Literacy Based Promotion Act Report The Literacy Based Promotion Act (LBPA) was enacted to improve the reading skills of Kindergarten and First through Third Grade students enrolled in the public schools so that every student completing the 3rd grade is able to read at or above grade level. This report displays the components required under the guidelines of the... READ MORE >
Students in Alcorn School District had the opportunity to attend the Higher Education Achieve Demonstrable Skills Program at Northeast Mississippi Community College today. Students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from area businesses in order to look at future career options. Northeast's vocational programs had booths set up with live... READ MORE >
I am teaching 7th grade Math at Kossuth Middle School and I am the high school cheer coach! I am excited to play a small role in the lives of our students as they learn and excel! I am a Kossuth Alumni and I am excited to be back to the Aggie Family! READ MORE >
STATE Testing Begins This Week! Yep, testing season is already upon us. Our Pre-K and K students will be assessed over the course of the next few days to determine where they perform. Our teachers and administrators will use the data/information to better teach your child! Below are a few details of how Mississippi has become one of the nation's leaders in... READ MORE >
I am teaching 4th grade math and science at Biggersville Elementary School. This will be my 4th year teaching! I've always loved school and known that I was called to teach. I grew up in the Alcorn County School System and I'm so proud to be back as a teacher!! READ MORE >
I am teaching sixth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies at Biggersville Elementary School. I am a graduate of Mississippi University for Women and I absolutely love reading! I have one four-year-old son, TJ. I am thrilled to be part of the Biggersville Elementary Team and the Alcorn School District READ MORE >
I am a Special Education Teacher Assistant at Alcorn Central Middle School. I have been married to my husband for almost four years and we have a one-year-old little girl named Charlye. She is so sassy and full of personality. I love coffee and lots of it. I’m so grateful for the opportunity at ACMS and can’t wait to learn myself. READ MORE >
I am the Assistant Principal at Kossuth Middle School. I am both honored and excited to serve in such an awesome school district. My favorite quote is “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” by Bob Marley. I try my best to live my life this way and to be happy with the many blessings that have been given to me. READ MORE >
I will be teaching sixth grade math at Kossuth Middle School. My husband, Hunter, and I have a five month old son named Waylon. I love music because it makes everything better! READ MORE >
Nick Fowler- I am an Inclusion Special Ed Assistant at Kossuth Middle School. This is my second year to be an assistant teacher. I earned my B.S. degree in Education from Blue Mountain College. The "Great" Dr. Seuss once said, " To the world you might be one person, but to one person you may be the world." READ MORE >
I will be teaching Algebra 2, Algebra 3, and Geometry this year at Alcorn Central High School. My husband and I have been married for almost 14 years and we have 2 daughters, ages 6 and 4. We love spending time together and being outdoors. I also love to sing and do art projects. I am looking forward to a great year! READ MORE >
My name is Cassie Teague and I am a special education assistant at Alcorn Central Middle School. I’m originally from Kentucky, a newlywed, and just moved to the area. I’m passionate about education and helping students learn and grow. I can’t wait to begin my journey at ACMS! READ MORE >
School Attendance! Improving attendance is an essential strategy for ensuring students are on-track to learn and succeed. Below are some strategies that we hope will help! Make school attendance a priority Talk about the importance of showing up to school everyday, make that the expectation. Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing... READ MORE >
My name is Ashley Kennedy and this is my 7th year as a middle school science teacher. I am the 8th grade science teacher and volleyball assistant volleyball coach. I am passionate about education and I am excited to instill the love of learning and science into students at ACMS! READ MORE >
Danika Aday- I'll be teaching Anatomy and Physiology at Alcorn Central High School. This year makes five years I've been married to my husband, Coach Aday. I think tacos makes everything in life better! My favorite quote by my favorite cartoon character is " Take chances. Make mistakes. Get Messy." -Mrs. Frizzle READ MORE >
Summer learning can and will be fun at NEMCC! Thanks to Alcorn Central graduate Josey Pettigrew and his crew for all they do! Check out the link below for more information.https://5il.co/75i2 READ MORE >
The Office of Federal Programs would like to invite all families of the Alcorn School District to our first annual Community Resource Fair.This fair is designed to allow families with any needs to come and learn about all the resources available to help with those needs. Organizations such as Living Free Ministries, Oasis, Health and Human Services, Lion's Club,... READ MORE >
Alcorn School District High School Teachers and Community! Please be aware of this Update from Mr. Mitchell regarding our 1:1 Apple/Canvas Initiative.Click here to view READ MORE >
Alcorn County schools were represented well during the State Bowling Championships as Kossuth & Biggersville boys and Kossuth & Biggersville girls' teams battled for State Bowling Championships in Jackson, MS. All four teams earned the right to compete for the state title by finishing in the top two from a field of eight. Kossuth Boys and Girls each won their... READ MORE >
The ASD has a proud tradition of success in regional and state competitions! Isabella Coleman is one example. She was a 1st place winner at the Northeast Regional Reading Fair in Oxford. She placed 1st out of 24 projects. She was competing in division C 3rd grade individual. She will compete in the state fair on February 26. READ MORE >
A BIG THANKS to Tina Downs for making Music Matter for so many! Abigail Parker/Sydney Bryant (Left Photo) and Sara Ellsworth/Maggie Rhoads (Right Photo) auditioned for Treble Song Honor Choir and traveled to Jackson, MS, January 31-February 2, for the event. They had the distinct pleasure of singing under a talented clinician from Bosnia who included songs from... READ MORE >
The ACSD will be offering “Choosing the Best”, an abstinence-only, sexual risk avoidance curriculum in one of your teen’s classes. The curriculum is evidence based and medically accurate, teaching that abstinence is the healthiest choice for teens. Some of the topics covered in the program include: Making good decisions; Developing healthy relationships;... READ MORE >
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday! Students and staff always enjoy a day off from school! We will be out Monday, January 21st to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Check out the video link to learn more about the man and the reason for the holiday. READ MORE >
Juniors in the ASD will be participating at each school! Visit: https://www.te21.com/act CASE College/Career READY Assessment 97% Predictive of Student Performance Many students are not meeting the benchmarks for college readiness set by ACT®. TE21's CCRA is an extraordinary practice assessment tool that mirrors the content, time, and length of the ACT®.... READ MORE >
Our teachers New Year will begin with Professional Learning activities on Thursday (3rd) and Friday (4th). Students will return on Monday, January 7th! Much has been accomplished and much remains to be completed in the coming weeks and months. The Alcorn School District is committed to being the best it can be and helping you and your child do the same. Start... READ MORE >
Here we go with the first round of "graduation-required" testing for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY. Please be sure your child gets plenty of rest, comes to school prepared and has a mindset to "Ace those State Tests!" Our teachers have our students prepared and ready to go. It is time for them to show up and show out! Check with your child's school for specifics on... READ MORE >
Mrs. Anna Hill's class at ACHS blessed the faculty with a Thanksgiving "home-cooked" meal! READ MORE >
LBPA ASD Results Passed during the 2013 legislative session, the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills, particularly as students’ progress through grades K-3. Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a student scoring at the lowest achievement level in reading on the established state-wide assessment for 3rd grade will... READ MORE >
Alcorn County Educator Awarded Classroom Grant Alison Wade, a 9th grade biology teacher at Kossuth High School, recently received a classroom grant from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). A resident of Corinth, Alison has been a member of MPE since 2016. She plans to use her grant funding for a project entitled “Onion Cell Lab.” This project will allow... READ MORE >
Setting the pattern early is important for children to learn a love of reading! Read more: http://bit.ly/ReadingisFUN READ MORE >
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Students in high school state tested courses ONLY will be taking CASE Assessments over the next few days. The Assessments will help teachers determine what needs to be reviewed or re-taught in order for our students to be ready to "ace those state tests!" Think of it as a jamboree or scrimmage before the first game of the season. We want and need students to try... READ MORE >
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The ASD is looking at a 1:1 classroom iPad roll-out for high school teachers and students. We have worked on a plan for months and the Alcorn School Board gave the go-ahead to continue the process. We feel we have a working model that provides our students and teachers the best opportunity to be successful. More information will be coming in the weeks ahead along... READ MORE >
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Keep up the great work Mississippi students and teachers.http://bit.ly/MSGradRatesRise READ MORE >
Students in grades 2-8 on TRADITIONAL SCHEDULES will be taking CASE Assessments to end the nine weeks. The Assessments will help teachers determine what was taught well, and more importantly, what was learned by our students. Teachers will use the assessments to help determine what teaching/learning strategies are needed moving forward. Think of it as a jamboree... READ MORE >
This video will explain as we await the official school results being approved in October! READ MORE >
...Posting in support of Northeast Mississippi Community College efforts to partner w/local schools and families, giving our students the best opportunity to be successful!The Northeast Career Development Academy has opened our doors to students ages 12-18 in need. Our goal is to meet our students where they are and get them where they want to be. We are not... READ MORE >
9th Grade Students/Parents - New Diploma Options explained! http://bit.ly/GraduationOption... READ MORE >
School Year 2018-2019 Alcorn School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School, Breakfast Program, and/or Afterschool Snack Program. Effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less than or equal to the... READ MORE >
Alcorn School District was featured in The Hechinger Report recently regarding our updated reading strategies.Read how the Alcorn School District has been helping improve literacy achievement throughout our schools..Click here to read the article. READ MORE >
A free, interactive tool for your student (and you) to master math! https://web.algebranation.com/ for a description! http://bit.ly/AlgebraNationFAQ for more! READ MORE >