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180 Degree Award WinnersChelsey Cheshire
Quin Chesney
Shanika High
These students have turned their academic and behavior around - a full 180 degrees during Fall Semester. Congratulations!!
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 Reminder - PBIS Movie Days Next Week: Tuesday, February 4th - Freshmen Wednesday, February 5th - Sophomores Thursday, February 6th - Juniors Friday, February 7th - Seniors Snacks will be sold during our movie days. Students should bring money if they wish to purchase snacks. |
 This is the LAST WEEK to purchase Prom tickets before the price increases. Stop by Mrs. Carter's room to purchase tickets. |
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Have you purchased your yearbook (Empescope) yet??
The $60 offer has been extended until February 3rd.
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*Join the MPHS Counseling Remind 101! Text @mphsco to 478-207-7031 to receive important announcements and reminders from your counselor.
*Seniors: It is time to complete your FAFSA! Go to www.fafsa.gov to start your application. MPHS Counseling Department is hosting College Goal Day on Thursday, February 20. This event is held once a year to assist students and their families with completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
*Seniors: Click here to access the GSFAPPS instructions. GSFAPPS is separate from FAFSA! GSFAPPS is the application for state financial aid such as HOPE Scholarship and FAFSA is the application for federal financial aid such as the Pell Grant, Work Study, and subsidized/unsubsidized loans. Students will need to complete both! GSFAPPS is the application that students MUST complete in order to receive the HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, and any other form of financial aid administered by GSFC (Georgia Student Finance Commission).
*Seniors: Remember to check the Senior Scholarship page. Scholarships are added as they arrive.
*There is still time to pay for your AP exams. The cost is $90. Please see Mrs. Burston if you have questions.
*Washington Youth Tour: Rising Sophomores and Juniors could win an all-expense paid trip to the nation's capital. An entry form, two references and a 500 word essay on what an electric cooperative is and what benefit electric cooperatives provide to their communities. Applicants must be 16 by June 12 to apply and commit to making the trip June 12 - 19. This is an amazing opportunity for your student.
*All members of the Class of 2015 should have received their Individual Graduation Planning appointment letters from the counseling department last week during MP Period. Please contact your counselor if you need to reschedule your appointment.
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 Congratulations to the following 3 students, Rebecca Clements, Lindsey Kinsella and Josh Swiney, who passed the second round audition for All-State Chorus and will be part of the 2014 event in February. |
Congra tulations to the following 15 students, who based on All-State scores, work ethic and teacher recommendation, have been selected to represent Mary Persons High School at GMEA District 11 Honor Choir in January:
Tenayah Brown
Rebecca Clements
Stephanie Colwell
Kyle Culley
Dakota Ellison
Lindsey Kinsella
Sharon Kinsella
Kayla Kuhr
Josh Swiney
Clay Teem
Joshua Ware
Ben West
Frank Wilder
Alex Williams
Kaitlyn Yaussy
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2014 Literary Team
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to represent Mary Persons High School on the 2014 Literary Team.
Girl's Solo: Sharon Kinsella and alternate Kaitlyn Yaussy
Boy's Solo: Kyle Culley and alternate Sam Hamrick
Candidates for Girl's Trio:
Breanna Ault, Rebecca Clements, Katie Gorman, Sharon Kinsella, Caitlin Mooney and Kaitlyn Yaussy
Candidates for Boy's Quartet:
Tyler Bertram, Kyle Culley, Sam Hamrick, Clay Moore,
Josh Swiney, Clay Teem, Ben West and Frank Wilder
Girl's Essay: Jessica Vedas and alternate Kelsea Carneal
Boy's Essay:
Ripken Gorman and alternate Keegan George
Girl's Extemporaneous Speaking:
Erin Owens and alternate Kirsten Wilder
Boy's Extemporaneous Speaking:
Will Newton and alternate Andrew Brandon
Girl's Dramatic Interpretation: Sarah Wood and alternate Kayla Kuhr
Boy's Dramatic Interpretation: Jamie Helms and alternate Ben West
Region Literary Competition is Thursday, March 6th in Perry and we look forward to news of great success!
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MP Talent Show
presented by the MP Drama Department
January 30, 2014
7:00 p.m.
BOE Auditorium
Admission $5
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HOSA NEWS:
The following students will be traveling to Athens and representing
MP in the HOSA State Competition in these areas:
Tyler Phagan- CPR/First Aid
Audrie Etheridge- CPR/First Aid
Cameron Hicks- CPR/First Aid
Alexis Baldwin- CPR/First Aid
Alexis Passmore- Sports Medicine
Clarie Douthit- Medical Assitant
Tiffany Caslin- Health Education
Spencer Moore- Health Education
Cierra Fitzgerald- Medical Photography
Brianna Hutchinson- Medical Photography
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 HOSA Fundraiser:
HOSA is selling MP t-shirts. Short sleeved shirts are $12 & long sleeved shirts are $15. See a HOSA member to place your order, or email ashton.duncan@monroe.k12.ga.us. Order deadline is February 10th.
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 Beta Club Induction Ceremony
Thursday, February 6, 2014
6:30 p.m.
BOE Auditorium
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The MP Lady Dogs defeated Rutland Friday night 48 to 44. KeKe Calloway had 22 points and Tyesha Davis added 13. The lady dogs also defeated Houston County Saturday by a score of 63 to 38. Tyesha Davis lead all scorers with 22 and KeKe Clloway added 19. The Lady Dogs record is now 17 and 2.
The MP Boys Basketball lost Friday night to Rutland 106-58 in a region game. Saturday the boys bounced back with a 76-72 victory over Houston County. Tra Taylor led the scoring with 29 points while Demarcus Davis had 22 points. The Bulldogs record is now 10-9 for the season.
The JV Boys defeated Rutland Friday and lost another close game at Houston County. Their record is now 4-8 for the season.
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Spring Sports Schedules Available.
Click on the sport below to access the
2014 Varsity Schedule.
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GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online) is an excellent resource for student research, with over 100 databases available 24/7. Students may access it from home with the latest password. Students are encouraged to stop by the media center to get the current password. Click here to access GALILEO.
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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 478-994-2031 Student 504 Lisa Allred 433 Highway 41 South, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Any employee, student, applicant for employment, parent or other person who believes he or she has been discriminated against or harassed in violation of the above areas must make a complaint in accordance with the procedures outlined in Board Policy GAAA. Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved.
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This is a publication of Mary Persons High School 330 Montpelier Avenue Forsyth, Georgia 31029. 478-994-2812.
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