South Panola High School

🏃‍♂️“Fastest Little Tiger Race” 🏃‍♀️ ⏰**Please note time change**

📢 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."

🎉 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! 💙

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.

🩺🍔 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! 👏💙

🌿 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. 🌸🌱

👏 Shoutout to our amazing Education Preparation students, Nay Sanford and Zoe Byrd, for making and donating an interactive board to help BIS students in Mrs. Delani's class with their unit on telling time! 🕰️ Your creativity and generosity are making a difference, and we couldn't be more proud of you both! 🌟

🚨 HOSA Club Update! 🚨 We are so proud of our members who passed the district round of testing and had the opportunity to compete at the State Competition in Jackson, MS last week! 👏 Congratulations to Layla Jaco, Kirstyn Shegog, and Vaneassa Leal for representing our club so well. Special shoutout to Vaneassa Leal for earning an amazing 2nd place in Pharmacology in the State! 🏅🎉 The students had a fantastic time networking with other HOSA members and exploring cutting-edge medical technology, including an Anatomage table, which uses 3D imaging of a cadaver for educational purposes! 🧠💡 A huge thank you to everyone who supports our HOSA program — we couldn't do it without you! 🙌

🏀 South Panola Basketball Tryouts! 🏀 Calling all hoopers! 📢 If you're a current 8th-11th grader and want to be a part of the South Panola High School basketball team, now’s your chance! 📅 Tryout Dates: 🔹 Monday, April 7 – 3:30-5:00 PM 🔹 Wednesday, April 9 – 3:30-5:00 PM ‼Plan to be present both days! 📍 Location: SPHS Gym 🚗 Have a ride ready for pickup at 5:00 PM ⚠️ Must have a current physical or one on file to participate. 🔥 Be ready to bring your A-game both days!

Javon Dean finishes 2nd at the State Powerlifting Championship. Congratulations Javon on an awesome performance! #TIGERPRIDE

STATE CHAMPION ALERT🚨🚨! KJ Flowers wins gold in the 165LB weight class capping off an amazing powerlifting season! Congratulations KJ you’ve earned it! #TIGERPRIDE

South Panola High School Choirs are Superior!! Cantabile received ALL Superior scores and a Sweepstakes award. Bellissima received ALL Superior scores and a Sweepstakes award. Coro Machile received a Superior score in Sight Reading and Superior/Excellent/Excellent scores in Performance. Armonia received an Excellent score in Sight Reading and all Superior scores in Performance. Bella Voce received all Superior scores in performance and was the highest scoring Ensemble of the day! Directors: Ms. Freeman and Ms. Kelso

Recently, Lt. Col. Leonard Boothe had the opportunity to speak with the Batesville Rotary Club about the 2025 National All-Service JROTC Aerial Drone Championship. He says he is grateful for their support in raising awareness about this event, saying their support will be pivotal in ensuring its success—not just for our school, but for our city and state as a whole. He goes on to say that "this event is more than just a competition; it embodies the can-do spirit that small towns across our nation are known for. It showcases how communities can come together to create a lasting impact, while also highlighting the remarkable potential of our youth as they work toward bright futures in STEM." Thank you again, Batesville Rotary Club, for all you do for this community!

Good luck to the Boys powerlifting team as they head to Jackson for the Powerlifting State Championship looking to bring home GOLD. Lifting will begin Saturday 9am at Mississippi Coliseum. #TigerPride 💪🐯

Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Dykeman, and Mrs. Towles’ classes practiced Punnett squares and probability of traits in a walk about in the mall. All students did a great job!

Our very own Senior Kendall Hardin was selected by Mississippi State Representative Lataisha Jackson from District 11 to serve as a Page for the 2025 Legislative Session of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Kendall views her experience as enlightening and a significant benefit for her professional growth, expressing gratitude for this opportunity. She was also able to witness the Mississippi legislature engage in the historic passage of tax reform and the elimination of the Mississippi Income Tax.

Congratulations to the South Panola FFA Horse Evaluation Team! We are proud to announce that the South Panola FFA Horse Evaluation Team won the State FFA Contest on Saturday, March 22, at Mississippi State University! Emma Neth 2nd place high individual Alena O’Conner 3rd place high individual In the National FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE), students enhance their knowledge of equine science by evaluating and ranking horses based on breed characteristics, conformation, and performance. They also defend their decisions through oral reasons presented to a panel of judges. Our state-winning team includes: ⭐ Owen Morris ⭐ Alena O’Conner ⭐ Emma Neth ⭐ Cash O’Conner This outstanding team will represent Mississippi at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, this October. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and dedication. We wish them the best of luck at Nationals!

🚨 Health Science Field Trip Alert! 🚨 Students from Ms. Payne and Mrs. Shultice's Health Science classes had the incredible opportunity to tour Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. 🏥✨ Chris Wells, owner, operator, and Licensed Funeral Director, gave the students a valuable behind-the-scenes look at the funeral home. He shared insights into how they support families through difficult times, including the paperwork process like death certificates, and emphasized the importance of care and compassion in this field. 💼💙 A huge thank you to Chris Wells for his time and dedication in helping educate our students on such an important, often overlooked profession.