Monroe Elementary School News
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Now accepting nominations for the Patti Jo Shull Blue and Gold Community Award
![Board members Tom Leeds (L), Dave Grant, Tim Carpenter, Debbie Hagedorn and A.J. Fullam stand for a photo during the January 2024 board meeting](https://www.monroelocalschools.com/media/site/district-news/DSC04039.jpg)
Monroe board members honored during School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Monroe Local School District is celebrating its board members for their commitment to the district, students and staff.
“The leadership and dedication o...
![11th grade award recipient Samuel McCausland poses for a photo with 12th grade award recipient Allison Morris.](https://www.monroelocalschools.com/media/site/district-news/DSC04293.jpg)
Student/Staff of the Quarter - Second Quarter 2023-24
Monroe Local Schools hosted its second Student/Staff of the Quarter Ceremony of the 2023-24 school year on Jan. 10. Students and staff were nominated by their teachers and peers, and school board memb...
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Two-hour delay schedule
In the event of a two-hour delay, the following schedule changes will take place:
Districtwide
- Morning bus routes will begin two hours later than normal. Please add two hours to your regularly ...
![2024 Board President Tim Carpenter is sworn in by Treasurer Amy Moore during the annual organizational meeting held on Jan. 8, 2024](https://www.monroelocalschools.com/media/site/district-news/DSC04030.jpg)
Monroe Local Schools Board of Education names new president, welcomes returning leaders
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Winter Break
Reminder: There is no school Thursday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 3 in observance of winter break. School buildings and the district office will be open by appointment only.
![Art Brickles headshot in uniform before retiring](https://www.monroelocalschools.com/media/site/district-news/401768395_724086396415440_781941.png)
Monroe hires school safety and security officer
At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Monroe Local Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of the district’s first full-time school safety and security officer. Arthur (Art) Brickles, a retired police of...
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What's the Buzz? - November 2023
![Two female teachers pose with the male student winner they nominated](https://www.monroelocalschools.com/media/site/district-news/DSC03046.jpg)
Monroe hosts first Student/Staff of the Quarter recognition ceremony
Monroe Local Schools hosted its inaugural Student and Staff of the Quarter Ceremony on Nov. 7, 2023 to recognize some of the district's most exemplary students and staff from the first quarter of the ...
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April 8, 2024 Calamity Day
Monroe Local Schools will observe a calamity day on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to the historically significant solar eclipse that will take place across Ohio and our region.
There will be no school for...