News & Announcements

March 9, 2022
Guest speakers at the March 8th Pontotoc Rotary Meeting were Mrs. Jennifer Dale, who gave the group an update on happenings in the Career Coach Program, and PHS Seniors, Brice Deaton and Nathan Tzib, who talked about experiences they had in the Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program.

March 8, 2022
The Appalachian Regional Commission has two summer academy opportunities for selected students interested in careers in entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering and math. Please check out the opportunities at the following links. Applications to be considered are due by March 18th.

Please complete the survey attached to this message. This federally required comprehensive needs assessment is used to identify the school's strengths and challenges in key areas that affect student achievement. The survey will close March 21.

March 7, 2022
For the next several weeks, PHS will continue to highlight students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate at a Silver or above level.
Congratulations to Tomaj, Addi, Jourdan, Eduardo, Katie, Mollie, Rhett and Zane for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.

March 4, 2022
Congratulations Cheridy, Krish, and David, PHS's top 3 point earners in the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo! Each was awarded a school level prize.

PHS Sophomores finished in second place in points for the Virtual ITP Career Expo, in our 17 county area, with a total of 54,046 points. PHS also had 100% of our 10th graders registered to participate. Way to go, Warriors!

March 4, 2022
For the next several weeks, PHS will continue to highlight students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate at a Silver or above level.
Congratulations to Carson, Davion, Garrett, Jon Robert and Caiden for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.

March 2, 2022
Our Workforce Wednesday speaker for March 2nd was Hayley Floyd, admissions recruiter from Delta State University.  Students learned about unique programs/degrees they offer like the Bachelor of Science in Commercial Aviation, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation, Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Industry Studies, and their highly acclaimed Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

PHS students competed in the MSMS Mathematics Competition on Thursday, February 24.

March 1, 2022
PHS seniors entering Career Technical fields that offer apprenticeships, met with Mr. Dave Kitchens of Three Rivers.  Mr. Kitchens shared apprenticeships that are available and the steps to follow to obtain an apprenticeship at the community college level.

February 23rd Workforce Wednesday speakers were Team Members from Toyota Mississippi.  Mr. Anthony Bowdry, with the Toyota Creating Your Future High School Internship Program, and Mr. Wade Winters, with the Toyota Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program, came and shared with our CCR students.  They were also joined by Fall 2021 PHS Toyota Interns, Brice Deaton and Nathan Tzib.