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				<title><![CDATA[Important Dates]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/29) As PHS wraps up our final month, please take note of these important dates.  Let's finish strong, PHS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorians]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Congratulations to Emery McIntyre for being named Valedictorian and to Zach Todd and Kiley Warren for being named Salutatorians for the Pontotoc High School Class of 2026!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) This spring, sixteen Pontotoc High School students are taking part in Frank K. Spain Internships through the Frank K. Spain Foundation at CREATE. Students work 100 hours at local businesses, industries and organizations to gain valuable work experience in fields which match both their aptitudes and interests.  On April 20th, at ICC Belden, PHS interns presented slideshows concerning the work they have done over this semester.  PHS is proud of these students and so appreciative of our community partners who extend students' learning outside the walls of the school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Poetry at Toyota]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Pontotoc City School poetry winners converged at the Toyota Mississippi Experience Center in Blue Springs to celebrate and share their nature poems in a building that renews rainwater to flush toilets, uses solar panels to provide electricity, and employs other sustainable concepts that prioritize nature and leaving a smaller footprint.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[English II and Algebra I Achievement/Growth Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/21) Congratulations to the English II and Algebra I teachers and students for earning a PREPS Achievement Award for the 2024-2025 school year. PHS is proud of their hard work and dedication and celebrates this achievement with them! 

This statewide recognition from the Program of Research and Evaluation for Public School honors schools showing exceptional student growth and academic progress.  @preps]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEMYF Donation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/20) Congratulations to PHS's own Kyleigh Conner, Callie Kidd, and Zach Todd for representing PHS so well in the NEMYF organization! Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation (NEMYF) Board Members from Pontotoc HIgh School, North Pontotoc High School and South Pontotoc HIgh School recently presented a $483 grant funding check to Churches United Food Pantry.  The students worked to raise the funds as part of service through NEMYF, which is an initiative of the CREATE Foundation.  The NEMYF organization, as a whole, awarded $7,845 in grant funding to 19 nonprofits across Northeast Mississippi which address needs related to youth, special needs and human services, education, and the arts.  
Special thanks to Mrs.Stewart McMillan of CREATE who guides NEMYF Board Members in their leadership and philanthropic efforts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Position Openings]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) To apply, please complete the online application and submit your current resume and license to Dr. Payne at dpayne@pontotoc.k12.ms.us

https://www.applitrack.com/pontotoc/onlineapp/_application.aspx]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to The Real World]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) MSU Extension Agents from the Northeast District presented Welcome to the Real World! to PHS's CCR students.

At different stations students learned about money management. They received assigned jobs, spent their income, registered their expenses, and updated the balances of their checkbooks. When participants ran out of money, they got a second—or third—job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Polygon Hunt]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) Mrs. Harlow's geometry classes practiced their knowledge of polygons by completing an outside scavenger hunt last week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Cheers on Runners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) PHS Student Council volunteers to support runners at the Regional Rehabilitation Center 5K.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rylen Mounce, Lindy Callahan Scholar-Athlete Winner]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/7) Pontotoc High School is thrilled to announce Rylen Mounce is one of the sixteen seniors from across the state who has been selected as a Lindy Callahan Scholar-Athlete for the Class of 2026.  Mounce is a three-sport athlete at Pontotoc High School, participating in football, powerlifting, and track.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Trip for Theater Class]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/7) 🎭 On March 20th, our theater class and play members traveled to Itawamba Community College to watch Murder on the Orient Express! 🔍🚆

Students enjoyed experiencing live theatre and seeing the classic Agatha Christie mystery come to life on stage. It was a great opportunity to learn, grow, and appreciate the art of performance. We were especially excited to see a Pontotoc High School graduate performing in the production! ❤️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🎭 Pontotoc High School Presents Annie Jr.! 🎶]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/7)  The fun will come out at Pontotoc High School! ☀️

Come support our talented students as they bring this classic musical to life on stage.

📌 See the graphic below for show dates, times, and ticket information.

Please like, share, and help us spread the word — we would love to see our community come out and support our cast and crew! ❤️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Serves at SALT]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/18) PHS Student Council served guests at the SALT luncheon today. It was a great chance to give back and connect with the community!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ICC Career Delegation and Recruiter Visit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/17) ICC Career Delegates Cindy Martinez, Josie Warren, Landon Long and ICC Recruiter, Stroud Mills, came to campus to speak to a group of seniors interested in applying for the ICC Career Delegation.  They also spoke to two CCR classes about campus life, academic and career programs, scholarships, dorms, and special programs that ICC has to offer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Celebration at Toyota]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/2) The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at CREATE hosted an Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Celebration Dinner at the Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs on February 26th. Five ITP Career Expo prize drawing winners from PHS and their parents were invited to attend this event and also invited by Toyota to go on a plant tour.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSMS Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/27) On February 26th, Pontotoc High School took 16 students to compete in the MSMS Math Tournament hosted by Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, MS.

A total of 22 schools, representing 450 students, competed in one of five categories: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science Bowl]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Pontotoc High School had two teams compete in the Mississippi Regional Science Bowl held at Mississippi University for Women. A total of 28 teams from across the state participated in the competition, with only one team advancing to represent Mississippi at Nationals in Washington, D.C. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and dedication!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Juniors take ACT on Tues., Feb. 24]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Mark your calendars, Juniors! The ACT is happening on Tuesday, February 24. This is a great opportunity to showcase your hard work and take a big step toward your senior year and post-graduation goals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NMMC Mentorship Academy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/19) Congratulations to Alaysia Thomas, Meghen Bean, Nykeyia Griffis, Joseph Lopez-Vidales, Cori Bowens and Riley Young for being accepted into the North Mississippi Medical Center 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. These students receive full scholarships to take part in the program. The NMMC Mentorship Academy is made possible by a grant from the Bower Foundation.

Thank you, NMMC, for providing workforce opportunities for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MS Poetry Project Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/19) Last fall, PHS students were encouraged to participate in the MS Poetry Project. The theme this year was "Writing About Nature: A Place I Love (or, A Place I Hate)." Nine students were chosen as school winners, and their poems were submitted for the state competition.  Kaylee Good was recently announced as a first place statewide winner!  She will be honored at special events at the MS Book Festival in Jackson this September.

All school-wide K-12 winners will have their poems printed in an anthology, published later this spring.  Each student and school will receive a copy of the book.

Congratulations to Kaylee, our school winners, and all the PHS poets who participated this year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Juniors Participate in ACT Bootcamp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/18) This week, PHS juniors dedicated time on Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for the ACT. Students rotated through small-group sessions, where they focused on test-taking strategies and received targeted instruction for the English, Reading, and Math sections. Our juniors did a great job asking questions, taking notes, and actively participating in each lesson.

All juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, February 24 at PHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Secretary of State Student Ambassador Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/17) Congratulations to PHS Senior Rylen Mounce for representing PHS 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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ninth Grade Tours Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/11) On Tuesday, PHS ninth graders were welcomed at the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center to learn about the CTE courses offered there.  Student ambassadors led tours throughout the campus, and students received a quick preview of the course from the instructors and current students.  The students appreciated learning more about their options in different course pathways.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choir Sings at Memphis Hustle Basketball Game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/11) The Pontotoc High School and Pontotoc Junior High Choir sang the National Anthem at the Memphis Hustle basketball game last Friday night. Thank you to Mr. Adams for leading the students and giving them this experience!  Way to go, choir!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Creating Your Future Internship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) PHS senior, Uzzy Martinez, is one of 8 students selected from among 33 high school applicants to take part in the Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program for Spring 2026.  He will be participating in a paid internship while earning his Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification through ICC and job shadowing in the paint, body weld, stamping and assembly departments at Toyota MS. 

Uzzy is shown at the Toyota Internship Kickoff Event at the Toyota Experience Center, where he took part in a program signing.  Thank you, Toyota, for this special student opportunity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ITP Career Expo Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) The Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo contest has ended for the 2025-2026 school year.  PHS Sophomores were involved in this special career exploration event/contest from October 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ignite Leadership Conference]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) PHS Senior and Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Member, Kyleigh Conner, represented PHS at the Ignite Leadership Conference in Tupelo.  She, along with other NEMYF members, had the opportunity to listen to several dynamic, motivational speakers and also meet with former Blue Angel, John Foley, to learn about the culture of excellence which exists among the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels squadron.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Counselors Amplify Student Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. We appreciate all the ways PHS counselors, Kelli Warren and Penny Kidd, support our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed January 30]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will be remain closed Friday, January 30 due to power outages and other issues from inclement weather. 

We will keep you updated through our messaging system via text, social media and phone.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frank K. Spain Interns]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/23) Sarah Thomas of Express Employment Professionals visited PHS and assisted our Spring 2026 Frank K. Spain Interns with their pre-employment paperwork.  Next steps for the interns will be to complete their Essential Skills Training at ICC-Belden and starting work at their host sites.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ashley Careers Program Tour]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/22) Dena Oleson, Senior Manager/Ashley Careers Program Manager, provided a personalized tour for some of our PHS seniors interested in learning about a new and exciting opportunity to apply for post-secondary, hands-on training in the field of industrial maintenance.  Students learned about The Ashley Careers Program, steps needed to complete the selective internship application, toured the facility, and learned what industrial maintenance employees do on a daily basis.

Thank you, Dena Oleson and Ashley Furniture Industries, for providing this special opportunity for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota CYF Internship Graduation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/6) Toyota Mississippi recently held a graduation ceremony for their Fall 2025 Creating Your Future Internship graduates. Congratulations to PHS senior Luis Moreno, who was one of six high school students taking part in the ceremony, after completing the 15 week internship program.

Luis received his Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification from Itawamba Community College, as well as, experienced new hire orientation and gained manufacturing experience in various departments of Toyota Mississippi.

We thank Toyota Mississippi Team Members, ICC instructors, and Express Employment Professionals for working with Luis last semester.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annie Jr. Coming in April!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18) We are excited to announce the cast for this year’s production of Annie Jr.! Congratulations to everyone who auditioned—you all did an amazing job.

We can’t wait to get started—this is going to be an incredible show! 🎶🌟]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Partners with Pontotoc Angel Tree]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/11) The PHS Student Council is spreading holiday cheer by shopping for the Pontotoc Angel Tree.  Together, we are making sure every wish is fulfilled and bringing joy to those in need this season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The MASSIVE Classroom Periodic Table]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/9) Discover the Elements! 🔍   Mrs. Jennings’ Physical Science students have just wrapped up their unit on atoms by diving into the fascinating world of elements and the periodic table! Each student took on the challenge of researching an element and crafting an informative flyer. Check out the creativity and knowledge on display as they bring the periodic table to life! #ElementExploration #ScienceIsFun]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Semester Exams and Tests]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/5) First semester classes at the high school will be wrapping up in the next two weeks.  The infographic highlights exam dates as well as the state test for the accelerated biology classes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Geometry]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) Mrs. Harlow’s class wrapped up their unit on 3-dimensional figures by drawing a gingerbread house model and then getting to build one!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Glow Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/3) PHS Sophomores were literally glowing this week when they had the opportunity to participate in a Career Expo Glow Day.  This was a fun way for the career coaches to visit with 10th graders and assess where they are individually in Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo points.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["I know her from school"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) PHS recognized students who met their Mississippi MAAP growth goals or scored proficient/advanced on one or more of last year’s state assessments (English II, Algebra I, Biology I, and U.S. History) with a school-sponsored field trip to the Malco Cinema in Oxford today, seeing the movie debut of Wicked: For Good.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CREATE Foundation Annual Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/20) PHS was well represented at the CREATE Foundation's Annual Meeting at the Cadence Bank Conference Center. Two of our PHS Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board Members, Callie Kidd and Kyleigh Conner, served as volunteers for the event.  Also, Mrs. Joy Chunn, EL Director, took the stage and served on the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund Panel portion of the program titled Driving Educational Excellence. She discussed ways the Toyota Driving Possibilities Program is benefitting students. Great job by all!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Piñata Fun]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/20) Spanish class is more than just grammar rules and pronunciation. Learning about culture and the history behind traditions is also meaningful… and fun!  Mrs Fly said, "I am so proud of all the hard work my classes put in to create their own piñatas!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Ad Deadline]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/20) The LAST DAY to purchase a senior ad in the Warrior Yearbook is November 21. You can design it yourself by going to www.yearbookforever.com or have the yearbook staff design it for you by completing the form provided by Mrs. Gersh. Prices range from $40-$200.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2135017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) PHS was well-represented at the November 11th Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase, sponsored by the CREATE Foundation,  on the ICC-Belden Campus.  Three PHS students presented slideshows concerning the tasks they completed during their 100 hour internships and what they learned from them.

Fall 2025 Frank K. Spain interns from PHS and their host sites were:
Kyleigh Conner - Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center Early Childhood Education Department
Carson Long - Glen Inmon, Pilot
Zaniya Shaw - North Mississippi Medical Center - Pontotoc Outpatient Rehabilitation

PHS is thankful to the Frank K. Spain Foundation and CREATE for providing these opportunities for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classic Book Buffet]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Mrs. Parman's English classes participated in a Classic Book Buffet in the library this week.  Students sampled a variety of books to expose them to types of literature they might not explore on their own. Students self-selected seven out of thirty-four titles considered classic literature and read for seven minutes before rotating to another option of their choice. After each reading, students wrote down their impressions of the book.  At the end of class, students discussed with their classmates their favorite and least favorite books. Several students checked out a book to continue reading.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Mock Interviews]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, presenting their resume, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer, and practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Juniors WorkKeys Test on Nov. 18]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) On Tuesday, November 18, juniors will take the ACT WorkKeys test.  ACT WorkKeys assessments measure foundational workplace skills relevant to any occupation, and can lead to a National Career Readiness Certificate.  Receiving a Silver level on the ACT WorkKeys meets one of the requirements for early release students' senior year. It is important that students are present and on time to take this assessment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Day Tribute]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) The PHS Student Council honored our local heroes by hosting its annual Veterans Day Breakfast.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Most Beautiful Pageant Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) Congratulations to all of the contestants who competed in the PHS Most Beautiful Pageant. Everyone looked absolutely stunning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to The Real World!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/5) MSU Extension Agents from Pontotoc, Calhoun, Tippah and Union Counties, presented Welcome to the Real World! to PHS's CCR students.
At different stations students learned about money management. They received assigned jobs, spent their income, registered their expenses, and updated the balances of their checkbooks. When participants ran out of money, they got a second—or third—job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oobleck Lab Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) 🎃🎩 From Page to Lab! Inspired by Bartholomew’s adventure, students delved into the mysterious world of Oobleck this Halloween. Mixing fun with learning, they unveiled the wonders of non-Newtonian fluids! #OobleckExperiment #HalloweenLab #SeussScience]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flight Instructors Serve as Guest Speakers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Miles Galloway and Michael Harvey, flight instructors for Magnolia Flight Aviation in Pontotoc, visited and spoke to a group of students with an interest in the career field of aviation.  They explained the process a person must go through to obtain a private pilot's license, spoke about the various pathways to enter the career field of aviation, and facilitated a question and answer session.

We appreciate Mr. Galloway and Mr. Harvey for providing information and serving as a resource for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rho Kappa Induction]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) On October 29th during Advisory period, the second annual Rho Kappa Honor Society members were inducted in the library. Rho Kappa is the only nationally recognized high school honor society for social studies, and Pontotoc High School is proud to host a chapter and for its members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) Through Red Ribbon Week activities, posters, and more, PHS counselors lead students in recognizing the havoc drugs and alcohol bring physically, socially, and emotionally. Students are encouraged to dress up each day to bring awareness to living drug-free.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Pontotoc College and Career Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/22) PHS Juniors and Seniors attended the Pontotoc College and Career Fair on Tuesday, October 21st. This event was sponsored by the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center and was held at the Gateway Pavilion. Over 50 organizations were on hand to provide students from PHS, NPHS and SPHS with information concerning college programs, training programs, career fields, and job opportunities. We thank all the organizations and their representatives for taking time out of their busy schedules to come and share vital information with our students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top Scores!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/22) Congratulations to these PHS students for earning a perfect score or the highest score on one of our MAAP tests last year! Well done!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) PHS Open House is October 23rd from 4:00-6:00. Parents and guardians are invited to this come-and-go event to meet with teachers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Ads]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2122625</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) Senior ads are a great way for family members or friends to give graduates a shoutout in the yearbook. Senior ads are available to purchase now until November 21. See the flyer for more info.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Principals Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2118573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) October is National Principals Month — a time to celebrate and recognize the hard work, leadership, and dedication of Pontotoc High School's principal and assistant principals. Thank you for ALL you do for our school community! 🎉]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ICC Recruiter & Delegates Speak to Seniors]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2118034</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7)  ICC recruiter, Stroud Mills, and Indian Delegates, Landon Long and Josie Warren, spoke to seniors this morning about college applications, financial aid, housing, campus life, and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2117410</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) Sophomores enjoyed the visit from the Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab on October 2nd and 3rd.  Each Sophomore had the opportunity to spend one hour rotating through skilled trade simulations and hands-on activities.  They were even given the opportunity to choose from 25 careers to experience through use of Virtual Reality headsets.

Thank you to the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund, CREATE Foundation, TVA and volunteers from Toyota Mississippi for making this special event possible!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 PHS Warrior Yearbooks]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) Buy your 2026 Warrior Yearbook by Oct. 31 to receive the early-bird price of $55. See a yearbook staffer or Mrs. Gersh if you want to purchase your yearbook with a cash/check, or purchase online at yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FEA visits Blue Mountain Christian University]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2115728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) Future Educators of America juniors and seniors went to Blue Mountain Christian University today to learn more about majoring in Education. FEA got the privilege of using the new Toyota Driving Possibilities vans, and students Jastin and Dontavious got to participate in an activity throwing a tennis ball and an egg.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fiber Splicing Rodeo]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2115619</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) Austin Gasaway and Langston Hodges participated in the Fiber Splicing Rodeo at Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center, hosted by Ole Miss and Tombigbee Electric Power Association Fiber. Students were able to learn basic fiber splicing skills with technicians from the Tombigbee Electric Power Association Fiber Team.  Once the students had basic instruction on fiber splicing techniques, each was given the opportunity to use their new skills.  The Rodeo was a part of the Digital Innovation Conference.  Way to represent, Langston and Austin!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Excited for the Arrival of BIG IDEAS!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2115475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) We are ready for the Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab to arrive!  Sophomores will be rotating through the lab this Thursday and Friday.  This fun photo booth was a great way to create some excitement for the lab's arrival.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH and PHS Cheer to Host Mini Cheer Camp October 22-24!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Mini Cheer Camp forms will go home today or tomorrow with girls in Pre-K (enrolled at PES) through 6th grade!

Forms and money are due back to the front office at PES, DT Cox, or PMS no later than Friday, October 10. 

No forms or payment should be accepted at PHS or PJH! This helps us tremendously when locating forms and payment. Please only turn them into your child's school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Warrior Yearbook, Early-bird Price!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Buy your 2026 Warrior Yearbook by Oct. 31 to receive the early-bird price of $55.  See a yearbook staffer or Mrs. Gersh if you want to purchase your yearbook with a cash/check, or purchase online at yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sgt. Halie Brown, Class Visit]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Thank you to Sgt. Halie Brown of the Mississippi Army National Guard for coming to speak to College and Career Readiness students about career opportunities and benefits of National Guard members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ashley Careers Program]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2113236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Dena Olson - Senior Manager, Talent Planning/Ashley Careers Program Manager, Dustin Wenger - Maintenance Manager and Corey Ross - Director of Reliability for Ashley Furniture Industries, all visited with PHS Seniors and spoke to them about a new career pathway opportunity for PHS graduates: The Ashley Careers Program.  This program focuses on training students directly out of high school, to become maintenance technicians. Students must apply for the program, while still in high school, and go through a selection process during the spring of their senior year.  Only 4-6 students in our area will be chosen for this specialized maintenance program.  A question and answer session was held and many students stayed after the meeting and asked additional questions, as they plan to vie for the program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blast Off!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[🌟 Mrs. Jennings's budding scientists gathered data on mass, time, and distance to uncover the mysteries of motion. Watch them soar as they apply physics in a thrilling way! 🚀📊 #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Students are Thinking Big]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2109725</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/18/25: Ivanna and Syesha have captured PHS students "Thinking Big," preparing for the future, and practicing their skills in carpentry, welding, health sciences, agriculture, agricultural power and machinery, teaching, drafting, engineering, law and public safety, early childhood education and electrical trades at the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center.  A big shout out to all of these students for encouraging their peers to "Think Big!"

Also, please be reminded that the Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab will be visiting PHS on October 2nd and 3rd and will be showcasing various technical and high skilled careers for our Sophomores.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2109175</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/17/25: The Toyota Scholarship Program application is now open.  It will close on November 3rd.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Meeting with Balfour: Preparing for Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2108057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/15/25: Seniors and early graduates met with Balfour representatives this morning to learn about ordering caps and gowns, graduation invitations, and other items pertaining to their senior year. Parents, please ask your graduate about the order packet they received and deadline dates for placing orders without additional fees. Balfour will be back on Sept. 23 at 9:30 to begin accepting orders.  Please refer to packet for full information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Internship Spotlight: Luis Moreno]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2105744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/9/25: Congratulations, Luis!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big Ideas Video!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2102875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/3/25: Throughout the month of September, PHS will be sharing videos of staff and students encouraging the student body to "Think Big" when it comes to career exploration, planning and decision making. The videos will lead up to a much anticipated visit from the Big Ideas Mobile Skills Lab on October 2nd and 3rd. While on campus, the Big Ideas staff will highlight a multitude of skilled career fields and encourage our students to "Think Big" concerning their future plans.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big Ideas!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101425</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/29/25: We are excited that the Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab will be visiting the PHS Campus and working with Sophomores on October 2nd and 3rd.  The Mobile Learning Lab is loaded with high-end skilled trades simulators designed to help learners uncover new opportunities and natural abilities they’ve never tapped into before. The technology in the Lab helps make the experience fun and engaging, while their staff goes the extra mile to provide individualized mentorship and advice.
Please check out the Big Ideas website to learn more about this unique student opportunity, which will be provided for our students through the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Together We Read! Together We Climb!"]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101198</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/29/25: The PHS Library challenged the student body as well as faculty and staff to a reading initiative to read more books this semester.  So far we are off to a phenomenal start with over 540 books checked out this month! 
The importance of reading cannot be overstated. Reading develops a multitude of skills--academically, socially, and emotionally. Let's read more together!

"Together we read. Together we climb, Warriors!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mind Mapping with Chalk]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2097622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/21/25: Mrs. Bramlett's class mind mapped with chalk connotations of "The Hearth and The Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Composite Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/12/25: Senior portraits will be taken at PHS on Monday, August 25. Please see the flyer for complete details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Solving Mysteries & Traveling the Hero's Journey]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Kelly’s English 2 classes gathered evidence and worked to make inferences and build an argument in a “Solving a Mystery” Activity last week! They were given a folder with “evidence” including instagram posts, bank statements, text messages, and more, and had to build a solid case to solve the crime! 

In Mrs. Kelly’s English 4 class, students have been learning about The Hero’s Journey, and last week they put their knowledge to the text in the form of a partner activity! 

Students watched an episode of “Bluey” titled “Curry Quest,” and then were given strips of paper with the events of the episode. They had to put the events in the correct category for The Hero’s Journey!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Career Camps]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2092831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/8/25: During the summer, several PHS students immersed themselves in career camp activities on the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University campuses. Students had the opportunity to stay on the campuses, take part in college lectures, and be involved in hands-on activities in the fields of pharmacy, culinary science, engineering, veterinary medicine and architecture.  
Thank you to the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund for providing these amazing opportunities for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Class Rocks!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2092464</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/7/25: Visual Arts 1 students painted records, CDs, and cassette tapes this week, along with rocks that they hid around campus for other students to find.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 PHS Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2070240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pontotoc High School graduation ceremony will be Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6:00pm, at the Tommy Morton Football Field.
Please see the attached info sheet and map for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook Staff Receives Award]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2066084</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/2/25: The Pontotoc High School Yearbook staff won the Wallsworth Gallery of Excellence Award for this year's Little Warrior Yearbook. It was chosen because of its high quality, creativity, theme, and structure. The staff received a letter from Don Walsworth and a plaque. Yearbooks that receive this honor are used as examples in conventions state and nationwide. Less than 5% of books published by Walsworth receive the honor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 11:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Induction Ceremony 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2066073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/2/25: Congratulations to all of the newest senior Beta Club members. Here's a few snapshots from the ceremony.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 11:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Inspires Readers]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2065953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/2/25: The PHS Student Council delivered books to D.T. Cox Elementary School to inspire young readers and promote a love of learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 09:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Testing Begins Next Week]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2064092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/29/25: Please take note of the testing schedule for the next two weeks. It's important for students to be present and arrive on time.  We are getting closer to wrapping up this school year.  Let's finish strong!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Show Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2064078</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/29/25: Congratulations to our 2025 Art Show Winners. Special thanks to Audrey Gentry, Chris Sneed, and Christy Wise for judging this year's show.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/23/25: Spring 2025 PHS Frank K. Spain Interns did a great job presenting their internship slideshow presentations at the Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase, which was held at ICC Belden. Thank you to the CREATE Foundation, the Frank K. Spain Foundation, ICC Workforce Division, and to local businesses, industries and organizations for providing these special opportunities for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEMYF Presentation to Churches United Food Depot]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/22/25: This school year, the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation raised $11,358 for their endowment fund at the CREATE Foundation. The money was divided among 14 nonprofits.  NEMYF board members from each county got to vote to decide where their county's portion of the donations would be going.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Federal Programs Parent Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2060175</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/17/25: Join the online Federal Programs Parent meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 11:30AM by scanning the QR code.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Helps with S.A.L.T.]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2059982</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/17/25: PHS Student Council served guests at the S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law Enforcement Together) luncheon on Wednesday. It was a great chance to give back and connect with the community!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Algebra 1 Benchmark Review]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2059768</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/16/25: Mr. Cross’s class played a game to review the recent Algebra I benchmark.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2059753</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/16/25: Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, presenting their resume, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer, and practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to The Real World]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2059218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/15/25: We are grateful to MSU Extension Agents Steven Tucker, Laura Reed, Cassandra Hainsworth, Victoria Sellers. Mabrey Briscoe, Mason Drewery and also to Randy Roberts of the Pontotoc Sheriff's Department for coming to  present Welcome to the Real World! to our CCR students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🖤💛Pontotoc Warrior Mini Cheer Camp 💛🖤]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2058978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/14/25: We are SO EXCITED to announce a SPRING Mini Cheer Camp!!
Please join us May 7, 8, and 9 in the junior high gym for a mini cheer camp, “skills camp!” We will be teaching motions, jumps, cheers, chants, simple stunts, and some of the band dances that the PHS Cheerleaders do on Friday nights! 
There will be a performance in the PHS gym on May 9 starting at 5 PM! Kindergarten-5th Grade are eligible!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Library Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2057806</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/10/25: April is School Library Month! The PHS library has exciting activities for everyone! From games, puzzles and chess to a fantastic selection of fiction and nonfiction books, the library is here to support our learning community. One group gathers daily for intense UNO games using the "No Mercy" cards! Others stop by to engage in refreshing activities that help recharge their minds after testing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Freshmen Class Request]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055966</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/7/25: Dr. Payne met with the 8th grade class in the junior high auditorium this morning to discuss the 5x5 schedule and to give students examples of what their ninth grade year could look like. 
Parents who will have students at PHS next year are invited to attend tonight's meeting in the high school gym at 6:00pm to learn more about the 5x5 block schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Student Council in Action]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055936</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/7/25: Our students volunteered at the 5K event to support the Regional Rehabilitation Center. We are proud to help make a difference in our community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PREPS Achievement Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/7/25: The Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools presented Pontotoc High School with two certificates based on the 2024 State Assessment: the English II Achievement Award and the Algebra I Achievement Award.  Congratulations to everyone's hard work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Course Requests for 2025-2026 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/4/25: Dr. Payne met with each grade this morning in the gym to discuss the new 5x5 block being implemented next year.  Each student received three important documents: a course workbook describing the class offerings and graduation requirements, a colored sheet of paper to write down their course requests for next year (due Friday, April 11, signed by parent/guardian), and instructions on how to input their requests into ActiveStudent.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the parent meeting on Monday, April 7 at 6:00 in the gym to learn about student schedules on the 5x5 block.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Research Post-WWI Issues in America]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055051</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/4/25: Coach Gentry's world history students visited the library yesterday to explore the various social, political, and economic issues that emerged in the United States following World War I. The goal was for students to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the country during this period and how they were addressed. In groups, students researched this information and then organized their findings on paper to present to the class]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P.R.O.M. - Please Return On Monday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2054844</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Celebrates Paraprofessionals]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2054767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MS Young Writers Poetry Festival]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2054509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coding Camp for Current 10th and 11th Grade Girls]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2051888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JumpStart ACT Test Prep]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2048689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2047806</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Secretary of State Student Ambassador Program]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2047684</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freshmen Explore Career Opportunities at Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043417</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UM Museum's Celebration of M.B. Mayfield]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2042508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual ITP Career Expo Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2042502</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Warrior Yearbooks]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2042472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/5/25: It's not too late to order a yearbook.  Visit yearbookforever.com to purchase one today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Character Autopsies]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2039889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NMMC Mentorship Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2039202</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentines for Teachers]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033895</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/14/25: Thank you, PHS PTO, for spreading love to our teachers today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRO Appreciation Day]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/14/25: PHS acknowledges and appreciates the essential role Officer Kevin Rodgers plays in fostering a positive and secure learning environment. His dedication to all our schools goes beyond duty, and we are grateful for his unwavering support and leadership.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MS Poetry Project Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/25: Congratulations to the following students for having their work published in the 2025 Mississippi Poetry Project Anthology. The theme this year was "Dreams and Wishes."
9th grade: Preston Frazier, Jude Hammer;
10th grade: Chloe Shaw, Layla Sweet, Addyson Triplett;
11th grade: Shaniya Brown, Kyleigh Conner, Haley Kennedy;
12th grade: Leah Zinn
Also a special congratulations to the statewide winners. Only three students per grade were chosen from the entire state. PHS had THREE statewide winners this year:  Shaniya Brown,  Chloe Shaw, & Addyson Triplett.  Congratulations to all these talented writers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🖤💛PHS Cheer Tryouts!💛🖤]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2017409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/25:  Pontotoc High School Cheer Tryouts for the 2025-2026 school year are set for the following dates: 

 Clinic Days: 
• Wednesday, February 26 from 3:30-5:30 pm 
• Friday, February 28 from 3:30-5:30 pm 

 Tryouts: 
• Saturday, March 1 from around 10:00 am until finished

Tryout packets and tryout fees will be due back to Mrs. Kelly no later than Friday, February 21!  We hope to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Diamond Girls 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2029387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/6/25: We are thrilled to announce the 2025 PHS Diamond Girls! As Diamond Girls, these students will play an important role in promoting team spirit, assisting with game-day operations, and representing our program with pride and enthusiasm. We look forward to a fantastic season ahead!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top Career Expo Point Earners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2028517</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/5/25: The PHS Sophomore Class earned 39,276 points in the 2024-2025 Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo.  Prize drawings will be held soon to see which students in our region won Apple product prizes.
Top point earners from PHS were Syesha Smith, Faith Tzib and Kameron Murillo.  Congratulations to each of them for leading their class in points and each receiving a Wal-Mart gift card. Also, congratulations to the PHS Class of 2027, as a whole, for their point earnings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Yearbook Ad Deadline Friday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2027821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/4/25: Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate your graduate in the 2025 Warrior Yearbook.  Be sure to submit your form to Mrs. Gersh by this Friday! You can also purchase a Senior Ad online (and you have the option to design it yourself) at www.yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Counselor's Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2027750</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/4/25: PHS wishes Kelli Warren and Penny Kidd a Happy School Counselor's Week!  THANK YOU for ALL you do!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Macromolecule Review Walk]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shakespeare in Seconds]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025422</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crucible Gallery Walk]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Yearbook Ads]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025296</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 hgersh@pontotoc.k12.ms.us (See attached PDF)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vet Camp Scholarships]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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: vetcamp@cvm.msstate.edu.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Themis Law Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Camps at Ole Miss this Summer]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Pontotoc Youth Leadership Council Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2020896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Rocks!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2018018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Haven't Bought a Yearbook Yet? There's still time!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2018010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Make Up School Day Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2017098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/13/25:  Students will have the opportunity to make up their school day pictures on Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 in the morning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Paying Attention to the Details]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2016682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/13/25: Mrs. Kelly’s English 3 class gathered evidence and worked to make inferences and build an argument in a “Solving a Mystery” Activity last week! They were given a folder with “evidence” including instagram posts, bank statements, text messages, and more, and had to build a solid case to solve the crime!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEMYF Service Project]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010334</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/19/24: During their December meeting, Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board Members from Marshall, Oktibbeha, Pontotoc, Tippah, Tishomingo and Union Counties brought paper, markers and index cards for the Regional Rehabilitation Center staff to use during therapy work.  RRC Executive Director Robby Parman shared with the students about the work of the organization and accepted these service project items.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Have you bought your PHS Warrior Yearbook yet?]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2009094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/16/24: Yearbooks are still $60 for this week only! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or send payment to Mrs. Gersh in the FredEx Building, Room 301.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Student Council Shops for Angel Tree]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2009033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/16/24: The PHS Student Council is spreading holiday cheer by shopping for the Pontotoc Angel Tree.  Together, we are making sure every wish is fulfilled and bringing joy to those in need this season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota CYF Internship Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2009015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/16/24: Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Fall 2024 Creating Your Future Internship graduates on December 12th at the Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs.  Congratulations to PHS senior Jose Solis who was one of seven high school students completing the 15 week internship program. Jose received his Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification from Itawamba Community College, as well as, experienced new hire orientation and gained manufacturing experience in various departments of Toyota Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rural Medical and Science Scholars Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2007508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/11/24: The Rural Medical and Science Scholars Camp application is now open.  This camp is for current juniors (next school year's seniors) interested in pursuing health science careers. Applicants must have a 20 or above on the ACT.  Juniors should click below to read more and see if they are interested in applying.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Yearbooks]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2006356</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/9/24: Yearbooks are still $60 for only 2 more weeks! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com or send payment to Mrs. Gersh in the FredEx Building, Room 301.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Have you bought a yearbook?]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2004783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/5/24: It's not too late to buy a yearbook.  Visit yearbookforever.com to purchase one for your high school student.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Dates!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2002135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/2/24: Please take note of the fall semester dates for state tests and final exams. Parents, remind students to charge their chromebooks, get a good night of rest, and eat a good breakfast before testing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS People of the Year, 2024-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/22/24: Congratulations to the following for their outstanding work and contributions to the Pontotoc High School community!
Teacher of the Year - Ella Taylor
Paraprofessional of the Year - Angie Gillen
Nutrition Provider of the Year - Casie Floyd
Parent of the Year - Amanda Kyle]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mitosis Cookie Lab: A Sweet Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000566</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/22/24: Today in Mrs. Jennings' biology class, students had an amazing time with their Mitosis Cookie Lab! Students worked together in teams to create a delicious representation of the stages of mitosis using cookies and icing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000450</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/22/24: During the course of this semester, College and Career Readiness classes have been learning real world skills that will help them put their best foot forward in the workplace and life in general.  As part of this  learning process, they were given the opportunity to do a mock interview.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thankful Hearts]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1999013</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/20/24: "Any way you slice it . . . we are thankful for you!" PHS faculty and staff enjoyed mini pies today provided by the PHS PTO and administration team.  We are grateful to be a part of a community and education team with heart.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Today's Menu is . . . Chick-fil-A!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1998969</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/20/24: PHS celebrated students success on last years MAAP test with a lunch from Chick-fil-A. Congratulations, students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WorkKeys Test]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1998027</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/18/24: All juniors will take the ACT WorkKeys test on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  They should be prepared to arrive on time with a fully charged chromebook.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Glow Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1996149</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/14/24: November 12th was Career Expo Glow Day.  Career Coaches visited Sophomore classrooms and rewarded students who had 50 or more points in the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo.
121 Sophomores received candy or a pencil
86 Sophomores received glow bracelets or glow sticks
The Sophomore with the most points in each classroom received a small novelty trophy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Day]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994690</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/11/24: PHS students joyfully honored our military veterans this morning.  Student Council helped host the Veterans Day breakfast at the Community House, and the PHS band marched in the parade and played service songs at the square. THANK YOU, veterans, for your service!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spain Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/11/24: Fall 2024 PHS Frank K. Spain Interns did a great job presenting their internship slideshow presentations at ICC Belden on November 7th at the Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase. Congratulations to Dalton Robbins, Aragorn Medina, Lennon Whitehead, Austin Grant, Gabe McGloflin, Andrew Chrestman and Austin Brown. Thank you to the CREATE Foundation and to the Frank K. Spain Foundation for providing these special opportunities for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Pep Rally]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1993695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/8/24: Senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members were celebrated Thursday at the glow-in-the-dark pep rally.  The student body had lots of laughs watching their grade representatives compete in musical chairs and enjoyed watching the slideshow honoring those seniors.  Big congratulations to the football team for winning their game against Clarksdale!  Next stop is Cleveland Central as the PHS Warriors advance to the playoffs!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Biology Beetles]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/5/24: Coach Gory's biology class learned more about speciation, how a new kind of plant or animal species is created, with a hands-on activity using the Skittles colors to represent a different species of beetles. The "beetles" live together on a small island and become separated by geographical barriers.  Students observe and record how each color is impacted by environmental pressures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Ads]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1990242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/1/24: Senior ads are a great way for family members or friends to give their graduate a special shoutout in the yearbook. Ads are available for purchase from now until February 7. Students should receive a form from one of their teachers within the next week.  Extra copies will be available on the office ledge and from Mrs. Gersh. Limited space is available in the yearbook, so they will be first come, first serve. Turn in ads to Mrs. Gersh or purchase a senior ad online (and design it yourself if you wish) at yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook Early-Bird Price Ends Today]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/24: Be sure to buy your 2025 Warrior Yearbook TODAY!
Purchase online at yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Balfour Orders]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988642</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/30/24: The Balfour representative will be on campus Thursday, October 31 to take senior orders and letterman jacket orders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect Scores]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/28/24: Congratulations to these students who had perfect scores on MAAP tests!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholarships]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/28/24: Multiple scholarship opportunities through the CREATE Foundation are now open for applications.  Students should check their email from Mrs. Dale for complete information. See attached list.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don't let the lowest price pass you by!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1986589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/25/24: Buy your 2025 Warrior yearbook ASAP.  The $55 early bird price will expire on Halloween.  Buy online at yearbookforever.com or send your payment to Mrs. Gersh!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT for Juniors!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/24/24: PHS Juniors will take the ACT at school on Tuesday, October 29.  It is important they are here and on time! There many ways to prepare. Students should reference their email for test prep suggestions.  The PHS library has a wide variety of test prep books available for check out as well.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Track Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985278</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/23/24: Track tryouts will be held November 13 & 14, 3:15pm - 4:30pm at the PHS Track and Field.  All athletes must possess a current  physical before trying out.  Only those who make the track team will have track during the 4th block.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Balfour Meets With Seniors]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/23/24: This morning, the Balfour representative met with seniors and early graduates to give them a graduation order packet and to discuss the different packages available for purchase.  He will return next week on 10/31/24 to take orders.  Please make sure your graduate shares this information packet with you ASAP. Many items are optional, but the cap, gown, and diploma are items all seniors should order.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Bird Price Will Expire Soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985136</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/23/24: If you haven't bought your PHS Warrior yearbook yet, plan to soon!  The early-bird price of $55 will increase after Oct. 31!
Buy online at yearbookforever.com or you can send cash/check to Mrs. Gersh, the yearbook adviser.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 28 - Nov. 1]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1984245</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Red Ribbon Campaign is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States. PHS promotes a safe and healthy learning environment and knowledge about drug free choices. Check out the flyer for the dress up days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc High School Most Beautiful Pageant ✨]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1983709</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/21/24: The pageant will be MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11.  There will be an interest meeting today at break in the Commons to pick up paperwork. All forms and payment are due back to Mrs. Kelly by Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This year there will be a separate division for each grade level, and special awards that will be awarded to girls from all grade levels. Please see Mrs. Kelly for a packet.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Algebra 3 Applies Learning Outside]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979329</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/10/24: Mrs. Bean’s Algebra 3 classes measured the flag pole at the soccer field using tape measures, rulers, and angle gauges. The students used right triangle trigonometry, similar triangles, and the Boy Scout method to estimate the height of the pole.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[English Fun and Games]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1978659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/9/24: Mrs. Kelly’s English III class completed a board game project as their midterm! Students were allowed to base their board game off of any of the literary eras of American literature that have been covered in class, including Hamilton/American Documents (Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence/Reynolds Pamphlet/Etc.), The Crucible, Little Women, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Masque of the Red Death. Students had to do everything from designing the board game, to creating the board, creating the game pieces, writing content questions for the game, writing the instructions, and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CREATE Foundation's Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1978059</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/8/24: The CREATE Foundation's Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation (NEMYF) held its annual leadership retreat on the afternoon of October 6th in Tupelo.  NEMYF is proud to have 66 board members representing 34 schools and 15 counties in Northeast Mississippi this year.  NEMYF board members representing the Pontotoc City School District are: Luke Blanchard, Kyleigh Conner, Mary-Margaret Deaton, Mallie Maffett, Zach Todd, and Lennon Whitehead.  Thank you to these students for representing us so well.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DNA Karyotyping]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1976508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/4/24: Students in Coach Gory's biology classes completed karyotyping charts to determine which chromosome pairs are responsible for abnormalities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Yearbooks!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/3/24: The early-bird price for the 2025 Warrior Yearbook is $55 until the end of October.  Be sure to buy your yearbook before this deal expires!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Understanding the Causes of WWI]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1971907</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/26/24: Yesterday, Coach Gentry's world history classes came to the library to collaboratively explore and analyze the complex causes of WWI, focusing on militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism, and how those factors contributed to the outbreak of war. Each group created a poster highlighting these causes to present to their class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Outside Inspiration]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1971608</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/25/24: Today in Creative Writing Mrs. Bramlett's students went outside to brainstorm in nature.  This experience allowed students to come up with more vivid details when writing poetry and short stories about nature.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/25/24: PHS Juniors and Seniors attended the Pontotoc College and Career Fair on Monday, September 23rd.  This event was sponsored by the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center and was held at the Gateway Pavilion.  Over 45 organizations were on hand to provide students from PHS, NPHS and SPHS with information concerning college programs, career fields, and job opportunities.  We thank all the organizations and their representatives for taking time out of their busy schedules to come and share vital information with our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Student Reads Her Poem at MS Book Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/20/24:  Chloe Shaw presented her poem, “Fire,” at the MS Book Festival this past weekend at the MS State Capitol building. The MS Poetry Project invited all statewide winners to read their poems at this prestigious event attended by award-winning authors, who received copies of the students' poem anthology!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Driving Possibilities! This is Just the Beginning!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1969227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/20/24: At the Toyota "Driving Possibilities" event on Wednesday, PHS students Jose Solis and Cheyenne Elgin, along with career coaches Mrs. Dale and Mr. Westbrook, shared ways the high school connects students with STEM opportunities through the internship program and summer camp opportunities. Other high school and district faculty, staff, and students attended to share and celebrate this incredible partnership!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College & Career Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1956242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/24: Next week! Juniors and seniors will go to the College & Career Fair on September 23rd at the Pontotoc Gateway Pavilion.  They will meet representatives from colleges, the military, and local industries, as well as learn about programs and scholarships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:57:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safety Ed Visits Fire Station]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/24: Coach Turner's safety ed. class learned about the career path to become a fireman. They learned how to use the equipment and gear. They discussed fire safety at home and common hazards for drivers that cause accidents. Thank you to the firemen who collaborated on this lesson to make it a memorable experience for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:26:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Warrior Yearbooks on Sale NOW!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/24: The time is now to purchase a 2025 Warrior Yearbook for the early-bird price of $55 until October 31. Buy online at yearbookforever.com or send your cash/check to Mrs. Gersh, the high school yearbook adviser.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:17:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🖤💛HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS💛🖤]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1968225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/18/24: Homecoming T-shirts are officially on sale! Order forms will still go out to all of the schools on Monday, but if you want to save the hassle of sending the form and money to the school, you can simply order from the website below!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:45:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teachers Leading Teachers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/18/24:  Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Chunn led teacher PLC meetings this week, exploring different ways to teach in the high school classroom in order for all students to achieve more success. Mrs. Armstrong shared strategies for utilizing  small groups (collaborative groups, student-led groups, and teacher-led groups) to provide targeted support for students.  Mrs. Chunn shared information and guidelines on the EL Newcomer Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:26:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Alumni Cheer Event]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/18/24: The PHS Cheerleaders would like to extend an invitation to ALL PHS CHEER ALUMNI to participate in the first annual Alumni Cheer Event on Friday, Nov. 1. Register soon! The cost of $30 includes a shirt, face tattoo, and admission to the football game for the participant.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Leading & Learning]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/24: Students prepare to write essays in Mrs. Bramlett’s class by breaking down the MAAP writing rubric and putting together presentations on different sections using reciprocal teaching to teach classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:59:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College & Career Readiness Guest Speaker]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1965604</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/24: Thank you to Anna Crudup, North Mississippi Health Services recruiter, for visiting PHS and speaking about job shadowing and career opportunities at North Mississippi Medical Center Facilities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:28:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS PTO Cookout]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/24: The PHS faculty, staff, and friends enjoyed grilled hamburgers with all the fixings last Friday provided by the PHS PTO.  Thank you for such a delicious lunch!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2nd Annual English Proficiency Celebration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/10/24: Pontotoc City School District celebrated students who made great advancements and scored proficient in reading, writing, and overall on the spring assessments of the English Language Proficiency Test. The guest speaker, recent graduate David Gaspar-Hernandez,  shared his personal story of being an English Learner and encouraged students to continue to work hard and believe they could accomplish great things in their lives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:31:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mobile Skills Laboratory]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/10/24: Several PHS students,  who serve as career delegates at the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center, assisted with today's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Mobile Skills Laboratory.  The Mobile Skills Laboratory is housed on the PRCTC campus and was provided for Pontotoc County and City students by grant funding through Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC and the Wanek Family Foundation. Many dignitaries were at the event including Ron Wanek, Founder and Chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries, and Governor Tate Reeves.  Career delegates served as greeters, tour guides, distributed refreshments, and videoed the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:06:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["I've Got My Eye on You"]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1963886</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/10/24: This week, Visual Arts 1 students are working on their drawing and blending skills, drawing dragon eyes and shading using oil pastels.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:25:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Librarians Learn at LAMP]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1963730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/10/24: The Pontotoc City School Librarians attended the annual LAMP conference in Oxford yesterday. The Library and Media Professionals (LAMP) Tour is a workshop designed to increase and improve the awareness and understanding of the role of librarians in the state of Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:59:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GOING FOR THE GOLD! Homecoming Week: October 7-10]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1959734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/3/24: Save the dates and start planning those Homecoming outfits!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:17:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mapping the Travels of Odysseus]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1960345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/4/24: Mrs. Taylor's class completed their Mapping the Travels of Odysseus projects last week. After reading about Odysseus' complex (and sometimes confusing) journey home following the Trojan War, the students organized the events in chronological order and found text evidence to support their reasoning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:25:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/4/24: On Friday, August 31st, 35 enthusiastic young women journeyed to Mississippi University for Women to participate in the SK Kovalevsky Mathematics Competition. The day began with a challenging exam, followed by an inspiring talk from guest speaker Dr. Clifton Wingard, who discussed the intriguing world of patterns and problem-solving. Participants then engaged in three interactive small group sessions, exploring a variety of mathematical games, including "GO", Pentominoes, and Sudoku puzzles. The event concluded with the awarding of scholarships to the top performers, celebrating their exceptional mathematical talents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:37:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Open House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/4/24:  Parents and guardians are invited to open house at PHS this Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30-6:30pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:11:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How Fast Can You Speak Shakespeare?]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1959656</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/3/24: In Mrs. Kelly's English IV Class, students participated in "32 Second Macbeth," as an introduction to the Macbeth Unit! Students were broken into groups, and given a "script" that contained the most important lines from the play. As a group, they chose their "parts" and then they rehearsed their lines as a group, with the goal of reciting all of the lines (as well as acting out a few things) in 32 seconds or less!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:21:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Excited about English]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/28/24: Students in Mrs. Armstrong's English II class, are kicking off their next passage with an interactive, hands-on pre-reading activity designed to spark curiosity and get everyone thinking deeply about the themes being explored.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:10:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stages of a Narrative]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1957561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/28/24: Mrs. Kelly's English III class worked on identifying the stages of a narrative by evaluating textual evidence, then deciding where it belongs within the stages of the plot.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Homecoming Court]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1957515</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/28/24: Congratulations to the following students!  The PHS Homecoming Court will be presented at the Homecoming Football Game on October 10th against New Hope.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:18:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1956418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/26/24: PHS will host an Open House on Thursday, September 5 from 5:30-6:30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:38:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Day Pictures!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendar for school day pictures!
Sept. 9:  9th-11th Grades
Sept. 16: Senior Girls - Drape
Sept. 17: Senior Boys - Tux]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:19:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Students Use Dry-Erase Desks to Review]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1955173</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/23/24: Mrs. White's Algebra students worked in pairs to review their Unit 1 material.  Utilizing new dry-erase desks, students grabbed dry-erase markers from bags at each desk and began working problems and comparing results. Students asked each other questions and helped those needing to make corrections.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:18:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Library Orientation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/23/24: English I students in Mrs. Bramlett's and Mrs. Taylor's classes visited the high school library this week to learn about the variety of resources the PHS library has to offer students and to put library skills to the test with a scavenger hunt, using the online catalog to find books.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:58:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voter Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/14/24: Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk Melinda Nowicki
 met with the senior class this morning to give the students the opportunity to register to vote.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:28:12 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/8/24: PHS Senior Leah Zinn participated in the Girls State weeklong summer leadership program at Ole Miss, sponsored by Mississippi's American Legion Auxiliary. Leah and other delegates at Girls State took on roles in a bipartisan political system, electing leaders and presenting a political platform for consideration by the total group.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:10:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Camp Spotlight: Adam Rodgers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/6/24: PHS Sophomore Adam Rodgers took part in the Engineering Summer Academy at the University of Mississippi.  He was able to take part in lectures and activities and experience what it is like to be an engineering major at Ole Miss.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:21:58 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/5/24: It's not too late to join choir.  Come to after-school rehearsal on Monday, August 12 from 3:30-4:30 in the Junior High, Room 102.  Email Mrs. Kara Russell if you have any questions. kdrussell@pontotoc.k12.ms.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:47:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Camp Spotlight: Ellie Swain]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/5/24: Ellie Swain took part in the Environmental Engineering Camp at the University of Mississippi this summer. She learned about the  many ways environmental science is applied in the field of engineering.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:56:09 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/5/24: On the first day of school, Mrs. Kelly’s English three and English four classes completed an escape room to learn about all of the routines, rules, and procedures for the semester in her class. The students had a great time, and got to know each other better through a “get to know you” bingo game, completed scavenger hunt for classroom resources, and did a syllabus close read for the class. We are so excited for what this semester will bring!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:57:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Spotlight: Samari Berry]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/2/24: PHS Senior Samari Berry was one of 21 students from across the state to complete the Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program at Mississippi State University this summer.  She gained college credit while investigating careers in the medical field.  Congratulation, Samari!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:11:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947059</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/2/24: Dr. Payne, along with Assistant Principals Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Mask, and senior counselor Mrs. Kidd, welcomed the senior class back to school during an assembly Friday morning.  Each grade met with the principals and counselors as they presented expectations to students with goals of a successful school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:38:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Test Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1918734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/29/24: MAAP and AP tests will begin next week. The days leading up to test days are very important.  Encourage your student to get plenty of rest, be present and on time.  Let's finish strong!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:18:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Internship Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1921882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/3/24: Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Spring 2024 Creating Your Future Internship graduates May 2nd at the Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs.  Congratulations to PHS senior Kamaij Johnson who was one of the seven high school students completing the 15 week internship program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:53:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1921878</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/3/24: Congratulations to PHS junior, Samari Berry, for being accepted into the Summer 2024 Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program. As a Rural Medical & Science Scholar, Samari will be part of a 2 week residential summer program at Mississippi State University.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:49:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEMYF Awards $6,600 to Non-Profits]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1921876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/3/24: The Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board had the special privilege of awarding $6,600 in grants to representatives of 15 nonprofits across 15 counties in Northeast Mississippi.  NEMYF Board Member and PHS junior Lennon Whitehead was on hand for the awarding of  $440 to C.A.T.C.H. Kids of Pontotoc County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:46:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Artshow Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1918596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/29/24: The PHS Art Show displayed the many talents and abilities of our student artists. Judged by local artists, winning artwork received ribbons in categories of charcoal, colored pencil, crayon, ink, maker, mixed media, oil pastel, paint, pencil, printmaking, scratchboard, and watercolor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1916932</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/24/24: Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews in the PHS Library on April 24th.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, presenting their resume, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer,  and practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:59:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1916309</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/23/24: PHS was well represented at the Frank K. Spain Internship Showcase, sponsored by the CREATE Foundation, at the Tupelo CDF building on April 22nd.  Nine PHS students presented slideshows concerning the tasks they completed during their 100 hour internships and what they learned from them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:25:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benchmark Tests This Week]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1915539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/22/24: PHS students will take benchmark tests on the following days: Tuesday - Algebra 1; 
Wednesday - English 2; 
Thursday - Biology and US History.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:42:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[“All children, except one, grow up.”]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1907415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/24: UPDATED: The PHS theater production of Peter Pan, an adaptation of J.M. Barrie's novel, is now showing! All PCSD students will have the opportunity to see the play for $2 on April 18 or 19. Public performances will be $5 admission on April 19th at 7pm, April 20th at 2pm and 7pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:42:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Physics Study Sound Waves]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1914003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/24: PHS physics students have been studying sound waves, particularly resonance in open tubes. FBC Pontotoc allowed students access to the pipe room behind the pulpit in the sanctuary. School nurse and organist Mitzi Russell played the organ and explained how it functions by forcing air through the pipes. Pipes range from the size of a pencil to taller than 8 ft.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:35:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Serves at SALT]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1913904</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/24: Several PHS Student Council members volunteered to serve lunch at the SALT program (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) at the Pontotoc Agri-Center on April 17.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:48:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Diamond Girls Celebrated on Senior Day]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1913952</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/24: During the last regular season home game, PHS Seniors Elizabeth Dowdy and Mollie Butler were honored for their consistent contributions to the PHS Baseball program over the years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:56:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 Employment Expo]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1913655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/17/24: The Pontotoc County Chamber/Main Street Association sponsored an Employment Expo for all seniors in the Pontotoc City and County Schools on April 16th at the First Baptist Church Gym in Pontotoc.  Many businesses and industries were on hand to inform students about local jobs that are available to them for long term employment, summer employment, or employment while they attend college. Training options were also highlighted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Call!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1912535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/15/24: Don't miss your last opportunity to buy a 2024 Warrior Yearbook!  Buy online at www.yearbookforever.com or send your cash/check to the high school to purchase by May 1st.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:47:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class Rings]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1909820</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/9/24: Sophomores met with the Balfour representative to learn about ordering class rings. The school's Balfour representative will return on Friday, April 12th at 9:30 to take orders. Must pay $100 deposit to place order.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:24:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Helps with RRC 5K]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1909729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/9/24: Our PHS Student Council did an outstanding job volunteering at the annual Regional Rehab 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, April 6.  The volunteers this year were London Harris, Abigail Gillespie, Josie Warren, Ava Robbins, Anna Reid Crane, Caden Clements, John Paul Burton, and Benjamin Ross.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:04:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS 2024 Art Show - Call for Submissions]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904419</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/27/24: The PHS Art Show will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 5-7p.m. in the FredEx Building. See the works of talented student artists & get creative with fun arts & crafts for all ages.  Artworks will be judged by local artists: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ribbons in each category, plus 1 best of show ribbon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:03:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Seniors: Employment Expo!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1906194</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/2/24: Save the date! Don't miss the chance to attend this job fair, where you can meet face to face with employers and learn about local summer, part time, and full time job openings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:05:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 Warrior Yearbook]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/27/24: Don't miss your chance! Buy your 2024 Warrior Yearbook today!  www.yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:25:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AP Chemistry Students Study Water Quality]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/20/24: PHS AP Chemistry students are partnering with Ole Miss through a grant with the EPA to do a water quality study at the lake at Howard Stafford Park. Students collect water samples and test for nitrates, nitrites, and phosphates which provide the nutrients for microorganisms that feed small fish and invertebrates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cyber Security Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1900386</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/18/24: The Center for Cyber Education is offering a FREE, overnight cybersecurity camp for upcoming 10th-12th graders on MSU’s campus. The camp will be June 18-21, 2024. The camp will offer engaging and hands-on activities like an escape room that center around cybersecurity and AI concepts learned during the camp. It will be a fun learning experience for all involved. The application deadline is April 12. Spots are limited!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Project]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1896175</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/7/24: Mr. Stephens' creative writing class worked on a reading fair project this nine weeks. As they have studied the elements of a story, the students checked out a book of their choice, pulled the different story elements out, and then explained the structure of their book to their classmates. The goal was to test what they know while fostering a love for reading.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:14:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tuning In]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1894855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/5/24: Mrs. Taylor's 4th block listened in to their classmates performance at the MHSAA State Concert Evaluations while they worked.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:57:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1894783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/5/24: On February 14th, teachers, students, and career coaches  had special guests Bank Teller Supervisor Virginia Crawford and Loan Officer Ryne Franklin of Bank of Pontotoc.  They talked about all the different career opportunities  in the banking industry, their own career paths, and the importance of managing finances. They taught our students how to make out a check, manage accounts, and much more.  They also shared the importance of having good people skills and soft skills. They even had special prizes for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:05:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ITP Career Expo Luncheon]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1894760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/5/24: PHS was well represented at the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Luncheon at Cadence Bank Conference Center on February 27th.  ITP Career Expo prize drawing winners, their parents and their school champions were invited to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:51:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Dance Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1892224</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/29/24: Students interested in trying out for the PHS Dance team should mark their calendars! Dance clinic will be held on April 4 & 5 from 3:30-5:00.  Tryouts will be April 6 at 10:30.  All events will take place in the high school gym.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:41:06 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/29/24: Kye Webb paged for Beth Luther-Waldo last week and shared his experiences at the Mississippi State Capitol, including his participation in the Ag Commissioner's Youth Advisory Council.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:39:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Celebrates SRO]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/26/24: Students and staff showed their appreciation of school resource officer, Kevin Rodgers, last week through "Thank You" post-its acknowledging his hard work and commitment to safety of everyone on campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:09:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Themis Law Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/22/24:  Themis Law Camp in Tupelo is a day camp on June 24-27 for students in 9th-12th grade interested in working in the field of law.  Students must provide their own transportation back and forth each day and will receive a certificate at the end of the camp if they have been present each day for all sessions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:29:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tek2Go Summer Camp Opportunity]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1886302</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/16/24: More summer camp opportunities have opened to students in Lee, Itawamba, Chickasaw, Monroe, Pontotoc and Union Counties. The Tek2Go Summer Camp deadline to register is April 26. The camp will fill up fast so get your registration in early!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:49:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Walmart Distribution Center Class Visit]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/12/24: On February 7th career coaches had special guest Julia Faulkner, Human Resource Management of Walmart Distribution Center, as our "Workforce Wednesday" speaker.  Mrs. Faulkner talked about the rich history of Walmart and how important distribution and logistics is. Mrs. Faulkner talked about all the job opportunities the Distribution Center has to offer such as: truck driving, human resources, order filling, forklift drivers, industrial maintenance, accounting, office administration, and many more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:14:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Taking Physics Outside]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/8/24: PHS physics students studied projectile motion this week. They put their skills to the test hitting golf balls and kicking soccer balls. Students collected data and were able to determine the horizontal and vertical components of the projectile's velocity. They were also able to determine the launch angle of each projectile.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:36:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday Guest Ben Russell of Winchester]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1880813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/6/24:  On January 31, Pontotoc High School career coaches had special guest Ben Russell of Winchester come and speak to students about the history of Winchester and all the different career opportunities Winchester offers, from production workers, to engineers, to IT personnel, industrial maintenance, human resource, and accountants.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:11:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MS Poetry Project: Who I Am statewide winners!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1879991</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/5/24: PHS is proud to announce Chloe Shaw is a 9th grade winner of the MS Poetry Project. Statewide winners will receive certificates of congratulations and will be invited to share their winning poems at a reading to be announced. All school-wide winners (not just the statewide winners) will have their poems published in the Mississippi Poetry Project anthology. Every student in the anthology will receive a copy. Congratulations to Chloe, and to all of our talented writers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:55:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Participants Recognized]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1879698</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/5/24: Congratulations to the PHS Sophomore Class for having 100% participation in the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo.  They also finished second place in points in our 17 county area by earning a total of 42,458 points.  80 of the PHS Sophomores had 120 or more points, which qualifies them for upcoming prize drawings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:12:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Annual Dress Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878253</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/1/24: On Saturday, March 2 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at PHS, prom dresses and accessories will be available at no cost.  This event is hosted by Katherine Adams & sponsored by Mrs. Bramlett with FEA.  You do not have to be a student at PHS to get a dress.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:41:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Design Discovery Architecture Camp Opportunity at Mississippi State University]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/1/24: The major goal of Design Discovery Camp at the Mississippi State University School of Architecture is to simulate the information, skill, and intensity required for an architectural education and to give clear insight into the practice of architecture. With this experience, it will be possible for the participants to make an informed career decision about architecture and its related disciplines.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:42:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vet Camp at MSU]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1877152</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/31/24: The Toyota Wellspring funded veterinary medicine camp application has opened at Mississippi State University.  Toyota Wellspring provides first come, first served camp scholarship funding for students who are currently in 6th-11th grades.  If your child is interested in the camp and you are interested in your child receiving full scholarship assistance, please indicate they are a student residing in Pontotoc, Lee or Union counties on the application.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:59:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wanek Scholarship through Ashley Furniture]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1876851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/30/24: Are you majoring in one of these fields of study?
Automation Technology, Automation & Robotics, Carpentry, Commercial Driving, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical, Electromechanical, Engineering (Automation, Computer, Design, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC, Interior Design, Information Technology (IT), IoT (Internet of Things) Machine Tooling, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Welding & Fabrication. If so, the Wanek Scholarship from Ashley Furniture may be for you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:54:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[APPALACHIAN ACADEMY]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1876814</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/30/24: High school students are eligible for two unique summer camp opportunities:  Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge and Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy.  Click the links to learn more about these opportunities. Please note the Friday, Feb. 2 deadline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:20:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ashley Scholarship for Dependents]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1875818</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/29/24: Ashley Grant In Aid Scholarship applications are now available for students whose parent/guardian works at Ashley Furniture Industries.  If a parent/guardian works at Ashley, students may submit their applications until the March 15th deadline.  March 15th is during spring break, so the earlier the better.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:55:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don't miss this opportunity!  CREATE/Toyota Wellspring Scholarship Funded Career Camps at Ole Miss]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1863010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/26/24: 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).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:01:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Ad Deadline]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1875185</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/26/24: The LAST DAY to purchase a senior ad in the Warrior Yearbook is February 2.  You can design it yourself by going to www.yearbookforever.com or have the yearbook staff design it for you by completing the form provided by Mrs. Gersh.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:16:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Warrior Yearbook]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1863481</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/8/24: The school year is halfway over! Don't miss your chance to buy the 2024 Warrior Yearbook.  Go to www.yearbookforever.com to place your order.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:09:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District Closed January 17, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1869275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The closure is due to the continued dangerous weather conditions. This closure is implemented for the safety of all students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Internship]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1863470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/8/24: One of our Senior Warriors has completed the interview process and has been accepted into the Spring 2024 Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program. Kamaij Johnson will be taking part in a 15 week paid internship program at Toyota Mississippi and Itawamba Community College.  He will be working toward his Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification for five weeks, doing a two week Toyota Orientation, and then doing two week rotations in the stamping,  body weld, paint, and assembly production departments of Toyota.  Congratulations, Kamaij!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:03:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Internship Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860163</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/19/23: Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Fall 2023 Creating Your Future Internship graduates December 18th at the Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs.  Congratulations to PHS seniors Talen Berry and Jatazia Hoover who were two of the five high school students completing the 15 week internship program.

Talen and Jatazia received their Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification from Itawamba Community College, as well as, experienced new hire orientation and gained manufacturing experience in various departments of Toyota Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:24:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ICC President Visits]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1856201</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/8/23: Dr. Jay Allen, President of Itawamba Community College visited PHS and spoke to seniors about the ICC environment and discussed the types of opportunities that ICC has to offer students. He encouraged them to job shadow in different career fields and to come and visit ICC and tour the campuses. Ultimately, he invited them to become a part of the ICC family.

Also visiting were Chloe Hester, ICC recruiter, and some of the ICC Indian Delegates.  It was great to have Abi Grace Warren on campus and PHS graduates Ella Huey and Jasmier Coleman back on campus to speak about the positive attributes of ICC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:09:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Santa's Elves]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1856176</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/8/23: Sponsors Mr. Varnon and Mrs. Parman took the PHS Student Council shopping for the Angel Tree at the mall this week.  The students enjoyed the experience of personally helping our Pontotoc community and having the opportunity to bring joy to others!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:43:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1854747</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/6/23: On November 29th Human Resources/Corporate Affairs Analyst and Director of the Toyota "Creating Your Future Internship" Derric Morrison came and spent time with our students. Mr. Morrison informed our students about the internship. Pontotoc High School has had several students in the past participate in this internship as well as two students Jatazia Hoover and Talen Berry, who are participating currently. Mr. Morrison also shared information about the many career opportunities that TMMS has to offer, the importance of making a good first impression, and how being committed to having good soft skills can lead to elevation in the workforce.  We thank Mr. Morrison for taking time out to inform and encourage our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:24:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Internship Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/5/23: Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Frank K. Spain Foundation interns from PHS for completing their internships and presenting their final projects.  The Spain Foundation Internship Showcase was held at the CREATE Foundation in Tupelo on December 4th at 4:00 p.m.    Averi Bridgman was supervised on her internship by Brandy Easterling at NMMC Pontotoc Wellness Center and Fabiola Chaperno was supervised on her internship by Jana Call at RedMed Urgent Clinic of Pontotoc. These young ladies represented PHS well at the Spain Foundation Internship Showcase and did a great job presenting information concerning the activities they took part in during their internship experiences.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:42:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1853556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/4/23: The Northeast MS Youth Foundation board members selected to support the Regional Rehabilitation Center as one of the nonprofits for their December service project,  They brought board games and office supplies to their monthly meeting to support therapy provided at Regional Rehab and their guest speaker for the meeting was RRC's Director, Mr. Robby Parman.   PHS students Lennon Whitehead, MacKenzie McGuirt and Anna Reid Crane serve on the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board, which is made up of 65 students representing 16 counties in NEMS and 32 high schools. They are shown with other NEMYF board members at their December board member meeting, presenting the items to Mr. Parman.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:31:56 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/1/23: Mrs. Bean’s Algebra 2 students recently studied statistics and probability. They surveyed people by asking random questions. They also performed experimental probability in classroom. They used google sheets to create graphs and prepared a slideshow of their findings. They then presented their findings to their class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:09:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1852255</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/1/23: Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's CCR students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, presenting their resume, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer, practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language, and even following up with a thank you email to their interviewer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:33:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/29/23: Ninety-four PHS Sophomores have taken part in YouScience activities this semester and the other half of the class will participate in YouScience activities in the spring.  Those who have participated in YouScience activities this semester created ornaments for the career coach office's Christmas  tree.  Each ornament has the Sophomore student's name on one side and their own unique qualities that can help them shine in the workforce on the other.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:17:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College and Career Readiness Students Learning How To Tie a Tie]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847270</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/16/23: Wearing a tie may be called for in various events throughout life - job interviews, weddings, graduations, etc.  Knowing how to tie a tie is definitely a life skill that students need to know.  We thank Mr. James Shannon of the Pontotoc MSU Extension Office for coming to teach our College and Career Readiness students the skill of tying a tie, so they will be prepared for dressing their best for employment or social events.  Students had a great time learning how to tie both Windsor and quick knots with Mr. James Shannon and their classmates.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:37:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thankful for our Amazing Yearbook!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1846772</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/15/23: Our yearbook staff is working on making the 2024 Warrior Yearbook amazing!  Be sure to buy your student a copy at www.yearbookforever.com or from the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Gersh.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:55:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Career Expo Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/13/23: Congratulations to PHS Sophomores for having the highest October participation in 5A in the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo.  They earned $100 for PHS and are continuing to earn points toward Apple product prize drawings until January 31st.  Prize drawing winners for each athletic division will be announced in February.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:31:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classic Book Buffett]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/10/23: Students in Mrs. Parman's dual credit composition 1 classes spent the day in the library enjoying a Classic Book Buffet. They would read the beginning of a classic book such as Anne of Green Gables or Frankenstein, then switch to a different book every ten minutes. This activity helped this class of Juniors and Seniors to become more acquainted with classic literature, and at the end they were able to decide which of these books they would like to continue reading.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:04:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/10/23: On Wednesday, Allen Christmas, owner of Foster's Cosmetology and Barber School and Foster and Son's Funeral Home, came and spoke to our students. Mr. Christmas shared with our students the importance of being disciplined, not being afraid to make decisions, hanging around productive people, and to continue learning.  Mr. Christmas also gave our students information about his cosmetology and barber school and how to become a licensed mortician.  Mr. Christmas enlightened, challenged, and gave our students an "other end of the spectrum" look at the workforce.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:35:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Banker in Every Classroom Week]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1841515</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/6/23: November 6-10 is A Banker in Every Classroom Week.  This program brings together Mississippi bankers and teachers at the local level to promote financial literacy for K-12 students. Bankers present personal finance lessons to students in both public and private school classrooms throughout Mississippi during this week. This successful statewide program has reached over 100,000 Mississippi K-12 students and gives Mississippi bankers the opportunity to do what they do best: build relationships in their communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TWEF Instagram Contest Winner]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1839979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/2/23: The CREATE Foundation's Toyota Wellspring Education Fund has a new Instagram account and they invite students, parents and educators to follow @toyotawellspring.  They had their first Instagram prize contest recently for Mississippi high school students and the winner of the contest prize drawing was our very own Cindy Martinez.  She won a $50 Visa gift card, a $15 Starbucks gift card, a $10 Apple gift card and a Hydro Flask water bottle.  Congratulations, Cindy!  She is pictured being presented her prizes by her College and Career Readiness teacher Gary Dixon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:16:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT BOGO Opportunity]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1839422</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/1/23: Students who pay to register for the December 2023 ACT will receive a discount code that can be used to take another ACT® test for free. The discount code will be sent to your email no later than December 18, 2023 and must be used by January 31, 2024. You must register by this Friday, November 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:11:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ITP Career Expo Glow Day]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1838452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/23: PHS Sophomores were literally glowing this week when they had the opportunity to participate in a Career Expo Glow Day.  This was a fun way for the career coaches to visit with 10th graders and assess where they are individually in Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo points.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:05:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Bird Price Ends Tomorrow]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1837729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/30/23: Tomorrow is the last day to buy your 2024 Warrior Yearbook for the early bird price of $55.  Buy it online at www.yearbookforever.com or send cash/check to PHS and buy one from Mrs. Gersh or a member of the yearbook staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:17:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Imagining the Possibilities at Toyota]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/27/23: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, planned a special Imagine the Possibilities tour for students and promoted it through the CREATE/Toyota Wellspring Career Connections portal. Several PHS students who are interested in learning about employment opportunities at Toyota attended the event.  Students took part in hands-on activities and simulations led by Toyota Team Members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:55:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Time is Running Out for Early Bird Prices!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1835086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/24/23: Remember to buy your 2024 Warrior Yearbook by Halloween for the early bird price of $55.  Go to www.yearbookforever.com to purchase with a debit/credit card or send cash or check to PHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:05:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 30 - Nov.3]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1834362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/23/23: PHS will celebrate being drug free next week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness Charity T-shirt]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832078</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/18/23: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. PHS would like to raise awareness and help support our own PHS teacher, Mrs Nita Wilgus, who is currently undergoing treatment. We will be selling white and pink long sleeve cotton shirts.  Paper forms will be sent home to students. All money raised will be donated to Mrs. Wilgus. Please consider supporting such a great cause!  Thank you and Go Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:14:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, October 24]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/18/23:   Students' performance on the ACT is highly important. ACT scores affect senior leave, early graduation, high school placement, merit-based scholarships, college admissions, internships and apprenticeship placements.  Students can prepare for the test and improve previous scores by PRACTICING.  All juniors received practice workbooks to help them prepare. The PHS Library also has resources available for checkout.  Students should arrive at school on time with a FULLY CHARGED chromebook to take the test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:11:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visit from Former Detective/Current Private Investigator]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/19/23: Pontotoc graduate, Mr. Tremaine Frison, visited with students to talk about his career in law enforcement as a detective.  He shared with our students the importance of being productive with free time that is given, "working your soft skills," and the importance of networking.  He also challenged students in College and Career Readiness to make their community better by respecting each other in the classroom and eventually in the workforce. We thank Mr. Frison for visiting with our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:08:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buy your 2024 Warrior yearbook!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832047</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/18/23: The early bird price of $55 ends on Halloween.  Buy your yearbook online at www.yearbookforever.com or with cash/check at PHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:42:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National WWII Museum Virtual Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1829739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/13/23: As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, students in Ms. Pittman's US History classroom learned about the contributions of Latin Americans during WWII. Students enjoyed a virtual field trip that was hosted by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans titled Los Veteranos: Latinos during WWII.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:20:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Albany Industries Visit]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1829514</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/13/23: Mr. Johnny Anderson, HR Director for Albany Industries, visited with College and Career Readiness students and talked to them about what it takes to be successful in the workforce. He focused on soft skills and told students how to make a good impression, including the 3 A's - Attitude, Actions, and Appearance.  He also shared information about Albany Industries and how to apply for part time and full time employment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:20:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEMYF Board Members]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1829513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/13/23: PHS is proud to highlight our NEMYF Board Members,  MacKenzie McGuirt, Lennon Whitehead and Anna Reid Crane.  They are serving on the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board for 2023-2024.  The board typically consists of around 50 students from among the 17 counties that the CREATE Foundation serves.  During the fall semester, students focus some of their energy on fundraising to build the NEMYF endowment.  Then in the spring, the students submit grant ideas from their home counties, vote on which grants to fund, organize a press conference, and announce how they spent the earnings from their endowment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sonia Kovalevsky Day at MUW]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1825472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/5/23: On Tuesday this week, MUW hosted an all girls math competition for Sonia Kovalevsky Day. PHS sent several students to compete. After the girls tested they attended groups sessions and learned about holograms and worked lots of sudoku puzzles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:58:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College and Career Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/4/23: On October 3rd, the PHS Juniors and Seniors had an opportunity to attend the Pontotoc County College and Career Fair, organized by the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center.  The event was held at the Gateway Pavilion in Pontotoc.  Representatives from over 40 colleges, trade and technical schools, businesses, and industries were on hand to provide information to students and answer their questions about post-secondary education, training, and career pathways to employment. 

We appreciate all who worked to make this event a success for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:35:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Career Expo Kick-Off]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/4/23: PHS Sophomores have taken part in the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Kick-Off this week. 

Students, Parents and Community Members are invited and encouraged to set up an account and visit the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo.  You can set up an account by visiting itpcareerexpo.com, clicking on "login" and then clicking on "signup" to set up your account. 

Many North Mississippians have made "Mentor for a Minute" videos and podcasts to share information about their careers.  Also, there are videos included from national programs like Career One Stop as well as various online career resources.

Sophomore students can earn points for watching videos and listening to podcasts. There will be prize drawings for students earning different point levels.  Please see the flyer for details]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:45:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cap and Gown Information! *UPDATED*]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/3/23:  Mr. Greg, Balfour representative, presented seniors and junior early graduates with order packets containing all the information needed to order caps, gowns, invitations, and other senior memorabilia and attire.  He will return THURSDAY, October 5 to pick up order forms.  See the attached PDF for a brief overview.  Parents & guardians should check with their graduate for the full packet of information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:48:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crucible Character Study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/2/23: Mrs. Kelly’s English 3 class wrapped up their unit on “The Crucible” by completing some character studies, and they turned out great!  After “The Crucible," students began studying realism and naturalism poetry. They completed a gallery walk, analyzing some poems from the era, before writing their own!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:15:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Fresh Perspective]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/28/23: This week, students in Art 1 have been learning how to draw using one-point perspective. Students were challenged to draw one of our hallways on campus using this technique.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:36:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ashley Furniture Industries' Visit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/27/23: Our business and industry speakers for this week were from the Largest Furniture Manufacturer in the World! Tabitha Stutsy and Diana Ortiz of Ashley Furniture Industries came and shared a vast amount of information and resources with our CCR students.  They shared information concerning internships, scholarships, professional careers, manufacturing and distribution opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and summer jobs.  They also shared some Ashley Trivia and students could earn prizes by answering trivia questions correctly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:30:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1819441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/25/23: Chloe Hester, the recruiter assigned to PHS from Itawamba Community College, visited College and Career Readiness classes on Monday.  Ms. Hester spoke about admissions, housing, college life, ICC tours, ICC social media accounts, financial aid and the Academic, CTE, Healthcare, Career Pathway and Online Programs at ICC.  Students were also given a chance to ask questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:49:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1818523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/22/23: The community lined Main Street on Thursday evening to see the football team, cheerleaders, band, and homecoming court pass by.  Afterwards, everyone filed down to Tommy Morton Field for a great pep rally that got everyone excited for Friday's game.  Go Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:34:03 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/20/23: Collin Hamric, Director of Apple Services for Exceed Technologies in Tupelo, served as this week's Workforce Wednesday speaker.  Mr. Hamric gave students an introduction to the field of information technology including job responsibilities of IT technicians, support specialists, web developers, IT security specialists, computer engineers, IT directors and more.  He shared about education and training for jobs, ongoing professional development, and obtaining certifications. He brought Apple products to show students the inner workings of the equipment and allowed students a question and answer session.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:47:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buy your PHS Warrior yearbook now!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1815750</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/18/23:  Now is the time to get the best deal on the 2024 PHS Warrior yearbook.  The early-bird price is $55 until October 31. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to purchase online or see a yearbook staffer or Mrs. Gersh to purchase at school.  SENIOR PARENTS: don't forget to buy a senior ad to honor your graduate.  Ad forms are attached explaining your options.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1814873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/15/23: Coach Matkins' and Coach Gentry's students recently did an activity during their Industrial Revolution Unit that involved the industrialists they had discussed from that era. They examined John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and J.P. Morgan's accomplishments during the Industrial Revolution alongside their mistreatment of factory workers in their employ.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:37:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September Students of the Month!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/15/23:   Congratulations to these students!  9th: Gresia Avina & Daylan Corley. 10th: Larae White & Mason Byrd. 11th: Alexandria Bell & Beau Hunter. 12th: Samantha Vickery (not pictured) & Connor Kilpatrick]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:13:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College Applications]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/15/23: Our seniors met with Chloe Hester, a recruiter from ICC on Thursday. Mrs. Hester walked students through the college application process and encouraged everyone to go ahead and begin applying for their freshman year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:54:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Base Camp Coding Academy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/15/23: For this week's Workforce Wednesday, Base Camp Coding Academy Director Sean Ennis  spoke to College and Career Readiness classes about the admissions process.   Base Camp is located in Water Valley and teaches students to become software developers in 11 months.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:52:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1813423</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/23: Alexandria Brandon (sophomore) received 2nd place in the 2023 fish hatchery youth art contest. Kassandra Ramirez (2023 graduate) received an honorable mention. Both of their pieces of artwork are printed in this month's issue of Mississippi Outdoors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:06:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Librarians Attend LAMP Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1813321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13): The PCSD librarians attended the LAMP workshop this week. Kellie McIntyre, author of The Passport Project, spoke of her memoir. Elizabeth Simmons informed librarians of the MAGNOLIA database updates from MDE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:39:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Homecoming Court]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1813286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/23:  SENIORS: Isabell Moctezuma, Izzy Park, Alayna Ball, Sarahia Hurd, Ava Robbins, Josie Warren. FRESHMEN: Katlyn Mayes & Tara Wilburn. SOPHOMORES: Alaysia Berry & Shaniya Brown. JUNIORS: Piper Burchfield & Niada Lyons]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:14:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NMMC Recruiter Visits]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1809348</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/6/23: We welcomed Anna Crudup, North Mississippi Health Services recruiter, as this week's Workforce Wednesday Speaker.  Ms. Crudup, who is a proud PHS graduate, spoke about opportunities available through North Mississippi Medical Center locations.  She talked about professional healthcare and administrative careers which require a degree as well as careers students can go into right after high school like environmental services, food and nutrition, facility operations, nursing assistant, supply process distribution, and security.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Internships]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/6/23: Two of our Senior Warriors have completed the interview process and have been accepted into the Fall 2023 Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program. Jatazia Hoover and Talen Berry are taking part in a 15 week paid internship program at Toyota Mississippi and Itawamba Community College and will be working toward their Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification for five weeks, doing a two week Toyota Orientation, and then doing two week rotations in the stamping,  body weld, paint, and assembly production departments of Toyota.  Congratulations Jatazia and Talen!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:07:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1809167</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/6/23: On August 30th, Charlie White, Director of Safety, Environmental and Human Resources for B&B Concrete Co, Inc., visited and spoke to CCR Classes.  Mr. White shared the history of concrete, uses for concrete, and the many types of careers available at B&B Concrete's 13 locations in NEMS.   The careers were in the areas of support operations, quality control, production and maintenance.  He also shared about college programs available for students wanting to continue their education in majors related to the concrete industry.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:26:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Mobile App!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our mobile app is now availble for iPhone and Android]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:49:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Salem Witch Trials]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/5/23: Mrs. Kelly’s English III Classes are learning about the Salem Witch Trials as an introduction to “The Crucible.” They completed a gallery walk full of information to help them understand the people involved, the motivation behind the trials, and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:21:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[32 Second Macbeth]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1808360</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/5/23: Mrs. Kelly’s English IV class started their “Macbeth” unit this past week, and started it off with a bang. After learning about Shakespeare and the background of the play, students participated in a competition titled “32 Second Macbeth.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:11:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This Week in the Library]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1807757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/1/23: The PHS Library has been busy this week! Students have been working on stations in Mrs. Bean's Algebra class and learning research skills in Mrs. Parman's Dual Credit Composition classes.  Freshmen in Mrs. Bramlett's English 1 class came by to learn the ins & outs of the PHS library during library orientation, and another class came by to check out books. Mrs. Beatty brought her oral communications class to print pictures for an upcoming assignment. Before school, during advisory, and lunch, students dropped in to work together on a puzzle or play a quick game of chess.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:26:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mapping Travels]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1807323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/1/23: Mrs. Taylor’s English I class is studying The Odyssey. Last week, they put the places Odysseus visited in chronological order and represented them on a map. Each location included a relevant symbol, the residents, and textual evidence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:36:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week is Sept. 18-22!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1807329</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/1/23: Start planning your attire for Homecoming week. The themes for each day are listed in the picture and in this link!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:56:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Wellspring Education Fund]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1807400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/1/23: Faculty, staff, students, and parents are invited to follow Toyota Wellspring Education Fund on Facebook and Instagram.  By following, you can see some of the ways the fund is helping students in Northeast MS (and you may even want to give a shoutout to our PHS students when they are featured).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:27:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Circulating Stations in Algebra II Class]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1807322</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/1/23: Mrs. Bean’s Algebra 2 class reviewed quadratic functions, systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and optimization in the library using stations. Students worked together to create graphs and solve problems.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:32:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS CLASS of 2024:  Senior Portraits]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648970</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/30/23:  It's time for the Class of 2024 to take drape or tuxedo pictures for the annual and the 2024 School Composite.  Date: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:00am-5:00pm at Trent's Portrait Design.  Learn more details inside this post, including booking your appointment time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:46:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning Never Takes a Vacation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/24/23: Over the summer, several PHS students took part in both academic and career camps where they participated in enrichment activities, explored career fields, and, for some, found out what it is like to live on a college campus.  Just some of the programs PHS students took part in are the Yale Young Global Scholars Program at Yale University in Connecticut; Engineering Camp, Pharmacy Camp, and Robotics Camp at Ole Miss; Healing Hearts Healthcare Camp at Baptist Hospital in Oxford; Themis Law Camp at the Lee County Justice Center in Tupelo; and Base Camp Coding Academy's Pioneer Programmers Coding Camp in Water Valley.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:29:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Examining Scientific Literature for Answers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/24/23: Mrs. Jennings’s Biology 1 classes used scientific literature to determine if viruses are living or non-living.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:57:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mini Cheer Camp 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/24/23: The Pontotoc High School Cheer squad is excited to host “Mini Cheer Camp.” Participants will join the PHS and PJH Cheerleaders during practice on September 13-14 from 3:30-5:00pm at PJH where the participants will learn cheers, chants, simple stunts, and dances that will be performed before the following football game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:03:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WTVA Game of the Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/24/23: Pontotoc vs Amory is the game of the week from WTVH Friday night fever! 
Please go like the post of the cheerleaders and the band! We want to get the most likes on Instagram as possible!  Search WTVAFNF on instagram or click the link attached!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🖤💛 Warriors Through the Years 💛🖤]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1802917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/24/23:  Since this year's Homecoming theme is "Warriors Through the Years," PHS Cheerleaders wanted to have the Homecoming shirt represent our history. On the shirt, you will notice the year 1892. This is the year that Pontotoc School District was founded, and this timeless design can be worn year after year. Please help support our cheerleaders with this fundraiser! The shirts will be on sale from August 21-September 5, and will be distributed to the schools before the homecoming game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:12:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mind Mapping Connotative Meaning]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/24/23: Recently in English I with Mrs. Bramlett, students finished reading part 1 of Fahrenheit 451 and discussed the connotative meaning of the section title "The Hearth and the Salamander".  Students got together with partners and used sidewalk chalk to mind map possible connotations of this section title.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Class Rocks!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/15/23: For the first week of Art I, students were introduced to and practiced proper paint procedures. Students creatively painted rocks and hid them around campus for other students to find.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 4th Reunification Drill]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District has scheduled  a reunification drill with district employees and local community service agencies, including law enforcement. This drill will take place tomorrow, Friday, August 4 during professional development. If you ride by Pontotoc High School, you may see a large presence of law enforcement during this drill. This message is being sent out to avoid any concerns that may arise  tomorrow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:53:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Supply Lists]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023/2024 School Supply Lists are now available under Parent Resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:36:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating an Active Parent Account]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Creating a New Active Parent Account:
1. Create an Account with your own username and password.
2. Attach your student(s) under the settings icon.
3. Check your email for a message verifying that you are the legal guardian/parent. (Verification may take 24 hours.)
4. Choose  Student Registration from the dropdown menu.
5. Select your student.
6. Scroll down and begin 2023-2024 Pontotoc City School District Online Registration. 

A new Active Parent account should only be created if your student(s) were new to the district during the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:34:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council 22-23 Year-in-Review]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1771028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/26/23: Pontotoc High School Student Council had a wonderful school year! Take a closer look at all they did this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 08:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Livestream]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Class of 2023 Graduation will be livestreamed online for free. Click for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 10:22:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class of 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/18/23: PHS seniors walked the halls of their former campuses last Friday, waving at the younger students and hugging their former teachers.  It takes a dedicated community of educators to prepare our graduates, and we all look forward to celebrating with them at Senior Awards Night this evening at 6:00pm and Graduation tomorrow at 8:00pm. Congratulations Class of 2023!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 11:26:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Internship Graduation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/5/23: Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Spring 2023 Creating Your Future Internship graduates on May 4th at the Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs.  Congratulations to PHS senior Conner Armstrong who was one of ten high school students completing the 15 week internship program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 08:05:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Court Case Comparison: Fact and Fiction]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1759770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/2/23: Mrs. Kelly's Senior SREB Class is currently reading To Kill a Mockingbird. In the novel, there is a very famous court case that is based after the Scottsboro Boys case, and students have been tracing arguments for the case in the book. For each character who testifies, they have completed character profiles, and then they have started tracking the information that they learn from that character. After hearing all of the testimonies, they located inconsistencies between character's testimonies, and began mapping out their court case.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:55:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Webb Selected as Student Ambassador]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/2/23: After a competitive application process, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors.  Congratulations to PHS Junior, Kye Webb, who was chosen to be one of those ambassadors. The Ambassador program equips high school seniors with the knowledge and resources to engage as leaders within their schools and communities. This year’s group of Ambassadors consists of 67 students from 46 schools in 35 counties across all four congressional districts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:35:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spain Foundation Internship Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/1/23: Congratulations to the PHS Spain Foundation interns for completing their internships and presenting their final projects.  The Spain Foundation Internship Showcase was held at the CREATE Foundation in Tupelo on Thursday.  Interns and their host site supervisors were invited to attend. (front row l-r) Morgan Hillhouse - Flowers and Gifts of Pontotoc by Redele, Emilie Little - Pontotoc Veterans Service Office, Alasha Sumlin - NMMC Pontotoc (lback row l-r) Jeremy Ray - Pontotoc Electric Power Association, Ellis Maffett - Innovative Construction Management (ICM), Amare Young - Albany Industries Industrial Maintenance Department, and Davion Sampson - Flagstar Construction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 09:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Understanding Labels through Novel Study]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1758638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/1/23: Mrs. Kelly’s juniors completed some station work to learn about the Stanford Prison Experiment before beginning to read Monster by Walter Dean Myers. In the novel, the main character, Steve Harmon is placed in jail for a crime that he did not commit, and after the prosecutor of the case gives him the label of a "monster," Steve has to prove that he will not, and has not, become the label itself.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 09:05:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[My Town MS Poetry Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/1/23:  Six PHS students attended the MS Young Writers Poetry Festival last Friday at MSU. They created poems during the interactive poetry session and heard from the 2022 Southern Regional Youth Poet Laureate, Isabella Ramirez.  One of the highlights of the day was hearing K-12th grade winners read their My Town poem.  Each student received an anthology of poetry containing their poem and the other student poems from across the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 08:16:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learn From an Intern]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1756807</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/26/23: April's Freshman Academy activity involved several "guest speakers" who were already familiar to the Freshmen. Nine of the PHS Seniors presented their Spain Foundation Internship presentations in freshman classes.  The seniors shared where they took part in internships, the tasks they performed, what they learned from their experiences, and their next steps/future plans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:32:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1756474</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/26/23: Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's CCR students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer, practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language, and even following up with a thank you email to their interviewer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:30:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Unique Canvas]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1756109</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/25/23:  Art 2 students recently studied environmental art and how our environment can change our perspectives and enrich our lives. They have started work on a mural outside of PASS this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freshman Academy Prize Winner]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1755190</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/24/23: In the most recent Freshman Academy presentation,  Mr. Anthony Bowdry of Toyota Mississippi visited and spoke to students concerning making good decisions.  A question was posed by Mr. Bowdry and Alaysia Thomas answered it correctly.   Alaysia was rewarded with a gift bag filled with goodies from Toyota.  Congratulations, Alaysia!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ICC Steel Drum Band Performance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/21/23: The ICC Steel Drum Ensemble performed for the PHS Band on Thursday, April 20.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Poetry Walk]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/21/23: Mrs. Kelly’s English III Class completed a poetry analysis’ gallery walk this week while learning about Realism and Naturalism Poetry. They worked together to break down several poems, and then they walked around answering questions about the poems, drawing locations based on the descriptions from the poems, and solving figurative language riddles. Then they wrapped up the mini unit by writing their own poems inspired by the major themes and ideas from these famous Realism and Naturalism poems.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:16:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 Graduate Employment Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/19/23: The Pontotoc County Chamber/Main Street Association sponsored a Graduate Employment for all seniors in the Pontotoc City and County Schools on April 18th at the First Baptist Church Gym in Pontotoc.  Many businesses and industries were on hand to inform students about local jobs that are available to them for long term employment, summer employment, or employment while they attend college. Training options were also highlighted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prize Drawing Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/19/23: Several PHS seniors won prizes during prize drawings at the Pontotoc Graduate Hiring Fair. We thank these organizations and the Pontotoc County Chamber/Main Street Association for providing these prize drawing opportunities for our seniors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:32:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEMYF Donates to Nonprofits]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/23: NEMYF Board Members from Pontotoc County are shown presenting a check to C.A.T.C.H. Kids Board Member Pam Traylor, Executive Director Carol Black, and Board Member Dr. Ed Ivancic.

Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation (NEMYF) Board Member Anna Reid Crane (far right) was on hand when 14 nonprofit organizations in our area were presented grants totaling $6000 by NEMYF. The organizations receiving the money meet the needs in our community aligned with NEMYF's focus on youth, special needs, human services, education, and the arts.  NEMYF board members worked hard to raise the money for these donations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:15:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trip to MSU Experiment Station]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/23: AP Chemistry and Physics students learned about all the majors offered by MSU’s College of Agriculture Monday when they toured the MSU Experiment station in Beckham. Students listened to Dr. Mark Shankle talk about MSU's history and how the extension service and the experiment stations were started.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:28:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Show TODAY]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1752767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/18/23: You are invited to PHS's Art Show this evening from 5:00-7:00 to see the works of talented student artists! Admission is $1, but kiddos 5 and under get in free! Artwork will be judged by local artists.  Other activities include face painting, crafts, an art auction, and a vintage yearbook sale. Support our yearbook staff and create with us. Enter from the senior parking lot.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:55:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 Graduation Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/14/23: The Class of 2023 received detailed information on upcoming senior events this morning, including Senior Walkthrough, Parade, Picnic, Awards Night, Graduation Practice and Graduation.  They had the opportunity to sign their senior t-shirt and take care of senior business (fines/fees, awards/scholarships, and transcript requests).  Parents/Guardians should sign the white sheet in the packet that students received today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:44:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hairspray]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1750624</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/12/23: Admission is $5.00 for PUBLIC performances on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 29 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Students get in for $3.00 on the days of school performances (April 26-28) and public performances as well.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:11:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THE GREAT GATSBY✨]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1750588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/12/23: Mrs. Kelly’s junior classes are just wrapping up “The Great Gatsby” unit, and here are a few snapshots of some of the projects from this unit! Mrs. Kelly is blown away by how creative her students are! Here you see some character bios, split mask projects, a symbolism mural, and a travel brochure!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:12:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pioneer Programmers Coding Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1750584</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/12/23: Base Camp Coding Academy will be hosting the second annual Pioneer Programmers Coding Camp July 11th through July 13th! This free summer camp is designed to introduce rising junior and senior high school aged girls to the programming field in order to increase the female voice in this field!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:27:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning About Talogy]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1749254</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/6/23: Mr. Larry Beckley, Project Manager of Talogy, visited and spoke to CCR classes. Talogy is a Talent, Technical, and Psychology based company that gives assessments to potential hires.  Mr. Beckley is a graduate of PHS and Mississippi Valley State University with a degree in Technical Engineering.  Mr. Beckley informed students of the importance of not choosing a major because it “sounds cool” but choosing a major that best fits your likes, aptitudes, and real passions.  Mr. Beckley also talked about how consistency leads to promotion in the workforce, the importance of soft skills, and how to test well on company given assessments.  He even gave the class a leadership assessment and graded participants based on their performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:48:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District has new items and fees available online in MySchoolBucks. It’s not just for online meal payment any more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:09:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Real World!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1746406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/31/23: Mrs. Jane Chamblee, Pontotoc MSU Extension Agent, presented Welcome to the Real World! to our CCR students.

At different stations students learned about money management. They received assigned jobs, spent their income, registered their expenses, and updated the balances of their checkbooks. When participants ran out of money, they got a second—or third—job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:35:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to Tie a Tie]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1746402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/31/23: Dr. Ensley Howell of MSU Extension visited and taught College and Career Readiness students how to tie a tie.  Very few students already knew that skill.  By the end of the classes with Dr. Howell, all of the students could tie a tie.  Students had so much fun learning that life skill, together, with their classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:29:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District Spring 2023 Parent/Guardian Comprehensive Needs Assessment (FY24)]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745646</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Spring 2023 Comprehensive Needs Assessment is a survey tool  used to gather data to determine needs and performance challenges in the district and schools. This survey is also used to set priorities for future action. Your assessment/feedback is vital to the success of our district. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. You may complete a survey for each of your students in the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:56:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ITP Virtual Career Expo Prize Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1744962</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Imagine the Possibilities Virtual Career Expo took place from October 1, 2022-February 28, 2023.  PHS Sophomores had the opportunity to watch career videos, listen to podcasts, and access resources to earn points and compete for prizes.  100% of PHS Sophomores created accounts and were able to take part in this event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:01:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACTuesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1744639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/28/23: To better prepare for the ACT, students at PHS have been taking part in a school-wide initiative called ACTuesday.  Each Tuesday, students complete a mini-ACT covering one, or multiple, sections found on the test.  The intention of these shortened exams is to increase confidence in particular subjects, expose students to different types of ACT style questions, and create a healthy sense of time and urgency so that students can feel more comfortable on the big test day! Students receive immediate results when they submit and answers/explanations are provided for each question asked.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:46:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Math Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1743639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/24/23: Mu Alpha Theta presented their 3rd annual mathematics competition on Friday, March 24. Door prizes were given and medals were presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:19:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ninth Grade Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1742804</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/23/23: This month's topic in Ninth Grade Academy concerns Making Good Choices.  Our guest speaker was Mr. Anthony Bowdry, Training and Development Analyst for Toyota Mississippi.  After an introduction by Coach Armstrong, Mr. Bowdry shared his own personal story of being shot when he was in 9th grade and how that event impacted his life.  He now uses that negative event in his own life to help others make positive change in their lives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:59:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp Funding Still Available]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1742326</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/22/23: Career Camp Funding is still available at MSU and Ole Miss for students who attend the Pontotoc City School District.  If you know of a student who might be interested, please encourage them to apply with parental permission.  Students in 9th-11th grades can find this information in their email.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NMMC Mentorship Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1742233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/22/23: Congratulations to PHS Seniors Cadence Griffin and Dorienne Lawrence for being accepted into North Mississippi Medical Center's Mentorship Academy.

The NMMC Mentorship Academy is a model program created by the Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce. The Academy targets students with interest in nursing or other health care careers. Students will be trained and mentored in a state-approved, 80-clock-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:04:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Computers & Ducks]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1741651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/21/23: Students in AP Computer Science recently adopted ducks, rubber ducks, that is! The rubber ducks will be used in the debugging process to help students articulate their program and talk out their coding errors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:46:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Cobra Kai - The Musical Experience"]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1741644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/21/23:  The Pontotoc City School Choral Department will proudly present "Cobra Kai - The Musical Experience" on March 30 at 7:00.  Buy tickets in advance for $5, or $7 at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:40:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Amare Young, DAR Citizenship Award]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1736090</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/8/23: The local district of Daughters of American Revolution recognized Amare Young for his essay on the American Revolution. Amare received an award for his essay "To Be a Good Citizen." In his essay he answered the prompt: "How will the essential actions of a good citizen meet the challenges that America faces in this decade?" His key points included being dependable, helping your community, being a leader, and supporting your country. Congratulations, Amare!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:51:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Tutoring Presentations]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the month of March, the Mississippi Team is conducting a Parent Webinar Series. Check out the flyer  below to see all of the dates and times throughout the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:03:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Computer Networks]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735460</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:14:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Star Student & Star Teacher]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:07:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clay Creations]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735024</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:45:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/7/23: Pontotoc High School FEA students read to students at the elementary school for Read Across America Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:39:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholars Bowl]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1734463</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:30:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS winterguard]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1734443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:12:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Participants Recognized]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1734427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:59:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lady Warriors Head to Jackson!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1732239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:07:09 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/27/23:  PHS and PJHS students competed in the MSMS math competition in Columbus last week. Everyone had a great time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:41:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AP Biology Karyotype Lab]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1730410</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:26:05 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/27/23:  PHS Color Guard scored first in Novice Class at the Tupelo Indoor Show on Friday, February 24. Congratulations to these students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:54:43 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/23/23:  Oscar Gonzalez, Tabitha Stutsy, Brad Williams and Stephanie Fields, representatives from Ashley Furniture Industries, visited as a part of Workforce Wednesday and spoke to students in College and Career Readiness classes.  They told students about the history of the company, showed them Ashley's world wide locations, showed them videos about some of the jobs that are available at Ashley, and told them how they have grown, in their own careers, within the company.  Students also learned about the Ashley summer work program, scholarship programs, and college internship opportunities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:08:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Themis Law Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/22/23: If your student is interested in becoming a lawyer, paralegal, court reporter, criminal investigator, police officer, bailiff, court clerk, judge, legal secretary, etc., this would be a great opportunity for them to learn about the field of law and court proceedings. The Themis Law Camp will take place from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., June 12th-15th, at the Lee County Justice Center in Tupelo.  This day camp is for current 9th-11th graders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:48:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSU Career Camp Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1727810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/21/23:  Several Career Camp opportunities are available through Mississippi State University. There is a limited amount of career camp scholarship funding available for Pontotoc School District students who are currently in 6th-11th grades, through CREATE's Toyota Wellspring Education Fund.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Biscuits for Teachers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/21/23: FCA students delivered breakfast biscuits to teachers on their professional development day Tuesday. MacKenzie McGuirt, Sadie Stegall, and Molly Sansing give Mrs. Russell a biscuit to enjoy. Teachers appreciated the FCA students getting up early on their day off to provide breakfast for them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:25:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1726429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/17/23: We welcomed Larry Boggs, a career coach manager for Three Rivers, as the Workforce  Wednesday speaker for this week.  Mr. Boggs spoke about his own story of going from having no direction to being a direction giver.  He told the students about gaining direction for his life by visiting a college career center and taking part in an aptitude assessment. He encouraged students to ask for assistance from counselors and career coaches and use any resources they have to figure out a career path and direction for their lives.  He also spoke to students about the workplace skills employers are looking for, including the soft skills that are needed on any job.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:58:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Baseball is better in The Hollow]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1724552</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/14/23:  Get your baseball apparel now through the PHS Diamond Girls' fundraiser. "Baseball is better in The Hollow" t-shirt and sweatshirt fundraiser form are attached. Note they are offering a bundle deal of 1 t-shirt and 1-sweatshirt for $40. Each school has a fundraiser folder in their main office.  Orders can be dropped off with the secretary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:10:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Careers in Software Development]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1724100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/23: College and Career Readiness students had the opportunity to visit with two guest speakers concerning the career field of software development.  Mr. Sean Ennis, Director of Base Camp Coding Academy in Water Valley, visited and told students about the application process for Base Camp, the coursework the students would complete if accepted, and described the classroom environment/workspace of the training facility.  Base Camp is a free 11 month program that teaches students to become software developers, while earning 45 credit hours toward an associate's degree at Northwest Community College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:04:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Singing in Harmony]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1723774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/23: The Itawamba Community College choir visited the Pontotoc City choir on Friday, February 10. They got to sing for each other and WITH each other. What an honor!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:35:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1723762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/23: At the Mississippi College Math Competition last Friday, PHS students won 2nd place in Division 1 teams.  Jeremy Ray won 1st place in his subject, computer science. Congratulations to these students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:25:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dress Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1723752</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/23: FEA sponsored a dress drive this past weekend. They gave away 64 prom dresses to students from PHS, North and South Pontotoc, West Union, East Union, Hickory Flat, Saltillo, and Tupelo. They helped five times the amount of girls than last year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:17:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Financial Literacy]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1722533</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/9/23: Pontotoc High School graduates, Virginia Crawford and Ryne Franklin, visited and shared financial information with College and Career Readiness students.  Mrs. Crawford serves as a Financial Services Representative and Head Teller Supervisor and Mr. Franklin serves as a Lender and Financial Services Representative for Bank of Pontotoc.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:20:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NMMC Recruiter Visits]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/8/23: We welcomed Anna Crudup, North Mississippi Health Services recruiter, as this week's Workforce Wednesday Speaker.  Ms. Crudup, who is a proud PHS graduate, spoke about opportunities available through North Mississippi Medical Center locations.  She talked about professional healthcare and administrative careers which require a degree as well as careers students can go into right after high school like environmental services, food and nutrition, facility operations, nursing assistant, supply process distribution, and security.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:54:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MHP DRIVE Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/8/23: PHS students had the opportunity to listen to a presentation concerning the Mississippi Highway Patrol's DRIVE Campaign. DRIVE is an acronym for Driving Requires Initiative, Values, and Education.  The program focuses on educating students in order to combat driving fatalities.  Special guests presenting this program were Miss Mississippi Volunteer, Hannah Perrigin, and Staff Sergeant Bryan McGee of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:11:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[APUSH Digs Deep in History]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1720942</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/7/23: Mrs. Pittman's AP US History students spent some time in the library researching  different social reforms (abolition, temperance, women's rights, the second great awakening, etc.) using a variety of the library's resources,  including the online database MAGNOLIA.  Students worked together to create a presentation on their topic.  Some students used their time to practice their presentation before the went back to class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:37:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Camp Opportunities at Ole Miss]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1718756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/2/23: A limited amount of career camp scholarship funding is available for Pontotoc School District students, through CREATE's Toyota Wellspring Education Fund.  Please visit the camp's scholarship page or make direct contact with the camp if you are interested in applying for camp scholarship funding for your student.  This funding is first come, first served and must be requested by the parent/guardian.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:21:46 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/2/23: One of our Senior Warriors has completed the interview process and has been accepted into the Spring 2023 Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program.  Conner Armstrong is taking part in a 15 week paid internship program at Toyota Mississippi and Itawamba Community College and will be working toward his Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification for five weeks, doing a two week Toyota Orientation, and then doing two week rotations in the stamping,  body weld, paint, and assembly production departments of Toyota.  Congratulations Conner!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:51:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December/January Students of the Month]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/2/23: Congratulations to Azari Jones, Corbyn Clayton, Lizbeth Palaj, Jose Solis, Zoey Tether, Krish Patel, Sadie Stegall, & Crossland Malone for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:33:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tek2Go Advanced Manufacturing Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1712508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/23/23: Tek2Go Advanced Manufacturing Summer Camp at ICC Belden is open for registration for current 8th -12th graders.  There is no cost to attend this camp.  Registration is the responsibility of the parent and student.  A teacher recommendation is required.  A flyer and registration form is included with this article.  Any questions may be directed to Gina Black at 662-842-4521 or gblack@cdfms.org]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:10:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hairspray: the Broadway Musical Cast List]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1711915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all PHS students who auditioned for the spring play.  See photo for the cast list. Rehearsals will start in February, with performance dates to be announced soon.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:41:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Varsity Cheer Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1711731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/20/23: Mark your calendar for the PHS Varsity Cheer tryouts.  Clinic Days will be Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24 from 3:30-5:30 at DT Cox.  Tryouts will be Feb. 25 from 10:00am-Noon. More information to come!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:52:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring 2023 Spain Foundation Interns]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1711077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/19/22: Congratulations to our PHS Spring 2023 Spain Foundation interns.  This week, these interns started their 100 hour paid internship with a job skill class at ICC and will follow that up with work experience in a business or industry. The students will be interning at the following sites.  (l-r) Ellis - ICM Construction, Emilie - Pontotoc Veterans Service Office, Jeremy - Pontotoc Electric Power Association, Morgan - Pontotoc Flowers and Gifts by Redele, Alasha - NMMC Pontotoc, Amare - Albany Industries' Industrial Maintenance Department, and Davion - Flagstar Construction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:59:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1711052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/19/23: This week's Workforce Wednesday speakers in College and Career Readiness classes were Ben Black, the onsite manager for Three Rivers Landfill and Allison Weatherly Jones, a recruiter for  Waste Connections.   Students learned the importance of resumes, phone interview skills, in person interview skills, and soft skills. Students also learned about the available jobs in the field of waste management like drivers, engineers, customer service reps, recruiters, diesel mechanics, and heavy equipment operators.

We greatly appreciate Mr. Black and Mrs. Jones for visiting and speaking with our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:30:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Warrior Yearbooks & Senior Ads]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1710391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents of 2023 Graduates: As we begin your students final semester at PHS, please don't forget to purchase a yearbook to ensure your student gets to keep the memories of this year forever! We will not have any extra copies, so it is important that you pre-order one as soon as you can. You can send $65 with your student to give to Mrs. Gersh or you can purchase one online at www.yearbookforever.com and type in "Pontotoc."

Also, SENIOR ADS are available for purchase until February 24. Don't miss this special chance to shout out your student in their last high school yearbook. Send the attached form with your payment to Mrs. Gersh at the high school. You can also purchase a senior ad (and design it yourself) at www.yearbookforever.com and type in "Pontotoc."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:39:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Faculty & Staff of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/11/23: PHS recently recognized faculty and staff that excelled in their duties. Congratulations to Sam James, PHS Teacher of the Year; Jennifer Hannah, PHS Nutrition Provider of the Year; and James Barnes, PHS Paraprofessional of the Year.  Thank you for all the ways you demonstrate your commitment to our school community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:59:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PASS Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706868</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/10/23: Congratulations to Lori Hamill for being named PASS Teacher of the Year.  PASS's vision statement is Personalized, Accountable, Service-oriented, Successful. "Mrs. Hamill is living out our vision statement."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:52:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Semester, New Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/10/23:  PHS students started new classes last Friday as the spring semester kicked off.  In addition to the classes offered on campus, juniors and seniors who have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher have the opportunity to take online courses through ICC.  These include: Art Appreciation, Psychology, Spanish I, Public Speaking and College Algebra.  The deadline to sign up for an online course is Wednesday, Jan. 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:14:03 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/15/22: Last Thursday, the PHS Esports Smash team competed in-person against Saltillo in the PlayVS Semifinals.  Unfortunately, they lost the matchup 1-2 against Saltillo and were knocked out of the Playoffs.  Esports will be back in the spring to compete for a second time this year and will host try-outs towards the end of January.  Try-outs will be for games such as Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, Mario Kart, Madden 23, and NBA 2k 23.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:08:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1700934</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/15/22:  Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Fall 2022 Creating Your Future Internship graduates on December 14th at the new Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs.  Congratulations to PHS seniors Cayton Corley and Ellis Maffett for completing the 15-week internship program. Both Caden and Ellis received their Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification from Itawamba Community College, as well as, experienced new hire orientation and gained manufacturing experience in various departments of Toyota Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:18:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1700917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/15/22:  Mrs. Boothe's Biology classes dissected rats this week to learn more about organ systems and basic anatomy.  Students identified various organs and learned some anatomical directional terms during the dissection.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:54:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Haiku's on Ugly Sweaters]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1700459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/14/22: English I students learned about poetry last week and wrote their own Haiku to decorate an ugly Christmas sweater.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:40:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spanish Project: La Ropa]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/14/22:  Profesora Polly's students from Spanish 1 and 2 worked on the topic of clothes and colors creating "a brand." They created the name of the company, a slogan and a logo. They displayed some items in each category: Ropa para niños (kid's), Ropa para damas (women's)  and Ropa para caballeros (men's). They presented it as an advertising campaign explaining in Spanish all these elements and the clothes they "were selling," all while applying grammar and vocabulary used in class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:25:28 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/14/22:  PHS Senior, Jourdan McDaniel, recently took part in a Spain Internship through the CREATE Foundation.  This week, she had the opportunity to visit the CREATE Foundation and do a presentation concerning the experiences she had during that internship, which took place at Southern Cultured Creamery.  Also speaking at CREATE were Jessie Jones, IT Director for the Pontotoc School District, who shared about serving as a site host for PHS Senior, Jassmin Perez, during her Spain Internship and Jennifer Dale, career coach, who spoke about building relationships with potential employers for PHS students. We are very thankful to CREATE for the special opportunities they provide our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:10:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Coaches Visit PHS]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1700393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/14/22:  A group of career coaches recently visited PHS  to learn about how the staff works together to complement the Expose, Prepare, Connect aspects of the career coach program.  Speaking with visitors were Dr. Michelle Bivens, Phil Webb, Dustin Payne, Jennifer Dale, Kevin Westbrooks, and Gary Dixon.  PHS students who spoke with our visitors were Jassmin Perez, who shared about her internship experience in the field of information technology, and  Gracie Quiche, who spoke about her job shadowing experiences in the field of law.  Congratulations to these students on doing an amazing job.  We certainly enjoyed having this group of career coaches visiting our campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:02:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saying it All on One Page]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1698023</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/8/22:  SREB Literacy students were asked to complete a one-pager for the Graphic Novel Monster by Walter Dean Meyers. Most importantly, students had to create a visual representation of the protagonist's inner monster based on the passages in the graphic novel.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:44:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November Students of the Month: SOPHOMORES & FRESHMEN]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1696589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/6/22: Congratulations to Braylin, Jaelyn, Jaidyn, and Landen for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:57:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Great Gatsby Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1695728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/5/22:  English III students completed an escape room for chapters 1-3 of The Great Gatsby. Students were asked to sort figurative language, complete analysis passages, and order events in the novel.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:23:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Elves]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/5/22:  John Payne and Andrew Chrestman getting Beta Club hours as the jolliest elves at the Tanglefoot Tinseltown!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:12:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mapping out the Alimentary Canal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/2/22:  Using math skills and knowledge of the digestive system's pathway, students in Coach Pollard's Anatomy and Physiology class used a set amount of string to model the pathway from start to finish, keeping  in mind the lengths of each section of the GI tract.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:38:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Socratic Seminar]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/1/22:  Mrs. Parman’s English Composition students collaborated well in their first Socratic seminar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:03:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November Students of the Month: SENIORS & JUNIORS]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1690492</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/18/22: Congratulations to Jack, Harlee, Buddy, and Bentley for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:48:50 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/18/22: Students in Mrs. Russell’s class have been learning about genetics and punnet squares. With thanksgiving quickly approaching, she wanted to give them a fun activity that reinforced what they have learned. They enjoyed creating turkeys based on a punnet squares worksheet they completed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:27:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Taking Math Outside]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1689890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/17/22:  Using newly learned Trigonometry, Coach Moore's Geometry students found the height of different objects around the high school campus.  This indirect measurement uses a phone to get the angle of elevation and a tape measure to find the horizontal distance from the person to the object.  Using the tangent function, students found the height of the object.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:24:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Show - December 9th at 7:00 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1689677</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual choir Christmas show is coming December 9th.  Come celebrate with us as we bring in the holidays.  It is going to be a special night filled with Christmas cheer. I've also heard a rumor that not only will Santa be there, he will be singing with us! Tickets are on sale now for $5.00 or a $7.00 cover charge at the door with no ticket.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:01:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1689622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/17/22:  Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's CCR students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, presenting their resume, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer, practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language, and even following up with a thank you email to their interviewer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:59:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Job Genius Celebration]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1689625</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/17/22: Coach Tipler's College and Career Readiness class celebrated their completion of the Job Genius series, which is provided to our students by Express Employment Professionals of Tupelo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Real World]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1687389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/11/22: Mrs. Jane Chamblee of MSU Extension presented Welcome to the Real World to our College and Career Readiness students. At different stations students learned about money management. They received assigned jobs, spent their income, registered their expenses, and updated the balances of their checkbooks. When participants ran out of money, they got a second—or third—job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:51:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to Tie a Tie]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1687382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/11/22:  Dr. Ensley Howell of MSU Extension visited and taught College and Career Readiness students how to tie a tie.  Very few students already knew that skill.  By the end of the classes with Dr. Howell, all 78 of the students could tie a tie.  Students had so much fun learning that life skill, together, with their classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:44:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dual Enrollment Career Class Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1686017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/9/22:  There is a limited amount of dual enrollment scholarships available, through ICC and NEMCC, for current 11th and 12th grade PHS students who meet dual enrollment requirements.  These independent study opportunities for college credit are provided through Toyota Wellspring/CREATE and cover the cost of one online college class per scholarship recipient for Spring  2023 in one of the following career interest fields:  Healthcare, STEM, and Hospitality and Tourism.  Courses offered are:
Introduction to Health Professions II - NEMCC
Fundamentals of Construction and Manufacturing - ICC
Restaurant and Catering Operations - ICC]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:42:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Los Alebrijes - Spanish Project]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1683675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/4/22: Alebrijes are considered Mexican Spirit Animals. According to the pre-Hispanic traditions in Oaxaca, Mexico, everyone has an Alebrije from the moment of birth that guides them and help them communicate with nature. It was also linked to the divine because the goods were also linked to a specific animal. After studying about these animals, Mrs. Polly's Spanish 1 students created artwork that was inspired by their spirit animals found online with their birth dates, or simply following their heart and creativity. This activity was part of the ¨Dia de Los Muertos¨ celebration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:14:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1682863</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/3/22:  Mr. Garrett Hereford and Mr. Oscar Gonzalez, representatives from Ashley Industries Human Resources Department spoke to students in College and Career Readiness.  They told students about the history of the company, showed them Ashley's world wide locations and showed them videos about some of the jobs that are available at Ashley.  Students also learned about the Ashley summer work program and scholarship programs.  After the presentation, our visitors tested the students on their Ashley knowledge and awarded them prizes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:19:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Albany Industries' Visit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/1/22:  Mr. Johnny Anderson, HR Director, and Mr. Matt Ruth, VP of Operations for Albany Industries, visited with College and Career Readiness students and talked to them about what it takes to be successful in the workforce. They focused on soft skills and told students how to make a good impression, including the 3 A's - Attitude, Actions, and Appearance.  They also shared information about Albany Industries and how to apply for part time and full time employment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:28:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Table Talk Tuesday with Electrical Engineer]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/1/22:  Jamar Elzie, PHS graduate and Electrical Engineer with Toyota Mississippi, visited and spoke to students interested in this career field for Table Talk Tuesday.  Mr. Elzie told students about his background and experiences, his college coursework, internship, and the tasks he performs daily on his job. He encouraged students to work hard and become successful in the electrical engineering field.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:46:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Glow Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/26/22:  As a "check-up" to see how our Sophomores are doing in the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo, Mrs. Dale and Mr. Westbrooks visited 10th grade classrooms and awarded small prizes to students who are actively taking part in the Career Expo.  169 sophomores received candy for having their accounts set up.  53 sophomores had 120 or more points and were each awarded a glow bracelet.  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place point earners in each classroom received small novelty prizes, just for fun.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:42:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Students of the Month: SENIORS & JUNIORS]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677309</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/24/22: Congratulations to Noe, Karlee, Arabella, & Colton for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:17:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/20/22:  October 24-28 is Red Ribbon Week, and PHS will have dress-up days in conjunction with the county schools and other schools in our district.  Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985. According to the United States DEA, Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug awareness and prevention program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:44:19 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/19/22:  Mrs. Joy Deason, a local chemical engineer, came and spoke to students about the career field of chemical engineering.  She talked to students about personal skills and habits they needed to develop for success and how engineering is a wide open field with so many opportunities around the world, across the U.S., and in our own state and region.  She talked about her college program at MSU and encouraged students to take part in job shadowing, special events like visit days offered by engineering programs, and co-oping while in college.  She offered students a question and answer session as well.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:11:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1673914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/22:  Chinna Hill, a flight attendant for SkyWest, visited and spoke to four students who were interested in learning about being a flight attendant.  She explained the hiring process and the importance of networking, having a resume, and using good customer service skills.  She spoke about her training and benefits and said that being bilingual is a plus in this career field.  Ms. Hill encouraged students to attend hiring events and open houses provided by the airlines and follow airlines and flight attendants on social media to keep connected to job and training opportunities. She also allowed the students a question and answer session.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:02:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Students of the Month: FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1673527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/22: Congratulations to Sheiya, Caleb, Emeri, and Markylan for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:27:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ICC Instructor Visits]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/22:  Mr. Scott Emison, Construction Management Technology Program Director at Itawamba Community College, visited PHS, during advisory time, and spoke to a group of juniors and seniors interested in the field of construction.  Students learned what was taught within the ICC program and what types of jobs they could have when they graduate the program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:45 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/13/22:  The annual county-wide College and Career Fair for juniors and seniors is Tuesday night, October 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the MSU Extension Building at 402 C.J. Hardin Drive, Pontotoc, MS.  High school juniors, seniors and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend.  There will be many college recruiters, military recruiters and representatives from various career fields there to share information with students and parents.  Please make plans to attend and receive important information concerning post-secondary options.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:39:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NMMC Tour]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1671275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/12/22:  Some of Mr. Dixon's College and Career Readiness students who are interested in healthcare made good use of some of their free time during their Fall Break.  They, along with Mrs. Dale, toured the Cardiac Cath Lab and Radiology Departments at North Mississippi Medical Center to learn more about careers in nursing, sonography, and radiologic technology within these departments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:11:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1668479</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/6/22: We welcomed Anna Crudup, North Mississippi Health Services recruiter, as this week's Workforce Wednesday Speaker.  Ms. Crudup, who is a proud PHS graduate, spoke about opportunities available through North Mississippi Medical Center locations.  She talked about professional healthcare and administrative careers which require a degree as well as careers students can go into right after high school like environmental services, food and nutrition, facility operations, nursing assistant, supply process distribution, and security.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:54:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Tournament Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/4/22: PHS girls did an outstanding job competing in a math tournament at Mississippi University for Women on October 3. 
2nd Place overall - Kassandra Ramirez; 
3rd Place Overall - Cheyenne Elgin; 
4th Place Overall - (tie) Laura Beth Calvert and Layla Tutor; 
Top Junior Score - Anna Reid Crane; 
Top Sophomore Score - Cheyenne Elgin; 
Won Candy - Maggie Kimble, Aaniyah Johnson, and Emeri Roberts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:25:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Putting the "Fun" in Functions]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1666427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/3/22:  Mrs. Smith’s Algebra 1 class got to enjoy the beautiful fall weather while practicing writing linear functions. In groups of two, students worked to solve riddles as they learned these math skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Escape Room Review]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/3/22:  Mrs. Kelly’s English 3 class completed an escape room to review for their Crucible Unit Test. They had to race against each other to answer the questions correctly, and if they received an incorrect answer, they received a 30 second penalty. It was definitely a fun way to review on a Friday afternoon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:55:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Kick-Off is October 1st]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1665744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/30/22:  October 1st is the 2022 Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo Kick-Off! PHS students, parents, educators and community members will have access to the virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo, which is a great tool for career exploration.  The Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo virtual experience exposes students to 18 potential career pathways through an intro video, mentor for a minute clips, podcasts, and other resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:02:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class of 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/28/22:  Seniors and Juniors graduating in May met with the Balfour representative today and received CAP & GOWN ORDER FORMS as well as a packet of other items available for purchase.  Mr. Greg will return next Wed., October 5 to pick up orders.  Seniors also started the FAFSA process today when they met with the counselor Kim Austin and created Federal Student Aid IDs.  FAFSA opens on October 1.  Anyone planning to go to Community College, University, or Trade School must fill out a FAFSA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:02:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/29/22:  Mrs. Polly's Spanish I and II students created artwork to display around the high school campus celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Each group worked together to bring awareness to the positive influences and contributions of Hispanic Americans as they have enriched our country.  Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized each year, Sept. 15-October 15.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:25:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/28/22:  Makaela Salmon, recruiter for the Mississippi State University School of Education, visited and spoke to Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness students and Mrs. Bramlett's  PHS Future Educators Club members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:56:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Class Officers]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1662739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/26/22:  The PHS student body voted last week for class officers. Click the link for results]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:33:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September Students of the Month: FRESHMEN]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1662726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/26/22:  Congratulations to Avery Fulford and Uzzy Martinez for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:18:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometry Theorem In Action]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661461</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/22/22:  Coach Moore’s Geometry class discuss the Triangle Inequality Theorem:  two sides of a triangle must have a sum more than the third side.  As a proof, students cut pieces of straws and, with a piece of yarn, tied together three of their pieces.  Seeing whether or not they got a triangle after tying together their string and measuring their pieces was all in the proof.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:48:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Tryouts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/22:  Scholar's Bowl tryouts will take place Thurs., Sept. 22 and Fri., Sept. 23 at 7:30 in Mrs. Hutcheson's room. You only have to attend one day of tryouts. Contact Mr. James or Mrs. Hutcheson for more information.

Archery Try-Outs will be on Sept. 26th and 27th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm at D.T. Cox. Make-up day will be Sept. 29th at 4:00pm - 5:30pm. Contact Coach Walker for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:04:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Class Registers to Vote]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/22:  During her visit to PHS, Pontotoc County Circuit Clerk Melinda Nowicki provided seniors with the opportunity to fill out voter registration forms. Eligible  students will be able to cast their first votes November 8. We appreciate her stopping by and making this an easy process for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:41:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September Students of the Month: JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1659501</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/22: Congratulations to Hyrum Holmes, Trinity Ivy, Andrew Chrestman, and Channing Lane for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:21:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P-EBT HOTLINE CLOSING MAY 15]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1596306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families, we want to make you aware that the Mississippi PEBT Call Center will close on May 15.

 

Families, we want to  make you aware that the Mississippi P-EBT Call Center will close on May 15.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:41:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1659475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/22: Lennon Whitehead represented PHS as one of 15 students from across Mississippi to take part in the week-long McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at the University of Mississippi.   The program focused on how Mississippi can utilize resources through Ole Miss to address some of the state’s most pressing needs. Outcomes of the program are designed to help stimulate business in local communities, improve educational systems, and strengthen the conversation between the university and community members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:07:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1657851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/14/22: Corey Mize, recruiter for Base Camp Coding Academy,  spoke to College and Career Readiness classes about the admissions process for Base Camp, which is located in Water Valley, and teaches students to become software developers in 12 months.  For the selection process for Base Camp, high school seniors must apply and go through an interview process and skill test.  Those who are accepted can go through the program for free!  The deadline for the admission application is February 28, 2023. Click link for application.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:24:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September Students of the Month: SENIORS]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1656818</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/22:  Congratulations to Jasmier Coleman and James Carter McNeil for being selected for students of the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:10:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior 5K]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1652824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join PHS for our Warrior 5k on Thursday, September 15, following the Homecoming parade and pep rally!  This is an opportunity for students and others to deck out in black and gold and make this a "fun run." Prizes will be awarded for best dressed. Sign up online today! Cost is $15 for students and $25 for adults, t-shirt included.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall 2022 Toyota Interns]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1655793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/12/22:  Two of our Senior Warriors have completed the interview process and have been accepted into the Fall 2022 Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program.  Cayton Corley and Ellis Maffett will take part in a 15 week paid internship program with Toyota and ICC and will be working toward their Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification for five weeks, doing a two week Toyota Orientation, and then doing two week rotations in the stamping,  body weld, paint, and assembly production departments of Toyota.  Congratulations to these Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:45:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August Staff of the Month Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654490</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Mr. Sam James and Mrs. Rayanne Adams! In an effort to boost morale and reward the dedication and hard work the employees of PHS demonstrate on a daily basis, the administrative team will be recognizing two staff members each month for our "Employees of the Month" award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:46:08 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PHS is proud to highlight our NEMYF Board Members, Anna Reid Crane and MacKenzie McGuirt.  They will be serving on the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board for 2022-2023.  The board typically consists of around 50 students from among the 17 counties that CREATE serves.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:32:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/7/22: This week's Workforce Wednesday speaker was Mr. Mack Huey, Veteran's Service Officer for Pontotoc County and Criminal Justice instructor for Itawamba Community College and Blue Mountain College.  Mr. Huey spoke to College and Career Readiness students about the branches of the military, Selective Service, ASVAB, ROTC,  military benefits and life in the military.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:43:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Homecoming Court]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior Maids: Jasmier Coleman, Ella Huey, Mariah Montgomery, Shelby Tigner, Paris Vaughn, Harlee Wilson. Junior Maids: Alayna Ball, Ava Robbins. Sophomore Maids: Channing Lane, Genesis Tzib. Freshmen Maids: Ruth-Ali Robinson, Sailor Huey]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:34:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653394</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Warriors through the Years" is the theme for Homecoming week, September 12-16.  Celebrate your Warrior spirit through the decades on these dress up days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:02:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[eSports added as new sport at PHS and PJHS]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653093</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/6/22: Officially sanctioned by the MHSAA, eSports give students the opportunity to compete for state championships in the fall and in the spring leagues.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:39:59 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/1/22:  The first Workforce Wednesday speaker of the school year in College and Career Readiness classes was Hannah Moroney, Recruiter for Itawamba Community College.  Mrs. Moroney spoke about admissions, housing, college life, ICC tours, and the Academic, CTE, Healthcare, Career Pathway and Online Programs at ICC.  Students were allowed a question and answer session and she also awarded some t-shirts as prizes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:14:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Chess Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1643927</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aug. 17, 2022   Mrs. Bean will be hosting the Chess Club in her room twice a month after school.  Click post for dates and time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:19:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inductive Reasoning Leads to Mathematical Conjectures]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1646298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aug. 23, 2022:  Mr. James used counting bears to take his high school Geometry students on a trip down memory lane WAY back to Kindergarten.  He did this to show them they already knew a little more about inductive reasoning than they thought they did.  When several examples form a pattern and you assume that pattern will continue, you are using “inductive reasoning.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:41:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming T-Shirts, Theme, & Dress Up Days]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645931</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Homecoming week is just around the corner, September 12-16, with the theme "Warriors through the Years!"  Celebrate your Warrior spirit through the decades on dress up days and with a homecoming t-shirt.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:47:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the...]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 22, 2022: Mrs. Kelly’s English 3 class is learning all about how to write a good narrative. To draw some inspiration, students in her class played the game ”Clue,” and tracked their movements through the game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:14:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Paint and Music Collide in Art Class]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1644418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aug. 18, 2022.   Mrs. Gersh’s students create an installation with vintage vinyl records, cds, and cassette tapes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:45:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet the Warriors]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1644221</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 18, 2022 at 4:30, Tommy Morton Field.  Come and meet our Warrior Football, Cheer, and Band Members]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RURAL MEDICAL & SCIENCE SCHOLARS]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640403</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aug. 9, 2022   Catherine Courtney and Sadie Stegall, two Pontotoc High School Seniors (centered in photos),  received recognition from Rural Medical & Science Scholars program directors and counselors, (from left to right), counselor Will Hood, program directors, Jasmine Harris-Speight, Ann Sansing and counselor Sarah Frances Downs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:24:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dual Enrollment Opportunities through Toyota Wellspring/CREATE]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aug. 9, 2022  A limited amount of dual enrollment scholarships are available, through ICC and NEMCC, for current 11th and 12th grade PHS students who meet dual enrollment requirements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:20:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Important Upcoming Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1630972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians, please look over this information regarding registration for the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Internship Graduation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Spring 2022 Creating Your Future Internship graduates on May 17th at the new Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs.  Congratulations to PHS senior Kaden Tucker who was one of five high school students completing the 15-week internship program.
Kaden received his Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification from Itawamba Community College, as well as, experienced new hire orientation and gained manufacturing experience in various departments of Toyota Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 08:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Base Camp Signing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 16th, Pontotoc High School hosted a signing day for students who were accepted into Base Camp Coding Academy in Water Valley.  Sean Ennis, Director of Base Camp Coding Academy. visited the school and signed and offered full scholarships to Jacobe Johnson and Angel Maldonado. These students will be working with real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, and the life and  leadership skills needed to be successful and competitive in the job market, as software developers.
Congratulations to these students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 12:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dual Enrollment Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1613236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 13, 2022
A limited amount of dual enrollment scholarships are available, through ICC and NEMCC, for current 10th and 11th grade PHS students who meet dual enrollment requirements.  These independent study opportunities for college credit are provided through Toyota Wellspring/CREATE and cover the cost of one online college class per scholarship recipient for Fall 2022 in one of the following career interest fields:  Healthcare, STEM, and Hospitality and Tourism.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 12:24:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Job Genius Celebration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 10, 2022
Coach Tipler's College and Career Readiness class celebrated their completion of the Job Genius series, which is provided to our students by Express Employment Professionals of Tupelo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 12:32:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1608719</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 4, 2022
Denise Jara and Jacobe Johnson thanked PHS teachers with breakfast goodies as part of their College and Career Readiness class community service project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 12:40:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1606972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 2, 2022
FEA along with the 9th and 10th grade student body thanked teachers by providing a delicious snack mix station in the teachers' lounge.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 09:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Real World!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 2, 2022
At different stations students learned about money management. They received assigned jobs, spent their income, registered their expenses, and updated the balances of their checkbooks. When participants ran out of money, they got a second—or third—job!

Through Welcome to the Real World! students learn: how spending influences quality of life, how education impacts income, and how budgeting—and planning—can increase available money.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 09:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduate Employment Fair: Prize Drawing Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1606211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 29, 2022
Several PHS seniors won prize drawings at the Graduate Hiring Fair.  We thank these organizations and the Pontotoc County Chamber/Main Street Association for providing these prize drawing opportunities for our seniors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:43:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduate Employment Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 29, 2022
The Pontotoc County Chamber/Main Street Association sponsored a Graduate Employment Fair for all seniors in the Pontotoc City and County Schools on April 28th at the Gateway Pavilion in Pontotoc.  Many businesses and industries were on hand to inform students about local jobs that are available to them for long term employment, summer employment, or employment while they attend college. Students had resumes in hand and were ready to approach potential employers and have conversations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:42:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to Tie a Tie]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1605092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 27, 2022
Wearing a tie may be called for in various events throughout life - job interviews, weddings, graduations, etc.  Knowing how to tie a tie is definitely a life skill that students need to know.  We thank Dr. Ensley Howell of the Pontotoc MSU Extension Office for coming to teach our College and Career Readiness students the skill of tying a tie, so they will be prepared for dressing their best for employment or social events.  Students had a great time learning how to tie both Windsor and quick knots with Dr. Howell and their classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:10:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 26, 2022
This week's Workforce Wednesday speakers were representatives from the Human Resources Department at Southern Furniture Industries, which includes both our local Southern Motion and Fusion Furniture facilities, as well as their other facilities in our surrounding area.  HR representatives were Lee Oswalt, Scott Shempert, and Chris Mattox.  Students learned about skilled training programs that can lead to full time employment with competitive pay and benefits, as well as, the need for skilled workers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:34:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1603441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 25, 2022
Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's CCR students gained some great interviewing experience through taking part in mock interviews.  Each student was able to  practice the skills they have been learning in class by dressing professionally, presenting their resume, answering interview questions, asking questions of their interviewer, practicing their interviewing etiquette and body language, and even following up with a thank you email to their interviewer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:23:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 21, 2022
Mr. Rob Chittom, Vice President and Branch Manager of First Choice Bank - Ecru Branch, gave College and Career Readiness students an eye opening presentation on budgeting, investing, and building wealth.  Students were shown how to do a budget on a spreadsheet, learned about traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401Ks, mutual funds, and how interest on your investments can compound (especially when you start saving early).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:43:27 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 21, 2022
Thanks to the work of the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation, Churches United Food Depot of Pontotoc County received $460 in grant funding toward its mission of providing nutritional food to county residents who are in need.  Dawson Suggs and Joseph Henry, two NEMYF members from PHS, were recently on hand for the presentation during the NEMYF annual press conference in Tupelo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 20, 2022
Base Camp Coding Academy, in Water Valley, is offering a free coding camp for girls who are current 10th and 11th graders.  This free camp is a part of the movement to bring more girls into the field of computer programming. Any young lady who is interested should check out the flyer and fill out an application, with parent permission.  Parents are responsible for making sure students have transportation to and from camp.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:42:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Art Show]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the works of talented student artists! Artwork will be judged by local artists.  Attendees can get creative with fun art projects and crafts.  Snacks and a photo booth will be available. 
Thursday, April 21, 2022.  
5:00-7:00pm.  
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:39:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blackout Poetry]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 14, 2022
Mrs. Kelly’s SREB class is reading the book “Monster” by Walter Dean Myers. In the book, a boy named Steve Harmon is put on trial for a crime that he says he did not commit. Her class created blackout poetry as a way to express how Steve is feeling at this point of the book during the trial, and how he cannot express what he is feeling in the court system. Overall the students did an amazing job depicting the emotion Steve has in the novel through their poems!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:37:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Physics Catapult Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 12, 2022
Last week PHS physics students travelled to Ole Miss to compete in the 15th annual catapult competition. Four PHS teams of 4 students each designed and built a catapult that would launch tennis balls at various targets. Team BWOMP (Dawson Suggs, Jeremy Ray, David Metcafe, and Rob Ferguson) came home with the first place trophy for Best Design.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:02:22 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 11, 2022
We had several great speakers last week in CCR classes.    Airman Abby Feathers and Staff Sergeant Marian Cooper spoke about career opportunities in the Air Force.  Abby specializes in security forces, and Staff Sergeant Cooper specialized in logistics before becoming a recruiter. Dave Kitchens and Lathe Ward of Three Rivers also visited.  They spoke about apprenticeships and Individual Training Accounts for students pursuing careers in high demand fields.  Mr. Ward also gave information about his journey to becoming a computer programmer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:08:37 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 5, 2022
Mrs. Bean's algebra 3 students teamed up for a trigonometry test. They had to find the missing sides and angles of  three triangles using the Laws of Sines and Cosines. They used chalk, a protractor, and tape measure to create the triangles in the parking lot.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:01:31 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 1, 2022
The CREATE Foundation's Prize Patrol visited Pontotoc High School on Thursday and delivered Apple product prizes to the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo prize drawing winners.  PHS prize drawing winners and the prizes they won are: Izzy Park - Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones; Luke Hammer - iPad Air; Landon Johnson - MacBook Air]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:23:21 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 1, 2022
Before performing at the MIA Championships in Oxford Friday afternoon, the PHS indoor percussion performed their show, "UN", to students at break.  The indoor drumline dazzled their audience, performing this challenging, highly entertaining show which the student body appreciated with loud applause.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:24:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technology Survey for Parents]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents of students grades 3-12 are asked to complete a technology survey by the Mississippi Department of Education at https://bbyt.es/C39QC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Novel Project Introduction]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 31, 2022
Mrs. Kelly's SREB class did a gallery walk to learn about the Stanford Prison Experiment as an introduction to their unit on the book “Monster” by Walter Dean Meyers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:43:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT WorkKeys Silver + Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 30, 2022
PHS is continuing to highlight our many students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate at a Silver or above level. Congratulations to the following students for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:29:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mu Alpha Theta presents 2nd annual PHS Mathematics Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 25, 2022
The PHS Mu Alpha Theta math club hosted an in-house math competition for other PHS students.  After signing up with the Mu Alpha Theta sponsor, Mrs. Bean, weeks earlier, students took one of three math tests that Mu Alpha Theta members had created and vetted earlier in the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:16:13 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 25, 2022
This week's Workforce Wednesday speaker was Jannath Merckaert, a human resources representative, from Diversity Vuteq.  Diversity Vuteq is a company located in both Blue Springs and New Albany, MS and serves as an automotive parts supplier for Toyota Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:53:10 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 23, 2022
PHS is continuing to highlight our many students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate at a Silver or above level.Congratulations Shanda, Chelsea, Jacob, Samantha, Crossland, Ben, Kevin, Joryie, Cadence and Christian for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:55:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 16, 2022  
PHS is continuing to highlight our many students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate at a Silver or above level.

Congratulations Connor, Tyler, Chrishton, Chance, Kyla, Jaycie, Chambers and Heather for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 11, 2022
AP Biology students completed a murder mystery lab activity where they were asked to analyze a crime scene, and then interpret data to pinpoint a suspect.  The students analyzed various items like blood, fingerprints, shoe prints, tested items for poison, and identified fibers left at the scene.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:03:03 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 11, 2022
PHS is continuing to highlight our many students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate at a Silver or above level.

Congratulations Marilyn, Evan, Tyler, Jack, Jasmier and Emma Kate for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:51:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Something Strange is Coming...]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 10, 2022
For the first time this year, the PCSD Choir will take to the stage to perform a show entitled: "Stranger Things: The Choral Experience." The first of TWO shows is coming your way on March 31st. Pre-Sale tickets will be on sale for $3 after Spring Break.  There will be a $5 admission at the door if no pre-sale ticket is purchased.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:17:44 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 10, 2022
Our guest speakers for this week were from the Largest Furniture Manufacturer in the World! Isela Lemus and Diana Ortiz of Ashley Furniture Industries came and shared a vast amount of information and resources with our students.  The two took the CCR students on a virtual tour of different departments of the Ashley facility.  They shared information concerning internships, scholarships, professional careers, manufacturing and distribution opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and summer jobs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:04:33 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March, 10, 2022
A new scoreboard was installed at the softball field at D.T. Cox.  Coach Wildmon shares, “We appreciate all the hard work and effort that Coach Webb put in to helping us get a new scoreboard. It looks awesome and we are glad to have it up and going this year!”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:19 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 10, 2022
The little marshmallow creatures are the product of Mrs. Boothe's Biology students using their genetic knowledge to create a physical representation of alleles received from hypothetical parent aliens.  Students "breed" the aliens to create a line of marshmallow alien children and then used those alleles to "breed" a line of marshmallow alien grandchildren.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:25:24 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:19:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ARC Summer Academy Opportunities]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:00:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents Needs Assessment Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:48:48 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:47:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Career Expo Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:58:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:01:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1579107</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:10:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578165</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PHS students competed in the MSMS Mathematics Competition on Thursday, February 24.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:12:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Apprenticeship Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:07:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1575019</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:15:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Theatre Department Presents...]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1572142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 17, 2022 
PHS Theatre Department is excited to present to you the Disney production of Lion King Jr. March 22-26.  See link for showtimes and ticket pricing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:09:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT Boot Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1572131</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 17, 2022
PHS students have two opportunities left to attend ACT review sessions in Reading/Vocabulary and English/Grammar during the month of February. 
Students will have access to guided instruction, independent practices, and resources to take home.  8:30-11:30 in the PHS Commons.  Call the PHS office to sign up.
Sat., Feb. 19 - Reading & Vocabulary; 
Sat., Feb. 26 - English & Grammar]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:03:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1571298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The February 16th  guest speakers for Workforce Wednesday, in College and Career Readiness classes, were Mr. Matt Ruth, VP of Operations and Mr. Johnny Anderson, Director of Human Resources for Albany Industries.  These speakers provided students a wealth of information concerning the soft skills needed to be successful on any job.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:42:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 10, 2022
Please be reminded that there is a limited amount of career camp funding available through CREATE's Toyota Wellspring Education Fund for interested students in the fields of Engineering, Pharmacy, Robotics, Art and Design, Construction, Veterinary Medicine, Accounting and Architecture.  Please visit the camp's scholarship page or make direct contact with the camp if you are interested in applying for scholarship funding for the camp.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:25:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Soccer Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 10, 2022
The Girls Soccer team is selling t-shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of colors.  Orders are due by Feb. 23.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:18:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568191</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 9, 2021
Workforce Wednesday speakers in Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness classes were Katelynn Stidham, Itawamba Community College Recruiter, and Maclaine Griffith and Anna Claire Warren, PHS graduates and current ICC Indian Delegation Members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:24:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class 4A, Region 2 Division Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1567143</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, February 8. 
Game Day lineup attached. Admission $7. Only MHSAA State Passes will be accepted. Tickets will be sold at the door, cash only.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:49:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1564324</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 3, 2022
Front Row: Olivia, Randy, Madison. 
Back Row:  Noe, Brenton. 
Not Pictured:  Fabiola, Austin, Avery.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:52:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1563878</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 2, 2022
This week's Workforce Wednesday speakers were no strangers to PHS.  Corey Mize, Director of Recruitment for Base Camp Coding Academy, and 2021 PHS graduates and current Base Camp students, Jacen Barefoot and Dylan Shipton served as speakers.  The group spoke about the admissions process for Base Camp Coding Academy, which is located in Water Valley, and teaches students to be software developers in 12 months.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:19:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Cheer Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1563847</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 2, 2022
Pick up a tryout packet from Mrs. Kelly.  Packets are due March 3. Cheer Clinic will be March 3-4. Tryouts will be March 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:30:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Camp Opportunities at MSU]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1562786</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feb. 1, 2022
Summer Career Camp Opportunities for high school students are now available at Mississippi State University for students interested in Construction, Art and Design, Veterinary Medicine, Accounting and Architecture. *Sign up soon*]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:47:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Delayed Start February 4]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1564893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pontotoc City School District will operate on a two-hour
delayed start schedule tomorrow, February 4, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:08:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ACT Bookcamp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1559417</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jan. 26, 2022
PHS students have the opportunity to attend ACT review sessions in Science, Math, Reading/Vocabulary, and English/Grammar during the month of February.  Contact the office to sign up!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:15:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Cheesy Pythagorean Theorem]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1557853</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jan. 24, 2022
In Mr. James’s Geometry class, students explored the Pythagorean theorem using Cheezits!  It was easy to prove that a2+b2=c2 using the cheese crackers.  Making a square along each side, side a needed 16 Cheezits, side b need 9 Cheezits, and side c needed 25 Cheezits. Since 9+16=25, a2+b2=c2!  Now time for a snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:06:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Camp Opportunities through CREATE]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1556438</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jan. 20, 2022
SIGN UP NOW!
Summer Camp Opportunities for interested high school students are now available at Ole Miss for students interested in Robotics, Engineering and Pharmacy. Camp registration needs to be directly related to the student's future career field.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:16:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dual Enrollment Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1555712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jan. 19, 2022
Nine future healthcare majors are taking part in a special dual enrollment program funded through the CREATE Foundation's Toyota Wellspring Education Fund.  This semester, these PHS students are taking Medical Terms in Allied Health, virtually, through Itawamba Community College.  This is a general medical terminology course concerning word structure, pronunciation and application of the body and systems of the body.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:17:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Hall of Fame]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1545327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 21, 2021
Thank you, Coach Bain, for choosing Pontotoc City School. We love you and wish you well on your retirement.
47 Years of Service, 
50 State Championships, 
8 Times State Coach of the Year, 
3 Times Regional Coach of the Year, 
1 Time National Coach of the Year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:27:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Interns Graduate]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1544271</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 17, 2021
Toyota Mississippi held a graduation ceremony for their Fall 2021 Creating Your Future Internship graduates on December 15th.  Congratulations to PHS seniors Brice Deaton, Nathan Tzib and Sam Walker who were three of the seven high school students completing the 15-week internship program.

All three students received their Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification from Itawamba Community College, as well as, experienced new hire orientation and gained manufacturing experience in the stamping, body weld, paint, and assembly departments of Toyota Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:12:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lung in a Bottle]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1541014</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 10, 2021
After studying the Respiratory System in Biology, students completed a simulation lab, illustrating how the diaphragm pulls downward to pull air into the lungs and pushes upward to force air out of the lungs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:37:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Library Reading Half-Marathon]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1539879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 8, 2021
Join high school students and teachers in reading a half-marathon of books. The challenge is to read 13 books by May 13, 2022.  With race numbers displayed across the library’s glass walls, participating students and teachers list the titles as they finish reading. Families are encouraged to join in and READ 13 by 13!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:34:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Students of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1539628</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 8, 2021
Congratulations!
First Row: AJ (9th), Kylee (10th), Colton (10th). 
Back Row: Jamarion (11th), Rob (12th), Santaisha (12th). Not pictured: Alexandra (9th), Kailyah (11th)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:38:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mock Interviews]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1536532</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 1, 2021
78 of Mr. Dixon's and Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness students took part in mock interviews in the PHS Skills Path Lab.  Students demonstrated their skills of resume development, greeting an interviewer, answering interview questions, dressing for an interview, demonstrating proper body language, and properly thanking an interviewer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:14:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Softball Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1534010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 29, 2021
Find items picked out specifically for our team.
There is also spirit wear available for family and friends.
Store Open From: November 19 - December 1, 2021]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:02:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Job Geniuses Celebrate]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1531796</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 19, 2021
Coach Tipler's College and Career Readiness class celebrated their completion of the Job Genius series, which is provided to our students by Express Employment Professionals of Tupelo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:14:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1530745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 17, 2021
Mrs. Jeanie Christian, Hickory Senior Living Marketing Coordinator, was our Workforce Wednesday speaker this week.  Mrs. Christian spoke to CCR students about high need career fields in elderly care.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:50:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Soccer Fundrasier]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1528964</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 15, 2021
Please consider purchasing an item or two to support our student athletes. There are 39 items to choose from!  Orders are due by Friday, November 19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:43:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lion King on Broadway]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 12, 2021
PHS students had the opportunity to see the Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:17:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Unique Talent]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527818</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 11, 2021
Mac Cook entertained his classmates by playing the organ. This was a welcome break on a beautiful fall day. He said he has been playing the organ for two years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:49:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Womanless Beauty Review]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527696</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PHS presents The Fancy Fellows Womanless Beauty Review on November 19, 2021 at 6:00p.m.  Admission is $5.00.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:37:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook: Senior Ads]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527683</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 11, 2021
Don't miss out on ordering your senior an ad in the 2022 yearbook.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:29:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 10, 2021
It was great having North Mississippi Medical Center representatives on campus for this week's Workforce Wednesday.  Visiting CCR classes were Dr. Lisa Ross, physical therapist and director of the rehabilitation department at NMMC Pontotoc and Mrs. Kris Patterson, NMCC recruiter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:19:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1526130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 8, 2021
Cooper Parmer was named the individual state champion on Saturday, Nov. 6.  Both the girls and boys cross country teams finished 3rd.  (Read more)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:54:24 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 5, 2021
Congratulations!
Front Row:  Cheridy, Christian, Ethan, Johana.  
Back Row:  Anna, Nic, Ramynzia, Ashton]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:49:47 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 5, 2021
With the band playing in the background,  high school and junior high students, teachers and family cheer on the cross country team as they board the bus headed to Jackson.  Runners will compete on Saturday, November 6 at Mississippi College's Choctaw Trails.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, October 30, Pontotoc High School Scholar's Bowl competed at Ole Miss for the Brain Brawl competition. Juli Stutsy, Trinity Ivy, and Mollie Rackley competed against local public and private schools in the knowledge-based tournament.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:52:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1523088</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 3, 2021
Court reporters are known as guardians of the record because of their impartiality and role within the judicial process.  They capture the words spoken by everyone during a court proceeding and then prepare verbatim transcripts of proceedings.

PHS students were introduced to the world of court reporting in this week's Workforce Wednesday.  Desi Arnold and Melanie Owen, court reporters, spoke to College and Career Readiness classes and shed light on this fascinating field.  They even brought a stenotype machine and performed demonstrations and allowed students to try their hand at using the machine themselves.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:56:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Athletes Sign Letter of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1521886</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 1, 2021
Today, three athletes from Pontotoc High School signed their National Letter of Intent.
Brice Deaton - Baseball, Jones County Community College
Audrey Hamill - Volleyball, Itawamba Community College
Caroline Howard - Volleyball, Northwest Community College]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:04:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Yearbooks for sale]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yearbooks for the current school year can be purchased online here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:50:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Real World!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 28, 2021
Mrs. Jane Chamblee, Pontotoc MSU Extension Agent, presented Welcome to the Real World to our CCR students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:05:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math in Action]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1518639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 28, 2021
Algebra 3 classes at PHS had a group project where they used trigonometry to find the missing sides and angles of triangles. The next day, students used surveying instruments to create their designs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:12:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Fall Blood Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1519618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 28, 2021
Nearly  two dozen juniors and seniors donated blood today, potentially giving lifesaving blood to someone in need.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:37:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spooky English]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1519340</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 27, 2021
In Mrs. Kessinger's class, students worked with inferencing using Alice Walker's short story "The Flowers." Students had to make inferences about the time period, location, and characteristics of characters based on information given in the story. Students also had to investigate a recreation of the crime scene that is described in the text, and draw conclusions about how the crime was committed and for what reasons by creating detective and medical examiner reports.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:03:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1518749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 27, 2021
Mr. Corey Wages, Vice President of First Choice Bank,  visited College and Career Readiness classes at PHS and spoke to the students about wise credit choices.  Students learned what a credit report is, how a credit report is used, how to start credit, what a good credit score is, and the steps of purchasing a home.  He also allowed the students a question and answer question.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:50:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517992</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 26, 2021
PHS Senior Class Officers handed out candy to trick or treaters from the elementary school as they walked down Main Street today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:02:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Driving Safely]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517478</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 25, 2021
Miss Mississippi Volunteer Rachel Shumaker, along with Sergeant McGee, spoke to PHS students about measures students can take and make habit to combat preventable accidents on roads, including wearing seatbelts and not driving distracted or under the influence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:10:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517419</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 25, 2021
Congratulations to Makayla, Sam and Santaisha for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:32:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STATE CHAMPIONS!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 25, 2021
MHSAA 4A State Champions!
Defeated Pass Christian 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-20)
Audrey Hamill was MVP of the State Championship Game.
Sadie Stegall was Scholar Athlete. 
Final record 18-6]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:47:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spanish Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517258</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 25, 2021
Spanish Club is ordering shirts.  Orders are due by October 28.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pep Rally]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1516246</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 22, 2021
The senior football players, band, and cheerleaders, as well as the unified basketball and volleyball teams were all celebrated this morning during the pep rally which concluded with the volleyball team being cheered on as they left for their state championship game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:59:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NORTH HALF CHAMPIONS!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1514623</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 20, 2021
Lady Warriors play for MHSAA State Championship on Saturday, Oct. 23]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:23:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1515372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 21, 2021
Mr. Rob Chittom, Vice President and Branch Manager of First Choice Bank - Ecru Branch, gave College and Career Readiness students an eye opening presentation on budgeting, investing, and building wealth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:32:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1515371</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 21, 2021
Congratulations to Dillan, Ximena, and Carson for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:06:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Imagine the Possibilities!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1514135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 19, 2021 
PHS Art Students, Allie, MaCayla, Alayna and JaDariya, did a great job helping to promote the Virtual Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo by creating sidewalk art.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Service Project: Regional Rehab Center - Celebration of Hope]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1512325</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 15, 2021
Students, faculty and staff buy hearts to support Regional Rehab Center as they provide free outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dyslexia treatment, audiology services, and early childhood intervention to the communities of North Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:13:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1511756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 14, 2021
Congratulations to Cooper, Dawson, and Brice for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:07:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1511194</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 13, 2021
The October 13th Workforce Wednesday speakers in College and Career Readiness were Mack Huey, Veteran's Service Officer and ICC Criminal Justice Instructor, and Staff Sergeant Bryan McGee of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:25:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Expo Winning School]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1510904</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 11, 2021
PHS wins in the 4A division for the most students to sign-up for the Career Expo!  PHS also had more teachers to sign-up than any other school in North MS! In a school our size, it definitely takes everyone working together to make something like this happen.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:31:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507487</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 6, 2021
Congratulations to Carter, Chip, and Andrew for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jasmier Coleman, Assistant Secretary!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1506658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 5, 2021  Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation (NEMYF) 2021-2022 Cohort and Officer Appointments]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507899</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 7, 2021
Mr. Matt Ruth, VP of Operations and Mr. Johnny Anderson, Director of Human Resources for Albany Industries provided students with a wealth of information concerning the soft skills needed to be successful on any job. (read more)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:19:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Students of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 1, 2021
Congratulations! 
Front row:  Michael, Nakiyah, Mollie;   Back row:  Coda,  Kristin, Canton
Not pictured: Fabiola and Sawyer]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOMECOMING WEEK]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1503409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021
Students and teachers showcased their creative attire during Spirit Week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:17:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1503343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/29/21
The results of class officer elections were announced this week. Congratulations to the students elected.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:29:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Register to Vote]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1502430</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/28/21 Earlier this month, PHS Students who were 18-years-old had the opportunity to fill out voter registration forms at school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:53:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1503217</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/29/21
Congratulations to Nathan, Olivia, and Canton for earning their Silver or above National Career Readiness Certificates and becoming members of the PHS ACT WorkKeys Silver+ Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:51:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spanish Club]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1500033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spanish club learned about La Tomatina celebration in Buñol, Spain.  Participants throw tomatoes at each for one hour on the last Wednesday of August every year.  It has been a tradition in Buñol, Spain since 1945.  PHS Spanish Club celebrated by throwing water balloons at each other!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:25:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Game Sept. 24]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Warrior fans are encouraged to participate in this Friday's Hawaiian game theme!  Dress in your favorite Hawaiian attire as we cheer on our Warriors on the road at Itawamba.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:19:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499554</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students learned about the mission of the Three Rivers Workforce Division; workforce opportunities like apprenticeships, individual training accounts, internships, and the youth program; had a workforce testimonial from a recent Base Camp Coding Academy graduate; and were granted a question and answer session concerning these programs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:36:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Homecoming Court]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499346</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The homecoming court will be presented during halftime at the football game October 1. Congratulations to these girls.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:49:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week: September  27 - October 1]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1487730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The homecoming theme this year is "We're all in this together."  See the image for dress-up days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:11:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499245</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrated September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Americans are honored for their achievements and contributions to our nation.  Students can discover more about their experiences and challenges in displays around the school and in conversations in the classroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:19:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National IT Professional Day]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499325</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PHS Drivers' Ed students stopped by to show their gratitude to the best IT Department. Many thanks to Mr. Jessie Jones and Mr. Jayme Bennett for all they do to connect students and teachers to each other and the rest of the world!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:51:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College and Career Night for all Juniors and Seniors]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1496250</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, September 21st from 5:30-7:30 at the Pontotoc Ridge Career and Technology Center.  Parents are also invited and encouraged to attend. 17 colleges, 13 local businesses, and the military branches will be there.  There will also be a contest to see which school can have the most students to attend.  The winning school will receive a trophy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:58:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Pontotoc High School students serve on the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Board]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1496239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Dawson Suggs, Jasmier Coleman, and Joseph Henry on representing PHS!  We look forward to seeing the great work you do this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:33:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Tshirt]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1495679</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Forms and money are due THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 and can be turned in to the office in each building. Thank you for your help and support of the PHS Cheerleaders!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:24:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1495623</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[College and Career Readiness Classes welcomed Mr. J.C. Aaron as their guest speaker for Workforce Wednesday.  Mr. Aaron owns a local Information Technology company called One Call.  He shared about the need for workers in the high need career sector of Information Technology, as well as, working conditions, training, and starting salaries in the IT field.  We thank Mr. Aaron for shedding light on this field and peaking interest in our students to consider working in the IT sector.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:29:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Game Sept. 17]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1493687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Break out your glow sticks, neon and bright colors for the Saltillo football game on Sept. 17.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:20:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday Speakers]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1491409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday speakers in College and Career Readiness classes were Makaela Dickerson, ICC Recruiter, and Anna Claire Warren, PHS graduate and current ICC Indian Delegation Member.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:37:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Game Sept. 10]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1490397</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Warrior fans are encouraged to participate in this Friday's Patriotic game theme!  Dress in your red, white, blue and gold as we cheer on our Warriors at home in the Hollow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:55:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workforce Wednesday Speaker]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1488521</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The College and Career Readiness classes welcomed David Simmons, retired General Transportation Manager for Wal-Mart Distribution Center, to speak to them about careers in the high need career sector of Transportation and Logistics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:18:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Toyota Interns]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1488511</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three of our Senior Warriors have been accepted into the Fall 2021 Toyota Creating Your Future Internship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:34:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Presenting the Progressive Era]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1484360</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Pittman's U.S. History students studied the Progressive Era this week,  researching such topics as African American rights, women's suffrage, social welfare, prohibition, and corporate regulation in the library's books and online databases.  Then they presented their research to their classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:39:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get on the Grid]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1484175</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mr. Tipler's College and Career Readiness Classes have been exploring the Skills Foundation of Mississippi's Get on the Grid website and learning about all the high need career fields here in North Mississippi.  Each student was assigned a high need career field to research and to create a presentation using  Google Slides to share with their peers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:59:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Service]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1483977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We thank Mrs. Beth Waldo, Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Association Director, for speaking to College and Career Readiness Classes concerning the importance of community service. Students learned about the benefits of serving their community, as well as, were given examples of upcoming opportunities for them to serve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:17:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dual Credit Composition Class Creates Short Films]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1480836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Parman's Comp. 2 class wrote film scripts for their first assignment.  In small groups students wrote their scripts and then created two to ten minute short films or trailers.  The students presented their videos Friday in the library.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:22:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RURAL MEDICAL & SCIENCE SCHOLAR]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1481034</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Joseph Henry received recognition from Rural Medical & Science Scholars program. He was among 15 students enrolled in the four-week summer program at Mississippi State University to encourage high school students to pursue health or science careers in rural areas of the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Active Parent Registration Open]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1480826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ActiveParent registration is open. This is only for parents that did not complete online registration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mini Cheer Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1477010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PHS cheer squad is excited  to host "Mini Cheer Camp." Participants will join PHS and PJHS Cheerleaders during practice on Sept. 7-9 from 3:30-5:30 and will perform their dance before the football game on Sept. 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:50:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Update August 4, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1472538</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free-Reduced Online Application]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:43:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration information for the 2021 School Year can be found here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:25:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A&P Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week our Human A&P students are learning about the human brain.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:30:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual School Information]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual School Parent Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1468210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High Auditorium Aug 2 5:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:09:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESSER III: American Rescue Plan: Needs Assessment Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1474464</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District is in the planning/budgeting phase with regards to  ESSER III allocations. This is the third COVID Relief allocation from the federal government. The district will follow all federal guidelines for these funds. 

This funding may only be spent on COVID related issues. The funds will focus on learning loss, health and safety, social distancing and other factors directly related to student learning and achievement. 

The survey will close August 13, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1397013</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:53:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News Alerts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Urgent stories can be given an alert for parents or community members. This will generate a popup box when you log in, and you can opt to read the full story, dismiss the message once, or opt to not show again. You may set an expiration for the alert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:53:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News without Images]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1396994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adding images to your news stories is optional. It may look best if adjacent stories match each other to keep your quadrant looking clean and even.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:53:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Text and Images in Mock Ups are Placeholders]]></title>
				<link>http://phs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1396988</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All text and images are placeholder and able to be replaced by the school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:53:15 -0600</pubDate>
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