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 Trucks and Soccer Games
So Much Fun

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Summer Camps Started
with some Good Cooking

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Congratulations Class of 2026

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Graduation Practice

Coach Little

Welcome Coach Little

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Good Luck Carver Seniors

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Pierce Street Senior Walkthrough

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Joyner Senior Walk Through

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Senior Walk Through at Lawhon

retirees

Ring Those Bells Retirees

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Summertime is Close

Middle College Graduates

Middle College Graduates

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Summer's Coming!

Nurse Assistant
Pinning Ceremony

Carver Field Day
Was A Splash

CTE Pinning Ceremony

ECEC Graduation

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Thanks Coca Cola!

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We Love Our Teachers!

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Teacher Appreciation Week

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Happy Teacher Week

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

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Thanks Burlington 
& Welcome to Tupelo

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Thomas Street Career Fair

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6 Year Rotary Scholars

students, teachers, former students and teachers

Digging Up the 20 Year
Lawndale Time Capsule

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Senior Day Brings Out the Fun

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Thomas St. Spring Art Festival

Elvis, Principal and Asst Principal

Lawhon's Sock Hop 
Welcomes Elvis

retired teachers

Fun at the Retirement Luncheon 

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Best Pet Show Ever

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The Best Pet Show Ever

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Mississippi Miracle

Thomas Street
1st-Grade Play

Pierce Street's Winders Named
Mississippi AP of the Year

Ripple Run Participants

Ripple Run Fun

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ECEC's Butterfly Release

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Career Day at Fillmore

Girls soccer team

Passing the Torch

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Dolly Parton at
Lawhon's Wax Museum

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CTE Academy Tours

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Middle College Meet and Greet

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Summer Camp Art Fun

Community Voices

Heather Cartwright
Heather Cartwright, Rankin Principal, TPSD Administrator of the year

The Tupelo Public School District has fostered my love of teaching, leading, and serving. Not only am I fortunate enough to work in a district that challenges me daily to be my best for my teachers and students, but I trust this district with my most important assets, my two children! It is truly an honor to be a part of something as special as the Tupelo Public School district.

~Heather Cartwright- Rankin Principal- TPSD Admin of the Year~

 

 

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

Tupelo Public School District

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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