April 1, 2021 Immediate Press Release   MPHS maintains daily schedule despite power outage Mary Persons High School is maintaining its daily schedule despite a power outage affecting the main campus. The outage was caused by a tree which fell near the teachers' parking lot about 11 a.m. this morning, downing a main power line into the school.  City of Forsyth electric crews are on site to assist with repairs and restoring power. Principal Dr. Jim Finch said teachers and students would continue the school day as closely as possible and maintain a normal schedule.  Students are safe and should remain at school, so Dr. Finch is discouraging early checkouts. (Due to the outage, the checkout process will be delayed.) End of the day release will be at the normal time, but student and parent traffic will be isolated to the Montpelier Avenue exit.  Drivers should be prepared to follow the directions of school staff or Student Resource Officers at release time. # # #   25 Brooklyn Avenue, P.O. Box 1308  | Forsyth, GA 31029 | Phone 478.994.2031  | Fax 478.994.3364 | www.monroe.k12.ga.us 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 2021.  All Rights Reserved.