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2015 Homecoming Court
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Front Row - Seniors: Hannah Swearingen, Caroline Jones, Katie Bottomley, Zhareia Smith, Cierra Morgan, and Alex Poland; Back Row - Freshmen: Kristina Reid and Macy Morris, Juniors: Hannah Wheeler and Meghan McKinney, Sophomores: Payton Poland and Hannah Blessett
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Remaining Homecoming Dress Up Days:
Wednesday, September 23 - Circle of Life Day (Old/Young)
Thursday, September 24 - TV Personality Day
Friday, September 25 - MP Spirit Day
Homecoming Parade - Thursday, September 24, 2015
Homecoming Game - Friday, September 25, 2015
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Powder Puff Game
September 28th
@ 6:00 p.m.
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Choosing the Best Speaker at MPHS
Choosing the Best speaker, Valerie Hicks, recently spoke to 10th grade literature classes. Ms. Hicks is the Youth Development Coordinator for the North Central Health District. She discussed the importance of sexual abstinence, and making wise choices which will ultimately affect the rest of their lives. Ms. Hicks stated that "people are not born winners or losers, people are born choosers." Thanks to Mrs. Movene Futch for coordinating the speakers for this program that has made a tremendous impact on the students of Monroe County.
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 Calculator Payments Due October 1
If you purchased a graphing calculator from the school (and did not pay for it in full), your next payment is due on October 1. The minimum payment accepted is $25 and can be submitted to Mr. Bernard or Dr. Williams. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Williams (sarah.williams@mcschools.org).
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Student Artist Dee Sims
Displays Artwork in Media Center
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Saturday, November 14, 2015
Beginning at 7:00 p.m.* until 8:30 p.m.
*Please be ready to Zumba by 6:50 p.m.
Please join us as all proceeds will benefit students of
Mary Persons High School who are in need of the basic resources
that would allow them to be focused in school & successful in life.
With more than 300 homeless students in the Monroe County School system, many lacking basic necessities such as food, clothing, hygiene
items, school supplies, the goal of this activity is to make a positive difference in these students' education and life. THANK YOU!!
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Seniors 2016
Keep up with ALL Senior News!!!
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 Senior Class Canned Food Drive
The senior class is sponsoring a canned food
drive thru September 25th. The grade that
brings in the most cans will have the opportunity to "pie" a group of teachers in the face
during Homecoming pep rally.
Turn in locations are as follows:
9th - Media Center
10th - Dr. Williams, Mr Hernandez, Mrs. Gassett, Coach Carey
11th - Mark H. Smith
12th - Mrs. Peacock, Coach Simmons
Teachers who will be "pied" for each class will be announced soon.
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 Work PermitsAs of July 1, 2015, students ages 16 and older are no longer required to obtain a work permit. Students ages 15 and under are still required to obtain a work permit.
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Free & Reduced Lunch Application
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EMPESCOPE News
Make-up Underclassmen Picture Day will be September 30th.
Club Pictures will be taken on September 30th on the Main Campus.
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SAT/ACT Test Dates & Waivers
If your child is planning on attending a four year college, they must take the SAT or ACT and obtain a qualifying score. Also, if your child is interested in dual enrollment at a four-year college, they must have a qualifying score. Luckily, MPHS is a testing site for BOTH tests. Also, students at MPHS can receive a waiver for either test by either receiving free or reduced lunch or by joining TRIO. Students can see their counselor or Mrs. Miller for TRIO applications or fee waivers. Sophomores are NOT eligible for fee waivers.
Click here for SAT Registration. You must have a waiver code or credit/debit card to register. Cost without a waiver is $54.50 with essay (all year) or $43 for the new SAT beginning in March.
Click here for ACT Registration. You must have a waiver code or credit/debit card to register. Cost without a waiver is $39.50 (no writing) or $56.50 with writing.
Students who need a fee waiver will need to see their counselor. Juniors and Seniors are the only students eligible for waivers.
The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.
All sophomores will be taking the exam free of charge. All juniors can take this exam for $15. Juniors are the only students who can compete for the National Merit Scholarship by taking the PSAT.
The PSAT has been redesigned to reflect the NEW SAT changes which rolls out in March of 2016. Please have your student go here for free test prep and more information.
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ASVAB Test Date
November 19, 2015
Students interested in the military must take the ASVAB exam given at MPHS on November 19. Registration opportunities will be forthcoming closer to the test date.
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Females interested in Engineering
The Georgia Tech Women in Engineering program is excited to announce the 16th annual Engineering Career Conference (ECC) for current female high school students of all grades. ECC is designed to give high school girls information about the multiple engineering disciplines offered at Georgia Tech to help them decide if they'd like to study engineering in college. This event is limited to the first 200 ladies and will be held onOctober 8. The cost is $25. Please click here to register.
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 Attention Seniors
This will send important information about you to your counselor so that we can complete recommendations on your behalf.
Attention Parents: There may be additional activities, awards, or just information that you would like added to your son or daughter's recommendation that they haven't thought of.
College applications should now be available for seniors to start completing!!! College application process is listed below:
1) Complete application 2) Request transcript(s) to be sent to the college 3) Log into your CollegeBoard account to send SAT scores or log into your ACT account to send ACT scores. 4) If a letter of recommendation is needed, please contact your counselor/teacher 2 weeks prior to application deadline!
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Upcoming College Visits During Lunch
9/24 - Georgia Southern University
9/29 - Georgia Military College
Early Action Deadlines
UGA - October 15
Ga Tech - October 15
Mercer University - November 1
Georgia College - November 1
Georgia State University - November 16
Early Decision Deadlines
Emory University - November 1
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Purchase Stickers from Best Buddies Members
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 FBLA News
DQ Mini Blizzards are back! Mini Blizzards will be available for sale on Thursdays in room 226 at 3:00 p.m. Bring your $2.50 and get a "cool" snack.
The next meeting is September 30. The Fall Leadership Conference registration ($50) is due.
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 FCA News
FCA meetings will be held the 2nd & 4th Friday of every month.
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 TSA News
If you were interested in joining TSA but could not pay the dues, this is your chance! TSA will kick off a cookie dough sales fundraiser TODAY. The money each student sells and raises can be used for THEIR OWN TSA expenses.Raise at least $55 profit off cookie dough sales and your dues become paid for, free! It can also be applied to your future competitions and expenses!Our next meeting is TODAY in the Tech Lab after school. Come learn more!Current members are expected to attend today to get your fundraising and Tech Day at the Fair information. |
 Football News The Mary Persons Bulldogs defeated Lagrange on Friday night, 16-13. Alex Rivera kicked a 37 yard field goal as time expired. Zach Harvey rushed for 157 yards and 1 TD. Special teams played a large role in the victory. Drew Pack was able to pin Lagrange deep in their territory most of the night with his punting. The Bulldogs defensive front of Tre Howard, Dan O'Neal, and Malik Herring was able to keep pressure on the Quarterback. Dre Evans had 7 tackles. Mary Persons opens Region 2-AAAA play at home this Friday vs. Perry. Game time is 7:30.
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 Softball NewsThe JV Bulldogs beat Veterans 5-4. Tiella Banks pitched the entire game. Aleah Hayman, Chloe Swancey, and Tiella Banks were key hitters.
The Varsity Bulldogs lost to Veterans 0-2. Megan Bell pitched the complete game. Lori Smith and Katelyn Smith were the top hitters going 2-3. Shelby Sims followed behind them going 2-4.
The Varsity Bulldogs beat Howard 13-0. Megan Bell pitched a no hitter. Shelby Sims and Sydney Thompson went 2-3 at the plate. Lori Smith and Alexis Passmore went 1-2. The Bulldogs are now 5-2 in the region.
MP traveled to Georgia Gwinnett College winning both of their games. The Lady Dawgs beat Ola in the first game 5-4. Harlee Stewart pitched the game with 6 strikeouts. Alexis Passmore went 2-3 at the plate. Destiny Middleton, Allyssah Mullis, and Shelby Sims went 2-4. Megan Bell pitched the second game against Apalachee, striking-out 8 players. Emsley Smith and Megan Bell went 1-2 at the plate. MP beat Apalachee 7-1. The Bulldogs are now 10-9 in the season.
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Volleyball News
Congratulations to the Varsity team for defeating Baldwin and Americus. Join us for Senior Night on Thursday, September 24, 2015!
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*For off-campus use a password is required. Please see Mrs. English for the password.
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Start the NEW school year off right!
*See Mrs. English for passwords to the
resources that request a password.
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Borrow eBooks (fiction and nonfiction), audiobooks, and
more from your school library - ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
All you need is your username and password,
the same one that is used to access computers at school.
eBooks may be downloaded to your Kindle app, or in ePub format.
*Please see Mrs. English if you need assistance.
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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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