Monroe Messages
Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
Make that 601 & Counting...
Make that 601 and counting... Backyard Brawl 2018 is done and in the history books. The  @MaryPersonsHigh Bulldogs defeat the Jackson Red Devils 48-17.  MP moves to 2-0 on the season! Great crowd, great weather, and another MP win!  
 
At Gold Rush Thursday evening, the four head coaches of Mary Persons High School's Football Program joined the community to celebrate 600 wins.  Coach Brian Nelson, Coach Steve Chafin, Coach Dan Pitts,  and Coach Rodney Walker are pictured with Touchdown Club President Stan Hickman.  Follow @MPHSFootball on Twitter.


Download the GoFan app to digitize your home game ticket purchasing experience! @MaryPersonsHigh will be utilizing @GoFanHS e-tickets as an additional ticket buying option in 2018.
Be like Mike!  Pictured below is Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman sporting MP socks! Pair up with MP's Access Program! MP socks - $10. One size fits most! Contact Elizabeth Holloway at MP to get your pair. Contact [email protected] or call 478-994-2812 x. 5274. 

@MonroeCoBands Bulldog Brigade entertain at halftime with a Wizard of Oz-inspired show.  Thank you to band members, staff, and parents for this great show!
HES Students Donate Books and Bears
Mrs. Burgess's Birds of Hubbard Elementary recently experienced the goodness of giving this week when they donated books and bears to children in need.  Ms. Gwen Byrd, Family Services Coordinator continues this program to provide books and stuffed animals to children.  If you or your organization would like to donate, please contact [email protected].
We're Looking for Pictures of Central Office, 25 Brooklyn Avenue: Can You Help?
As we remodel Central Office located at 25 Brooklyn Avenue, we are seeking historical pictures that show the cupola of the building complete with its original top.   If you have pictures to share, please contact the Monroe County Board of Education at 478-994-2031.  You can email Jackson Daniel at [email protected].
Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: Be Up-to-Date for Georgia's Required Vaccines 
School-age children - from preschoolers to college students - need vaccines. Getting your child all their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things you can do as a parent to ensure your children's long-term health-as well as the health of friends, classmates, and others in your community.
The Georgia Immunization Program has  online resources and tools to help you make sure your kids are up to date on recommended vaccines and protected from serious diseases. Use the  childhood vaccine quiz to see what vaccines your child needs, at any age. If you find out your child needs any vaccines to protect them against any of the 16 serious diseases, schedule a visit with your doctor to get caught up.
What All Parents Need to Know
To keep children in schools healthy, Georgia requires children to get vaccines against certain diseases before going to school. If you're unsure of Georgia's school requirements, now is the time to check with your child's doctor, your child's school, or your  local health department