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				<title><![CDATA[MES Newsletter Issue 10]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[K-8 Distraction-Free Education Act, Effective 2026-2027]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 2025, in response to growing concerns about how personal device usage affects students’ academic success, attention, and social-emotional development, the Georgia General Assembly passed the “Distraction-Free Education Act” (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-324.8). Under this law, as of July 1, 2026, bell-to-bell access to personal electronic devices by students in grades K-8 is prohibited.  The prohibition of access to these devices will extend to high school students in the 2027-2028 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Maxwell Newsletter]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County Schools will offer a 23-day Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program at Maxwell Elementary School May 26-July 2, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Our Newest Max Readers!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES 2026-2027 TOTY and SPOTY]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Newest Max Reader!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Lucas Kennedy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our School Community Mourns the Loss of a Dedicated Teacher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our hearts are heavy today  as we share the recent passing of one of our own.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Newsletter Issue 8]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2183524</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Title 1 Spring Meeting]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Information Session for Parents]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbooks on Sale]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Learning Notification]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Maxwell Newsletter Issue 7]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 School Calendar Approved]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its February meeting, the board of education approved the 2026-2027 school calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can view kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration information for the 2026-2027 school year here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Week]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2169017</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Annual Title I Spring Input Meetings & Stakeholder Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2168429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment, all stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on Title I documents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:23:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES has new Classic Readers!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2166600</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Help Support MES]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2162553</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All packets and money MUST be turned in by February 20, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don't Forget Your Yearbook!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2162417</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Newsletter Issue 6]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2161923</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Relay for Life Hat Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2160224</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Potential Winter Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2156142</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre K and Kindergarten Registration is Coming to MES]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2152391</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Night at MES]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Newsletter Issue 5]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2149521</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GMAS Resources Available Now!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Newsletter Issue 4]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2139874</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25-26 Yearbooks are on sale now!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2139579</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Come Learn More About Our New Reading Program]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2131017</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Maxwell Newsletter Issue 3]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2129828</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Break]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2131293</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Break will take place from Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28, 2025 for all students and staff.  Please note that the school will be closed during these days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Holiday Break]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County Schools will begin our Christmas Holiday Break on Friday, December 19, 2025, with an early release day and resume school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  We hope our students and staff enjoy a safe and happy break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kona Ice is Coming to MES!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2124297</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES is Gearing up for Red Ribbon Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2124357</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MES Fall Book Fair!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2117517</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Involved]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2121460</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Maxwell News Issue 2]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2116111</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2114876</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Maxwell Elementary Newsletter Issue 1]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2102000</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're excited to begin a Schoolwide monthly newsletter for our MES families! Please click on this article to open this month's newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title 1 Meeting 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2100534</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please Click on the Title of this article to see information about this important meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2084643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School supply lists are available by site below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent ProTech]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2089889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent ProTech, offered at no charge, equips families with resources and training to keep their children safe online.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Parent Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2092722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please participate in our important Parent Survey.  We thank you for your input and feedback.  Surveys close September 12, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5:00 Meeting for Parents of EIP Students]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2098889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is a meeting offered Monday, August 25, 2025 for all parents/guardians of students who were selected to participate in the EIP program. Notification letters have already been sent home to families for those who qualify.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ribbon Cutting for New Maxwell Elementary Scheduled for July 30]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2084583</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Ms. Maddox and Mrs. Poston! Our 25-26 Maxwell Principal and Assistant Principal!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2071803</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 11:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grades 3-12 Online Learning Options  for 2025-2026 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2059051</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Calendar Approved]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2041067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its February meeting, the McDuffie County Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 school calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Ms. Guerrero!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2052038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our very own Ms. Guerrero!! She was chosen to present at the NARST Educational conference in Washington D.C.! We are so proud of her and how well she represented MES and all of McDuffie County!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2047510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County Schools will offer a 23-day Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program at Dearing Elementary School May 27-July 7, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring MES Title 1 Parent Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2044629</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Spring Input Meetings & Stakeholder Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2031291</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment, all stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on Title I documents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:45:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024-2025 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1870414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can view kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration information for the 2024-2025 school year here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:37:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Spring Input Opportunities - Title I Spring Meeting, ARP Discussion, & Federal Programs Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1863091</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1863091</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment, all stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on Title I documents and the American Rescue Plan use of funds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two McDuffie County Schools Named Title I Reward Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1824041</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maxwell Elementary and Thomson Elementary were two of only six schools in the CSRA to make the list.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:52:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Parent Meeting & Fall Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1783987</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:08:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Stakeholder Input Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1734310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents are invited to give input on Title I and ESSER for the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:48:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stakeholder Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1724102</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents and other stakeholders are asked to please take a moment to complete the Stakeholder survey.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Parent Meeting & Fall Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1735384</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:16:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Parent Meeting & Fall Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1735349</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:42:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Spring Input Opportunities - Title I Spring Meeting, ARP Discussion, & Federal Programs Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1592882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, stakeholders are asked to complete the annual spring input surveys for federal programs and to provide ongoing input into the American Rescue Plan fund uses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:46:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 School Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1627224</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:58:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Family Workshops]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1709650</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:30:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie Earns Highest Accreditation Score in its History]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1601077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In its recent Cognia accreditation external review team visit, the McDuffie County School System earned an Index of Education Quality score of 386.94 out of a possible 400. The district earned the highest possible rating on 30 of the 31 standards reviewed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:33:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Spring Input Meeting Presentation 2022-2023]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1589857</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:28:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Stakeholder Input meeting to Discuss Revisions for Title I Documents]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1583230</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:49:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Georgia Parent Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1571623</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents please take a few minutes and complete the Georgia Parent Survey.  This is our Georgia School Climate Survey which affects our CCRPI School Climate Rating that is released throughout the state of Georgia.  
 
Thank you for your support and time when completing this survey!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:40:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Engagement STEM/STEAM Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1565471</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All parents/guardians/families are cordially invited to a virtual Family Engagement STEM/STEAM workshop on February 24, 2022 at 11:00AM!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:55:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Engagement Chat & Chew]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1537549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the attached invitation for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:10:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November is Family Engagement Month:  Superintendent Woods' Letter to Parents and Families]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1522759</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:19:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Engagement Activities for the Month of November]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1522764</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:19:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Title I Annual Meeting Power Point Presentation 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1484704</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:42:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Optional Student Accident Insurance for the 2021-2022 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1472765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents are encouraged to purchase optional Student Accident Insurance.
The school district is happy to provide parents with the opportunity to purchase accident insurance to cover their students during the school day as well as 24-hour coverage.  
 
The application form (in both English and Spanish) is attached.  Parents are given the option of purchasing dental coverage as well.  Benefits are coordinated with any other health insurance the student may have and are paid according to a schedule depending on the level purchased by the parent.  
 
The claim form is also attached should the parent purchase a policy and their student have an accident.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:52:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Student Services Announces Child Find Efforts]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1463614</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An upcoming meeting will discuss eligibility criteria and types of services that are available through the Board of Education for children with disabilities who may be attending home-school programs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supply Lists for 2020-2021]]></title>
				<link>http://mes.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1254113</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:39:44 -0400</pubDate>
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