Attention Humphreys County Parents:
May 9, 2023
It has been reported that an individual who was detained by local police in Belzoni has escaped and is still at large. In an effort to secure the safety of our students, schools are currently on lockdown. We will not release students until we have information from local authorities that it is safe to do so.
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Attention mASD Parents & Staff - Please be advised that due to inclement weather tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29th, we will begin dismissing school at 12:00 noon, and all after-school activities will be cancelled. We will monitor the weather using the most current reports available to us. If we find that the storm will enter our community any earlier than what we know now, we will cancel school for tomorrow altogether, and you will receive a call from the district by 6 a.m. to confirm. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we aim to keep our children safe and orderly.
Attention Parents:
The P-EBT program is experiencing some delays with the card manufacturing company. Some eligible children still have not received a card. Based on what we know now, we expect cards for these children to be issued in mid-November. If you have questions, please call the P-EBT call center at 1-833-316-2423.
Thanks,
Attention Parents:
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, will be an 80% Day for students. Students will be dismissed early.
Attention MASD Community:
Please join us tomorrow, September 29, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. for our Special Called Board Meeting.
To the parents of the Humphreys County and Yazoo City schools. This message is to inform you that all schools will be released for an 80% day on Wednesday, September 28th. The purpose of the 80% release day is for staff professional development that is important for staff growth and preparation to provide the best service to our students. The release will begin approximately 2:00pm. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school regarding this matter.
Attention Parents (Humphreys County School District)
In advance of the Humphreys County High School homecoming game scheduled for September 23rd, the school administration is reminding parents and students that elementary and middle school students are not allowed to attend evening or night games unsupervised by an adult. Students in kindergarten through eighth-grade may enter the stadium if accompanied by a ticketed adult. Moreover, suspended students are not to attend football games. Any student in that age group without supervising adult and suspended students trying to enter the stadium will be denied entry.
There will be early dismissal at the Humphreys Region on Friday, September 23rd, at 2:00 pm. The campuses and surrounding areas must be clear for the homecoming parade to ensure safety and orderly dismissal. If your child is a car rider student, please be sure to make arrangements to have them picked up at 2:00 pm. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school.
Reminder!!
From the Office of the Superintendent: The 80% day for August 31st, has been changed to a regular full day for students and staff.
Back to school registration will begin on July 13, 2022, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for our special-called board meeting Friday, July 8 at 11:00 am via Zoom.
Mississippi PEBT Call Center UPDATE:
Families, we want to make you aware that the Mississippi PEBT Call Center will close on Sunday, May 15.
▫️ If you have already reported an issue with your child’s PEBT card, MDE and MDHS are working to resolve those issues.
▫️ If you have a PEBT problem that you have not yet reported, please call the PEBT Call Center before May 15 at 1-833-316-2423.
▫️ The wait time at the Mississippi PEBT Call Center is currently less than 5 minutes.
You can reach the P-EBT Call Center at 1-833-316-2423 until May 15.
mASD schools will be closed Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, as we observe Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Reminder: Parent & Community Engagement Meeting (Yazoo City Region)
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, April 6, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 6:00pm as we share data and resources that will help families better support scholars' learning in and outside the classroom.
24/7 Tutoring services will be available on-demand with a live tutor for 3rd-12th grade scholars.
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Great Monday morning from the Mississippi Achievement School District!
Today's #mASDMondayMotivation quote is from Ken Poirot - "Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want."
Let's make it a great week at the mASD!
😷When will masks become optional?
Masks in schools and district offices will be optional for staff and students as long as community levels remain LOW as monitored and reported by CDC/MSDH
Community levels are now LOW in both Humphreys County and Yazoo City