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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

Katie Coon, ECEC principal — 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 Shumpert Family — 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**

Abigail Bautista
TPSD means a lot to me because they keep us safe and teach us to be better learners. Teachers prepare us for the future and janitors clean to keep us safe. Principals find new teaching methods and counselors encourage us. Our Challenge program also helps us prepare for the future by focusing on thinking, communication and creativity skills.

Abigail Bautista- 4th grade Lawhon Student

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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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