Dear GEAR UP Scholars:
Albany State University is hosting a residential camp this summer that is designed to prepare you for college. Not only will you have an opportunity to stay in the dorms and experience campus life, but also you will be able to participate in workshops designed to ensure your first year is a success! This program is open to any DCSS senior regardless of where you plan to attend college in the fall.
ASU will be hosting a mandatory meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 27th at 6 PM and it will be held virtually. If you are interested in participating in this program, both you and your parent/caregiver must participate in this meeting.
To obtain the meeting link, please send an email to Ms. Natalie Knox (natalie.knox@asurams.edu). In the subject line, enter A DIFFERENT WORLD. There are a limited number of slots available, so be sure to add your name to the list TODAY!
Hello Monroe Parents,
Reminder class starts at 8:20AM. If students are not in class by 8:20AM they are late and will be marked tardy. Our Mandatory Parent Tardy Meetings will resume next week.
Attention Parents and Stakeholders! Please join us for our Spring 2025 Input Meeting. It will be held at Monroe High School on Tuesday, March 18th at 10:00AM. We hope to see you there!
It's time for to start our search for the 2025-2026 Tornado Cheer Squad! Tryout Clinic will be held March 17-19. Tryout Day is March 20th. Tryouts are open to all rising 9th-12th graders. Show up and show us you've got what it takes to be a Monroe Cheerleader! 💚💛💚💛
It's time for to start our search for the 2025-2026 Tornado Cheer Squad! There will be a parent/student interest meeting March 12th at 6PM in the Monroe High cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
We want to hear from you! We will be hosting our Annual Spring Input Meeting on March 18th. Stay tuned for more information.
Attention Parents...Any student arriving after 8:45AM must be signed in by a parent. Thank you, Principal L. Johnson.
All roads lead to Fort Valley for the Final Four! LET’S GO MONROE! 💚💛 #NadasOnaMission #FinalFour #Basketball
BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ja’Nasia Bradley!
Monroe High School is beyond proud of our very own Ja’Nasia, who has been accepted into over 50 colleges and universities and has received more than $2 million in scholarship offers! 🎓💰🔥
Ja’Nasia, your hard work, determination, and excellence inspire us all. We love you, we celebrate you, and we know your future is limitless! 🚀💚💛
#MonroePride #ClassOf2025 #JaNasiaBradley #FutureIsBright #ScholarshipQueen
🔥 GAME DAY! 🔥
Monroe takes on Jefferson in the GHSA AAA Elite 8! 🏀💪🏾
📅 Feb 26, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 900 Lippitt Dr, Albany, GA
Let’s pack the house and bring the energy! 💚💛 #MonroeHoops #Elite8 #GoTornadoes
🏀👑 COACH OF THE YEAR!👑🏀
Leading by example, building champions, and setting the standard—Coach Michael Hoffpauir has been named Region 1-AAA Boys Coach of the Year! 💨💚💛
From the first whistle to the final buzzer, Coach Hoffpauir has poured passion, strategy, and dedication into this team. His leadership has helped shape not just great athletes, but great young men on and off the court.
This season, the Monroe Tornadoes proved why we are built different, and it all starts with an elite leader at the helm!
Show some love for Coach Hoffpauir in the comments! 💨🔥🏀 #COY #TornadoPride #RegionChamps #MonroeBasketball
🔥🏆 DOUBLE CHAMPIONS! 🏆🔥
Last night, our Monroe Girls and Boys Basketball teams locked in Region Championship Titles! 🏀💚💛 The Tornadoes took the court and proved why we run Region 1-AAA! 💨⚡
But wait, there’s more! Our Boys All-Region Standouts have been making waves all season long! Let’s give a huge shoutout to our Monroe All-Region Players:
First Team All-Region
Lorenzo Still (#3)
Nehemiah Tinch (#12)
Second Team All-Region
Chase Dixon (#2)
Brayden Burns (#10)
Defensive Player of the Year
James Adams (#21)
Honorable Mention
Lamond Seadrow (#1)
Monroe Tornadoes are built different! Let’s keep this energy all the way through state! 🏀🔥 Drop those 💨💛💚 in the comments to celebrate our squad! #TornadoPride #RegionChamps #AllRegion #MonroeBasketball
Please join us for our Community and School Resources Expo on Thursday, February 27th at 722 Corn Ave. There will be community vendors, wraparound services and workshops. There are two sessions for your convenience. We hope to see you there!
🏀 Monroe Family, it’s Senior Night – let’s make it epic! 🎓 The Golden Tornadoes are ready to storm the court against the Cairo Syrupmakers, and we need YOU to bring that energy! 💯
📅 Monday, Feb 3
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 900 Lippitt Drive, Albany, GA
Clear bags only, so roll up prepared and reppin’ Monroe pride!💚✨💚💛#SeniorNightTakeover #MonroeStrong #LetsGoTornadoes"
GRADUATION TIMES: The DCSS website has been updated with this year's graduation schedule. The times are as follows:
Friday - May 23, 2025: Dougherty Comprehensive High School (6:00 PM)
Saturday - May 24, 2025: Monroe Comprehensive High School (9:00 AM)
Saturday - May 24, 2025: Westover Comprehensive High School (1:00 PM)
🌟 Proud moment for Monroe High! 🎉 Student leader Antonio Guest played a huge role in our school's recycling efforts, and his dedication helped lead us to this amazing achievement—the 2024 Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful School Award! 🏆💚 Special thanks to Mr. Timothy Wesselman for leading this initiative and to the County Commission for presenting this honor at the Volunteer Celebration Luncheon. ♻️🌱 Monroe is making a difference! #MonroeExcellence #SustainabilityInAction #KeepAlbanyBeautiful
Let’s team up for student success! 📝✨ Join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences this week at Monroe High School:
📆 Thursday: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
📆 Friday: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📢 Reminder: Early Release at 2:30 PM on both days! 🍎
Together, we’re #CreatingAnEnvironment2Thrive 💚💛 #ParentTeacherConferences #MonroePride
🔥🏀 GAME ALERT: RESCHEDULED BUT STILL READY! 🏀🔥
Monroe Golden Tornadoes are set to storm the court against the Cairo Syrupmakers! 🌪️⚡ We’re coming with energy, fire, and a mission – to defend home court and secure that W!
📅 NEW DATE: Monday, February 3
⏰ Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM | Varsity Boys: 7:30 PM
📍 900 Lippitt Drive, Albany, GA
🎒 Clear Bag Policy Enforced
Tornado Nation, pull up and PACK THE GYM! 🏀💥 Let’s make some noise and show Cairo why this is OUR house! Drop a 🌪️ in the comments if you’re repping Monroe! 💛💚 #TornadoTakeover #BeatCairo #MonroeHoops
🏀🔥 Golden Tornadoes, the storm is coming for Terrell County! 🔥🏀
This Saturday, we’re bringing the heat, the hustle, and the hype as we hit the court! Girls Varsity takes off at 3:00 PM, and Boys Varsity follows at 4:30 PM. No JV games this time—just straight-up varsity domination. Every player, every fan, every moment—we’re turning up the energy and locking in for a showdown!
📍 900 Lippitt Drive, Albany, GA
🚨 Clear Bag Policy Enforced
Tornado Nation, let’s pack the gym and make sure Terrell County feels the pressure! 🌪️💥 #GoldenTornadoes #StormWarning #GameDay
Way to go, Monroe! 🎉 Our Academic Decathlon team, led by Coach Wilschetz, has earned a Wild Card spot at the State Competition! Their dedication, intellect, and perseverance have paid off, proving that Monroe is a place where students truly thrive. Let’s rally behind them as they take on the next challenge! 🏆💛💚 #MonroePride #AcademicDecathlon #StateBound #AnEnvironmentToThrive
