This school year, Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) students are gaining real-world experience in engineering, I.T., and business—all while still in high school. They were hired by their employers through the UpSkill apprenticeship program, led by Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI). The UpSkill program is a two- to three-year commitment between students and employers. Students… Read More »Students gain experience in engineering, I.T. and business while still in high...| MCCSC News
Superintendent Dr. Markay Winston will hold her next “Muffins with Markay” event on Wednesday, October 22 for the Batchelor Middle School community. Muffins with Markay events are intended to foster family and community engagement. The events offer informal opportunities for parents, teachers and staff at each school to engage with Dr. Winston directly in a… Read More »Superintendent to hold next ‘Muffins with Markay’ event at Batchelor Middle School The post Superintendent to hol...| MCCSC News
Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) teacher Dr. Kirstin Milks recently published “Place-Based Science Teaching: Connecting Students to Curriculum, Community, and Caring for Our Planet” with co-author Whitney Aragaki. Milks teaches AP Biology and introductory science at Bloomington High School South (BHSS). In her book, Milks defines place-based teaching as the practice of students and… Read More »Teacher Kirstin Milks’s new book offers innovative approach to engaging ...| MCCSC News
While our students are off to a strong start in the 2025-26 school year, it is important to us to build upon our strong relationship with our community. Publishing our first issue of the MCCSC newspaper is our way to share how students are thriving in our 23 schools, and to thank you for supporting… Read More »MCCSC school year starts strong The post MCCSC school year starts strong appeared first on MCCSC News.| MCCSC News
At the Monroe County Community School Corporation, we are committed to fostering safe, supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. We take an integrated approach to student wellbeing through a “Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child” framework, addressing physical safety, mental health, and behavioral support. We believe physical safety, physical health, emotional health, and… Read More »Fostering safe and healthy school environments The post Fostering safe ...| MCCSC News
Tri-North students help peers gain confidence At Tri-North Middle School, a group of 60 eighth-grade students known as the ‘Armor Ambassadors’ is helping incoming seventh-grade students adjust to middle school life. The ambassador program is modeled after the Bloomington High School North (BHSN) Cougar Leaders program and is already making a difference. “Some of the… Read More »Student ambassadors help new students adjust to middle and high school The post Student ambassadors help n...| MCCSC News
Thank you to our community for voting “yes!” We recently published the MCCSC Referenda Impact Report that outlines how voter-approved funding for the school corporation’s 2022 and 2023 tax referenda is supporting local students. In the report, we shared in detail how funding benefited students in four voter-approved areas: • Early Learning • Teachers & Staff•… Read More »Referenda benefit children and families The post Referenda benefit children and families appeared first ...| MCCSC News
September Redistricting Study Commission Meeting Summary MCCSC’s 92 member Redistricting Study Commission met for the sixth time on Wednesday, September 17. Dr. Blaine Garman-McClaine of MCCSC shared that in response to Commission members’ requests, the Commission would examine how Monroe County and U.S. census data might inform the Redistricting Study. The Commission was introduced to… Read More »Redistricting Study Commission Update: September 2025| MCCSC News
The Hoosier Hills Career Center invites all area students and families to the College and Career Pathway Fair on Monday, October 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hoosier Hills Career Center, 3070 N. Prow Rd. At the fair, students can explore many educational pathways that lead to college degrees and careers. They can… Read More »Area students invited to college and career pathway fair| MCCSC News
BLOOMINGTON, IN — At the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) held its public hearing for the 2026 budget. The corporation also shared updates on student health and safety initiatives, including technology safeguards. The MCCSC’s 2026 budget was presented by Chief Financial Officer Matt… Read More »MCCSC September Board meeting highlights student health and safety| MCCSC News
At the beginning of the school year, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC)’s Child Nutrition department received a Gold “Turnip the Beet Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for outstanding implementation of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. MCCSC is one of only seven recipients in Indiana to receive the award, and the only… Read More »MCCSC receives USDA gold award for summer meal program| MCCSC News
At the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) presented an update on the academic opportunities available in the school corporation and how students are being supported. Alexis Harmon, MCCSC assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment, highlighted some of the opportunities offered: MCCSC schools… Read More »MCCSC shares academic opportunities, how students are supported through eviden...| MCCSC News
At the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) presented a preliminary report on the MCCSC Redistricting Study. Dr. Tim Dowling, MCCSC director of enrollment and early learning, emphasized three main points: The goals and timeline, the involvement of the public, and how redistricting scenarios… Read More »MCCSC Redistricting Study preliminary report shows public involvement in study| MCCSC News
Approximately $8.1 million projected in annual savings while facing state & federal funding reductions At the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) shared an update on its Strategy to Achieve Financial Balance and Sustain Excellence. Three months ago, in May, the corporation provided its… Read More »MCCSC shared update on Strategy to Achieve Financial Balance at August Board meeting| MCCSC News
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Bloomington High School South’s (BHSS) new soccer field on Monday, August 25before the Varsity Girls Soccer match. The project, funded through Bonds, is part of the MCCSC’s effort, Designing & Building to Sustain Excellence to invest in enhancing school facilities to benefit… Read More »MCCSC Hosted Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Soccer Field| MCCSC News
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) today announced its 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment results, showing continued strength in foundational literacy achievement among third-grade students. “Our students and educators are more committed than ever to literacy development,” said Dr. Markay Winston, MCCSC Superintendent. “I want to especially acknowledge our principals and teachers… Read More »MCCSC achieves strong IREAD results| MCCSC News
At the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) announced the launch of MCCSC Online, a K-12 virtual learning program available to students in the 2025-26 school year. MCCSC Online bridges virtual and in-person education, offering students the flexibility of online learning and access to… Read More »MCCSC announces new chief financial officer, launch of online school at July Board meeting| MCCSC News
Students are ready to begin careers and post-secondary educational paths When senior Danny Thomas, recent winner of a 2025 Superintendent’s Excellence Award graduates this May, he will have completed coursework through two different schools — Bloomington Graduation School (BGS) and Hoosier Hills Career Center (HHCC), all while working a full-time job. After expediting the completion… Read More »High school scholars are prepared for bright and promising futures| MCCSC News
