Monte Sano Elementary School

05/29/2026

📚☀️ Get ready for the RCSS Summer Reading Challenge! ☀️📚

Find your reading joy this summer!

RCSS students are invited to join the Summer Reading Challenge and keep reading all summer long. From June 1–July 31, 2026, students can log their reading minutes in Beanstack, earn badges, and receive recognition in the fall.

The goal: Log 900 minutes in Beanstack!

Students can access the RCSS Beanstack platform through Launchpad or download the Beanstack app to get started.

Launchpad: https://login.classlink.com/my/rcboe
Beanstack: https://landing.beanstack.com/mobile-app

Let’s read, log, and celebrate a summer full of great stories!

To learn more, visit www.rcboe.org/students-families/summer-reading

05/27/2026

🐝 Happy Retirement, Mrs. Trobaugh & Ms. Parks! 🐝

Today we celebrated two incredible educators whose dedication, passion, and love for students have left a lasting legacy.

🍎 Ms. Parks – After 40 amazing years, all spent at Monte Sano, your unwavering commitment and impact on generations of learners is truly inspiring. Four decades of shaping minds and hearts—what an extraordinary journey!

🍎 Mrs. Trobaugh – With 30 years in education, all in Richmond County, including 7 wonderful years at Monte Sano, your dedication and care have made a difference that will be felt for years to come.

Both of you have poured so much into your students, your colleagues, and your school community. Your classrooms were places of encouragement, growth, and inspiration—and you will be deeply missed.

Thank you for the years of service, the countless lives you’ve touched, and the legacy you leave behind.

Wishing you both a retirement filled with relaxation, joy, and all the happiness you deserve! Congratulations and best wishes on this exciting new chapter! 🐝

05/26/2026

📢 Report Card Pickup Reminder 📢

Report cards may be picked up tomorrow, May 27th, in the front office during the following times:

🕣 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
🕧 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Any report cards not picked up will be mailed to the address on file.

Thank you, and we hope everyone has a great summer! ☀️

05/22/2026

All offices of the Richmond County School System will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We remember and honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Offices will return to normal operations on Tuesday, May 26.

05/20/2026

📣 Important Reminder for our Hive families 🐝

Early Release Reminder – May 22

All Richmond County School System schools will have early release on Friday, May 22, the last day of school.

Please plan accordingly for adjusted dismissal times. Check with your child’s school for specific schedules.

We’re looking forward to celebrating a great school year with our students! 🎉

05/18/2026

This past week, we kept our students on their toes with a little mystery and a LOT of fun for Teacher Underground Week! From unexpected twists to creative moments, it was such a joy to watch students try to guess what was coming next each day. 💚💛

We kicked things off with new Hornet shirts, followed by a super creative Anything BUT a Cup Day, a fun Granimals Mix & Match Day, a throwback Decades Day, and wrapped it all up with an awesome Grade Level Dress-Up!

Thank you to our amazing Hornet Staff for your dedication, passion, and the sweet impact you make in the lives of your students every single day! 🐝

05/18/2026

Huge shout out to our Student Council for all of their hard work and dedication this school year! 💚💛

Because of their efforts, we were able to add brand new outdoor picnic tables to our courtyard for students and staff to enjoy. We are so proud of the leadership, teamwork, and school spirit they showed all year long.

Thank you, Student Council, for helping make the Hive an even better place! 🐝

05/16/2026

We had an absolute blast at Field Day yesterday! From games and laughter to teamwork and smiles, it was a day full of fun and great memories. 😎
A huge thank you to our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade helpers for all their hard work, and to our wonderful DJ for keeping the energy going! 🎶
We hope everyone had just as much fun as we did—what a great day to celebrate together! Can’t wait to do it again next year! 🐝

05/12/2026

🎓💛💚 Grad Walk 2026 💚💛🎓

Great memories, lots of laughs, and meaningful reflections filled the halls as our 2026 Grads got to reminisce with each other and Coach Holley. They shared stories and looked back on how far they’ve come. Moments like these remind us that it’s not just about the destination, but the journey—and the people who helped shape it along the way. 🐝

05/12/2026

🎓💛💚 Grad Walk 2026 💚💛🎓
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Today we celebrate your hard work, your achievements, and the journey ahead. Thank you for inspiring our halls one last time. Go chase your dreams—Once a Hornet, always a Hornet! 🐝✨

05/08/2026

🐝 Today we get to celebrate Mrs. Hawthorne as our 2026-2027 Support Staff of the Year! 🏆
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Mrs. Hawthorne has been a part of Monte Sano Elementary and the Richmond County School System for 3 years. Her smiling face, great attitude, and willingness to always help others make her such an important part of our school family. She brings positivity and kindness wherever she goes and helps make Monte Sano a better place each day.

Congratulations, Mrs. Hawthorne! We are so thankful for all that you do for our students, staff, and school community! 💚💛