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Calendar

Nov
24
Fri
Holiday In The Ark
Nov 24 – Dec 17 all-day

Join the Endangered Ark Foundations for their Third Annual Holiday in the Ark in Hugo. It runs from November 24 through December 17 and is fun and filled with winter and Christmas activities.

Dec
2
Sat
American Legion Gun Show
Dec 2 – Dec 3 all-day

American Legion Post 320 in Gilmer, Texas, sponsors a Gun Show in Big Sandy on Saturday and Sunday, December 2-3. Our Post raises money to help Veterans and kids in the East Texas area.

Dec
4
Mon
MPISD
Dec 4 all-day

Monday, December 4, 2023

  • CDC training for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m.
  • Brice 3rd & 4th grade Reading benchmark
  • Corprew 3rd & 4th grade Reading benchmark
  • MPHS Freshman Band All-Region auditions, North Lamar HS
  • Basketball

MPJH Girls vs. Hallsville (home), 5:00 p.m.

Dec
5
Tue
MPISD
Dec 5 all-day

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  • CDC Safe Riders car seat program, 10:00 a.m.
  • Corprew 3rd & 4th grade Math benchmark
  • Fowler 3rd & 4th grade Reading benchmark
  • Wallace 5th & 6th grade Reading benchmark
  • Wallace Band concert, Wallace gym, 7:00 p.m.
  • MPHS English I EOC exam retake
  • MPHS picture retakes 
  • MPHS make-up hours, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • MPHS Choir Christmas concert, MPHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
  • Basketball

MPHS girls JV1 & Varsity are at Paris (away) at 4:30 p.m.

Dec
6
Wed
MPISD
Dec 6 all-day

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  • CDC Policy Council meeting, noon.
  • Corprew Kinder & 1st grade mid-year Math test
  • Corprew 2nd grade mid-year Reading test
  • Corprew Christmas store open
  • Fowler 3rd & 4th grade Math benchmark
  • Wallace 5th grade Science benchmark

MPHS Algebra I, Biology, & US History EOC exam retake

Dec
7
Thu
MPISD
Dec 7 all-day

Thursday, December 7, 2023

  • Brice 3rd & 4th grade Math benchmark
  • Corprew 2nd grade mid-year Math test
  • Corprew Christmas store open
  • Corprew Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Fowler 4th grade music program, 5:30 p.m.
  • Sims awards assemblies during Specials
  • Wallace 5th & 6th grade Math benchmark
  • MPHS NHS meeting, 7:45 p.m.
  • MPHS make-up hours, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • MPHS English II EOC exam retake
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Christmas party, 7:00 p.m.
  • Basketball

MPJH Boys at Hallsville (away), 4:30 p.m.

MPHS Boys Varsity at Corsicana tournament (away)

Dec
8
Fri
MPISD
Dec 8 all-day

Friday, December 8, 2023

  • CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
  • Brice Christmas lunch
  • Corprew Christmas lunch
  • Corprew Christmas store open
  • Fowler Christmas lunch
  • Sims Christmas lunch for Kinder, 2nd, & 4th grades
  • Wallace 6th grade Winter Dance, Wallace gym, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • MPHS Choir Christmas concert tour
  • MPHS Band All-Region auditions, North Lamar HS
  • MPHS Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz, MPHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
  • Basketball

MPHS Boys Freshmen & JV vs. Jefferson (home), 5:00 p.m.

MPHS Boys Varsity at Corsicana tournament (away)

  • Swim

MPHS at Whitehouse Christmas Relays (away)

  • Soccer

MPHS Girls JV Gold at Pittsburg (away), 4:30 p.m.

MPHS Girls Varsity vs. Pleasant Grove (home), 6:30 p.m.

MPISD – MPJH Theatre Presents, “The Wizard of Oz”
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 10:00 pm

Dorothy (Madison Zepeda, left) tells Aunt Em (Summer Murrillo, center) and Uncle Henry (Jose Jimenez, right) about meeting Miss Gulch on her walk home

Zeke, a.k.a. The Cowardly Lion (Joey Dunn, left), tells Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) to have courage when she talks to Miss Gulch

Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) gazes into the Professor’s, a.k.a. The Wizard (Kevin Mendoza) crystal ball

Dorothy (Madison Zepeda, left) is welcomed to Munchkin Land by (L to R) Ensemble member (Danika Beckham), Leader of the Winkie Guards (Emma Sanders) and Glinda the Good Witch (Gracie Martinez)

Dorothy (Madison Zepeda) meets The Scarecrow (Dawson Hernandez)

Contact: Kelly Cowan

MPHS and MPJH Theatre to present The Wizard of Oz

The Mount Pleasant High School and Junior High School theatre programs announce their first productions of the season, The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. 

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches, both good and bad, Munchkins, talking trees, and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” 

Their journey to happiness and self–awareness is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding, and hope in a world filled with beauty and ugliness.

The cast includes Madison Zepeda (HS) Kelsie Shelton (JH) as Dorothy, Summer Murillo (HS) Baylee Bean (JH) as Aunt Em, Jose Jimenez (HS) Jayson Carrillo (JH) as Uncle Henry/Doorman, Dawson Hernandez (HS) Nicholas Gonzalez (JH) as Hunk/Scarecrow, Joey Dunn (HS) Camden Plowman (JH) as Zeke/Lion, Sunni Anderson (HS) Gavin Hays (JH) as Hickory/Tinman, Sadera Lampard (HS) Manny Almiedasasi (JH) as Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch, Kevin Mendoza (HS) Grace Berry (JH) as Professor Marvel/Wizard, Gracie Martinez (HS) Ella Rosewell (JH) as Glinda, Addy McQueen (HS) as Nikko, Emma Sanders (HS) Yoseline Nava (JH) as Leader of the Winkie Guards, Noah Campbell and Silas Futrell as Featured Monkeys, Ensemble/Chorus members Peyton Robinson, Danika Beckham, Makayla Mather, Allison Mendoza, Roger McKay, Hannah Carr, Calvin Lee, and Jayanna Townlin-Crow, and Dancers Stella Arzate, Marley Broach, Maria Castillo De La Torre, Evie Dominguez, Blakely Garrett, Lynndsie Phan, Angela Ramirez Moreno, Valerie Rodarte, Gracie Rodriguez, and Aileen Sorto. The Crew includes Stage Managers Sara Guerrero, Evie Dominguez, and Evelyn Whisenhunt, Wyatt Adkins (JH) on sound, Enrique Hernandez (HS), Caylee Middleton (JH) on lights, set managers Raul Torres and Tristan Trejo, Props Mistress Kynlei Bryson (JH), with costumes and make-up by Yorely Rodriguez, Charisma Dickerson, Alexandra Santos (JH), and Colt Covey.

All performances are in the Mount Pleasant High School auditorium. The high school cast will perform on Thursday, November 30, and Friday, December 8, with both performances at 7:00 pm. The Junior High actors perform on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 9, with both performances at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door, cash or check only, and are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $3.00 for kids under 12. MPHS Theatre is under the direction of Jordan Chambers, and Crystal Francis directs MPJH Theatre.

Dec
9
Sat
MPISD
Dec 9 all-day

Saturday, December 9, 2023

  • Wallace FBLA meeting, 10:00 a.m.
  • MPJH Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz, MPHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
  • MPJH All-Region Band at TMEA Region IV Clinic and Concerts, Paris JH
  • MPHS Freshman All-Region Band at TMEA Region IV Clinic and Concerts, Paris JH
  • Basketball

MPHS Boys Varsity at Corsicana tournament (away)

 

Jan
13
Sat
NETX Beekeepers’ Conference
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Northeast Texas Beekeepers’ Conference is on Saturday, January 13, with guest speakers James and Chari Elam. Registration is now open with limited seating. It starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm at Mt Pleasant Civic Center. The cost is $100 for two or $60 for one and $70 each at the door. The conference includes a full day of instruction and lunch. You can pay with card by calling 936-591-2399.