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(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.

(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!