Starkville High School 🐝

Jackets, we hope you’ll join us on Saturday, Oct 18 at 6:00pm for our 2025 Mr and Miss SHS Coronation ceremony at Greensboro Auditorium. We will also crown Mr and Miss Armstrong and Partnership. #JacketFamily #StarkvilleSpark

Whether Starkville High is your alma mater or your daily assignment, it’s always home for the black and gold. Once a Jacket… always. #JacketFamily

Thanks, Mr. Sullivan! On Thursday, the Jacket Band staff treated students with snow cones from District Snow of Starkville as a reward for putting in the hot work in rehearsal time this week. Can't wait to see the halftime show! #ExpectExcellence #StarkvilleSpark

THURSDAY! SHS will host a Parent Night to share info about our Advanced Placement and Dual Credit options for students! Learn how students can gain college experience and even college credits through these advanced academic opportunities. 5:30pm at SHS Gym #ExpectExcellence

This #RealWorldWednesday we visit the MS state capitol with our Law & Public Safety program! This week, L&PS students got an up-close view of the place where state laws are made. They toured the Capitol, observed a legislative session and met with Senator Bart Williams. #shsH2S

Congratulations to our Technology Student Association club who won Top 5 honors at the Northern District competition! They qualified to compete at State in March! Biotechnology Design -2nd Place Extemporaneous -1st Place Prepared Speech -1st Place CAD Architecture -4th Place

ALL SUPERIORS! Congratulations to SHS Band for earning All Superior ratings at the 2024 State Evaluations this weekend! Proud of how you #ExpectExcellence!

Excellence in science! Ms. Nolt’s physical science students were challenged to fill an upside-down beaker with water. Students used their understanding of matter and the Kinetic Molecular Theory. The result... beakers full! #ExpectExcellence #StarkvilleSpark

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Team Ice @UANextFootball All-American Braylon Burnside ( @BraylonBurnside ), a 4⭐️, 6-1, 205 pound WR from @Starkville_High has officially committed to @HailStateFB @Coach_Leb @Coach_Nason @robbiefaulkSDN @MSGRIDIRON @TylerCleveland @SBLiveSports @SBLiveMS @TV23JacksonMS @StarkvilleSD @StarkvilleDaily @samspiegs @_Coach_Davis_ @SamiWTVA @wtvafnf @Starkville_PD @STKJackets #UANext #cflpreps

Celebrating these outstanding students tonight for their 2023 Grade Results Graduation… a testament to their hard work and perseverance. Well done, graduates! #JacketFamily #ExpectExcellence

Spreading holiday love! SHS National Honor Society members collected canned goods to contribute to food boxes being assembled at @PartnerMiddle for families in need this holiday season. Thanks for your servant leadership, NHS! #ExpectExcellence #JacketFamily

Applications are OPEN for the Mississippi Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship for high school juniors and seniors. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis for students meeting the eligibility requirements. APPLY at, visit msfinancialaid.org/dedc/

SHS Principal, Dr. Darien Spann was honored today at the State Board of Education meeting for his selection to serve on the National Assessment Governing Board. Dr. Spann spoke briefly about his appointment & received a certificate of honor from the State Board. #ExpectExcellence

Applications are OPEN for the Mississippi Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship for high school juniors and seniors. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis for students meeting the eligibility requirements. APPLY at, visit msfinancialaid.org/dedc/

Fall is in the air, and Health Science/Sports Medicine students were invited by Legacy Hospice to paint autumn designs on the Starkville Manor entry windows as a way to encourage residents and families. Bring on the pumpkin spice, Jackets! #ExpectExcellence #shsH2S

HOCO practice tonight at Yellow Jacket Stadium! It’s going to be a great time on Friday! #JacketFamily

Boost your ACT score to secure YOUR #JacketNextLevel! 🐝 REGISTER NOW for our FREE ACT Bootcamp offered during Jacket Thrive Intersession on Monday, October 9 from 8:30am until 3:00pm. Register at: ow.ly/59OH50PPi7K #ExpectExcellence #StarkvilleSpark

Mark your calendars, Jackets! Valencia Belle will join us during our annual Title I meeting on Sept 15 to offer strategies for ACT success, NCAA eligibility & more. Get your Game Plan for Excellence! 5:00 -- pre-game meal 5:30 -- presentation Free game tix to the first 100

SHS celebrated our Tireless Teachers for month of August this week! Congratulations to Mrs. Honnoll (9th grade), Dr. Cauthen (CTE), Coach Kemp (#shsTEC). Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity donated a ticket to Saturday's MSU football game to our award winners. #ExpectExcellence