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Tupelo school celebrates ‘A’ rating by the state
SUMMARY: Tupelo's Parkway Elementary School celebrated receiving an “A” rating from the Mississippi Department of Education, indicating that students performed well on their assessments. The school, which currently has over 400 students, held a celebration with activities and snacks for K-2nd graders. Principal Gary credited the hard work of teachers and students for the achievement and emphasized the importance of maintaining the rating in the future. The scores are assessed annually, with the performance of third and fourth graders playing a significant role in determining the school's overall rating. The school thanked everyone, including students and staff, for their efforts in achieving the top rating.
Parkway Elementary in Tupelo took time out Friday to celebrate the honor.
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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 7/5/24
SUMMARY: Happy Friday! We're looking at our current rainfall status for July. June ended dry with a 2-inch deficit, and early July is nearly an inch behind, with only 0.31 inches of rain in Meridian today. Notably, other areas received more. Portions of Noxubee and Clarke Counties are abnormally dry, but recent rain has been beneficial. More rain is expected south of I-20 tonight and over the weekend, with showers likely into Saturday and Sunday. Tropical Storm Barry, likely to strengthen, could bring additional moisture to Mississippi early next week. Overall, expect warm, muggy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Plan for a hot weekend with showers to dodge
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Richton School District gearing up for new school year
SUMMARY: Summer is winding down, and the Pine Belt's Richon School District is gearing up for a new school year starting August 1st. Despite the quiet summer, Superintendent Klay Angland says it's a busy period for school leaders. Students recently completed state testing, and while improvements are needed, progress is notable. A $200,000 project to replace the basketball court is expected to be finished before school starts. Policy-wise, few changes are anticipated, but the student handbook will see minor updates. Registration will reopen this month, with details shared on social media.
Richton School District gearing up for new school year.
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School shoppers to get break next week
SUMMARY: Next weekend, Mississippi will observe a sales tax holiday, offering reduced prices to shoppers, especially those preparing for the new school year. The holiday runs from Friday, July 12th to midnight on Sunday, July 14th. Items such as clothing, footwear, and school supplies priced under $100 will be tax-free, though items over $100 are not included. Parents with multiple children welcome the early holiday as it eases their back-to-school spending. Despite the restrictions, the tax holiday offers significant relief, with additional store deals like buy one get one free also benefiting families. For more details, visit wdam.com.
School shoppers to get break next week.
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