Each year we recognize some of the outstanding individuals who give of themselves and their time to benefit the students of the Hattiesburg Public School District. They exemplify the best of our district and the commitment to see Today’s Learners become Tomorrow’s Leaders. To them we offer our humble thanks and respect. Often they work long hours, unseen by others, because they want the absolute best for children. We are honored to work alongside them, as co-workers, partners and…

Two of the HPSD strings faculty recently passed National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards, 2012. Daniela Pardo, Burger Middle School and Hattiesburg High, and Blanca Berdion, Lillie Burney Elementary and Grace Christian Elementary, received passing scores and are now National Board Certified…

Thames – Monday, Aug 13 – 5:30pm  (PreK - 2nd)

Thames – Tues, Aug 14 - 5:30pm  (3rd - 6th)

HHS – Tue, Aug 21 – 6pm

Lillie Burney – Mon, Aug 27 – 6pm

Rowan – Thurs, Aug 23 – 6pm

Grace Christian – Tues, Aug 28 – 6pm

Hawkins – Thurs, Aug 23 – 6pm

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On Friday, Jan 27, Lillie Burney Elementary hosted a variety of displays and activities care of NASA's Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis. Students got to see robotics demonstrations, some interesting properties of liquid nitrogen, the effects of ultra-violet rays, how astronauts eat and live in space, and had their picture taken with Orbie - the giant inflatable astronaut. Students were joined by Superintendent James Q. Bacchus and Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny L.…

Recently representatives from Nicholson & Co. presented a donation check in the amount of $250 to the Lillie Burney PINK (Pretty, Intelligent, Nice, & Kind) Organization.  PINK seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young girls by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves. The goal is to enrich the lives of these girls through mentorship, cultural exploration, and public service.  PINK is very grateful to Nicholson…

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as “Student POWER Award” recipients. The “Student POWER Award” program is part of NASP’s ongoing effort to help school psychologists promote children’s success in school and life, to help colleagues and parents redefine student success, and to highlight students’ exceptional efforts and individual achievements. In general, a NASP “Student POWER Award” recipient demonstrates one or more of the following…

Mr. Bacchus accepted a $2,000 donation from the ADP's Leadership Pine Belt 2011 Team 1 today (Aug 31). They presented the check at Lillie Burney and took time to visit with Lillie Burney's Pre-K students. 

The Area Development Partnership’s Leadership Pinebelt 2011 Team 1 hosted the “Drive @ 5: The Ultimate Back-To-School Supply Drive”, an extension of Live @ Five Productions, LLC’s: Live @ 5 downtown concert series, on July 29th, at Town…

On July 22, Shannon Smith, a Special Education Teacher at Lillie Burney Elementary, received the (ARC) The Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year Award at a ceremony in Jackson.

She has been teaching for 5 years; at Lillie Burney for…