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Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia Elementary School is proud to announce that fifth-grade student MJ Spurlock has been elected president of the Mississippi State Elementary Beta Club. Spurlock’s victory follows a successful campaign centered around this year’s Beta theme, “Beta: Radiate,” and his slogan, “Radiate and Rock – I always wanted a PRESIDENT just like you.” He was elected by his peers in a statewide vote, marking a significant accomplishment for the young student and his school.

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia High School celebrated the athletic achievements of three outstanding student-athletes during its College Signing Day event held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. The ceremony recognized the dedication and hard work of these exceptional students as they take the next step in their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level.

The Philadelphia Public School District is thrilled to announce a significant and historic advancement in academic performance, as it has achieved a “B” rating for the 2023-24 school year and is considered to be a High Performing School District according to the Mississippi Department of Education. This achievement marks a dramatic turnaround for the district, which was classified as a failing district in 2019 and has made remarkable strides to reach this new milestone.

Philadelphia Elementary School student Jeston Savage is headed to a national youth leadership forum in Texas this summer.

Philadelphia Public Schools is proud to announce that Philadelphia High School is a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus. National Junior Beta includes grades 4-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12.

Philadelphia Public Schools Superintendent Shannon Whitehead has announced that schools and district offices will have early dismissal Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ue to possible severe weather threats in the area.

It's Time for back-to-school shopping, here are the 2024–2025 school supply lists for Philadelphia Elementary School! ✏️📚
Each class is listed Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.

Neshoba County Soil and Water Conservation taught PES 5th grade students about how to use natural resources at the annual Conservation Carnival held at the Neshoba County Coliseum.

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Students in Philadelphia told stories of the past as they portrayed historic black figures who impacted the STEM community during a special museum Monday.