Starkville HS JROTC "Yellow Jacket" Battalion

🐝🖤💛 CONGRATULATIONS, CADETS! 💛🖤🐝

The Yellow Jacket Battalion would like to send a HUGE congratulations to two of our very own, Cadet Ivy Edwards and Cadet Tiwan Triplett, on being voted to the Starkville High School Homecoming Court!

We are extremely proud to see our cadets representing not only the Yellow Jacket Battalion, but the entire Starkville High School student body.

Being selected by your peers is a tremendous honor and speaks to the positive impact you both have made within our school community.

Continue to lead by example, represent with pride, and EXPECT EXCELLENCE!

Congratulations, Cadet Edwards and Cadet Triplett! Your Yellow Jacket Battalion family is proud of you!

TEAMWORK IN ACTION!

Our Cadets put their team-building, communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to the test by completing a Virtual Escape Room!

Cadets had to work together, think outside the box, communicate effectively, and solve challenging clues to accomplish the mission. Activities like this show that leadership isn’t always developed on the drill field—it also happens in the classroom when cadets are challenged to think, collaborate, and lead as a team.

Every challenge presents an opportunity to learn. Every problem presents an opportunity to lead.

YELLOW JACKET BATTALION — BUILDING LEADERS ONE MISSION AT A TIME!

“Leadership Excellence Starts Here.”

THE MISSION HAS BEGUN!

The official kickoff of the 2026–2027 Starkville High School JROTC Yellow Jacket Battalion is underway!

Our JROTC Yellow Jacket Battalion was honored to present the Colors during this year’s National Night Out event, hosted by the Starkville Police Department on August 4, 2026.

The annual event aims to strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community while providing our cadets another opportunity to demonstrate the values of leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and service.

🇺🇸 The Colors were proudly presented by:
• Cadet Taylen Davenport
• Cadet Rakyla Brown (Color Guard Commander)
• Cadet Andrew George
• Cadet Logan Kroner

This wasn’t just another community event—it was another battalion mission. Every mission is an opportunity to lead, serve, grow, and set the standard for those who will follow.

To our cadets: Thank you for stepping forward! Your professionalism, discipline, dedication, and willingness to serve represent everything we expect from members of the Yellow Jacket Battalion.

A special thank you to the Starkville Police Department for allowing our cadets to be part of this special evening and for continuing to build strong relationships throughout our community.

Special “Thank You” to Lathon Visions for capturing this moment.

“Leadership Excellence Starts Here.”

The school year is officially underway, and so is training!

It’s never too early to start preparing for the competitions and local events ahead. At the Starkville High School JROTC Yellow Jacket Battalion, we take pride in staying ready at all times—because preparation today leads to success tomorrow.

One day at a time. One team. One mission.

Our 9th Grade Cadets are already locked in and ready to go, thanks to the outstanding foundation they received through the JCC program at Armstrong Junior High. We look forward to building on those skills and watching them continue to grow as leaders.

ELITE • DISCIPLINED • UNSTOPPABLE

Today, Starkville High School welcomed students and parents during Freshman Open House, and the Yellow Jacket Battalion was proud to be part of the excitement!

Our Battalion Staff was on hand to welcome our newest cadets, answer questions from students and parents, and share what Army JROTC is all about. From leadership and teamwork to service and personal growth, we enjoyed introducing future cadets to the opportunities that await them.

Thank you to our Battalion Staff for representing the program with professionalism, enthusiasm, and pride. We look forward to an outstanding year and can’t wait to welcome our newest members to the Yellow Jacket Battalion!

Welcome to the family, future cadets! 🐝🖤💛

WHOOP! WHOOP! IT’S ALMOST GO TIME!
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION NEXT WEEK!

Get ready to kick off an amazing new school year with Starkville High School and the JROTC Yellow Jacket Battalion!

Be sure to check the start dates!

We can’t wait to see familiar faces, meet our new cadets, and start another year filled with leadership, teamwork, and success.

Let’s make this our BEST YEAR YET!!

A Special Thank You!

A huge THANK YOU to the outstanding cadets who gave up part of their summer break to help paint and set up the JROTC classroom. Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to serve have helped create an environment where future cadets will learn, grow, and succeed.

As we prepare for the new school year, we’re excited for a new beginning filled with new opportunities, new challenges, and new achievements.

New Year. New Beginning. Marching Toward Success.

One last trip down memory lane at an incredible 2025-2026 school year.

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding Cadets of the Yellow Jacket Battalion and all they accomplished before we kick off the new school year. Their hard work, leadership, discipline, and dedication have set the standard for excellence.

Now it’s time to turn the page and get ready for another year of growth, success, and unforgettable memories.

Here’s to the past, the present, and an even brighter future. Let’s make this school year our best one yet!

Yellow Jacket Battalion — It’s the Right Thing To Do!

Mississippi’s Tax-Free Weekend is here!

Parents and guardians, now is the perfect time to save on eligible school clothing, shoes, and school supplies before the new school year begins.

🗓️ 2026 Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, July 10, 2026 – Sunday, July 12, 2026

Take advantage of this weekend to make sure your child is ready for a successful start to the school year while enjoying tax-free savings.

As a reminder, the Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend. Get details at bit.ly/4vToLR6.