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The CHALKBOARD
Pisgah
A Fiery A-Rating • Kelsey Treadwell
At Pisgah High School, we believe the heart of a Dragon is exemplified by
“Breathing F.I.R.E.” This is displayed through students and faculty that are
Friendly and Fierce, Inquisitive and Involved, Respectful and Responsible,
and Excellent and Engaged. This year, Pisgah High School received tangible
proof of just how much we have been “breathing fire” in the classroom.
We’re honored to have received an A-Rating for the 2022-2023 school year,
becoming the first 7-12 school in the Rankin County School District to score
an A-rating on the current accountability model. Some notable highlights of
this achievement include first in the Rankin County School District in both
seventh-grade math and Algebra I, and second place in the district in both
eighth-grade science and seventh-grade English. Conclusively, our school
grew in eight of the ten indicators determining a school’s rating. We’re
beyond proud of our students and faculty for this great achievement and
commemorated this success with a school-wide celebration. All students
received a t-shirt and spent the day enjoying activities such as kickball,
dodgeball, a mechanical bull, and much more. What was most notable about
this day was the true display of Dragon Pride–from parents donating food,
water, and money, as well as their time grilling lunch, to students engaging
with one another in friendly competition, and our faculty creating invaluable
memories with our students. This day showcased what it means to be a part
of the Dragon Community. Our “A-Rating Celebration” was not only a
testament to the hard work and dedication we have achieved academically,
but to the relationships that are built in this unique community among
students, faculty, and parents. It is evident that Dragon Nation is “breathing
fire” this year!
104 • JANUARY 2024