News & Announcements

(4/17): Our 6th-grade Agriculture students got a crash course in tree trimming from Julia McDowell, Master Gardener of Pontotoc. With clippers in hand, they learned where to cut, tackled the three Ds—damaged, dead, and diseased—and got the inside scoop on fighting fire blight, the pesky bacteria that tried to take over the pear trees last season.
The students quickly discovered that pruning isn’t just about making trees look good—it’s about keeping them healthy. And while no fingers were accidentally pruned, a few students may have tried to talk Julia into letting them wield the bigger loppers. Watch out, apple and pear trees—our 6th graders mean business! 🍏✂️

(4/17): PMS 5th and 6th grade science students had an out-of-this-world experience when the University of Mississippi's Mobile Planetarium visited our school. The inflatable dome transformed the gym into a mini-universe, giving students a front-row seat to the wonders of space—without ever leaving campus!
Inside the dome, students were guided through an immersive journey across the night sky. They learned about constellations, planets, the phases of the moon, and deep space phenomena in a hands-on, interactive format that brought their science lessons to life. The darkened dome and 360-degree visuals made them feel like they were truly traveling through space.
This unique learning opportunity sparked excitement, curiosity, and plenty of questions about our solar system and beyond. A big thank you to the University of Mississippi for bringing such an engaging STEM experience to our students!