Simpson County School District

🎉Congratulations to the winners of Mendenhall Elementary School's Reading Fair! We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated and showcased their creativity, dedication, and love for reading! 📚🖤💛

📚Kindergarten Fiction (Family Division A):
1st - Remington Smith
2nd - Naomi Lemus

📚1st-2nd grade Fiction (Family Division B):
1st - Zachary Allen
2nd - Xylin & Dillyn Wells
3rd - Dean Fontanille

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🎉We have our Day 1 Winner!!🎉

Congratulations to Latanya Rankin for finding today's hidden ticket at Simpson Nutrition! 🎁

Thank you to Simpson Nutrition for sponsoring the Day 1 prize of our SCSD 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Be sure to stop by and support this great local business!❤️💛

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🔍Clue for December 1 🎄

On the first day of Christmas, a merry clue for thee,

Find nutritional juices waiting in Magee. Behind a Christmas tree your special ticket waits with glee! 🎁

Take a look! 🌬📚Simpson Central's Pre-K students enjoyed a special visit from WLBT3 Meteorologist Dave Roberts! As they learned about wind, water, and weather, he read them a story and helped bring their lessons to life.

What a fun and educational experience for our youngest learners! 🌧☔🌦
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Reminder📌: All SCSD schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays next week, November 24-28.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday! 🍂

📣High School Seniors and Recent Graduates – this opportunity is for you!🌟

Discover how you can gain industry certifications, hands-on experience, and a $10/hour training stipend through the Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Join us for the Info Night on Thursday, November 20th at 6:00 PM at the Copiah Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center to explore pathways to high-demand careers right here in Mississippi!

RSVP here👉: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8kOFrR6Dz0qTMQHtukWbMRwcEKP78cFDnR7EFhu6d_JUNklJWENBUEZHTEJZSUlSTEkxNkwySzFEUS4u&origin=QRCode

Take a look! The First Lady of Mississippi, Mrs. Elee Reeves, visited Pre-K students at Simpson Central today.📚🌟During her visit, she read stories to the class and collected handmade ornaments that will be displayed at the Governor's Mansion🎄. This year's Christmas theme is "A Season of Success."
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🇺🇸Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Thank you, Veterans, for your service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙
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👏Congratulations to our Simpson County Technical Center Students of the First Term! These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and dedication in their programs. 📚🌟

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🐔🧬Learning comes to life in Mr. Brandon Walker's 8th Grade Science class at Simpson Central!

Students explored the genetics of chickens as part of their lesson on artificial selection and natural selection–using Punnett squares to study how certain traits are passed down and how humans have selectively bred chickens over time. 🐓📚
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🎃🍭Join us for Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30, from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Simpson County School District Office (111 Education Lane, Mendenhall, MS 39114)! We can't wait to see you! 🍬

✈️🌎 Get ready to Taste the World! October 13–17 is National School Lunch Week, and we’re celebrating with daily themes from across the globe:

🏈 Monday – North America: Favorite Team Day – Wear your favorite jersey

🎉 Tuesday – Mexico: Fiesta Day – Wear bright colors

🌺 Wednesday – Jamaica: Tropical Day – Wear your Hawaiian shirts

👩‍🍳 Thursday – Italy: Chef Day – Wear aprons or chef hats

🔴 Friday – China: Luck Red Day – Wear anything red

Dress up, join the fun, and enjoy a world of flavor! 🍽️✨

📚October is National Principals Month!🎉

We're proud to celebrate the dedicated leaders who guide our schools each day with passion, vision, and heart. Thank you to all of our Simpson County School District principals for the incredible work you do to support students, staff, and our community. ❤️💛

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Just a friendly reminder: Fall Break starts tomorrow, October 8 through October 10! We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and fun break! 🍂😊

School resumes on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches across the Simpson County School District! 🎉❤💛

Your leadership, dedication, and unwavering support inspire our student-athletes to push beyond their limits– not just in the game, but in life. Thank you for the countless hours you invest, the lessons you teach, and difference you make every single day! 🏈🏀⚽⚾🎾📣⛳

📅We're kicking off a busy and exciting week in the Simpson County School District! From Homecoming parades and games to Fall Break, here's a look at everything happening this week!

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate our students and community! 🏈🎉

🍁Reminder: Fall Break is October 8-10 – schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday.

👑🖤Mendenhall High School's 2025-2026 Homecoming Court🖤👑

👑Seventh Grade Maid:
Caylee Barron

👑Seventh Grade Beau:
Kiylen Loftin

👑Eighth Grade Maid:
Makenzie May

👑Eighth Grade Beau:
Kayden Loftin

👑Freshman Maids:
Nahla Guyton
Jayla Stowers

👑Sophomore Maids:
Kelsey Epting
Aniyah Robinson

👑Junior Maids:
Lakiya Little
Nakendra Magee

👑Junior Beaus:
Hunter Bairfield
Olijuwan Burton

👑Senior Maids:
Abbi Rose
Ty’Rihanna Lindsey

👑Senior Beaus:
Chandler Arinder
Noah Carlisle

👑Football Maids:
Corinne Allen
Saniyah Griffith

👑❤️Magee High School's 2025-2026 Homecoming Court❤️👑

👑Freshman Maids:
Journeigh Berry
Addison Barnett

👑Sophomore Maids:
Kamryn Draughn
Kaylee Durr

👑Junior Maids:
Kaylee Brown
Anaya Jones

👑Senior Maids:
Aubrey Collins
Illeana Dillion

👑Football Maids:
Kiya Durr
Kenlin Lewis

📚🤖Simpson County Technical Center Spotlight! 🛠🌱

It's been a busy and exciting month at the SCTC as students explored careers, gained real-world skills, and learned from industry experts!

👮Law and Public Safety students heard from Mendenhall Fire Chief Daniel May and FBI guest speaker Latoya Parker, and visited USM's Construction & Design Program to explore hands-on, industry driven opportunities.

🤖Engineering students visited the Infinity Science Museum near NASA's Stennis Space Center, where they built and tested their own underwater robots and learned how robotics is shaping the future.

🏗Construction/Carpentry and 🌱Agriculture & Natural Resources students toured USM's Construction & Design Program, met faculty, and learned about career pathways in the field.

🔧Metal Fabrication students toured Hol-Mac Corporation in Bay Springs🏭, where they learned about manufacturing careers and saw how technical skills come together in the workplace.

🩺Health Science students practiced real-world medical skills, learned proper PPE techniques, and participated in sessions focused on vaping prevention and self-care.

💡Through field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on learning, SCTC is empowering students with skills, knowledge, and opportunities for success beyond the classroom! 🌟

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