News & Announcements

2/3/25: Mrs. Jennings’ Biology 1 explored the marvels of biology through a Macromolecule Gallery Walk! 🧬✨ Students were actively engaged, moving around and collaborating in groups as they visited various stations, gathering answers and broadening their understanding. #BiologyInAction

1/30/25: Mrs. Kelly’s English 4 class competed in “32 Second Macbeth” as an introduction to their Shakespeare unit. Students were given a script of the most important lines from the play, and then competed against each-other to see which team could make it the fastest! Our winning group finished their lines in 28 seconds!

1/30/25: Mrs. Kelly’s English 3 classes completed a gallery walk to learn about the Salem Witch Trials to prepare for their “Crucible” unit! The Crucible is a four-act play by American playwright Arthur Miller published in 1953.

1/30/25: Yearbook senior ads are due Friday, February 7th. Order online at yearbookforever.com or request an order form from Mrs. Gersh at [email protected] (See attached PDF)

1/29/25: There are some first come, first served camp scholarship opportunities for PHS 9th-11th grade students who want to attend the Mississippi State University Veterinary Medicine Camps this summer. The $25 registration fee is not covered through scholarship funding. These camps fill up fast. If you are interested and you have your parent's/guardian's approval, you need to apply as soon as possible to have a chance to receive the funding. Please click on the following link and check out the opportunities. The application can also be found at this link. MSU Veterinary Medicine Camps
Any questions should be directed to: [email protected].

1/29/25: Themis Law Camp registration is available for students ages 15-19, who are interested in careers in the field of law. It takes place in Tupelo June 23-26th and is typically held at the Lee County Justice Center. The cost of the camp is $100. Scholarships may be requested if students need financial assistance to attend.

1/27/25: Career Camp scholarships are available, through the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund, for the following career camps on a first come, first served basis. The scholarships cover the commuter option (parent/guardian drives the student to camp every day) or the residential option (the student stays in a dorm room the week of camp). Read attached letter for complete information.

1/21/25: PHS Career Coaches, Jennifer Dale and Kevin Westbrooks, hosted the PHS Pontotoc Youth Leadership Council Members for their January Meeting. Career coaches stressed the importance of good communication in leadership roles and led the students in communication activities. Students also received information concerning resumes and interview preparation. Pictured with Mrs. Dale and Mr. Westbrooks are PHS Leadership Council Members, Mrs. Leah Mitchell - Pontotoc Chamber/Main Street Director, and Mrs. Michelle Martin - Mrs. Pontotoc.

1/15/25: Kicking off a new semester, Art I students painted rocks this week and hid them around campus for other students to find!

1/15/25: You can still purchase a 2025 Warrior yearbook. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to purchase your copy today or send $65 cash/check to PHS.