Monroe Messages
Newsletter of Monroe County Schools

Friday Night Lights Begin!  In a weather shortened game, @MaryPersonsHigh earned its first victory of 2018 and its 600th victory by defeating the Red Elephants from Gainesville 42-0. Now on to Hate Week! Congrats  to our MP Dogs! Click the picture above or this link:   https://spark.adobe.com/video/FqangnFOA969T to see scenes from Friday night's game.  
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.
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].
Thank you to our friend, Ed Grisamore, for profiling Coach Dan Pitts.  Click the picture above or see the link at  https://www.macon.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/ed-grisamore/article216890535.html to read about Coach Pitts, the man who led for over 300 wins in Mary Persons High history.
Congratulations to the MP girls cross country team as well as Justin Wachtel for the boys team. 1st place at the 1st meet! Starting off the season the MP way.
MPTV Broadcast Team Streams Football Games 
Can't make it to a game?  The MPTV Broadcast Team brings the game to you!  Checkout the MP channel on the NFHS Network at  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mary-persons-high-school-forsyth-ga. 
See the 13WMAZ feature of the @MaryPersonsHigh @MPDawgPound here.  Thank you to our friends at 13WMAZ for the coverage!
Monroe County Fine Arts Center Happenings
The Fine Arts Center hosted two great events last week.  The American Clown College finished a week of training with The Big Top Show.  Pictured above are a few clowns along with TGS Teacher Jenny Stonecipher and her daughter. The Beach Boys Tribute Band, Sail On, entertained on Saturday night.


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