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City schools taking applications for Ellis’ job, but she hasn’t resigned

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Education

The Monroe City Schools has officially posted the position of principal for Neville Jr. High School, but the current principal has not resigned. According to Monroe School Board sources, the principalship of Neville Jr. High, presently filled by Mrs. Ashley…

Monroe City Schools, Monroe School Board, Mrs. Ashley Ellis, Neville Jr. High

Henrietta George made history, as first female Black elected official

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Inside the board room of the Monroe City Schools is a plaque recognizing Henrietta George, a legend in local African-American history. As one of the first Blacks on the city school board, and the first Black female to hold public…

Henrietta George, local African-American history, Monroe City Schools

Lollie: City schools flex day may cause increased teacher stress

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

Starting next week Monroe City Schools will begin observing an optional “flex day” that has some scratching their heads wondering how it will be implemented. The board voted unanimously to allow principals to schedule weekly flex days that will allow…

Flex Day, Monroe City Schools

Berg Jones Elementary closed as Covid spreads, Johnson upset

November 10, 2020November 12, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

The shutdown of Berg Jones Lane Elementary School for an entire week due to Covid concerns was not an agenda topic for Tuesday’s school board meeting, but one board member, Brandon “B.J.” Johnson, said the board needs to become more…

COVID-19, Monroe City School Board, Monroe City Schools

School Board power squabble overshadows COVID concerns

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

With rumors of COVID-19 infections infecting staff and teachers at several Monroe City Schools, there was little discussion about COVID safety procedures at Tuesday’s board meeting. The board spent most of its 42-minute meeting watching a squabble between Board President…

COVID-19, Monroe City Schools, School Board

Several city school teachers, students test COVID positive

September 24, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

It’s been kept hush-hush for fear of creating a panic, but teachers and staff at several Monroe City Schools are on alert because reported COVID cases at city schools. It’s being kept quiet, but at least one senior staffer has…

COVID, Monroe City Schools, Ouachita Federation of Teachers, teachers

“We’re playing with people’s lives” says Johnson, school reopening plan

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

   Board President says plan is most effective, but not the safest.    Superintendent says district won’t test or pay for teacher tests.    Johnson says school district is putting lives of teachers at risk. Is the Monroe City Schools…

Board member Brandon Johnson, Monroe City Schools, school reopening plan, School Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine

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--- This week in 1984 Supt. James Stafford reflects on tenure, denies he was racist. Read More. (38)
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On this day in 2010, Kelsi Crain was crowned Miss Louisiana at the Monroe Civic Center. (12)

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