Meet the Principal
Purvis Middle School
24 days ago
Purvis Middle School
PRIDE-PASSION-PURPOSE
HOME OF THE TORNADOES
213 School Street
P.O. Box 549
Phone: 601-794-1068
Fax: 601-794-1037
Principal, Brandi K. Twillie
Asst. Principal, Lee Mason
Counselor, Sherree Rayner
Mission:
It is the mission of Lamar County Schools to provide equitable learning opportunities in safe environments that challenge, motivate, and empower 21st century learners.
Our Core Values
We value:
- the inherent worth of each individual
- positive relationships
- collaboration
- safe learning environments
- equitable opportunities
- high expectations and personal accountability
- lifelong learning
The Importance of Attendance:
* Attendance matters for doing well in school and life* Attendance helps develop good habits* Too many absences will slow down instruction for all students* Children will suffer academically if they miss 10% of school days* Chronic absences is a leading warning sign that a student will drop out* Poor attendance affects funding your local school and school district Every Day Counts: Attend Today - Achieve Tomorrow
Purvis Middle School
Title I Information
24 days ago
What is Title I?
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance through state education agencies (SEAs) to local education agencies (LEAs) and public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance through state education agencies (SEAs) to local education agencies (LEAs) and public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
The Lamar County School District encourages ALL families to apply for free and reduced meals. Applications may be filled out online at https://www.nlappscloud.com or downloaded from the link below and return it to your child's school. Only one application needs to be filled out per family.
For the 2022-2023 school year, if a student DOES NOT qualify for free or reduced meals students WILL BE charged for their meals.
Breakfast Price- $1.75 (Reduced price $0.30)
Lunch Price- $2.75 (Reduced price $0.40)
Breakfast and lunch are served daily on each campus.
Download and print application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15M_CKi69sOL7TxtMU1z4xLNBnPRm3ZUs/view?usp=sharing
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2023/2024 Schedule
Purvis Middle Campus will be open 7:25am to 3:30pm M-F
Drop Off- 7:25-7:50
Pickup- 3:05 (Cars exit after buses) Please don't enter the car line before 2:30.
School Day Schedule 1st- 7:50 - 8:40 2nd- 8:42 - 9:30 3rd- 9:32 - 10:20 4th- 10:22 - 11:45 5th- 11:47 - 12:35 6th- 12:37 - 1:25 7th- 1:27 - 2:15 8th- 2:17-3:05
School Day Insurance Available Beginning July 1, 2023
http://www.k12studentinsurance.com/
Instructions to purchase voluntary school day accident/athlete insurance
a. Click on "Browse Rates" at top of webpage
b. Click on State and choose your State, Mississippi, then click the school district, Lamar County School District , to view rates.
e. Click on "Open New Account" and put in user information.
d. Go to "My Account Login" to complete the transaction.
Included for your use are:
1. K-12 Claim Form - We have also included a PDF of the claim form with instructions on how to submit a claim online, via US Mail or via email.
2. PDF of the Brochure in English/Spanish
3. HSR's Online Flyer for Voluntary Student Insurance Enrollment. This flyer provides easy-to-understand instructions (in English & Spanish) and directions for enrolling online at http://www.K12StudentInsurance.com. The process is very simple. Each parent enrolling their student will receive a confirmation of coverage email and can view and download the plan benefits.