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(8/27) Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk Melinda Nowicki met with PHS seniors this morning to talk about the importance of voting and gave them the opportunity to register to vote. Thank you, Mrs. Nowicki.

(8/27) Congratulations to three of our Warriors who took part in the Engineering Summer Academy at Ole Miss. Kaydee Carter, Molly McClantoc and Nehemiah Swain were instructed by engineering professors and learned what it is like to be an engineering major. They engaged in thrilling demonstrations, interactive activities, and team challenges while touring industry labs and discovering what it takes to succeed in engineering.

(8/25) Vance Bass, Carson Farley, and Mackensey Casados went above and beyond helping Mrs. Alley build her whiteboard today. Students showing kindness and lending a helping hand is always much appreciated. Thank you!

(8/25) Congratulations to PHS Juniors, Jude Hammer and Ellie Swain for being accepted into the one-week Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute at the Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University. They experienced transportation modes including air, water, road, rail, and transmission through classroom, laboratory, and field trip experiences. Field trips included Columbus Air Force Base, Aurora Flight Science, PACCAR, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, MDOT, MMC, the Tenn-Tom Waterway, and Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). They also experimented with bridge design, building, and testing.

These Warriors were two of ten students to receive full MSTI scholarships, thanks to the generosity of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Mississippi Transportation Institute, Ergon, MSU Bagley College of Engineering, and MSU Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

(8/24) Congratulations to PHS seniors, Kara Best and Katlyn Mayes, for completing the Summer 2026 Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program - a 2 week residential summer program at Mississippi State University. Practical lab-based learning activities were integrated throughout the program to enhance knowledge and skills. Workshops pertaining to communication, team building/critical thinking, and study skills helped to launch their college careers. They each completed one health science college-level course for college credit and also took part in activities at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Both Kara and Katlyn received full tuition scholarships to RMSS through the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund, which is administered by the CREATE Foundation. Way to go!