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Clinton Junior High gets $1,000 wellness grant
Clinton Junior High’s health and wellness efforts are
getting a big boost from the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association.
The school was notified this month that it is receiving a $1,000 grant for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. CJHS has used the FUTP60 program in recent years to promote healthy eating and exercise habits among its students.
U.S. Senate Youth Program
Cochran & Wicker Congratulate Students Picked for Washington Program & Scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss) today announced that Elizabeth Wicks of Ocean Springs and Michael Wilkerson of Wilkinson County have been selected to represent Mississippi at the 50th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week this spring.
Jobs For Mississippi's Graduates Program Grant
Jobs for Mississippi Graduates’ Program at Hazlehurst High School received grant for $157,200 from Lowe’s.
Milken Award Winner
Michelle Brister, a sixth grade math teacher from Lovett Elementary School, is the latest Mississippian to receive a $25,000 unrestricted financial award from the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards-during a surprise notification event today.
Teacher Inducted into the Hall of Fame
A Columbus teacher was among five inducted into the Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers at Mississippi University for Women Friday.
Dennis Reed teaches physics and chemistry at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. He is national board certified and a 22-year veteran of the classroom.
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Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12 th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. During the 2011-2012 school year, administrators, fellow teachers, and parents can nominate an elementary (Grades K-6) teacher for the award. Teachers may also self-nominate to apply. Online nomination forms and eligibility requirements are available at www.paemst.org . Secondary school teachers (Grades 7-12) are eligible to apply during the 2012-2013 school year. For more information, please contact Lakechia Grant at (601)359-2586 or lgrant@mde.k12.ms.us
National Missing Children's Day Ceremony
Annually, the Department of Justice sponsors a national poster contest for 5th grade students to promote awareness of missing children. The national winner, along with his or her teacher and parents, will be flown to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Missing Children's Day Ceremony, on or around May 23, 2012. Entries must be postmarked by February 10, 2012, to be judged in the state competition. Click here to visit our website for more info or contact Mike Murry at 601.359.1816, email mcurry@mde.k12.ms.us.
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Stars Among Us
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The National Teacher's Hall of Fame annually recognizes 5 outstanding career educators from across America.
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