Ms. Howell’s 6th graders recently explored the phases of the Moon in the most delicious way possible—using Oreos! 🍪🌕 Students carefully “carved” the cream filling to model each phase, from new moon to full moon, and everything in between. This tasty hands-on activity helped them see how the Moon’s appearance changes as it orbits Earth.
Learning about space is always exciting—but add cookies, and it’s out of this world! 🚀💫
#MoonPhases #HandsOnLearning #STEMisSweet #FutureScientists
#YearbookStaff #BehindTheScenes #BulldogPride #MakingMemories #MPMS #ScholarsAcademy
This Thursday at 5 PM, the MPMS 8th Grade Bulldogs host the Worth County Rams in the first round of the middle school playoffs! The Dogs enter as the top seed and will look to punch their ticket to the championship game.
🎟 Tickets: $5 — purchase on GoFan 👉 https://gofan.co/event/4613297?schoolId=GA24306
or at the gate with cash/card.
📍 Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Come out and support our Bulldogs as they chase a championship berth! 🔴
Say hello to Mrs. Tiquilla Futch, the 6-12 Science and Math Instructional Coach. Mrs. Futch has 19 years in education and 19 years at MPMS!❤️
💡 Best part of her job: "Working with teachers to implement great instruction and seeing lessons she’s collaborated on come to life in the classroom."
✍️ Fun fact: She loves writing short stories and hopes to one day compile them into a book.📚
📖 Advice to students: "Equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible."
🌍 Superpower wish: Teleportation — so she could instantly travel to dream destinations like Jamaica, Hawaii 🌴, and Paris.
🏈 Favorite memory: Taking about 50 students on a Saturday trip to Georgia Tech to tour the campus and attend a football game.
We are so lucky to have Mrs. Futch on our MPMS team! ❤️💛🐾
#MeetABulldog #BulldogPride #MPMSStrong #OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog
Say hello to Mrs. Julie Brewster, our amazing Library Media Specialist! She’s celebrating her 29th year in education, 21st year in Thomasville City Schools, and 4th year at MPMS. The best part of her job? Seeing all the students, and creating a space where they feel welcome, supported, and inspired. 📚💛
📖 Fun Facts/Hobbies: She loves visiting bookstores and libraries when she travels, reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband and 4 kids.
💡 Advice for Students: “Be kind to yourself and others.”
⚡ Superpower Choice: Super-speed reading—so she could read every book in the library!
🎉 Favorite MPMS Memory: Taking our top readers to Hangar 38 for a reward at the end of the year!
We’re so lucky to have Mrs. Brewster guiding our Bulldogs’ love of learning! 🐾💛❤️
✨ Professional Learning in Action! ✨
Middle school teachers from both MPMS and SA participated in The Engagement Cycle workshop with John O’Connor.
Mrs. Lori Summer shared, “I found John O’Connor to be an engaging speaker. His presentation was thought-provoking and gave me an opportunity for self-reflection on how I engage students. I walked away with practical ideas that I can apply in my classroom.”
Ms. Engram and Ms. Howell, science teachers, said they love the engagement cycle. They stated that they can totally see using it in a phenomena based lesson.
Dr. Sims, Scholars Academy Director, and Dr. Jordan Williams, Chief Academic Officer, were also on hand to show their support for teacher growth and learning.
#EngagedLearning #TeacherGrowth #MPMSBulldogs #ScholarsAcademy
A big THANK YOU to John McCall of McCall Architecture Management for inspiring our Odyssey of the Mind (OM) middle school team this week! 👏
Mr. McCall showed how engineering concepts like structural loads, motion, and design apply to real-world examples such as bridges, buildings, and other architectural structures. 🏗️ His insights gave our students valuable knowledge and fresh ideas to carry into their OM projects.
We’re grateful for partners like Mr. McCall who spark curiosity and push our students to think big! 🙌
#OdysseyOfTheMind #BulldogInnovation #CommunityPartners #CreativeThinkers #ThomasvilleCitySchool #ScholarAcademy
📅 Saturday, September 20
📍 2025 GMEA District 2 Marching Band Jamboree
⏰ Kicks off at 4:00 PM
✨ Enjoy spectacular performances from 12 local high school bands plus a special exhibition by the Troy University Sound of the South!
🎟️ Tickets: $10 at the door | $5 in advance (see a TCCHS Band member)
🍔 Food trucks, vendors, and concessions will be on-site!
🔥 Don’t miss the Thomasville High School Marching Bulldogs performing at 5:20 PM!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on loud and proud! ❤️💛
#BulldogPride #MarchingBulldogs #THSBand #ThomasvilleCitySchool
✨ Meet a Bulldog: Staff Spotlight✨
Say hello to Dr. Retha Lee, the 6-12 Instructional Coach. Dr. Lee has 30 years experience in education. She is in her first year back at MPMS, but this isn’t her first Bulldog experience—she proudly worked here for 12 years before returning! “Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog. I am back where I belong!”
✨ Best part of the job:
“Seeing that ‘aha’ moment on a teacher’s or student’s face—when something clicks and they truly understand a concept or make a connection. I love watching teachers and students grow not just academically, but in confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Those small victories—questions asked, ideas shared, risks taken—make all the hard work worth it.”
📚 Fun fact/hobby: Reading and birdwatching.
💡 Advice for students:
“Be curious, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes—your mistakes are just stepping stones to understanding.”
🦸 Superpower of choice:
The ability to instantly understand and speak every language. “Communication is the bridge to understanding, empathy, and connection. Imagine being able to talk to anyone, read any text, or access any culture’s knowledge instantly—that would make learning and helping others limitless!”
💜 Favorite MPMS memory:
8th grade girls’ sleepovers at the old MPMS.
We’re so lucky to have Dr. Lee guiding our Bulldog teachers AND students! 🐾💛
#MeetABulldog #StaffSpotlight #MPMSPride #BulldogStrong
Our Annual Title I Event is happening ONE NIGHT, ONE MEETING for ALL middle & high school parents!
We will also be celebrating our Dads with Donuts, and Moms with Muffins! You don't want to miss it!
🗓 Thursday, September 11th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 6–12 Campus Cafeteria
🚪 Please enter at the 6000 Building
🅿 Parking is available in front of the 6000 Building, right next to the 7000 Building where the high school office is located. You can also park in the stadium parking lot right outside the cafeteria.
#STEMLearning #SolarSystemFun #ScienceIsCool #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning #ScienceRocks
The 2nd issue of our newsletter is out now 📰🐾. Read all about our partnership with TPD and catch up on important dates, school highlights, student celebrations, and upcoming events. You don’t want to miss it!
A big thank you to Mrs. Chen-Black’s 8th Grade Journalism Class for putting the newsletter together—keep up the great work! 👏✏️📸
📌 Check it out here
#BulldogNews #BulldogPride #StayConnected
Thomasville City Schools joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the bravery of first responders and everyday heroes.
Today, we pause together to reflect, remember, and stand united. 💙
#PatriotDay #NeverForget #WeRemember #ThomasvilleCitySchools
🌟 Expanding Access to Care Across Our School Community 🌟
A huge thank you to WCTV for covering the launch of our brand-new School-Based Health Center at Harper Elementary! 🏥✨ This center is designed to serve our students and families, making quality healthcare more accessible right here in our community.
We are proud to partner with Primary Care of Southwest Georgia (PCSG), who are already seeing patients. 🙌
📺 Watch the WCTV story here: https://www.wctv.tv/2025/09/08/thomasville-city-schools-says-new-health-center-aims-serve-students-make-care-accessible/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMtGtpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu6QrXS0dqD-diF2sr1jDLRBHcAknFHIZEPN8zLBkq_C3XYkWMIze3WFT6JO_aem_iub7T4MeUXY_6KhkPkmFIg
ℹ️ For more information or forms to set up care, visit: https://www.tcitys.org/page/school-based-health-center
🎀 Join us for the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30 pm at Harper Elementary!
#CommunityCare #SchoolBasedHealthCenter #HarperElementary #ThomasvilleCitySchools
Say hello to Nurse Nikki Duncan, our wonderful school nurse! She brings 19 years of nursing experience and is celebrating her 2nd year at MPMS. The best part of her job? The students! 💛 “I love their big hearts & funny personalities!”
🎨 Fun Fact/Hobby: She enjoys reading and painting.
💡 Advice for Students: “Dream big!”
⚡ Superpower Choice: Teleportation—so she can travel the world.
😂 Favorite MPMS Memory: When Mrs. Burkley accidentally gave Mrs. Dell a ‘surprise’ she thought was beads!🐈⬛🪦
We’re so lucky to have Nurse Duncan caring for our Bulldogs! 🐾💛
#MeetABulldog #StaffSpotlight #MPMSPride #BulldogStrong #SchoolNurse
Chosen by Mr. Daniels for their outstanding character and dedication:
👩🎓 Student: Aubrey Ritter
🐾 Staff: Mrs. Antionea Myles
🍎 Teacher: Ms. Markita Loisy
