Simpson County School District

Join us in congratulating Dr. Derricka Thomas, SCSD’s Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness, on her new appointment as a regional director for the Mississippi School Nutrition Association (MSNA) 🎉 ! As a member of MSNA’s executive board, Dr. Thomas will represent the fourth region, which includes school districts such as Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Hinds, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Simpson, Walthall, and Wilkinson Counties. We are proud of you! Believe, Achieve, Succeed - Every Day 🌟!

It’s the first #TeacherTuesday of the month, and we are so delighted to continue our teacher recognitions with a spotlight of Tammy Sanford! Ms. Sanford is a music teacher at Magee Elementary School, teaching students in kindergarten through fifth grade. In addition to teaching music, Ms. Sanford is also the director of the Magee Elementary School Show Choir, which has been awarded many accolades while under her leadership. When asked how does she help our students believe, achieve and succeed, she stated: “I believe that every child has the potential to do their very best, and I strive to instill this in all of my students. I think we, as educators, should teach with the energy and enthusiasm that we want our students to show in their learning. Positive energy is contagious and if our students know we believe in them, they will put forth their best effort to believe, achieve, and succeed everyday.” Thank you, Ms. Sanford, for everything you to do to ensure our students “Believe, Achieve, Succeed – Every Day!” #WeAreSimpson #BelieveAchieveSucceed #TeacherTuesday

Congratulations to Dr. Derricka Thomas, director of child nutrition, for being selected as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship to advocate for the education, safety and nutrition needs of students and child nutrition programs across the country. 👏👏👏 Awarded the School Nutrition Foundation 2024 Jack Maas Jr. LAC Scholarship, Dr. Thomas will attend the School Nutrition Association’s Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C., in March, to advocate for child nutrition and to take part in professional development that will help school nutrition programs be successful. For full story, click here >>> https://bit.ly/3UUIBMu #WeAreSimpson #BelieveAchieveSucceed

Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we would like to give a big shout out to our dedicated bus drivers of Simpson County School District! Unsung heroes, our bus drivers play an essential role in the transportation of our students to and from school and extracurricular activities, oftentimes taking on double shifts to ensure students are where they need to be. So please join us in recognizing our hardworking bus drivers by showing your appreciation with a simple thank you, well done, or a thumbs up! #WeAreSimpson #BelieveAchieveSucceed #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay

Do you know what today is? It’s #TeacherTuesday, and we are so delighted to spotlight Alicia Magee! A second-grade teacher at Mendenhall Elementary School, Ms. Magee began her teaching career with SCSD more than 20 years ago. Since 2001, she has touched the lives of many students, having taught first, second, fourth and fifth grades. When asked how does she help our students believe, achieve and succeed, she stated: “Each day always brings a new adventure within the classroom! I have always had a passion for teaching and watching my students grow. I try to create both a fun and learning environment for my students each day. I believe that establishing a positive and trusting environment in the classroom shows the students that I am here to help them learn but also help them be the best version of themselves that they can be.” Thank you, Ms. Magee, for all that you to do to ensure our students “Believe, Achieve, Succeed – Every Day!” #WeAreSimpson #BelieveAchieveSucceed #TeacherTuesday

It’s School Board Member Recognition Week, and we would like to acknowledge our very own board members for their dedicated service to Simpson County School District! Together, these five individuals work to set the vision and goals for our district in order to provide a quality education for all our students. We are thankful for their leadership and for their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of our future leaders. #WeAreSimpson #BelieveAchieveSucceed

These four SCSD educators were selected to participate in the Mississippi Department of Education’s MAAP Item Writing Workshop, held this week at the R & D Center/Universities Center in Jackson! Chosen based on their experience in the English Language Arts and mathematics content areas, these educators provided their expertise in the development of field test items for spring of 2025. We have a great group of educators here at SCSD, who represent our district, schools and county so well! From left to right: Aaron Williams, Kristy Thurman, Stephanie Hubbard and Romyrus Pam

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Congratulations to Simpson County School District educator Romonica Feazell for earning her doctoral degree in educational leadership from William Carey University!   Dr. Feazell, alternative education coordinator for Simpson County Achievement Center, began working on her degree nearly three years ago in an effort to advance her professional career. According to Feazell, you have to be willing to constantly grow in your craft, and you achieve that by researching and learning best practices. With her new degree, she hopes to provide effective support for faculty, staff, students and parents in the educational arena.   When asked what this accomplishment meant to her, she stated: “Through this accomplishment, I hope other students from Simpson County can see that they too can obtain the goals that they set for themselves. Working hard and relying on God for guidance will always give you a desired outcome.”   #WeAreSimpson #BelieveAchieveSucceed #PortraitofaGraduate