All SCSD schools and offices will be closed November 25-29.

Magee Middle School held its annual spelling bee on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with five students earning top honors:

1st Place: Kennan Thurman

2nd Place: Dymonique Newsome

3rd Place: Darren Houze

4th Place: Layken Barnes

5th Place: Charlee Kate Booth

These students will represent Magee Middle School at the district spelling bee in January 2025.

On October 17, 2024, students in Mrs. Abigail Myers' Mississippi Studies class at Simpson Central were excited to welcome State Representative Noah Sanford. Since 2016, Representative Sanford has represented Simpson, Copiah, and Jefferson Davis counties in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

During his visit, Representative Sanford shared insights into his role as a legislator and the responsibilities that come with it. He engaged with the students, answering their questions and providing a deeper understanding of how government functions in Mississippi.

The experience proved to be invaluable for the students, enhancing their knowledge of civic engagement and the legislative process.

Simpson County School District is excited to announce openings for Pre-K Teachers and Teacher Assistants to join our new Pre-K Program launching in January 2025.

We're Hiring for the Following Positions:

• 3 Teachers and 3 Teacher Assistants for our State Invested Pre-K Classrooms

• 6 Teachers for our Blended Pre-K Program (includes 3 Regular Education Teachers and 3 Special Education Teachers)

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today at activeapplicant.simpson.k12.ms.us.

Mendenhall Elementary School recently held its Fall Scholastic Book Fair from September 16-20, 2024, drawing eager readers from kindergarten through 6th grade. This year’s fair showcased an impressive selection of books covering a wide array of topics, themes, and reading levels, making it a thrilling experience for students and staff alike.

Among the favorites were books bundled with special items, such as shark tooth necklaces and slime, capturing the attention of young readers. Popular themes included science, journals, and beloved book characters, further fueling students’ enthusiasm for reading.

The fair also featured the successful e-Wallet system, which simplified the purchasing process for parents and helped streamline operations at the cashier’s station. The event was made possible thanks to the dedicated support of retired teachers, PTO members, and friends of the library, including Aleta Sullivan, Betsy Sullivan, Judy Byrd, Kayla Sumrall, Laurel Gardner, Connie Quillin, Misty Williams, Sasha Butler, Cheryl Ricks, Kecia Daughdrill, Tiffany Abraham, and Cindy Alsworth. Their invaluable assistance ensured that the fair ran smoothly.

Families especially enjoyed the afternoon grandparent shopping event and the opportunity to shop following the PTO meeting, reinforcing the community spirit of the school.

Librarian Tracey Crawford is already planning future family-friendly events for the next book fair, as students eagerly anticipate another chance to explore the world of books. The recent fair was a success, with over 1,300 books sold, translating to an astounding 236,585 minutes of reading time.

“Thank you to all the parents for encouraging reading with your children. Your support helped make this the best book fair Mendenhall Elementary has ever had,” said Mrs. Crawford.

Reading remains essential for children’s success, and this event was a shining example of community involvement in fostering a love for literature.