The Port Gibson High School boys’ basketball game against Jefferson County will be played Tuesday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m., in the Port Gibson High school gym. No visiting spectators, including employees, will be allowed into the game; however, the game will be live-streamed on the district’s website for your viewing pleasure.  Two tickets will be sold to the parents of each player. Only two family members per player will be admitted and you must have a ticket. Children, ages 5and up will be permitted to attend the game and will be counted as one of the two family members.  No children under the age of 5 will be admitted into the game.  Masks are required to be worn at all times while at the game.

The board approved for all students to return to virtual instruction beginning Friday, January 22 through February 1. All staff, with the exception of A W Watson, will report to their worksite at their regularly scheduled time. Staff members at A W Watson will telework during this period and the school will be closed to staff and the public. Hybrid instruction will resume on February 2 for all school sites. Meals will continue to be delivered during the time of virtual learning in the same manner.

The Claiborne County School District is grateful for the continued support of Mr. Jeffrey Wilson of North America Security Services.  Recently, Mr. Wilson expanded his philanthropic efforts in the CCSD by paying the usage fee for four (4) students at AWWES.  Additionally, he purchased three (3) workout benches with wheels for the PGHS Football Team and outfitted the PGHS Basketball Team with blazers and tennis shoes.

 A warm and sincere “thank you” is extended to Mr. Jeffrey from the CCSD administration, faculty, staff, and students.   We applaud your sustained efforts to give back to the Claiborne County School District.

The Claiborne County Emergency Management Agency donated 24 cases (288 gallons) of hand sanitizer for students and staff.  “During this worldwide pandemic, we appreciate the generosity of community agencies who partner with us to ensure the safety of our students and staff,” commented Dr. Nonya Thrasher, Interim Superintendent of Education.

 The school district administrative staff would like to thank the Claiborne County Emergency Management team for their generosity and continued partnership to support the safety and well-being of our students and staff members.

The Claiborne County School District received a donation of 250 chairs from Alcorn State University.  The chairs, which are covered with purple upholstery, have back and seat cushions to provide comfort and support.

 The school district administrative staff would like to thank Alcorn State University for the generosity and partnership to support the needs of our students and staff.

Due to the rapidly rising burden of COVID-19 cases, excessive hospitalizations, and the high risk of COVID-19 infection in the community, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is issuing the following Public Health Guidance.

All residents of Mississippi should avoid any social gathering that includes individuals outside of the nuclear family or household. MSDH recommends that Mississippians only participate in work, school, or other absolutely essential activities.

MSDH recommends that all Mississippians protect themselves and their families by avoiding public or social gatherings such as the following:

• Social events or parties
• Family gatherings outside of the household or nuclear family
• Weddings
• Funerals (other than close family and preferably outdoors)
• Sporting events
• In-person church services

Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH
State Health Officer

Claiborne County School District Receives $250,000 Grant

The Claiborne County School District has received a $250,000 grant from School-Based Healthcare Solutions Network, Inc. SBHSN is a private grant-giving organization that finds and supports under-resourced public schools and public charter schools to implement and expand
access to quality behavioral health and general pediatric services on school campuses. The grant
funding will occur during the 2021-2022 school year and is for children living in rural and urban
communities.

SBHSN will provide mental healthcare, care coordination, evidence-based behavioral health, and social-emotional support services to students identified as meeting Early Warning Indicators
(EWIs) via Telehealth or on school campuses, once traditional educational services resume.

The Claiborne County School District is very grateful for the grant and looks forward to utilizing
the funds to assist our students.

CCSD Parent Academy Sessions Scheduled for November 

The Claiborne County School District is proud to present November Sessions of Parent Training Academy. These events are scheduled to start Thursday, November 05, 2020. Register by clicking HERE! Click on the above link for more details. 

CCSD Extends Summer Meals Program Through December 2020

The Claiborne County School District Child Nutrition Department applied for a waiver and was approved to extend the Summer Food Service Program through December 2020 or until USDA funds run out. This program allows the district to serve children 18 years of age and under, even if they are not enrolled in the Claiborne County School District.

Meals are being delivered in the community on Regular Bus Routes.

Please ensure your child/children pick up his/her free meals. We want to give all students the opportunity to receive a nutritious meal. Let us all get on board to make sure our children enjoy a healthy balanced meal each day.

Distance Learning Instructional Work Packets 

Click here to download the CCSD Instructional packets for the First 3 weeks of School. Aug 17-September 04. The packets will be issued on Thursday 8/13 and Friday 8/14 from 8:30-3PM at each school site as well.

The Claiborne County School District Administration Has Approved Two (2) Reopening Schedules

The Claiborne County School District Administration has approved two (2) reopening schedules, a HYBRID SCHEDULE and a DISTANCE LEARNING SCHEDULE. Parents have the option to choose from the two approved options plans. A brief description of each plan is below. Once parents opt in to the plan of their choosing, the opposite schedule will no longer be an option for the Fall semester (August-December).