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4/3/25: Today, our juniors and seniors attended a powerful assembly titled "P.R.O.M. - Please Return On Monday." MS Highway Patrolman McGee emphasized the importance of focused driving, stating, "Pay attention and make good decisions when you get behind the wheel. Nobody's life should be destroyed by bad decisions."  He delivered a compelling message on avoiding distractions, whether from cell phones or alcohol impairment.

4/3/25: Today we celebrate our wonderful paraprofessionals: Jolee Doss, Angie Gillen, & Glenda Tzib. We are thankful for all they do for our school!

4/3/25: On Tuesday, six PHS poetry winners of the Mississippi Poetry Project “Dreams and Wishes” contest attended the MS Young Writers Poetry Festival held on the Delta State campus in Cleveland. This event, held in celebration of National Poetry Month, brought together elementary, middle, and high school students to engage in poetry workshops, hear from distinguished poets, and celebrate their creative achievements.

3/28/25: Message from Base Camp Coding Academy:
Rising Junior and Senior females >> Be part of the movement to bring more girls into the programming field! Register now for the FREE Pioneer Programmers Coding Camp in Water Valley, MS on July 15-16!
We need to increase the female voice in this field, and we need you to help us make that happen! If you are interested in technology or don’t really know what career you want to pursue, this camp is for you!

3/20/25: Congratulations to Coach Dixon for winning the JumpStart Sweepstakes giveaway. He was awarded $500 for implementing their JumpStart BellRingers in his classroom and providing feedback to the company about the bellringers. These 5-minute lessons are a great way to start the day and ensure ACT standards are introduced and regularly practiced.