News & Announcements

4/3/25: Today, our juniors and seniors attended a powerful assembly titled "P.R.O.M. - Please Return On Monday." MS Highway Patrolman McGee emphasized the importance of focused driving, stating, "Pay attention and make good decisions when you get behind the wheel. Nobody's life should be destroyed by bad decisions."  He delivered a compelling message on avoiding distractions, whether from cell phones or alcohol impairment.

4/3/25: Today we celebrate our wonderful paraprofessionals: Jolee Doss, Angie Gillen, & Glenda Tzib. We are thankful for all they do for our school!

4/3/25: On Tuesday, six PHS poetry winners of the Mississippi Poetry Project “Dreams and Wishes” contest attended the MS Young Writers Poetry Festival held on the Delta State campus in Cleveland. This event, held in celebration of National Poetry Month, brought together elementary, middle, and high school students to engage in poetry workshops, hear from distinguished poets, and celebrate their creative achievements.

3/28/25: Message from Base Camp Coding Academy:
Rising Junior and Senior females >> Be part of the movement to bring more girls into the programming field! Register now for the FREE Pioneer Programmers Coding Camp in Water Valley, MS on July 15-16!
We need to increase the female voice in this field, and we need you to help us make that happen! If you are interested in technology or don’t really know what career you want to pursue, this camp is for you!

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!