Mary Persons High School
The Bulldog Beat
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Exam Schedule
Track & Field Athletes Place at State

The track and field team finished their season at the State Championships this past weekend at Berry College in Rome, GA.   The Lady dogs finished 8th overall.  

Olympia High is the 4A State Champion in the 300 Meter Hurdle. Olympia also placed 5th in the triple jump and 4th in the 100 meter hurdles.

Carson Dingler is the 4A State Champion in Pole Vault.    

Morgan Haney placed 10th in the 800 meter run and 12th in the 1600 meter.  

Jomari Jackson had a strong finish and placed 3rd in the 200 meter run.   

Lawson Weldon placed 10th in the 800 meter run and 13th in the 1600 meter run. 

TJ Williams placed 16th in the 3200 meter run.  

Congratulations Senior Dogs!!!  

Report Card Distribution
Students who would like a paper copy of their 2016-17 report card mailed to their home address, should bring in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the front office by May 26, 2017.  Report cards will be mailed on June 1st to students who bring an envelope.

For those not mailed home, report cards may be picked up in the MPHS main office on Monday, June 5 - Thursday, June 8 from 9:00-11:30 and 1:00-4: 00.
Obtaining Your License Over Summer?
Any student who wishes to obtain their driver's 
license during the summer months MUST request 
an enrollment letter and an ADAP certificate.

9th Grade Students - see Mrs. Fennell
Upperclassmen - see Mrs. Miller
Order Your Graduation Gifts TODAY!!
To place an order, just send a direct message to @creationsbychamps 
on instagram or to our Facebook page, or you may email 
Attention Parents of Seniors
FREE Summer eBook Reading in OverDrive

Access OverDrive at
Access Credentials
Username = s.first.last
Password = Your Lunch #

Need Assistance?
Contact Mrs. English at
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Baccalaureate
Thursday, May 25th @7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Forsyth

Graduation
Friday, May 26th @8:00 p.m.
Dan Pitts Stadium
Counselors News
Need Extra Help with a Class?
Visit the MP Counselors' Web Page!!!
*Do you need a transcript?
*Do you need an Attendance & ADAP Form?
You can find all of this and more on the Counselor's Web Page.

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.  




Attention Seniors
Seniors that have participated in MOWR (including core college classes and 3rd year healthcare classes) during any year of high school will need to make sure that their college transcript, in addition to their high school transcript, is sent to the college that they will be attending. College admissions and registration will be placed on hold until the college receives both transcripts.  Links to request college transcripts are listed below.
Fine Arts News
Musical Theater Class News

Try-outs for possible placement in next year's Musical Theater class will be held on Wednesday, May  17  beginning at  3:10 p.m.  in the Chorus Room. Please prepare to sing a 1 minute excerpt from a song of your choice that highlights your vocal and acting strengths. You must provide an accompaniment sound file or CD.

A sign-up sheet is placed outside of Mr. Hernandez and Ms. Spires' doors. Audition to join the fun adventure of acting, singing and dancing!! 
Clubs & Organizations News
Best Buddies News

On Wednesday, May 10 Best Buddies members gathered for their final social of the school year to honor the class of 2017. Members enjoyed hanging out together, eat cake, and playing some games. Outgoing Chapter President Anna Helen McKelvey presented gifts to each graduating Buddy. The Class of 2017 will be missed. Best Buddies thanks you for the impact you've made in our community for social inclusion and wishes you all the best!!

FCA News

FCA Leadership Camps 

(life changing camps for 
students and coaches)

Located at St. Simon's Island, GA

Interested? See Ms. Sanders, Mr. Smith or Ms. April (FCA rep)

Leadership Camp - Week 1
Sports News
Cross Country News

Car Wash
May 20th  
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
@Dairy Queen
Come out and support your Bulldogs!
Interested in Joining the Bulldog Cross Country Team?
Please contact Coach LLonisha McElhaney ( llonisha.mcelhaney@mcschools.org) 
if you have any questions.
Football News

Spring Game vs. Washington Co.   
May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Dan Pitts Stadium


Football Fundraiser

The Mary Persons Football team 
is selling Discount Cards.  

The cards are $20 and have 
over $300 in savings as well 
as a mobile app.  

Please see a coach or player to purchase your cards.  

Checks can be made payable to Mary Persons Football.  

The fundraiser ends May 19.
Softball News
Track News

The Boys Track Banquet will be held THIS Thursday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Campus Cafeteria.  Also, all uniforms should be turned 
in by Wednesday, May 17th.
Volleyball News

Girls interested in trying out for Volleyball need to pick up a physical form from Coach Sanders in Room 226.


Volleyball Tryouts
May 22, 23, 24
MPHS gym
4:00 - 6:00
Wrestling News

Interest Meeting
Thursday, May 18th
Immediately After School
9th Grade Gym

Questions? Contact Coach Hamlin ( barron.hamlin@mcschools.org)
Media Center Message
Media Center Offers Extended Hours

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.
*See Mrs. English for passwords to the  resources that require a password.
Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS

Ingles cards must be 
re-linked each year. 
Our school code is 10509.
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