Jim Finch, Principal

A Message from the Principal 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Mary Persons High School. The goal for Mary Persons High School is simple: graduate students on time with the skills they need to be successful. Graduates of Mary Persons will be known as high achievers and positive contributing members of society. Our dedicated faculty works hard to demonstrate exceptional teaching reflective of the best practices found in education. We also strive to provide extra help opportunities for students who are struggling as well as for students who wish to be challenged at higher levels. We believe the teacher-student relationship is a critical piece to student achievement. All teachers are expected to know their students' strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.

You have entrusted Mary Persons High School with your child's education and future. We are dedicated to providing them with the best possible learning experience in a safe and comfortable environment. Today, teachers are working harder than ever to ensure that students learn. But teachers cannot do their jobs effectively without the support of parents. I would like to encourage parents to get involved at Mary Persons. It is a myth that older students don't need their parents as much as younger students. All students need parental support and so do all schools.

Our teachers and counseling department are working diligently this year to increase communication and outreach with parents. Developing open communication and positive relationships between teachers, administrators, students, and parents is a priority at Mary Persons. I ask that you give us 48 hours to respond.

For information on what is happening at MPHS or how to get involved, check the parent section of our website or "like" us on Facebook or "follow" on Twitter (@MaryPersonsHigh).  You may also sign up to receive my Remind messages via text, text @maryp to (678) 971-3889. You may opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe @maryp'.  

Class of 2015 - Senior Pictures 

Senior Picture Retakes will be Saturday, September 13.  The photographer will be set up in the Common Area at MPHS.   Students should receive an appointment card in the mail.  If you any questions, please contact Mrs. Brandi May at brandi.may@monroe.k12.ga.us. 

Six student leaders from the MPHS chapter of Best Buddies attended the organization's 25th annual leadership conference on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana July 25-28th. At the conference, Mary Clay Hamrick, Halie Seitz, Reyna Grier, Hannah Swearingen, Tula Waldrep, and Tia Chastain networked with other student leaders from across the country and across the world to learn how to impact the movement for the social inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our local community. The student leaders attended informational workshops and seminars, watched a basketball game between Best Buddies founder Anthony Kennedy Shriver and basketball super-star Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, met Glee cast member Lauren Potter, and saw an early screening of the film "Produce" starring a man with Down Syndrome as well as many other exciting opportunities!

The members of the MPHS chapter of Best Buddies are thankful for the community support that made it possible to send six student leaders to the leadership conference. 

 Back by popular demand!  The Cheerleaders are selling bed sheets as a fundraiser.  The cost for a set is $35 for any size.  The colors are: gold, white, light crème, sage, eggplant, chocolate, dark crème, aqua, gray, burgundy, and navy.  These sheets were a HUGE hit last year.  Don't miss out! Please see a cheerleader to place your order. The deadline to order is Friday, August 15.