Welcome to Mount Zion Middle School—home of the Eagles!
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to a school community where excellence, growth, and connection are at the heart of everything we do. At Mount Zion, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our dedicated teachers and staff work tirelessly to provide meaningful learning experiences that challenge our students to think critically, create confidently, and lead with integrity. We believe in building strong relationships with our families and community, because together, we play an essential role in shaping the future of our students.
Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, we are excited to have you as part of the Eagle family. I encourage you to stay involved, stay connected, and take pride in all that our students accomplish.
At Mount Zion Middle School, we don’t just prepare students for the next grade—we prepare them for success in life.
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!
With Eagle Pride,
David Rooks
Dr. James Mitchell, a Methodist minister, established the Mount Zion Seminary in Carroll County, Georgia, around 1880, establishing the area's oldest continuous school. Supported by the Methodist Conference, it aimed to provide academic, spiritual, and vocational education, serving 60 students initially in a three-room building In 1937 the Mount Zion Seminary Board of Trustees turned over a portion of the land, all of the buildings, and operation of the Mount Zion Seminary to the local school trustees of the Turkey Creek School District. In September of 1939, these trustees deeded the property to the Carroll County School Board of Education. A new elementary school was constructed on the site of the original seminary building in the late 1950s. During the 1960-61 school year, a fire destroyed the shop, the gym, and the high school classrooms. At that time it seemed likely that the students in Mount Zion would be moved to other existing schools in the county, however, the community rose up again worked tirelessly to provide the things needed to keep the high school students in Mount Zion. The community rebuilt the gym and maintained the Mount Zion High School football field. In 1977 a new Mount Zion High School was constructed. This building housed several different combinations of students from grades 6-12 over the years. In 2007 a new Mount Zion Elementary was opened. In January of 2012 Mount Zion High School opened the doors of the new school leaving Mount Zion Middle School students in the original high school building.
Mount Zion has the distinction of having the oldest continuous school in Carroll County. The community has always placed great importance on maintaining the legacy and tradition of the Mount Zion Eagles. Mount Zion Eagles have continued to soar through adversity. We are resilient Eagles who fly high and work hard. Mount Zion Middle School is very proud to be a part of the rich history of education in the Mount Zion community and we are committed to providing premier educational opportunities for future generations of Eagles. We are Eagles and we will continue to Rise Up!
Information for this page was taken from a history of Mount Zion Schools written by Mrs. Lanette Horton. Materials and pictures were provided from the collection of Mr. Jack Dorsey.