Schools | Magee Courier-Simpson County News

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:38 PM

Magee High School’s new principal, Dr. Brad Blake, has high expectations for improvements at Magee High this year.
His goal includes implementation of the Jumpstart Test Prep program to improve ACT testing at the high school level.

Plans set to open county schools Aug. 10 open Aug. 10

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On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 02:11 PM

An official plan is in place for reopening public schools; however, the start date is delayed from August 7 until August 10 for students.

Classes to start at Simpson Academy Aug. 7

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On Tue, 07/28/2020 - 02:03 PM

According to Simpson Academy Headmaster Nick Lee, everything is in order to start school August 7 as planned.

School board devises plan to start classes

By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 24,567 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 03:02 PM

With only 20 days to go before the opening of the fall semester, the Simpson County School Board has finally been handed a plan to consider for the reopening of school.
The plan also requires starting school four days later than originally announced, on Monday, August 10, rather than Thurday, August 6.

School board tables bond issue

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On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 04:19 PM

Several decisions that will impact Simpson County Schools were discussed in the school board meeting last Thursday.

New Trojan Field House

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:51 PM

The new field house for the Magee Trojans is nearing completion. The project is expected to be finished before the start of next season. The 1.4 million dollar field house is being built by Barnard and Sons Construction and will resemble the field house recently built in Mendenhall.

Simpson plans for fall semester

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 02:25 PM

If things go as planned it will be back to school as normal for Simpson Academy in just over a month.

To: Parents, Students, Staff & Community

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On Wed, 06/24/2020 - 11:43 AM

From: Greg Paes, Superintendent

Re: Reopening School Plans for August

Dear Parents, Students, and Staff:

Kimberly Newsome signs softball scholarship with Coahoma

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 02:25 PM

Kimberly Newsome signed a two-year full scholarship to play softball with the Coahoma Community College Tigers. In high school she was a fielder. This is unique, according to her coach, Nick Hilman, Jr., because she was awarded the scholarship this season even though the team was unable to play. “This means she has the talent,” he said.

Simpson Academy basketball standout TK Catchings was joined by her family as she signs with Mississippi Gulf Coast on a basketball scholarship. From left, Latrinda Catchings, Adrianna Catchings, TK Catchings, Cierra Catchings, Tim Catchings Sr., and Tim Catchings Jr.

SCA’s Catchings signs offer

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On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 02:23 PM

Simpson Academy basketball standout TK Catchings proudly announced that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Catching played a key role in helping the Cougars capture their last State Championship. She will join Mississippi Gulf Coast as a forward.

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