The Hattiesburg Public School District is proud to announce that HHS Senior Parker Krag has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Parker, the son of Charlotte and Roy Krag and grandson of Lynn Grantham, was one of the first students from Mississippi to receive an appointment this year. Parker was nominated for appointment by Senators Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran and by Representative Steven Palazzo. Senator Wicker's Office made the formal…

Starting with the 2013-14 school year in August, Hattiesburg High School and N.R. Burger Middle School will be switching schedules. This means that Hattiesburg High School will start at 8:30a.m. and dismiss at 3:45p.m. N.R. Burger Middle School will begin at 7:30a.m. and dismiss at 2:45p.m. There will be no change…

STRINGS CAMP at William Carey this summer!



July 8 - 12 from 9am - Noon, for students in grades 1 - 6



Small and large group classes, fun enrichment activities, Suzuki strings, beginner music theory, and much more!…

Hattiesburg Forensics competed at the 2013 National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in San Antonio this past weekend. 100 schools representing 32 states competed at Saint Mary's Hall over the three day competition. HHS fielded six qualifiers and landed four in the final rounds of…

The Hattiesburg Public School District is proud to announce that HHS Senior Parker Krag has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Parker, the son of Charlotte and Roy Krag and grandson of Lynn Grantham, was one of the first students from Mississippi to receive an appointment…

Pre-K Registration begins today! Applications available at each elementary school. Completed applications are due at the HPSD Central Office on May 13. Only 25 applications per school and only 20 slots per school. Students will be interviewed and screened before assignments will be made.

Adam Barnes competed in the World of Elk's Music, Oratorical, and Beauty Pageant Competition on Sunday, May 5. This competition has four stages: local, district, regional, and national. The local contest was held at the Palmer's Crossing Community Center. Adam won 1st Place in the Music Competition on cello. He is…

HPSD District-Wide Kindergarten Registration May 9 & 10

May 9 at Hattiesburg High School (5:30-7:30pm)

May 10 at Harper-Wallin Family Education Center (9-11am)

What to Bring:

• Child's Birth Certificate
• Child's Social Security Card
• 2 proofs of residence (not Driver's License) 
• Immunization record

Students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2013.

For more info click…

HHS's Zaria Tillman's 300 meter hurdles time of 42.64 from the Region 3-6A track meet is the 9th fastest time in the United States! She has made the Clarion Ledger top performers list for the 3rd time this season; was also named MS athlete of the week once. She's currently ranked no. 1 in MS in the 100 meter…

The Hattiesburg High School Jazz Ensemble just released their first professional album. Copies are being sold for $10 through the band department. Contact Scott Johnson at scott.johnson@hattiesburgpsd.com or at 601-582-0147 to get a copy. 

Musicians:

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…

HHS Underclassmen Academic Awards Night

HHS Auditorium

May 2, 2013 at 6pm…

HPSD had six students compete in the state science fair at Jackson State University in March. Three students from HHS placed in their categories. Chris Jenkins and Andres Anzola are eligible to compete at the International Fair in May. The winners are:

Andres Anzola (2nd Place - Botany)



Ashley Brown (5th Place - Environmental Science)



Christopher Jenkins (6th Place -…

Next Tuesday, April 30, NR Burger and Hattiesburg High Strings will present the annual Spring Concert in Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium on the William Carey campus. The performance will begin at 6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a very special night with us!

On Friday, April 19, the HHS…

The Hattiesburg Library is hosting a gallery of student artwork created through the smART Program coordinated by Dianne Ellzey. Student artwork exemplifying a variety of health concepts will be displayed through May 13. 

We had such great participation from all of our elementary schools, they were split into two groups. 

Now through May 2, Hawkins, Woodley and Rowan students' artwork will be showcased at the Hattiesburg…