News & Announcements

3/7/23: Students in AP Computer Science have been learning all about computer networks. In the activity they had 4 different challenges they had to complete following specific guidelines such as creating a network where everyone could speak directly to each other, creating a network that connects everyone but uses the least amount of strings, creating a network that keeps everyone connected even if one line is cut, and creating a network that best balances all of the previous criteria.

3/7/23: Jeremy Ray has been named STAR Student for the 2022-2023 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.

3/7/23: Students in Art II are learning clay basics and making creations with clay. They first learned how to make coils and pinch pots. Next, they will make slab boxes with lids.

3/7/23: Pontotoc High School FEA students read to students at the elementary school for Read Across America Day.

3/6/23: The PHS Scholars Bowl team competed in the University of Mississippi Academic Quiz Tournament on March 4th. Our students that attended were as follows (left to right): Kye Webb, Colton Farley, Hyrum Holmes, Trinity Ivy, Juli Stutsy, Laura Beth Calvert, Layla Tutor, and Jeremy Ray

3/6/23: Congratulations to the PHS Winterguard for their outstanding performance in the MIA Indoor show in Southaven on Saturday, March 4. Their next performance is on Friday, March 10, at South Pontotoc High School.

3/6/23: Congratulations to the PHS Sophomore Class for having 100% participation in the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo.  They also finished second place in points in our 17 county area by earning a total of 34,820 points.

3/1/23: On Wednesday, the PHS and PJHS students lined Main Street to send off the Lady Warriors Basketball team. They will be playing in the MHSAA State Basketball Championship, Thursday, March 2 at 5:00pm at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, MS. Congratulations to them and best of luck tomorrow!

2/27/23: PHS and PJHS students competed in the MSMS math competition in Columbus last week. Everyone had a great time.

2/27/23: Students in Mrs. Russell’s AP Biology class have been learning about karyotypes and chromosomal abnormalities. They were given a sheet of chromosomes that were mixed up, and had to pair them together and recognize where the abnormalities were located. They then cut and glued the chromosomes to create their own karyotype. They enjoyed this hands-on activity to practice what they have learned.