Aberdeen School District

Remember, all Aberdeen School District schools and offices will be closed Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025. Enjoy the long holiday weekend! 💐🤩 Students will return to learn on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

After Monday's 3rd grade ELA Intensive Instruction block, the annual 3rd Grade Reading Assessment Parade was held at 1:00 p.m. The AES students and teachers made signs and stood in the hallway, encouraging the 3rd graders to do their best on their assessments yesterday and today. After the parade, we presented our students/mentees with gifts and words of encouragement.

We are pleased to announce that for Aberdeen Elementary School, Delauren Buckingham, a 4th-grade student, has been selected for recognition on April 14, 2025, as the Rotary Club Student of the Month. Highlights of Delauren’s Achievements: Achieved a perfect score on the Math MAAP 2024 Exceeded the 85% AR goal with an average score of 93% each 9 weeks Scored proficient or advanced on all four benchmark assessments In addition to these accomplishments, Delauren is known for being an eager helper to peers and teachers, consistently demonstrating a problem-solving mindset. He is highly attentive to his academics and approaches school optimistically and enthusiastically.

📚🎉 Congratulations, Aberdeen Elementary School! 🎉📚 AES students read a jaw-dropping 1,094,750 words last week! Your commitment to literacy and learning is truly inspiring. Keep turning those pages, young scholars — the sky's the limit! 🚀 #AESReadsBig #LiteracyLeaders #BulldawgPride #ReadersAreLeaders

🐾 PAWS on the Ground at Belle-Shivers Middle School! 🐾 Dr. Pastchal-Smith and our Aberdeen School District Central Office Directors had their PAWS on the Ground today at Belle-Shivers Middle School, showing support for students and teachers as they gear up for the MAAP Assessment. From encouragement to presence, our leadership team is all in—because student success starts with strong support. Let’s finish strong, Bulldawgs! 💙📚✏️ #PAWSOnTheGround #MAAPReady #BulldawgPride #BSMSStrong #EveryStudentEveryDay

🎉 Congratulations to Belle-Shivers Middle School! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Belle-Shivers Middle School has been awarded three PREPS Achievement Awards for outstanding performance on the 2024 State Assessment! 🏆📚✏️ 🏅 5th Grade ELA Achievement Award 🏅 7th Grade ELA Achievement Award 🏅 7th Grade Math Achievement Award These PREPS (Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools) awards are given to schools whose performance growth is at least twice the state average—a remarkable achievement that speaks to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Belle-Shivers Middle School was recognized at last night’s Board Meeting for this outstanding honor. We are so proud of their commitment to academic excellence! 💙🐾 Keep up the great work, BSMS! #BSMSPride #PREPSAwards2024 #AcademicExcellence #BulldawgPride #BulldawgStrong

Keep pushing. Keep growing. Keep believing.💙 Every day is a new chance to rise, to learn, and to become even stronger than yesterday. Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or community member—your effort matters, and your impact is real. Let’s finish this semester with purpose and pride. Success is the only option. 🐾 #BulldawgStrong #BulldawgPride #SuccessIsTheOnlyOption #PawsOnTheGround

🎉 Congratulations to Aberdeen Elementary School! 🎉 At last night’s board meeting, AES was awarded the Average Daily Attendance Trophy and Banner for having the highest attendance in the district for the month of March—with an impressive 95.59% attendance rate! 🏆📅 This achievement is a testament to the commitment of our students, families, and staff in making school attendance a top priority. Way to go, AES! Keep showing up and showing out! 💙🐾 #AttendanceMatters #BulldawgPride #AESStrong #EveryDayCounts #PawsOnTheGround

🎉 Congratulations to A. Hazzle and P. Cox! 🎉 At last night’s board meeting, these outstanding students were awarded goodie bags and Bulldawg Certificates in recognition of their 2nd Place win in Medical Technology at the Technology Student Association State Conference—and for advancing to the National Competition! 🏆🧪💻 Their hard work, innovation, and true Bulldawg tenacity have earned them a place among the best in the state and beyond. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments—go represent us well on the national stage! 💙🐾 #BulldawgPride #StudentSuccess #TSA2025 #FutureLeaders #BulldawgStrong #PawsOnTheGround

🐾💙 Happy National Assistant Principal Week! 💙🐾 This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible Assistant Principals across the Aberdeen School District for the leadership, heart, and dedication they bring to our schools every single day. Whether supporting students, guiding staff, handling challenges, or simply being a steady presence, our APs are always ready to put their paws on the ground and do whatever it takes to help our schools succeed. 👏 Thank you for all you do to keep our Bulldawg family strong! #AssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYouAPs #BulldawgStrong #BulldawgPride #PawsOnTheGround

AES Students Reach Over 3 Million Words Read! This week, Aberdeen Elementary students read an impressive 3,372,140 words through their AR program! It is imperative that students are reading their AR books and taking tests weekly to support comprehension and continued growth. At Aberdeen Elementary School, the goal is to foster a lifelong love of reading in every student, and the daily efforts of the faculty and staff make that possible.

📚💙 Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! 💙📚 Today, we celebrate the amazing librarians who bring stories to life, spark curiosity, and help our students grow into lifelong learners. Whether it’s finding the perfect book, guiding research, or creating a welcoming space to read and explore—our school librarians do it all! 📖✨ Thank you for being the heart of our libraries and champions of literacy in every school. Your impact reaches far beyond the shelves! Let’s give a big shout-out to our incredible librarians—drop a thank-you in the comments below! 👇 #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #ThankYouLibrarians #BulldawgPride #BulldawgReaders #PawsOnTheGround

💙 Blue for a Cause 💙 Today, our Central Office staff proudly wore blue in support of Child Abuse Awareness Month. By standing together, we raise awareness, show support for children and families, and reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, nurturing environments for every child. #BlueForKids #ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth #AberdeenCares #ProtectOurChildren #BulldawgPride

🎉 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our students, teachers, and schools with heart, dedication, and a whole lot of Bulldawg pride! 🐾💙 From guiding small groups to providing one-on-one support, from the classroom to the playground, you make a difference every single day—and our schools simply wouldn’t be the same without you. 💬 Join us in thanking our paraprofessionals for their hard work, patience, and commitment to helping every student succeed. Your impact is powerful, and today, we honor YOU! 📚👏 #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYou #BulldawgStrong #AberdeenPride #PawsOnTheGround

📚🏆 Congratulations to Aberdeen Elementary School’s ReadBowl Champions! 🏆📚 We are so proud of our K–4th grade students who participated in ReadBowl, a global reading competition that brought out the best in our young readers! 🌎📖 Whether reading at home, in the classroom, or being read to—every minute counted toward success, and our students rose to the challenge. 👏 A huge congratulations to our winners (featured in the first photo), and a big shout-out to all students who logged minutes and gave their very best effort. Your love for reading is truly inspiring! 💙🐾 Thank you to our dedicated teachers and supportive families for encouraging our students on this reading journey. Keep turning those pages, Bulldawgs—your hard work and enthusiasm are leading the way! 📚✨ ~ From AES Facebook page...

✈️ Exciting News for Aberdeen School District! ✈️ Congratulations to our students in the Aberdeen High School Flight Academy! We are thrilled to announce that Aberdeen School District has officially unveiled the first aircraft in the State of Mississippi for High School students. This incredible investment will support our students in earning aviation hours and mechanic certifications. This incredible investment will open new doors for our students, providing hands-on experience in the world of aviation.

Attention Aberdeen School District Families and Staff: Due to forecasted inclement weather during morning arrival time, all Aberdeen School District schools and the Central Office will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Monday, March 31, 2025. Schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please stay safe and continue to monitor district communications for any further updates.

🥎 It’s GAMEDAY! 🥎 Come out and support our Aberdeen Lady Dawgs as they take on the East Webster Wolverines! 📍 Who: Lady Dawgs vs. Wolverines @home 📅 Today | 📣March 27, 2025 🎟️ Scan the QR code to grab your tickets via GoFan! Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud. Go Lady Dawgs! 💙🐾

⏰💼 One Last Clock-Out... A Legacy of Leadership Support 💼⏰ Today marked a bittersweet milestone as our incredible Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Mrs. Gladney, clocked out for the very last time. With grace, professionalism, and unwavering dedication, she’s been the quiet force behind the scenes — keeping the wheels turning, the details aligned, and the work moving forward with excellence. Her loyalty, wisdom, and steady presence have been gifts not just to district leadership but to every one of us who had the privilege of working alongside her. As she enters this next chapter, we celebrate her years of faithful service and wish her the rest, joy, and adventure that retirement brings. Thank you for everything — your legacy will continue to inspire us. 💐 #OneLastClockOut #ThankYouForEverything #AberdeenProud #RetirementWellEarned #PawsOnTheGround #OurASD

🎉 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN at Aberdeen Elementary School! 🎉 Be the first to register and secure your exclusive "Kindergarten, Here I Come!" yard sign – perfect for celebrating your little learner’s big milestone! Let’s get ready for an exciting new adventure in learning. ✏️📚 ➡️ Register tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and help us welcome the next class of future Bulldawgs! 🐾 #AESKindergarten #FutureBulldawg #BulldawgProud