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Some high school students have upcoming examinations.  Georgia End of Course (EOC) Tests are May 4-8.  Advanced Placement Tests are May 4-15.
Monroe Messages
A Newsletter of Monroe County Schools
Mary Persons High School Graduation Parking
The Class of 2015 gathered this week for their class portrait.

Due to construction on the Monroe County Board of Education campus, changes will be required in normal traffic and parking during 2015 Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 29. To accommodate the necessary changes, the administration of Mary Persons High School is working with local law enforcement agencies to make access to and from Dan Pitts Stadium safe and efficient.

The following are alterations which will be in place for the May 29 graduation services:

  • Seniors who will be graduating will be directed to park in the Senior and Faculty parking lots at the Mary Persons Main Campus.
  • Mary Persons High School Faculty and all other MCBOE Faculty members participating in the graduation ceremonies will park at the Monroe County Education Center (former Monroe Academy). Bus transportation will be provided to move faculty members to the stadium and back to their cars following graduation.
  • Parking for parents and the public attending graduation will be as follows:
    • Behind Dan Pitts Stadium
    • Adjacent to the Mary Persons 9th grade campus
    • Junior Parking Lot and Baseball parking lot at Mary Persons Main Campus -- bus shuttle to and from provided
    • Monroe County Medical Complex (Navicent Health - former Wal-Mart) parking area - bus shuttle to and from provided
    • Banks Stephens Middle School - bus shuttle to and from provided
    • Areas closest to the stadium will be designated for handicapped permitted vehicles.

Because parking on the BOE campus and around the stadium will be limited, law enforcement and school staff will be monitoring capacity.  When parking areas are full, the BOE campus will be closed to vehicle traffic.

All persons attending graduation are asked to cooperate with law enforcement and school system personnel. Monroe County Emergency Services will be providing the lighted directional signs to assist drivers and provide instruction.

Attendees are encouraged to carpool with others as much as possible to reduce the number of vehicles. Attendees also are reminded to be respectful of residential and commercial property in the area.

Mary Persons High School and Monroe County Board of Education appreciate the cooperation of all supporters as we plan for and conduct Commencement 2015. In spite of construction issues and limited parking, the goal is to make this a memorable night for the members of the MPHS Class of 2015, their families, and the community.

Congratulations to State Media Festival Winners
  System winning media festival projects were submitted last week for judging at the Georgia Student Media Festival.  The following projects scored 95 or higher, and they are Georgia Student Media Festival Winners.  Three projects scored perfectly, and these are "Best in Show."  These students will be recognized at the Tuesday, May 12 Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to the winners and sponsoring teachers!

KBSutton Elementary Parent Involvement Featured on Channel 41 News
KBSutton Elementary School recently was featured on Channel 41 News in a segment called "What's Right with Our Schools."  KBS's parent involvement program, under the direction of Mrs. Brandi Pye, was featured.  You can see the full news segment at http://www.41nbc.com/story/d/story/whats-right-with-our-schools-kb-sutton-elementary/32809/UURtg_0Sn0KNlFLTY-tVZg.
MCBOE Meeting on Tuesday, May 12
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The Monroe County Board of Education will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12.  For the agenda, see our eBoard website at https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=4117 .
HES Students Have Career Caravan
Visitors from the US Army, Monroe County Sheriff's Department, Monroe County Fire Department, Central Georgia EMC, and the Department of Natural Resources were among the business and industries that had representatives at the Career Caravan of Hubbard Elementary School last week. 

Mary Persons High School Choirs

present their

 

   Farewell  Concert

 

Directed by Charles M. Hernandez and Mitchell K. Moore

Accompanied by Terry Clopton

  

Monday, May 11th, 2017-7pm

State Offices South at Tift College-Roberts Chapel

 

Free Admission

 

MCMS Students to Present Peter Pan, Jr.

Free Access to Digital Books All Summer

myON Reader has partnered with the Get Georgia Reading Campaign to provide every child in Georgia with FREE access anytime, anywhere to a library of more than 8,000 enhanced digital books with multimedia supports - over the entire summer. Access the books and find more information at   

Go to: http://thefutureinreading.myon.com/GetGAREADING  

Login information is  School Name: Get Georgia Reading 

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Recognizing School Nurses and Their Service
This week is National Nurses' Week.  Here is a year-to-date report of nursing services in Monroe County Schools.   Thank you to Monroe County Schools' nurses for the work you do to support students, their families, and staff.

MP Announces Senior End of Year Activities