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(9/4) Ms. Rogers biology 1 classes reviewed for their test this week by playing the trivia game - Flip Phone Trivia - where the students could “phone a friend” if they needed help OR decode a clue from Ms. Rogers using the old school keypad on flip phones to get to the letters. The students LOVED the review activity and even volunteered to do this week's test review.

(9/2) Anna Crudup and Rhonda Newman of the North Mississippi Health Services Human Resources Department visited PHS and spoke to College and Career Readiness classes. They discussed the many types of careers which are available at North Mississippi Medical Center locations, shared resources with students, and conducted a question and answer session with them. They also brought cookie treats for the students to enjoy. PHS says a special thank you to these ladies and to North Mississippi Health Services for all they do for our students!

(8/31) PHS Freshmen, Max Dennison and Lexi Hammer took a dive into the world of robotics this summer at Ole Miss. They put their critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills to the test and used LEGO® MINDSTORMS technology to design, build, program, and test their very own autonomous robots. Congratulations to these PHS Warriors for working to extend their career development outside the classroom!

PHS is thankful to the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund for scholarship opportunities offered for this camp, as well as many other STEM camps for our students.

(8/28) Congratulations to Ivy Senior and Ellie Swain for taking part in the UM Summer Medical Academy. They joined the UM faculty and staff for a weeklong immersive tour of health professions. They participated in medical case studies, science labs, and college-level skill instruction. Highlighted specialties and career pathways included pharmacy, exercise science, public health, nursing, nutrition, and physical therapy. They even had the opportunity to tour St. Jude Research Hospital in Memphis. Way to go, Ivy and Ellie!

Special thanks go to the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund for offering special summer opportunities for students.