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Jonah Underwood, Rankin Student
The spelling bee is a big deal to me because only one kid each year can win and it's very special. I like Tupelo schools because all my friends are here. I have a lot of good memories in the Tupelo schools. So, the Tupelo Public School District and the spelling bee mean a lot to me.

Jonah Underwood~ TPSD Spelling Bee Winner

Dr. Terry Harbin, Milam Principal
I bleed blue and gold! My mom graduated from Tupelo, I graduated from Tupelo, and both my children graduated from Tupelo Public Schools. This district has provided me, my family, and many friends a quality education that has prepared us for a successful life.

Dr. Terry Harbin ~ Administrator and Alumni

Jack Reed Jr., TPSD Alumni
I was very fortunate to grow up in a great Tupelo Public School system! Caring, bright teachers gave me an excellent preparation for college and law school. Both our son and daughter had excellent educational opportunities in the TPSD as well.

My vision is for TPSD to be one of the Top 10 Public School Systems in America. Our business and family is committed to do our part to make this a reality.

~Jack Reed Jr. Tupelo business man and former mayor

Claire Kenny~THS Senior — Claire Kenney, THS Senior
TPSD has shaped me as an individual and has helped me find my identity. As a Tupelo native, this will always be home. The people in this community have given me these amazing opportunities to learn and grow each and everyday. From the many life lessons, to the cheers and chants, I know the true meaning of one wave.

Claire Kenney~THS Senior

Dr. Melisssa Thomas, New THS Principal
Dr. Thomas is a natural motivator, gifted public speaker and is skilled at establishing a culture of mutual responsibility. "We want to get in there and go to work and make it the best of the best," Thomas said. "When you say Tupelo, it means something. It means excellence. And I'm proud to be a part of something that can be so special."

~Dr. Melissa Thomas, newly named THS principal

McKinley Holland, Assistant Soccer Coach
It's a blessing to come back home. My time at Tupelo High School as a student athlete led me to want to teach and coach. It's been my hope since I graduated, that I come come back and have an impact on our students and athletes the same way my teachers and coaches had on me. TPSD has always and will always be a special place.

McKinley Holland~ Coach and Alumni

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Athletic teams competing for the Golden Wave

3.4 M

More than $3.4 million in grants provided by Association for Excellence in Education since 1983

"A"

"A" Rated School

87

National Board Certified Teachers

11

Nationalities represented by the student body

10

Growing Healthy Waves connects with 10 schools so students get involved in gardening, trying new foods and making connections with locally sourced fruits and vegetables.

35

Middle College students graduating with high school diploma and associates degree since 2021

3.64

Student Athlete GPA: 3.64

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