It's a great day for hands-on activities in Tate County!
Students in Ms. Lentz's 3rd grade math class are working in groups and getting practical with geometry. They're using square units to fill the space of different shaped rectangles, counting the rows and columns, writing the addition/skip-counting sentence, and then using that to multiply to find the area.
This kind of practical learning helps students visualize and truly understand key math concepts. We love seeing our young learners engage so deeply!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Students in Ms. Lentz's 3rd grade math class are working in groups and getting practical with geometry. They're using square units to fill the space of different shaped rectangles, counting the rows and columns, writing the addition/skip-counting sentence, and then using that to multiply to find the area.
This kind of practical learning helps students visualize and truly understand key math concepts. We love seeing our young learners engage so deeply!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Monday, November 3, the Superintendent Student Advisory Council was proudly represented at the Tate County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Tate County Courthouse! Baylee Brister and Londyn Haynes, 6th graders from Strayhorn Elementary, along with Strayhorn High School senior Aleigha Whittle, attended the meeting to gain a first-hand look at county government in action.
Special highlights—Baylee led the Pledge of Allegiance and Londyn opened the meeting in prayer while Aleigha sat with the Board of Supervisors throughout the meeting. Mike Wright of Independence High School also attended the meeting since he is interning under the Tate County Engineer. We are so proud of these students for representing Tate County Schools with excellence! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Special highlights—Baylee led the Pledge of Allegiance and Londyn opened the meeting in prayer while Aleigha sat with the Board of Supervisors throughout the meeting. Mike Wright of Independence High School also attended the meeting since he is interning under the Tate County Engineer. We are so proud of these students for representing Tate County Schools with excellence! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Meet Jonathan! He is in his second year of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and has already completed Engineering I and II. Jonathan is an exceptional student who puts forth tremendous effort to tackle every task in all of his classes. A natural leader, he has been flying drones since his first year of Engineering and continues to excel. Organized, driven, and dedicated, Jonathan sets a high standard in his CTC class and inspires those around him. Way to go, Jonathan! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
It's a great day to run Cross Country for Tate County! Our Cross Country runners from Independence High and Strayhorn High attacked the course yesterday at the MHSAA State Cross Country Meet.
The energy on the course yesterday was incredible as our athletes pushed their limits and finished strong. Every mile, every sprint, every effort was a win for Tate County.
We are so proud of the hard work and team spirit from everyone involved. Let's hear it for the runners! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
The energy on the course yesterday was incredible as our athletes pushed their limits and finished strong. Every mile, every sprint, every effort was a win for Tate County.
We are so proud of the hard work and team spirit from everyone involved. Let's hear it for the runners! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
We are thrilled to announce that Independence High School has earned a B Rating for the 2024-2025 school year!
This past Friday, the school community celebrated this significant achievement with an Academic Pep Rally, recognizing both students and teachers for their commitment to excellence. Thank you to everyone for your dedication.
#TogetherAchieivingTeamExcellence
Meet Gunnar! He has been working hard to stay focused and on task in ELA—and it’s paying off! He was the only third grader at Strayhorn Elementary to score a perfect score during Benchmark Boot Camp. Gunnar has set a goal each week to grow and improve on his cold read tests, and he nailed it!
As a bonus, he was one of the very first students to use our class vending machine thanks to the growth he’s shown. Way to go, Gunnar—we’re so proud of you! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
It's a great day in Tate County to prepare for future!
We're shining the spotlight on the Automotive Technology program at the Senatobia-Tate Career Technical Center. Thanks to the expert guidance of Mr. Branch, students are mastering the skills needed to pass challenging ASE certification exams.
Earning an ASE certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence, giving these students a serious head start in the automotive industry. That's real-world training for a real-world career! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
We're shining the spotlight on the Automotive Technology program at the Senatobia-Tate Career Technical Center. Thanks to the expert guidance of Mr. Branch, students are mastering the skills needed to pass challenging ASE certification exams.
Earning an ASE certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence, giving these students a serious head start in the automotive industry. That's real-world training for a real-world career! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
✨ It’s Principal Appreciation Month! ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mr. Stephen Beebe, principal of Strayhorn High School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Ada Williams shared: “Mr. Beebe has always done whatever he could to help me excel in school no matter what. He always encouraged me to do as much as I could and worked me through it so it was possible. He pushed me in my academic journey to take harder classes that challenge me and to work with peers to accomplish goals that were set for us. Our school would not be the same without him!”
Beyond his leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mr. Beebe:
💧 First job: repairing swimming pools at D&G Pools
📚 Favorite hobby: reading
🎶 Favorite SHS tradition: shouting “S-T-R-A-Y—H-O-R-N High!” during the fight song
Thank you, Mr. Beebe, for inspiring and leading Strayhorn High with heart, vision, and a true love for students!
Today we’re celebrating Mr. Stephen Beebe, principal of Strayhorn High School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Ada Williams shared: “Mr. Beebe has always done whatever he could to help me excel in school no matter what. He always encouraged me to do as much as I could and worked me through it so it was possible. He pushed me in my academic journey to take harder classes that challenge me and to work with peers to accomplish goals that were set for us. Our school would not be the same without him!”
Beyond his leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mr. Beebe:
💧 First job: repairing swimming pools at D&G Pools
📚 Favorite hobby: reading
🎶 Favorite SHS tradition: shouting “S-T-R-A-Y—H-O-R-N High!” during the fight song
Thank you, Mr. Beebe, for inspiring and leading Strayhorn High with heart, vision, and a true love for students!
✨ It’s Principal Appreciation Month! ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mr. Tommy Miller, principal of Independence High School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Deundrez Eason shared: “Mr. Miller is a hard working man. Every morning he comes into the school building with a smile on his face. He tries to keep all of us on the right path. He does the best he can to help students and others out. Mr. Miller always gives people shoutouts in the school building. He puts me to work everytime he sees me. No matter what he does, he is always going to say, ‘It’s Too Easy,’ or ‘It’s a great day to be a Wildcat.’”
Beyond his leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mr. Miller:
🍔 First job: working at Arby’s
🎶 Favorite hobby: music
🏈 Favorite IHS tradition: Homecoming Week
Thank you, Mr. Miller, for leading Independence High with energy, encouragement, and a contagious Wildcat spirit! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Today we’re celebrating Mr. Tommy Miller, principal of Independence High School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Deundrez Eason shared: “Mr. Miller is a hard working man. Every morning he comes into the school building with a smile on his face. He tries to keep all of us on the right path. He does the best he can to help students and others out. Mr. Miller always gives people shoutouts in the school building. He puts me to work everytime he sees me. No matter what he does, he is always going to say, ‘It’s Too Easy,’ or ‘It’s a great day to be a Wildcat.’”
Beyond his leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mr. Miller:
🍔 First job: working at Arby’s
🎶 Favorite hobby: music
🏈 Favorite IHS tradition: Homecoming Week
Thank you, Mr. Miller, for leading Independence High with energy, encouragement, and a contagious Wildcat spirit! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
✨ It’s Principal Appreciation Month! ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mr. James Morgan, principal of Senatobia-Tate Career & Technical Center!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Scarlett Denio, a third-year CTC student from Strayhorn who has completed Automotive and is currently in Health Science, shared: “Mr. Morgan is an amazing principal. He always does the best he can for his co-workers and students. He makes sure everyone has what they want and need for the programs to be successful. He rewards others for their hard work. He is just the best.”
Beyond his leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mr. Morgan:
🚚 First job: working for his dad’s moving company (driving a moving truck at 16!)
🏈 Favorite hobbies: going to University of Memphis sporting events and swimming
🍽️ Favorite CTC tradition: the entire staff eating lunch together to build camaraderie
Thank you, Mr. Morgan, for leading the Senatobia-Tate Career & Technical Center with teamwork, positivity, and a true dedication to student success! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Today we’re celebrating Mr. James Morgan, principal of Senatobia-Tate Career & Technical Center!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Scarlett Denio, a third-year CTC student from Strayhorn who has completed Automotive and is currently in Health Science, shared: “Mr. Morgan is an amazing principal. He always does the best he can for his co-workers and students. He makes sure everyone has what they want and need for the programs to be successful. He rewards others for their hard work. He is just the best.”
Beyond his leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mr. Morgan:
🚚 First job: working for his dad’s moving company (driving a moving truck at 16!)
🏈 Favorite hobbies: going to University of Memphis sporting events and swimming
🍽️ Favorite CTC tradition: the entire staff eating lunch together to build camaraderie
Thank you, Mr. Morgan, for leading the Senatobia-Tate Career & Technical Center with teamwork, positivity, and a true dedication to student success! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Monday, October 21, the Superintendent Student Advisory Council was proudly represented at the Tate County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Tate County Courthouse!
Christen Allen and James Hubbard, 6th graders from Coldwater Elementary, along with Independence High School senior Jaleeah Moore, attended the meeting to gain a first-hand look at county government in action.
Special highlights—Christen and James opened the meeting in joint prayer and Jaleeah sat with the Board of Supervisors throughout the meeting. We are so proud of these students for representing Tate County Schools with excellence! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Christen Allen and James Hubbard, 6th graders from Coldwater Elementary, along with Independence High School senior Jaleeah Moore, attended the meeting to gain a first-hand look at county government in action.
Special highlights—Christen and James opened the meeting in joint prayer and Jaleeah sat with the Board of Supervisors throughout the meeting. We are so proud of these students for representing Tate County Schools with excellence! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Strayhorn High School is excited to announce we have been awarded a $5,000 grant from T-Mobile dedicated to facilities upgrades!
The check was presented on Friday, October 17, to Superintendent Alee' Dixon, Athletic Director Steven Vinson, and Principal Stephen Beebe. This investment in our school community is truly appreciated!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
The check was presented on Friday, October 17, to Superintendent Alee' Dixon, Athletic Director Steven Vinson, and Principal Stephen Beebe. This investment in our school community is truly appreciated!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Tate County School District is accepting applications for a Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Accreditation.
We’re looking for an innovative leader who is passionate about student achievement, instructional excellence, and continuous school improvement.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of teaching and learning in Tate County, we encourage you to apply!
📅 Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
💻 Apply online at https://activeapplicant.tcsdms.org
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
We’re looking for an innovative leader who is passionate about student achievement, instructional excellence, and continuous school improvement.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of teaching and learning in Tate County, we encourage you to apply!
📅 Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
💻 Apply online at https://activeapplicant.tcsdms.org
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Help prevent tragedies in our community by using caution when encountering school buses. Drivers are required to stop at least 10 feet from a school bus when the bus is loading or unloading children.
The future belongs to our students. Help protect it for them by stopping for school buses. Parents, please talk to your students about school bus safety. #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
The future belongs to our students. Help protect it for them by stopping for school buses. Parents, please talk to your students about school bus safety. #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Meet A’vah! She is proficient in her academic skills and shines as a kind, positive, compassionate, and responsible student. A’vah shows enthusiasm in all that she does and actively participates in class. Her love for learning doesn’t stop at school—her mom often shares how she comes home excited to talk about what she’s learned. Way to go, A’vah! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
It’s a great day to have a Homecoming Game in Tate County!
It was so much fun seeing the community spirit at the Strayhorn High School Homecoming Parade last night. Now, all roads lead to the field!
See you at kickoff when the Mustangs take on East Union for Homecoming!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
It was so much fun seeing the community spirit at the Strayhorn High School Homecoming Parade last night. Now, all roads lead to the field!
See you at kickoff when the Mustangs take on East Union for Homecoming!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
This month’s Tate County School Board meeting was hosted by East Tate Elementary, and we had so much to celebrate! East Tate Elementary students who earned a perfect score on one or more of their state tests were recognized for their outstanding achievement — what an incredible accomplishment! Independence High School students shared their Weekly Wildcat News video and talked about how much they enjoy creating it each week. Their creativity and school spirit truly shined! Superintendent Student Advisory Council members Jaleeah Moore and Daniella Najera, both seniors at Independence High, sat with the Board and shared their perspectives as student leaders.
It was a wonderful evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and student voice across Tate County Schools! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
It was a wonderful evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and student voice across Tate County Schools! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
✨ It’s Principal Appreciation Month! ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Katrina Ricks, principal of Strayhorn Elementary School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Grayson Johnson shared: “I appreciate Mrs. Ricks because she is funny, nice, and likes to do funny dances.”
Beyond her leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mrs. Ricks:
📖 First job: after school tutoring at East Tate Elementary
🎶 Favorite hobby: listening to music or singing
🎉 Favorite SES tradition: the Fall Festival and playing laser tag
Thank you, Mrs. Ricks, for bringing joy, laughter, and leadership to Strayhorn Elementary every single day! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Katrina Ricks, principal of Strayhorn Elementary School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Grayson Johnson shared: “I appreciate Mrs. Ricks because she is funny, nice, and likes to do funny dances.”
Beyond her leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mrs. Ricks:
📖 First job: after school tutoring at East Tate Elementary
🎶 Favorite hobby: listening to music or singing
🎉 Favorite SES tradition: the Fall Festival and playing laser tag
Thank you, Mrs. Ricks, for bringing joy, laughter, and leadership to Strayhorn Elementary every single day! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Tate County School District is seeking a Director for the Senatobia-Tate Career Technical Center — a leader who is passionate about preparing students for careers and success beyond the classroom.
If you’re ready to make an impact and lead innovative career and technical education programs, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
💻 Apply online at activeapplicant.tcsdms.org
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
If you’re ready to make an impact and lead innovative career and technical education programs, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
💻 Apply online at activeapplicant.tcsdms.org
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
✨ It’s Principal Appreciation Month! ✨
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Haley Griffin, principal of East Tate Elementary School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Thomas Riley shared: “I appreciate her hugs. She comes to visit us in our classrooms. I love her!”
Beyond her leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mrs. Griffin:
🍔 First job: Buster Roodies in Oxford, MS
🎨 Favorite hobbies: painting and photography
🏈 Favorite ETE tradition: when high school students open car doors and greet students at the bus on Football Fridays
Thank you, Mrs. Griffin, for filling East Tate Elementary with kindness, care, and encouragement every day! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Haley Griffin, principal of East Tate Elementary School!
When we asked students what they appreciated most about their principal, Thomas Riley shared: “I appreciate her hugs. She comes to visit us in our classrooms. I love her!”
Beyond her leadership, here are a few fun facts about Mrs. Griffin:
🍔 First job: Buster Roodies in Oxford, MS
🎨 Favorite hobbies: painting and photography
🏈 Favorite ETE tradition: when high school students open car doors and greet students at the bus on Football Fridays
Thank you, Mrs. Griffin, for filling East Tate Elementary with kindness, care, and encouragement every day! #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
