Free Lunches and study materials are being offered at eight city school sites for any student on a pick-up and go basis. Staff to get full pay during crises and called in staff will receive holiday pay. After a…
Category: Education
Betty Cooper, Johnson elected to head city schools
Betty Ward Cooper is the new President of the Monroe City School Board. Cooper was elected Tuesday night during the board’s regular board meeting. Brandon “B.J.” Johnson was elected vice-president. The election was not unanimous. White members of the board…
Wossman, Neville praised as “A” city schools, many others struggling
The State Department of Education released school letter grades this week, showing both Neville and Wossman High Schools as shining stars for the District, both schools are received “A” letter grades from the state. However, ten of the districts 19…
Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates
The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast and a ceremony, where graduates gave expressions and received gifts for their numerous accomplishments. Graduates from left to right include 1st Lady Virginia Howard, Psy.D. & Th.D. (Psychology…
Child’s Play Graduation held
Child’s Play II Child Care & Development Center held it’s Annual Graduation Ceremony Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the Monroe Convention Center. Child’s Play II is located at 209 N. 18th Street, Ronnie L Traylor, Owner, Naomi Gholston, Executive Director,…
Davis placed at Carroll
By: Robert K. Wright Former Wossman principal, state’s top high school principal, takes over at Carroll High The newsfeeds of Facebook pages were flooded this week with sentiments and well wishes to Dr. Eric Davis on his new appointment as…
Johnson, Vidrine at odds over Davis appointment
“If that’s the way he wants to play, then let’s play, “ were the angry words of school board member Brandon Johnson after he learned that superintendent Brent Vidrine had named Eric Davis as principal of Carroll High School. Vidrine…