Technology

The Technology Department is responsible for working with the instructional leadership of the district to identify, acquire, and implement technology components to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching and learning; the acquisition, distribution, and maintenance of hardware and network resources; planning, development, and implementation of software resources; and support and instruction for every technology resource in the district. 

Vision: Seamless technology and services that are available every time, without fail.

Goals:

  • Apply enterprise architecture techniques to optimize the use of MCS technology assets.

  • Provide secure, reliable connectivity for all approved devices to MCS networks.

  • Provide reliable information technology systems, connections, data and support to enable the learning process.

  • Constantly improve what we do, how we do it and the results we achieve

  • Constantly monitor the use and integration of technology to optimize the results we can achieve with the IT resources we are entrusted with.

  • Systematically upgrade/retire legacy systems and equipment when their operation is no longer

    providing adequate service.

  • Provide reporting/filtering services that comply with all requirements.

  • Support district compliance with accountability and accreditation requirements through the use of formal testing and reporting tools, processes and methods.

  • Provide secure, reliable access to technology and data.

  • Measure and constantly improve levels of customer service.

  • Effectively implement, manage and safeguard the District’s data, equipment, softwareand systems.

  • Provide a safe cyber-learning environment.

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 County Schools' 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 your child's school.

MCS Emergency Remote Learning Plan

📣 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