EXCEL in Lamar County School District

Thank you Neighborhood Forest program for providing 75 trees to Purvis families for 🌱 🌳 Earth Day 🌎 2026

Farming & Gardening with Purvis Woman’s club, Farm Bureau, Lamar county Soil & Water Conservation District

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Is Jènyck Litolff America's Favorite Teacher? the Kids! From the ones coming in ready to learn it all, to ones that need that extra push-I get to help & see them learn & grow.

Purvis Upper Elementary 4th grade EXCEL students had a great day at PineBelt Robotics Academy with Nadine Amaya & her crew @ Anatomies. They got to fly drones, drive robots, build robots & team build. Also had a great lunch after at Topher’s!

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Congratulations to Ashley Barefoot! We are so proud to have her in Lamar County Schools! Thank you Ashley for all you do for our district and our students!

Huge congratulations to Ashley Barefoot, NBCT, of Lamar County School District, on being named Mississippi’s Teacher of the Year!

A gifted education teacher at Longleaf Elementary in Hattiesburg, Ashley inspires curiosity, creativity, and purpose in her students, helping them grow into lifelong learners and changemakers. From coding programs and solving Rubik’s Cubes to reading Braille and leading service projects honoring veterans, her classroom is a place of discovery and possibility.

As a National Board Certified Teacher, Ashley’s work reflects a deep commitment to student agency, global learning, and meaningful relationships, hallmarks of accomplished teaching. Mississippi is shining brighter because of educators like her.

Join us in celebrating Ashley and the incredible impact of NBCTs across the country!

Ready to make a difference for gifted learners across Mississippi? 📚🗳️ Teachers, parents, and students — don’t forget to register for the 2026 MAGC Gifted Day at the Capitol: https://forms.gle/1RrckUvkU9saxZBWA

This is your chance to meet with local legislators and advocate for MAGC’s important bill on funding for gifted education. When you register, you’ll receive:

• Day‑of activity details
• Tips on how to prepare for your visit
• Contact info for your legislator
• State government lesson plans to share with students

Will you join us in speaking up for gifted education? Share this post and tag someone who should come!

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Pine Belt Robotics Academy and Enrichment Center, LLC - Kid's Exploration Day 1 - You Shop, We Explore! Saturday, 12.20.2025 1-4pm Kids’ Exploration Day — You Shop, We Explore! Need time to shop without the kids? We’ve got you covered! Drop off your child at Pine Belt Robotics Academy and Enrichment Center for a fun-filled...

Mrs. Litolff’s 3rd & 4th Grade EXCEL students at PUE have enjoyed learning about the art, music, culture & people of their own great state of Mississippi-From block printing like Walter Anderson, to puppeteering like Jim Henson & singing the blues like Bo Diddley!