Deborah Cannon Wolfe Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday on March 1, 2013.  Students began the day by listening to a live webinar from Dr. Tommy Bice, State Superintendent of Education, reading “Oh the Places You’ll Go.” Teachers decorated their doors with images of Dr. Seuss.  In addition, students ate healthy snacks, listened to guest readers and created Dr. Seuss hats to promote reading.

Federal and State grant dollars have found their way to Tuskegee Alabama with the efforts of Mr. Tracy Stacy, an Agriscience educator at Macon County Career and Technical Education Center. In cooperation with Superintendant Dr. Brooks and CTE Director Dr. Lelia Frank, Mr. Stacy spent 4 days at a workshop this past summer updating his professional development at ACAWT (Alabama Center for Advanced Woodworking Technology) based in Haleyville a division of AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training) based in Montgomery.

The Workshop consisted of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Equipment which earned Mr. Stacy the opportunity to use the equipment during the school year. This opportunity was made possible through the efforts of Mr. Gary Warren with the State Board of Education. Mr. Warren has continued to support Agriscience and educators of Secondary Ed to create new ways of bringing the latest and greatest experiences to the classroom.

Once the Educator attends the workshop, Jeff delivers the equipment along with raw materials. He then spends the next 3 days providing an update for Mr. Stacy in CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) and CAM (Computer Aided Machining). Mr. Noble was greeted at the MCCTEC by Dr. Melvin Lowe III, CTE Coordinator and Mr. Stacy, Educator to start the great experience with his students. Mr. Noble and the educator complete several projects with each class during the three days that Mr. Noble is present (Custom coasters, fabric to back the Coaster along with custom engrave wooden pens.) After Mr. Noble leaves, the equipment stays with the Mr. Stacy for three weeks. The students have an opportunity to machine custom projects while using the X, Y, Z axis associated with math skills and in the medical field with skin grafts, textile industries cutting fabric, measurements, material size, thickness and fractions. Science is incorporated by using a Penn State Air Mover. Most students enjoy the opportunity of working on the computer with CAD and CAM along with developing a custom project from inception t o completion that is completely unique.  The students are engaged and excited throughout the CNC experience.

The students really enjoyed working with the programs and having the ability to design and fabricate their own creations. I look forward to providing this and more opportunities similar to this one for my students in the future.

D.C. Wolfe Elementary School supports the American Heart Association by hosting its annual basketball game. The Hoops defeated the Heart in the game, the students raised over 100.00 dollars in effort to fight heart related diseases !!

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Water Festival Logo Design Finalists Chosen

Macon County's fourth graders had an opportunity to design the t-shirt logo for the 1st Annual Macon County Water Festival. Students from Deborah Cannon Wolfe, Notasulga High, and Tuskegee Public Schools submitted entries for judging.  Each design had to include this year's theme:  "The Wonderful World of Water".

The purpose of the festival is to provide our 4th graders with a fun-filled activity while learning about all aspects of groundwater and other related natural resources to include surface water, wetlands, forestry, wildlife, etc. and to instill in them a general environmental awareness and appreciation and stewardship ethic. The students will learn where their drinking water comes from and how to protect and keep it clean.

Finalists include Andrea Avery - NHS, Sarah Hassanin - TPS, Mickayla Hutcherson - TPS, Teaivous Jones - TPS, Malcolm Moss - TPS, Destinee Powell - DCW, and Dashayla Robinson - DCW,

Water Festival Details: 

Who:       4th Graders

When:    Monday,  March 18, 2013

Where:   Tuskegee Public School

Time:      Student Registration: 8:30 a.m.

The finalists were chosen by members of the Macon County Forestry Planning Committee.  The final designs are below:

Destinee Powell - DCW

Mickayla Hutcherson - TPS

Sarah Hassanin - TPS

Teaivous Jones - TPS

Andrea Avery - NHS

Dashayla Robinson - DCW

Malcolm Moss - TPS

Eco-Magician Paul Cash to Visit Tuskegee Public School

Eco-Magician Paul Cash will visit Tuskegee Public School on Monday, March 11, 2013. While there, he will put on an amazing show by teaching and reinforcing several science standards through the use of magic and humor.  Mr. Cash's goals will be to change the students' behaviors toward the environment and help them reconnect with their environment.  Not only will our students learn about how they can help the environment, but the magic will foster a positive "can-do" attitude towards the environment.

Paul Cash began performing "magic with an environmental message" in 1994. In 1997 he was featured in National Geographic for his Environmental Magic Show and has since touched the lives of thousands of children.

Eco-Magician Cash was initially scheduled to perform at the 1st Annual Macon County Water Festival sponsored by the Macon County Forestry Planning Commission but will not be able to attend.  A special thanks is extended to Leisa Puckett with the Utilities Board of Tuskegee for assisting with the coordination of the event.

It’s great news for Macon County Schools!
Mr. Tracy Stacy receives an Agriscience Extended Contract Grant for the 3rd Year in a Row.
Mr. Tracy Stacy, Macon County Schools’ Career and Technical Education instructor, was recently approved and awarded an $18,000.00 Agriscience Extended Contract Grant. The application is a competitive process where the application is read and scored by a team of field readers. Congratulations, Mr. Stacey, we are proud of you and know how much this award will benefit our students. We encourage all staff and faculty to seek grant resources to benefit their efforts in teaching and learning.
----Dr. Lelia W. Frank, Program Director
----Dr. Melvin A. Lowe, III, Program Coordinator
Keep up the great work!!! And, everyone, spread the good news about Macon County Schools.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Alabama honors 2013 Future

Black Leaders annual scholarship program

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Alabama announces the winners of their 22^nd annual Future Black Leaders scholarship program. Area high school juniors were asked to write an essay with the subject “What three things can I, an African American youth do to help others reach a higher level of achievement and responsibility.” The ten top finalists were invited to a dinner and performance of the hit play “Ethel” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The top three finalists won $1,200, $800 and $500 in scholarship money for use in their college education. The first place winner is JaNae McNeil. Second place winner is Simaya Moore, and Malaysha Willis placed in the top ten, all juniors at Booker T. Washington High School.

Buddy Rogers, president of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Alabama chapter stated, “We are very happy to be able to have presented this fine program for over twenty years to offer help to some very deserving youth in our area. Our chapter runs from Alexander City to the north to Dothan in the South and from Selma to Auburn. Also, this was the first time that more than one student from the same school placed in the top ten and Booker T. Washington had three students to place.”

The Future Black Leaders Program is a an effort of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Alabama, along with The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, WSFA-TV, WZHT and WVAS Radio Stations

It's great news for Macon County Schools!

Two of Three Winners in the Future Black Leaders of American Scholarship are from Macon County Schools! 

Two of the three winners in the Future Black Leaders of America Scholarship for 2012 are from Macon County Schools, Booker T. Washington High School.  High school students Janae McNeil and Simaya Moore, wrote essays that were considered best in his or her category.   Each student is featured on WSFA-TV.  The story can be viewed by clicking  here.

---Albert James Nelson, Principal

---Tanika Jones, Assistant Principal

---Hope Debose, Counselor

---Nakia Fenn, Counselor

Keep up the great work!!  Spread the good news about Macon County Schools!