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PPSD Announces New Head Football Coach Schoolar
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, the Pearl Public School District held a press conference to announce the selection of Patrick Schoolar as the new Pearl High School Head Football Coach, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Click the headline to read more.
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Pearl Lower Principal Selected for the 2024-2025 School Year
We are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Tamekia Stewart as the Pearl Lower Elementary Principal, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Stewart will assume this role, succeeding Dr. Laurin Bailey, who will be moving into the role of assistant superintendent. Click the title to read more.
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Pearl Upper Principal Selected for the 2024-2025 School Year
We are delighted to announce the selection of Kim Scutch as the Principal of Pearl Upper Elementary, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Mrs. Scutch will assume this role, succeeding Gavin Gill, who is retiring after dedicating 26 years to education. Click the title to read more.
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Dr. Kim LaFontaine Announces Retirement
The Pearl Public School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services, Dr. Kim LaFontaine, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, effective June 30, 2024. Click the title to read more.
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Assistant Superintendent Selected for the 2024-2025 School Year
We are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Laurin Bailey as Assistant Superintendent for the Pearl Public School District, beginning July 1, 2024. Dr. Bailey will assume this role, succeeding Dr. Kim LaFontaine, who will retire after dedicating more than 31 years to education. Click the title to read more.
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2023-2024 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the Pearl Public School District 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year!
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2023-2024 Parents of the Year
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Parents of the Year! Thank you to these parents for going above and beyond to support our students and staff!
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Alumni Spotlight
Kirby Ware, Pearl High School Class of 1997, is a Finance and Outreach Specialist at the University of Southern Mississippi - Institute of Disability Studies (IDS), where he combines his accounting background with his passion for serving people. Click above to read more about Kirby Ware.
PPSD Upcoming Events
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Today
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8th Choir Christmas Caroling Day
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ECEC - PJHS Drama Performs Tacky the Penguin
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ECEC Holiday PJ Day
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PLE's Holiday Spirit Activate: Caroling with PJH Carolers
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PLE's Holiday Spirit Activate: Pajama Day
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Monday
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8th Bball Little Six Tourn (Rounds 1,2,3) TBD
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ECEC Rudolph - Wear Red Day
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PLE's Holiday Spirit Activate: Rudolph Day (Wear Red)
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Tuesday
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Click here to join the food services team!
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