You’re invited: Table Talk β€” A Night Out with the Superintendent

Join us on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for district updates and a conversation about where we’re headed.

Who: Families, students, staff, alumni, community partners
When: Tues., Sept. 9, 2025 β€’ 5:30 p.m.
Where: Aberdeen School District Central Office Boardroom
1100 W. Commerce St. Aberdeen, MS 39730

Also: Principals will be on hand to share campus updates.

Refreshments will be served.
We’d love to see you there. πŸ’™πŸΎ

#BulldawgPride #NightOutWithTheSuperintendent #SaddledUpForSuccess #CommunityStakeholders
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
table talk
πŸŽ‰ Student Appreciation Week is here!

All week long, we’re celebrating the heart of Aberdeen School District, our students. Drop a note of encouragement in the comments to keep our students inspired!

πŸ’™πŸΎ Once a Bulldawg, always a Bulldawg.

#BulldawgPride #SaddledUpForSuccess #AberdeenBulldawgs
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
student appreciation week
πŸΎπŸ† Bulldawg Attendance Leaders!

Leading the pack with pride and persistence!

Congratulations to Aberdeen Elementary with an outstanding 97% Average Daily Attendance, and Belle-Shivers Middle School with an impressive 96% ADA for September 4 and September 5, 2025! πŸ“…

Your commitment to showing up, learning, and giving your best every day makes Bulldawg Country stronger. Keep up the great work, every day counts! πŸ’™

#BulldawgPride #EveryDayCounts
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
ADA
ADA
πŸΎπŸ† Bulldawg Attendance Leaders!

Leading the pack with pride and persistence!

Congratulations to Aberdeen Elementary with an outstanding 95% Average Daily Attendance, Belle-Shivers Middle School with an impressive 97% ADA, and Aberdeen High School with a remarkable 95% ADA for September 2, 2025! πŸ“…

Your commitment to showing up, learning, and giving your best every day makes Bulldawg Country stronger. Keep up the great work, every day counts! πŸ’™

#BulldawgPride #EveryDayCounts
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
ADA
Testimony Tuesday Update

Due to testing, we’re pausing Testimony Tuesday this week. We’ll resume on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Thank you for encouraging our students and teachers. This week, we’re keeping the main thing the main thing: focus and doing our best.

See you next Tuesday for more stories that make ASD special. πŸ’™πŸΎ #BulldawgPride
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
BSMS GAMEDAY
Today, Tuesday, September 2, 2025

7th Grade β€” 5:30 PM
8th Grade β€” 6:30 PM
JV β€” 7:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets: Purchase on GoFan (digital only). https://gofan.co/event/4318820?schoolId=MS15933

Wear your blue, bring the noise, and show that #BulldawgPride. Let’s do this. πŸ’™πŸΎ
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
bulldawg football
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and a great time to start building #AttendanceAwareness, all year long!

Our pledge is to create a culture of attendance every month and every day, all year long.
#AttendanceAwareness #AttendanceMatters #SaddledUpForSuccess #OurASD
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
attendance challenge
πŸ’Ί Blue Chairback Seats β€” $25

Its GAME DAY! Get ready and support the Dawgs. Blue seats are $25 each. To purchase, contact Ms. Binder at Aberdeen High School. Limited quantityβ€”first come, first served.

πŸ’™πŸΎ #BulldawgPride
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
game day
πŸΎπŸ’™ This Week’s Dawg Dispatch is Here! πŸ’™πŸΎ

From classrooms full of creativity to Bulldogs shining in academics, arts, and athleticsβ€”you don’t want to miss the latest updates! πŸ“šπŸŽΆπŸˆ

Check out this week’s edition to see the highlights, celebrations, and upcoming events across the Aberdeen School District.

πŸ‘‰https://secure.smore.com/n/u24qx

#BulldawgPride #TheBulldogWay #NeverStopGrowing #SaddledUpForSuccess #TheDawgDispatch
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Dawg Dispatch
πŸΎπŸ† Bulldawg Attendance Leaders!

Leading the pack with pride and persistence!

Congratulations to Aberdeen Elementary with an outstanding 96% Average Daily Attendance, Belle-Shivers Middle School with an impressive 97% ADA, and Aberdeen High School with a remarkable 95% ADA for August 26, 2025! πŸ“…

Your commitment to showing up, learning, and giving your best every day makes Bulldawg Country stronger. Keep up the great work, every day counts! πŸ’™

#BulldawgPride #EveryDayCounts
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
ADA
πŸŽ₯It's #TestimonyTuesday in the Aberdeen School District!

Hear from Aberdeen Elementary School's Mrs. William, Patience, and Christian as they share their #VoicesFromTheTrail. πŸ’™πŸΎ

Watch the full video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/6Ug4zK2ayUY?feature=share

#SaddledUpForSuccess #OurASD #StandardofExcellence
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Testimony Tuesday
Week of August 25 - from the Office of Federal Programs

e-Tip: Partner with Your Child’s Teacher

Reach out early to introduce yourself. Let the teacher know you’re ready to support learning at home. Partnerships help students thrive!

#e-tips #SaddledUpForSuccess #OurASD
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Etip
πŸ’™πŸΎ Bulldog Strong, Bulldog Proud πŸΎπŸ’™

Every day in the Aberdeen School District, our students are learning, growing, and becoming the leaders of tomorrow. πŸ“šβœ¨

We believe in the power of persistence, the importance of community, and the Bulldog spirit that drives us forward. Together, as teachers, families, and community, we are shaping problem-solvers, lifelong learners, and productive citizens.

Let’s keep showing up, lifting each other up, and living out our motto:
β€œThe Right Way… Every Day… The Bulldog Way!” 🐾 Happy Monday!!

#BulldawgPride #TheBulldogWay #NeverStopGrowing #OurASD
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Monday Motivation

πŸΎπŸ’™ This Week’s Dawg Dispatch is Here! πŸ’™πŸΎ

From classrooms full of creativity to Bulldogs shining in academics, arts, and athletics, you don’t want to miss the latest updates! πŸ“šπŸŽΆπŸˆ

Check out this week’s edition to see the highlights, celebrations, and upcoming events across the Aberdeen School District.

πŸ‘‰ https://secure.smore.com/n/tmx38

#BulldawgPride #TheBulldogWay #NeverStopGrowing #SaddledUpForSuccess

3 months ago, Tasha Smith
The Dawg Dispatch
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Kaitlyn Hubbard
πŸ“£πŸΎ Meet the Bulldawgs 2025 πŸΎπŸ“£

Come out and kick off the season with us at Meet the Bulldawgs!

πŸ“… Thursday, August 21, 2025
πŸ•” 5:00 p.m.
πŸ“ Lester Miley Stadium
🎟 FREE Admission

✨ This is your chance to meet our athletes, coaches, and cheerleaders as we gear up for an exciting year of Aberdeen athletics. Let’s fill the stands and show our #BulldawgPride!

πŸ”’ Reminder: A clear bag policy is in effect for all Aberdeen School District athletic events.

We can’t wait to see our community together to celebrate and support our Bulldawgs! πŸΎπŸ’™

#MeetTheBulldawgs #BulldawgPride #AberdeenStrong
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Meet The Bulldawgs
πŸŽ₯ Testimony Tuesday starts NOW!

Our Superintendent shares what we believe in Aberdeen, every child, every day. πŸ’™πŸΎ

πŸ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z44COdsDlwA

#TestimonyTuesday #BulldawgPride #SaddledUpForSuccess #OurASD #PawsOnTheGround
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
Testimony Tuesday
πŸΎπŸ† Bulldawg Attendance Leaders!

Leading the pack with pride and persistence!

Congratulations to Aberdeen Elementary with an outstanding 96% Average Daily Attendance for August 15, 2025! πŸ“…

Your commitment to showing up, learning, and giving your best every day makes Bulldawg Country stronger. Keep up the great work, every day counts! πŸ’™β€οΈ

#BulldawgPride #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceLeaders #SaddledUpForSuccess
3 months ago, Tasha Smith
ADA
MDE announces nine regional literacy meetings for families of K-3 students

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education will host nine regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 9-23, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade.

At the meetings, families will receive an overview of the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA), the state law concerning literacy and assessment, as well as strategies that can be used at home to help students improve their reading skills. The LBPA focuses on prevention and intervention to help children develop the reading skills required for fourth grade. Family engagement is also a critical component of students’ reading success.

Session time at all locations is 6-7 p.m. No registration is required. Check out family resources: strongreadersms.com.

Families in all surrounding communities are invited to attend regardless of the location.

See dates and location of sessions below:

Sept. 9 – Central Services Boardroom, 5 East South St. in Hernando
Sept. 9 – Bates Elementary, 3180 McDowell Road Ext. in Jackson
Sept. 9 – Artis T. Williams, Sr. City Auditorium, 901 Monroe St. in Vicksburg
Sept. 9 – Nora Davis Elementary, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave. in Laurel
Sept. 16 – D.M. Smith Elementary, 715 S Martin Luther King Dr. in Cleveland
Sept. 16 – Family Education Center, 3524 Prentiss Ave. in Moss Point
Sept. 16 – Reeves Elementary School, 214 Augustine Dr. in Long Beach
Sept. 18 – Shirley Elementary, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd. in Jackson
Sept. 23 – Brandon Central Office Boardroom, 2630 McArthur Dr. in Columbus
4 months ago, Tasha Smith
MDE literacy strategies
Today is the last day for students to register for Canopy’s Youth Ambassador Program (YAP), and join the many students and peers who have already registered!

Dates & Registration:

Who: Students entering Grades 7–12
Registration Period: Now – August 15, 2025 (today is the last day to register)
Program Duration: September 2025 – May 2026
Registration Link: mycanopy.org/youth-ambassadors
Benefits for Students:

Learn how to navigate the Hope Highway and apply hope science to their daily lives
Engage in community service through volunteer work and needs drives
Build professional and leadership skills for their resumes
Connect with peers, local leaders and Canopy mentors
Participate in fun and purposeful monthly events
4 months ago, Tasha Smith
Canopy Youth Ambassadors