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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed January 30]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will be remain closed Friday, January 30 due to power outages and other issues from inclement weather. 

We will keep you updated through our messaging system via text, social media and phone.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Paraprofessional of the Year 25/26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) Our PJH Paraprofessional of the Year is Amy Redden.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher of the Year 25/26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) Our PJH Teacher of the Year is Chelsea Butler.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FCA Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) Mary Collins Jefcoat led students at the FCA meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Choir Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) Our middle school, junior high, and high school choirs did an excellent job at their performance spreading Christmas cheer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Care Kits for the Nursing Home]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) PJH Jr Beta Club will be making Care Kits to take to the Pontotoc Hospital Nursing Home. We will be taking donations at the PJH Office starting Dec. 1st.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:23:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Make Up Picture Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Mark your calendars!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Induction]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Congratulations to our new Junior Beta Club Inductees! Today’s ceremony was led by our PJHS Beta Club School Officers.

Special thanks to our Beta Club Sponsors: Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Gusmus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Mrs. Ruth’s yearbook girls enjoyed their donut party for winning our Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[20 Years of Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Congratulations to Mrs. Latonya on her 20 years of service here at PJHS!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Excursion]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/13) On Friday, a group of students from PJHS participated in a STEM Excursion at The University of Mississippi! Students had the opportunity to learn about Mississippi water and wetlands and electrofish at the UM Field Station followed by a delicious lunch at Rebel Market and a tour and demonstrations at the robotics and chemistry labs in the Duff Center. This was all possible thanks to the Toyota Driving Possibilities Grant!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Most Beautiful]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/13) Congratulations to our PJHS Most Beautiful contestants and escorts. It takes a lot of courage to get on that stage and we are so proud of each one of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Choir]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/05) A huge shout out to our PJHS Choir on an outstanding performance last night. Your hard work and talent truly shined!
Special thanks to Mr. Anthony Adams for leading such a meaningful tribute through music!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rock-Paper-Scissors Challenge]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/05) PJHS teachers brought their A-game for our Rock-Paper-Scissors Challenge!
Warriors went head-to-head in some friendly competition, and it was epic!
Congrats to our champs — 🥇 Mrs. Butler, 🥈 Ms. Abrams, and 🥉 Mrs. Moore — and a big shout-out to all who joined in the fun. It’s always a great day to be a Warrior! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5A Cross Country State Championship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/05) Congratulations to Rowan Gray, Hunter Gray and Miles Parmer on placing 3rd in the state at the 5A Cross Country State Championship Meet.
 Also, Congratulations to Aubrey Payne, Airial Mabry, Ailyn Rivera Caballero and Forrest Burton on winning the 5A Girl’s XC State Championship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Volume]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/05) Students in Mrs. Moore’s room practiced finding the volume of a sphere from the hypothetically round pumpkins they created themselves from pipe cleaners for the Halloween Tree!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science is S'more Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2131068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/05) 7th grade Science students made S'mores to observe physical and chemical changes….and to have a little fun on Halloween!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2131062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/05) What an amazing week it’s been! Each morning, students were greeted with Red Ribbon bracelets, Smarties, and leis for our fun spirit days. They also learned about the dangers of drugs through engaging videos covering the cycle of addiction, vaping, fentanyl, and social awareness/peer groups.

Students also took part in some exciting activities — they signed the Red Ribbon Week Pledge to commit to making healthy choices and staying drug-free, and participated in a Red Ribbon Hunt, searching for hidden ribbons and answering Red Ribbon Week questions for a chance to win prizes!

A huge thank you to our school counselor for organizing such an impactful and educational week for our students! We encourage parents and guardians to continue the conversation at home - talk with your students about what they learned and how they can make safe, healthy decisions every day.

“Life is a puzzle, Solve it drug free. “]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade ELA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) After reading the short story “The Landlady” by Ronald Dahl, students in Mrs. Ross and Ms. Bramlitt’s 8th grade ELA classes headed outside to display their knowledge of character traits. Each group was responsible for picking a character, listing personality and physical traits and then discussing their findings with the class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Cookie Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) These warriors were rewarded with a trip downtown today to get cookies and drinks from R&R’s for their accomplishments on the T1 report card! Way to go, girls!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) PJH Student Council participated in the Annual Harvest Walk.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Homecoming Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29)✨ What a night to remember for PJHS! ✨

The homecoming game was filled with school spirit and celebration. Our PJHS band brought energy to the stands, with the help of a few special high schoolers who joined in to support them. The cheerleaders kept the energy high, cheering our 7th and 8th grade teams on to victory in both games!

Our homecoming court looked absolutely beautiful as they took the field. Congratulations to Adalyn Cummings who was crowned Football Queen and Lily Cooper who was crowned Homecoming Queen. Special thanks to Mila Patton and Alaina Smith for returning to crown this year’s winners.

We also want to thank Ritchie Chrestman for announcing during the 8th grade game. We know the boys loved hearing their names over the loudspeaker.

This was our last home game of the season, and it couldn’t have ended on a better note. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students - you made this homecoming one to remember! 🏈🎶👑📣]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Week of Homecoming 25-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) Water Boy Wednesday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Week of Homecoming 25-26]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) Two for Tuesday- Dress like your favorite Dynamic Duo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Parent Night]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116006</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/2) Come visit us at PJH on Oct. 6th from 5-6!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Choir]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/2) 🍁🎶Mr. Adams leads the PJHS Choir in an outdoor rehearsal on a gorgeous fall day. 🎶🍁]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Pep Rally]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) PJH and PMS students enjoyed a great HC pep rally today!! Thank you to our cheerleaders and band for hyping up the crowd, and our FB Captain, DK Knox, for getting everyone excited about tonight’s game against Lafayette!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Week of Homecoming 25-26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) Be Our Quest! Be sure to visit the Pontotoc Junior High Facebook page for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Principals Day]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Algebra 1 Achievement Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/15) The Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools presented Pontotoc Junior High School with a certificate based on the 2024 State Assessment: the Algebra I Achievement Award. Congratulations to everyone's hard work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior High Band]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/15) We are SO proud of our Junior High Band, who traveled to ICC last week and came home with ALL SUPERIORS in both Concert and Sight Reading! 🎺🥁🎼 Congratulations to these amazing young musicians and their incredible directors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2056797</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/08)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Paraprofessional Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055314</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/4) Thanks for all you do! We appreciate you today and everyday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Librarian Appreciation Day]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/4) Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day. We want to thank all of the librarians in our district for all they do and their dedication to our students. We appreciate each of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2055040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/4) After an exciting day at the Special Olympics, Chris Gray qualified for the State Olympics in Biloxi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tombigbee Counselor Association]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/19) PJHS and PMS School Counselors, Kelsie Cruse and Betsy Ritchie, attended the Tombigbee Counselor Association’s 2025 Spring Meeting held at the Toyota Experience Center. We love to see members of our staff make the effort to learn new skills that can hopefully better impact our staff, students and school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Engagement Picnic]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2048154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/19) What an amazing day it was at our Family Engagement Picnic! Students and parents had a chance to engage with one another over lunch, play games and enjoy the outdoors. Our talented, HS jazz band set the perfect vibe with some live music for our second lunch guests. Thank you to everyone who came out and made today so memorable. We can't wait for next year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior High Winter Guard]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2048150</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/19) Congratulations to our Junior High Winter Guard for getting 3rd place at the Tupelo Indoor Show!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Convention]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/07) Our junior high Beta Club attended Beta Convention is Biloxi, MS last week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Track Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043397</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/07) Enjoy pictures from last week’s 1st Junior High Track Meet. Great job to all of our student athletes!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tombigbee Counselor Association]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043396</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/07) Our PJHS and PMS School Counselors, Kelsie Cruse and Betsy Ritchie, attended the Tombigbee Counselor Association’s 2025 Spring Meeting held at the Toyota Experience Center. We love to see members of our staff make the effort to learn new skills that can hopefully better impact our staff, students and school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Breakfast]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2036313</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) The students in Mrs. Caldwell’s class used measurement, division, fractions and cooking skills to prepare a Valentine’s Day Breakfast! 💗 Great job guys!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wrestling]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2036310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) It might have been the Warriors first year to have a wrestling team, but our athletes showed out! Two of our PJH students placed in the state wrestling competition this weekend: Wesley Russell - 7th place and Madison Brown - 8th place. Congratulations Warriors! Students also enjoyed a send off on Thursday morning before the team left for state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighth Grade Dance]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2036309</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) Money should be turned in to the PJHS Main office by Monday, March 17. If you have any questions you can reach out to Leah Mitchell, Kim Koon, Brandi Chrestman or Alacin Patterson. **This is a parent sponsored event**]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRO Appreciation]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033869</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March Madness]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2032965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) Our 8th Grade ELA classes are competing in March Madness with pop quizzes on standards leading up to Benchmark #3. Students are working for prizes each week. Points are scored in the "game" based on an average of the test scores for all team members. Each team designed their own team name and jersey - we love to see their creativity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oral Communications]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2031095</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) Mrs. Franks Oral Communications classes have just wrapped up their storybook presentation unit. This past week, students carefully selected a book, analyzed it, and practiced their reading skills in front of the class. Today, they had the opportunity to take their classroom experience to PES, where they read their books to several 1st and Kindergarten classrooms. The smiles and excitement were contagious as our students shared their stories with the younger ones! It was clear that our students loved the experience just as much - if not more - than the elementary students. A huge thank you to PES for allowing us to collaborate and make this unit such a memorable experience for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor's Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2030233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(02/07) PJH is blessed with the best Counselor. We can't thank Kelsie Cruse enough for all the things she does for our staff and students at PJH. Thank you Mrs. Cruse for all the work you put in at our school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Respect, Leadership, Attitude]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2029961</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/07) RV Brown hosted an empowering all-boys assembly where students engaged in meaningful discussions about the importance of attitude, respect, leadership, and developing a game plan for success in life. It was an inspiring session, encouraging everyone to think big and lead with purpose. Let's keep striving for greatness!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Championship]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2029958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/07) 🎉🏀 State Championship Celebration! 🏀🎉 What an incredible achievement for our school community! Today, we honored our Lady Warrior Junior High Basketball Team and Coach Hatcher for their hard work, dedication, and unmatched spirit that led them to win the State Championship! 🏆 This victory is not just about the trophy—it’s about the countless hours of practice, teamwork, and the belief that they could achieve greatness together. A HUGE thank you to Coach Hatcher for leading with passion, discipline, and heart, both inside the classroom and on the court! We couldn’t be prouder of these student-athletes, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for each one of them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Young's Appliances]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2029955</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cyber Foundations]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025571</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/30) The PHS Career Coaches recently visited Mrs. Holladay's Cyber Foundations II classes. They shared a wealth of information with students about how they function as liaisons to connect students with local businesses and industry as well as how they aid students in developing the professional skills needed to be successful in the career path of their choice. Students were excited to learn about all the opportunities Mrs. Dale and Mr. Westbrooks will make available to them when they enter high school next year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Powerlifting!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025569</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Who's Who]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025565</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Final Four]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023437</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Our PJHS Lady Warriors beat South Pontotoc, 31-21, for a spot in the Final Four of the Junior High State Basketball Championship! Congratulations to our players and coaches!  🖤💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oral Communication]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023436</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Students in Mrs. Franks’ Oral Communications class have been working on writing and perfecting their sales pitch speeches. Today they presented their speeches to the class and did a fantastic job. Love seeing these students learn real world skills that they can incorporate into their everyday and future professional lives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc County Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) We're thrilled to announce that our very own Emmanuel Betts has won the Pontotoc County Spelling Bee! Congratulations to all of this year’s spellers, we know you all worked hard to prepare. 🐝 1st - Emmanuel Betts (8th grade, PJHS) 2nd - Addie Davis (6th grade, North Upper) 3rd - Luke Williams (8th grade, SPMS)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[💕 Season of Love Concert 💕 Coming Soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023433</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sonic Drinks to All]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2018261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/15)✨ Shout-out to PTO and our Staff ✨ Teachers were celebrated for staff perfect attendance today with sonic drinks! So much fun!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cell Cycle]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2018259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/15) Students in Mrs. Franks' 7th grade Science classes worked as teams to complete a cell cycle task card sort. This activity required students to use their knowledge of the cell cycle to identify images and definitions related to the cell cycle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Day]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2018253</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/15) Snow days are snow much fun. We love seeing our students outside enjoying the snow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Powerlifting]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2018248</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/15) Congratulations to our Lady Warriors on the 1st place finish at the Ripley Invitational!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2014066</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/8) The PJH teachers and staff are so excited to welcome back our junior high students. We hope everyone has enjoyed their time off. We look forward to a great first week back.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2006062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.9) 36 students competed in the school spelling bee on Friday after winning their class rounds. Congratulations to our Top 3 winners who will move onto the county spelling bee in January.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Run for St. Jude]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2006061</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.9) Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Tutor took on the St. Jude 1/3 marathon this past Saturday!!!! Together, they are striving to help end childhood cancer one step at a time!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Christmas Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2004084</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) PJH was represented well at the Pontotoc Christmas Parade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Caldwell's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1999864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Mrs. Caldwell's class was practicing following instructions, measurements, and timing while cooking treats to share.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 PJH Pageant]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1999859</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.20) Congratulations to all of our winners! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Project]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1996916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.16)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veteran's Day Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994802</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.12) PJHS students did an amazing job showing their patriotism - 8th grade students wore red and 7th grade students wore blue as they attended today’s Veteran’s Day Parade. ❤️🤍💙 Also, our student council had the opportunity to attend today’s Veteran’s Day Program on the Court Square. We have so many amazing women and men who have put their life on the line for our country and we thank them! 🇺🇸]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Beta Club Induction]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994800</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.12) PJH inducted 20 new students into the PJHS Beta Club. Our officers did an amazing job leading today’s induction ceremony. Thank you to all of the family and friends who came out to support these students today! Congratulations!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Choir Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992534</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.6) Our PJH Choir did an amazing job last night at their first choir concert! We want to thank Mrs. Kara Russell for doing such a great job with our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mitosis Cookies]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992530</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.6) Students used Oreo cookies to create spooky 👻 Mitosis cookies in 8th grade Science.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dia De Los Muertos]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992528</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.6) Our graphic design class researched and created a slideshow about Dia De Los Muertos. After the slideshow, students were tasked with designing their own calavera. After creating the paper version, they were tasked with creating it using photoshop or canva]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Landlady]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.31) Mrs. Tutor’s class worked on creating social media posts for one of the characters from “The Landlady”. Students were fully engaged and thinking outside of the box. So proud of their efforts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Shout-Out]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989397</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.31) We would like to thank everyone who donated candy for these students to be able to hand out candy during the Harvest Walk.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Be Drug Free]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.31) Mrs. Sloan's class is "Red"-y to be Drug Free!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rewards for Report Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.31) Students in Mrs. Moore’s class who met their goals for T1 report cards were treated to a trip downtown to R&R’s Cookies for a snack and some fun! We are so proud of these students for their hard work in the first nine weeks!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Room]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989385</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.31) Mrs. Holladay's students enjoyed some time in the Warrior Room last week as a classroom reward!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Officers]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.28) Congratulations to this year's Student Council Officers! We can't wait to see what you guys accomplish this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oral Communications]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987101</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.28) Students in Mrs. Franks' Oral Communications classes were able to visit the Pontotoc County Library today. While there, Holly Gubbs introduced students to two research tools offered by the public library, OPAC and the Magnolia database. Students were able to walk around the library and explore the many resources it had to offer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harvest Walk]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1986298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.25) Our Student Council Officers and Beta Club Officers will be passing out candy during the Harvest Walk on Oct. 29th. Please, consider sending bags of individually wrapped candy to the PJH office by Monday, Oct. 28th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th and 8th Grade Football]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985315</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.23) Our 8th grade team finished with a record of 8-0, while our 7th grade team finished with a record of 7-1. We know these athletes will continue to do great things for the football program in years to come.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Family Night]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985314</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.23)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week at PJH]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985311</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.23) Let's celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 28th- Nov. 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Tutor's First 9 Week Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.23) Mrs. Tutor’s first 9 week gift card winners are William Bridgman, Bailey Chrestman, and Lakynn Mckinzy. Names are entered into the drawing by improving in class: academically and behaviorally (5 entries) showing growth on benchmarks (10 entries), or scoring proficient or advance (5 entries).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.10) The students have enjoyed participating in dress up days this week. As we wrap up homecoming week, we will be start fall break. Fall Break will be 10/11- 10/16. Enjoy your time off!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.10) Mrs. Sloan’s class has been studying the weather. They enjoyed doing an experiment with hurricanes. Two students from Mrs. Caldwell’s class helped with the experiments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rain Clouds]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.10) Mrs. Sloan’s class studies how rain falls from clouds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.8) It was a great night at the HC Parade and in the Hollow as we kicked off HC 2024! We loved seeing our HC Maids, Cheerleaders and Swim Team participate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opening Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.7) Congratulations to our Opening Ceremony Spirit Day Winners! Gold - Jake Smith Silver - Cooper Moorman Bronze - Adalyn Cummings Our Most Spirited Teacher for today was Mrs. Kayla Tutor! We can't wait to see our students dressed up for their outfits for Qualifying Events!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reshuffle Your Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975607</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.3) “Not all of us are dealt the right cards, but that doesn’t mean you can’t reshuffle your deck for a better outcome.” We appreciate Manning Ross helping our school counselor, Mrs. Cruse, put up this month’s bulletin board; helping to inspire students that they are in control of their own futures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Baseball Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975604</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.3) PJHS Baseball Tryouts - October 25 & 28 On tryout days, students who are trying out will meet in Coach Wilson's Room after dismissal. Coach Wilson will walk students to the baseball field where they will need to be picked up by 4:45. If you do not currently play a sport at PJHS, you will need an updated physical to tryout! If you have any questions, please see Coach Wilson. All students interested should sign up for tryouts outside of the main office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Custodian Appreciation Day]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975601</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.3) We appreciate our custodians at PJHS! Thanks for all you do!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dracula]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.3) Mrs. Moore’s room read an excerpt from Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” by flashlight! After they completed a series of comprehension questions on the passage, they made “coffee filter Count Draculas!”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[24-25 PJHS Beta Club Officers]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.3) Congratulations to this year's PJHS Beta Club Officers who were voted on last week by our current Beta Club members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Count down to Homecoming]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1975596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.3) We are counting down the days to Homecoming 2024!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Relay Race]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1970143</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.23) Coach Clayton is switching things up with a fun partner relay race instead of their usual workout!  💪 Wheelbarrow Walk 🐸 Frog Jump Overs 🔥 Finisher: 100 Air Squats! What a great day of fun and fitness! 🏅🎉]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Driving Possibilities]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1970139</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.23) Alaina Smith and Hanna Reyes Corral represented our school well at the Toyota “Driving Possibilities” event held yesterday at the Toyota MS Experience Center. Our school is proud to be a part of this excellent opportunity for the Pontotoc City School District. Please read the press release located on the Pontotoc City School District Facebook page for full details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1970133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.23)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pirate Treasure]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1970132</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.23) Students in Mrs. Moore’s room played Pirate Treasure - a board game that allows students to practice determining the meaning of a word using context clues. The winners who found treasure got a prize!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cooperative Learning Strategies]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1967967</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.18) Students in Mrs. Franks class engaged in a cooperative learning strategy today in class called “Stand Up, Hand Up, Pair Up” to reinforce their academic vocabulary. The strategy involves students standing up, putting their hand up and quickly finding a partner with whom to share or discuss.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Team Building]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1967964</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.18) Coach Clayton's class worked on a team building exercise. They had to work together to determine how they could use all the blocks in one build without making the building fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:27:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rock Lab]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1967962</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.18) Mrs. Holmes' 7th grade science students have been studying earth science, specifically rocks and minerals. Earlier this week, students did a types of rocks lab where they got to investigate rocks using their notes and textbook to prove their claims.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:24:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gold Band Drum Line]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1961164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.5) Our Gold Band Drum Line is enjoying the weather on this lovely Thursday as they prepare for their future under the Friday Night Lights! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:55:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Personality Assessment]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1960484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.4) Students in Coach Hatcher’s health classes recently took the fun and insightful personality assessment, “ What animal am I?” Students then created displays that showcased their animal and their character traits.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:44:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guest Speaker]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1960481</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.4) Our Oral Communications classes welcomed a guest speaker - Ava Robbins. Ava is not only a 2024 graduate of PHS, but she is also Pontotoc County’s Miss Hospitality. She recently represented our town at the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Compeition in July. Ava shared her journey of learning to speak confidently in front of a crowd with the class, as well as presented her own MS Speech and Hometown Commercial. Ava left them with tips on how to overcome stage fright, perfect their delivery and show confidence! Her story of growth, along with the tips she provided were very valuable to students as they prepare for their first speeches later this week. Thank you so much Ava for sharing your time and wisdom with the class today…we can’t wait to see how our student’s speeches turn out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:41:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vocabulary Terms]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1960458</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9.4) Students in Mrs. Caldwell’s classes have studied the vocabulary terms related to an airplane, identified the parts of an air plane, and used a scale grid to put together the student made puzzle! They then constructed paper airplanes and had a flight competition outside!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Light]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1958265</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.29) PJHS 8th grade science students are doing station rotations today learning and experimenting with interactions of light.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:12:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[History of the Olympics]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1958259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.29) Coach Chrestman’s Mississippi Studies classes have been learning about the history of the Olympics and the impact Native Americans have had on our great state. Combining the two topics today, students learned about Native American Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, winning two gold medals in the 1912 Olympics. He won gold in the decathlon and pentathlon. Some of the events in the decathlon and pentathlon are shot put, discus and javelin. Students got the opportunity to see what those throwing elements were in class today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Engineering Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1958256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.29) Mrs. Caldwell’s students were competing as teams using their engineering skills to make ZOOB creations. Great job guys!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:28:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sound and Light]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1955113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.23) Mrs. Slay’s 8th grade science classes are learning about molecular arrangements and how those arrangements affect the speed of sound and light travel.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:47:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Words of Wisdom]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1955110</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.23) Students started off the school year seeing Words of Wisdom from some of our PJHS Staff. It’s important that students know that we as adults do remember being in their shoes and that we ultimately want the best for them always!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:45:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JH Volleyball]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1951957</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.15) ✨Our Junior High Volleyball girls would love your support this season - Mark your calendars!✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:28:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH PTO Rocks]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1951727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.15) We would like to say a special thanks to our PTO for providing breakfast for our teachers last week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:54:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JH Football]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1951726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.15) Mark your calendars!! I know our football team and cheerleaders would love to see you there. 🖤💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:52:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wrestling]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1949606</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.9) Our wrestling team is still looking to add a few more girls. If you are interested please contact Coach Kyle Walker.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:22:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Workout in PE]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1949596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.9) Coach Clayton is doing a great job with 7/8th grade PE. Students are being exposed to a variety of workouts each week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:08:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Win the Day]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1949594</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.9) Coach Johnson’s history students have been learning about the importance and how to’s of setting SMART goals. Students posted one of their goals on the board as a reminder to “Win The Day” by pursuing their goals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:08:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sailing Our Way Into The 2024- 2025 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1949592</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8.9) Mrs. Slay and Ms. Bigham’s science classes are experimenting today by creating “boats” and testing their ability to hold pennies.  
🧑‍🔬Science is fun!👩‍🔬]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:02:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Teacher Performance]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1913534</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4.17)Students in Coach Johnson’s MS Studies class have been studying different MS artists. To end the unit Coach Johnson and 8th grader, NaJaria Judon, performed a melody of songs from two MS natives - Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley. Thank you both for sharing your beautiful talents with us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:05:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Progress Reports (4.17)]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1913528</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:03:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nutrition Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1910409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4.10) Students in Coach Hatcher’s Health and Nutrition Classes are completing their fitness tests today. We can’t wait to see how they turn out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Characterization]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1909104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4.8) In 8th grade ELA, teachers have been focusing on characterization. Today, students completed a scavenger hunt to practice their skills! Students had to answer questions correctly to get clues that lead them to rooms around the building. The first place winners for each class period were awarded 10 bonus points for their test tomorrow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:39:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[(4.4) National School Librarian Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1907390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all of our PCSD Librarians!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:32:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Assistant Principal's Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1907189</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4.3)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:44:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Types of Rocks]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1907177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4.3) Check out Mrs. Holmes’ 7th grade science students applying what they learned about rocks to identify the different types of rocks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:36:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Schedule Request]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1907174</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4.3) Current 6th and 7th grade students received Schedule Request Forms and a Course Description Workbook today for the upcoming school year. Students should turn in their schedule request forms to their homeroom teacher (6th grade) or history teacher (7th grade) by Friday, April 5 with a parent signature. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsie Cruse, PJHS School Counselor, at kcruse@pontotoc.k12.ms.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:33:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teach Your Classmate]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1905252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.28) Students in Mrs. Tutor’s class broke down questions from the past benchmark of standard 8.2. The students got to work together in groups before becoming “teachers” to their classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:12:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Drawing]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1905247</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.28) All orders placed during the PJH book fair went into a drawing for a Bluetooth Smart Watch. Our winner was Jay Harris-Green! Congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:08:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1903633</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.25) Congratulations Kaydee Carter!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:44:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mae's To-Go Cup]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1903630</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.25) Thank you to the PJHS PTO for supplying our faculty and staff with coffee to start the week! Mae’s To-Go Cup - you are welcome anytime! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighth Grade Incentive Day]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1903626</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.25) Our eighth grade students were rewarded with an incentive day for meeting 2 out of their 3 goals on their final benchmark. Students were given the choice to play board games/video games, watch a movie, or play basketball during their Science, Math, and English periods. We had about 115 students who were able to participate in the incentive! They all had a really fun day! :)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:40:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Evidence to Support Claims]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.21) This week in 8th grade ELA they have been focusing on finding evidence to support claims. Yesterday in class students played Clue, Jenga, and a matching game to practice their evidence finding skills!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:44:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Report Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901356</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.20) Term 3 Report Cards are going home with students today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:10:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901355</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901355</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[(3.20) We want to give a huge thank you and congratulations to Mrs. Kelsey Russell for her part in helping PJHS and PCSD receive the Algebra I Achievement Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:08:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Book Fair (3.18-3.22)]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1900492</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:07:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warriors of Distinction]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1894392</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.5) Congratulations to all of the students listed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Track Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1894390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3.5) Coach Ball and Coach Chrestman decided to hold a practice track meet yesterday to kick off track season. Looks like all of these students were very proud and happy with their performance. Best of luck to them this season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Warrior Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1892146</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2.29) Congratulations to two of our PJH students for qualifying for State!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:31:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Dance Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1891842</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2.29) PHS Dance Tryouts 🖤💛 Clinic will be held in the PHS Gym on April 4 and 5 from 3:30-5. Tryouts will be held in the PHS Gym on April 6 at 10:30. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Mrs. Harlow at lharlow@pontotoc.k12.ms.us]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:47:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morning Announcements]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1889817</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2.26) We love having our students read the morning announcements each day. These three did a great job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:20:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 PJHS Cheerleading Squad]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1889815</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2.26) Congratulations to the 2024 PJHS Cheerleading Squad. Each and every one of this year's candidates did an amazing job, but what was even better to see was how they all motivated and encouraged one another this week. 🖤💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:18:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Natural Disasters]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) The 8th-grade science students did a research project on Natural Disasters and then compiled their findings into dodecahedrons.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:33:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[App Design]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) Cyber Foundations II classes recently completed a unit on App Design. Students used code.org to design each screen and code their apps. Then, they shared them to their phones to test their functionality and make any adjustments necessary. They enjoyed checking out each other’s designs and were excited about creating an actual functioning app.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:31:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freshmen Year is Near]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) 8th grade students met with the PHS Counselors today to discuss course requests for their upcoming 9th grade year. Students are bringing a blue form home to be completed and signed by parent/guardian. This form needs to be turned in to their history teachers by this Friday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:28:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Complete the Square]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1884329</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) Mrs. Russell’s Algebra I students worked with algebra tiles today while learning how to “complete the square” to solve quadratics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:05:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music and Poetry]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1880485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) Our 8th grade ELA classes completed a unit focused on integrating poetry and music. To begin the week, students were asked to select 3 songs that they felt described their life and write about each song. The next day, students practiced analyzing "poetry" with one of the songs that they chose. For the rest of the week, students will focus on analyzing and deciphering song lyrics and their true meaning. Poetry always has a way of making students a little nervous, but by showing them that songs are just poetry set to music, we were able to build their confidence in reading and analyzing poetry.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Narrative Writing]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1880484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) Our 7th grade English students did a writing activity in which they got to be creative. Groups were given different narrative writing prompts, and each student had to start writing a story on the given topic. After a few short minutes, each person in the group had to trade their papers with the other members, and they continued each others’ stories. This went on for a few rounds until the story was complete. Everyone had a fun time seeing what they could come up with to make their stories silly, dramatic, or interesting!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Counseling Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1880480</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) PJH would like to take a moment to thank our counselor, Mrs. Kelsie Cruse for her dedication to ensuring our students have someone to listen and help them when problems arise. She is always willing to go the extra mile for every student at the Junior High. Thank you Mrs. Cruse for everything you do! Happy National School Counseling Week to our favorite counselor, Mrs. Kelsie Cruse!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:55:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bring Sally Up]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1876011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Mrs. Tutor's class uses music to help the brain prepare for their test. They listened and danced to "Bring Sally up, Bring Sally down" before their vocabulary test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:28:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to Solve Quadratics]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1876003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Mrs. Russell’s Algebra I students worked together to practice their factoring skills. They are preparing to learn how to solve quadratics!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:23:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vision Boards for 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1873851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) Cyber Foundations classes enjoyed creating digital vision boards. The students showcased their creativity by crafting a collage that depicted their dreams, goals, and priorities using a combination of images and words.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:34:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High Cheer Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1873848</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) Pontotoc Junior High Cheer Tryouts (for current 6th and 7th graders) - Mark your calendars!! Tryout Clinic will be held Feb. 22 - 23 from 3:15 - 5:00 in the PJHS Gym. Tryouts will be held on Feb. 24 at 9 am. More information to come.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:31:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District Closed January 17, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1869275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The closure is due to the continued dangerous weather conditions. This closure is implemented for the safety of all students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1873845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) The Pontotoc Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for January 25th at 6:00p.m. Come out and show our students your support!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Powerlifting]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1866583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1.11) PJH girls have their first Powerlifting meet Thursday, January 11th and the boys will meet Friday, January 12th. Be sure to check the schedule and show your support.]]></description>
				
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				<title><![CDATA[County-Wide Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1866563</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1.11) We are excited to announce three of our PJHS Students will be competing at the County Wide Spelling Bee on January 18. Be sure to come out and support them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:27:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Volunteers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.18) Our PJH Student Council spent their personal time volunteering to shop for the Angel Tree. These students worked hard raising money and were able to buy for 10 PCSD students. They collaborated and communicated so well, all while shopping within their budgets. They were so excited about choosing the perfect items in hopes of making Christmas special for these children and their families. Thank you to Mrs. McKnight, the student council sponsor, for organizing the shopping trip and to our parents who volunteered their time to drive and supervise our students. It was a late, but fun night of giving back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:47:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Who's Who]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1859787</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.18) Congratulations to this year's Who's Who recipients.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:43:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benchmark Review Games]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1859786</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.18) A’s vs Sleighs Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Slay's 8th-grade science students faced off in a series of review games for their upcoming Benchmark.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:41:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1859783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.18) What a way to wrap up the end of our first semester. Great job Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:39:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Beta Club visits Sunshine Nursing Home]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1857364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.12): The PJHS Beta Club took a trip to Sunshine Nursing Home to spend some time with residents today. Students did crafts, ate cookies, and sang Christmas carols with the residents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:12:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PCSD Librarians Attend the Inaugural School Library Symposium at Ole Miss]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1857359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12): The librarians of Pontotoc City School District attended the inaugural symposium for school libraries this week at Ole Miss. The presenters informed us of up-to-date information on weeding books, censorship issues, Artificial Intelligence, TechTalk, Canva for Educators, and Magnolia resources. The University of Mississippi Museum has different traveling trunks for teachers to use in their classrooms. A new one is expected to be released this spring - Pontotoc county's very own, M.B. Mayfield. The trunk lessons will contain a thematic introduction, materials and instructions for a visual arts component, a language arts component, and a social studies or history component. A local author, Dr. Gloria Burgess, spoke of her book, Pass It On, and how librarians and educators have great influence on students to inspire them to pass kindness and good deeds on to others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:05:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Merry Little Christmas]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1857355</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12.12) We had several students from PJH Student Council and Cheer volunteer at the Merry Little Christmas Party in downtown Pontotoc. It’s so nice to see our students volunteer their time to help out in our community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:59:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spreading Holiday Cheer at PJH]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1855413</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/7 Tacky Christmas sweaters and other holiday attire make school even more fun. Show your holiday cheer each day as we count down to Christmas break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:53:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighth Grade Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1855406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/7 It was an amazing day at Ole Miss! These 8th graders haven’t been on a field trip in several years, but they did a great job showing everyone in Oxford how great Pontotoc students can be. Our students experienced a number of presentations and activities today, including the Blast Labratory, UM Marketing, Center for Math and Science Education, UM Physics Demo, UM Biology, School of Education, Center for Manufacturing Excellence and a Campus Tour. Thank you to the Office of Pre-College Programs for coordinating today’s trip.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:47:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Christmas Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1855398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/7 PJHS was well represented at tonight’s Christmas Parade. From cheerleaders to band members to XC runners, we sure love showing off our students to the community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:42:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hunger Games Trilogy]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1855396</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/7 Last year’s students in Mrs. Moore’s classroom read The Hunger Games trilogy as their novel study. This past week they participated in a narrative writing unit in which they wrote out predictions for the plot of the new Hunger Games prequel -The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Then, they traveled to Tupelo to view the film. They even made a stop for Chic-fil-a, which some students had never eaten before today! We want to thank Mrs. Moore for planning this fun day for our 8th/9th grade students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:39:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Create Your Own Game]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.29) Mrs. Holladay’s Cyber Foundations II classes just finished up a code.org unit on games and animations. Students created their own games and then shared them to their phones to actually play them. If anything didn't function as intended, they returned to the code, making revisions until it worked correctly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:10:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH People of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.29) Congratulations to the PJH people of the year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:07:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Individual Success Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.29) Our school counselor, Mrs. Cruse, finished speaking with 8th graders about their Individual Success Plans. Topics included graduation requirements, endorsement areas, learning how to read student transcripts, credit summary sheets and completing a career interest inventory. Parents are encouraged to speak to students about these conversations so the course request process for 9th grade goes smoothly in the Spring.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:03:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science Christmas Ornaments]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1850252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.28) Mrs. Slay's class created Science ornaments for the classroom Christmas tree.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:36:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spelling Bee Participants]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1850243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11.27) All PJH students participated in a class spelling bee on November 17. The following students have advanced to the school spelling bee which will be held on Wednesday, November 29. Congratulations students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:26:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Feather Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Our Student Council led a successful Turkey Feather competition, and Mrs. Slay's class dominated with 1,957 feathers! 🦃🏆 Thanks to all students and families for your support of our school’s Christmas project!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discover the Criminal]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1846376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/15) Mrs. Tutor’s class focused on RL/RL 8.2 standard which assesses Theme, main idea, and objective summary. Students were able to work in groups to discover who the criminal was for the crime using assessment questions to get clues. They thoroughly enjoyed being able to take a break from their desks and computer screens, and they especially loved finding #8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:08:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJH Pageant]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1845130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/13) All of the contestants did an amazing job Friday night. Congratulations to all the contestants and winners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:42:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Build Your Own House]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/26) Mrs. Caldwell’s classes completed their Architecture Unit last week. Students first researched different architectural styles. They then practiced with legos, before drawing and designing their chosen home using measurement and creative details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:19:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Door Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836174</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/26) We want to thank all of our teachers and students who participated in our Red Ribbon Week Door Contest! Students were asked to design their doors with either an anti- drug or bullying message. They did a great job and we saw several original designs this year.
First Place- The Grinch by Mrs. Moore
Second Place- Friendship Bracelets by Mrs. Franks
Third Place- Snapchat by Mrs. Sloan]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:16:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harvest Candy Walk]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836163</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/26) Members of the PJHS Student Council had a great morning helping spread cheer to younger students during today’s County Wide Harvest Walk. 
🍬 A special thank you to everyone who donated candy. 🍭]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:06:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10.18) Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Fulghum made math fun in their 8th grade math classes by having students complete an escape room assignment! The puzzles they had to complete involved calculating the volume of spheres, cylinders, and cones. After students solved the puzzles to escape, the first group finished got a key to a treasure chest full of goodies!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:31:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Librarians Attend LAMP Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1813321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13): The PCSD librarians attended the LAMP workshop this week. Kellie McIntyre, author of The Passport Project, spoke of her memoir. Elizabeth Simmons informed librarians of the MAGNOLIA database updates from MDE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:39:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Mobile App!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our mobile app is now availble for iPhone and Android]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:49:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 4th Reunification Drill]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1790910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District has scheduled  a reunification drill with district employees and local community service agencies, including law enforcement. This drill will take place tomorrow, Friday, August 4 during professional development. If you ride by Pontotoc High School, you may see a large presence of law enforcement during this drill. This message is being sent out to avoid any concerns that may arise  tomorrow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:53:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1784339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023/2024 School Supply Lists are now available under Parent Resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:36:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating an Active Parent Account]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Creating a New Active Parent Account:
1. Create an Account with your own username and password.
2. Attach your student(s) under the settings icon.
3. Check your email for a message verifying that you are the legal guardian/parent. (Verification may take 24 hours.)
4. Choose  Student Registration from the dropdown menu.
5. Select your student.
6. Scroll down and begin 2023-2024 Pontotoc City School District Online Registration. 

A new Active Parent account should only be created if your student(s) were new to the district during the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:34:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Livestream]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1768075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Class of 2023 Graduation will be livestreamed online for free. Click for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 10:22:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MySchoolBucks available]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District has new items and fees available online in MySchoolBucks. It’s not just for online meal payment any more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:09:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District Spring 2023 Parent/Guardian Comprehensive Needs Assessment (FY24)]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745646</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Spring 2023 Comprehensive Needs Assessment is a survey tool  used to gather data to determine needs and performance challenges in the district and schools. This survey is also used to set priorities for future action. Your assessment/feedback is vital to the success of our district. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. You may complete a survey for each of your students in the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:56:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Technology Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take our short survey at https://bbyt.es/C39QC. This will assist us with planning for the future.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:52:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS People of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1741624</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/21/23 Congratulations to Pontotoc Junior High School People of the Year!
Kesha Buchanan-Paraprofessional of the Year
Shelbie McKnight-Teacher of the Year
Nefrita Quince-Nutrition Provider of the Year
Anna Clair Jefcoat-Parent of the Year
Kelsie Cruse-Counselor of the Year]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:19:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Tutoring Presentations]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the month of March, the Mississippi Team is conducting a Parent Webinar Series. Check out the flyer  below to see all of the dates and times throughout the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:03:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Book Fair Feb. 13th - Feb. 17th!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1716905</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/13/23  The book fair is coming to PJHS, the week of February 13th-17th! Help support our school library!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:29:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/07/23 Our very own, Kelsie Cruse, is the Pontotoc City School District Counselor of the Year!! Congratulations and well deserved!!  We appreciate you and all you do for our PJHS Warriors!!!  #happycounselorappreciationweek]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:10:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Candy Grams]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/07/23 Candy Grams will be sold for Valentine's Day in the PJHS Library for $1.00 and will include a small card and Blow-Pop! Visit the library soon!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:51:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade History Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/07/23 8th grade history classes were visited today by the High School Lead Teacher and Counselors to help students start filling out their 2023-2024 course requests. They met with Coach Chrestman and Mrs. McKnight’s students today and will meet with Coach Thompson’s classes tomorrow. They will be back later this week to conduct Minute Meetings with each student individually. Be on the lookout for a yellow course request sheet and a course description workbook that will be coming home with students today. The yellow sheet will need to be returned with a parent signature later this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:50:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade History Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/07/23 Mrs. Cruse, our school counselor, has spent the last several weeks in our 8th-grade history classes helping them create their 4-year ISP plans. Hopefully, these ISPs (Individual Success Plans) will help students see the opportunities available to them in the coming years, in addition to giving them the knowledge needed to complete their course requests. High school counselors will be coming in next week to help students start course selection for 9th grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:48:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ole Miss Career Camp Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2/07/23 Ole Miss Career Camp Opportunities:
There is a limited amount of career camp scholarship funding available for Pontotoc students, through CREATE's Toyota Wellspring Education Fund.  Please visit the camp's scholarship page or make direct contact with the camp if you are interested in applying for camp scholarship funding for your student.  This funding is first come, first served and must be requested by the parent/guardian.  Parents are responsible for their student's camp registration and transportation to and from camp. Before signing up for a camp, please make sure your student has a sincere interest in attending, knows they are available to attend on the specific camp dates, and meets camp requirements.  Links concerning the camps and the camp contact information are shown below.
Middle School/Junior High Camps:
1. Discover Engineering Camp (for current 5th-7th graders):
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/.../discover.../index.html
2. First Lego Robotics Camp (for current 5th-7th graders):
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/.../robotics.../index.html
3. Let's Build a Zoo Camp (for current 5th-7th graders):
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/.../build-a-zoo/index.html
High School Camps:
1. First Tech Robotics Workshop/Camp (for current 8th-11th graders):
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/.../first.../index.html
2. Rebel Camp: Intro to Pharmacy Careers (for current 8th-11th graders):
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/pre.../pharmacy/index.html
3. Engineering Summer Academy at UM (for current 9th-11th graders):
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/.../engineeri.../index.html
Questions concerning camps may be directed to the Office of Pre-College Programs at precollege@olemiss.edu or call (662) 915-7621.
Questions concerning the Summer College's Engineering Track may be directed to summercollege@olemiss.edu or call (662) 915-7621.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:45:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Fitt's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1716930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/31/23 Students in Dr. Fitt's class shared their published work for their Historical Fiction Book Project Portfolio. Students researched a time period and chose a fiction book based on a historical event they were interested in. As they read, they wrote about the characters and events. They then chose 4 works from their portfolio to include in the project. Students were proud of their work and enjoyed presenting their portfolios.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:55:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1716902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/31/23 Mrs. Sloan's class visited Mrs. Cooper in the library for a lesson on the book, The Invisible String.  Students also colored Valentine's Day pictures and met with Mrs. Manning to discuss comprehension questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:30:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell's Algebra Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1713370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/24/23 Mrs. Russell's Algebra I classes are completing an activity solving systems of equations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:51:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[William Carey University Performance]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1712484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[01/23/23 Last week the Symphonic Winds from William Carey University performed a concert in the PJH Auditorium for Pontotoc’s HS and 8th-grade bands, as well as the high school bands from Mooreville, South Pontotoc, and North Pontotoc. We thank them for their wonderful performance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:33:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Cheer Tryouts!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1712482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[01/23/23 Mark your Calendars - More information to come!
Tryout Clinic Dates: Feb. 23 - 24 from 3:15 - 5:00
Tryout Date: Feb. 25 @ 8:15]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:31:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Mic Poetry Reading Opportunity]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1712746</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/23/23 The 2023 Mississippi Poetry Society Student Contest.  See flyer for info. More questions? Contact William Hill at 901-212-8020

hillw@bellsouth.net]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:39:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1712489</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/23/23 Congrats to our Warrior Recognition winners from last week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:43:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Who's Who!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1709977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/17/23 Congratulations to this year's PJHS Who's Who!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:02:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1709973</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/17/23 Congrats to the students that received warrior recognitions last week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:59:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Harvey's Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1709951</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/17/23  Mrs. Harvey’s 8th graders completed a “Word of the Year” assignment where they chose a word that they felt they could commit themselves to for 2023. Students were required to write a brief statement about why they chose their word, and then draw the word on their paper. They are on display in the classroom to serve as a reminder to students of what they chose to commit themselves to this year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:39:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[People of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706120</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/09/23 Congratulations to our 2022 Teacher of the Year - Shelbie McKnight, Paraprofessional of the Year - Kesha Buchanan and Nutritional Provider of the Year - NeFrida Quince.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coach Minga's Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/09/23 Coach Minga's classes spent the first day back reflecting on some of their favorite moments of 2022 using Play-Doh and other fun things!

They also challenged their inner teamwork skills by using marshmallows and spaghetti noodles to see who could build the tallest tower!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:27:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Faculty Basketball Game]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706090</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1/09/23 After writing benchmarks before Christmas break, students and staff enjoyed a student vs faculty basketball game, complete with a few halftime performances. 
The school faculty won both games. In the afternoon skills challenge, Coach Minga won overall and Alex Perez was our student winner. In our last game the faculty took on the boy’s basketball team, which resulted in a tie (35-35).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:21:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Exploration]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1699745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/13/22 Students have been completing personality assessments and career exploration through a new program, Major Clarity, in Cyber Foundations classes and with the school  counselor. We encourage students to access their accounts at platform.majorclarity.com to continue their exploration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:41:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1699549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/12/22 Mrs. Sloan's class read a book called, "Little Tree", last week in the library with Mrs. Cooper.  They also colored their own little tree to keep!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:04:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Library]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1699542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/12/22 Students are enjoying this month’s makerspace in the library. This month's focus was crafting, origami and puzzles. Thank you Mrs. Cooper for focusing on making the library fun for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:59:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell’s Math Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/08/22 Mrs. Russell's math classes explored slopes using similar triangles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:37:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook orders deadline]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1696788</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The deadline for ordering Yearbooks is December 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:52:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholarship Opportunity!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1696607</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/06/22 
Scholarship Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity awaits two young ladies with the upcoming crowning of Miss Hospitality and Miss Teen Pontotoc 2023. Programs such as these provide opportunities for young women to grow in public speaking, interview skills and leadership opportunities…not to mention the scholarship money.
The winner of Miss Hospitality will go on to represent Pontotoc on the state level next summer while also mentoring the newly established teen program winner. The Miss Teen Pontotoc title is intended to equip girls with the experiences necessary to reach their goals....becoming the next Miss Hospitality, preparing for graduate school interviews, or whatever dream they choose to pursue.
Anyone interested should contact Kelsie Cruse for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:08:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choir Performance Friday at 7:30]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1696602</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/06/22 Choir Performance time for Friday has been changed to 7:30! Come and support the hard work of our choir students and director.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:06:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbooks]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1696148</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/05/22 Yearbooks are on sale for $40 at yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:57:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas in Pontotoc]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1692160</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/28/22  If you missed the last choir concert you have another chance! The choir will be performing, "Christmas in Pontotoc." You don't want to miss out on this!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:14:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Band]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1692114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/28/22  The Beginner, Silver, and Gold Bands had a great concert last week. Thank you to our students and directors for a job well done!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:37:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1692091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/28/22  Mrs. Sloan's class visited the library last week.  Mrs. Cooper read the book, "A Turkey for Thanksgiving."  The class had a discussion and answered questions with Mrs. Manning about the book afterward.  The class also participated in an activity where they made turkey centerpieces to take home!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:25:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MS Counseling Association]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1689250</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/14/22 PCSD Counselors attended the Mississippi Counseling Association Conference in Tupelo, MS last week. Our counselors were able to connect with other school counselors across the state, as well as attend sessions and hear speakers covering a variety of topics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:58:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LAMP Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1689233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/14/22 Our PJHS librarian along with district librarians attended the LAMP (library and media professionals) Tour on Monday.  The LAMP Tour is a workshop designed to increase and improve the awareness and understanding of the role of librarians in the state of Mississippi.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:43:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Most Beautiful]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1688326</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/15/22 All of our students looked beautiful at this year's Most Beautiful and Most Handsome Pageant. Congratulations to our winners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:43:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Support]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1688328</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/15/22 It was a great night last Friday at PJHS! Our girls looked stunning, and our escorts looked pretty good too. It’s always a fun night to see our students support one another, just like in the picture below. Thanks to all of our parents and volunteers who make our pageant so successful!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:43:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Moore's Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1688596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/15/22 Mrs. Moore's classes have been engaged in a novel study of the book, The Hunger Games.  After finishing the novel, students participated in an activity where the last tribute standing survived!  They had a certain amount of time to gather supplies and had to answer questions and riddles from the books with the supplies they received in order to keep going or survive.  The students enjoyed reading the book and participating in their own version of the games.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:41:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Digital Citizenship]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1685876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/09/22 Tara Wilburn and Barrett Lewis are the winners of the Digital Citizenship Challenge in the PJHS Library for the month of October.  They received free snacks for prizes and lunch in the library with friends!  Great job on being a good digital citizen! #beaWarrior]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:32:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Feathers Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1685298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/08/22 Each year our student council raises money for the Angel Tree as a service project. Purchase a feather for your favorite PJHS teacher or staff member to help!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:08:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Golf Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1685295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11/08/22 Tryouts for the 2022-2023 Boys and Girls Golf Team will be Wednesday, November 16 @ Pontotoc Country Club. Transportation will not be provided. Anyone wishing to try out will need an updated physical or an account with DragonFly. Tryouts will begin around 3:45 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:51:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1680769</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/22 Our students did an amazing job with this year’s door contest! Each 1st-period class was challenged with creating an original design that reflected an anti-drug/bullying message.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:02:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1680760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/22 Last week was Red Ribbon Week 2022 and we want to thank all of our students and teachers for participating in supporting healthy, drug-free lifestyles. We hope that our students have thought about the true meaning of this year's theme: "Celebrate Life. Live Drug-Free." - and how making healthy choices will help them achieve their goals in life - while having fun in the process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:54:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Disney Villain Choir Show]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1680757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/22 It was a great Friday night at the Disney Villain Choir Show!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:51:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1680750</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/22 Mrs. Sloan’s class had fun painting pumpkins for Halloween!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:47:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruth's Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1680752</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/31/22 Mrs. Ruth's Classes had fun carving pumpkins for Halloween! Each class got to choose their design, and carve their very own pumpkin to take home.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:47:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Mrs. Sloan's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/26/22 Mrs. Sloan’s class enjoyed cutting out and putting on the door decorations for Red Ribbon Week. All the students participated in the decorating process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:33:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pizza Reward]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/24/22 Students were rewarded with a pizza party if they had less than 2 punches on their Term 1 Hall Pass! Great job guys!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:42:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Baseball Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677908</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/24/22Anyone interested in trying out for the junior high baseball team can sign up for tryouts in the main office. 
Tryouts - November 7, 2022 - Students will meet in Coach Wilson’s Room after school and should be picked up at 4:45 at the baseball field. 
Students will need a current physical and parental permission form in order to tryout.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:37:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1678849</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/24/22 Congratulations to our Boy's and Girl's Cross Country Teams for a great season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:37:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Unity Day]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1675928</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/19/22 Every year a very special event comes around - the Day of Unity, or Unity Day, as it is commonly called, which is celebrated on October 19 this year. This is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, also celebrated in October. Multiple anti-bullying campaigns - of which Unity Day is one of them, are organized during this period. The key message of this month, and this day, is to unite for kindness, courage and inclusion, to prevent students from being bullied. 
Students and staff at PJHS were asked to wear Blue to show their support and solidarity for Bullying Awareness and Prevention. They were also provided the opportunity to take the Anti-Bullying Pledge at break. Thank you to Mrs. Cruse, our school counselor, and Mrs. Cooper, our librarian, for organizing this day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:48:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City Most Beautiful]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1673524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/022 Pontotoc Junior High PTO is happy to announce the date of this year's K-8 beauty review. Forms were delivered to PES and DTC this morning. PMS and PJHS students can pick up forms in the front office of their school. The deadline to enter is October 31st.

We did want to share a coupon provided by Petals and Lace of Pontotoc for anyone entering. Mention this post/coupon and you will receive $50 off of a gown rental.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:25:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Football]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1673519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/22 Congratulations to both of our PJHS Football teams on finishing up a great season with two Warrior wins against Lafayette! Our 8th-grade football team went UNDEFEATED for the 2022 season. #warriorpride]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Cross Country]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1673511</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/22 Congratulations to our PJHS Cross Country Teams at yesterday's meet! Kayleigh Armstrong and Noah Parmer both placed as the Top 5 finishers. #warriorpride]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:20:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Health and Nutrition Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1673508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/17/22 All families are invited to the Health and Nutrition Fair on October 21 put on by the Lifecore Health Group.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:18:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor's Connection]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1671302</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/12/22 October is known as Communicate with your Kids Month. This month promotes and spreads awareness about the importance of communicating with your children. It is important to nurture children’s communication skills so they are capable of expressing themselves clearly and confidently in all aspects and areas of their life. By helping develop good communication skills in a child from their youth, as a parent, you are equipping them straight away with the skills to build a successful future. 
Did you know that children who feel comfortable talking to their parents about everyday things are likely to be more open when harder things come up?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MS Attorney General's Office]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1671293</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/12/22 We want to thank Victoria Rice from the MS Attorney General’s Office for coming last week and speaking to our students about Textual Misconduct and Online Safety.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:45:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choir Performance]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1671296</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/12/22 Mr. Strickland and our choir have worked so hard preparing for this year's first show. We invite you to come out to support our students on October 28! Pre-Sale tickets are on sale now for $5, see any choir student to purchase. Tickets at the door will be sold for $7. Be sure to mark your calendars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:44:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Football]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667795</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/5/22 It was a great final night in The Hollow for our Junior High Warriors last week. We walked away with two Warrior wins against South Pontotoc!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance incentives!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667794</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/5/22 Check out our Student Attendance Incentives for the months of October and November below!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:16:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson Visits the Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1666266</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/3/22 We love seeing our teachers taking their time to teach ALL Warriors...not just those in their classrooms! #BeAWarrior

Mrs. Anderson visited the elementary school last week to talk about their creamery and share information about how their business works to the elementary students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:39:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Beta Club]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1666258</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/3/22 Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Harvey had their first Beta Club meeting with PJHS students in the auditorium last week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:33:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Effective Energy Team]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1662730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/26/22 The PJHS Effective Energy Team delivered the Classroom and Commons Area Power Down Checklist today! #energyright #TVA]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Math Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1662734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/26/22 Students in Mrs. Russell's and Mrs. Fulghum's math classes used their geometry skills to complete an art quilt design.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:41:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Effective Energy Teams]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664070</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/28/22 Members of the Pontotoc Middle School and Junior High Effective Energy Teams presented at our parent meeting! They shared information about energy plans and how we are all working to conserve energy! #energyright #TVA]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:41:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September is National Suicide Month]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661368</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/22/22 September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide prevention handouts are available on the bulletin board in the main hallway.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:22:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TVA Energy Initiative]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1660958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/21/22 Getting Energy Right! As part of our Strategic Energy Management Program, our school uplift student committee, led by Coach Ormon, went around the school sharing energy best practices. #TVA #energyright]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:51:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P-EBT HOTLINE CLOSING MAY 15]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1596306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families, we want to make you aware that the Mississippi PEBT Call Center will close on May 15.

 

Families, we want to  make you aware that the Mississippi P-EBT Call Center will close on May 15.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:41:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruth's Art Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1659359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/22 Students in Mrs. Ruth’s Art class learn about blind contours and how to start thinking like an artist.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:25:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Science Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1659349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/19/22 Mrs. Slay and Mrs. Anderson’s 8th grade science classes used cookies to model mitosis for today’s activity. The students couldn’t wait to eat their work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:21:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1656073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/12/22 Students participated in Homecoming Week by dressing up for each decade starting with the 70s up to the 2000s.  Click on the link for more pictures of each day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:29:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Library]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1658589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/16/22 Students in Coach Thompson’s class visited the library yesterday! All students rotate through the library every two weeks to check out books. Mrs. Cooper, our librarian, does a great job getting students excited about library visits.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:26:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Night]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1656754</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/13/22 It was a great night in the Hollow for PJHS Homecoming 2022!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:05:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Archery Try-outs]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1656863</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Archery Tryouts:
Date: September 26-27, Make-Up Date - September 29
Location: DT Cox Gym
Time: 4-5:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:54:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remembering 9/11]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/09/22 Jeremy Maxey, Deputy Chief of the Pontotoc Fire Department, spoke to our 7th and 8th History classes today about the tragic events of September 11, 2001. After learning about these events in class this week, our students had the opportunity to experience a small fraction of how hard the job must have been for our first responders that day.
PJHS wants to thank Jeremy Maxey for taking his time to speak with our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:46:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Swim Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654115</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/08/22 Pontotoc Swim had a great night at the first meet of their season.  Way to go Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:36:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Gymnasium Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 13]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/08/22 PJHS Gymnasium Open House will be Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 from 5-7:30 pm.  If you have any images of ball games in the gym or of former players, please email to : tcrane@pontotoc.k12.ms.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:33:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653423</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/07/22 Congrats to these warriors on being nominated for warrior recognition by their teachers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:47:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022 PJHS Homecoming Court]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1650383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the students chosen for PJHS Homecoming Court!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:22:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Science Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1650381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Slay and Mrs. Anderson's 8th-grade science classes made models of DNA using Twizzlers and gummy bears. The twirlers represent ribose sugars and phosphate groups, while the gummy bears represent DNA bases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine. Then students ate their DNA!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:20:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1650372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mrs. Sloan's class painted their faces to show their warrior pride!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:17:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Registering to Vote]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1646491</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This morning voting registration was open to PJHS Students during the literacy block. Students must register to vote this week if they wish to vote in our upcoming student council elections! #PromoteTheVote]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We had another great turnout for Warrior Recognitions last week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:33:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Homecoming Court 2022-2023]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8/22/22 Congratulations to our 2022 Homecoming Court!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:30:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645632</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Homecoming Week will be September 12-16, with Junior High Homecoming being Monday, September 12. We wanted to share early so families could plan ahead! We can’t wait to see everyone’s Warrior Spirit!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:29:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruth's Yearbook Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1643841</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruth's yearbook class is enjoying time learning a new skill!  Full stomachs are a must-have in order for creativity to flow!  The class helped cook breakfast burritos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition August 5th-11th]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1642352</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Week 1 Warrior Recognition Students! Week 1 has been a success and we are looking forward to many more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:27:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. McKnight's History Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1642351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mrs. McKnight’s history classes were asked to develop a list of events that would be taught in the history of their lifetime. Similar to historians, students were asked to choose events that they believed would give the next generation a true picture of the life of Americans since the year they were born.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:24:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Science Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640147</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Slay and Mrs. Andersons' 8th-grade science classes tested their observation and inference skills today by doing a Mystery Powder Lab.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:16:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAPER: Free 24/7 Tutoring]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640796</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention Parents and Students:
Pontotoc City Schools has partnered with Paper to provide unlimited access to trained tutors so every student can ask questions, work through problems, and grow their confidence—at no cost to families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:43:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640118</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a copy of the 2022-2023 school calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:36:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Supply List]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1637527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Supply List for 2022-2023 School Year.  Please see the teacher for more specific subject supplies.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:43:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Important Upcoming Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1630972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians, please look over this information regarding registration for the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nurse Appreciation]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1615210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5/18/22 We appreciate you, Mrs. Ashley!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 10:20:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Cheer]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1611764</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5-9-22 Wishing all of our local health care workers and district nurses a Happy Nurse Appreciation Week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 08:23:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Week at PJHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1611762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5-9-22. Thank you to all who helped with teacher appreciation week this year!  Thank you, teachers, for all you do here at PJHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 08:20:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Test Review!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1610876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5-9-22  Mrs. Russell’s class played Connect Four in class to review for their state test. Speed, accuracy, and strategy were necessary to win this competitive game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 14:24:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High Beta Club!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604438</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[5-2-22 Pontotoc Junior High Beta Club officers Katlyn Mays, Shaniya Brown, Meghen Bean, Ivanna Flores, and Brooklyn Kilpatrick (pictured left to right) organized a hygiene drive for kids at Millcreek of Pontotoc. Members of Beta Club brought in over 500 various hygiene items to participate in this year’s service project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 14:07:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1603727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 4-25-22 Ja'Mya Sykes, Simon Butler, and Ruth-Ali Robinson received warrior recognitions last week.  Shout-out to these, warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Baseball Division Champs!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1603721</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 4-25-22 Congratulations to our Junior High Baseball Team for finishing the season as DIVISION CHAMPS! They won the championship game in the division tournament!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:01:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Tryouts!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1603715</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 4-25-22 A sign-up for PHS and PJHS Volleyball Tryouts is available outside of the main office. Girls must have a current physical to try out. Volleyball tryouts will be held on May 2nd in the PHS Gym.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:58:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Concert of Hope]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1601211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 4-19-22 Come out and enjoy our choir performance on April 21, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Junior High Auditorium, we will have a concert dedicated to the concept of Hope!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:06:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coach Gory's Science Classes!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Coach Gory’s students are engineering and building tornado-safe structures today to learn about infrastructure for natural hazards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:08:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Track]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1598107</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oxford Junior High Track and Field Invitational:
Congratulations to our PJHS Boys' and Girls' team for winning second overall, and to all of our warriors that placed and participated, great work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:20:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Swim Tryouts]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1598095</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[🏊‍♀️ Swim Tryouts will be a Thursday, April 21 at the Tupelo Aquatic Center. Anyone interested in trying out should sign up by the front office by Tuesday, April 19. 
Students trying out will be bused to Tupelo. The bus will leave at 4:30 from PJHS. Anyone interested in trying out needs a dragonfly account or updated physical. 🏊‍♂️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:11:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Librarian Appreciation Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1594386</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order.  Thank you to all the school librarians!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:42:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1594389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Javion Ivy was our Warrior Recognition winner for the 3rd 9-weeks. Javion and his two friends, Harlem McClendon and Marcale Bell, enjoyed lunch off-campus at the restaurant of their choice! #warriorrecognition]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:44:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Spring Cheer Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of April 4 Our Spring Cheer Fundraiser is available!  The students are selling Domino's Slice the Price Pizza Cards which you can purchase directly from the link or QR Code shared below. Just make sure you choose the cheerleader that you want to support, as this money goes directly to the students to pay off their overall cheer fees. Thank you for your support for our Warriors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PCSD Choir Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593777</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of April 4 If you weren’t able to make it out to the PCSD Choir concert, you definitely missed out! These students were amazing and had a blast on stage. A huge shout out to Mr. Strickland for pouring his time and effort into this program each and every day…his passion for this organization is evident. Great job to all of tonight’s performers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technology Survey for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593282</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents of students grades 3-12 are asked to complete a technology survey by the Mississippi Department of Education at https://bbyt.es/C39QC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1591633</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-28-22 We had a great first week back from Spring Break.  Here are the students with warrior recognitions for the week.  Great job, Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:58:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1591625</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-28-22 We are always proud of our student’s accomplishment’s…both on and off-campus! Way to go, Mason!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:54:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ms. Alexander's Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1591616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-28-22 Students in Ms. Alexander’s classes enjoyed yesterday’s yummy s’mores experiment. Students were able to examine the chemical and physical changes of the s’mores from making them to eating them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:45:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. McKnight's ELA Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1590593</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-25-22 After completing a rough draft of either a narrative or a poem, students rotated through stations to annotate their own writing. They also completed a peer review and used their own annotations, peer feedback, and the rubric to strengthen their writing and construct a final draft.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:03:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Indoor Color Guard]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1587865</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-21-22 Congratulations to our PJH Indoor Color Guard! Before spring break, they earned third in the Cadet Class at Southaven! Congratulations! #WarriorPride 
Pontotoc Warrior Bands]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:02:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stranger Things, The Choral Experience]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1587783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-21-22 The first of TWO shows is coming your way on March 31st. For the first time this year, the PCSD Choir will take to the stage to perform a show entitled: Stranger Things: The Choral Experience. If you have ever seen the show Stranger Things, you need to be there! We will be turning the PJHS Auditorium into the Upside Down and implying our best scare tactics while giving you some of the greatest 80's music to ever be recorded. Trust me when I tell you, even if you don't like Stranger Things or have never watched it, you'll want to come and see these kids rock out to the 80's. They will also be dressed like they are from the 80's so feel free to make your hair big and come on out and join us! Pre-Sale tickets will be on sale for $3 when we return from Spring Break. There will be a $5 admission at the door if no pre-sale ticket is purchased.

Hope to see you all there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:02:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents Needs Assessment Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1581975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please complete the survey attached to this message. This federally required comprehensive needs assessment  is used to identify the school's strengths and challenges in key areas that affect student achievement. The survey will close March 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:48:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Cheer 2022!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1581344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 03/07/22 Congratulations to the 2022 PJHS Cheer Squad!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:10:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Moores' Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 3-07-22 Mrs. Moore's Resource Classes were rewarded for earning high grades in core content classes with an opportunity to participate in enrichment activities in the PJHS Library with Mrs. Cooper.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Math Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1579235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-28-22 Students in Mrs.Russell and Mrs.Fulghum's math classes did a scavenger hunt review activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:18:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Moore's Classes]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1577099</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-28-22 Students in Mrs. Moore’s class played a rendition of the once popular game show $20,000 Pyramid. Students competed against each other to win various prizes by answering comprehension questions based on the book from their third novel study this year, When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:22:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lion King]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1576224</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-21-22 We are so excited to present to you the Disney production of Lion King Jr.  It will be a one-hour performance on the following dates.  Student tickets are $2.00.
Wednesday, March 23 at 1pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:34:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Cheer Tryouts!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1574549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cheer tryouts are as follows:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:44:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell's Class Celebrated 2/22/22 @ 2:22]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1574545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell's math class celebrated "Twosday" on 2/22/22 in the classroom at 2:22!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:38:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor Assembly]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1569815</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-14-22 Monday, February 14, the PHS Counselors and Votech Counselor held an assembly for our 8th-grade students in the auditorium. This presentation covered course requests and graduation requirements for next year.  Course request worksheets and workbooks were sent home with students, extras are available in the office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:56:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day, PJHS Staff!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1569785</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2-14-22 Mrs. Walker and The Courtesy Committee had donuts for staff for Valentine's Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:23:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal - Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1571918</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will dismiss at 12:30 pm on Thursday, February 17 due to the threat of inclement weather.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:46:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor Appreciation!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1569135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2-7-22 We ❤️ our Counselor! Thank you Kelsie Young Cruse for all you do for PJHS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:31:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blind Date With a Book!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1566388</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-7-22 Students can stop by the library and go on a "blind date" with a book for Valentine's Day! The students will pick a book that catches their eye by the topics and hints written on the front of the wrapped book. They will unwrap and read the book to see if there's a real connection.  Upon the book's return,  they will fill out a rate your "blind date" paper.  For each completed book read and paper returned, the students will be entered into a raffle for a sweet treat as a prize.  If the students don't like the book, they can return the book without its feelings being hurt.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:41:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coach Gory's Science Classes!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1566303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-7-22
Coach Gory’s 8th grade science students are getting their hands dirty learning about the properties of soil.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:38:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pink Out for Nurse Ashley!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1566295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-7-22
Our students and faculty came to school ready last Thursday for our Pink Out Day supporting Nurse Ashley!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:35:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Delayed Start February 4]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1564893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pontotoc City School District will operate on a two-hour
delayed start schedule tomorrow, February 4, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:08:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Civitan Club]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1562891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-1-22 We would like to thank the Pontotoc Civitan Club for their donation of a hygiene closet for our students. We have a great community that is always so willing to help out when they see a need.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:08:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition Lunch!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1562571</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-1-22 Adam Rogers was our Warrior Recognition winner for the 2nd 9-weeks. Adam and his two friends, Thomas Jefcoat and Jake Cooley, enjoyed lunch off campus at the restaurant of their choice! #WarriorRecognition]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:26:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Beta Induction]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1562569</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week of 2-1-22 A few photos from the Beta Club Induction Ceremony. Thank you to Coach Gory and Mrs. Moore, our Beta Sponsors, for planning today’s induction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:25:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS School Book Fair!!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1559332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come help support the PJHS Library by visiting the school book fair!  The book fair will be set up in the library all next week! Come see!  Check out the online site for ways to shop using an e-wallet or online.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:07:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CREATE Foundation  Summer Camp! Week of 1-24-22]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1559325</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High School
January 20 at 12:43 PM · 
Summer Camp Opportunities!!
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first serve basis through the CREATE Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:02:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruth's Art Class! Week of 1-24-22]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1559321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruth’s Art I class has been learning about the color wheel. Their latest project was to make 10 colors out of the 3 given to them (red, blue, and yellow). They will use these color swatches to make their own color wheels next week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Book Fair Jan. 31- Feb. 4th!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1555468</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come out and support your school with the PJHS book fair the week of January 31st- February 4th.  Students will have multiple opportunities to shop!  You can also sign up for an ewallet online or shop online at the link above!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:19:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PCSD School News App]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1558161</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school news app is available now on iPhone and Android.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Show Us Your Best Mississippi Arts Contest! Week of 1-19-22]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1555460</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:13:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Delta State Middle School Honor Band! Week of 1-17-22]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1555458</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Several students auditioned and made the Delta State Middle School Band, congratulations!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:11:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRO Appreciation Day for Shad Long PJHS (Week of 12-10-22)]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1550591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Friday was SRO Appreciation Day for Officer Shad Long.  Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:13:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition Grand Prize Winner (Week of 12-10-22)]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1550597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All warrior recognition names for the second nine weeks were submitted, and a grand prize winner was chosen!  Adam Rodgers was the winner!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:13:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS End of Year Kickball Tournament (Week of 12-10-22)]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1550593</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It came down to Coach Gory’s Kicking Goats and the staff for the championship game. The staff came out on top in the 2021 PJH Kickball Tournament!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:10:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Community Service Week of 12-13-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1543773</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year PJHS students came together for a Community Service Project. By selling turkey feathers, our students raised enough money to adopt 9 angels from the Angel Tree. Our yearbook staff went and shopped for these angels this week.  We loved seeing our students come together for such a great cause.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:27:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson's Starburst Rock Cycle Week of 12-13-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1541807</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson’s 8th-grade science classes modeled the rock cycle using Starburst candy.  Students had fun with this experiment!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:58:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elf Hunting Week of 12-13-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1541805</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the month of December, our teachers have had fun elf hunting. One of last week's Sonic drink winners was Miss Harvey!!! #WarriorChristmas]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:54:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS People of the Year Week of 12-13-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1541796</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We want to congratulate our 2021 PJHS Paraprofessional and Nutritional Provider of the year! These two ladies take amazing care of our students on a daily basis and we cannot thank them enough!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:50:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st Semester Exam Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1539022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is the exam schedule for the first semester.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:36:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Teacher of the Year Week of 12-06-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1538428</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, Mrs. Russell, PJHS teacher of the year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:59:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class  Week of 12-6-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1538049</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's class had a great visit to the library for some "Grinchmas" activities!  Mrs.  Cooper read, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", and then students picked a coloring sheet to go along with the book.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Band Week of 11-29-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1535592</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Gold and Silver Bands did a great job at their last concert. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our growing band program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:26:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor Classroom Visits Week of 11-29-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1533948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week Mrs. Cruse, our school counselor, went into history classes to discuss high school graduation options with 8th-grade students. The information presented will be posted to the PJH Counseling Canvas Page. We hope that students and parents can have meaningful conversations about their future plans and goals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:07:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1533943</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mississippi Author, Patricia Neely-Dorsey, visited with our 7th and 8th Grade English students today to share her poems that showcase the state of Mississippi. Her passion for our state was evident! Through her writing, she seeks to inspire a love of reading and Mississippi in students across our state. As a continuation of this lesson, students are writing acrostic poems about Pontotoc where they will detail things that they love about their hometown.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:04:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell's Class 11-29-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1533935</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enjoying the fall weather…math class outside!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:57:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Talent Show Contestants Needed!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1530647</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High will be hosting the annual talent show on December 21, 2021. Students who are interested in participating should sign up in the office on November 29-30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:21:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Attendance Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1529766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over 160 students had perfect attendance for the end of October and the beginning of November, and over 40 students earned a chance to win an attendance prize! 11-16-21]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:25:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1529114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mrs. Russell’s room took turns being the teacher. They love showing what they know!  11-15-21]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:43:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Most Beautiful!]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1529017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our 2021 Most Beautiful and Most Handsome winners from last night’s beauty review. 11-15-21

Most Photognic - Emma Stalnaker
2nd Alternate: Austin Bean and Ruth Ali Robinson
1st Alternate: Mason Byrd and Olivia Hamblin
Winner: Corbyn Clayton and Sailor Huey

This group of young ladies was the toughest group of the night. They all looked absolutely beautiful and we are so glad to have them all representing PJHS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:33:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan's Class  11-12-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1528130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Sloan’s class enjoyed learning about Veteran’s Day. They made flags and poppies, and they also decorated thank you cards for soldiers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:10:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson's Science 11-11-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527702</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson’s 6th-period class enjoyed some fresh air today…some days we all need a little change of scenery to be successful!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:46:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Author Visit 11-08-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1525335</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are so excited to welcome author, Mrs. Patricia Neely-Dorsey, to PJHS on November the 19th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:48:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. McKnight's Classes 11-03-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1522879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. McKnight asked her class the following question - “Do we control technology or does it control us?” Students then summarized their responses in one word and submitted their responses online. Their word bubbles have been interesting to see!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:29:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Door Contest! 11-02-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1521904</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We had some great entries in this year’s RRW Door competition. Classes were asked to use an anti-drug or bullying message in their theme. Winners will receive a donut party for their first period!

This year's winners:
1st Place - Ruth - iTune out Drugs 
2nd Place - Hatcher - Team Up Against Drugs
3rd Place - Moore - This Bunch is Drug-Free

1st Place (Coaches Bracket) - Gory - Don't Experiment with Drugs]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:17:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition! 11-01-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1521492</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We had 11 students nominated for recognition at PJHS this past week!  Way to go, Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:18:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Facts about Drugs 10-27-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1518733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Data shows that every year kids are starting to use drugs and alcohol at younger ages. Middle school drug use is a more pressing matter for this generation than ever before.

1. Drug use among 8th graders increased 60% between 2016 and 2020.
2. By 12th grade, 62% of teens have abused alcohol.
3. 50% of teens have misused a drug at least once.
4. 9 out of 10 addictions start in the teen years.

Parents, please make sure that you talk to your children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Talking to your children directly and honestly results in children respecting your rules and advice about alcohol and drug use.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:22:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cherry Creek Regionals XC 10-26-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1518198</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Olivia Hamblin placed 4th overall and was 1st for the Lady Warriors at the Cherry Creek Regionals.  Several of our PJHS students represented the Warriors in the competition.  Way to go, Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:40:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson's Classes 10-26-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1518275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week, Mrs. Anderson's science classes are playing a game to investigate how limiting factors affect deer populations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:38:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Great Shake Out 10-25-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drop, Cover and Hold On! PJHS students and staff were among the 14 million participants who were registered in the 2021 Great Shake Out Earthquake Drills within the US.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:26:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Most Beautiful and Most Handsome 10-25-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517061</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's Most Beautiful and Most Handsome Pageant will be held Friday, November 12. The deadline to enter is November 1. Please turn forms into the front office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:22:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country 10-20-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1514821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PJHS students had a great time competing at the Choctaw Trails in Clinton for their State Meet. 

Cameron Braxton, Samuel Aguilar, Noah Parmer, and Luis Moreno were top runners for the boy's team, which placed sixth overall.  Olivia Hamblin, Sara Campos, Sami Bond, Lillyen Harbin, and Clarie Gravat were top runners for the girl's team, which was 3rd overall. Congrats, Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:28:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior High Silver and Gold Bands 10-18-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1513366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a link to the video showcasing our Junior High Silver and Gold Bands at PCSD Band Night! Great job Warrior Band!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:28:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Recognition Winner! 10-15-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1512509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kaleb Showers was our Warrior Recognition winner for the 1st 9-weeks. Kaleb and his two friends, Simon Butler and Courtland Pass, enjoyed lunch off campus at the restaurant of their choice!  
#WarriorRecognition]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:56:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson's Science Classes! 10-15-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1512523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Anderson's 8th grade science classes used candy to model DNA mutations.  Looks like the students had a lot of fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:55:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What is Bullying, and How Can We Help? 10-11-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1512490</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  PJHS counseling intern, Whitney Crank, wrote an article with some helpful information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Instructional Award 10-7-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507894</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th grade ELA teacher, Ms. Harvey, received the district's Instructional Award for the months of August and September.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:38:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benchmark Review 10-6-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507498</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. McKnight's class had a fun time playing spoons as they reviewed for their upcoming benchmark test!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:34:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Homecoming! 10-7-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PJHS had a great homecoming, here are few shots from the evening!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:30:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell's Class 9-28-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1502332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade math class played a target review game. Students competed for the most points by answering a set of math questions and then throwing a ball at a target of values. There are some future baseball and softball stars in 8th grade!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:24:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week! 9-30-21]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1503908</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and teachers dressed up to show their school spirit for homecoming week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:24:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country Tupelo Invitational]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1501917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our warriors enjoyed their cross country meet this past weekend in Tupelo for the Tupelo Invitational.   The junior high top 7 girls were: Sami Bond, Ava Whiteside, Sara Campos, Claire Gravat, Meredith Farley, Lillyen Harbin, and Taylor Duggar.  The top 7 boys were: Cameron Braxton, Luis Moreno, Adriel Coh, Dayn Wilson, Samuel Aguilar, Noah Parmer, and Roman Lee.  Congrats to our PJHS Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:12:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IT Department Shout Out]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We appreciate all that our IT department does for us daily.  Thank you from PJHS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:40:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499553</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The girl's cross country team finished 2nd in 4A, while the boys finished 4th in 4A at Saltillo on Saturday.

The top 7 girls were Sami Bond, Sara Campos, Ava Whiteside, Meredith Farley, Lillyan Harbin, Taylor Duggar, and Ivanna Flores.

The top 7 boys were Cameron Braxton, Luis Moreno, Adriel Coh, Dayn Wilson, Samuel Aguilar, Leonard Brown, and Noah Parmer.

The upcoming meet will be at the Tupelo Invitational.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:35:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Football]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1494656</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Warriors were finally able to take the field at home Monday night.  7th grade fought hard against the Hilltoppers, but it was the 8th grade that came out on top.  We also want to congratulate our PJHS Fold Band and cheerleaders for a job well done as well! #beawarrior]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:06:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Football Victories]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492147</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, Warriors!! Both the 7th and 8th grade PJHS football teams scored victories in their opening games against South Pontotoc!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:54:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STOPit App for Student Safety]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1485855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[STOPit is an online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors, consisting of an app and a back-end incident management system for school administrators.
 

STOPit is an online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors, consisting of an app and a back-end incident management system for school administrators.

Our students will have access to the STOPit mobile app, which has two simple but powerful features.

Report can be used by students to report incidents to school contacts anonymously.

Messenger can be used to engage in anonymous two-way communication with school contacts.

Both Report and Messenger empower students to stand up for themselves and for one another. Students have the power to help put an end to harmful and inappropriate behavior they see online through social media and other means. They can use STOPit to reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or experiencing bullying, abuse, or are otherwise in need of assistance. Our goal with STOPit is to create safer, kinder, school communities both online and off.

No student information is needed to use STOPit. The only way personally identifiable information will be accessible through STOPit is if a student voluntarily includes it within the content of a report or message.

Both our school and STOPit are committed to protecting the privacy of student data. STOPit is a signatory to the Student Privacy Pledge, spearheaded by the Future of Privacy Forum and the Software & Information Industry Association. You may review STOPit’s Privacy Policy for details, including more information on how anonymous reporting works.

STOPit school access code:
PJHS: Warrior10]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:15:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Active Parent Registration Open]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1480826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ActiveParent registration is open. This is only for parents that did not complete online registration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mini Cheer Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1477021</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PHS cheer squad is excited  to host "Mini Cheer Camp." Participants will join PHS and PJHS Cheerleaders during practice on Sept. 7-9 from 3:30-5:30 and will perform their dance before the football game on Sept. 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:51:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs.  Moore's Class]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1481891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mrs. Moore’s room listen along as City of Ember plays on audiobook. Last week, students mimicked the “assignment day” scene in chapter one and each drew a “job.” After making predictions about what their job might entail, students began recording text evidence about their job responsibilities as they listened to the first two chapters of the book. At the end of the book, students will decide if the job they drew was what they predicted it would be and if it would be one they would like to have in real life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:36:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Library Orientation]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1481839</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Library orientation is underway for students at PJHS.  The students are learning how to visit Mrs. Cooper's Canvas for free online books, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.  The students also learned how to locate books in the fiction and nonfiction sections in the library and use the online card catalog.   They also were able to check out a book!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Update August 4, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1472538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students and staff are required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status, while indoors and on buses. This policy was enacted in an effort to limit quarantines, so students and staff may remain on campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free-Reduced Online Application]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1469159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students K-12 should have an application on file, regardless of household income.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:43:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESSER III: American Rescue Plan: Needs Assessment Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1474464</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District is in the planning/budgeting phase with regards to  ESSER III allocations. This is the third COVID Relief allocation from the federal government. The district will follow all federal guidelines for these funds. 

This funding may only be spent on COVID related issues. The funds will focus on learning loss, health and safety, social distancing and other factors directly related to student learning and achievement. 

The survey will close August 13, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual School Parent Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1468210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High Auditorium Aug 2 5:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:09:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual School Information]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1466695</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Band Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1450484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The students played the horns]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supply Lists are Available Online]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1466083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All of our school supply lists are available online. Click on the top menu on the school sites and go to Resources, then School Supplies.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:59:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1461203</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration information for the 2021 School Year can be found here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:25:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PJHS Summer Enrichment Camps]]></title>
				<link>http://pjhs.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1450448</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer enrichment camp are being offered here at PJHS!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:36:03 -0500</pubDate>
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