Mrs. Sparks and Miss Massey’s class work on reading stamina during Read to Self time. Sometimes we even read under our desks! These first graders are getting bit by the Reading Bug! Good job class!




A hometown celebrity came to visit district office today; former Blue Devil and college athlete Marley Cook.



WVSD Superintendent Drew Pitcock spoke to the Water Valley Ambassadors at their monthly meeting today. He updated the group on pending legislation of school choice, along with the WVSD strategic plan, attendance and graduation rates.

Mrs. Ford's kindergarten students started the semester off with modeling addition facts. Welcome back students!







Mrs. Ford's kindergarten students started the semester off with modeling addition facts. Welcome back students!







We are aware of the possibility of winter weather this Friday and want to assure you that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and will be consulting with local authorities and Yalobusha Emergency Management to make the best decision for everyone.
As soon as we have more information, we will provide an update. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and prepared!
The Mississippi Department of Education provided an informative, all-day training for all K-5th grade DES English Language Arts instructors on Monday, Jan. 6t, 2025. The morning session was spent diving into “Structured Literacy,” and the afternoon session delved into the HQIM (High-Quality Instructional Materials) DES uses to teach our students how to read.


January menus



Happy Birthday!

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Baker’s class having a little fun in the “snow”!

Miss Parker's class with Santa.
Mrs Winters and Mrs Morris and their First Grade class had a special visitor today. They got to meet a bearded dragon and they also learned about what they eat and how cold-blooded animals are different than we are.






Ms Parker's class celebrated Christmas with a book exchange today!

DES Positive Office Referrals
December 16-20, 2024

Ms. Moore’s 5th grade ELA students had a paint party making their own gingerbread men and women.





DES Faculty and Staff

St. Nick made a stop by DES today to visit with our students. Before he headed back North, Superintendent Drew Pitcock updated the naughty and nice list with him.

Mrs. Baker’s class says “Thank you, Mrs. Clark!” for purchasing fun card games for the class.

