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Philadelphia High School Senior, Bre’lon Tanksley, had the distinct honor of attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Retreat this past weekend, an event known for its transformative leadership development experience. Bre’lon was sponsored by the Philadelphia Rotary Club and had the opportunity to connect with fellow emerging leaders from across the region, learning valuable leadership lessons and forming lasting bonds.

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia Elementary School is proud to announce that fifth-grade student MJ Spurlock has been elected president of the Mississippi State Elementary Beta Club. Spurlock’s victory follows a successful campaign centered around this year’s Beta theme, “Beta: Radiate,” and his slogan, “Radiate and Rock – I always wanted a PRESIDENT just like you.” He was elected by his peers in a statewide vote, marking a significant accomplishment for the young student and his school.

Philadelphia, MS – Philadelphia High School celebrated the athletic achievements of three outstanding student-athletes during its College Signing Day event held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. The ceremony recognized the dedication and hard work of these exceptional students as they take the next step in their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level.

The Philadelphia Public School District is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of two prestigious awards from the Mississippi School Boards Association (MSBA), a testament to the district’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence and student success.

Students from Philadelphia High School participated in the Martin Luther King Banquet

Mrs. Cumberland's Advanced Placement (AP)® students, Alex Walker, Mandela Middleton, and Quan Clemons, attended a three-day seminar with Jackson State University and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum for the MLK weekend (January 17-19). The students were chosen to participate in The Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Winter Program.

The Philadelphia Public School District is thrilled to announce a significant and historic advancement in academic performance, as it has achieved a “B” rating for the 2023-24 school year and is considered to be a High Performing School District according to the Mississippi Department of Education. This achievement marks a dramatic turnaround for the district, which was classified as a failing district in 2019 and has made remarkable strides to reach this new milestone.

Philadelphia Elementary School student Jeston Savage is headed to a national youth leadership forum in Texas this summer.

In a gesture of goodwill and commitment to community health and safety, former New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer and Philadelphia High School Alum, Fred McAfee, in collaboration with the New Orleans Saints organization, has generously donated two life-saving defibrillators to Philadelphia High School.