South Panola High School

📣 Mark Your Calendars, Tiger Nation! 🐅🎒

South Panola High School will host Open House on Monday, August 4, from 4 PM – 6 PM! 🎉

Come meet your teachers and get ready to kick off an amazing year at SPHS. We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back on campus! ❤️🖤

📍 Where: South Panola High School
📅 When: Monday, August 4
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Let’s start the year strong, Tigers! 💪

🎓 Congratulations to our South Panola High School Summer Graduates! ☀️🎉
Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

🎨 A HUGE thank you goes out to everyone who helped give the South Panola High School gym a fresh new look! Your hard work and dedication have truly brightened up our space and shown what Tiger Pride is all about. 💪🐅
Every brushstroke made a difference—and we’re so grateful for your time, effort, and love for our school. The gym looks amazing! 🏀❤️

Freshman Academy, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. (choose session),
SPHS Cafeteria: This is an important Informational Session for parents & incoming
9th graders. Schedules will be distributed to those who have completed online
registration and do not owe fees from the previous school year. Fees can be paid at
SPHS with Mrs. Elmore. Chromebooks will also be given with completed registration,
zero fee balance, AND required parent signature.

Senior schedule pick-up will be Friday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for
all seniors who have completed registration and have no outstanding fees from the
previous school year. Parents will need to accompany students to sign the required
Chromebook form. There will be staff available to help with incomplete registration
(two proofs of residency are required) and collect any outstanding fees.

Sophomore and Junior schedule pick-up will be Thursday, July 24, from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. for all sophomores and juniors who have completed registration and have no outstanding fees from the previous school year. Parents will need to accompany students to sign the required Chromebook form. There will be staff available to help with incomplete registration (two proofs of residency are required) and collect any outstanding fees.

South Panola High School CTE teachers recently attended the MS-ACTE “Sailing the Seas with CTE” conference in Biloxi! 🌊⚓️

They participated in professional development sessions, networked with other educators from across the state, and explored new strategies to enhance career and technical education for our students.

🎉 Welcome Freshman Tigers! Join Us for the 2025 Freshman Academy 🎉

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to South Panola High School!

To help you start the year strong, we invite all incoming 9th-grade students and their families to attend our 2025 Freshman Academy on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at either 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM.

This event is a great way to get a head start on high school success! You’ll learn about:

✅ School procedures & expectations
✅ Graduation options
✅ Clubs, sports & extracurriculars
✅ Career & technical education programs
✅ Transportation info (bus & car riders)
✅ Plus a guided tour of the school!

You’ll also meet some of our amazing teachers and staff, and get helpful tips for a smooth transition to high school.

Please note: Student registration must be complete in order to receive a class schedule.
Each session will last approximately 1.5 hours and will begin promptly. Choose the time that works best for your family—we can't wait to see you there!


Let’s make the 2025–2026 school year the best one yet! 🐯

South Panola CTE Names Emma Neth as 2025 Student of the Year The South Panola Career and Technical Education Department is proud to announce that Emma Neth has been selected as the 2025 CTE Student of the Year. Emma is currently a junior at South Panola High School and has distinguished herself as an outstanding student and leader in both the Horticulture program and Work-Based Learning. A program completer in Horticulture, Emma is also an active and dedicated member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Among her many accomplishments this year, she earned 1st place in the FFA Horse Evaluation team competition and was named the second highest individual in the State FFA Livestock Judging competition. Emma was recently honored as the South Panola FFA Member of the Year, a testament to her commitment, leadership, and excellence in agricultural education. Further demonstrating her passion for agriculture, Emma was selected to serve on the Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council, a prestigious opportunity that recognizes young leaders across the state. To honor her achievements, Mr. Robert Barnard, Work-Based Learning instructor, presented Emma with the CTE Student of the Year plaque, while Dr. Leigh Taylor Unruh of Family Pet Hospital awarded her a $100 check in recognition of her exceptional performance and dedication throughout the year. Emma is the daughter of Eric and Bridgett Neth. Her agriculture teachers and FFA advisors are Mr. Josh Davenport and Mr. Reginald Carter. Emma exemplifies the values and excellence of South Panola’s Career and Technical Education programs, and we are proud to celebrate her many accomplishments. Congratulations to Emma Neth on this well-deserved recognition.

🎓 Congratulations to Our Scholarship Recipients! 🎓 We are proud to announce that the following South Panola High School seniors have been awarded scholarships from the Patton Lane Class of 1969! 🐾 🌟 T'Ora Doyle 🌟 Kendall Hardin 🌟 Demartric Houston 🌟 Justin Pope, Jr. Your hard work, dedication, and excellence have not gone unnoticed. Thank you to the Patton Lane Class of 1969 for investing in the future of our students! 💙💛

This weekend ONLY!🍎📚✏️ Junie B. Jones The Musical is the perfect family event for your weekend! Kindergarten and younger get in FREE!

It's time for Cross Country Tryouts!

Sneak peek! 🤗🎭 This weekend only: Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. Tickets sold at the door! Adults - $7 Students - $5

📣 ATTENTION South Panola High School Students! 📣 All students currently enrolled in English II will be taking the 2nd part of their state test on Tuesday, May 13. Please make sure to: ✅ Be on time ✅ Report directly to your testing room ✅ Bring your fully charged Chromebook AND your charger Let’s be prepared and do our best, Tigers! 🐾💪

📣 ATTENTION South Panola High School Students! 📣 All students currently enrolled in AP Calculus will be taking their state test on Monday, May 12. Please make sure to: ✅ Be on time ✅ Report directly to your testing room (Library) ✅ Bring your fully charged Chromebook AND your charger 💡 Please see your AP teacher for specific details about your exam. Let’s be prepared and do our best, Tigers! 🐾💪

South Panola CTE Names April Student of the Month: Jadon Dishmon The South Panola Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is proud to announce Jadon Dishmon as April’s Career and Technical Student of the Month. Jadon is an exceptional student enrolled in both the Work-Based Learning program and the second-year Advanced Manufacturing course. His dedication to hands-on learning and career preparation has made him a standout among his peers. Jadon received the Student of the Month plaque from Mr. Robert Barnard and Mrs. Leah Ann Wrenn, Work-Based Learning instructors. In addition, he was presented with a personalized tumbler provided by Thermos, Inc. and a $50 check generously donated by Mrs. Tracy Goforth of First Security Bank. Reflecting on his experience, Jadon shared, “Being part of Work-Based Learning and Advanced Manufacturing has allowed me to meet new people and engage in new pathways of life that I want to take in the future.” The South Panola CTE Department commends Jadon for his outstanding performance and commitment to excellence. His achievements reflect the values and goals of CTE programs—preparing students for success in both college and career.

📣 ATTENTION South Panola High School Students! 📣 All students currently enrolled in Algebra will be taking their state test on Friday, May 9. Please make sure to: ✅ Be on time ✅ Report directly to your testing room ✅ Bring your fully charged Chromebook AND your charger 💡 Also, a reminder for AP History students — you will also be testing on May 9. Please see your AP teacher for specific details about your exam. Let’s be prepared and do our best, Tigers! 🐾💪

📣 Happy Nurse's Week! 🩺💙 South Panola High School’s National Honor Society proudly recognized our incredible school nurse, Milli Flint, for her dedication and care! NHS Historian Demarion Leland presented Nurse Flint with a goody bag as a small token of appreciation for all that she does for our students and staff. Thank you, Nurse Flint, for being the heart of our school and always going above and beyond! 💐

📣 ATTENTION South Panola High School Students! 📣 All students currently enrolled in Biology will be taking their state test on Thursday, May 8. Please make sure to: ✅ Be on time ✅ Report directly to your testing room ✅ Bring your fully charged Chromebook AND your charger 💡 Also, a reminder for AP World History students — you will also be testing on May 8. Please see your AP teacher for specific details about your exam. Let’s be prepared and do our best, Tigers! 🐾💪

Mrs. Hamilton's Foundations of Biology classes wrapped up their unit on evolution by researching organisms with cute and clever adaptations, which help these creatures thrive in their habitats! Each group brought their A-game as they presented their research to their peers, showing how their creature is the cutest and cleverest of them all. After voting, we have our winners! 🏆 2nd Block Cutest Creature: Fennec Fox by Chloe Matthews, Ty'marrion Sanford, and Maliyah Jones (not pictured) Cleverest Creature: Secretary Bird by Evelyn Gallup and Avery Goss Fan Favorite: Lowland Streaked Tenrec by Allie Hentz, Lora Hughes, and Jayden Hibbler 3rd Block Cutest Creature: Axolotl by Makenzie Johnson, Lluvia Diaz, Khloe Sneed, and Sara Henri Hannaford Cleverest Creature: Gerenuk by Kenny Smith, Austin Ragon, and Jasa Grace Robinson (not pictured) Fan Favorite: Quakka by Jaden Turner, Landyn Griffin, Jaylan Frost (not pictured), and Kedrick Hunt (not pictured) 4th Block Cutest Creature: Dumbo Octopus by Tearini Harris, My'laceyah Wright, and Tony Allen Cleverest Creature: Yeti Crab by Kaitlyn Keys and Haley Griffin Fan Favorite: Galapagos Batfish by Paris Smith, Eddrick Crawford, and Brianna Hagood (not pictured)

📣 ATTENTION South Panola High School Students! 📣 All students currently enrolled in US History will be taking their state test on Wednesday, May 7. Please make sure to: ✅ Be on time ✅ Report directly to your testing room ✅ Bring your fully charged Chromebook AND your charger Let’s be prepared and do our best, Tigers! 🐾💪

SPHS Theater & Domino's are partnering tomorrow, May 6th, 2025. 10% of all sales for the day will be donated to the SPHS Theater Club! BEST DEALS ARE ONLINE @ DOMINOS.COM 460 Hwy 6 E, Batesville 662-563-5600