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Attorney, Hattiesburg High graduate concludes term with school board

By David Tisdale, READ MORE > 2,609 Reads
On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 04:45 PM

Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees praised Carey Varnado at their September regular meeting as “the glue that held us together” and “more than a colleague, but also a true friend” for his service on the board.

School Board Updates - August 13

By Haskel Burns and David Tisdale, READ MORE > 1,645 Reads
On Wed, 08/12/2020 - 03:49 PM

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Governor will delay school opening in Forrest County; statewide mask mandate issued

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 5,606 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:56 PM

In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tate Reeves labeled several Mississippi counties – including Forrest – as COVID-19 hotspots, and he said he would sign an executive order to delay the opening of schools for grades 7-12 in those areas.

Schools move forward with graduation planning

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 926 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 01:56 AM

With high school graduation inching ever closer, school administration members are trying to finalize plans for what that process will look like with social distancing procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hattiesburg High seniors await word on official ceremony

By David Tisdale, READ MORE > 958 Reads
On Thu, 05/14/2020 - 01:05 AM

Hattiesburg Public School District officials are determined to recognize graduating seniors at Hattiesburg High School with a ceremony marking their completion of studies to earn a diploma, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the date and location is tentative.

Foundation donates laptops to Hattiesburg High School

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,502 Reads
On Wed, 04/29/2020 - 06:56 PM

In keeping with its vision of securing resources that help teachers empower students through educational excellence, the Hattiesburg Public School District Foundation has donated 113 Google Chromebooks – almost $25,000 worth – to students to help with distance learning opportunities.

Teachers demonstrate love for students with Hawkins Elementary parade

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 2,078 Reads
On Wed, 04/08/2020 - 05:47 PM

It's been a seemingly long couple of weeks since the employees and students from the Hattiesburg Public School District have had a chance to spend time together, as the threat of COVID-19 has forced the temporary closure of public schools throughout Mississippi.

Hattiesburg schools offering drive-thru lines for school supplies and materials

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 856 Reads
On Wed, 04/01/2020 - 07:56 PM

For parents like Evelyn Baker, who has two children in the Hattiesburg Public School District, the transition to at-home learning measures implemented because of COVID-19 just got a little easier with drive-thru supply stations set up at various schools across the district.

Hubbard named new Hattiesburg High principal

By David Tisdale, READ MORE > 5,009 Reads
On Wed, 03/18/2020 - 03:04 PM

Hattiesburg High School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year, the fourth person to serve in the position since 2015.

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