With a 51-26 defeat of Jefferson  on Friday  night, Mary Persons football advances to the GHSA 4AAAA semifinals with a rematch of last year's playoff game with Blessed Trinity  on Friday  night at home. Follow  @MaryPersonsHigh  on Twitter for details of this week's game.  

Click Here to purchase tickets online, in advance.

Click Here to Stream  the Game.

The Annual Kids Yule Love Toy Drive has begin! Bring a new unwrapped toy to help kids in Monroe County have a Merry Christmas. Donation boxes are in the teachers' rooms and in the front office. Donations will be accepted through December 8th.

2nd Place Winner - Gabe Medlin

3rd Place Winner - Ansley Lawson

Congratulations to all the MP's Got Talent contestants who 

did a fantastic job in the talent show and showed the amazing amount of talent we have at MPHS!!

Meet Christina Barfield!  She and her husband, Curt, have 2 children: Chip (5), and Cori Jane (3). Her husband is a 1999 graduate of Mary Persons. Mrs. Barfield teaches the Engineering and Energy pathways in the CTAE program. This is her 3rd full year teaching at MP. What does she like most about her job?  "I enjoy seeing kids engaged in hands-on activities and connecting content with real-world." Her hobbies include reading, church, family, and working with vinyl. If she could go back in time, she would like to "go back to around 1776, to the founding of our country to see what our forefathers' vision for the USA actually was."  If she did not have to sleep, she would use the extra time to play with her family and to read. When people come to her for help, they usually have "what would you do" situations.  Her mom is the person who has influenced her life the most. "She worked hard as a single mom to provide for me." Her schoolwork and her kids taking over the bed keep her up at night.  Interesting facts about Mrs. Barfield?  Tony Orlando is her 2nd cousin and a close family member, and she said that Georgia is the 8th state in which she has lived.

Thursday, November 30th

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Seniors: Last year students missed out on $3 million in Federal Aid (AND HOPE Scholarship Funds) because they did not complete the FAFSA!! The Counseling Department along with Financial Aid Representatives from local colleges will be on hand to assist with the FAFSA application process.2018-2019 FAFSA Worksheets are available in the counselors' office.  Stop by to pick one up prior to Thursday. Please contact your counselor if you have questions.

The Counselors hosted their annual College Fair on Thursday, November 16th. There were over twenty colleges in attendance affording MP students the opportunity to explore post-secondary options. Many students were able to apply to colleges on-site while learning about academic opportunities from various institutions.

To get up-to-date news from the counseling department please check your emails and join the MP Counseling Department's Remind.  Text  @mphsco to 81010.  

Click Here to Access the Counselor's Web Page.

Click Here to Access Kahn Academy's SAT Test Prep.

Click Here to view 2017 Pre-College/Summer Programs

Students who are planning to attend a four year college, must take the SAT or ACT and obtain qualifying score.  Mary Persons  is a testing site for BOTH tests. We are able to provide waivers only to juniors or seniors who participate in the free/reduced lunch program. Eligible students can see their counselor or Mrs. Miller to receive fee waivers.

SAT Registration: Go to www.collegeboard.org to register for the SAT. You must have a waiver code or credit/debit card to register. Cost without a waiver is $46.00 (no writing) or $60.00 with writing.

ACT Registration: Go to www.actstudent.org to register for the ACT. You must have a waiver code or credit/debit card to register. Cost without a waiver is $42.50 (no writing) or $58.50 with writing.

The FAFSA® is the application that students must complete to apply for federal student aid, which can be used to attend an eligible college or career school. Federal student aid includes Federal Pell Grants, federal student loans, and work-study opportunities. In addition to determining eligibility for federal student aid, many states, private organizations, colleges, and career schools rely on information from the FAFSA to determine eligibility for nonfederal sources of aid. 

ALL students must complete this form regardless of parent income.  The 2018 FAFSA application is now open.  

The MP Art Club hosted the third annual Empty Bowls Project dinner on Thursday, November 16 in the Fine Arts Center.   Guests enjoyed a soup dinner and took home a student-made ceramic bowl.  

All proceeds will benefit Monroe County Backpack Buddies.  

There are a few Empty Bowls t-shirts left, at $10.  

See Ms. Trevitt if you'd like one!

We are excited to provide you the opportunity to recognize a loved one in our 2017 Holiday Concert program. For a minimum donation of $15, you can recognize a loved one "In Memory/In Honor" with a 54 character message. Please contact a Chorus member to purchase an ad. All orders must be submitted by 12/7.

Our Academic Team traveled to Brookwood High School recently to compete 

in their second tournament of the year. The Varsity and JV teams both made the playoffs, but they fell in the first round. Our next tournament will be Saturday, January 27, at Mount de Sales Academy. Varsity members include Madeline Copeland, Austin Davis, Ana Miller, Cole Myers, Lori Smith, and Bailey Storey. JV members include Baxter Berlin, Chris Crawford, Holden Haworth, Gabe Imlay, Pandora Imlay, Maci Joiner, and TJ Terrell. 

Congratulations on a great day of competition!

On Tuesday, November 14th Best Buddies met for their monthly chapter meeting. This month Andreena and Yasmine from Disability Connections in Macon gave a presentation about Disability Etiquette and Accessibility. The group attempted to access both the front entrance of our school and a bathroom stall with simulated physical disabilities. Some members used wheelchairs and walkers while others temporarily loss the use of their hands and vision. The group finished up by discussing how challenging simple tasks could be as well as the importance of person first language.

Congratulations to the following FBLA members for receiving the FBLA Statesman Award at the Fall Leadership Conference: Saranne Ezell, Hanna Hampton, Macy Morris, Cole Myers, Jaylen Prescott, and Reese Thomason. 

Statesman Award Winners: 

Cole Myers, Reese Thomason, Macy Morris, 

Hanna Hampton, Saranne Ezell, and Jaylen Prescott

DQ Blizzards will be back on  November 30  after school in Room 227. $2 each

Next Meeting - November 29 @ 3:15 in Room 227. Plan to attend & bring a friend.

See an FBLA member to get your Heritage candle(s) or Boston Butt, or you can email  rosalyn.sparks@mcschools.org  to place your order for candles, or  amy.myers@mcschools.org to order your Boston Butt. Heritage Candles are handmade in the USA and burn for approximately 75 hours, keeping their scent to the very bottom. Boston Butt certificates are good for one year, and they can be redeemed at Welch's Meats beginning  December 1, 2017 . Deadline to order is November 29 .

FCA will meet on Fridays 

in the Gym at 7:20 a.m. 

All students & faculty are invited!

Congratulations to Dylan Floyd for qualifying for the State Electrical Wiring Contest. Dylan represented our Chapter at the Area contest recently, and placed 2nd.  Dylan was awarded a $300 scholarship and will compete in the State Contest in January.

Dylan Floyd 2nd Place in Electrical Wiring

Senior Landjudging Team:

Tyler Faulk, Matt Fields, Ashton Hooks, and Cody Sickman

Junior Landjudging Team:

Deyana Stokes, Anna Grace Simmons, and Tyannah Ogletree

Also, congratulations to our Senior Landjudging Team for winning the State Championship in Landjudging in Tifton recently. Team members Tyler Faulk, Matt Fields, Ashton Hooks, and Cody Sickman will represent Georgia in the National Contest in May in Oklahoma. Our Junior Landjudging Team placed 3rd in the State in the Junior Division. Team members were Tyannah Ogletree, Anna Grace Simmons, and Deanna Stokes.  Deyana Stokes and Anna Grace Simmons tied for third place individually.

Interact students volunteered at the Forsyth/Monroe County Rotary Thanksgiving lunch for the OAC at the Monroe County Conference Center. The lunch was catered by Miss Hattie's and entertainment was provided by the Wesleyannes. 

Jada Freeman, Karion Childs, Khadajah Bradley, Leia Williams, 

Naomi Sanders, Trinity Johnson and Ms. Sanders, Advisor

TSA (Technology Student Association) is selling Country Meats for only $1. They have EVERY flavor in stock! Swing by the Tech Lab, room 220, to get yours! Follow the American flag!

Send items in to the Tech Lab, room 220 at MP Main Campus, or call  (478) 994-2812, ext. 5039  if you have any questions or need more details. Thank you for supporting Technology Student Association and keeping out earth green! Contact Christina Barfield (christina.barfield@mcschools.org)

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for 2017-2018

Basketball Schedules

 

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in trying out for Girls Soccer. The meeting will be Thursday, November 30th in the MP Cafeteria on the Main Campus, from  3:30-4:00. 

Email Coach Hall if you have questions: dallas.hall@mcschools.org .

Students interested in trying out for the

Tennis Team should plan to meet with

Coach Grossman & Coach Bernard on Wednesday, December 6th , immediately after school in the Gym Lobby of the Main Campus. Information about physicals & tryouts will be given at that time.

Wrestling Schedules

Both Campuses - Open Daily until 3:45.

Freshman Campus Media Center - Open Tuesdays until 4:00

Main Campus Media Center - Open Thursdays until 4:30

Students who wish to take advantage of the extended time 

must  arrive  to the Media Center after the dismissal bell rings.