The boys powerlifting team competed at the Regional Championship at Center Hill Friday where they placed 2nd with 11/12 qualifiers for the North Half. Great day to be a TIGER! 🐅
Qua Brooks
Tyson Lee
Javon Dean
Keyton Flowers
Kam Shegog
Carl Phipps
Trey Barksdale
Lucas Wilson
Jae Moore
Cam Suggs
Pat Daugherty
Qua Brooks
Tyson Lee
Javon Dean
Keyton Flowers
Kam Shegog
Carl Phipps
Trey Barksdale
Lucas Wilson
Jae Moore
Cam Suggs
Pat Daugherty
Mrs. Shultice and Mrs. Sprouse’s Healthcare & Clinical Services students had an AMAZING hands-on learning experience at Family Pet Hospital! 🐾🩺
A huge thank you to Dr. L. Unruh and Dr. J. Unruh for taking the time to speak with our students about careers in veterinary medicine and giving us an inside look at their clinic. Students were able to:
✔️ View real x-rays
✔️ Tour the surgery room
✔️ See fascinating specimens of items removed from cats and dogs
✔️ Assist with a cat neuter procedure
✔️ Watch a veterinary technician start an IV on a dog
✔️ And even love on a sweet poodle and several adorable cats! 🐶🐱
This hands-on experience gave our students a true glimpse into the daily responsibilities, skills, and compassion required in veterinary medicine. We have a couple of students who say they are interested in becoming a veterinarian!
A special thank you to Mr. P. Ray for safely driving us and making this opportunity possible.
Experiences like this help connect classroom learning to real-world healthcare careers. We are so thankful for community partners who invest in our students’ futures! 💙
A huge thank you to Dr. L. Unruh and Dr. J. Unruh for taking the time to speak with our students about careers in veterinary medicine and giving us an inside look at their clinic. Students were able to:
✔️ View real x-rays
✔️ Tour the surgery room
✔️ See fascinating specimens of items removed from cats and dogs
✔️ Assist with a cat neuter procedure
✔️ Watch a veterinary technician start an IV on a dog
✔️ And even love on a sweet poodle and several adorable cats! 🐶🐱
This hands-on experience gave our students a true glimpse into the daily responsibilities, skills, and compassion required in veterinary medicine. We have a couple of students who say they are interested in becoming a veterinarian!
A special thank you to Mr. P. Ray for safely driving us and making this opportunity possible.
Experiences like this help connect classroom learning to real-world healthcare careers. We are so thankful for community partners who invest in our students’ futures! 💙
Army Career Exploration Day – February 10th
On Tuesday, February 10th, our High School Health Science and Culinary Arts students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Sgt. Cordaro and Sgt. Henderson about career pathways in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.
Students learned about a wide range of medical and culinary career opportunities, including how the Army trains and prepares soldiers for real-world healthcare and food service roles. Our classes even got a hands-on experience sampling different MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) and exploring the contents of an Army emergency medical kit!
Sgt. Cordaro and Sgt. Henderson also shared the many benefits of service, including education opportunities, career training, leadership development, and other amazing perks available through the Army and Army Reserve.
We are so thankful for their time, service, and willingness to invest in our students’ futures!
On Tuesday, February 10th, our High School Health Science and Culinary Arts students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Sgt. Cordaro and Sgt. Henderson about career pathways in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.
Students learned about a wide range of medical and culinary career opportunities, including how the Army trains and prepares soldiers for real-world healthcare and food service roles. Our classes even got a hands-on experience sampling different MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) and exploring the contents of an Army emergency medical kit!
Sgt. Cordaro and Sgt. Henderson also shared the many benefits of service, including education opportunities, career training, leadership development, and other amazing perks available through the Army and Army Reserve.
We are so thankful for their time, service, and willingness to invest in our students’ futures!
💙 National School Counseling Week – A Belated but Heartfelt Thank You! 💙
Although National School Counseling Week was last week, winter weather kept us out—and we didn’t want it to pass without recognizing the incredible counselors who support our SPHS students every single day.
Thank you to Mrs. Purnell, Mrs. Pinson, Mrs. Cossey, and Mrs. Love, for all you do to guide, encourage, and advocate for our students. Your dedication makes a lasting difference in their academic success, personal growth, and future goals.
SPHS is truly better because of you. We appreciate you this week and always! 💙✨
Although National School Counseling Week was last week, winter weather kept us out—and we didn’t want it to pass without recognizing the incredible counselors who support our SPHS students every single day.
Thank you to Mrs. Purnell, Mrs. Pinson, Mrs. Cossey, and Mrs. Love, for all you do to guide, encourage, and advocate for our students. Your dedication makes a lasting difference in their academic success, personal growth, and future goals.
SPHS is truly better because of you. We appreciate you this week and always! 💙✨
Mrs. Pegueros’s and Mrs. Hamilton’s Foundations of Biology classes finished up their biomolecules unit by investigating the effect pH and temperature have on enzyme function in this hands-on lab.
Advanced Manufacturing students had an incredible opportunity touring GE Aerospace ✈️
Seeing cutting-edge technology and real-world manufacturing in action makes the future of aerospace even more exciting.
Thank you to the GE Aerospace team for hosting us and sharing your expertise!
Seeing cutting-edge technology and real-world manufacturing in action makes the future of aerospace even more exciting.
Thank you to the GE Aerospace team for hosting us and sharing your expertise!
We are incredibly thankful to Steve McMinn, local diesel mechanic shop owner, for welcoming Mrs. Williams’s Bridge to Career class into his shop! 🛠️
Students had the opportunity to see the inner workings of diesel trucks and engines up close and gain real-world insight into the diesel industry. A big thank you to Mr. Justin for sharing his knowledge and expertise with our students. It made the experience even more meaningful.
We also appreciate SPHS Career Coach Karin Hardin for accompanying us! Experiences like this truly connect classroom learning to future careers! 👏
Students had the opportunity to see the inner workings of diesel trucks and engines up close and gain real-world insight into the diesel industry. A big thank you to Mr. Justin for sharing his knowledge and expertise with our students. It made the experience even more meaningful.
We also appreciate SPHS Career Coach Karin Hardin for accompanying us! Experiences like this truly connect classroom learning to future careers! 👏
🏃♂️🔥 South Panola Track & Field 2026 Schedule is here!
Come out, show up, and support our Tigers all season long!
Come out, show up, and support our Tigers all season long!
We were excited to welcome guest speaker Allan Burnett, a local diesel mechanic, to Mrs. Williams’s Bridge to Career class! 🔧🚛
Mr. Burnett shared what it takes to become a diesel mechanic, what a typical day on the job looks like, and the real-world challenges and rewards of working in the diesel industry. His insights gave students a valuable look into a hands-on, in-demand career path and the skills needed to be successful.
Thank you, Mr. Burnett, for taking the time to inspire and educate our students!
🎳 South Panola Bowling Shines at Regionals! 🎳
The South Panola Bowling team represented our school with pride at the Regional Competition in Cleveland, MS!
👏 Results:
Boys Team: 5th Place
Girls Team: 4th Place
⭐ Ace Ellis: 3rd Place Individual Finish
Congratulations to all our bowlers for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance at regionals. Way to compete, Tigers! 🐯🎳
The South Panola Bowling team represented our school with pride at the Regional Competition in Cleveland, MS!
👏 Results:
Boys Team: 5th Place
Girls Team: 4th Place
⭐ Ace Ellis: 3rd Place Individual Finish
Congratulations to all our bowlers for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance at regionals. Way to compete, Tigers! 🐯🎳
👁️✨ Hands-On Learning in Action! ✨👁️
Our SPHS Healthcare and Clinical Services students from Mrs. Shultice and Mrs. Sprouse's classes had an incredible learning experience visiting Bright Eyes Vision Clinic with Dr. Bright! Students gained real-world insight into how an eye clinic operates, including specialized equipment, roles of the staff, common eye diseases and disorders, treatment options, and even powerful true patient stories that brought the profession to life.
A huge thank you to Dr. Bright and her amazing staff for welcoming our students and providing such an engaging, informative, and inspiring experience. This is exactly the kind of exposure that helps our students connect classroom learning to real healthcare careers!
Special thanks as well to Coach Higdon, CTE Director; K. Farmer, Transportation Director; and our bus driver, Mr. Sanford for helping make this trip possible. We truly appreciate your support of our students and their future in healthcare! 💙🩺
Our SPHS Healthcare and Clinical Services students from Mrs. Shultice and Mrs. Sprouse's classes had an incredible learning experience visiting Bright Eyes Vision Clinic with Dr. Bright! Students gained real-world insight into how an eye clinic operates, including specialized equipment, roles of the staff, common eye diseases and disorders, treatment options, and even powerful true patient stories that brought the profession to life.
A huge thank you to Dr. Bright and her amazing staff for welcoming our students and providing such an engaging, informative, and inspiring experience. This is exactly the kind of exposure that helps our students connect classroom learning to real healthcare careers!
Special thanks as well to Coach Higdon, CTE Director; K. Farmer, Transportation Director; and our bus driver, Mr. Sanford for helping make this trip possible. We truly appreciate your support of our students and their future in healthcare! 💙🩺
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.
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
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
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
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! 🐾📚
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! 🐾📘
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! 🐯🎳
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.
