News & Announcements

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.

3/18/25: Check out this summer opportunity at Mississippi State University for current 8th-10th graders interested in civil and environmental engineering.  The application and instructions to apply are located in the link.

3/18/25: Congratulations to PHS Senior Leah Zinn for taking part in Secretary of State Michael Watson's Student Ambassador Program this school year. This is a program between high school seniors, the Secretary of State's Office, and Secretary of State Michael Watson. Through the program students have regular interactions with leaders from the Secretary of State's Office, Mississippi Legislature, and various other state and local officials. Students who complete the program receive a first-hand account of state government in action, establish a network of like-minded peers from across the state, and experience the processes that ensure Mississippi is a better place for their generation and generations to come.

3/7/25: Last week, our freshmen had the exciting opportunity to visit the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center to explore the various career pathways available to them in the coming years. The field trip provided students with a firsthand look at the programs offered, helping them make informed decisions about their high school schedules and potential career paths.

3/5/25: As part of PHS Senior Lily Hale's Frank K. Spain internship experience with the M.B. Mayfield Foundation, she was able to take part in the University of Mississippi Museum's celebration of M.B. Mayfield's art and significance. Lily was able to sit on a panel with members of the M.B. Mayfield Foundation and engage with the audience during a panel discussion. Way to go, Lily!

2/5/25: Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Prize Winners, their parents, administration and student champions were invited to an awards luncheon on February 25th at the Cadence Bank Arena Conference Center. Career Expo Prize Winners from PHS were: Ingred Martinez - BeatsX Earphones, Tania Gaucin - Beats Solo3 Headphones, Danicka Mooneyham - AirPods Pro, Yareli Mendoza - iPad Air, and Kameron Murillo - MacBook Air. Congratulations to all these students!

3/5/25: It's not too late to order a yearbook. Visit yearbookforever.com to purchase one today!

2/28/25: Mrs. Kelly’s English 4 class completed Character Autopsies based on “Macbeth,” written by William Shakespeare. They had to locate quotes from the play to represent different body parts for the character. For example, for Macbeth’s head, they had to find a quote that could represent something that they wished for or dreamed about, or his hands could show a memorable sight, or a fear.
These turned out absolutely amazing!

2/27/25: Congratulations to Samari Berry and Shaniya Brown for being accepted into the NMMC Mentorship Academy. The NMMC Mentorship Academy is a model program created by the Mississippi Center for Quality and Workforce. The Academy targets students with interest in nursing or other health care careers. Students who take part in the program will be trained and mentored in a state-approved, 80-clock-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program. Both Samari and Shaniya receive full scholarships to take part in the program. The NMMC Mentorship Academy is made possible by a grant from the Bower Foundation.

2/14/25: Thank you, PHS PTO, for spreading love to our teachers today!