It is time to prepare for another great year in the Tate County School District. Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is officially open for returning students only. Registration will open for new students in June.
Key Information for Families:
• Snapcodes: Snapcodes have been emailed directly to all parents and guardians to begin the process.
• High School Athletics: A reminder for our student-athletes—registration must be completed before participating in any summer workouts.
• Support: If you have questions or need assistance with the registration portal, please contact your child’s school office directly.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Hey East Tate Wildcats! 🐾
The school year is almost over—don’t forget to bring back your library books! 📚
Returning your books helps us get ready for next year and keeps our shelves full of great stories!
Check your backpacks, desks, and bedrooms—library books are due this week!
Let’s finish the year strong!
🏀 ATTENTION EAST TATE ELEMENTARY PARENTS & ATHLETES! 🏀
It’s time to lace up those sneakers! We are looking for the next generation of Wildcats to represent East Tate on the hardwood. Check the schedule below for your tryout dates:
👧 GIRLS TRYOUTS
DATE: Monday, May 18th
TIME: 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: East Tate Gym
👦 BOYS TRYOUTS
DATE: Tuesday, May 19th
TIME: 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: East Tate Gym
⚠️ IMPORTANT: All athletes must be picked up promptly at 5:00 PM. Please ensure transportation is arranged.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING:
Comfortable athletic clothes and court shoes.
A water bottle.
A great attitude and plenty of hustle!
Questions? Reach out to the front office or comment below! Let’s have a great season, Wildcats!🏀
#EastTateElementary #ElementaryHoops #Tryouts2026 #EastTateStrong
It’s time to lace up those sneakers! We are looking for the next generation of Wildcats to represent East Tate on the hardwood. Check the schedule below for your tryout dates:
👧 GIRLS TRYOUTS
DATE: Monday, May 18th
TIME: 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: East Tate Gym
👦 BOYS TRYOUTS
DATE: Tuesday, May 19th
TIME: 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: East Tate Gym
⚠️ IMPORTANT: All athletes must be picked up promptly at 5:00 PM. Please ensure transportation is arranged.
🎒 WHAT TO BRING:
Comfortable athletic clothes and court shoes.
A water bottle.
A great attitude and plenty of hustle!
Questions? Reach out to the front office or comment below! Let’s have a great season, Wildcats!🏀
#EastTateElementary #ElementaryHoops #Tryouts2026 #EastTateStrong
🌸💐 We wrapped up Teacher Appreciation Week with one BIG BLOOM at East Tate! 💐🌸
A heartfelt thank you to Redemption Church for starting our morning off with a wonderful breakfast for the staff! ☀️🍳
Lunch was a delicious Chick-fil-A meal generously provided by The Grove Baptist Church ❤️🐄
The staff was also spoiled with an amazing snack spread from Fredonia M.B. Church 🍪🥤
And the perfect surprise to end the week — a beautiful build-your-own flower bouquet bar from Bloom & Co. 🌷💐
This week has truly shown how loved and appreciated our teachers and staff are. Thank you to everyone who helped make our “Bloom” themed Teacher Appreciation Week so special! 🌼❤️🖤
A heartfelt thank you to Redemption Church for starting our morning off with a wonderful breakfast for the staff! ☀️🍳
Lunch was a delicious Chick-fil-A meal generously provided by The Grove Baptist Church ❤️🐄
The staff was also spoiled with an amazing snack spread from Fredonia M.B. Church 🍪🥤
And the perfect surprise to end the week — a beautiful build-your-own flower bouquet bar from Bloom & Co. 🌷💐
This week has truly shown how loved and appreciated our teachers and staff are. Thank you to everyone who helped make our “Bloom” themed Teacher Appreciation Week so special! 🌼❤️🖤
🌸 Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week was another amazing day at East Tate! 🌸
A huge thank you to Mt. Zion Baptist Church for graciously providing breakfast for our staff this morning! ☀️
We were also treated to delicious hot and iced coffee provided to us by Starbucks in Hernando, made even sweeter with the help of the Isbell family supplying all the fun flavors and toppings! ☕🤍
The staff was loved on by East Tate Baptist Church while being treated with an incredible baked potato bar that everyone enjoyed! 🥔✨
And to top the day off, One Way Fellowship blessed the staff with pie and water packets and water for a refreshing treat! 🥧💧
We are so thankful for a community that continues to BLOOM kindness, love, and appreciation over our teachers and staff this week! 🌷❤️🖤
A huge thank you to Mt. Zion Baptist Church for graciously providing breakfast for our staff this morning! ☀️
We were also treated to delicious hot and iced coffee provided to us by Starbucks in Hernando, made even sweeter with the help of the Isbell family supplying all the fun flavors and toppings! ☕🤍
The staff was loved on by East Tate Baptist Church while being treated with an incredible baked potato bar that everyone enjoyed! 🥔✨
And to top the day off, One Way Fellowship blessed the staff with pie and water packets and water for a refreshing treat! 🥧💧
We are so thankful for a community that continues to BLOOM kindness, love, and appreciation over our teachers and staff this week! 🌷❤️🖤
🌸🌼 Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 3 🌼🌸
Another beautiful day of celebrating the amazing staff who help our students bloom each and every day! 🌷✨
A huge THANK YOU to:
🌺 Wyatt Baptist Church for providing a wonderful breakfast to help our teachers start the day feeling loved and appreciated.
🌻 IHS FFA Alumni for treating our staff to a delicious BBQ lunch that was enjoyed by all!
🌸 Senatobia Lions Club for rolling in with the snack cart full of goodies and smiles to keep everyone going through the day!
Your kindness, generosity, and support help our teachers continue to grow, inspire, and BLOOM every single day. 💐❤️🖤
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #BloomWhereYouArePlanted #ThankATeacher #ETEFamily #GrowingGreatness 🌷🌼🌻
🌮✨ Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 2 ✨🌮
We kept the celebration going strong today and our teachers are definitely feeling the love! 💛
☀️ The morning started off right with a delicious sausage & biscuit breakfast provided by Mr. David Hardy and Addison Price with Woodmen Life—such a warm and thoughtful way to kick off the day!
🌮 What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than with an amazing Mexican-style lunch provided by our wonderful PTO! The food was a hit and the smiles said it all!
🍿 And because the fun doesn’t stop there… our staff enjoyed a popcorn bar provided by Mrs. Tiffany Busby with Team Busby Realty—the perfect afternoon treat!
A big thank you to Callie and Chloe Ellis for the adorable pens for our entire staff—such a fun and thoughtful gift that definitely brought smiles all around! 🖊️🌸
🌸 Our week continues to bloom with appreciation, and we are so thankful for a community that shows up in such big ways for our teachers.
💐 THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Day 2 so special!
We kept the celebration going strong today and our teachers are definitely feeling the love! 💛
☀️ The morning started off right with a delicious sausage & biscuit breakfast provided by Mr. David Hardy and Addison Price with Woodmen Life—such a warm and thoughtful way to kick off the day!
🌮 What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than with an amazing Mexican-style lunch provided by our wonderful PTO! The food was a hit and the smiles said it all!
🍿 And because the fun doesn’t stop there… our staff enjoyed a popcorn bar provided by Mrs. Tiffany Busby with Team Busby Realty—the perfect afternoon treat!
A big thank you to Callie and Chloe Ellis for the adorable pens for our entire staff—such a fun and thoughtful gift that definitely brought smiles all around! 🖊️🌸
🌸 Our week continues to bloom with appreciation, and we are so thankful for a community that shows up in such big ways for our teachers.
💐 THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Day 2 so special!
🌸✨ Teacher Appreciation Week Kickoff ✨🌸
Our week is in full bloom as we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff at our school! 💐
We started the week with a beautiful surprise thanks to our PTO with “Chalk the Walk”—sidewalks covered in colorful messages of love and encouragement for our staff to walk into. 💛
🌼 Then the treats kept coming!
🥐 Breakfast was lovingly provided by Mr. & Mrs. Claus with Jingle All the Way—delicious cinnamon rolls to start the day sweet!
🥪 Lunch was sponsored by Pea Ridge Recycling with a yummy Jersey Mike’s sub spread for our staff.
🥤 And to top it off, Senatobia Sonic helped us stay refreshed with drinks to keep us going strong!
🌷 Our hearts are full and so is our gratitude. It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful for a community that helps our teachers grow, bloom, and feel appreciated.
💐 THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this kickoff so special!
We will continue the week tomorrow be sure to thank a teacher this week.
#TeacherAppreciation #InFullBloom #ThankATeacher #CommunityLove #WildcatFamily 🌸
Our week is in full bloom as we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff at our school! 💐
We started the week with a beautiful surprise thanks to our PTO with “Chalk the Walk”—sidewalks covered in colorful messages of love and encouragement for our staff to walk into. 💛
🌼 Then the treats kept coming!
🥐 Breakfast was lovingly provided by Mr. & Mrs. Claus with Jingle All the Way—delicious cinnamon rolls to start the day sweet!
🥪 Lunch was sponsored by Pea Ridge Recycling with a yummy Jersey Mike’s sub spread for our staff.
🥤 And to top it off, Senatobia Sonic helped us stay refreshed with drinks to keep us going strong!
🌷 Our hearts are full and so is our gratitude. It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful for a community that helps our teachers grow, bloom, and feel appreciated.
💐 THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this kickoff so special!
We will continue the week tomorrow be sure to thank a teacher this week.
#TeacherAppreciation #InFullBloom #ThankATeacher #CommunityLove #WildcatFamily 🌸
Beginning on May 1, Students will no longer be able to charge for meals.
Funds can be added to the student accounts using check, cash, or myschoolbucks.com.
Students can still eat with a negative balance as long as they pay for each meal.
Funds can be added to the student accounts using check, cash, or myschoolbucks.com.
Students can still eat with a negative balance as long as they pay for each meal.
Join us TONIGHT for Kindergarten Roundup, a special event designed to welcome our incoming students and their families. This is more than just paperwork—it’s the start of an amazing journey.
What to Expect:
• Meet the Teachers: Chat with our wonderful kindergarten team.
• Student "Show & Tell": Kids will have a chance to show off what they already know through fun, low-pressure activities.
• Easy Registration: Complete your student’s enrollment on the spot.
Event Details:
• When: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Where: All Tate County Elementary Schools - East Tate Elementary, Coldwater Elementary, or Strayhorn Elementary
If you have a question about which school your child will attend, call 662-562-5861.
Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proofs of residency to register. If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
The heartbeat of our school each day.
The first warm smiles along the way,
From big tasks to small, you handle it all,
Keeping everything running strong.
On Administrative Professionals Day, we say,
Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Amy, we appreciate you in every way!
#BeTheLight
The first warm smiles along the way,
From big tasks to small, you handle it all,
Keeping everything running strong.
On Administrative Professionals Day, we say,
Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Amy, we appreciate you in every way!
#BeTheLight
Join us for Kindergarten Roundup, a special event designed to welcome our incoming students and their families. This is more than just paperwork—it’s the start of an amazing journey.
What to Expect:
• Meet the Teachers: Chat with our wonderful kindergarten team.
• Student "Show & Tell": Kids will have a chance to show off what they already know through fun, low-pressure activities.
• Easy Registration: Complete your student’s enrollment on the spot.
Event Details:
• When: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Where: All Tate County Elementary Schools - East Tate Elementary, Coldwater Elementary, or Strayhorn Elementary
If you have a question about which school your child will attend, call 662-562-5861.
Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proofs of residency to register. If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
What to Expect:
• Meet the Teachers: Chat with our wonderful kindergarten team.
• Student "Show & Tell": Kids will have a chance to show off what they already know through fun, low-pressure activities.
• Easy Registration: Complete your student’s enrollment on the spot.
Event Details:
• When: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Where: All Tate County Elementary Schools - East Tate Elementary, Coldwater Elementary, or Strayhorn Elementary
If you have a question about which school your child will attend, call 662-562-5861.
Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proofs of residency to register. If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
Beginning on May 1, Students will no longer be able to charge for meals.
Funds can be added to the student accounts using check, cash, or myschoolbucks.com.
Funds can be added to the student accounts using check, cash, or myschoolbucks.com.
🐾 Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🐾
Help us give a huge shout-out to the one and only Mr. Hayes! 🌟
At East Tate Elementary, we are so lucky to have a leader who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and community. Whether he’s greeting students with a smile or keeping things running smoothly, Mr. Hayes makes our school a better place every single day.
Thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your heart, Mr. Hayes! We appreciate everything you do. 🍎✨
Help us give a huge shout-out to the one and only Mr. Hayes! 🌟
At East Tate Elementary, we are so lucky to have a leader who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and community. Whether he’s greeting students with a smile or keeping things running smoothly, Mr. Hayes makes our school a better place every single day.
Thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your heart, Mr. Hayes! We appreciate everything you do. 🍎✨
🦆 Making Memories in Ms. Natalie's Kindergarten!
Our classroom turned into a little duck pond last week! 🌊✨
Ms. Natalie’s kindergarteners have been hard at work learning all about our feathered friends, and last week, they finally got to meet some special guests firsthand! From watching them splash in the pool to seeing those little waddles up close, the excitement was absolutely contagious.
There’s nothing like seeing the "lightbulb" moments happen when science comes to life right in front of your eyes. Future biologists in the making! 🐣💛
Our classroom turned into a little duck pond last week! 🌊✨
Ms. Natalie’s kindergarteners have been hard at work learning all about our feathered friends, and last week, they finally got to meet some special guests firsthand! From watching them splash in the pool to seeing those little waddles up close, the excitement was absolutely contagious.
There’s nothing like seeing the "lightbulb" moments happen when science comes to life right in front of your eyes. Future biologists in the making! 🐣💛
✨ Wildcat Weekly: Be the Light Edition ✨ April 1, 2026
Our Wildcats are shining bright! At East Tate Elementary, students are learning, growing, and lighting up the world around them every single day!
Our Kindergartners have been diving into the wonders of spring, exploring the amazing stages of living things. This week, their learning truly came to life! 🐣 They were thrilled to welcome newly hatched chicks into the classroom, turning a lesson into an unforgettable experience. They also enjoyed a reading of the book, The Interrupting Chicken, because learning is always better with a little laughter!
At East Tate Elementary, we don't just teach, we inspire. 💛 Here's to another incredible week of Wildcats being the light! 🌟
Our Wildcats are shining bright! At East Tate Elementary, students are learning, growing, and lighting up the world around them every single day!
Our Kindergartners have been diving into the wonders of spring, exploring the amazing stages of living things. This week, their learning truly came to life! 🐣 They were thrilled to welcome newly hatched chicks into the classroom, turning a lesson into an unforgettable experience. They also enjoyed a reading of the book, The Interrupting Chicken, because learning is always better with a little laughter!
At East Tate Elementary, we don't just teach, we inspire. 💛 Here's to another incredible week of Wildcats being the light! 🌟
We are looking for creative student designs to serve as the official postcards for the Tate County School District!
WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM 6 CATEGORIES:
• K-4 Hand drawn
• K-4 Digital
• 5-8 Hand drawn
• 5-8 Digital
• 9-12 Hand drawn
• 9-12 Digital
"OUR TATE COUNTY STORY"
What does being a student in Tate County mean to you?
Show us your school spirit, draw a favorite local landmark, depict what you love about your community, or show us why your school is special!
CONTEST GUIDELINES & RULES
To ensure your masterpiece can be printed professionally, please follow these rules strictly:
1. KEEP IT FLAT
Because these must be scanned flat for printing, please do not glue anything onto the paper.
• NO glitter, macaroni, cotton balls, or pop-up elements.
2. SIZE & SHAPE
• Use the official template for hand drawn submissions.
• Use 4x6 size if using Canva or other design programs.
• Landscape orientation (horizontal/sideways) is preferred!
3. ORIGINALITY
All work must be 100% original. Please do not include copyrighted characters (like Marvel, Disney, or cartoon characters).
HOW TO ENTER
IMPORTANT:
If hand drawn, clearly write:
• Student Full Name
• Grade Level
• School Name
If emailed, include the information in the body of the email.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
April 2, 2026
Please turn your artwork into your school’s front office or email it to : rblackburn@tcsdms.org.
By submitting artwork, the student and guardian grant TCSD the rights to reproduce the image for district publications and social media. Original artwork will be returned after scanning.
WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM 6 CATEGORIES:
• K-4 Hand drawn
• K-4 Digital
• 5-8 Hand drawn
• 5-8 Digital
• 9-12 Hand drawn
• 9-12 Digital
"OUR TATE COUNTY STORY"
What does being a student in Tate County mean to you?
Show us your school spirit, draw a favorite local landmark, depict what you love about your community, or show us why your school is special!
CONTEST GUIDELINES & RULES
To ensure your masterpiece can be printed professionally, please follow these rules strictly:
1. KEEP IT FLAT
Because these must be scanned flat for printing, please do not glue anything onto the paper.
• NO glitter, macaroni, cotton balls, or pop-up elements.
2. SIZE & SHAPE
• Use the official template for hand drawn submissions.
• Use 4x6 size if using Canva or other design programs.
• Landscape orientation (horizontal/sideways) is preferred!
3. ORIGINALITY
All work must be 100% original. Please do not include copyrighted characters (like Marvel, Disney, or cartoon characters).
HOW TO ENTER
IMPORTANT:
If hand drawn, clearly write:
• Student Full Name
• Grade Level
• School Name
If emailed, include the information in the body of the email.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
April 2, 2026
Please turn your artwork into your school’s front office or email it to : rblackburn@tcsdms.org.
By submitting artwork, the student and guardian grant TCSD the rights to reproduce the image for district publications and social media. Original artwork will be returned after scanning.
📚✨ State testing is almost here, and our PTO is excited to help spread a little extra encouragement with Good Luck Grams! ✨📚
Show your student some love and support during testing season with a special Good Luck Gram to brighten their day and boost their confidence! ❤️🍀✏️
📅 Now taking orders: April 26 – May 9
📝 Testing dates are listed on the flyer — don’t miss your chance to send a sweet surprise!
💻 Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/good-luck-grams-2
Let’s help our students feel encouraged and ready to shine on their state tests! 🌟📖✏️ #PTO #GoodLuckGrams #StateTesting #WeBelieveInOurStudents #EastTateElementary
We are incredibly proud to announce that East Tate Elementary parent and Independence High graduate, Kassie Isbell, has been selected as a Congressional District 1 finalist for Parent of the Year.
This is a historic milestone for our community. Kassie is the first Parent of the Year from our district to be named a finalist at this level. We are so grateful for her unwavering dedication to our students, our schools, and the East Tate family.
Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement!
#BeTheLight
This is a historic milestone for our community. Kassie is the first Parent of the Year from our district to be named a finalist at this level. We are so grateful for her unwavering dedication to our students, our schools, and the East Tate family.
Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement!
#BeTheLight
💡 Wildcat Weekly: Be the Light Edition – March 25
Our Wildcats are shining bright! 🌟 At East Tate Elementary, students are learning, growing, and shining every single day. We believe in working hard and celebrating along the way! Students will be rewarded for attendance and hard work on the upcoming state tests in April and May. We continue striving toward our goal of becoming an A-rated school! ⭐ Let’s keep shining, Wildcats! #BeTheLight #WildcatStrong #AimForAnA
Our Wildcats are shining bright! 🌟 At East Tate Elementary, students are learning, growing, and shining every single day. We believe in working hard and celebrating along the way! Students will be rewarded for attendance and hard work on the upcoming state tests in April and May. We continue striving toward our goal of becoming an A-rated school! ⭐ Let’s keep shining, Wildcats! #BeTheLight #WildcatStrong #AimForAnA
