Brianna Luckett, Ariana Redeemer and Kayla Theodore won 1st place and brought home GOLD medals from the state FCCLA meeting in Jackson, MS. They competed in the Chapter Service Project Display competition with their project: “When Will It STOP?” - a look at domestic abuse.

Kayla, Ariana and Brianna will now represent the great state of MISSISSIPPI at the NATIONAL FCCLA MEETING in Orlando in July. Congratulations to these Early Childhood Education students - way to represent…

On February 17 four students from Hattiesburg High School participated in the Health Occupation Students of American (HOSA) District Competition at South Jones High School. The following students competed in the Nursing Assistant category: Kera'shema Tillman, Dendrick Hurd, and Keiara Williams. Chloe Paige competed in Prepared Speaking.  Dendrick Hurd placed 3rd ; Keiara Williams placed 2nd and Chloe Paige placed 5th. These students have advanced to State Competition which…

Go Tigers! The HHS Lady Tigers are heading to the Semi-Finals of the State Championship vs Southaven at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. The winner of tonight's game plays in the 6A State Championship Game on Saturday.

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Congratulations to Dr. Edna Thomas Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Curriculum and Instruction. The Hattiesburg Association of Educational Office Professionals recently surprised her with the announcement that she has been selected as the 2012 Administrator of The Year by the Mississippi…

7th, 8th & 9th Grade students from NR Burger and HHS participated in a Career Fair hosted at the Hattiesburg Public Schools Transploreum. Businesses, colleges, and organizations from around the Pine Belt met with the students and explained the careers available in their particular field. Students were given some examples of how the things they learn in school can be applied in a variety of careers. The event was…

HPSD Drop Out Prevention Specialist Danette McAlexander (far left) and Patricia King (far right), Vice President of Community Affairs from the First Bank shared information regarding banking and credit cards to Pricilla Smith's ACT Prep…

Hattiesburg HS finished 3rd at Harvard in Dramatic Interpretation.  There were over 400 entries in the event. HHS Senior Denardo Williams performed on the Sanders Theatre stage-Memorial Hall in Cambridge and became the first Mississippi student to finish in the top three of any event at…

Jorge Ivan Gonzalez, a teacher and conductor with the Hattiesburg Public School District strings program, has been appointed conductor of the 2012 Mississippi All-State Orchestra. Mr. Gonzalez will be conducting a group of the best young musicians from the state of Mississippi. The event will take place on March 23…

Hattiesburg Public Schools is seeking feedback from the community and parents about the new Sexual Education Curriculum required by the state to be taught in all public schools beginning in the 2012-13 School Year. Feedback and input are welcomed from any and all parents and interested members of the Hattiesburg Community. There will be opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback, both verbal and written, at a public forum in March (date to be determined). Comments and feedback from…

WEDNESDAY, FEB 29 at 6:30pm

HHS Lady Tigers Basketball Team won their first-ever South State Championship on Saturday with a win over Forest Hill. They are now headed to face North State runner-up Southaven in the in the semi-finals of the State Championships on Feb 29 at 6:30pm at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson!

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Hattiesburg High School is hosting a FAFSA Day on Saturday, Feb 11 at 2pm in the Multipurpose Room. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) determines how much Federal grant money, work study, and student loans a student can receive for college. Financial aid representatives from USM and PRCC will be available to help parents and students with the forms. Students will need to bring their parents' federal tax return or W-2 form. State tax returns may be required for completing…

This week the HPSD Technology Department along with selected teachers attended the 2012 Mississippi Educational Computing Association’s Conference in Jackson, Mississippi. Music Teacher, James Dean from Rowan Elementary presented A 21^st Century Music Classroom and Elvira…

The 25th Hub City Classic Speech and Debate Invitational begins today on the HHS campus! Schools from across the country including California, Nebraska, Colorado, South Carolina, Washington, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and more have converged in Hattiesburg for this incredible event. Representatives from college forensics programs will also be on hand to recruit the over 500 students competing in various interpretation/acting and debate events.

Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny L. DuPree…

GattiTown at 4600 Hardy St. is hosting a fundraising night for HHS DECA tonight (Thursday, Feb 2) from 4:30 - 8:30pm. Stop in, eat, and play to help us raise money to get to DECA State Competition. GattiTown will donate a portion of your purchase – It’s that easy! Thank you for your…

Seven seniors on the HHS Football team signed letters to play with colleges around the state today. Coach Dickerson said this is one of his main objectives as a coach: to help his students continue their education at the next level. 

"I want to see our players be able to use football to continue on in college and become successful young men," Dickerson said. "I want them to take advantage of this opportunity and use it to its fullest potential. I am very proud of…

The Hub City Classic kicks off on Thursday night with the annual Soup & Scenes! The Forensics Department will serve dinner at 6pm in the cafeteria on Thursday followed by performances on the Mainstage by varsity speech students.  If you want to…