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Thomas Street Career Fair
6 Year Rotary Scholars
Digging Up the 20 Year
Lawndale Time Capsule
Senior Day Brings Out the Fun
Thomas St. Spring Art Festival
Lawhon's Sock Hop
Welcomes Elvis
Fun at the Retirement Luncheon
Best Pet Show Ever
The Best Pet Show Ever
Mississippi Miracle
Thomas Street
1st-Grade Play
Pierce Street's Winders Named
Mississippi AP of the Year
Ripple Run Fun
ECEC's Butterfly Release
Career Day at Fillmore
Passing the Torch
Dolly Parton at
Lawhon's Wax Museum
CTE Academy Tours
Middle College Meet and Greet
Community Voices
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
Leslie Tally- Mississippi Teacher of the Year
To be named Teacher of the Year for the Tupelo Public School District is truly an honor. This year, more than ever, I have felt supported in taking on new ideas and motivated to overcome new challenges. It is an honor to serve here, and it is a joy to teach our students.
Leslie Tally-2021 Teacher of the Year
Taylor Sparks, Rankin Assistant Principal
Tupelo Schools have always been a part of my educational life. Now, as a community member and administrator, they are a part of my heart. I believe in our mission, our values, and the learning structures we provide for Tupelo's future.
Taylor Sparks- Administrator and Alumni
Mrs. Katie Coon, New ECEC principal
“I am honored to lead one of Tupelo’s most invaluable resources, the Early Childhood Education Center. ECEC has an incredible legacy, and I look forward to working with the staff to strengthen the positive impact that the school has in our community and beyond."
~ Katie Coon- Newly named ECEC principal
The Shumperts
My wife and I have come full circle in the Tupelo Public School District. We have transitioned from TPSD students, TPSD employees, and now TPSD parents. Go Wave!
Ian Shumpert- Lawhon Elementary Principal
Modesty Shumpert- Administrative Assistant
Jay- Milam Student Jillie - Lawhon Student
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District News
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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