Congratulations MP! We met our survey goal for students and staff. Thank you for your participation! Enjoy athletic wear during our Spring SWEET WEEK March 24-28, 2025. Be a CHAMP and support our dress up days and local non-profit organizations!
Students of MP, congratulations on a great week of school! You earned an Athletic Dress Code Day tomorrow, March 21. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Remember to check yourself before reporting to school.
#NOCROPTOPS! #NOMIDDRIFTS #NOSHORTSHORTS
Next week is Spring SWEET WEEK! Dress up each day and bring money to donate to local charities to receive a sweet treat. Collections take place at lunch each day in the commons area. Remember to stay in dress code when participating. #mpgivesback #chaMP
Please meet Mrs. Fleckenstein MCAC Spotlight Teacher for February .
Hannah Fleckenstein is a school counselor at MCAC. She has been with Monroe County Schools for 7 years, 4 of which served as a Paraprofessional in the FLP and FIP programs. Hannah has a background working in mental health and is a Licensed Family Therapist. She uses those skills daily in helping students work through emotional issues as well as making sure that students have the academic credits they need for graduation. Hannah has been married to her husband, John, for 20 years. They have two precious daughters, Olivia and Riley, who are in 10th and 7th grade. Hannah’s family has two Brittany Spaniels, Cash, and Beau, a horse named Dusty, a cat named Pepper, 5 chickens, and a duck. There is not much free time these days but when there is, Hannah enjoys eating out (Mexican food and seafood) with family and friends, watching The Georgia Bulldogs Football, and spending time at Mexico Beach, FL.
Please meet Mrs. Love-Tucker MCAC Spotlight Teacher for February
Adrienne Love-Tucker is an ELA teacher at MCAC. Ms. Love-Tucker has been teaching for 15 years, 14 of which have been in Monroe County. Ms. Love-Tucker served one year at Swainsboro High School but soon realized that it was too far from home and loved ones. She applied to work at MCAC and has been here ever since. Her favorite memories of working at MCAC are always when students come back and tell her how much they appreciate her for teaching them and caring about them. Ms. Love-Tucker is the proud Mommy of an amazing daughter named Harper, and has 25 water babies (fish)! In her free time, Ms. Love-Tucker enjoys spending time reading and eating out. She loves soul food and eating at Cheddar’s. Her favorite color is any shade of blue!
Congratulations on a great week of school! You earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, March 14. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Remember to check yourself before reporting to school. Do the right thing. Avoid a dress code violation.. #nocroptops
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Monroe County Board of Education approved the appointment of Mrs. Sherondah Epps to Mary Persons High School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Mrs. Epps is currently the Assistant Principal at Mary Persons High School and has been serving in this role since 2022. Mrs. Epps has been an educator for 23 years, with 22 of these dedicated to serving the students and educators of Monroe County Schools. Her teaching career began in 2002 at J.A. Dobbins Middle School in Paulding County. In 2003, she relocated to Middle Georgia and joined the faculty at Monroe County Middle School/Banks Stephens Middle School, where she taught English and history for grades 6-8 and coached athletics until 2012. She transitioned to Graduation Coach at Mary Persons High School for the 2012-2013 school year. In 2013, she returned to Monroe County Middle School to serve as the Instructional Coach before being appointed Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, a role she held from 2015 to 2022.
Mrs. Epps holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University, a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education from Georgia College and State University, and an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University. She is an active member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP), the Georgia High School Athletic Association (GHSA), and the Georgia Athletic Officials Association (GAOA).
Throughout her career, Mrs. Epps has been honored with several recognitions, including the 2006-2007 Banks Stephens Middle School Teacher of the Year and the 2006-2007 Monroe County Teacher of the Year.
In recommending Mrs. Epps to her position, Superintendent Dr. Jim Finch said, “Mrs. Epps has been a high performing employee in Monroe County Schools for 22 years now. I am confident that she will meet the challenges of the high school principalship the same way she has met every challenge thus far. I am excited to see where her leadership takes MPHS.”
Students of MP, congratulations on a great week of school! You earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, March 7, 2025. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Remember to check yourself before reporting to school. Get it right! #NOCROPTOPS #NOMIDDRIFTS #dresscodeviolation
Students of MP, Congratulations on a great week of school! You earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on February 28! Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Check yourself before reporting to school. Avoid a dress code violation... #NOCROPTOPS! #NOMIDDRIFTS #NOSHORTSHORTS
Students, parents, and staff: Norfolk Southern has notified us that the railroad crossing at North Lee Street and Railroad Avenue will be closed for emergency rail repairs this Friday, February 28th, from 7:30 AM until 6:30 PM. Please adjust your time and route to accommodate.
Congratulations to our 2025 MPHS Teacher of the Year, Mr. John Swain! We recognize what you humbly do each and every day for the students of MPHS! Your commitment to creating a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment doesn't go unnoticed. Go Dogs!
Congratulations on a great week of school! You earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, February 21, 2025. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Avoid a dress code violation...
#NOCROPTOPS! #NOMIDDRIFTS #NOSHORTSHORTS #CHECKYOURSELF
Congratulations to our new MPHS Softball Coach, Mr. Lee Kicklighter! Welcome back to the MP Family. Coach Shipman will remain a part of the coaching staff as an Assistant Coach. We are looking forward to a great season! GO Dogs! 🖤💛🥎
Congratulations on a great week of school! You earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, February 14, 2025. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Remember to check yourself before reporting to school. #avoidadresscodeviolation and Let's have a GREAT Friday!
Come out and support your team. 2024-2025 Girls and Boys Basketball tournament.
Students of MP, congratulations on a great week of school! You've earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, February 7! Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Remember to check yourself before reporting to school. #avoidadresscodeviolation and Let's have a GREAT Friday!
Celebrating our GIRLS BASKETBALL SENIORS tonight! Wishing you the best in your future endeavors. Go Dogs!
Congratulations on a great week of school! You have earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, January 30. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Check yourself before reporting to school. Plenty of students are being CHAMPS with the dress code so #avoidadresscodeviolation
January 31st is the LAST DAY to guarantee you get a yearbook by ordering online! Order at yearbookforever.com.
Students of MP, we will return to Normal School Operations on Friday, January 24, 2025. If you are driving to school tomorrow, go slow and allow yourself extra time for your commute. You can also enjoy an Athletic Dress Code day for the return! Charge your Chromebook! Go Dogs!
