Pontotoc City School District

Cultivating Warriors of Distinction

News & Announcements

Understanding the Literacy-Based Promotion Act and 3rd Grade Progress in Pontotoc City School District

The Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) was created to support young students in mastering reading skills, so by the time they finish 3rd grade, they can read at or above grade level. This law emphasizes the importance of literacy for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, setting clear goals for schools and districts to help students thrive in their educational journey. Below, we break down the recent results for the Pontotoc City School District, so parents can understand how 3rd graders are progressing in reading and math.

MDE Announces New Members to the Mississippi Principal Advisory Council

Congratuations to Dr. Dustin Payne, PHS principal and Mrs. Marsha Hillhouse, PMS principal, on both being selected to serve on the Mississippi Principal Advisory Council.

STOPit App for School Safety

The safety and wellbeing of our school community is important to all of us. As the parent or guardian , the STOPit app is available for you to easily report concerns.

Toyota Drives Student Success with $5.8 Million Investment in Northeast Mississippi Hands-on STEM, English Language Learner Programs to Expand Learning Opportunities

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (September 18, 2024) – Having the right tools and resources to learn is key for students in every community, but critical needs extend beyond school supplies.

District Rating

MDE Releases School and District Accountability Grades for 2023-2024 School Year

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year, which show 85.7% of schools and 93.9% of districts earned a grade of C or higher.

Charging Safety Tips

Electronics Charging Safety

Follow these tips to safely charge your electronics at home

Back to School Schedule

Back to School Dates to Remember

School will begin for all students on Friday, August 2. During this week, students may attend Meet and Greet on Thursday, August 1 to meet their teacher and visit classrooms.

Registration Date July 29

Registration for 2024-2025

The next day to complete enrollment and receive your student's teacher letter or schedule is Monday, July 29.

School Supplies

School Supplies for 2024-2025

Instructional school supplies will be provided by the district this year.

Chartwells Staff

Pontotoc City School District Welcomes Chartwells Food Service Provider

Pontotoc City School District is excited to announce the upcoming partnership with Chartwells, our new food service provider.

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