The Bulldog Beat
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
November 23-27, 2020
2019-2020 MPHS Annual Report & Highlights

Congratulations Ava McKallip!!!

Ava was selected as 
a recipient of a National
Rural and Small Town
Recognition Program
sponsored by College Board.
Ava earned this recognition
because of her remarkable academic achievements
and outstanding performance
on the PSAT/NMSQT. 
Ava scored in the Top 2.5%
as similar test takers who identified as attending school in a rural area. Congratulations Ava on this prestigious award!
December Testing Calendar


Georgia Milestones End-of-Course Testing Schedule
Note: Parts of certain tests will be administered on multiple days. Students will need to participate in testing on both days. 

Testing Procedures for Online Learners
  • On the day of testing, online learners should report to the offices on both campuses at 11:30. All ninth grade students should report to the freshman campus. All upperclassmen should report to the main campus. Students will have their temperatures taken upon arrival. Masks are strongly recommended. 
  • Online teachers and facilitators will provide testing locations to students through email. Staff will also be available to assist students as they arrive.
  • Students will be dismissed from the testing session at 3 pm. Students must make arrangements for their ride to pick them up at 3 pm. Online students will not be allowed to ride the bus. 
Spanish 3 Students Learn about Special Life Events

Mrs. Calhoun's Spanish 3 class has been learning about
special events in life (birthday, baptism, weddings, funerals, etc)
and the class project was to throw a wedding, in Spanish of course.
If you wish to donate, please call the Monroe County Board of Education
at 478-994-2031, or email monroe.messages@mcschools.org.
Donations can be made to Monroe County Schools with a note
that this is for the Monroe County Literacy Council, to help support literacy.
Show Your MP School Spirit
MP Masks & Gaiters are available
for purchase  in the Front Office.
Costs: 1 for $10 or 2 for $15.
Spirit Shirts are available for purchase in the Front Office
on both campuses.
Adult small- X-large are $15 
& XXL & XXXL are $17!
New Titles Recently Added
 OverDrive/Sora - Our eBook Library!  
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Have questions or need assistance?
Contact Mrs. English at lauri.english@mcschools.org.
Yearbook
News

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
Complete the ad online at jostensyearbooks.com.
Make sure to click on the image above
to access the radio archives.
This Week's Episode of MPTV
Here is your weekly installment of MPTV. This show was completed by 1st year 
students in 4th block and includes sports, a teacher interview, weather, motivation, student interviews, and a yearbook feature. 
Run time is 9:47...enjoy.
Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS

Ingles cards must be 
re-linked each year. 
Our school code is 10509.
Counselors News
November is Apply to College Month
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. 

These students took part in our second Apply to College day event. 
We have one more day this month, Wednesday, November 18th. Sign Up Now.
Attention 
Seniors
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.
Fine Arts News
Art News
Mrs. Trevitt's Art I students completed studies of Realistic, Abstract,
and Nonobjective Art to create Three Style Study designs.  
To see more artwork, visit the Padlets at the following links: 
Band News

Band Students Create Tribute to Our Veterans
One of Mr. Benson's band classes
sight read and quickly put
together a musical tribute
to our Veterans.
Thanks to all of those 
who service and have served
our country!
Click on the image on the right
to hear the tribute.
Sports News
Basketball News

Ticket sales for Monroe County Schools Basketball 

Tickets will be sold at the door for all Monroe County Schools basketball games. COVID-19 has impacted our seating capacity this year. We have a seating capacity of 390 at the High School's gym and 160 at Banks Stephens Middle School. Fans can only purchase tickets at the door.  There will be NO PASSES out. If a fan leaves and tickets are available, they can purchase another ticket to re-enter. If tickets are not available, they will have to wait to re-enter the contest. 
  • MPHS strongly recommends that all fans wear masks. 
  • MPHS encourages you to sit and social distance yourself from other fans unless they are of your immediate family. 
  • MPHS encourages you to stay at home if you do not feel well. 
  • MPHS encourages you to wash your hands.
  • If you are quarantined please stay at home.

Concession stand will be open with limited items to purchase.
We will accept GHSA passes.

This is a very trying time in our athletic community.  Thank you in advance for your consideration of our COVID-19 policy

Sincerely 
MPHS Athletics
Cross Country News

Wachtel Signs National Letter of Intent
Congratulations to Justin Wachtel!! He has signed a National Letter of Intent to run Track and Cross Country at the University of Virginia. He is pictured here with his parents, Rebecca and Rhett Wachtel. Also pictured are his coaches, Kip Burdette, Llonisha McElhaney, and Jonathon Nolton.
Tennis News

Students interested in playing tennis this spring need to plan on attending a brief informational meeting on Thursday, December 3, immediately after school in the gym lobby. If you have any questions, please e-mail Coach Grossman (hannah.grossman@mcschools.org) or Coach Bernard (trey.bernard@mcschools.org). You can also stop by room 109 on the main campus. Students must have an up to date physical by the beginning of tryouts in January to participate.
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