instructure was impacted by a national data incident.
Based on the current status of the investigation, NCDPI and Instructure believe that the unauthorized party accessed data tables that include student and staff names and school-assigned email addresses. Instructure has indicated that this compromised data "appears to include personal information" primarily limited to these directory-level details.
At this time, Instructure has found no indication that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers (such as Social Security numbers), or financial information were involved.
NCDPI has already notified appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the NC Department of Information Technology, who are actively investigating this incident. Instructure has reported that the vulnerability has been addressed and the incident is contained.
We want to assure you that Mitchell County Schools and NCDPI take the security of student and educator data with the utmost seriousness and are following all state incident reporting requirements.
What You Need to Know:
Stay Alert: Please do not open any suspicious links or emails related to this incident. Because names and email addresses were involved, users should remain alert for phishing attempts or suspicious communications.
Verify Sources: If an email or message feels "off," it probably is. Do not engage with anyone claiming to have access to this data.
Account Safety: Since passwords were not compromised, no forced password resets are required at this time; however, users are encouraged to remain diligent with account security.
Ongoing Monitoring: For the latest technical information directly from the vendor, you may monitor https://status.instructure.com.
As we continue to work through this incident, we are committed to supporting our students, families, and staff with transparency and care. We will be in touch with more information as we learn more from NCDPI or Instructure.
Mitchell County Schools
We want to make you aware of a recent update related to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, the statewide learning management system used by Mitchell County Schools. On May 6, 2026, State Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green notified North Carolina Public School Units (PSUs) that Instructure was impacted by a national data incident.
Based on the current status of the investigation, NCDPI and Instructure believe that the unauthorized party accessed data tables that include student and staff names and school-assigned email addresses. Instructure has indicated that this compromised data "appears to include personal information" primarily limited to these directory-level details.
At this time, Instructure has found no indication that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers (such as Social Security numbers), or financial information were involved.
NCDPI has already notified appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the NC Department of Information Technology, who are actively investigating this incident. Instructure has reported that the vulnerability has been addressed and the incident is contained.
We want to assure you that Mitchell County Schools and NCDPI take the security of student and educator data with the utmost seriousness and are following all state incident reporting requirements.
What You Need to Know:
Stay Alert: Please do not open any suspicious links or emails related to this incident. Because names and email addresses were involved, users should remain alert for phishing attempts or suspicious communications.
Verify Sources: If an email or message feels "off," it probably is. Do not engage with anyone claiming to have access to this data.
Account Safety: Since passwords were not compromised, no forced password resets are required at this time; however, users are encouraged to remain diligent with account security.
Ongoing Monitoring: For the latest technical information directly from the vendor, you may monitor https://status.instructure.com.
As we continue to work through this incident, we are committed to supporting our students, families, and staff with transparency and care. We will be in touch with more information as we learn more from NCDPI or Instructure.
Mitchell County Schools
8th grade parents- be in the front loop of the school by 8. We will unload at the rear of the school and do normal pick up procedures to get your children to you.
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
All NC EOGs will take place during the last 10 days of school. Here is the testing schedule for Mitchell Elementary and Mitchell Middle.
It is very important that students are present each day during this testing window. Please make plans now to ensure your child attends all 10 days of school.
Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best! 💪📚
All NC EOGs will take place during the last 10 days of school. Here is the testing schedule for Mitchell Elementary and Mitchell Middle.
It is very important that students are present each day during this testing window. Please make plans now to ensure your child attends all 10 days of school.
Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best! 💪📚
Basketball tournament update:
Semi finals will be moved to Monday 12/15 at Cranberry.
Finals Tuesday at Cranberry
Thank you for your patience!
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.
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS PORTRAITS AND MAKE-UP YEARBOOK PORTRAITS ARE LIVE ONLINE!!
Automatic coupons are applied to any order through November 7!
You can access your gallery by the following methods:
1) Scan the QR code on the card you were given on picture day
2) Go to the website on the top left of the photo card you were given and enter the shown Access Code below the website
3) Contact TPS at service@tpsphotography.com with your student's school, name and grade or sport and we will reply with your Access Code
Let us know if you have any questions! service@tpsphotography.com
🎟️✨ Basket & Raffle Time! ✨🎟️
Basket and raffle tickets are going home today! Don’t forget — we’ve added a sweet new Basket #15: CANDY! 🍬
We’ll be selling tickets through October 30th, and the drawing will take place on Friday, October 31st for all baskets and donated items! 🎉
Every dollar raised goes right back to our students — supporting field trips, classroom materials, and academic programs. ❤️
Basket and raffle tickets are going home today! Don’t forget — we’ve added a sweet new Basket #15: CANDY! 🍬
We’ll be selling tickets through October 30th, and the drawing will take place on Friday, October 31st for all baskets and donated items! 🎉
Every dollar raised goes right back to our students — supporting field trips, classroom materials, and academic programs. ❤️
📢 Middle School Parents: Tomorrow we will have a guest speaker for Red Ribbon Week. Students brought home an opt-out form if you do not want your child to participate. Also, fall make-up pictures will be on Thursday, October 23.
🎃🍁 Fall Festival Fun! 🍂🎉
Grab your family and come join us for the Mitchell Elementary & Mitchell Middle Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30th from 4:30–7:00 PM!
We’ll have games, treats, and lots of fall fun for everyone! 🍭🍎
More info coming soon — you won’t want to miss it! 👻✨
Grab your family and come join us for the Mitchell Elementary & Mitchell Middle Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30th from 4:30–7:00 PM!
We’ll have games, treats, and lots of fall fun for everyone! 🍭🍎
More info coming soon — you won’t want to miss it! 👻✨
Don't forget! Our Mitchell Miner store is open! You can have these and other designs in 7-10 days and all designs are available in youth sizes!
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Open gym for boys interested in basketball will be tomorrow at 6:00 - 7:15. You must have a current NCHSAA preparticipation physical on file to participate. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Warren at swarren@mhslive.net
Tomorrow morning, 8th grade students will have Krispy Kreme doughnuts for sale in the drop off line. They will be $15 and can be paid for using checks made out to Mitchell Middle or cash. Get some yummy doughnuts and support our 8th graders and their OBX trip!
Next week we celebrate 50 years of Mountaineers! Mark your calendars and support our students!!
You have asked and we have delivered! A Spirit Store for the Mitchell Miners is now live! Upon your order completion, you will receive these items in 7-10 days!! Youth sizes are available!
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Spirit week is next week as we celebrate 50 years of Mountaineers! We look forward to seeing all of our student's school spirit and creativity!
MITCHELL MINERS 2025-26 YEARBOOK PORTRAITS ARE LIVE ONLINE!!
Automatic coupons are applied to any order through September 23!
You can access your gallery by:
1) Scan the QR code on the card you were given on picture day
2) Go to the website on the top left of the photo card you were given and enter the shown Access Code below the website
3) Contact TPS at service@tpsphotography.com with your student's school, name and grade and we will reply with your Access Code
Let us know if you have any questions!
service@tpsphotography.com
Automatic coupons are applied to any order through September 23!
You can access your gallery by:
1) Scan the QR code on the card you were given on picture day
2) Go to the website on the top left of the photo card you were given and enter the shown Access Code below the website
3) Contact TPS at service@tpsphotography.com with your student's school, name and grade and we will reply with your Access Code
Let us know if you have any questions!
service@tpsphotography.com
Mitchell Middle School Parents,
Fall Picture Day will be Friday, September 12th. On this day, we will also take Fall Sports Pictures.
Students will be bringing home a paper with a QR code that you can use to access their pictures. Photos should be available for viewing next week.
Thank you and have a good evening!
Check out all that is going on at Mitchell Middle this week! Make sure your child's homeroom teacher has your email address so you can be a part of our first school-wide fundraiser!
Check out our August Newsletter!
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