MPAC Meeting

 Parents, we need you!  Join us at the next MPAC meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 3:30 in the MPHS data room.

This will be a great opportunity for you to share ideas with staff members and other parents.  You'll also find out how you can get more involved.  Our goal is to further enhance the MP learning experience for students.  

Georgia Parent Survey

The Georgia Parent Survey is also modeled after the student survey and contains 24 questions.  Parents will be able to complete the survey using their personal computers, smartphones or iPads.  For parents not having access to the Internet, please consider scheduling a date and time to complete the Georgia Parent Survey at school.  Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.  Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.  Please click here to access the survey. The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp. The survey may also be accessed from our school's homepage. 

AP World History Exam Review continues every Thursday during HS101 & after school. 

Mary Persons Celebrates CTAE Week

During the month of February, students, teachers, and administrators across the state join others nationwide in celebrating Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE). Mary Persons High School designated February 9-13 as CTAE Week.  Highlights of the week included daily CTAE trivia, dress-up days and treats for students in Career and Technical Student Organizations.

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education prepares youth for a wide range of careers and educational opportunities. These careers may require varying levels of education-including industry-recognized credentials, postsecondary certificates, and two- and four-year degrees. Career, Technical and Agricultural Education is crucial to providing the strong workforce training needed to fill the good-paying jobs.

Our CTAE courses are taught by faculty who are experts in their fields and have real world experience. Students learn how to keep pace with rapidly changing technological advances, while discovering the work habits and attitudes necessary to succeed in the workplace. Students can also take advantage of our Work-Based Learning Program that enables them to gain valuable on-the-job training and network with potential employers.

The CTAE faculty includes:  Mr. Bill Waldrep-Agriculture ; Mr. Dwain Evans-Transportation; Ms. Susan Little, Ms. Marcy Sanders, and Ms. Rosalyn Sparks-Business; Mr. Bob Meacham-Engineering and Energy; Ms. Ashton Duncan-Healthcare Science; Mr. D.J. Hurm-Construction; Ms. Susan Childs-Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Ms. Sandy Colwell-CTAE Director.

Students receiving DQ gift cards for correctly answering the   Daily Trivia Questions.

The Prom will be held April 18th, 2015 at the Macon City Auditorium.   

Tickets are now on sale. 

February: $60 for an MP Junior or unpaid Senior;  

$30 for a guest

March 2nd - March 20th: $65 for an MP Junior or unpaid Senior;  

$35 for a guest

March 23rd - March 27th: $70 for an MP Junior or unpaid Senior;  

$40 for a guest

 Please see Mrs. Carter for more information and to purchase tickets.

Basketball News

The Varsity Boys Basketball program had a successful 2014-15 season improving to a 12-16 record, finishing 3rd in the Region 2-AAAA tournament, and going to the first round of the State Playoffs. The Bulldogs were led by seniors Trey Weaver, Keri Brown, and Demarcus Davis.  

Varsity Girls Basketball Players Recognized 

Congratulations to KeKe Calloway for being chosen Basketball Player of the Year in Region 2AAAA.  Tyesha Davis was named 1st Team All-Region Player and Asiana Almon was named 2nd team All-Region Player.

Bulldogs knock off West Laurens 4-1; set to host Bulldog Cup this week

The Boys Varsity Soccer team got off to a fine start to region play last week, knocking off West Laurens 4-1. After falling behind early, the Bulldogs (2-1, 1-0 in Region 2-AAAA) settled in and responded with four unanswered goals to come away with an easy victory. Late in the first half, Ryan Shepard tied the game up at 1-1, slotting home a far-post shot off an assist from Dawson Daniel. Later, in the second half, Chacce Barfield gave MP the lead off a feed from James Davis. He then added two more goals after that to help the Bulldogs pull away. Junior goalkeeper Harper James had five saves for MP, which outshot West Laurens 18-7. This week MP host its annual Bulldog Cup tournament. No. 7 Spalding, Northside-WR, Peach County, Mount de Sales and Tattnall are all taking part in this year's event. 

Goal Scorers:  Emily Barnes & Annie Kate Barnes

Cheerleader News

On Wednesday, February 18, the MP Cheerdawgs hosted an end of the year awards banquet. This event was held in the cafeteria on Tift College- DOC campus. All cheerleaders and their families enjoyed a catered dinner and watched a slideshow of photos from the past season. All cheerleaders were recognized for their participation this year.

Junior Varisty Awards - Presented by Coach Stefani Simmons

Top Dog- Sydney Lawrence

Most Spirited- Jasmine Gaines

110% Award- Hannah Blesset 

Leadership- Darmeshia Taylor 

Coach's Award- Sydney Lawrence

Varsity Spirit/Bulldog Squad Awards - Presented by Coach Amber Ridley

Coach's Award- Shannon Davis

Basketball Leadership- Jasmine Chambliss

110% Award- Rachel Pope

Most Spirited- Shala Barron

Highest GPA- Anna Helen McKelvey

Football Leadership- Stephanie Colwell

Top Dog- Megan Green (not pictured)

Varsity Competition Awards - Presented by Head Coach Kyle Ward

Most Improved- Caitlin Corley

Highest GPA- Kayleigh Ryles

110%- Toshiana Strickland

Most Dedicated- Cassandra Shannon

Leadership- Brittney Raymond

Most Dedicated- Ajaila Walker

Top Dog & Coach's Award- Bailey Cawthon

Also, 11 Senior Cheerleaders & 2 Senior mascots were presented with Senior gifts. Bailey Cawthon was the recipient of the Dorothy Z. Bazemore Scholarship. 

Volleyball News

Volleyball night at the Monroe County Recreation Department gym begins March 5th from 2pm-7pm each Thursday! Volleyball night is an opportunity for you to show off your volleyball skills during free play on the court!!  If you are interested in playing volleyball for MPHS for the 2015-2016 season, contact Coach Lisa Ogide at lisa.ogide@mcschools.org for more information!