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(10/28): Our 5th and 6th grade STEM students had a fantastic time visiting Toyota!
Students put their engineering skills to the test by building their very own fan-powered car, toured the Toyota manufacturing plant to see STEM in action, and even received a fun NeeDoh gift to take home!
Experiences like these bring classroom learning to life and show our students the exciting possibilities STEM has to offer!
A HUGE THANK YOU to Toyota for such an educational experience and for all you do to support, encourage, and invest in our students! We are so thankful for your continued generosity and commitment to education!

(10/28): Sixth graders traded their classroom for the great outdoors during a science field trip to Trace State Park! Students met with the park manager Josh Massey, 4-H Extension agent Steven Tucker, MSWF Game Warden Zack Bagwell, biologist from the Museum of Natural Science Deborah Wise, and Mississippi Forestry Commission outreach officer Mike Crabb to explore life science in the environment.
Each presenter introduced students to their profession and explained how their work connects to the natural world. Students discovered the variety of careers involved in studying living things, caring for forests, protecting wildlife, and managing outdoor spaces. The trip connected classroom learning to real-world jobs and helped students see how science plays a role in the world around them. A big thank-you to all our presenters for sharing their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with our sixth graders!

(10/21): Pontotoc Middle School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week during the month of October. This year's theme is “Make a difference. Be a hero. Stay Drug Free.” We will celebrate during the week of October 26-30.
Fifth and sixth grade classrooms will compete in a door competition. Peer helpers will make signs for our hallways and will speak on the intercom each morning about the importance of RRW. Ag classes will plant 100 yellow daffodils in the front lawn and flower beds. There are several short videos online about the history of RED RIBBON WEEK for you to show during your homeroom class.
Always remember to say NO to Drugs!

(10/9): Our Peer Helpers participated in training by Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Mathews designed to build teamwork and develop essential skills for supporting others. Students were introduced to the Peer Helpers mission, motto, and code of ethics before participating in the “Roll With It” team-building activity. During the core skills training, they learned about connecting with others, active listening, understanding emotions and practicing empathy, healthy coping strategies, and self-care. Students also practiced recognizing when someone needs additional support and how to make appropriate referrals. These activities equipped our Peer Helpers with valuable tools to communicate effectively, show compassion, and make a positive difference in our school community!

(10/9): We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Campfire Evening! Join us for a cozy evening of s’mores, roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, music, relay games, and spooky stories. It’s a wonderful opportunity for teachers and parents to connect and enjoy time together.
This event is for 5th and 6th grade students and their families. Please remember
that students will not stay after school for this event. They should go home as usual and return with their families. We encourage you to bring a chair and enjoy the evening with us!
To make the evening extra sweet, we need donations of a few items.
More details are being sent home with students.