Banner Incident Update
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 MSD of Martinsville Press Release Senior Banner Incident Update The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville has accepted responsibility for senior banners displayed that may have been the cause of unintended consequences. Administration and staff will continue to be diligent and take precautions in the future to ensure student, staff and visitor […]
Curriculum Statement
“A student shall not be required to participate in a personal analysis, an evaluation, or a survey that is not directly related to academic instruction and that reveals or attempts to affect the student’s attitudes, habits, traits, opinions, beliefs, or feelings concerning: (1) political affiliations; (2) religious beliefs or practices; (3) mental or psychological conditions […]
Social Media Accusation
Sunday, September 12, 2021 The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville has been made aware of a social media accusation regarding a perceived gang sign that was used in a senior athletic banner. The hand gesture in question was made in an attempt to show half of a heart, similar to what can be found on […]
Mask Choice Update
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Dear MSD of Martinsville Families, We have been informed that there will need to be a change to our planned masking choice and contact tracing/quarantine program. Our classrooms are not eligible for 3’ contact tracing or the “no quarantine” option from Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order based upon information sent Friday evening […]
Mask Choice Notification
Friday, September 3, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians of Martinsville Students and Staff Members, In an effort to increase safety options for our families, to lessen the chance of contact tracing, and to keep students in school, we will provide a new option for our students. BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to be a difficult situation […]
ELearning, Curriculum, Communication
2022 District eLearning Plans Please click below to review our Virtual Real-Time Instruction Plan for inclement weather (short-term, at-home eLearning instruction for students). 2022 VIRTUAL REAL TIME INSTRUCTION PLAN Communication Flow Chart Transparency and communication are important to us. Please review our Communication Flow Chart below to ensure we assist you in a thorough and […]
Interim Superintendent
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, the Board of School trustees for the MSD of Martinsville voted to confirm Dr. William Roberson as interim superintendent. Dr. Roberson began working for the district in June as the transition consultant in the administration office. He will continue his administration role through December 31, 2021. “I am a Morgan […]
District Update
Immediate Release The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville announces that Dr. William E. Roberson was selected this week and is now serving as the MSD of Martinsville’s Transition Consultant at the Administrative Office. Representing the School District as the Transition Consultant, Dr. Roberson will be leading the Team of Principals […]
Education Fund
Indiana Department of Education Response The Indiana Department of Education has completed its review of the response provided by the MSD of Martinsville regarding the Excessive Education Fund Transfer List. To review, please click here.
School Board Statement
Media Statement from the MSD of Martinsville School Board On behalf of the Board of Education for the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, Superintendent Dr. Jay Arthur, and Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Craig Buckler. The MSD of Martinsville announces the departure of Superintendent, Dr. Jay Arthur, and Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Craig Buckler, effective June 30, 2021, […]
