South Pike County School District

The South Pike County School District will be taking sealed bids for the following items: 2 Blue Bird school buses-2006 71 passengers 1 Blue Bird school bus-2001 77 passengers 1 Blue Bird school bus-2006 65 passengers 1 Chevy Mini bus (gas)-2004 25 passengers 1 Chevy Van 1997-15 passengers 1 Toyota Pickup 1983, 4WD Contact Brad Sullivan or Troy Stone at 870-285-2189 for questions regarding items. Bids are due December 8th at 4:00 pm. You will need to specify the make and model of bus in your bid. Bids will be opened at the November Board meeting. The SPCSD reserves the right to reject all bids.

The South Pike County School District will be taking sealed bids for the following items: 2 Blue Bird school buses-2006 71 passengers 1 Blue Bird school bus-2001 77 passengers 1 Blue Bird school bus-2006 65 passengers 1 Chevy Mini bus (gas)-2004 25 passengers 1 Chevy Van 1997-15 passengers 1 Toyota Pickup 1983, 4WD Contact Brad Sullivan or Troy Stone at 870-285-2981 for questions regarding items. Bids are due December 8th at 4:00 pm. You will need to specify the make and model of bus in your bid. Bids will be opened at the November Board meeting. The SPCSD reserves the right to reject all bids.

Basketball Information for tonight's games. #GoRattlers

HAC is currently not operating properly at the state level. We are hoping to have HAC and progress reports available tomorrow. #GoRattlers

Two more community wifi points have been activated and are ready for use. They are located at the Japany Methodist Church and 1169 Arkansas 27 North (Old Diamond City Floors building)

South Central Connect has activated 4 Community Wifi Locations; Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Pike City Church, Murfreesboro City Library, Billstown Church of Christ. Connect to the "Community WiFi" and accept the terms, no password required.

Rattler Basketball Shirt order forms... Orders are due Thursday, Dec 3rd by NOON.

There will be no JV Senior boys game tonight. JV Senior Girl, Senior Girls, Senior Boys beginning @ 5:00 pm vs Centerpoint. Games will be played at Murfreesboro.

This is a special message for families who are having difficulties getting internet during this time of distance learning: We currently have outside access points on every campus. The High School and Elementary parking lots have internet available in Murfreesboro along with the Hendrix Building parking lot on the Delight campus. There are still mobile hot spots available to be checked out, these are being reserved for families without access to either site or who are currently being quarantined. If you have any questions please contact the tech department 8702852189 ext: 415

Basketball Senior Recognition will be THIS Thursday, Nov 19th. There will not be any additional tickets available for this event. Due to COVID, we will have two ceremonies. The Senior Girls will be recognized around 6:15. The Senior boys will be recognized around 7:15.

Please follow all COVID safety guidelines set forth by the AAA. #GoRattlers #TDC

MHS Virtual Learning Reminders: November 13-20. #GoRattlers

Playoff Football Information: A new link has been posted by the AAA for purchasing tickets for the game tonight. You can find the updated link below: https://gofan.co/app/events/149490?schoolId=AAA You will need to purchase a digital ticket if you are planning on attending the game tonight at Quitman. If you have already purchased tickets, you do not need to purchase again. Quitman has also told us that they recommend bringing lawn chairs to ensure you have a place to sit due to Social Distancing Guidelines. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are unable to attend, Quitman has provided an opportunity to watch a livestream of the game. The link to the livestream service is below: https://fairfieldbaynews.com/quitman-football-page/ Once you are on the website from the link above you will need to click "Join Today!" This will take you to a page where you will scroll down until you see "Live Stream $4.99 per game" Click on the image above "Live Stream $4.99 per game" and you will be taken to a paypal screen where you will submit your payment. If you have any issues with the livestream you will need to call 501-556-2815 to receive support. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The team will be leaving the school at 12:30 today and everyone is encouraged to line the streets and give the team a proper send off. Thanks and Go Rattlers!

Due to the rising numbers of COVID, South Pike County School District will be pivoting to virtual learning beginning Friday, November 13th through Friday, November 20th. We will see everyone back on campus on Monday, November 30th. All students will continue their education digitally. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. During this virtual learning period any student who becomes symptomatic, or tests positive, will still need to contact Tanya Wilcher 870-285-2117. Lunch pickup will be available Friday 13th, Monday 16th, and Wednesday 18th from 10:30-12:30 on both campuses. Stay safe and have a great Thanksgiving!

Reminder: Tickets must be purchased at this link https://gofan.co/app/events/149541 for the playoff game at Quitman on Friday. If you are unable to make the trip, livestream options will be available tomorrow. #GoRattlers

Congratulations Lainie Baxter on your Signing Day to play basketball for Ouachita Baptist University. We are proud of you and wish you nothing but the best at the next level!

Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country. #VeteransDay

Lainie Baxter’s National Signing Day will be tomorrow @ 1:10 pm in the Murfreesboro Gym. Lainie will be signing her NLI to play basketball at Ouachita Baptist University next fall. Please wear a mask & social distance if attending.

Digital tickets will need to be purchased to attend the playoff game at Quitman on Friday. Please go to the link below to purchase tickets. #GoRattlers https://gofan.co/app/events/149541

The students at the SPCSD were asked to write poems in recognition of Veteran's Day. Here are the poems that were selected as the three best!