Celebrate Our August Educator & Staff Honorees! 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding educators and staff members who made August a fantastic month at East Tate Elementary! Please join us in celebrating:
🍎 Teachers of the Month:
Mrs. Blair
Mr. Smith
⭐ Staff Member of the Month:
Ms. White
Thank you all for your extraordinary dedication, hard work, and the positive energy you bring to our school community every single day. We appreciate everything you do for our students and staff!
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding educators and staff members who made August a fantastic month at East Tate Elementary! Please join us in celebrating:
🍎 Teachers of the Month:
Mrs. Blair
Mr. Smith
⭐ Staff Member of the Month:
Ms. White
Thank you all for your extraordinary dedication, hard work, and the positive energy you bring to our school community every single day. We appreciate everything you do for our students and staff!
🌴 Roar into Homecoming Week! 🌴
Get ready for "Rumble in the Jungle" Homecoming Dress-Up Days happening September 21 – September 25! Here’s what to wear each day:
🦜 Monday: Birds of a Feather (Twin Day)
🐆 Tuesday: Hunter or Prey (Camo vs. Animal Print)
🍌 Wednesday: Go Bananas (Wacky Tacky)
🐾 Thursday: Wildcats Sleep Tonight (Pajama Day)
🏈 Friday: Spirit Day (Red & Black / HOCO Shirt)
Start planning your outfits now, and let’s show that Wildcat spirit! ❤️🖤 #Homecoming #RumbleInTheJungle #WildcatSpirit
Get ready for "Rumble in the Jungle" Homecoming Dress-Up Days happening September 21 – September 25! Here’s what to wear each day:
🦜 Monday: Birds of a Feather (Twin Day)
🐆 Tuesday: Hunter or Prey (Camo vs. Animal Print)
🍌 Wednesday: Go Bananas (Wacky Tacky)
🐾 Thursday: Wildcats Sleep Tonight (Pajama Day)
🏈 Friday: Spirit Day (Red & Black / HOCO Shirt)
Start planning your outfits now, and let’s show that Wildcat spirit! ❤️🖤 #Homecoming #RumbleInTheJungle #WildcatSpirit
Let's go Wildcats! 🐾
Sadly, we have to cancel tonight's parent night at the Tate County District Office with Bark Technologies. Parents and Guardians, we will be sending out more information through text and phone calls. #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
What a fantastic start to our morning! 🌟
We were so blessed to have our wonderful Seniors on the Move on campus bright and early today to give our students the warmest welcome as they arrived. Their smiling faces, high-fives, and words of encouragement brought so much joy to our morning drop-off routine.
Thank you, Seniors on the Move, for investing your time and love into our school community and starting our students’ day off on such a positive note! 🚌✨
We were so blessed to have our wonderful Seniors on the Move on campus bright and early today to give our students the warmest welcome as they arrived. Their smiling faces, high-fives, and words of encouragement brought so much joy to our morning drop-off routine.
Thank you, Seniors on the Move, for investing your time and love into our school community and starting our students’ day off on such a positive note! 🚌✨
We can't wait to see everyone for Goodies with Grands. This event is being hosted by the PTO.
Get your Indy HoCo shirt before it's too late! Order forms should come home with students today. Orders should be turned in to Ms. Hadley at the high school. ET students can turn forms in to their homeroom teachers. Please do not comment here in an effort to place an order. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Hadley.
🌺🏈 LEI OUT THE BLUE DEVILS! 🏈🌺
Our IHS Wildcats are hitting the road Friday and traveling to Water Valley! ❤️🖤
🌺 Show your Wildcat spirit by wearing your Hawaiian gear Friday, then go out and cheer on our Wildcats under the Friday night lights!
Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Let’s go, Wildcats! ❤️🖤🐾🏈
📣❤️🖤 WILDCAT FAMILIES & SUPPORTERS! 🖤❤️📣
The Independence Junior High Cheerleaders are kicking off our T-Shirt Fundraiser! 🐾🎀
Show your Wildcat Pride while helping support our cheerleaders throughout the year! Every purchase helps provide funding for team needs, and we are so thankful for everyone who continues to support our girls! ❤️
👕 Wildcat T-Shirts — $25
🖤 Wildcat Sweatshirts — $35
➕ Sizes over XL — add $3
📅 Orders and payment are due Friday, September 4th! Be sure to get yours turned in by the deadline!
Whether you’re cheering from the stands, supporting your favorite cheerleader, or just love representing the WILDCATS, we appreciate every single order! 🐾
Thank you for supporting the IJH Cheerleaders and helping us represent our school with PRIDE, SPIRIT & ENTHUSIASM! 📣❤️🖤
The Independence Junior High Cheerleaders are kicking off our T-Shirt Fundraiser! 🐾🎀
Show your Wildcat Pride while helping support our cheerleaders throughout the year! Every purchase helps provide funding for team needs, and we are so thankful for everyone who continues to support our girls! ❤️
👕 Wildcat T-Shirts — $25
🖤 Wildcat Sweatshirts — $35
➕ Sizes over XL — add $3
📅 Orders and payment are due Friday, September 4th! Be sure to get yours turned in by the deadline!
Whether you’re cheering from the stands, supporting your favorite cheerleader, or just love representing the WILDCATS, we appreciate every single order! 🐾
Thank you for supporting the IJH Cheerleaders and helping us represent our school with PRIDE, SPIRIT & ENTHUSIASM! 📣❤️🖤
A new Meal Application must be completed every school year. Save time by listing all your students on a single application!
Apply Online Now: Scan the QR code below or visit www.myschoolapps.com.
Important Dates & Details:
Grace Period Ends September 11, 2026: Complete your application now to ensure there is no interruption in your meal benefits.
Paper Applications: Now available at the school main office if you prefer not to apply online.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
Apply Online Now: Scan the QR code below or visit www.myschoolapps.com.
Important Dates & Details:
Grace Period Ends September 11, 2026: Complete your application now to ensure there is no interruption in your meal benefits.
Paper Applications: Now available at the school main office if you prefer not to apply online.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
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
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
🔬 Hands-On Science in Mrs. Hudson’s Class! 🧪
Our young scientists in Mrs. Hudson’s class have been busy exploring, testing, and making exciting discoveries!
Here is a look at what we've been working on:
The Great Gummy Worm Experiment: Using the scientific method, students made predictions and observed what happens to a gummy worm after being immersed in water for 24 hours. The results were mind-blowing! 🐛💦
Penny Surface Tension Challenge: How many drops of water can fit on a single penny? Our students put surface tension to the test—and some were amazed to squeeze over 100 drops onto one coin before it spilled! 🪙💧
We love seeing our students ask big questions, test their hypotheses, and learn through hands-on discovery. Great job, future scientists! 👏✨
Our young scientists in Mrs. Hudson’s class have been busy exploring, testing, and making exciting discoveries!
Here is a look at what we've been working on:
The Great Gummy Worm Experiment: Using the scientific method, students made predictions and observed what happens to a gummy worm after being immersed in water for 24 hours. The results were mind-blowing! 🐛💦
Penny Surface Tension Challenge: How many drops of water can fit on a single penny? Our students put surface tension to the test—and some were amazed to squeeze over 100 drops onto one coin before it spilled! 🪙💧
We love seeing our students ask big questions, test their hypotheses, and learn through hands-on discovery. Great job, future scientists! 👏✨
🚒 Sound the alarms—Math is on fire in Mrs. Moore’s Class! 🧯
Last week, her students stepped into the boots of real-world heroes for Firefighter Week during our latest classroom transformation! 👨🚒👩🚒
Students discovered how firefighters use math every single day on the job—from calculating hose pressure to measuring distance and problem-solving under pressure. Learning math has never been so exciting!
A HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteer firefighters who visited our classes on Friday to share their experiences and show our students how real-life math saves lives. We appreciate your service to our community and your support of our future leaders! ❤️🧯
#ClassroomTransformation #MathIsEverywhere #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouHeroes #FutureLeaders
Last week, her students stepped into the boots of real-world heroes for Firefighter Week during our latest classroom transformation! 👨🚒👩🚒
Students discovered how firefighters use math every single day on the job—from calculating hose pressure to measuring distance and problem-solving under pressure. Learning math has never been so exciting!
A HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteer firefighters who visited our classes on Friday to share their experiences and show our students how real-life math saves lives. We appreciate your service to our community and your support of our future leaders! ❤️🧯
#ClassroomTransformation #MathIsEverywhere #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouHeroes #FutureLeaders
📱🐾 ETE Technology Night is TOMORROW!
Join us Monday, August 24th from 5:00–7:00 PM in the ETE Gym for help with PowerSchool and the TCSD App!
Don’t forget to bring your cellphone! ❤️🖤
We’re here to help our Wildcat families stay connected! 🐾
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.
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.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
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.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
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! 👇
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
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! ❤️🐾🖤
#EastTateElementary #WildcatPride #ETEPTO #ExcellenceTogetherEveryday #TogetherWeCanMakeABigImpact
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! ❤️🐾🖤
#EastTateElementary #WildcatPride #ETEPTO #ExcellenceTogetherEveryday #TogetherWeCanMakeABigImpact
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
