Starkville Foundation for Public Education

From START to FINISH, we are thankful for the >200 participants in our 5K and 1 mile fun run! Congratulations to all! 🎉

All funds raised from our Hannah Pote Run for Education go directly to support the students and teachers of Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District🐝

Race Day! Our runners/walkers, volunteers, Starkville Police Department and supporters are READY! 🏃🏾🏃 Thank you to our sponsors for making this a successful event!

🏃‍♀️🏃🏾ONLY 7 DAYS until the Hannah Pote Run for Education! 🎉
Want to support our students and schools? Here are 3 easy ways:
👟 Register to walk or run! Grab your family, friends, or coworkers and join us!
💛 Can’t participate? You can still support SFPE by donating through the registration link.
👏 Support our race sponsors! Visit these incredible local businesses and thank them for investing in public education!
Every registration, donation, and sponsor helps us continue supporting students and educators across our district. 🖤💛
See you at the starting line! 🏁

Our Hannah Pote Run for Education is right around the corner! This race helps us fund teacher grants, senior scholarships, and more! We would love your help supporting public education in Starkville 💙

🍎 Why are our new teachers excited to teach in Starkville?
We asked some of our newest district teachers what they’re most excited about teaching in Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, and their responses remind us just how special our school community is!
💬 “I’m excited to be part of a district that values students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. From the moment I started, I’ve felt welcomed and supported.”
💬 “I love the community within the school and how passionate they are about serving the children who live here.”
Take a look at a few of the items our new teachers purchased to help create functional, welcoming, and engaging classrooms for their students! ✏️📚
🏃‍♀️ Want to help us continue supporting educators? Register for the Hannah Pote Run or make a donation to support the cause. Every contribution helps us invest in teachers- and ultimately, our students! 💛

With our annual fundraiser, Hannah Pote Run for Education quickly approaching Saturday, August 22nd, we wanted to recognize our PLATINUM $1,500 sponsors Starkville Community Foundation & BankFirst Financial Services!

Thank you for your support of SFPE and commitment to our public school teachers and students!

Look at those smiles! 🖤💛🐝
To help us continue to put smiles on the faces of our district teachers and students consider donating to or registering for our annual fundraiser, the Hannah Pote Run for Education!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114381/hannah-pote-run-for-education-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run

We were proud to give start-up classroom grants to EVERY new teacher to SOCSD today! 🐝SFPE president, Janie Smith, and SFPE Grant Chair, Dr. Joseph Thompson, presented the grants.

To support our grants like these and other financial gifts to SOCSD, register for our upcoming fundraiser the Hannah Pote Run on Aug. 22nd.

We were proud to support our Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District National History Day students on their trip to Washington, D.C.!
After winning their Mississippi divisions, these outstanding students represented both our district and state on the national stage. Congratulations on this incredible achievement- we are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and success! 🇺🇸📚🏆