April 2025 - MCCSC News
Student team wins national STEM competition| MCCSC News
MCCSC shares academic opportunities, how students are supported through evidence-based practices| MCCSC News
Students gain experience in engineering, I.T. and business while still in high school| MCCSC News
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
MCCSC thanks community for investing in families’ futures Thanks to public support for the Monroe County Community School Corporation’s (MCCSC) 2023 tax referendum, more than twice the number of MCCSC families now have access to 3-Year-Old Preschool and 4-Year-Old Pre-K programs through MCCSC or partner providers — the majority attending at no or low cost.… Read More »Community investment more than doubles MCCSC family access to preschool and pre-K programs The post Community invest...| MCCSC News
Earlier this month, the Monroe County Community School Corporation’s (MCCSC) Superintendent’s Student Voice Advisory Council (SSVAC) convened for the first time this school year. The council includes students from all MCCSC high schools: Bloomington High School North, Bloomington High School South, Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, and Bloomington Graduation School. Last year, MCCSC Superintendent Dr.… Read More »MCCSC student voice advisory council reconvenes The post MCCSC st...| 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
New choral program inspired by earth, air, fire, water and time includes visual artists This fall, Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) students in music and performing arts programs are preparing for the spotlight. As just one example, students in treble and chamber choirs at Bloomington High School North (BHSN) are preparing for a benefit… Read More »Students thrive in top-ranked music and performance programs| MCCSC News
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) provided its first quarterly update on the corporation’s two-year strategy to achieve financial balance at the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The purpose of MCCSC’s two-year strategy is to correct the structural factors in the corporation’s budget to achieve long-term financial sustainability.… Read More »MCCSC announces non-classroom cost savings and centralized (non-school) position reduc...| 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
On Monday, April 14, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) will hold an asynchronous eLearning day to allow educators and staff the opportunity to participate in the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) Day of Action at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. There will be no in-person instruction. Early Learning Center – South and North locations… Read More »MCCSC to observe asynchronous eLearning day to advocate for public schools at the Statehouse| MCCSC News
