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Clinton Public School District honors 2012-2013 retirees

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Wednesday, May 15th, 12:38 pm

CLINTON — The Clinton Public School District on Tuesday, May 14, honored its retiring employees.

“It’s been a joy and a privilege working with these outstanding faculty and staff,” said Dr. Phil Burchfield, superintendent. “Through the years, they have touched the lives of thousands of students, and their contributions to our community cannot be measured.”

Retirees were honored during the May school board meeting in the Central Office boardroom.

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CPSD names Tyler Wade new boys soccer coach

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Wednesday, May 8th, 2:00 pm

CLINTON — Tyler Wade, former soccer standout at Mississippi College, is the new head coach of the Arrows soccer team.

“Coach Wade will be a great fit for this position,” said Dr. Clay Norton, athletic director. “He was an outstanding player and has shown a lot of promise as a coach.”

In high school, Wade was a two-year starter for the Pearl High School soccer team and was part of three state championships. After graduating in 2006, he went on to Mississippi College where he was a two-year team captain and first team All-American Southwest Conference during his senior season.

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Aultman & Hegwood win prominent Eagle Awards

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:53pm

Aultman & Hegwood win prominent Eagle Awards

Nathan Aultman (Mangham, La.) and Katelyn Hegwood (Taylorsville) were the winners of the prestigious Eagle and Lady Eagle Awards at the annual Hinds Community College athletic banquet, held in Mayo Fieldhouse on Monday night.

Aultman and Hegwood received these awards based on their achievements in the classroom, in the community and on the playing field... Read More

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College hosts Hinds County special education field day

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:20pm

College hosts Hinds County special education field day

Hinds Community College and Hinds County school district teamed up April 30 for the fourth annual special education student field day.

About 100 students from the school district were treated to a fun day of games, activities, snow cones and popcorn at Joe Renfroe Stadium on the Raymond Campus. The highlight of the day is the wheelchair race on the track... Read More

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School board considers mandatory, random drug testing policy

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Tuesday, April 30th, 12:33 pm

CLINTON — The Clinton School Board is considering a policy that would require random drug testing of students involved in athletics and most extracurricular activities.

“This is something we’re doing as a deterrent,” said Dr. Clay Norton, athletic director. “We already have policies to address drug use on campus, but we want to give students more incentive not to use illegal drugs at all, anywhere.”

The Board reviewed a draft of the policy at its regular April meeting. It will revisit the policy again in May.

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Ribbon Cutting for Mississippi College’s new student hangout space

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Friday, April 26th, 2013, 3:28pm

Ribbon Cutting for Mississippi College’s new student hangout space

Mississippi College’s new hangout space for students features a 90-inch flat-screen TV, comfortable chairs, a ping pong table, coffee shop and places where they can unload their heavy backpacks.

To celebrate the opening of the cozy facility in Alumni Hall, President Lee Royce joined students, Clinton city leaders, and other university supporters at ribbon-cutting ceremonies Thursday... Read More

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CHS senior captures powerlifting state championship

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Tuesday, April 16th, 4:49 pm

CLINTON — Javion Lee, a senior at Clinton High School, is the boys powerlifting state champion in his division.

Javion tied the 6A record with a squat of 415 and broke the deadlift 6A record with a deadlift of 450 pounds for the 123 weight division. He broke the previous total pound record of 1,040 for the 123 division with a total weight of 1,050.

“This is a major accomplishment and we’re proud of Javion,” said coach Robert Bass. “He worked hard to prepare for this competition and it’s great to see him and other Clinton students do so well.”

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