90 Years of Bulldog Traditions
The Bulldog Beat
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Holloway Wins Southern Rivers Grant
Congratulations to Mrs. Holloway! She has received a $1000 grant from Southern Rivers for her students. The g rant funds will be used for community based trips where students will budget, make lists, make choices from menus, practice communication skills, and make purchases in the community!
One Act Play Performs at the Georgia Theatre Conference
Our One Act Play,  Dancing at Lughnasa , recently performed for the first time 
at the Georgia Theatre Conference and received the Best Ensemble award with Abby Hodges being named to the All Star Cast! They will compete at the GHSA Region Competition on Wednesday in Perry, and will have three public performances: October 27th @3:00 p.m.,  October 28th  & 29th @7:00 p.m. 
at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. 
Don't miss this award winning show!!
BioClub Hosts Cancer Biology PhD Candidate
On October 16th, BioClub hosted its first guest speaker: MPHS alumnus 
and current PhD candidate Mr. Brent Jones. Mr. Jones spoke to BioClub 
members about his journey earning a PhD in Cancer Biology at 
The University of Alabama Birmingham as well as careers for 
those interested in research and the Biomedical Sciences. 
Anatomy Students Study the Nervous System 

Mrs. Dews' Anatomy students recently studied 
the Nervous system. 
They studied neurons and how they communicate, the brain parts and functions, 
and about sensory organs (focusing on the eye). 
In addition they completed projects on drugs/diseases affecting the nervous system 
and some students  created models (some edible!) 
of the brain. 
Warning: contains dissecting images.

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The yearbooks are on sale now for $65.   


The price will continue to increase as the publication date gets closer. so don't delay!!!

Counselors' News
Nurse's Corner
Dangers of Vaping
The Georgia Department of Public Health Releases 
New Information about Vaping


Fine Arts
One Act Play 

Clubs & Organizations
Best Buddies News

Attention Best Buddies Members
Join us on Thursday, October 31st 
in the Media Center 3:05-4:00 
for games, snacks, and friendship!
FBLA News

FBLA will be selling
DQ Blizzards  for $2 
Thursday afternoons
 in Mrs. Little's room 227 
immediately after school.

FFA News
The annual Southern Heritage Ham & Turkey Fundraiser is in progress.  Please see any FFA member to place your order. The deadline to place your order is  October 28th . and the estimated delivery is the week of November 11th.
Tri-M News
Sports
Cross Country News
The 2AAAA Cross Country Region Championships will be held on Thursday, October 24th at the Georgia Industrial Children's Home in Macon.  
  
Race Schedule
4:30 pm Varsity Boys
5:00 pm Varsity Girls 
5:45 pm JV Combined

Softball News

SOFTBALL BANQUET
Remember to purchase your tickets for the banquet ASAP!!!

  
Softball Banquet
Tuesday, November 5th
6:00 p.m.
Tift College in the Rutland building 
Tickets are $10.00/person 
for family & friends. 
The players are free.  
You can purchase your ticket from Coach Grossman. Please 
email your questions about tickets 
to Coach Grossman at  Hannah.Grossman@MCschools.org

Volleyball News
Congratulations to our Volleyball Team for a great season!!
2019 Fall Sports Schedules


Media Center News
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