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(5/22) As another amazing year at DTC comes to a close, we want to wish all of our students and families a happy, safe, and fun-filled summer break! ☀️🌴

(5/21) Our final Beta project is complete! Today, all of the items collected throughout the month of May for the Tupelo Children's Mansion are being donated. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a difference in the lives of these children. We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, generosity, and servant hearts!

(5/21) Teachers pulled one last prank on Mr. Varnon today by wearing T-shirts with his face on them! What started as a funny surprise quickly turned into a sweet reminder of just how much he means to our school family.
Mr. Varnon, you will truly be missed at DTC, but we know you’re going to do amazing things at Pontotoc Middle School. PMS, you are gaining a great one!

(5/19) DT Cox Warrior Club members enjoyed a field trip to the Toyota Experience Center. The boys experienced auto manufacturing first hand and learned of the process of car creation from start to finish. During recreation time, some boys were innovative as they created “shoe baseball” using shoes as bat, ball, and base!

(5/19) Mrs. Bishop introduced her students to the sport of fishing by teaching them how to properly cast a rod and reel. She also welcomed Mr. Dustin Rodgers from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to speak with the class about careers in wildlife and fisheries, as well as the many species of fish found throughout Mississippi. Students enjoyed the hands-on experience of touching and holding fish while learning many interesting and educational facts about Mississippi’s wildlife and natural resources.

(5/1) Happy Principal’s Day to the heart of our school! Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and the countless ways you make our school a great place to learn and grow!

(2/19) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.

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.

(12/11) Our fourth graders had an incredible day on Wednesday! 🎶
They attended a performance by the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra, where students not only enjoyed beautiful music, but also got to explore a variety of instruments and hear the unique sounds each one makes.
After the performance, students enjoyed a picnic at Ballard Park, and had a blast playing on the new inclusive playground. 🌳✨ It was truly an amazing experience!
A huge thank you to the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra for welcoming our students, and giving them such a memorable opportunity! 🎻👏

(10/8) 🍎🍏 Apple Tasting Fun! 🍏🍎
As an extension to their study of apples, Mrs. Andrews’ and Mrs. Hodum’s classes became apple scientists! They explored three delicious kinds of apples — Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. Students used their senses to observe the color, texture, and taste of each apple, then compared their favorites by creating a picture chart to show their favorite apples.