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Welcome Message From Superintendent Whitehead
 
“A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen.” — Denise Witmer
 
Dear Philadelphia School Community, 
 
Welcome to the Philadelphia Public School District.  I am truly honored and excited to serve as your superintendent. Our district has a long tradition of excellence in providing young scholars with an exceptional education in a safe and caring environment.
 
Every day, members of our community work improve the lives of our students! Our staff is dedicated to meeting each child’s academic, social and emotional needs. Our School Board and district administration is committed to providing every school the tools it needs to be successful. Additionally, parents and community members voluntarily donate their time, talent, and resources to our schools. We consider these efforts to be a blessing to our school community. 
 
We “PRIDE” ourselves on working diligently to prepare our students to be successful leaders of the 21st century. We are committed to all students in receiving an engaging, innovative, and academically rewarding instructional program. The district is eager to offer extracurricular activities, sports and other school-related events to the students so that they can all benefit from positive socialization opportunities with their peers that is essential for their health and well-being.
 
Our district will continue to focus on being the P.R.I.D.E of education  for our Tornado students by concentrating on accomplishing the district approved goals: 
Pursue rigorous instruction to increase student achievement
Recruit and retain highly effective teachers and students
Increase parent, community, and business engagement
Develop and maintain pristine 21st century facilities that’s safe and conducive to learning
Enhance learning opportunities for students, faculty and parents
 
I feel privileged to be a part of this wonderful community and educational system. I am eager to see what our students, faculty, and community will accomplish throughout the forthcoming academic year. I'm excited to collaborate with everyone in our community to keep propelling our district forward!
 
Let’s Roll Torndoes!
 
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Philadelphia High School Senior Student Body President Bre’lon Tanksley Attends Prestigious RYLA Retreat

Philadelphia High School Senior, Bre’lon Tanksley, had the distinct honor of attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Retreat this past weekend, an event known for its transformative leadership development experience. Bre’lon was sponsored by the Philadelphia Rotary Club and had the opportunity to connect with fellow emerging leaders from across the region, learning valuable leadership lessons and forming lasting bonds.
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Philadelphia Elementary School’s MJ Spurlock Elected President of Mississippi State Elementary Beta Club

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia Elementary School is proud to announce that fifth-grade student MJ Spurlock has been elected president of the Mississippi State Elementary Beta Club. Spurlock’s victory follows a successful campaign centered around this year’s Beta theme, “Beta: Radiate,” and his slogan, “Radiate and Rock – I always wanted a PRESIDENT just like you.” He was elected by his peers in a statewide vote, marking a significant accomplishment for the young student and his school.
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Philadelphia High School Hosts College Signing Day for Student-Athletes

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia High School celebrated the athletic achievements of three outstanding student-athletes during its College Signing Day event held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. The ceremony recognized the dedication and hard work of these exceptional students as they take the next step in their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level.
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Philadelphia High School Students attend GTP STEM Weekend

Mrs. Cumberland's Advanced Placement (AP)® students, Alex Walker, Mandela Middleton, and Quan Clemons, attended a three-day seminar with Jackson State University and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum for the MLK weekend (January 17-19). The students were chosen to participate in The Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Winter Program.
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Philadelphia Public School District Achieves “B” Rated Accountability Score

The Philadelphia Public School District is thrilled to announce a significant and historic advancement in academic performance, as it has achieved a “B” rating for the 2023-24 school year and is considered to be a High Performing School District according to the Mississippi Department of Education. This achievement marks a dramatic turnaround for the district, which was classified as a failing district in 2019 and has made remarkable strides to reach this new milestone.
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