Gold Rush

(community pep rally) 

Thursday, August 28

@ 7:00 p.m. 

Dan Pitts Stadium.

Credit Recovery Sign-up Has Begun  

Our fall session will start September 8!  Students who need to regain credits from previously failed courses can choose from three time slots; morning, afternoon, and Saturday school.  Each ½ credit course will cost $50.  The last day to sign up is September 5th!!  You can download the application here or pick one up from our Graduation Coach, Mrs. McLuen.

Parent Volunteers & Mandated Reporter Training

Any parents who are planning to serve as chaperones on  

field trips, booster club volunteers, etc. will need to go  

through our Mandated Reporter Training.   

Click here for the training requirements.

MPAC News- MP Parent Organization

The next MPAC meeting will be held on September 8th at 3:15 at the main campus.  We are looking forward to an awesome school year!  As parents we welcome the opportunity to be collectively engaged in the academic and social success of our children.  Joining MPAC can only enhance the great educational experience that MP already offers its students.  If you would like more information about MPAC, please contact us by email at mphsparentorganization@gmail.com.   

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 have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brandi May at brandi.may@monroe.k12.ga.us. 

• Georgia Tech and UGA invite you to attend your local student/parent information session TONIGHT, August 27 at 6:30 in Macon at Stratford Academy. This is a great opportunity to learn more about their admission processes and requirements, financial aid/scholarships, and more about life on campus.  For more information, go to http://admission.gatech.edu/gtuga. 

• Military Academy Day will be held on Saturday, September 13 at 9:00am at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA for interested high school students.  Representatives from U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy,  U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Please visit  http://austinscott.house.gov/help-center to register by August 29, 2014.

• Gordon State College  will be conducting at lunchroom visit on Tuesday, September 2.  If your child is considering attending Gordon, this is a great opportunity to talk with an admissions recruiter.

• See above for Credit Recovery Information.  Click here to access a registration form. 
• Click Here for More Senior News 
• Click Here for More Junior New 

Do you need to take the SAT or ACT?

 Click Here for SAT/ACT Testing Dates & Deadlines.

Tech Tips

1. Quizlet at www.quizlet.com  is an amazing resource full of pre-made flash cards for the SAT and ACT.  They also have flash cards for every subject and topic imaginable.  This is a great, free resource for your student that can be added to their smart phone or tablet.
2. Check out www.cappex.com.  It is a great, free resource full of post-secondary planning information.  A Junior Year Planning Worksheet is attached for your review.

The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Veterans last week to play a JV and Varsity game.  

The JV won 16-6 behind the pitching of Lori Smith.

Leading hitters were:

Madison Ayers 3-3

Tiella Banks 3-3

Kennedy Finch 2-2

Payton Poland 2-3

Autumn Justice 2-3

In the varsity game, the Bulldogs were led by Megan Bell who pitched a 2 hitter, striking out 5.

Leading hitters were:

Megan Bell 3-3

Kassidy Sikes 1-2

Halie Seitz 1-3

Reyna Grier 1-3

The Bulldogs go to 4-1 after playing two games at Gordon College last Saturday. Lost to ELCA 11-0 and won to Cook County 5-1.