Pontotoc High School News

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!

4/21/23: The ICC Steel Drum Ensemble performed for the PHS Band on Thursday, April 20.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.