After celebrating the 100th Day of School, some very strange sounds were heard in Mrs. Trish's Class! Lots of woofs were heard as 24 little dalamatians celebrated the 101st Day of School, learned about the proper care of dogs, and to count on from 100.

Ms. Angie’s kindergarten class welcomed the cold weather with a unit on winter including the study of penguins. Students viewed everyday activities through a webcam, learned to draw penguins, studied snow activities, and even ate penguins.

The unit will continue for two weeks. Look for more news in a couple of weeks when students will use football to learn curriculum during their Superbowl unit.

High school students with good grades and exemplary behavior now have the opportunity to participate in the governor’s office paging program. This program involves spending a week serving as an aid to the Governor and performing other duties around the state capital.

In past years, the program was only open to student council members, but now everyone has the chance to participate provided that they have a record of good behavior and academic performance. Students wishing to page should contact Mrs. Bosworth for further details.

The Poplarville School District is hosting dance lessons for youth and adults at the Middle School of Poplarville. The lessons start on February 27^th, 2007 and are being taught by Percell R. St. Thomass. Lessons cost eight dollars a week and will run for roughly six weeks. Many different types of dance are being offered including ballroom, Latin, tango, waltz, and luau. St. Thomass co-owns and operates the largest ballroom dance studio in Alaska. He has appeared in television series such as All My Children, and he was also in musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar.

Officer Rocky Hester stated that the dance class is a, “Great experience for couples to get together and dance.”

Interested parties should contact Cindy Carroll at the high school.