A New Day at South Mitchell County Elementary School

The Eagle’s Nest
Calling All
SMCES Volunteers
Many thanks to Mr. Nathaniel
Crimbley (left) and Mr. Dash
Patel (right) for volunteering
during the early morning drop
off duty at South Mitchell
County Elementary School.
More volunteers are needed to
help with this service and other services at our school. If you are
interested in volunteering, contact Donna Johnson at 336-8250 or
Mitchell County School Systems Parent Involvement Coordinator
Shirley Daniels at 336-2100.
Open House held at
Mitchell County Schools
On Sunday, August 16, 2009, the schools in
the Mitchell County School System held an
open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This
allowed the parents an opportunity to meet
their child’s teachers and helped the child to
become familiar with the school campus.
Left: Sixth grader Matthew Lawrence and
ninth grader Jasmeia Lawrence along with
their parents Michael Lawrence, Sr., Sharon
Lawrence and tenth grader Michael
Lawrence, Jr. visit the Business Education
classrooms.
All Sports Booster Club Carnival
On August 22, 2009, the Mitchell County High School All Sports Booster Club held its first
carnival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exciting community event took place at Mitchell County
High School and was a fundraising event for club. A good time was had by all. See page 8 and
page 10 for more pictures of the carnival.
Leiana Jamerson on the water slide. Kentavius Haynes, Nicholas Peoples, Brianna Harvey greet
people at the fishing booth.
Mitchell County
School System
September 2009 Edition
Inside this issue:
New Day 2
New Teachers 3
H1N1 Flu Virus 4
Book Fair 5
Title 1 Part A ARRA
Waivers
Freshman Fest 7
JROTC 8
Marching Eagles 9
Cross Country Team 10
Clubs & Sports 11
Calendar 12
MCMS Book Fair
September 25-October 9
See page 5 for details.
Attention:
Parents
If you are interested in
joining PTA, contact
your child’s school.
Come out and support
the Football, Softball
and Cross Country
teams.
See pages 10-11 for list of
game times and dates.
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September 2009 Edition
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A New Day at South Mitchell
County Elementary School
It’s a new day in the Mitchell County School System
and South Mitchell County Elementary School. Our
school has a new name, new faces, new concepts and
new beginnings; however, the faculty and staff will
have the same attitudes, spirit and soul. We will
continue to work very hard to build a solid foundation of learning. Students at SMCES will
learn a lot and have fun learning. The first week of school was very exciting and we are off to
an excellent start. Many of the teachers were happy to see former students return to the halls of
the place where the Better Education Starts Today (BEST!!) The faculty, staff, and students
have not “missed a beat” despite of all the changes and
obstacles. We look forward to a great year at South
Mitchell County Elementary School.
MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the
Civil Rights ACT of 1964); sex (Title IX of Educational Amendments of 1972 and Title II of the
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technical Education Act of 1990); or disability (Section
504/ADA of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in
education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Employers, students and the
general public are hereby notified that the Mitchell County Board of Education and the Mitchell
County School System do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex,
marital status, or handicap/disability, in any vocational or educational programs or activities or in
employment policies. The following individuals have been designated as the employees responsible
for coordinating the system’s efforts to implement this nondiscriminatory policy.
Title VI Coordinator: Mr. Victor M. Hill, Human Resources Director, 108 South Harney Street,
Camilla, Georgia 31730, (229) 336-4543 ext 1251; Title IX Coordinator: Mr. Keith Hose,
Athletic Director, 1000 Newton Road, Camilla, Georgia 31730, (229) 336-4538
Section 504: Mrs. Christy Wray, 6-12 Curriculum Director, 108 South Harney Street, Camilla,
Georgia 31730, (229) 336-4543; ADA Coordinator: Ms. Susan Gainous, Special Education,
Coordinator/School Physiologist, 108 South Harney Street, Camilla, Georgia 31730, (229) 336-4543
ext 1451
Title VI-B Coordinator: Ms. Susan Gainous, Special Education, Coordinator/School Physiologist,
108 South Harney Street, Camilla, Georgia 31730, (229) 336-4543 ext 1451; Title II Coordinator:
Mr. A. T. Rigsby, Jr., Career Technical & Ag Supervisor, 1000 Newton Road, Camilla, Georgia
31730, (229) 336-2156
Inquiries concerning the application of Title II, Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504/ADA to the
policies of the department may be addressed to the person listed above.
The Eagle’s Nest is the
official newspaper for the Mitchell
County School System.
All articles for publication in this
newsletter should be electronically
submitted to the school media
specialist by the 15th of each month.
Visit us on-line at
http://mitchell.schooldesk.net
Produced by:
Ruth Lee,
Public Relations Coordinator
Ruth_lee@mitchell.k12.ga.us
Special thanks to everyone who
contributed and who helped proof
this issue.
It is the policy of the Mitchell County
School System not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, age, or disability in any
employment practice, educational
program, or any other program,
activity or service.
Abbreviations:
South Mitchell Co. Elem. (SMCES)
(formerly Mitchell Co. Primary)
North Mitchell Co. Elem. (NMCES)
(formerly Walker-Inman Elem.)
Mitchell Middle (MCMS)
Mitchell Co. High (MCHS)
Mitchell Co. School System (MCSS)
Parents, if you do not wish for your
child’s picture to be placed in the
newsletter or on the MCSS web site,
please go to the Central Office to
sign a waiver form.

September 2009 Edition
New Teachers
at North Mitchell County Elementary School
Page 3
Carolyn D. Daughtry is in her first year at North Mitchell County Elementary School and is excited to have the opportunity to
teach second grade and to explore many new things! She is a graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School and earned her degree
from Valdosta State University. Ms. Daughtry’s
educational philosophy holds that students learn best when
they are actively involved in their educational experience,
the lessons and activities are made to both interest and
challenge them, and the teacher makes an extra effort to
show her students how stimulating the education process
can be! She wishes to thank everyone for such a warm
welcome back to Mitchell County!
Mrs. Tarleton (left), Mrs. Coleman (right), and new
teacher Mrs. Daughtry (middle) are sharing lesson plans
and discussing the curriculum for their second graders.
Ms. Veroncia S. Reddick was born and reared in Mitchell County. She completed all of her grade school years in the Mitchell
County School System. After graduating with honors from Mitchell-Baker High School in May 2004, she enrolled at
Albany State University in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Reddick graduated from Albany
State University in December 2008. She is now pursuing a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She looks forward
to graduation in May 2010.
What a great start Ms. V. Reddick is having with her
kindergarten class. The students are discussing
numbers 1 through 10. Anxiously waiting for a
response from Ashanti Dawson, the students are
listening carefully and paying close attention. To the
left of Ms. Reddick, students Jamur Spence, Timothy
Minatee, Al Childs, and Fabian Smith are waiting
patiently for their turn in the activity. Ms. Reddick is
looking forward to a super year and is very excited
about her new group of kindergartners.
Mrs. Sheila G. Williams has been teaching for nine years and is a former graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School. She taught
at Walker-Inman Elementary School for eight years before transferring to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School last year.
Ms. Williams decided to return to Walker-Inman this year. During math, the students were creating a pattern using shapes.
They had to choose the
specific shape and color
that Mrs. Williams was
showing. As you can
see, Jakiah Frazier,
Marquavian Williams,
Cassid y Kirkla nd ,
Damarius Robinson, and
Malcolm Jones were
focused and engaged in
the activity.

September 2009 Edition
Page 4
MCSS Preparing for the Flu Virus
By Kerrina Allen, MCSS Head Nurse
The Mitchell County School System is prepared to deal with the H1N1 flu virus. We have in effect a completed influenza response plan. The
plan outlines specific duties and responsibilities for each department in the school system. The Mitchell County School System’s goal is to
manage the impact of H1N1 outbreak within the school facilities by reducing the spread of viruses. We will aggressively enforce guidelines set
by the state and district health department.
Mitchell County School System Guidelines:
�� Students and staff will be observed and sent home when they exhibit symptoms of the virus. They will be encouraged to remain at home
from work, school and public places. Compliance is very important.
�� A handwashing campaign is in force.
�� Posters are placed throughout the schools as a reminder to cover their mouth when coughing and sneezing.
�� Sick children will be removed from the classroom and placed in a designated area to wait for parent pick up. Masks will be worn.
�� Custodial staff and bus drivers will perform cleaning duties as outlined in the response plan.
Recommendations from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to Protect your health:
�� Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
�� Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also
effective.
�� Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
�� Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
�� If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone
except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
Emergency Warning Signs
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care. In children emergency
warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing, • Bluish or gray skin color, • Not drinking enough fluids, • Severe or persistent vomiting
• Not waking up or not interacting, • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held, • Flu-like symptoms improve but
then return with fever and worse cough.
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, • Sudden dizziness, • Confusion,
Severe or persistent vomiting, • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
Web resources: http://rtn.darton.edu/phirn or or www.cdc.gov/hiniflu
NMCES Pre-K Students Learn Colors
Charles Marcus Jr., Kandice Tucker, A’daline Tarleton, JaMarion
Childs, Breanna’ Beers, and Camron Moore learn their colors this
week from their teacher Mrs. Lisa Grimes. They used different
color bears to work on color recognition. The students worked as a
group to locate all the red, blue, green, yellow, and orange bears.
Orientation Meeting for
New MCSS Personnel
On August 6, 2009, an orientation meeting was held for
the new personnel for the Mitchell County School
System. Topics included: introductions,
business/payroll, school nutrition, technology, human
resources, curriculum, professional learning, and
employee benefits.

Jacquez
Whitfield
September 2009 Edition
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Mitchell County Middle School
“Reading Rocks” Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for September 25-October 9. We invite
you to our school to share in this celebration of books and reading. Not only
does the Book Fair help raise funds to purchase essential classroom and library
resources, it also encourages reading among our students.
As students grow older, it is so important to keep books in their lives. Students
who remain readers now are more likely to become lifelong learners. Readers
develop larger vocabularies, a greater knowledge of the world, and higher
academic achievement. In fact, studies indicate that being a reader is more
predictive of success than intelligence, economic background, or gender.
Our Book Fair provides a wide variety of books specifically selected to appeal
to middle school interests. Students will discover books that are entertaining,
inspirational, and relative to their emerging emotions. In addition, our Fair will
have bestsellers that adults will find interesting and useful. Come browse and
find books that can help your child stay connected with reading. At our Fair, we will also have a Classroom Wish List board
on display for anyone interested in helping our teachers add more books to their classroom library shelves. Classroom libraries
reinforce positive learning environments and provide all students with greater access to books.
This fall, students will be involved in the planning of our Book Fair and will put much time and energy into creating a special
event for you. We hope you will reward their efforts by making their Book Fair a big success. If for some reason you are not
able to attend the Fair in person, we encourage you to discuss the Book Fair with your child to determine what books he or she
may want to add to their personal collection.
Mia Crawford and her mother Cynthia Crawford.
Kedeemya Cooper, Keeaudra Mingo, and Kaysha
Harris look at their schedules.
MCHS Senior Class Meeting
On July 27, 2009, the MCHS senior class held its first meeting. Students received a
copy of their schedule and their transcript. Principal Robert Adams talked with the
parents and students about how grades matter and how students should not play
during their senior year; it can hurt them later when they are trying to meet
requirements for the Hope Scholarship. He asked that the students come to school
every day and be prepared. Mr. Adams told the parents to feel free to see him if
they have a question or concern about their child. Other topics discussed included
senior activities, senior trip, senior pictures, homecoming, and pep rally. He
concluded by telling the students that their potential is unlimited.
Brittany Williams said, “Our meeting this summer was very wonderful….we got a chance to
discuss a lot of important upcoming events not only with the 2010 seniors but with our
parents also.”
Kaysha Harris said, “The senior meeting this
summer was a great opportunity to get
information about the upcoming school year.
We also had the chance to receive our
schedules. The principal talked to us about
taking the SAT and ACT tests. We received a
lot of valuable information.”
Kedeemya Cooper said, “At the senior meeting
we dicussed about what we as seniors have to
do to make our senior year a good year and
how we have to set an example for the
underclassmen.”
Keayonna McKinney,
Cindy Curry (visitor), and
Octavius Bush

September 2009 Edition
Sixth Graders Get Ready for a
New Year
Sixth grade teachers are excited to see the new and
eager faces of their 6 th grade students at Mitchell
County Middle School! The students have been busy at
work this week learning their student handbooks, school
and classroom routines, and test taking strategies.
Sixth grade ELA teacher Mrs. French and custodian Ms.
Whitfield are shown assisting students with learning
how to open their lockers. We look forward to another
productive year with our parents and students! From
the 6 th Grade Team: Ms. Oliver, Mrs. Porter, Mrs.
Wimberly, Ms. Young, Mrs. French, Ms. Wright, and
Dr. Yoda.
MCHS Students Study
the Factors of Production
Mrs. Jane Warren’s Economic classes are studying the factors of
production: land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship. Using play
dough, the students created products they would like to buy or sell.
For each product, the students listed the factors of production.
(Can you match the student with the product? Answers on page 12.)
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Horace Mann’s
“Win $Win”
Sweepstakes
for Educators
Horace Mann is offering education a
chance to win cash for educators and their
schools. The sweepstake runs until
October 15, 2009. For more details
contact Joseph Palmer (shown above) at
229-336-9040 or at
joey.palmer@horacemann.com
The Mitchell County School System is soliciting comments from the general public in regards to
Title I, Part A ARRA waivers listed below:
Waiver of an LEA’s obligation to spend an amount equal to at least 20 percent of its FY10 Title I, Part A, Subpart 2 allocation on transportation
for public school choice and SES (20 percent obligation) (ESEA section 1116(b)(10); 34 C.F.R.§200.48). Waiver of the responsibility
of a school improvement to spend 10 percent of its FY10 Title I, Part A funds on professional development (ESEA section 1116(b)(3)(A)(iii);
34 C.F.R.§200.41(c)(5)). Waiver of the responsibility of an LEA in improvement to spend 10 percent of its FY10 Title I, Part A , Subpart 2
allocation on professional development (ESEA section1116©(7)(A)(iii); 34C.F.R.§200.52(a)(3)(iii)). Waiver of the responsibility of LEA to
calculate the per-pupil amount for SES based on its FY10 Title I, Part A, Subpart 2 allocation (per-pupil amount for SES) (ESEA section
1116(e)(6); 34 C.F.R.§200.48(c)). Waiver on the prohibition of an LEA’s ability to request waivers of the carryover limitation more than
once every three years (ESEA section 1127(b)). Waiver of the maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement for an LEA that the SEA has determined,
in accordance with ESEA section 9521; 34 C.F.R.§299.5, failed to maintain effort.
Please send your comments, by Friday, September 4, 2009, concerning the above waivers to: Mr. Vic Hill, Federal Programs Director
for Mitchell County School System *108 South Harney Street *Camilla GA 31730 *(229) 336-4543 ext. 1250 (phone) * (229) 336-
2110 (fax) . You can find this waiver notification on the Mitchell County School System’s web site: www.mitchell.k12.ga.us

September 2009 Edition
MCHS Holds 4 th Annual Freshman Fest
Page 7
On August 14, Mitchell County High School held its 4 th annual Freshman Fest. The Freshman Fest is designated as a day when
incoming freshmen are invited to the high school to become acquainted with the staff and their schedule. This year’s activities
included having the students do a mock day of their schedule so that they would be familiar with their classroom teachers,
schedule, and location on the first day of school.
Academy teachers discussed the Mitchell County High School student handbook and the Code of Conduct for the Mitchell
County School System. Entertainment was provided by the freshman class. Students performed a scene from a movie in front
of parents, faculty, and visitors. Movie scenes performed included Meet the Browns, ATL, Freedom Writers, and Radio. After
skits were performed, dinner was served for the students, parents, and faculty members in attendance.
The Freshman Fest had over 85 students in attendance. Each student who participated in the Freshman Fest received a T-shirt.
Students reported at 1:00, and parents came at 5:00 for a meeting with the school’s administrators. Parents were informed about
the procedures and purpose of having an academy. Information was provided about a wide range of topics from high school
credits to dress code for freshmen. Parents were given the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. The Freshmen Fest
concluded at 6:30. Transportation was provided for students who needed a ride to and from the Freshman Fest.
The MCHS Freshman Academy is an extension of Mitchell County High School with a focus on ninth grade as a pivotal year
for students. The Freshman Academy is now in its fifth year of operation at MCHS. Research confirms that if students
successfully complete the ninth grade on time, their chances of graduating from high school are greatly increased. Academic
performance, discipline and attendance all tie together; our main goals in the freshman academy are to reduce the number of
ninth grade failures, increase daily attendance, and increase academic achievements. Our ultimate goal is to do whatever it takes
to make sure students are successful at Mitchell County High School.
Jacorey Belvin
Keyanne Baylom, Moquet Anderson, Tiffany King.
Pre-K Orientation
Patricia Burdette, Eugene Butler,
Jacorey Belvin
On August 13, 2009, North and South Mitchell County Elementary Schools held their Georgia Pre-K Orientation at 6:00 p.m.
in the SMCES cafeteria. SMCES Assistant Principal Donna Johnson welcomed parents and introduced the SMCES staff, and
then Principal Jacquelyn White introduced the NMCES staff. Pre-K Parent Involvement Coordinator Alexa Catchings
discussed important information and services; SMCES Principal Vicki Hicks-Jackson and
Mrs. White discussed expectations and policies.

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Seniors Lead the Way for JROTC
Senior cadets are leading the way for the 190-strong cadet corps of GA-946 for school year 2009-2010. They are in charge of all
aspects of JROTC for the group staff and the six flights in the cadet corps. The seniors are directing affairs in areas such as
academics, community service, athletics, fund raising, drill, public affairs, formal events, and uniform management. Cadets Chris
Whitlock and Tiona Burley command the group staff and make decisions that affect the entire cadet corps. Cadet Vakeisha
Williams commands Alpha Flight. Cadet Keayonna McKinney is the Bravo Flight commander. Leading Charlie Flight is Cadet
Laquandria Emanuel. Defending the Flight of the Year trophy is Cadet Brionne Green of Delta Flight. Fresh from cadet officer
leadership school is Cadet Ashciaa Davis commanding Echo Flight. Finally, Cadet Quindarius Sharp returns as the Fox Flight
commander. Each of these seniors has three years of JROTC experience and promises to make their fourth year the best. They
live by the motto: "No excuses; make a way!!"
Pictured below are:
Cadet Whitlock, Cadet Burley, Cadet Williams, Cadet McKinney, Cadet Emanuel, Cadet Green, Cadet Davis, Cadet Sharp.
Scenes from
the Sports
Carnival
August 27, 2009
Attention:
MCHS Sophomores and Parents
The Sophomore Social will be held on September 3 from
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MCHS theater. Displays will be set
up in the cafeteria with examples of student work.
Congratulations
Tiona Burley
Tiona Burley has verbally committed to
attend the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte. She will be signing an athlete
scholarship with the school very soon.
The Day the Monster
Came to School
Mrs. Carolyn Daughtry and her students read
the story "The Day the Monster Came to
School." This story teaches the children how
to help each other follow classroom rules and
procedures. They each made a rule to help the
monster in the story. Some of the rules were
be quiet, walk and stand in the 2nd block
hallway, raise your hand, be good, no
yelling, be nice to everybody, and eat all your
lunch.

September 2009 Edition
Students Learn
How to Write
Jaylin Walker works on writing
his name as his teacher Ms.
Kiwanja Williams supervises.
The students learned how to
properly hold a pencil, worked
on writing letters, and practiced
writing their names.
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Marching Eagles Off to a Great Start
The Marching Eagles are excited to start a new marching season that will not only include participating at Mitchell County
football games and area parades, but it also includes participating in the Georgia Music Educators Association District II
Marching Jamboree in Thomasville, the Daleville Invitational Band Classic in Daleville, Alabama, and the Blue & Grey
Invitational in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The Mitchell County Marching Eagle Band had their band camp during the last week in
July and the first week in August. There were 27 students that participated in learning the four songs (Never Can Say Goodbye,
I’ll Be There, I Want You Back, and the drum feature, ABC) that will be a part of this year’s show “The Best of the Jackson 5.”
Students also learned 14 pages of drill during band camp this year, a number that has not been accomplished during camp in
recent history. This year’s officers are: Jamori Thompson (Band Captain), Derek Hadley (Drill Captain), and Morgan Dunlap
(Librarian/Uniform Officer).
Tickets to the Thomasville event, held on Saturday, September 19, can be purchased from the high school in advance for $5 or
can be purchased at the gate at Thomas County Central’s stadium the day of the event for $7. All advance ticket sales bought
from the Mitchell County Marching Eagles go directly to the band program at Mitchell County High School. All gate sales go
to Thomas County Central’s band program. Mr. Stephenson can be contacted at (229) 336-2166.
MCHS Grade Socials
Sophomore Social: September 3
Junior Jam: September 10
Parents and students are invited to attend
these socials. Students, if you wish to be a
presenter at one of the events, contact your
language art teacher for more details.
ALL-SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM
The MCSS All-Sports Booster Club is an organization to help support the athletic programs in the Mitchell County School System. We obtain
our money through various fundraisers, sponsors, and memberships. In the last year, the booster club has helped by purchasing and defraying
the cost of uniforms, shoes, meals, transportation, equipment and lodging for the student athletes as well as sponsoring the All Sports Banquet.
Your membership is vital to the success of the sports booster club and the athletic program. EVERYONE is welcome to be a member; you do
not have to have a child in sports to participate. Your enthusiasm in students and sports is all that you need. Membership does not mean that you
have to do anything other than pay your membership fee. However, we do request your presence and support in activities and at the games and
events. You are welcome to participate actively in the Booster activities and we are open to ideas to strengthen our organization and assistance
for the athletic program. The All-Sports Booster Club offers a variety of levels for membership; your financial support in any form is greatly
appreciated. Let’s support our schools and students! GO EAGLES GO!
* $65.00 Eagles Club Membership * Includes Season Pass (Football) and Homecoming T-Shirt! * $25.00 Regular Membership
* The membership drive will be from Monday, August, 24, 2009 through Thursday, September 3, 2009 * * Please complete the membership form,
detach and send with payment (check) to:
Attention: Shirley Daniels, President of Booster Club at All Sports Booster Club * 108 South Harney Street * Camilla, Georgia 31730
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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
Address: ________________________________________ Amount Enclosed:_________
________________________________________ T-shirt Size: ________
Level of membership (check one): Regular: ______ or Eagles Club: _______
Phone: Home:_______________ Cell:___________________ Email: __________________________
This information will only be used for contact for our club and not for public disclosure. Thank you in advance for your support and
commitment to the children of Mitchell County.

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Dear Cross Country Team:
“I am writing to let you know how immensely proud I am of you at this starting point in
our season. Your commitment this summer has been awesome. I want you to be proud
of the training you have endured thus far, and look forward with anticipation to all that
we have yet to encounter as a team. Let’s stay motivated, remain positive and committed! Remember the “212 degree
mentality!” Coach Robin Crimbley
This creed is dedicated to the MCSS Cross Country Teams (MCMS and MCHS):
The Runner’s Creed:
I am a runner; therefore, I must be disciplined.
I must be disciplined in every area of my life, making right choices in difficult situations for my ultimate success.
I must be disciplined mentally so that all I am training to be will manifest physically; positive, “can do” thinking will drive
me past my mental limitations.
I am a runner; therefore, I must be committed.
I must be committed to my sport, the season, my team, and myself.
Commitment begets integrity; integrity begets respect; respect begets opportunity, and opportunity begets the chance for me
to surpass all limitations I have placed upon myself and those that have been placed upon me.
I am a runner; therefore, I must run.
I must run through the pain, blood, sweat and tears.
I must run through attitudes and opposition.
I am a runner; watch me run…..
1st row: Quinn Wynn (10th), Titus Lawrence (9th);
2nd Row: Shaquille Burley (11th), Jamori Thompson (11th), Deaunna Wimberly
(11th), Kemiya Thomas (11th), Nikki Taylor (11th), Brandon Hallman (9th),
Danielle Key (12th), Brandon Florence (9th), and Coach Robin Crimbley
3rd row: Timothy Emmanuel, Shaquille Frazier, and Cornelius Thomas
Pictures: Sports Carnival
Cross Country Schedule:
September 5:
Cook County- Home (9 a.m.)
September 12:
Lee County Invitational (9 a.m.)
September 19:
Cook/Berrien Counties- Away (9 a.m.)
September 24:
Robert Cross- HS “Fun Run” (4:30 p.m.)
September 26:
Thomasville (9 a.m.)
“The coaches and players of the
Mitchell County School System
will achieve on and perform at a
level of greatness because with
opportunities to practice and
play we are shining examples of
EAGLES! To display education,
character, discipline, leadership,
sportsmanship, and talent is
natural for us because it is the
expected norm. As we climb then soar, our goals will be
met and exceeded with ease; and we, the EAGLES,
understand fully that we are representatives of our
school, family, community and country, but first and
foremost, of ourselves!”
Mr. K. Alan Hose
Athletic Director
Mitchell County High School
Home of the Mighty, High Flying EAGLES!

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MCHS Student Organizations
Beta Club Sports Club JROTC
4-H Math Club YPA
FCCLA FCA Y Club
TAPP HOSA GSCA
FFA FBLA Student Led Artistic
Movement (SLAM)
Prom Committee
Softball Schedule
Sept. 1-BROOKS COUNTY-Home
Sept. 3-BERRIEN COUNTY-Away
Sept. 10-EARLY COUNTY-Away
Sept. 15-THOMASVILLE-Home
Sept. 17-COOK COUNTY-Home
Sept. 22-ALBANY-Away
Sept. 24-FITZGERALD-Away
2009 MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL PRACTICE
Middle School Football Schedule
Thursday – September 3 - MILLER COUNTY – Away-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Sep.16 – THOMASVILLE – Home-4:00 p.m.
Thursday - September 24- PELHAM – Home-4:30 p.m.
JV Football Schedule
Sept. 10 - WESTOVER-Away - 5 p.m.
Sept. 17 - DOUGHERTY-Home - 5 p.m.
Sept. 24 - PELHAM-Home - 5 p.m.
MCHS Club Day: September 9 during 4th period.
GCSA (GA Career Student Association) membership enables
students to recognize and develop their leadership abilities. By
participating in school and community projects and GCSA
competitive events, members learn to plan, organize and
implement-qualities essential to leadership. Contact Mr. A.T.
Rigsby for more details.
YPA (Young Politicians of America) is a serviced learning
movement composed of young Americans working together to
revive political discourse and awareness. For more details contact
Ms. Nancy Wright at Mitchell County High School.
High School Football Schedule
Sept. 4 - PELHAM- Home - 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 11- WESTOVER - Home - 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 25 - FITZGERALD-Away - 7:30 p.m.

September 2009 Edition
Calendar of Events for September 2009
South Mitchell County Elementary School
10 PTA Meeting at 7 p.m.
North Mitchell County Elementary School
3 PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
4 AYP Celebration
11 Pre-K Grandparents Tea Party
15 Doughnuts with Dads
Mitchell County Middle School
3 MCMS football away game against Miller County
(5 p.m.)
11 Intramural Day at 2 p.m.
16 MCMS football home game against Thomasville
(4 p.m.)
24 MCHS football home game against Pelham (4:30 p.m.)
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Fundraiser starts
25 Eagle Bash
25 Book Fair from September 25-October 9
Word of the Month: Respect
MCHS Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Fundraiser
August 24-September 8, 2009
Select the variety that you like: glazed, chocolate, lemon, cream, and
raspberry filled. The top seller in each grade will win a $25 Wal-Mart
gift card. Come out and support the Mitchell County Middle School
with its first school wide fundraiser. Doughnuts will be delivered to the
school for pickup on September 11. All orders must be prepaid.
Free Tutoring for MCHS Students
On August 27, Mitchell County High School held a Provider Fair in
the MCHS cafeteria. This meeting was held in order for parents/
guardians of students in grades 9-12 to come select providers to tutor
their children. Students must be eligible to receive free/reduced price
lunch and breakfast to
qualify for this program.
The providers will be paid
b y t h e T i t l e 1
Supplemental Educational
Services Program. For
more information call
336-0970.
Answers from page 6: (1) Octavius Bush to C-pizza; (2) Kayla
Riggins to B-hotdog; (3) Emmitt Clark to D-watch; (4) Christopher
Graham to A-shoe.
Page 12
School System Calendar
2 1/2 day for students: PLU training for teachers
7 Labor Day Holiday: No school
16 1/2 day for students: PLU training for teachers
23 Early Release for students-Parent Conference Day
Mitchell County High School
1 Home softball game against Brook County
2 Thirty 9th graders to tour Autry State Prison
3 Sophomore Social -5:30-6:30 p.m.; Away softball
game against Berrien County
4 Josten’s: Ring Delivery; Home football game against
Pelham; 3 week benchmark exams
5 Cross Country Meet -Cook County- Home (9 a.m.)
9 Club meetings during 4th period
10 Junior Jam: parents and students; Away JV football
game against Westover; Away softball games against
Early County
11 Home football game against Westover
12 Cross Country Meet -Lee County Invitational (9 a.m.)
15 Home softball game against Thomasville.
17 CTAE Five Year Evaluation; Josten’s - Senior Presale
before school; Home JV football game against
Dougherty County; home softball game against Cook
19 Cross Country Meet -Cook/Berrien Counties- Away
(9 a.m.)
22 Away softball game against Albany
24 Cross Country Meet -Robert Cross- HS “Fun
Run” (4:30 p.m.); Jostens-Senior orders; Home JV
football game against Pelham; away softball game
against Fitzgerald
25 Blood Mobile; Away football game against Fitzgerald
26 Cross Country Meet -Thomasville (9 a.m.)
30 GA High School Graduation Writing Test
MCSS Employees: You are invited to see and experience the
new Spinning® facility at the Wellness Center.
Please come to a free Spinning® orientation open house on
September 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. to speak with the
instructor and gather important information. Drop by or see the
bikes for yourself. Door prizes will be given so don’t miss out on a
very special ride.