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Positive Praise

PMS Positive Praise

(9/15): At Pontotoc Middle School, we are so proud of our students who continue to demonstrate positive character traits each day. From showing kindness to classmates, to helping others in need, to making responsible choices in and out of the classroom—our Warriors are shining examples of what it means to be respectful, caring, and dependable.
These students remind us that character counts and small acts of goodness can make a big difference in our school community. Way to go, Warriors—keep leading with integrity and heart!

Building Ideas: Paper Tower STEM Challenge

(9/8): This week, our middle school students put their critical thinking and engineering skills to the test with the Paper Tower Challenge—a hands-on STEM activity focused on teamwork, design, and creative problem-solving.
Given a limited amount of paper and tape, students were challenged to build the tallest freestanding tower possible. Sounds simple? Not quite! Each team had to plan carefully, test structural stability, and adjust their designs on the fly as their towers grew taller—and wobblier.
This challenge encouraged students to think like engineers: experimenting with shapes, testing for balance, and learning from each attempt. It also reinforced the importance of communication and collaboration under time constraints.
In the end, some towers stood tall, others toppled dramatically—but every group walked away with a deeper understanding of the design process and the value of persistence.
STEM is all about learning through doing—and in this case, doing with just a few sheets of paper and a whole lot of brainpower.
AR kickoff

AR Kickoff at PMS was a Blast!

(9/8): Pontotoc Middle School launched this year’s Accelerated Reading (AR) program with an exciting Kickoff Event! Students and teachers joined together to play fast-paced “Minute to Win It” games that had everyone laughing and cheering. The energy was contagious as students showed off their skills and competed for prizes.
The best part? Winners got to select a brand-new AR book to jump-start their reading journey for the year! What a fun way to celebrate reading, teamwork, and school spirit. Way to go, Warriors—let’s make this an amazing year of reading growth!
properties of matter

Float Your Boat: Science Success in Mrs. Brumley’s Class

(9/4): Mrs. Brumley’s science classes just completed their unit of study on the properties of matter. Understanding the property of density, students were challenged with the task of taking a ball of clay (which sinks because it is more dense than water) and creating a vessel that will not only float but also carry as many pennies as possible (which are also more dense than water). Mrs. Brumley’s students really rose to the challenge; the top 2 team’s designs held 48 pennies. Way to Float!!!
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