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

about 2 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
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.
3 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
Kindergarten Parent Survey
PCSD Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony Information:
8 days ago, Pontotoc County School District
Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony Information
FYI: Access Health Summer Hours Information (see attached photo)
15 days ago, Pontotoc County School District
Access Health Clinic Summer Hours 2026
Today is School Principal's Day! PCSD appreciates our administrators and their desire to see our students and staff be the best they can be! Thank you for all that you do!
19 days ago, Pontotoc County School District
National Principal's Month 2026

In honor of "School Lunch Hero Day", PCSD would like to thank our food services staff and our cafeteria staff for the hard work they do! We greatly appreciate each of you!

19 days ago, Pontotoc County School District
School Lunch Hero Day 2026
Please note: PCSD will dismiss buses today at 3 p.m. so that students arrive at home before projected inclement weather arrives. Thanks so much.
22 days ago, Jason Varnon

FYI: Please see the attached pic for information about free sports physicals on April 18th! Thanks!

about 1 month ago, Pontotoc County School District
Free Sports Physicals Ad
In honor of National Assistant Principal Week, PCSD would like to take a moment and thank all of our Assistant Principals for their hard work and dedication! We greatly appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and community!
about 1 month ago, Pontotoc County School District
PCSD Assistant Principals 2026
SPE will also kick off kindergarten registration this Monday! Click the link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYRMpFxKN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
about 2 months ago, Jason Varnon
SPE Kindergarten registration info
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
about 2 months ago, Jason Varnon
NP Kindergarten Registration

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!

about 2 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
PCSD Academic Calendar 26-27
SPE Kindergarten Registration Information - save the date!
3 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
SPE Kindergarten Registration Info
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!
3 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
PCSD will be closed Monday, February 16th, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day. Students and staff will return on Tuesday, February 17th.
3 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
Presidents Day 2026 Info
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.
3 months ago, Jason Varnon
District Awards 2026
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.
3 months ago, Jason Varnon
PCSD District Awards
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...
3 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
Toyota Education Recruitment Fair
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!
4 months ago, Pontotoc County School District
Progress Reports Update
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.
4 months ago, Jason Varnon
District Contact Info