Parents, Guardians, & Community Members: We would greatly appreciate it if you can take a few moments to check out the short video and link below from MDE for important information about the updated AND higher standards for our schools in Mississippi. Thanks so much for your time and support - we are in this together and PCSD will continue to "Relentlessly Pursue the Exceptional"!
Click Here: MDE Updated School Accountability Information - Social Media Post
Click Here: Read-Only Version of Updated Standards
Parents/Guardians of incoming Kindergarten students for 2026-2027: please see the attached pic for information related to a survey that we would greatly appreciate you completing . This will help save you time at registration as well! Thanks so much for your time and participation.
SPE will also kick off kindergarten registration this Monday! Click the link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYRMpFxKN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Just a reminder about kindergarten registration at NPE! Our first day of registration kicks off this Monday!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B27Q38DMR/?mibextid=wwXIfr
FYI: Just a reminder that PCSD will be closed Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday) . Also, students and assistants will be out Monday, April 6th (teachers will report for a professional development day). (Full calendar of events is on our website). In addition, the attached pic/graphic is our 2026-2027 academic calendar. We hope everyone has a great Easter!
SPE Kindergarten Registration Information - save the date!
SP/PCSD is currently seeking a Dyslexia Therapist. The primary requirements are to have a valid teaching license for 221 (Mild/Moderate) and 203 (Dyslexia). If you meet these requirements and are interested, please contact Mr. Ben Moore at South Pontotoc Middle School by email at bmoore@pcsd.ms for more information. Thanks so much!
PCSD will be closed Monday, February 16th, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day. Students and staff will return on Tuesday, February 17th.
Congratulations to all of our district-level employees/parent of the year! Pictured are as follows: Mr. Mark Vandiver (PCSD Administrator of the Year), Mrs. Autumn Ritchie (PCSD Teacher of the Year), Ms. Sinnamon Lopez (PCSD Paraprofessional of the Year), Mrs. Amanda Sorrells (PCSD Parent of the Year), and Dr. Brock Puckett, PCSD Superintendent.
Congratulations to our teachers of the year, paraprofessional of the year, and administrator of the year! Pictured are: Mr. Dustin Baldwin (NPM Teacher of the Year), Ms. Chasey Guerin (SPM Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Felicia Haulcomb (NPH Teacher of the Year), Ms. Sinnamon Lopez ( PCSD Paraprofessional of the Year), Mrs. Dianne Todd (NPUE Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Autumn Ritchie (SPE Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Melanie Ilsey (NPE Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Lisa Buckner (SPH Teacher of the Year), Mr. Mark Vandiver (PCSD Administrator of the Year), Mrs. Dionne Gunter (PRCTC Teacher of the Year), and Dr. Brock Puckett, PCSD Superintendent of Education.
PCSD will be at the Educator Recuitment Fair at the Toyota Mississippi Experience Center on February 26th. If you're interested in working with us we would love to meet you and talk with you! See the attached pic for more information...
Progress Reports Update!
Progress reports will now be sent home on Thursday, February 12th instead of February 5th, due to the days missed last week related to Winter Storm Fern. Thanks so much for your understanding!
Progress reports will now be sent home on Thursday, February 12th instead of February 5th, due to the days missed last week related to Winter Storm Fern. Thanks so much for your understanding!
Pontotoc County Schools will return to a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd. We are looking forward to seeing all our students back in the classrooms!
We understand that some members of our community may still be without electricity or water. If your family is currently without power or water, please reach out to your student’s school to notify them of your situation. School contact information is available on our website and social media pages, and our administrators will work with you directly to ensure your student is supported during this time.
Thank you to our entire community for your incredible patience and support as we navigate these challenges together.
The Pontotoc County School District will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2nd, due to continued power/water outages for many in our community. We will continue to monitor this situation closely & update you daily. Thanks for your patience and support during this time.
Pontotoc County School District will be closed Friday, Jan. 30th due to issues with power/water outages related to inclement weather. We will be monitoring the situation closely & will provide further updates Sunday related to next week. Thanks so much for your patience.
The Pontotoc County School District will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 29th due to inclement weather & the current power/water situation throughout the county. Further updates will be provided each day by noon. Thanks for your patience & understanding.
The Pontotoc County School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th & Wednesday, January 28th due to inclement weather & the current power situation throughout the county. Further updates will be provided by Wednesday afternoon. Thanks for your patience & understanding.
WINTER STORM UPDATE: Due to inclement weather and icy, hazardous road conditions, PCSD will be closed Monday, January 26th. We will provide further updates at some point Monday as well. We truly hope everyone stays safe and warm throughout this event.
FYI: Check out the information in this graphic so you can stay informed with announcments related to weather, closures, etc. over the next few days! We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
Just a reminder: PCSD will be closed Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
