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!
Good afternoon, students of MP! We will have another Online Learning day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please be sure to complete your Google Classroom assignments from today and tomorrow. Then, enjoy the winter wonderland! Keep warm and stay safe.
Students of MP, we will have an online learning day on Tuesday, January 21. Your class assignments will be posted through Google Classroom. Be sure to check for assignments after 8:30 am . All extra curricular activities are also cancelled. Stay warm and safe!
Congratulations on a great week of school and thank you for a great start to 2nd semester. You have earned an Athletic Dress Code Day on Friday, January 17, 2025. Please continue to behave like a chaMP! Remember to check yourself before reporting to school. #nodresscodereferral
Have you ordered your student's high school yearbook? The last day to GUARANTEE a yearbook order is Friday, January 24th. We have to turn in our order number on this day; once we reach that in online sales, there's nothing we can do to order additional yearbooks. Order now at yearbookforever.com!
HAPPY 2025! We will start our day in 1st BLOCK at 8:00 am on Tuesday. Please don't forget to set your alarm clock, charge your Chromebook, and allow yourself plenty of time to get to school in the morning. Check your email! Let's make this the best semester yet! Go Dogs!
