For immediate release:
March 10, 2025
The Mississippi Achievement School District applauds the following teachers for going above and beyond the call of duty for their personal, professional growth and for their representation in the Teach Plus Mississippi Policy Fellowship and Change Agent Network:
Teach Plus Mississippi Policy Fellowship
2025-2026 Cohort
Kimberly Williams, McCoy Elementary School
Teach Plus Mississippi Change Agent Network
2025-2026 Cohort
April Watson, Humphreys County High School
Sherry Wilson, McNair Middle School
VanDetrick Lockhart, Ida Greene Elementary School/McNair Middle School
Amy Ward, Yazoo City High School
Javelin Clark, Yazoo City High School
The Mississippi Achievement School District (Humphreys County and Yazoo City) will be closed for Spring Break, March 10-14, 2025. Staff and students are scheduled to return on Monday, March 17, 2025.
For immediate release:
February 25, 2025
MDE News: Rising 11th, 12th graders can apply for Summer Youth Policy Institute
Mississippi Votes will host its second annual Summer Youth Policy Institute June 1-7. The institute is a free, residential camp at Millsaps College open to rising 11th and 12th graders from across the state.
The institute will provide students with hands-on experiences in policymaking, including mock legislative sessions, museum tours in the Jackson metro area and the Mississippi Delta, and panel discussions with experts and legislators. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of government, history, and civic engagement.
Teachers and leaders are encouraged to share the application with eligible students. Access the application at 2025 Summer Youth Policy Institute Application.
Application Link: https://secure.everyaction.com/8Cb96hDTaUuh5MHcXEnBFQ2
For more information, contact Maise Brown at 601-573-2924 or email at maisie@msvotes.org.
For immediate release:
October 21, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 will be an 80% day. Please view the district Facebook Page, Website, and App.
For immediate release:
October 11, 2024
Parents/Guardians and Staff of MS Achievement School District,
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 is Parent-Teacher Conference Day and no school for students. Professional Development for Teachers will take place from 9 a.m. to Noon, followed by Parent-Teacher Conferences from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
October 17-18, 2024 is Fall Break (All Schools and Offices will be Closed)
All students and staff will return Monday, October 21, 2024.
For immediate release,
October 9, 2024
Parents/Guardians and Staff of Yazoo City Municipal School District,
Friday, October 11, 2024 will be a 60% day. Please visit our website, Facebook, or mobile app for release times.
For immediate release:
September 25, 2024
Parent/Guardians and Staff,
Please see the attached image for early release on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Humphreys County only.
For immediate release:
September 23, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 will be an 80% day. Please view the image below on release times.
For immediate release:
September 13, 2024
Parents and Guardians of Yazoo City Municipal School District:
The all-clear has been given to return to Yazoo City High School. Students and staff are now being moved to the school.
For immediate release:
September 12, 2024
All schools and offices of the Mississippi Achievement School District (Humphreys County and Yazoo City) will be open on Friday, September 13, 2024. We look forward to welcoming all staff and students back to school!!!
For immediate release:
July 1, 2024
All Schools and Offices will be closed July 4-5. 2024.
Offices and Schools will be open on July 8, 2024.
Summer Feeding sites will remain open on July 5, 2024:
Humphreys County - Ida Greene Elementary School
Yazoo City - McCoy Elementary School
Yazoo City - Woolfolk Middle School
For immediate release:
May 25, 2024
Please be reminded that all schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day. On this special day, let's remember all our brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country.
For immediate release:
May 24, 2024
The Yazoo City central office for the Mississippi Achievement School District is open today. Phone and internet services have been restored to all schools and offices.
For immediate release:
May 23, 2024
Due to a power outage in Yazoo City that impacted the central office in the school district, internet is down. This prohibits communication via phone and email. If you need assistance, call 662-247-6051.
The central office building is closed due to the power outage.
For immediate release:
May 22, 2024
Dear MASD Parents & Guardians,
Thursday, May 23, 2024 will be an 80% Day for the Mississippi Achievement School District. This day will be the last official day for students for the 2023-2024 School Year. See the dismissal times for each school.
"One Vision, One Mission, One Voice, Accountability for All"
For immediate release:
May 21, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024 will be an 80% Day for the Mississippi Achievement School District. This day will be the last official day for students for the 2023-2024 School Year.
"One Vision, One Mission, One Voice, Accountability for All"
For immediate release:
April 10, 2024
Parents and Staff of the Mississippi Achievement School District:
All schools and offices in the Mississippi Achievement School District for Humphreys County and Yazoo City will be open on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
For immediate release:
March 27, 2024
This is a reminder from the Mississippi Achievement School District that Thursday, March 28, 2024 is an 80% day according to the district calendar. Also, all schools and offices will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024 and Monday, April 1, 2024 due to Good Friday and Easter Monday.
"One Vision, One Mission, One Voice, Accountability for All"
Please view the schedules for the 3rd Benchmark Assessment
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