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The CHALKBOARD
RANKIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Florence
We Can’t Hide Our Eagle PRIDE
Florence High School is a place where students, teachers,
administrators and staff strive to take pride in what they do. Our
Eagle Pride centers on the values of Preparation, Respect, Integrity,
Determination, and Excellence. Excelling in academics, sports,
and extracurricular activities, our students stand with their heads
held high. Our athletic and academic teams are not only thriving,
but also excelling!
Many exciting things are happening on our campus and in our
classrooms. To find out more, you can find us on social media.
Visit @allthings_FHS on Twitter or Instagram and All Things
FHS on Facebook for important announcements and highlights
throughout the year!
Eagle students know the importance of excellence in academics.
FHS offers Dual Enrollment classes through partnerships with
Hinds CC and Delta State meaning that graduates can leave FHS
with 45+ college credit hours.
Perhaps no other FHS student this year has exemplified this
more than senior Joshua Barnes who earned an appointment to
West Point for Fall 2018.
FHS clubs and organizations continue to thrive. More than
20 DECA members have qualified for international competition
in Atlanta. FBLA will soon send students to state competition.
The National Art Honor Society recently explored MS Gulf
Coast art museums and volunteer at Mustard Seed.
FHS students in grades 9-12 have accumulated 10,000+
community service hours this year.
FHS JROTC Drill Team is the four-time consecutive Army
State Champions. Rifle team is the RCSD champions and earned
a trip to compete in the National Championship. The Physical
Training Team has been very successful and is currently seeking an
opportunity to compete in the PT State Championship.
Senior Alex Booth was named the winner of the Legion of Valor
Award. This award is given to 25 JROTC students nationwide.
FHS boasts post-season playoffs for every sport. The 4A Girls
Soccer State Championship was won by our Lady Eagles. Our
Eagle Basketball team earned a playoff bid to the “Big House” in
Jackson. Our senior football players can boast as the only class to
claim 36 wins – all winning seasons in their four years at FHS.
Numerous FHS athletes have had offers to continue showcasing
their talents at the next level. This year, ten students have or will
commit to be student athletes in college.
140 • April 2018