Before students were allowed to take flight, each student completed instruction on basic drone operation, safety, and regulations and successfully passed a basic drone licensing test. Today, they were able to put that knowledge into practice with hands-on flight experience.
While flying, students practiced drone control, spatial awareness, safe operation, problem-solving, and capturing aerial photographs and video. They quickly discovered that successfully operating a drone requires much more than simply getting it off the ground!
Students also explored how drones are used throughout the hospitality and tourism industry. Hotels, resorts, tourism organizations, event venues, and travel destinations use drone photography and videography to showcase properties, highlight attractions, promote destinations, document events, and create engaging content for websites and social media.
This activity allowed students to see how technology, photography, videography, marketing, and tourism careers can all work together in the real world.
Career exploration isn’t just about learning what jobs are out there—it’s about giving students opportunities to experience the skills and technology used in those careers! 🚁📸🌎
It’s time to see who’s ready to hit the court! Kossuth Tennis Interest Sign-Ups will be held September 28–October 2.
🎾 Who: Boys & Girls, Grades 7–12
📅 When: September 28–October 2
📍 Where: Baileigh Dill’s Classroom
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Kossuth Tennis Team, stop by and sign up during the dates listed above!
Questions? Contact:
📧 bdill@alcornschools.org
📧 ejohnson@alcornschools.org
📞 662-286-3653
Come be part of Kossuth Tennis! Whether you’re an experienced player or simply interested in learning more, we’d love to know you’re interested!
🎾 See you on the court, Aggies!
Tomorrow, September 23
7:30AM
In front of the KHS office (flag pole)
We hope to see you there!
📢 Stay in the know! Here’s how to make sure you’re receiving important ASD messages.
#WeAreASD #LearnLeadEXCEL
You may have noticed that you’re receiving attendance notifications even when your child’s absence was excused.
We want you to know why—and why we see this as a good thing!
A new Mississippi law requires schools to notify families when a student reaches three cumulative absences, whether excused or unexcused.
This notification does not mean your child’s absence was unexcused. Properly documented excused absences remain excused.
While these communications are now required by the state, we welcome the opportunity to keep our families informed about their child’s attendance. The sooner we communicate, the sooner we can work together to support our students.
More communication. More connection. More support for our students. That’s a good thing.
#WeAreASD #LearnLeadEXCEL
Congratulations to our KMS cast for The Headless Horseman musical. We will get the rehearsal schedule out in the next few days. If your child auditioned and you do not see their name on the list, please message Mrs. Marsh at amarsh@alcornschools.org and let her know. We will find a spot for them. We were overjoyed at the response from our young thespians! So exciting to see these students get involved in the arts in middle school! Our directorial team is "Headed" up by Kamron Patel as director and Palin Holley as choreographer with assistance from Colby Waggoner and Emma Franks. This will be a wonderful experience for our High School Encore officers and members to lead our up and coming actors! “ The Headless Horsemen” CAST :
WOMAN IN WHITE: Addie Duncan
INDIAN CHIEF: Adaliegh Bishop
PIRATE: Kyler Williams
MRS. TRENKLER: Riley Arnold
FARMER STUYVESANT: Cambry Callahan
MRS. VAN TASSEL: Dianne Lee
WIDOW VAN DOORN: Sadie Kemp
MRS. VAN HUDSON: Luna Oathout
HILDA: Penelope Patel
GRETA: Adlee Jones
KATRINA: Zoe Wade
Katrina’s Sisters: Ella Rae Settlemires & Leah Flake
BROM BONES: William Caldwell
BROM BONES “ FLIRTS”: Heidi Winter, Olivia Shipman and Gradi Clark YOST: Easton Mercer
ICHABOD CRANE: Robert Watters
WALTER: Jersey Barker
WILDA: Mia Whitaker
JOHANNA.: Addilyne Mcgee
HENSLEY: Analiegh Lovell
HEADLESS HORSEMAN: Hayden Johnson
Ensemble ( Guest, Town People, Party People ): Hunter Pruitt, Khloe Crum, Liam Pittman, Caden Grooms, Kaisley Portfield, Lillie Cosby, Aubrey Green, Lucas Knight, Kinsley Malone, Lydia Windham, Maggie Flores, Raylynn Dildy, Jacey Williams, Daltyn Davis, Paityn Williams,Hazlee Smith.
📸 SENIORS — IT’S TUX & DRAPE TIME! 🎓
Senior Tux & Drape photos with Mr. Donnie Bates will be September 21–23 in the Kossuth High School Media Room!
Please read all information carefully and book your appointment as soon as possible!
💵 PRICING & PAYMENT
The sitting fee is $20 and includes one 5x7 photo. If you purchase a photo package, there is no sitting fee.
Please bring your envelope and money with you to your appointment. Mrs. Barnes will have envelopes by tomorrow afternoon.
📋 BEFORE PICTURE DAY
Mrs. Barnes needs to see EVERY senior before picture day!
⏰ APPOINTMENTS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Book as soon as possible if you want your preferred appointment time. Please arrive early and be patient if the schedule gets a little behind. Mr. Bates is a professional photographer and will take the time needed to do an amazing job!
⚠️ CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL!
After booking, look carefully at the TIME listed in your confirmation email. Some appointments have been booking in the incorrect time zone, so make sure the time shown is the time you intended to select.
📲 All booking links, Tux & Drape FAQ, pricing information, and complete instructions are available on our Tux & Drape webpage.
https://www.alcornschools.org/o/kossuth-high/page/senior-tux-drape-booking-info
Kossuth High School Picture Day for Grades 9–11 is this Thursday!
📅 Thursday, September 3
📍 Mrs. Myra Barnes’s Media Room
🎓 Grades 9–11
📝 Need a picture order form?
Forms are available from your 1st block teacher or can be picked up in the KHS Office.
Get yours now!
It’s Homecoming time, Aggies! 🤍
This year’s Homecoming shirt is extra special as we honor our very own Mason Mills, #54.
👕 Check out this year’s design and download an order form here!
📄 Order forms were sent home yesterday or today, or you can pick one up at:
• KHS Library
• KHS Office
• Mrs. Barnes’s Media Room
📅 ORDER DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8!
📸 IMPORTANT: PLEASE TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR COMPLETED ORDER FORM BEFORE TURNING IT IN! This gives you a record of exactly what sizes and quantities you ordered.
Let’s fill the stands with Aggie maroon this Homecoming! 🏈❤️
#KossuthAggies #KHSHomecoming #Homecoming2026 #LLM #54
🩸 KHS BLOOD DRIVE IS AUGUST 28 🩸
Our first blood drive of the school year is happening FRIDAY, AUGUST 28! Sign up and help save lives!
🎓 SENIORS: Students wishing to receive a blood donation cord for graduation must donate twice or have someone donate on their behalf. All donations counting toward a graduation cord must be made through Vitalant.
🙋♀️ Workers are also needed! If you would like to help with the blood drive tomorrow, please sign up.
📍 See Mrs. Lowrey to sign up to donate or volunteer to work the drive.
Roll up your sleeve, Aggies, and help make a difference!
#KossuthAggies #KHSGivesBack #BloodDrive #AggiesGiveBack
Kossuth High School is getting ready for one of our favorite weeks of the year! ❤️🤍
Join us on Friday, September 18, as the Kossuth Aggies celebrate Homecoming 2026! We are excited to introduce our beautiful Homecoming Queen, Alana Lewis, and her court and share all the fun planned for Homecoming Spirit Week! 🎉
Get those outfits ready, Aggies—we can’t wait to see everyone show their school spirit all week long! 📣
👕 And yes… Homecoming T-shirts are coming!
Shirt sales will begin next week, and order forms will be sent home soon. Be on the lookout for more information!
🤍 It’s almost HOCO time at KHS! 🤍
#KossuthAggies #KHSHomecoming #HOCO2026 #AggiePride
Come on out tonight and meet your Aggies!!! Admission is $5 and includes a hot dog, chips, and drink!
The Aggie Barn will also be open with lots of Aggie goodies! Stop by and see them!
📚 First Day of School Schedule
Please take a moment to review the first day schedule. All Kossuth High School students (grades 9-12) will report directly to their homeroom upon arrival Friday morning to receive important beginning-of-the-year forms. Some of these forms will need to be completed and returned on Monday, when students will have a brief homeroom period to turn them in.
💻 2026-2027 Digital Handbook
Please review the attached letter from Mr. Quinn regarding our virtual student handbook. You can access the handbook by scanning the QR code included in the letter or by visiting the following link: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/576/Alcorn_School_District/23e48dac-42ed-43ce-8b1d-15c5cbc5e55f/25-26_Student_Handbook_-_FINAL_-_Google_Docs.pdf?disposition=inline
📝 Homeroom Rosters
Homeroom assignments are also attached for your convenience.
🎉 Upcoming Senior Events
Senior Introduction Pep Rally: Thursday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Parade: Friday morning at 7:50 a.m.
We are excited to welcome everyone back on Friday, July 31, for the first day of school! It will be a busy and exciting morning at Kossuth High School, and we look forward to kicking off another great school year with our Aggie family.
See you Friday!
To help make orientation as quick and efficient as possible, all Kossuth High School (9–12) families are encouraged to complete the online registration packet before attending orientation next week. Completing these forms in advance will allow you and your student to move through device pickup and the other orientation stations much more quickly.
Online Registration Reminder
If you haven't completed your student's online registration, registration codes are still available. To request your code, email bjohnson@alcornschools.org or cnelms@alcornschools.org.
Please take the time to complete the online lunch form. You can access the form by clicking the following link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Thank you for helping us prepare for a successful school year—we look forward to seeing you at orientation!
To help make orientation as quick and efficient as possible, all Kossuth High School (9–12) families are encouraged to complete the online registration packet before attending orientation next week. Completing these forms in advance will allow you and your student to move through device pickup and the other orientation stations much more quickly.
Online Registration Reminder
If you haven't completed your student's online registration, registration codes are still available. To request your code, email bjohnson@alcornschools.org or cnelms@alcornschools.org.
Please take the time to complete the online lunch form. You can access the form by clicking the following link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Thank you for helping us prepare for a successful school year—we look forward to seeing you at orientation!
KHS Orientations are as scheduled:
📅 Monday, July 20
🎓 Seniors & Juniors
🕒 Registration: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 KHS Library
📢 Senior Meeting
🕡 6:15 p.m.
📍 KHS Gym
📅 Tuesday, July 21
🎒 Sophomores & Freshmen
🕒 Registration: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 KHS Library
👨👩👧 Freshman Parent Meeting
🕡 6:15 p.m.
📍 KHS Gym
To help make orientation as quick and efficient as possible, all Kossuth High School (9–12) families are encouraged to complete the online registration packet before attending orientation next week. Completing these forms in advance will allow you and your student to move through device pickup and the other orientation stations much more quickly.
Online Registration Reminder
If you haven't completed your student's online registration, registration codes are still available. To request your code, email bjonson@alcornschools.org or cnelms@alcornschools.org.
Please take the time to complete the online lunch form. You can access the form by clicking the following link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Thank you for helping us prepare for a successful school year—we look forward to seeing you at orientation!
Please take the time to complete the student device acceptance form prior to orientation by using the link below:
https://alcornschools.jotform.com/251895259079978
Device Fee: $25 (cash or check only), payable at registration.
Please note:
-Any outstanding school balances or fees must be paid before your student can receive their device.
-If your student is unable to pick up their device during registration, it can be picked up on the first day of school in the library.
Online Registration Reminder
If you haven't completed your student's online registration, registration codes are still available. To request your code, email bjonson@alcornschools.org or cnelms@alcornschools.org.
Proof of Residency: If you have moved within the past year, you must provide two current proofs of residency, whether you complete registration online or submit paper forms during orientation/registration.
We look forward to seeing everyone at registration!