Rankin County School District

Great conversations and meaningful collaboration at our First-Year Teacher Advisory Meeting today! 🍎✨

We are proud of these educators and the passion they bring to RCSD classrooms each day. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students!

Deadline for your 2026-27 school supplies is quickly approaching. Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online. EPI school supply packs contain all the items and brands our teachers require. Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our schools. Order now with our School ID at https://zurl.co/pbwkD https://zurl.co/Kres4 Deadline is June 14th.

This morning during the Board Meeting, we recognized our 2026 Administrators of the Year! 🌟

Congratulations to:
🏆 Catie Gunn – District Administrator of the Year
🏆 Andrea Payne – Elementary Administrator of the Year
🏆 Voncille Anderson – Secondary Administrator of the Year (not pictured)

These outstanding leaders make a lasting impact on our schools, students, staff, and community each day through their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

This morning during our Board Meeting, we were honored to have David Jones lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. 🇺🇸

Mr. Jones serves as an assistant principal at Northwest Rankin High School and brings an incredible depth of experience and service to our district. He is also a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served eight years, six on active duty as a paratrooper and jumpmaster, and two with the Mississippi National Guard.

Following his military service, Mr. Jones answered the call to education, where he has served for 15 years as a science teacher, transportation supervisor, and now assistant principal in his fourth year.

We are grateful for his leadership, service, and commitment to our students and community. 🇺🇸

This morning during the Board Meeting, we proudly recognized our director and administrator retirees for their years of dedicated service to our students, schools, and community. ❤️

Congratulations to:
🌟 Vallerie Lacey
🌟 Kara Killough
🌟 Angela Nichols (not pictured)
🌟 Dr. Melissa McCray
🌟 Shea Taylor
🌟 Dr. LaVonda White
🌟 Ginger Jones

Thank you for the lasting impact you have made across our district through your leadership, commitment, and service. We wish each of you all the best in retirement!

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible custodians during a special Custodian Luncheon sponsored by Kids First!

Our custodial teams work tirelessly behind the scenes each day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. We are so grateful for their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they make across our district.

A special thank you to Kids First for sponsoring this wonderful event and helping us honor these outstanding employees! 🌟

This week’s “Won the Week” Hero is Rebecca Bennett from our Accounting Department! 🌟

Since joining Rankin County School District in 2015, Rebecca has consistently demonstrated dedication and leadership in every role she has served. Most recently, she stepped up as interim payroll supervisor during a critical time for the Payroll Department, showing resilience, professionalism, and a willingness to take on any challenge.

Thank you, Rebecca, for your hard work, leadership, and commitment to supporting our RCSD family!

📚🍎 Join Our Team at Pelahatchie Elementary! 🍎📚

Pelahatchie Elementary is seeking a passionate and dedicated 1st Grade Teacher to join our school family! If you love inspiring young learners, creating meaningful classroom experiences, and making a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you.

Come be part of a supportive team committed to helping every child learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️

Apply today: www.rcsd.ms/jobs

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their sacrifice and dedication to our nation will never be forgotten. Let us take a moment to remember their service, and express our gratitude to their families for the sacrifices they have made. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our great nation.