Thames Elementary School

Hattiesburg, have you heard? It's almost time for another great school year at Hattiesburg Public Schools!

Whether you're enrolling a new student or updating information for a returning Tiger, now is the time to complete your registration. Secure your child’s spot and help us prepare for a successful year of learning, growth, and achievement.

Registration for families who are not requesting affidavits will open Monday, June 15th. Visit our registration page for more information: https://www.hattiesburgpsd.com/parents/student-registration

We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back and kick off another year of excellence!

Summer school has been FIN-tastic in Mrs. Hinz’s class! Today, students dove into the exciting world of sharks by learning shark-related vocabulary words and discovering fascinating facts about these amazing ocean creatures. To top off our shark-themed learning adventure, everyone enjoyed making a fun and delicious shark drink!

Summer school learning is in full swing in Mrs. French’s class!

This week, students enjoyed reading the classic book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and then put their creativity to work by creating their own name coconut trees. Activities like these help strengthen literacy skills while making learning fun and engaging. Great job, students!

Our 3rd grade students are working on Standard 3.OA.1, developing multiplication concepts through equal groups and arrays. They are also building math vocabulary and using it to explain their thinking as they strengthen their understanding of multiplication!

Thames PreK in Mrs. Lambert and Miss. Leflore's summer school class are making predictions: Will it sink or float?

Our 4th grade Summer School students combined reading and math skills during Real World Wednesdays by planning a birthday party with a $300 budget. Students researched options, compared prices, and managed their spending while practicing real-world problem-solving and financial literacy. Great job, students!

The Mississippi Department of Education has implemented a revised accountability model for the 2026-27 school year, raising expectations and setting a higher standard for academic performance across the state.

While the way schools and districts are evaluated is changing, Hattiesburg's mission remains the same: To educate and equip all students to become productive citizens of a dynamic, global community.

At Hattiesburg Public Schools, we will continue to challenge, support, and inspire our Tigers to achieve at the highest levels. We welcome the opportunity to grow, improve, and demonstrate the outstanding work happening in our classrooms each day.

To learn more about the state's updated accountability model and what it means for Mississippi schools, watch the video from State Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans and review the resources provided by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Click here to watch State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans cover what's changed: https://youtu.be/L4Hq6FUn5RQ?si=Gf2p3_0zD9QXLCMb

Click here to read the MDE Accountability Model: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://mdek12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2026/03/2_2026-Understanding-Accountability_3.20.26.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawSL_S5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvbXg5WE1ETlNFazVGaHBlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlQF7h4jYU-_QP-XGrztLl8CUlOckcncOL7PtFhyoKq1JT90WQ-jrgE812MS_aem_bDzdNELCmxOlO3v7I3nOPg