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2022 Governor's Awards Applications NOW OPEN! All applications are due by 5:00 pm on January 14, 2022. Go to mapems.org/blogs/news/202… for information and the online application form.

Applications are now open for the 2022 MAPE Governor's Awards for Outstanding School-Community Partnerships! Join MAPE on Tues Dec 7 for a Facebook Live virtual training event on how to put together an award-winning application. There is no cost to participate!

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Congratulations to Lauderdale County School District superintendent John-Mark Cain on being named the 2022 State Superintendent of the Year!

Higher Ed News: Kellogg Foundation Provides Grant to Help Students Complete Degrees - Mississippi Professional Educators mpe.org/news/583435/Hi…

Finally toured the Communiversity at EMCC and watched @courtptaylor do her thing. Impressive to see students at different stages of life being trained in specific technical skills that can lead immediately to a job. What a huge asset for the area. @SkillsofMS

Beta students made goodie bags for victims of Hurricane Ida staying at a local hotel in the area. Each bag was beautifully decorated and included words of encouragement. Beta students made and delivered 25 goodie bags.

A special thank you to AAA Ambulance Services for speaking with Hattiesburg High School’s CTE Law and Public Safety & Sports Medicine classes. They introduced the students to EMT & Paramedic careers . #CTE @ChrisJermaineB @rcumsu @ConnectionsMS @HattiesburgCTE @HattiesburgHigh

We are proud to support @StarkvilleSD’s Career Academy! wtva.com/content/news/S…

Thank you @TwoTupelo Two Dragons Martial Art After School Program for providing breakfast for our teachers and staff this morning. #tpsd

Since 2015, students at Lanier High School have been able to receive everything from flu tests to wellness exams at the Lanier Teen Wellness Clinic, operated by @UMMC_SON. Now, @mape_ms is recognizing the clinic for providing accessible health care: bit.ly/3CEchSu

JPS & TrustCare Health will hold a Back-ToSchool COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Aug. 10-13 for students in grades 9-12 (with parental consent) and employees. Pre-Register (required): TrustCareHealth.com/School. Learn More: bit.ly/3ytuTC8

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: We kicked the year off with Dr. Evan Williamson educating our students in Dr. Friedlander’s Histology lab! #TheCareyWay @DO_Subbarao

Best wishes for a safe and successful school year to all Mississippi schools, students, faculty and staff! #FirstDay #K12 #Mississippi

A huge thanks to the @orendunnmuseum for our backpacks. We appreciate your donation. #tpsd

JPS students who participate in sports, band, or cheerleading will have two opportunities to get free physicals: - Sunday, August 8 | 12-4 p.m. - Saturday, August 14 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Parents must complete consent forms available onsite and online.

What an amazing day to start the new school year. Thank you @MissCollege for hosting our wonderful faculty and staff.

We are looking for a few people to help us deepen our ministry with our neighbors at Hattiesburg High School. If you'd like to serve a meal to the HHS band on a Friday night or help lead an afternoon book club, please email wesingram@parkwayheights.org. Lots of opportunities!

Our fabulous PTO gave us a fabulous breakfast spread this morning! 💙🎪 #TPSD #breakfastofchampions

Junior League of Jackson just delivered 320 backpacks filled with school supplies to Marshall Elementary! Thank you, JLJ.❤️