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Congratulations Justin Wachtel!!
Back to Back Cross Country State Champion
Justin is pictured here with Monroe County Schools
Superintendent - Dr. Mike Hickman, MP Assistant Principal & Athletic Director - Mr. Robert Lindsey, and MP Principal - Dr. Jim Finch.
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Attention Class of 2021
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Order your ultimate Symbols of Success! Jostens will be here to take Announcement, Cap & Gown, & Class Ring orders Tuesday, November 17th in the Commons Area during lunch for in-person students and 3:15 to 5:00 PM for virtual students. Please bring a $100 down payment and a completed order form to place your order.
If you have already placed an order, you may make a payment on the 17th as well.
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Access Students Participate in Mock Election
On Election Day students from the Access department participated
in a mock election. Some student served as poll workers and every student
cast their ballot and received an I Voted badge for their participation.
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Healthcare Students Learn about the Cardiac Circuit
Ms. Carter's Essentials of Healthcare students recently learned about the cardiac circuit and how blood flows through the heart. Each pair of students had to draw an anatomically correct heart and show the correct pathway of blood as it travels through the heart to the lungs, back to the heart and out to the body. Being able to "walk through" their hearts allowed them to learn through demonstration. The students enjoyed getting outside and using their creative brains.
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Ecology Students Build Eco-Columns
Ms. Hochuli's Ecology class is building eco-columns!
Eco-columns are self-sustaining ecosystems on a small scale,
contained inside of two soda bottles. Students had to research what material
and supplies they needed in order for their eco-columns to be able to mimic
the biogeochemical cycles that occur in nature. Ultimately, the goal is to
have fish or worms be able to survive without the students having
to add in food or any other materials.
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Congratulations Amy Myers
October Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Myers has been married to her husband, Roy, for 27 years. They have 2 children. Their son, Cole, is a 2018 MP graduate, and is currently attending UGA and is majoring in Pre-Med Environmental Health with a minor in Business Administration. Their daughter, Chloe, is currently a sophomore at MP, and enjoys competing with Academic Team, FBLA, Robotics, and Beta Club. This is Mrs. Myers' 4th year at MP and she teaches Financial Literacy, Business & Technology, and Business Communications. She enjoys building relationships with students that involve helping them make positive life and career choices. In her spare time she enjoys customizing shirts and other things with embroidery and vinyl such as initials, logos, and fun sayings. When asked if she could go back in time what year would she travel to and why, she replied with "I am not sure I would go back in time. I love my life right now and know that everything I have experienced, the ups and the downs, has made me who I am today." If she didn't have to sleep, she said "I love to read and always wish I had time for that." When people come to her for help, they come for advice about life events and financial questions. "I have over 25 years experience in banking and mortgage financing." When asked who has influenced her life the most, she said "I am really not sure who influenced me but I love learning and am very curious. I am a lifelong learner and am actually in college now, seeking my Specialist degree in Workforce Education from UGA." What keeps her up at night? "Praying that my own children and students are safe." One of her favorite things to do is cheer on the UGA Dawgs! "I have been a fan all of my life."
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Congratulations Art Jenkins
October Support Staff of the Month
Mr. Jenkins and his wife, Evelyn, have been married for 54 years. They have 3 daughters: Leigh Anne, Jaye, and Alissa. Mr. Jenkins is paraprofessional with the Access department. This is his 8th year at Mary Persons. What does he like most about his job? - "Working with kids and the friendly staff at MPHS." His hobbies include playing golf, and collecting odds and ends. If he could go back in time, he would like to go back to the 1950s, "growing up in a small town in Alabama." When people come to him for help they usually want to know "how to make things work, or fix things." When asked what and/or who has influenced his life the most, and helped to make him who him who he is? He said "Athletics and Fred Caswell, a recreation director." He enjoys coaching, and he once had the honor of shaking hands with Arnold Palmer at The Masters.
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Students Are Responsible
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Students are responsible for the proper care and safe handling of their assigned Chromebook. To best protect the Chromebooks and ensure that they last as long as possible for you to continue using, here are some best practices for students. Click the image below for important information caring for your Chromebook.
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Support MP Girls Basketball
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On Hand Sizes, Colors, & Prices:
Colors: White, Gold, Black, & Gray
Sizes: Adult S-3X
Price: $15
Sand Camo/Fatigue Camo/Tie Dye
Adult S-L - $15
Adult XL - $16
Adult 2X - $17
Adult 3X - $18
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Please Note: Reorder will be
placed on November 16th for:
Youth S-L in all 7 colors- $15
Adult S-4X in White, Gold, Black, & Gray- $15
Sand Camo/Fatigue Camo Tie Dye
Adult S- L- $15 Adult XL- $16 Adult 2X- $17 Adult 3X & 4X- $18 |
To order please see Coach Mac, or you can email
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Show Your MP School Spirit
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MP Masks & Gaiters are available
for purchase in the Front Office.
Costs: 1 for $10 or 2 for $15.
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Spirit Shirts are available for purchase in the Front Office
on both campuses.
Adult small- X-large are $15
& XXL & XXXL are $17!
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Have questions or need assistance?
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NOW - 12/18/20 - Price of the Yearbook is $65.00.
SENIOR Recognition Ads:
Senior Recognition Ads for the yearbook final deadline is 11/30/2020
Full $275.00
1/2 $175.00
1/4 $125.00
1/8 $75.00
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This Week's Episode of MPTV
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This week's episode was completed by our 2nd block 1st year students & includes sports, a wrestling preview, online schooling signup announcement, FAFSA information, a motivational quote, and Beta Club signup news.
Runtime is 8:08.
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Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS
Ingles cards must be re-linked each year. Our school code is 10509. |
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Each year the senior with the highest SAT score is named the STAR Student for their school. The PAGE STAR Program is extending the testing window this year to allow students more time due to the closure of SAT site testing centers. The last acceptable test date for STAR 2021 is March 13, 2021. To learn more about the qualification for the STAR Student click here. |
November is Apply to College Month
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The Counseling Department
will be available to help students
with college applications during one of their electives for November's
Apply to College Month. Due to
Covid19 Guidelines we will meet with only 10 seniors per block on the following dates in the media center: November 4th, November 11th, &November 18th.
Seniors will have to register by completing this Google Form below.
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The counseling department has created a master scholarship list with opportunities for local, state and national scholarships. Many of you have applied or have started the college application process, so this is a perfect time to search for financial support. Please note that the local scholarships are usually made available after January. This spreadsheet is updated regularly once dates are published and made available.
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Cross Country News
The The Bulldogs Cross Country teams competed in the GHSA 3A State Championships on Friday, November 3, 2020. The Bulldogs had an outstanding finish. Girl's team placed 6th in the State out of 28 schools that qualified.
This is the best finish of any Cross Country team with preceding best
finish 9th place in 2018. The girls' team in the order that they finished
were Maradeth Leverett, Madelyn Causey, Alanna Wood, Ava McKallip,
Caroline Hampton, Sarah Boyer, and Jessica Goodwin.
The boys' team placed 13th overall. There were 32 teams that qualified for this race. Justin Wachtel is the 2020 3A Cross Country Champion. He closes out his high school career with back to back State Champion titles. The boys' team in the order that they finished were Connor Battles, Weston Dunwody, Clayton Drury, Cole Battles, Holden Haworth, and Jacob Phillips.
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Softball News
Shipman to Play for Gordon State College
Congratulations to Katleyn Shipman. She has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Gordon State College. She is pictured here with her parents, Holli and Ronnie Shipman, and her brother, Tripp. Also pictured are Coach Jan Collins, Head Coach Hannah Grossman, and Coach Taylor Campbell.
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Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX Dr. Mike Hickman 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Jackson Daniel 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029 Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved.
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