What an amazing morning! ☀️✨

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible women in our community who showed up bright and early today to greet our students with warm smiles, high fives, and words of encouragement.

A BIG Thank you for Mrs. Angie Maddox for supplying bracelets to be passed out to the students.

Alert Test Message & Call – Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Tate County School District will send a short test text and phone call from our one-way communication system (used for emergencies and important announcements).
• If you receive it: You are all set.
• If you do not receive it: Contact your child’s school to update your phone number in PowerSchool.

Note: Only parents and guardians listed in PowerSchool will receive this test.

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Hey parents and students! 👋 What’s your all-time favorite cafeteria lunch?

Check out today’s menu below and let us know what you're looking forward to most this week! 👇

Are you feeling overwhelmed by raising kids in the digital age?

Join us on August 31st at 6:00 PM at the Tate County District Office for our Bark Connected Communities Parent Night with guest speaker Adam Brooks!

Learn actionable tips on digital safety and screen time balance!

Aug 31, 2026 | 6 PM

574 Parkway St, Coldwater, MS

Contact: adamb@bark.us

🎉 Meet Your 2026–2027 East Tate Elementary PTO Board! ❤️🖤

We are incredibly excited to introduce the amazing parents who have stepped up to serve our school this year! These volunteers are giving their time, talents, and hearts to help make East Tate Elementary the very best it can be for our students, staff, and families.

Please join us in welcoming:
❤️ President: Kassie Isbell
🖤 Vice President: Crystal Romero
❤️ Treasurer: Brooke Busby
🖤 Secretary: Emily McCarver
❤️ Coordinator: Shelley Geer

This group is already hard at work planning ways to support our students, encourage our teachers, and create memorable experiences throughout the school year. We know that with the support of our incredible families and community, this is going to be an amazing year filled with opportunities, celebrations, and Wildcat pride!

Thank you to each of these ladies for their willingness to serve. Your dedication and love for East Tate Elementary do not go unnoticed, and we are so thankful to have you leading our PTO.

Here’s to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year! Together, we truly can make a BIG impact! ❤️🐾🖤

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A heartfelt THANK YOU to Independence Methodist Church for treating our East Tate Elementary staff to a delicious BBQ lunch before Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, July 28! As we prepared to welcome our Wildcat families back to campus, your generosity gave our staff the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal and fellowship together before a busy evening. It was such a thoughtful blessing and meant more to us than words can express. We cannot express enough gratitude for the love, encouragement, and support you continually show our school. Thank you for investing in our staff and helping us start this school year feeling appreciated and cared for. We are truly blessed to have such an amazing community standing behind East Tate Elementary. ❤️🖤 #ExcellenceTogetherEveryday #EastTateElementary #WildcatFamily #CommunitySupport

Today was such a fun day at East Tate Elementary! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated items for today’s staff giveaways! Your generosity made our day extra special. A special thank you to: ❤️ Mrs. Morgan Woods’ mother ❤️ Brianna Rines with Rines Educational Consulting and Dyslexia Center ❤️ The Lentzs with The Teacher Treasure Box ❤️ ALL of our wonderful anonymous donors Our staff had so much fun listening for their ticket numbers to be called over the intercom throughout the day! The excitement, smiles, and anticipation made for a great way to remind our team just how appreciated they are. Thank you for investing in the incredible people who pour into our students every single day. We are so grateful for a community that continues to support and encourage our Wildcat family. Your kindness and generosity do not go unnoticed, and we are truly blessed by each of you! #ExcellenceTogetherEveryday #EastTateElementary #WildcatFamily #ThankYou

📸❤️ Parents, we need your help! ❤️📸 We love seeing our Wildcat babies through your eyes! Whether it's Meet the Teacher, a first-day smile, a classroom picture, a photo with their teacher, or a special school moment, we want to see it all! As you capture those memories please share your favorite with us. Your pictures help us celebrate our students and showcase the amazing things happening at our school. We can’t wait to see all of our Wildcat smiles! 🖤❤️🐾 #EastTateElementary #WildcatPride #WildcatMoments #ExcellenceTogetherEveryDay

📚❤️ Tomorrow is the day, Wildcats! ❤️📚 The halls have been cleaned, the classrooms are ready, and our staff can’t wait to welcome all of our Wildcat babies back for an amazing new school year! Whether it’s your child’s very first day of kindergarten or they’re returning as one of our experienced Wildcats, we’re excited to see smiling faces, hear laughter fill the hallways, and begin another year of learning, growing, and making memories together. To our students: We have missed you and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll accomplish this year. To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your greatest treasures. We are honored to partner with you as we work together to help every child succeed. Here’s to a year filled with new friendships, exciting adventures, and Excellence Together Every Day! ❤️🖤 Welcome back, Wildcats! We can’t wait to see you in the morning! 🐾 #EastTateElementary #WelcomeBackWildcats #FirstDayOfSchool #ExcellenceTogetherEveryDay

📚🍎 Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here! ❤️🖤 We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcat families back for an exciting new school year! 📅 Tuesday, July 28 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM When you arrive, please enter through the Main Entrance first so we can help you get to your child’s classroom. 🎒 Don’t forget to bring your school supplies! This is a great opportunity to: ❤️ Meet your child’s teacher 🏫 Visit the classroom ✏️ Drop off school supplies 📸 Kick off an amazing school year together! We are looking forward to seeing all of our students and families as we begin another year of learning, growth, and success. Excellence Together Everyday! ❤️🖤

Today is the final day!
If you do not complete your student's registration today, please note that the system will close and will not reopen until August 5 by appointment only.
To schedule a registration appointment for your student after today, you will need to contact the District Office directly. Don't delay—let's get our students set up and ready for a smooth start to the school year on July 31!
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Stay connected with everything happening across Tate County School District, right from your phone!

Download our official district app to access real-time news, event calendars, dining menus, and direct messaging with teachers—all in one place. Make sure to turn on notifications so you never miss an important update!

Search "Tate County School District" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or scan the QR code on our graphics to get started today.
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The countdown to the new school year is on. Have you registered your student yet?
As a quick reminder, registration for all students will officially close on July 24 and will not reopen until August 5. Please ensure your child's registration is complete so they are ready for the first day of school on July 31.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please contact your child's school. Let's make sure everyone is set up for a fantastic year ahead!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence

The countdown to the new school year is on. Have you registered your student yet?
As a quick reminder, registration for all students will officially close on July 24 and will not reopen until August 5. Please ensure your child's registration is complete so they are ready for the first day of school on July 31.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please contact your child's school. Let's make sure everyone is set up for a fantastic year ahead!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence

The countdown to the new school year is on. Have you registered your student yet?
As a quick reminder, registration for all students will officially close on July 24 and will not reopen until August 5. Please ensure your child's registration is complete so they are ready for the first day of school on July 31.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please contact your child's school. Let's make sure everyone is set up for a fantastic year ahead!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence

🍎📚 Help Us Fill Our Classrooms with Smiles! ❤️🖤

Our amazing teachers have been busy creating their classroom wish lists as they prepare for an incredible school year. Every pencil, book, game, and classroom supply helps create a place where our students can learn, grow, and thrive.

If you’d like to support a teacher at East Tate Elementary, we’d love your help! Whether it’s purchasing one item or sharing a teacher’s wish list with others, every act of kindness makes a difference.

We will be continuing to share teacher's wish lists in the comment section as we get them.

Thank you to our wonderful families, community members, and local businesses for always showing up for our Wildcats. Your generosity helps make Excellence Together Every Day possible! ❤️🐾 #EastTateElementary #WildcatFamily #TeacherWishList #ExcellenceTogetherEveryDay

The countdown to the new school year is on. Have you registered your student yet?
As a quick reminder, registration for all students will officially close on July 24 and will not reopen until August 5. Please ensure your child's registration is complete so they are ready for the first day of school on July 31.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please contact your child's school. Let's make sure everyone is set up for a fantastic year ahead!
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence

🍎📚 Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here! 📚🍎 We are counting down the days until we welcome our Wildcats back to school! ❤️🖤🐾 Join us for Meet the Teacher Night on: 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM Come: ✏️ Meet your teacher 🏫 Find your classroom 🎒 Drop off school supplies 😊 Reconnect with friends 🎉 Get excited for an amazing school year! ⚠️ Important Reminder: Your student’s registration must be completed before Meet the Teacher Night in order for them to receive a class schedule. If you have not registered your child yet, please do so as soon as possible. We can’t wait to welcome our East Tate Elementary Wildcats and their families for another fantastic school year. See you on July 28!

📚 Attention East Tate Elementary Families! 📚 Please don’t wait until the last minute to complete your child’s school registration! 🗓️ School registration will CLOSE on July 24 and will NOT reopen until August 5. 🚨 Important: The first day of school is July 31, so registration will not be available when school begins. Without registration being completed your child will not have a schedule on Meet the Teacher night. If you have not registered your student yet, please do so before July 24 to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back for an amazing year! ❤️🖤🐾