🎉 Big congrats to South Panola’s own Demartric Houston on signing to play basketball at Mississippi Delta Community College! 🏀🔥
Your hard work, dedication, and hustle have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey—keep chasing greatness! 💪🏽👏🏽
🎉 Congratulations to our Rotary Students of the Month ! 🎉
We're excited to recognize Aven Cole as the Rotary Student of the Month for April and Jenna Grace Burnett as the Rotary Student of the Month for May! 🌟
Each student also had the opportunity to recognize a teacher who has made a meaningful impact on their journey:
🍎 Aven honored Kimberly Noe
🍎 Jenna Grace honored Lynelle Payne
Your hard work, leadership, and gratitude are truly inspiring. Keep shining — we’re so proud of you! 💙🐾
#TigerExcellence
✨Mrs. Christy Burnett’s second-year Early Childhood students recently had an exciting opportunity to visit Delta State University! During their trip, they toured the university’s Child Development Center and explored Hayes Cooper, a public school located right on the DSU campus. It was a fun and educational experience that gave our future educators a firsthand look at high-quality early childhood and elementary education in action!
South Panola CTE Department Names Emma Neth March Student of the Month
The South Panola Career and Technical Education Department is proud to recognize Emma Neth as the March CTE Student of the Month.
Emma is a dedicated year-two student in the Horticulture program and is also enrolled in Work-Based Learning. In addition to her coursework, she is an active member of Future Farmers of America (FFA), where she continues to build leadership and career skills.
In recognition of her achievements, Josh Hawkins, representative of District 10 in the Mississippi House of Representatives and of Boren and Hawkins Insurance, presented Emma with a $50 check. Mr. Josh Davenport, Horticulture instructor, presented her with a plaque to commemorate this accomplishment. Adding a thoughtful, personalized touch to this recognition, Mr. Robert Barnard, Work-Based Learning instructor, presented Emma with a personalized tumbler provided by Jamie O’Connor of Thermos LLC.
Reflecting on her CTE experience, Emma shared, “I have learned traits like communication skills, work ethic, how to be a leader, and so much more.”
Congratulations to Emma on this well-deserved honor!
🎓 Our 2nd-year Education Preparation students had an exciting day touring the School of Education and the beautiful campus at the University of Mississippi! 🏫📚 What a great opportunity to explore future possibilities and get inspired by what's ahead!
🌸🐣 Spreading Easter Cheer! 🐣🌸
Ms. Payne’s and Mrs. Shultice’s Healthcare & Clinical Services classes had the wonderful opportunity to visit Azalea Commons Assisted Living Home. Our students brought smiles and warm wishes as they handed out Easter cards to the residents.
We had such a great time connecting with the residents, and we are so thankful to Azalea Commons for welcoming us with open arms. 💛
Happy Easter from our classes! 🌷🐰
On April 4th, South Panola FFA members attended the Open House at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students had the opportunity to observe a variety of animal demonstrations and explore the pathology lab, gaining valuable insight into veterinary science and animal care.
🏊♂️ South Panola Swim Tryouts! 🏊♀️
📅 Tuesday, April 29
🕓 Meet at 4:00 PM at the front of SPHS
🚌 Bus will depart for the University of MS Turner Center
Are you ready to make waves? Come try out for the South Panola Swim Team!
🔹 What to Bring:
Copy of your most recent physical
Copy of your health insurance card
Signed copy of the Ole Miss Release Form
Completed Google Form
Towel
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes (🚺 Girls must wear a one-piece)
Let’s go Tigers! 🐅💦
#SouthPanolaSwim #MakeWaves
Now Enrolling for Tiger Care 2025-2026!
We are excited to announce that Tiger Care is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Tiger Care is an on-campus lab preschool at South Panola High School, designed for 3- and 4-year-old children. This program introduces young learners to a structured preschool environment while providing our high school Early Childhood Education students with valuable hands-on experience.
For more information or to enroll, please contact Mrs. Christy Burnett at cburnett@spanola.net or 662-563-4756.
📸 Pictured below are some of our current Tiger Care and Early Childhood students enjoying outdoor play!
🥣✨ South Panola High School Health Science Year Two students powered up their day with a fun and informative lesson—“Power Up Your Day: Eat Breakfast!” 💪🍓
Thanks to Mrs. Pat Neal from the MS State Extension Service and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), students learned the importance of a healthy breakfast and got hands-on by making delicious parfaits with yogurt and toppings like strawberries, blueberries, honey, and granola! 🍯🫐🍓
They also explored other nutritious breakfast options like protein shakes, eggs, oatmeal, and more. Great job, Tigers, for starting the day strong! 🌞💥 #SouthPanolaHS #HealthScience #EFNEP #PowerUpYourDay #HealthyChoices #FutureHealthcarePros
⛳️ South Panola Golf Tryouts! ⛳️
Think you've got what it takes to tee it up for the Tigers? 🐅
📅 Tryouts: Tuesday, May 6th
👥 Who: Current 6th–11th grade boys & girls
🚌 Bus departs: 4:00 PM from the front of SPHS and will travel to Mallard Pointe Golf Course
✅ All participants must have a current physical and insurance on file.
📩 For more info, contact Coach Culp at mculp@spanola.net
Grab your clubs and show us what you've got! #TigerGolf ⛳️🔥
🎉 Happy Assistant Principal's Week! 🎉
At South Panola High School, we are incredibly thankful for the dedication, leadership, and heart of our amazing assistant principals:
✨ Valencia Bilbro
✨ Jarrod Corlew
✨ Denise Pope
To show our appreciation, our National Honor Society surprised them with goody bags full of treats — just a small token of thanks for the big impact they make every day! 💙🐅
Thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and school community. You help make SPHS the best it can be!
#AssistantPrincipalsWeek #SPHSProud #TigerStrong #ThankYouAPs
🏃♂️“Fastest Little Tiger Race” 🏃♀️
⏰**Please note time change**
🎉 Congratulations to our SPHS Staff and Teachers of the Month – March Edition! 🍎✨
We're proud to recognize the outstanding dedication, passion, and impact these educators bring to our school community every day. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our students.
👏 Let's give it up for our March honorees!
Thank you for being shining examples of excellence at SPHS! 💙
📢 Guest Speaker Alert! 🌟
Our Health Science students had an incredible opportunity to hear from a Registered Nurse from an endoscopy clinic specializing in upper and lower GI procedures! 🏥💉 They learned about patient care during and after GI procedures, the importance of digestive health, and what it takes to be an RN in this field.
A huge thank you for sharing your expertise and inspiring our future healthcare professionals! 👩⚕️👨⚕️
South Panola Career and Technical Student Wins 1st Place at 2025 Mississippi SkillsUSA Competition
Batesville, MS – South Panola Career and Technical Education (CTE) is proud to recognize and congratulate Isaiah Williams for his outstanding achievement at the 2025 Mississippi SkillsUSA Competition in Jackson, MS. Isaiah, an 11th-grade student and a year-two welding student, secured 1st place in the Structural Welding competition.
Isaiah’s victory showcases his dedication, skill, and hard work in the field of welding, as well as the high-quality instruction and hands-on training provided by South Panola’s CTE program. His success is a testament to his commitment to excellence and the strength of Career and Technical Education in preparing students for future careers.
"We are incredibly proud of Isaiah and his accomplishment at the state level," said Patrick Parham, Welding Instructor. "His success highlights the talent and determination of our students and the exceptional opportunities available through our CTE program."
South Panola High School Students Explore Advanced Manufacturing at Toyota Mississippi Experience Center
Today students from Mr. Jessey Higdon’s Advanced Manufacturing and Mr. Reginald Carter’s Agriculture classes at South Panola High School had the exciting opportunity to visit the Toyota Mississippi Experience Center in Blue Springs, MS. This educational tour was designed to give students an inside look at cutting-edge manufacturing processes and automotive technology.
Throughout the visit, students learned about the various stages of vehicle assembly, witnessed firsthand how robotics and automation are integrated into the production line, and explored the principles of lean manufacturing and quality control. This experience gave them valuable insight into the future of automotive production and the advanced skills required in the manufacturing industry. Also, along the tour were our High School Career Coaches Mrs. Karin Hardin and Mr. Tony Chapman.
🏀 South Panola Girls Basketball Tryouts! 🏀
See flyer below.
🌿 A big thank you to the Batesville Garden Club for visiting our greenhouse and supporting our horticulture class by purchasing some of our items! Your support means the world to us, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing group. 🌸🌱
🩺🍔 South Panola Health Science Year 2 students dug into the facts about saturated fats! 🥄💡
In today’s lesson, students measured out tablespoons of shortening to match the fat content of various foods, then lined up from least to most fat—eye-opening and hands-on learning at its best!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Pat Neal from the MS State Extension Service for sharing her expertise and making nutrition education engaging and fun! 👏💙
