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Mat Heagerty Visits Thomas Street

Sen. Chad McMahan Visits
With Milam Boys Leadership

Celebrating Our 2026
Middle College Seniors

Boosting Academic
Achievements

Grant recipients

Lego Grant for K-2

Soccer Girls

Thanks Soccer Girls for H.E.A.R.T.
 

Santa and student

Is Your Beard Real?

Teacher and parent of the year

Congratulations to our
Teacher and Parent of the Year

Jessie Carman,
2026 TPSD Teacher of the Year

student and cop

Shop with a Cop

football players

North Half Champs!

Friday Night
Tupelo vs. Oxford

students

Joyner's Barn Dance a Success!

students

Carver's 1st Grade Play

Parker Named 2025 MAEA
Secondary Art T.O.Y.

Talina Knight Named TPSD
Administrator of the Year

students

Thankful for Our Students

Rankin students

Thank You Veterans!

Pierce Street Has
A New Mural

THS Theatre Presents
Steel Magnolias

student and teacher

Parkway's Trunk or Treat

students

Thomas Street Royalty

students

Where the Wild Things Are

students

Ready for the Disney Drawing

Big Ideas Truck at THS

TVA, teacher

Congratulations Lawhon, TMS and TCTC
TVA Robotics Grant Recipients

student and Mcgruff

High Five for
McGruff the Crime Dog

students singing

Opening Celebration Village

student and teacher

50th Day Fun!

Swimming
State Champs

HC Queen and escort

 Queen A'myah Dancer
Escort LaBrone Johnson

spelling bee champion

Congratulations Dotson Clark
TPSD Spelling Bee Champion

Teacher and GIFT Rep

Congratulations to all our
          GIFT winners!

students

Merry Christmas from Joyner

students and teachers

Ready for 2nd Semester

Community Voices

James Cordell
James Cordell, Rankin Student

When I think of Tupelo Public Schools, the first think that comes to mind is a wonderful environment to learn and grow. Not only are there great teachers and staff, but there are also lots of opportunities to make life long friends.TPSD is a tradition in my family. My brothers and I have grown up in TPSD. This is what the TPSD means to me.

 

James Cordell ~ Rankin Student

Jonah Underwood
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
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.
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. Melissa Thomas
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

Tupelo Public School District

District News

School Calendar

At A Glance

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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