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Welcome Campuses To Our

North & South Pontotoc

Pontotoc City

Career Center

Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! It is a great pleasure to welcome both our returning families and those who are new to our system. We are excited that you have chosen to allow us in the Pontotoc County School District to teach and care for your child. We consider it our greatest honor to serve you and your child. I cannot express the excitement from me and our staff about the upcoming opportunity we will have with you and your child to develop a community of lifelong learners that supports one another for the betterment of Pontotoc County.

I cannot commend our administration, teachers, and maintenance staff enough for the work that they have completed this summer to make our schools better learning environments! We strive to ensure that your children have the best learning environments that are comfortable, welcoming, and conducive to student learning. To that end many hours have been spent cleaning, painting, repairing, rethinking, and reimagining to make your child’s workspace the most productive it can be.

Summer is also a time for our faculty members to focus on their own learning – something they do not have as much time for during the school year, when the emphasis is on teaching our students. We are fortunate to have a very professional cohort of teachers and administrators within PCSD that take their own professional learning seriously and have spent their time in workshops and planning in order to increase student achievement and foster new and innovative ways to engage their students.

August is a very exciting time for those of us involved in education because it allows us to develop new goals, build new relationships and embark upon new challenges. Our Systemwide Goals this year highlight academic, social, and emotional learning. While improving student achievement is an important part of our mission, we know it is essential to focus on the social and emotional needs of our students as well. As parents, you can “help us help you” develop your student into the most well rounded person they can possibly be with equal attention given to their academic and social development.

One of the most important parts of my job is to be in the schools on a regular basis connecting with teachers and students. I also look forward to engaging with parents in the coming year. Our Teacher Advisory Committee members will again join me to hold meetings each month over the course of the year to provide feedback on how we can improve our schools. We welcome the chance to both share our opportunities and challenges and to address any questions or concerns that you may have. We believe in transparency and addressing the needs of all of our stakeholders.

Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve you and we excitedly look forward to a great school year, in which, we will “relentlessly pursue the exceptional”!

How is it possible that the school year passes so slowly and summer flies by so quickly? It seems like yesterday that the buses took the children home for the summer. Yet, here we are counting down the days until school starts again.

We start counting months, then weeks, and finally are counting down the days.

It never seems like summer is long enough.

Regardless of the speed with which summer passes, I am always ready for the beginning of August. I love the looks of excitement on the faces of our employees as they prepare their classrooms. I look forward to seeing the students and employees whom I missed over the summer. I love meeting the new employees and new students who are just learning what it means to “Be a Warrior.” August means a fresh start, a clean slate, and a new beginning for all of us.

We get an opportunity to be better than we were last school year.

Each year, we, as a district, strive to be better than we were the previous year. We have added new programs and expanded programs at most of our campuses so that our students have every opportunity to be successful. For 2019-2020, an additional school nurse will be shared by Pontotoc Middle School and Pontotoc Junior High School.

Pontotoc City School District has prioritized the safety and well-being of our students and employees this year. For 2019-2020, an additional School Resource Officer will be at D. T. Cox Elementary School. We are continuing security upgrades including access controlled doors at all sights. More upgrades are planned during this school year as we continually improve our ability to protect your children.

We will continue to expand the ACT Prep program at Pontotoc High School. As part of the program, students will prepare for and take the ACT in the spring of their 10th grade year, the fall of their 11th grade year, and in the spring of their 11th grade year. The district pays for the first two assessments while the State of Mississippi pays for the last one. We recognize that success on the ACT helps students and their parents alleviate the expenses associated with attending college.

While academics are important, Pontotoc City School District and our Board of Trustees focus on the whole student. We endeavor to teach, but also to help students explore and grow any talents they possess. We know that fully developed, well-rounded students will be an asset to our community for years to come.

As always, I appreciate that you are trusting us with your most prized possessions, your children. I cannot express to you how seriously I take that responsibility. I will continue to do my best to help all our students grow and pray that the 2019-2020 school year is the best year yet.

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I hope that you have enjoyed a restful and relaxing summer! Personally, I am grateful to continue this journey with you as your Director.

Over the past few years, I have had a chance to meet many of you and your children, and look forward to continue building a strong relationship with all of you in the upcoming year.

As we enter this new school year, we will continue to strive towards our mission which is to transform today’s students into tomorrow’s workforce, thereby allowing them to compete for higher paying, more fulfilling jobs and have a safer workplace. We work towards this mission by providing each student with a hands-on education experience, creating knowledge by application in a safe environment, and expecting a strong work ethic.

Each year brings positive change. This includes a few additions to our programs and staff. We are delighted to announce that we will be offering Law & Public Safety for our students. This class will be under the instruction of Jay Allen. Allen brings a solid skill set in the area of Law & Public Safety and is eagerly anticipating a great year. We also welcome to our staff, Dana Roberts, who will be our Special Populations Coordinator. Roberts comes to us from South Pontotoc Middle School and says she is excited for this change.

Parents and students can stay informed about all things PRCTC by subscribing to Remind, a one-way text messaging service.

To join send the text @prctc2019 to 81010.

Facebook users can also like and follow our page. You can also visit our website at www. pcsd.ms and click on the Pontotoc Ridge Career & Technology page.

Please stop by and say hello. Together, I know we will make this school year one of growth for all students.

Brock Puckett Superintendent

Dr. Michelle Bivens Superintendent

Patricia Ellison Director

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North Pontotoc ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NPES Schedule FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

All Students (Grades 1-12) report to school

Regular School Day (7:40-3:15) **Buses will run routes** **Kindergarten Students will have staggered entry days (August 2/5/6) and will be contacted by teacher with this information**

North Pontotoc Elementary Staff 2019-20

Kindergarten Teachers and Assistant Teachers

Heather Mitchel, Toni Frazier (AT), Amanda Simmons, Kim Stokes (AT), Tera Spears, Sinnamon Lopez (AT), Brandy Hamilton, Mellanie McWhirter (AT), Katlyn Thomas, Donna Bailey (AT), Angie McDonald, Jan Robbins (AT), Veronica Minier, Nia Brown (AT)

First Grade Teachers

Emily Russell, Shelly Rogers, Selena McGregor, Leticia Jackson, Tonya Graham, Mallory Moss, Becky Malone

Second Grade Teachers

Elementary Morning Bell – 7:45 Breakfast will be served daily - 7:20-7:45 **Car riders participating in the breakfast program will need to arrive no later than 7:30.**

Afternoon Buses will leave at 3:20

Brittany McGreger, Kristy McCord, Heather Parman, Katie Beth Tallant, Cindy Easter, Pam Simmons, Larkin Robbins, Jennifer Murphy

Third Grade Teachers

Keedah Hayles, Summer Coltharp, Evelyn Ferguson,

Gaye Ellis, Beth Panes, Carol Jaggers

Fourth Grade Teachers

Lisa Kidd, Martina Moore, Marcia Russell, Amanda Little, Nikki Yarbrough, Kimberly Ball

Speech Therapists

Melissa Cox, Kristin Lauderdale, Julie Morris

Special Education Teachers and Assistant Teacher

Tisha Wallace, Emily Flora, Brooklyn Jones, Ashley Sappington, Aleshia McCord (AT), Jessica Blinson, Sharon Townsend

EL Teachers and Assistant Teacher

Letty Ruiz, Cristina Hernandez (AT), Susan Russell

Gifted and Talented Teachers

Jennifer Wardlaw, Amanda Puckett

Rotation (Special Classes): Library/ Computer Lab/BHME/ Character Education/ Music/Art/PE:

Traci McCord, Kim Wilson, Felicia Haulcomb, Thea Davis, Cathy Werner, Nita Caldwell, Crystal Matthew, Brandon Murphree, Ginnell Scott

Academic Coach/ Instructional Coaches

Natalie Akers, Delisa White, Vicki Varnon, Jamie Rakestraw, Reta Reeder, Debra Sappington

Assistant Teachers

Cindy Stegall, Karen Anderson, Charlene Tallant, Vickey Gray, Laken Hearn, Taylor Brown, Tasha Long

Americorp Reading Tutor

Rebekah Calvert

Assistant Teacher/ Substitute Michelle Herring

School Nurse Shelia Snyder

Guidance Counselor Michelle Bailey

Custodians Linda Scott

Secretary

Sherl Rogers

Elementary Assistant Principal Tami Harrell

Elementary Principal Terri Smith

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North Pontotoc

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Pontotoc Upper Elementary Staff 2019-20 English Language Arts Teachers Kayla Brown, 6th grade; Melissa Terry, 6th grade, Interventionist; Ashley Coleman, 5th and 6th grades, Interventionist; Harley Gonzales, 5th grade; Kayleigh Andrews, 5th grade

Math Teachers

Amber Richardson, 6th grade; Jennifer Tutor, 5th grade; Taylor Kelly, 5th grade; Theresa Carter, 6th grade; Hillery Wise, 5th grade, Interventionist, Lead Teacher

Science Teachers

Kelsey Weeden, 5th and 6th grades; Lindsey Barnett, 5th and 6th grades

Student Services and Support Teachers

North Pontotoc Upper Elementary Information Meet the Teachers

Morgan Baird, 5th and 6th grades Special Education Self-contained; Abigail McMillen, 5th and 6th grades Intellectually gifted; Jason Terry, 5th and 6th grades Computer lab, Math Interventionist; Ronda Osterhout, 5th and 6th grades Computer lab; Jeannie Hill, Special Education Assistant; Bob Rainer, 5th and 6th grades PE; Dianne Todd, 5th grade inclusion; Amy Fooshee, EL Student Services, Melissa Hill, Teacher Assistant

August 16 is date for school block party

North Pontotoc Upper Elementary will host its second annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, August 16th from 5:00-7:30pm. Parents and students enrolled at Upper are welcome to come enjoy a night of friendly games, visiting with teachers and a hotdog

Office Staff

Dawn Cooper, Counselor Jennifer Horton, Secretary Roger Houpt, Custodian Sandy Kelley, Librarian Libby Young, Principal

Smith Bonds, 5th grade Inclusion; Angela Brown, 6th grade Inclusion;

Meet the Teacher Night July 30, 2019 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Come to Upper and get your schedule, meet your teachers, pay fees/supplies, provide proofs of residency, tour the building and sign up for PTO. This is a “come and go” event.

First day of school is August 2, 2019. NPUE begins school at 7:40 and dismisses at 3:05 daily.

SRO

Wade Sutton

meal. This is a wonderful time to talk to and get to know your child’s teachers. For more information or questions please call 489-2295.

Stay in touch

There are several ways you can stay in touch with your child’s school activities at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary. Go to the website at pcsd. ms/npue, like and follow on facebook at Northpontotoc Upper Elementaryschool, instagram at np_upper_elem, twitter @NPUEvikings, or by remind by downloading the Remind App from the App Store and join class code @npuep. To receive messages via text text to 662-553-4029 and put @ npuep in the message bar; if you prefer receiving messages via email, send an email to

npuep@mail.remind101.com and you can leave the subject blank.

Medical supplies needed

The Upper Elementary school is seeking donations of new, unopened medical supplies. Our school does not have a nurse, and we need to replenish items in our cabinet. If you would like to donate any item, please drop them off at the school office or call to arrange pick up. Please call us at 4892295 for more information.

Supplies needed include: ibuprofen, Tylenol® liquid and pills, cough drops, tums, abnesol, bandaids of all sizes, anti-itch cream, Neosporin, genedryl, pesto bismuth liquid and pills, hydrocortisone, thermometer tip covers, quart sized zip lock bags for ice.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELA

Megan Cooper, Dena Holley, Michelle Sutton

Math

Chasey Guerin, Kyle Robbins, Ashley Stubblefield

North Pontotoc Middle School staff 2019-20 Science

Ann Adams, Jessica Horton, Brandy Stubblefield

History

Dustin Baldwin, Mary Margaret Carnes, Matt Rayburn

TECH

Justin Dorris, John Harlow, April Lindsey

PE

Trae Smith – Athletic Director, Chelsea Parker – assistant

Electives

assistant, Cindy Swords – assistant, Melissa Cox – SLP, Kristin Lauderdale – SLP, Julie Morris - SLT

Student Services

Jeannie Thompson – Librarian, Lori Mize, FNP – Access Health, Sheila Snyder, RN – Access Health, Candace Sanders – Access Health Secretary, Taylor Smith – Lifecore,

Felecia Haulcomb – BHME Melissa Reeves – Band Director, Barrett Gray – Band, Taylor Riley - Band Dr. Beth Coghlan – EL, Lisa Nichols – Intellectually Gifted, Nicole Carter, Ashley Hendrix, Catherine Moxley, Joy Beth Turner Martha Middlebrooks –

Additional Staff

Officer Shermila McKinney – SRO, Officer Wade Sutton – SRO, Tabitha Quillian ISS, Pam Lessel – Custodian

Office Staff

Jim Matthews – Principal, Beth McCuller – Counselor, Becky Sullivan – Secretary, Grace Hooper – Records Clerk, Linda McKell – Business Manager, Nickie Sanders – MSIS Clerk

Cafeteria Staff 2019-20

Melissa Scott-Manager Anita McMillen-Manager Ambee Villarreal-Assistant Manager Karen Angle

Flo Berry Wanda Dixon Georgie Fallin Shawanda Green Ashley Hess

Dianne Littlejohn Mellisa Stahl Sue Sutton Kayla Swords Tammy Tutor

NPMS Info FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

All Students (Grades 1-12) report to school

Schedule change deadline – August 9 Open House, Meet the Teacher – August 13 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)

Stay Connected: Follow North Pontotoc Middle School on Facebook - @northpontotocms Twitter- @NorthPontotocMS & @OfficialPCSD Instagram - @northpontotocms Remind - text @npm20 to 81010

NPMS Schedule • 1st Bell 7:40 am • 1st Period - 7:45 a.m. - 8:32 a.m.

• 2nd Period - 8:35 a.m. - 9:22 a.m.

• CLUB - 9:25 a.m. - 9:46 am [HOMEROOM] • BREAK - 9:46 am - 9:54 am • 3rd Period - 9:57 am - 10:44 am • 4th Period - 10:47 am - 11:34 am • 5th Period - 11:37 am - 12:44 pm [LUNCH] 1st Lunch - 11:50 am - 12:15 pm 2nd Lunch - 12:20 pm - 12:44 pm • 6th Period - 12:47 pm - 1:34 pm [VIKING ZONE] • 7th Period - 1:37 pm - 2:24 pm • 8th Period - 2:27 pm - 3:14 pm

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North Pontotoc HIGH SCHOOL

North Pontotoc High School Faculty Listing 2019-20 • Shane Adams- Biology I/ MS Basketball • Andrew Aldridge - Alg. Found/Alg. I/Alg. 3/Football • Chad Anthony - HS Assistant Principal

• Lorianne Bennett - Secretary

• Joe Bergeron - Special Services • Brad Brown - Special Services • Anna Caldwell - English I/II • Ali Carnes - Special Services • Mandy Carr - ECS/ AP Comp.

Science/Graphics I/II • Cee Cee Cavenaugh - Family Dynamics/Child Dev./Dr.Ed/PE • Beth Coghlan - ELL • Ivan Collier - Drivers Education/Football/Baseball • Andy Crotwell - Adv. World Geo/ Psych-Soc./Football

• Rich Dilling - Chemistry • Shani Earnest - Humanities/US Hist./World History • Emily Fields - Biology I/Intro Biology • Vivian Flamenco - English III

• Alysha Fletcher - English I/II • Barrett Gray - Band/ MS Music/ Guitar • Felicia Haulcomb - Biblical History • Trey Hill - Gov’t/Economics/US History/Drama • Grace Hooper - Records

• Paula Ruiz - English I/ Spanish I/ Creative Writing • Marley Russell - Algebra II/Geometry

NPHS Schedule • 7:20 - Open Campus • 7:40 - First Bell

• Sheila Ryan - Special Services

• 7:45-9:28 - First Block (103 minutes)

• Nickie Sanders - MSIS/Data Clerk

• 9:28-9:36 - Break

• Matt Lindsey - Girls PWRL/PE/ Football/Archery

• Tim Sanders - Maintenance

• Christopher Stevens - English IV/ Creative Writing/Essn. English

• Pam Lessel - Staff

• Brian Sutton - 9th-12th Principal

• 11:59-12:19 - 7th Grade Lunch

• Kimberly Lott - ESSEN. Math/ Algebra I

• Cynthia Swords - Teacher Assistant

• 12:22-12:42 - 9th-12th Grade Lunch

• Jeannie Thompson - Librarian

• 12:45-1:05 - 8th Grade Lunch

• Mallory Trentham - Study Hall

• 1:08-1:28 - 9th-12th Grade Lunch

• Jeremy Lytal - World History/Govt./ Economics • Kelly Matthews - Geometry/ Physics/AP Physics • Linda McKell - Business Manager • Elizabeth Medlin - Earth Science/ AP Biology • Chris Parman - Health/Basketball/ Drivers Ed • Tabitha Quillian - ISS

• Joy Beth Turner - Special Services • Heather Uithoven - Counselor

• 9:39-11:22 - Second Block (103 minutes) • 11:25-1:28 - Third Block (123 minutes)

• 1:31-3:14 - Fourth Block (103 minutes)

• Kim Waldrop - U.S. History/AP History

CAREER CENTER

• Matt Waldrop - BSKB/Oral Com./ Debate/Psych.-Soc./PE

• 7:40 - Career Center bus departs NPHS

• Anne Wells - A&P/Physical Science • Amy Wilkins - Algebra I/II

Campus • 7:45-9:28 - First Career Center Block

• Melissa Reeves - Band/General Music

• Bob Wingo - STEM/Finance/Drama

• 9:39-11:22 - Second Career Center Block

• Taylor Riley - Band/HS Gen Music/ MS Band

• Christy Wise - Ceramics/Drawing/ Painting/Photography/Art 1

• 1:31-3:14 - Third Career Center Block

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South Pontotoc ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Pontotoc Elementary Staff 2019-20

Office Staff

Emily Speck, Elementary Principal; Doug Gentry, Elementary Assistant Principal; Becky Wages, Elementary Secretary; Darla Grubbs, Bookeeper; Julie Moore, MSIS Secretary; Melinda Shields, Recordkeeper; Shona Burk, Guidance Counselor

Kindergarten

Katie McKnight, Amy Stone, Crystal Williams

First Grade Assistant

Sharon Fauver, Heather Hall, Denise Rackley Anita Bailey, Holly Brown, Katie Robbins, Brittany Finn, Johnie Franks, Deana Tryon

Second Grade Assistant

Kindergarten Assistant

Johnna Flake, Kayleigh Hodum, Gina Morgan, Lori Pennington, Angela Russell, Christie Smith

First Grade

Stephanie Austin, Amber Bagwell, Patricia Fernandez, Andria Keith,

Gloria Phillips

Music

Olivia Cooley

Fifth Grade

Natasha Collums

ELL Teacher

Academic Coach

Jennifer Wright

Angie Kitchens, Stacy McNatt, Aymber Warren Academic Coach, Kris Winter, Terena Kyle

ELL Assistant

Elizabeth Crawford

Reading Coach

Deirdre Brown, Jessica Cox, Faith Johnson, Susan Kimmett, April Phillips, Destiny Wade

Mary Harmon, Amanda Hays

Fifth Grade Assistant

Gary Cobb

Gifted Teacher

Librarian

Mitzi Ward

Art

Lisa Bost

Computer

Annie Bost

Third Grade Assistant Natalie Fleming

Bible Teacher

Parent Center/ISS Assistant Kim Robertson

Physical Education Teacher

Michael Holcomb, Mae Treloar

Jennifer Duncan

Special Services Teacher

Leigh Barnett, Tiffany Bowen, Paige Cook, Christi Cowsert, Sherrye Irby, Anna Grace Onsby, Autumn Ritchie

Custodian

Beth Mooneyham, Stephanie Price

Third Grade

Physical Education Assistant

Jacee Hopkins

Fourth Grade Assistant

Second Grade

Chanda Ferguson , Brooke Franks, Janet Sartin, Nicole Walls, Stephanie Ward, Kara Beth Winter Missy Hoing, Laci Bain, Tammy Austin, Lisa Turpin, Jean Mathews, Joni Finley

Fourth Grade

Shunda Gillespie, Lori Harrison, Merilee Jaggers, Melissa Kitchens, Meaghan Owen, Monica Ross

Collin McGregor

Special Services Assistant Dianne Baker, Tonya Smith

Speech

Lisa Ivy, Paige Roye, Corrtney Stieffel

MIDDLE SCHOOL

South Pontotoc Middle School Staff 2019-20 6th Grade

Vickie Kitchens, Science; Amanda Grubbs, ELA; Cassie Brentner, ELA; Bret Freeman, Social Studies; Mandy Gaspard, Math; Blake Lovell, Math

7th Grade

Allyson Grubbs, ELA; Regina Hall, Science; Kari Davis, Math; Kelly Clark, Social Studies; Marcy Brown, Technology

8th Grade

John Roberts, Science;

Maegan Smith, Math; Hank Harmon, Social Studies; Mason Luther, Social Studies; Stephanie Burnett, ELA; Chris Vineyard, Technology

Special Services

Dawn Hester, Gifted; Missy Griggs, 6th Grade; Kelly McClain, 8th Grade; Tammy Swords, 7th Grade; Regenia Foster, SelfContained; Linda Tackett, Self-Contained; Paige Roye, Speech

Band/PE

Dale Wigginton, Director, MS Band; Lance Carter, PE - 6th Grade; Jeff Cook, PE 7th/8th Grade

Administration and Staff Ben Moore, Principal; Michael Bradley, Assistant Principal; Lisa Taylor, Secretary; Holly Morgan, Counselor; Kasi Giompoletti, Custodian; Sarah Crudup, Custodian; Barry Mathews, Assistant Teacher; Cynthia McCullough, Assistant

Teacher; Sandra Ward, ELA Interventionist; Debbie Stepp, Math Interventionist

SPMS Schedule

• 1st Period 7:45-8:35 (50 mins) • 2nd Pd Break/Flex 8:35-9:15 (40 mins)

• 3rd Period 9:15-10:05 (50 mins) • 4th Period 10:08-10:58 (50 mins) • 5th Period 11:01-12:11 (70 mins) Lunch A 11:01-11:21 Lunch B 11:25-11:45 Lunch C 11:51-12:11 • 6th Period 12:14-1:24 (70 mins) Athletic Lunch 1:04-1:24 • 7th Period 1:28-2:18 (50 mins) • 8th Period 2:21-3:11 (50 mins)

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South Pontotoc HIGH SCHOOL

South Pontotoc High School Staff 2019-20 Office Staff

Brant Puckett, Principal; Mark Vandiver, Assistant Principal; Michelle Roye, Counselor; Donna Morgan, Administrative Assistant; Darla Grubbs, Bookkeeper; Julie Moore, MSIS; Melinda Shields, Registrar

Teachers

Courtney Allen, English 4, Debate; Andrea Brown, Geometry; Bryan Buckner, World History, Government, Economics; Lisa Buckner, English 2, Oral Communications; Cynthia Chambers, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology;

Brandy Clingan, Library; Sheree Collins, Algebra 2, Algebra 3, Advance Math Plus, Calculus/AP Calculus; Rod Cook, Geometry, PE; James Franks, Biology, AP Biology; Megan Franks, Special Services; Hannah Gregory, English 1, English 2; Jeff Harmon, Government, Economics, PE; Brandy Higgason, Algebra 1; Michael Holcomb, Biblical History, Laura Howard, US History, Yearbook; Mary Hudson, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Theater, English 1; Cheryl Malone, Exploring Computer

Science, AP Computer Science, Personal Finance, Business Law; Cage Mills, World History, U.S. History; Caleb Mooneyham, General Music, Band; Shane Murphree, Foundations of Algebra, Algebra 2; Adam Patterson, Drivers Ed, Health; Martin Rodgers, English 3, SREB/Essential English, English 1; Bill Russell, PE; Sharon Schaefer, Chemistry, Physics/AP Physics; Jason Ritchie, MS Studies, World Geography, World History, Debate; JeremyWhite, Foundations of Biology, Earth Science, Astronomy,

Geology; Vance Wigginton, Band; Sandra Wise, Art 1, Art 2

Teacher Assistants

Advisor/Alternative School Co-Principal • Heather Corder Curriculum Data Coach • Dan Bailey –Testing /504 Coordinator/Maintenance Supervisor • Sonya Gilley -Student Services Director • Lawanda Raines – Student Services Secretary • Prudence Hatchett Behavior Interventionist • Ellen Hill - Case Manager TBA - Psychometrist • Melanie Kidd-Technology Coordinator • Lisa Roye MSIS Coordinator/Technology Secretary • John Garrett & Lee Williams Tech support • Sylvia Massey-Food

Service Director • Amanda New – Food Service Secretary

Alternative School

• Robin Haygood – Teacher • Kim Lily – Teacher • Marylyn Roberts – Assistant Teacher

1st Block 7:45-9:19 Break 9:19-9:29

Helen Bowen; Sherhanda Johnson; Sonia Hoing; Mary Lindley; Naomi Neff; Lori Parker; Tammy Zama

3rd Block 11:11-12:45

Special Services Staff

4th Block (FLEX Period) 12:45-1:35

Missy Belcher; Megan Franks; Susan Gillespie; Sarah Manning; Valerie Pilcher; Leslie Warren

Maintenance Staff

Brent Austin; Steve Henderson; W.C. Vance

Pontotoc County Central Office Staff • Brock Puckett Superintendent • Staci Lewis -Business Manager • Sheila Pannell - Personnel/ Payroll • Mellanie Williams – Superintendent Secretary • Kathie Barnett – Business Manager Assistant • Lynnice Carter – Federal Programs Director • Kristin Spears- Federal Programs Secretary • Loretta Hartfield Curriculum Coordinator/ Alternative School Co-Principal/Textbook Coordinator • Marylyn Roberts Curriculum Secretary • Jason Varnon Instructional Technology Specialist/Curriculum

SPHS Schedule

• Regina Austin – Student Services Teacher • Leslie Riddle - Truancy office • Shane Long – Transportation Director

2nd Block 9:33-11:07

5th Block 1:39-3:14

Cafeteria Staff 2019-20

Kristen Stegall-manager Melissa Hester-Assistant Manager Donece Bland Sharon Bramlett Sylvia Cobb Suzy Collins Marilyn Foote

Sylvia Henderson Sherry Reynolds Melinda Smith Julius Stahl Michelle Stuto Teresa Taylor Wanda Taylor

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Pontotoc City

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

D.T. COX

Pontotoc Elementary School Staff 2019-20

D.T. Cox Elementary School Staff 2019-20

Office Staff

Dr. Avence Pittman Jr., Principal; Dr. Sherron Horton, Asst. Principal; Penny Kidd, Guidance Counselor; Lynette Sappington, Records Clerk/ Secretary; Tiffany Ashcraft, Office Secretary; Parletha Bradford, Custodian; Tracy Boland, Custodian

Kindergarten

Maurie Cother, Leslie Hillard, Penny Spears, Melissa Parmer, Diana Fuqua, Mandy Maffett, Hailey Harrison Peterson, Ashley Heatherly, Jennifer Tutor

Kindergarten Assistants Regan Wright, Kawana Wade, Sandra K. Williams, Amelia Robbins, Tammy Browning, Temeca Shephard, Christie Gory, Melina Randolph, Lisa Westmoreland

First Grade

Lauren Haney, Jill Buchanan, Angela Cooley, Raven Traylor, Kellon Shackleford, Lori Hamill, Krista McCreight, Melissa Roberson, Lorena Tucker, Leslie Ward, Jessica Steele, Ginger Bethune

Special Education

Evelyn Biffle, Angela Cooley, April Jarrett, Lauren Haney, Dr. Donna Akers, Courtney Foster, Kayla Tucker, Jessica Kelly

ELL

First Grade Assistants

Cynthia Matinez-Pimentel, Mirna Lizete Tzib, Charquitta Stalnaker

Second Grade

Courtney Foster

Nancy Simmons, Sandra Williams

Cindy Calvert, April Pettit, Chloe Harmon White, Alex Buckner, Nathan Bailey, Sonya Hobson, Tina Browning, Christian McRaney and Kim Homan

Second Grade Assistants

Paige Enis, Rita Farr

Gifted

Speech

Veronica Palmer

Activity

Stephanie Ball-Computer, Michelle Purdon-PE, Sherry Donaldson-Art, Megan Brown-Music, LaDonna Hutchinson and Kim Wilson-Bible, Tiffany Russell-Library, Emily VandiverInterventionist

Cafeteria Staff 2019-20

Diane Newsom-Director; Lajean Mayo-Assistant

Elementary School

Jennifer Hannah-Manager; Twila Butler-Assistant Manager; Michelle Gates; Brenda Johnson; Andy Topp; C.J. Franks

D.T. Cox

Dee Stewart-Manager; Trish Edwards-Assistant; Marty Collins; Kelli McGregor; Paula White

Middle and Jr. High

Pat McGowan-Manager; Ranae MontgomeryAssistant; Jonathan

Butler; Steve Carnes; Terri McGregor; Patsy Russell; Jennifer Williams

High

Nefrita Quince-Manager; Iranda Collier-Assistant; Nicole Benson; Shaun Williams

Office Staff

Principal, Dr. Niki Peel, Assistant Principal-Kassi Mask, Counselor-Kelli Warren, Secretary-Kristy Owen, Custodian-Marcus Hurd & Felicia Pegues, Librarian-Kristy Dowdy, Nurse-Brandi Chrestman

3rd Grade

Jessica Luther, Haley Franks, Becky Jennings, Jessica Nichols, William Bramlett, Beth Wray, LaShae Collums, Anna Holmes,Sarah McCharen

LaRose Hunter, Nan Anderson

4th Grade

Ginger Heatherly, Haylee Collums, Allison Clingan, Ty Spicer, Pakita King, Karen Foster, Drew Bass, Katheryn Wood

Speach

Alex Russell

ELL

Rachel Chrestman, Glenda Tzib

Music

Susan Brown

Gifted

Misty Vineyard, Jenna Patterson

Special Education

Kathy Laughery, Hillary Parrish, Becky Butts, Amelia Bailey, Devin Woodruff,

Activity

Brandy Ball-Computer, Kalista Stanford-Art, LaDonna Hutchinson-Bible, Laurie Bishop-PE, Lesia Holley-Reading Intervention, Vikie Westmoreland-Math Intervention

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pontotoc Middle School Staff 2019-20

Office Staff

Principal, Marshal Johnson, Assistant Principal-Janet Barefoot, Counselor-Betsy Ritchie, Secretary-Milena Nesbit, Custodian-Jason Collins, Librarian-Kourtney Matthews, SRO-Shad Long, Nurse-Ashley Dowdy

5th Grade

Avery Lorick, Kristen Greer, Stacy Bardo, Laverne Richardson, Lori

Johnson, Hope Wingo, Anna McCarley, Beth Wooley

Activity

Jonathan Beard-PE, Kim Koon-PE, Matt StricklandChorus/Music, Kevin Morrow-Bible Gifted-Maggie Arnold, Monica Baldwin, Conlee Walker-Computer Science, Sarah Todd-Band, Ritchie Watson-Band, Keith Morgan-Band

6th Grade

Courtney Mason, Mary Coker, Monica Lorick, Debra Vaughn, Tonya Wilbanks, Angel Borland, Lori Hitt, Charlotte Whitworth,

Special Education

Alison Corley, Amanda Glover

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Pontotoc Junior High School Staff 2019-20 Office Staff

Phil Webb-Principal, Marsha Hillhouse-Assistant Principal, Counselor-Kelsie Cruse, Secretary-Jennifer Mansfield, CustodiansLaTonya White and Dee Scott, Librarian-Cassie Cooper, Nurse-Ashley Dowdy

Teachers

Jen Alexander, Kaitlyn Anderson, James Barnes, Gina Bramlitt, Sarah Burrell, Richie Chrestman, Joy Chunn, Dr. Tina Fitts, Hallie Frenn, Zach Gory, Wanda Hatcher, Kate Hester, Amy Hollada, Alisha Jackson, Jamal Jackson, Teresa Keys, Shad

Long, Joanna Manning, Annie McGregor, Shelbie McKnight, Brian Morgan, Gretta Morgan, Keith Morgan, Christy Murray, Kelsey Russell, Tessa Ruth, Jordan Thompson, Kerisa Thrasher, Sarah Todd, Kyle Walker, Jared Wilson, Lori Wilson, Katy Witt, Dee Scott, LaTon

HIGH SCHOOL Pontotoc High School Staff 2019-20 Office Staff

Kenneth McGaha, Principal, Dustin Payne-Assistant Principal, CounselorsBrittany Rowe and Blair Finley, Secretaries-Tonya Smith and Alisa Ferguson, Nurse-Mitzi Russell, SROKevin Rodgers, CustodiansSteve Johnson, Tracy Boland and Alberta Catledge, Librarian-Camille Rodgers

English Department

Kayla Hutcheson, Christy Plunkett, Allison Armstrong, Darby Knight, Colleen Parman, Elizabeth Clark, Amanda Kelly

Math Department

Dorothy Thomas, Jennifer Bass, Sam James, Tyler Moore, Catherine Robinson, Marley Jamison, Melanie Bean

Science Department

Rachel Boothe, Ashlee Waldrip, Tyler Arnold, Nita Wilgus, Rachel Sneed, Jerritt Alford

History Department

Melinda Pittman, Justin Jensen, Justin Varnon, Adam Gentry, Rolly Tipler, Chase Clark

Electives

Jared Wilson, Trey Ward , Marty Warren, Angie Davis, Melissa Griffith, Onnika Chaffin, Michelle Turonek, Hannah Gersh, Reid McRaney, Cory Armstrong, Michael Wildmon, Sarah Todd, Ritchie Watson, Keith Morgan, Kyle Heard

Special Education

Kristy Warren, Kathryn Donaldson, Penny Greer, Audrey Little, Renea Hinton

Teacher Assistant Kathy Tackitt

Saftey Drill Schedule FIRE DRILL August 21, August 27 (Alternative Date), November 12, November 19 (Alternative Date), January 14, January 24 (Alternative Date), March 19, March 24 (Alternative Date) TORNADO DRILL September 18, September 24 (Alternative Date), December 5, December 10 (Alternative Date), February 12, February 20 (Alternative Date), April 3, April 6 (Alternative Date) EARTHQUAKE DRILL October 17 ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILL October 17, March 24

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Pontotoc City

Central Office Staff 2019-20

Cafeteria Prices (All 3 Schools)

Dr. Michelle A. Bivens Superintendent of Education

Breakfast

Jay Hughes - Assistant Superintendent

Adult: $1.75 Student: Reduced-$0.30 | Paid-$1.30

Courtney Beard - Student Services/Testing Director

Lunch

Adult: $3.25 Student: Reduced-$0.40 | Paid-$2.75

Tracye Crane - Federal Programs Director

Josh Dowdy - Athletic Director Dianne Newsom - Food Services Director Dr. Angie Quinn Curriculum/Instruction Director Christy Suggs - Alternative School Principal/MTSS Director

Pontotoc Middle School (5th – 6th Grade)

135 Education Drive, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 662-489-6056 Marshal Johnson, Principal – mjohnson@pontotoc.k12.ms.us Janet Barefoot, Instructional Coach/Asst. Principal – jbarefoot@pontotoc.k12.ms.us

145 Fred Dowdy Avenue, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 662-489-4973 Dr. Avence Pittman, Jr., Principal – apittman@pontotoc.k12.ms.us Dr. Sherron Horton, Assistant Principal – shorton@pontotoc.k12.ms.us

Pontotoc Jr. High School (7th – 8th Grade)

D. T. Cox Elementary School (3rd – 4th Grade) 304 Clark Street, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 662-489-2454 Dr. Niki Peel, Principal – npeel@pontotoc.k12.ms.us Kassi Mask, Instructional Coach/Asst. Principal – kmask@pontotoc.k12.ms.us

132 North Main Street, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 662-489-8360 Phil Webb, Principal – pwebb@pontotoc.k12.ms.us Marsha Hillhouse, Instructional Coach/Asst. Principal – hillhouse@pontotoc.k12.ms.us

Career Center

Career Center Staff 2019-20 Mills, Judy - Furniture Manufacturing

Mary Martin - Maintenance

Crotwell, Heather - Counselor

Powell, Mat - Ag Power and Machinery

Dillard, Roger - Construction/ Carpentry

Reeder, Barry - Architecture/ Drafting

Ellison, Patricia - Director Faulk, Dale - Maintenance Gunter, Dionne - Teacher Academy Holcomb, Sonya - Health Sciences II

Robbins, Phillip - Industrial Maintenance Engineering Roberts, Dana - Student Services Coordinator Robinson, Bridget - Early Childhood Development

Stroup, Rumae - Career Pathway Coach

Timmons, Leslie Administrative Assistant Varnon, Shelly - Health Sciences I Whisenant, Chad - Welding Williams, Sonnie - Mail Courier/Bus Driver Wood,Amanda - Engineering Young, Clint - Agricultural Science

Manage hectic school mornings

If a typical school morning sees your family rushing around and out the door with nary a moment to spare, only to be left feeling like you ran a marathon by 9 am, a new approach to your routine might be necessary.

Mornings, especially in households in which parents who work outside of the home and have one or two kids requiring drop-off at their respective schools, can often be hectic. Starting off the morning feeling harried and stressed can carry over into the mood of the day, affecting productivity as a result.

According to Dr. David Anderson, PhD, senior director of the ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, busy mornings can be the most stressful moments of the day.

Homework hour and getting prepared for bed are other typically stressful times of the day for families.

If less stressful mornings are a goal for your family, try these strategies.

specialist, suggests having a launch pad, or a place where all school-related items are prepped and stored. It can be a basket, box or another container big enough to contain school items. Children can drop and pick up the items as needed.

Make the routine the boss

Positive Parenting Solutions founder Amy McCready says families can implement a “when-then” routine that sets the tone for the morning. “When everyone is dressed, hair combed, breakfast eaten, and school supplies packed, then you can watch 10 minutes of an educational cartoon.” This puts the routine in control rather than making the parents the bad guys.

Make kids responsible

Start the night before

Too often parents add more stress to their plates by showing up at school with forgotten lunch boxes or band instruments. Instead, parents can stop rescuing their children and help train them to be more responsible - an essential trait.

Establish a ‘launch pad’

It may seem like micromanaging, but scheduling wake-up and bathroom times can help everyone know where they should be and when they should be there.

It also helps avoid bottleneck situations in the bathroom or kitchen.

Keep morning madness to a minimum with some simple strategies.

Doing as much preparatory work the evening before can make quite a difference in taming hectic mornings. Things that can be done in advance include checking and stocking backpacks, signing paperwork, making lunches, setting out clothing, showering, and having breakfast foods ready to go.

Ann Dolin, a Virginia-based education

Jessie Jones - Technology Coordinator Suzanne Owens - Assistant Special Education Supervisor Dana Harlow - Business Manager

Michelle Martin Superintendent Secretary/ Board Clerk/Federal Programs Janet Hanna - Payroll/ Personnel Clerk Kim Moore - Account Payables/Athletic Secretary

City School Information

Pontotoc Elementary School (Kindergarten -2nd Grade)

Allen, Jay - Law and Public Safety

Bray, Amanda - Business Manager

Wally Windham Maintenance/Transportation Director

Chart wake-up times

Pontotoc High School (9th – 12th Grade)

123 North Main Street, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 662-489-1275 Kenneth McGaha, Principal – kmcgaha@pontotoc.k12.ms.us Dustin Payne, Assistant Principal – dpayne@pontotoc.k12.ms.us

Pontotoc Alternative School

123 North Main Street, Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863 662-489-3382 Christy Suggs, Principal–csuggs@pontotoc.k12.ms.us Website: www.pontotoc.school