Hometown Rankin - June & July 2017

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The CHALKBOARD RANKIN COUNTY SCHOOLS McLaurin Elementary McLaurin Elementary School is a PBIS model site. The PBIS committee meets throughout the year to discuss ideas for fundraisers and events. Everyone at the school is part of the PBIS team, however, several small committees are set in place to handle the array of duties that has to happen in order to be successful. For example, to be able to have the appropriate activities scheduled for such a large variety of ages, it takes a lot of people to volunteer and be involved. All the different grades have incentives put in place to encourage the best behavior throughout all grades. All students have the opportunity to earn Tiger Tickets to purchase rewards from the Tiger Cart. Also, each class can earn golden tickets to be used at the end of the year for whole class rewards, such as class party or pizza party. These all are efforts to help the maximum number of students be successful and able to attend the Big Event and Big Big Event. The Big Event at McLaurin Elementary happens at the end of each nine weeks. The big event is for all the students that do not receive discipline referrals for that nine weeks. It has various activities every time such as blackout dances, popcorn or ice cream Puckett High It’s that time of the year, banquets, awards day, graduation, state tests, field day, and final exams. On Saturday, May 13th, the Puckett High School Football team held their annual Spring Fling. The festivities began at 8:00 am with a 5K fun run/walk. Over 80 runners and walkers, from all over the State, participated in the 5K race. There were winners in each age division. After the race younger children participated in a half-mile fun run. Later that morning we held an antique car show. Over 20 cars were entered in the event. There were some really nice muscle cars and trucks on display. The owners, of the cars, had a good time sharing stories of how they rebuilt their vehicles from scratch. Spectators took pictures and chatted with the owners for the remainder of the day. Next, the fun times began. We had a dunking booth where the youth took turns dunking each other. There was a free jumping tent for the smaller children. We had a silent auction; vendor tents and a concession stand full of your favorite foods and drinks. There was a hot dog eating contest, Mark Smith was crowned the champion in this event. In the pet parade Natalie Brady and her black lab “super Dog” captured the first prize. Later in the evening we had the Mess Puckett Beauty Pageant. It was a real “Mess”. David Williams, was crowned the Mess winner. The crowd was entertained and had a parties, and even Tiger Rock Martial Arts, just to name a few. The teachers and office keep a list of eligible students. At the end of every year, the Big Big Event happens for the kids that have not received any discipline referrals the entire year. It has activities including water slides, bounce castle, and blow up obstacle courses. These students are identified by wearing a special bracelet. McLaurin Elementary feels that it is important to reward students for their hard work and effort to be the best student and have the best character possible. At these events, the school can decide to sell bottled water, snow cones, or other approved snacks or items. The money that is raised is used by our school to fund the Big Event committee for the following year. Every year, every student has a fresh start and new opportunity to work as hard as they can to be able to attend all their favorite Big Event activities. Also, the students complete a survey each year to help the committee plan activities that the students have suggested. great time. The Spring Fling was a success and we hope to improve on it next year. This annual fundraiser helps Puckett HS football with their expenses. 98 • June 2017
Pisgah High Before we complete final exams, before we mail report cards, before we say goodbye for the summer, we celebrate the recent achievements and awards of our students and faculty. Various teams and student athletes demonstrated athletic prowess at the state level. The Pisgah Boys Track Team brought home both the District 6-2A and 3-2A Region track titles along with winning 1st place in the Small School Division at the Rankin County Track Meet. At the MS State Meet, Ken Story won 2nd in the 300 hurdles and 3rd in the 110 hurdles. 9th grader Ben Arnold finished 7th in the 300 hurdles. In pole vault, Colton Pierce finished 7th, and Trevor Hallett finished 5th. For the girls, Savannah Dillard placed 6th in the long jump, and Kirby King placed 7th in the triple jump at the State Meet. The Golf Team, District 6 / Region 3 Champions, placed 5th at the state tournament. Kaleb Hayman was District 6 / Region 3 Runner Up. The Tennis Team, Region 5-2A Runner Up, sent four players to state. Corey Jones and Paige Oster participated in singles while Courtney Buffington and Madison Crapps, Girls Doubles District Champs, advanced to the State Quarterfinals. In academics, 12th grader Kameron Wilson and 11th grader Izzy Woodford participated and placed in the Hinds Community College Literary Festival. Kameron’s essay “Living a Quality Life” won second place, and Izzy’s poem “Shape of Me” received first place and won her a full tuition scholarship. Behind successful students, you will find dedicated teachers. In his first year at Pisgah, STEM teacher Joseph Oster received the Rankin County School District Certified Staff Member of the Month Award. Before joining the Pisgah faculty, Mr. Oster pastored a local church, volunteered with FCA, and drove a school bus. As the school year closes, we celebrate the successes of our students and faculty and look forward to an even better 2017-2018. Submissions provided by local officials from each individual district and not to be considered editorial opinion. Hometown Rankin • 99
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