South Panola High School

With sharp focus, solid teamwork, and outstanding leadership, the South Panola High
School Air Force JROTC Drone Team has pulled off a truly historic achievement — a
perfect three-event sweep, taking home their third consecutive Grand Championship at
the Big JROTC Showdown in Mesquite, Texas.
Operating like a well-oiled machine, Team A soared to victory as Grand Champions,
battling top-tier competition from Texas and Arkansas. Meanwhile, Team C secured the
Judge’s Award, recognized for their professionalism, teamwork, and creative decision-
making under pressure.
This victory marks a first in school history — never before has a South Panola AFJROTC
drone team captured three major championship titles in a single season. This wasn’t luck
— it was the result of discipline, commitment, and the never-quit mindset that defines
South Panola cadets.
“This is more than a win — it’s a message to every JROTC team out there,”
said TSgt Rodney Williams, Aerospace Science Instructor and Drone Team
Head Coach. “South Panola cadets are showing what leadership, discipline,
and heart can achieve.”
These wins show more than talent — they prove what happens when cadets train hard,
support each other, and lead with character. With the guidance of instructors TSgt
Williams, MSgt Vonetta Roseman, Ms. Lashandra Carr, and Ms. Denise Pope, South
Panola is setting a new bar for excellence.
Now, the team sets its sights on the next mission — the Marion Military Institute STEM
Challenge in Marion, Alabama, where they’ll go for an unprecedented fourth Grand
Championship in a single season.
To every cadet who flew, coded, strategized, and supported — this is your win. South
Panola isn’t just showing up — we’re showing out. And we’re just getting started.

Save the Date: CTE-NTHS
National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 5:30pm
Location: SPHS Cafeteria

The Girls powerlifting team competed in the Grenada Invitational yesterday. The team finished with 5 medalists🐯🐯🐯

Samara Rudd- 1st
Brooklyn Logan- 1st
Abby Harris- 2nd
Addy Joiner- 2nd
Sha’Paris Reed- 2nd

The boys powerlifting team competed at the Grenada Invitational meet and finished with four 1st place lifters!🐅🐅

Tyson Lee- 1st
Carl Phipps- 1st
Trey Barksdale- 1st
Jae Moore-1st
Lucas Wilson- 2nd
Pat Daugherty-2nd
Keyton Flowers- 3rd
Cam Suggs- 3rd

🎉 Congratulations, Tigers! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the outstanding SPHS students who earned a spot on the Superintendent’s List! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly set you apart. Keep striving, keep leading, and keep making us proud! 🐾📚

🎉 Congratulations, Tigers! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate the SPHS students who earned recognition on the Principal’s List! Your effort, determination, and commitment to academic success do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work and continue to make Tiger Nation proud! 🐾📘

🎳 SPHS Bowling Update 🎳

SPHS Bowling competed against Richland in Oxford on 1/8/2026 with strong performances from both teams!

🏆 Match Results:
Boys: 3–0
Girls: 1–2

⭐ Match Highs (MVB):
Boys: Ace Ellis — 192 high game, 168 average
Girls: Mari Sanford — 159 high game, 129 average

The season wraps up next Thursday with a match against Lafayette and Tupelo in Oxford.

📅 Regionals: Tuesday, January 20th

Great job, Tigers—keep rolling! 🐯🎳

The South Panola Powerlifting season begins this Friday with the girls invitational at Grenada Middle School gym beginning at 4:30pm. The boys invitational will be Saturday beginning at 10:30am. Clear bag policy will be enforced for entry! GO TIGERS🐅🐯

Members with the South Panola Junior Civitan, along with Sponsors Miriam Johnson and Melissa Towles delivered Christmas bags to nursing homes in Batesville and Sardis. It was a joy to see all their smiling faces.

🎉 Congratulations to our new 2025–2026 South Panola High School Educators Rising Members and Officers! 🎉

We’re so proud of these students for taking the next step toward leadership, service, and future careers in education. Their commitment to learning, helping others, and representing SPHS with excellence is truly inspiring!

📸 Check out this great photo of our new team!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead—full of growth, opportunity, and Panther pride! 🐾❤️

📚✨ Special Visitor in Tiger Care! ✨📚

We were so excited to welcome Mrs. Ryna Smith to Tiger Care as our special guest reader! She shared a wonderful story, Turkey vs. Santa, with our students, and they loved listening, learning, and interacting during story time. Moments like these help foster a love for reading and create lasting memories for our little learners.

Thank you, Mrs. Ryna, for making our day extra special! 💛📖🐯

🌟 Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🌟

The South Panola High School Early Childhood students had an amazing opportunity to visit Batesville Elementary to shadow and observe the Pre-K teachers in action! This hands-on experience allowed them to see daily routines, classroom management, learning centers, and the joy of teaching little learners. Some of our students were able to visit with their former Pre-K teachers, and we even got to see some of our former Tiger Care students.

Thank you to the wonderful Pre-K teachers at Batesville Elementary and to Dr. Sutton for welcoming us and sharing your classrooms with us! 💛📚👶✨

Our Sports Medicine students at South Panola High School have been recognized for being Caught Being Good this semester. With over 50 hours each serving on the sidelines, assisting at practices, games, and everywhere in between — they truly embody Tiger pride! 🐅

Guest Speakers at SPHS Health Science! 🩺👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
Today, our Health Science students had the privilege of hearing from two amazing ER nurses — D. Edwards, RN, BSN and M. Holliday, RN, BSN!

They shared valuable insight into what it takes to become an RN and BSN, what college life is really like, and how important it is to understand your learning style to succeed in nursing school. 💡📚

Students also got to hear some incredible stories from their experiences working in the Emergency Room — the fast pace, the teamwork, and the moments that remind you why healthcare matters. 🚑❤️

Thank you both for inspiring our future healthcare professionals and taking the time to pour into our SPHS students! 🙌💙

Special Thank You to Mary Beck! 💙🩺
Today, our SPHS Health Science students had the honor of hearing from Mary Beck, Community Relations Coordinator with Mid-South Transplant Foundation!

Ms. Beck shared powerful insights on organ and tissue donation, community impact, and how one decision can save multiple lives. Her passion and dedication inspired our future healthcare professionals to learn, ask questions, and think about the difference they can make.

Thank you, Mary Beck, for being Mrs. Shultice & Mrs. Sprouse’s guest speaker and for educating our students on this Friday, December 5, 2025. We appreciate your time, your knowledge, and your heart for education and service. 💙✨

💙 A Huge Thank You to Sergeant Smith! 💙

Mrs. Shultice's & Mrs. Sprouse's year 2 SPHS Health Science classes had the honor of hearing from Sergeant Smith, who shared his powerful experiences with CPR and what it truly means to step up when every second counts.

He reminded our students to be all you can be, to never give up, and to always keep God at the center of your life—whether you’re in uniform, in a hospital, or simply trying to make a difference in someone’s world.

His message of courage, faith, and perseverance inspired every single one of us. 🙌

Thank you, Sergeant Smith, for pouring into our students and showing them what leadership and service really look like!❤️

🎉 Congratulations to our Rotary Student of the Month from South Panola High School! 🎉

We're excited to recognize Emma Neth as the Rotary Student of the Month for December! 🌟

Emma had the opportunity to recognize a teacher who has made a meaningful impact on her journey:
🍎 Emma honored Josh Davenport

Your hard work, leadership, and gratitude are truly inspiring. Keep shining — we’re so proud of you! 💙🐾