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Department Directory • Volume 7, Issue 1 • December 2013
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Hattiesburg High School301 Hutchinson Avenue(601) 544-0811
N.R. Burger Middle School174 WFS Tatum Drive(601) 582-0536
Mary Bethune Alternative Center610 Dumas Avenue(601) 584-6311
Grace Christian Elementary2207 West 7th Street(601) 583-0662
Hawkins Elementary526 Forrest Street(601) 583-4311
Lillie Burney Elementary901 Ida Avenue(601) 582-5291
Rowan Elementary500 Martin Luther King Drive(601) 583-0960
Thames Elementary2900 Jamestown Road(601) 582-6655
Woodley Elementary2006 O’Ferrall Street(601) 583-8112
Central Office301 Mamie Street(601) 582-5078
A Message from the Superintendent
As we approach the end of the first semester, I would like to take thistime to stress to you how important the role parents have in their child’sacademic success. Talk to your child about what is going on in class eachday, ask about their studies and assignments, encourage them to do theirbest, and praise them for their successes and efforts. Your interest shows that you valuetheir education, and if they know you care about it then they will, too.
There are also many tools you can use to monitor your child’s progress throughoutthe year. Of course report cards and progress reports, but also the Active Parent system.Students should also be required to regularly read their AR Books and to work onCompass Learning activities at home a minimum of 45 minutes per day.
We very much appreciate your work in support of your child’s academics. I verymuch appreciate hearing any feedback or concerns you may have. Together we cancontinue to educate Today’s Learners to become Tomorrow’s Leaders! �
James Q. Bacchus, Superintendent, Hattiesburg Public Schools
From the Curriculum and Instruction Department
This has been an excitingsemester for the Curriculum andInstruction Department. We beganthe school year embracing theCommon Core State Standards in allgrades. Pre-K through 8th gradeinstruction is Common Core with MississippiCurriculum objectives embedded.The High School instruction focuses on literacyfor Common Core with reading and writingembedded with the Subject Area Testing Program.
If you want more information about Common Core and the assessments, visitwww.corestandards.org and www.parcconline.org. The focus for all students isstill reading and writing across the curriculum. Teachers are focusing on the Six Traits ofWriting, and some students are using the “Write to Learn” software program to analyzetheir writing skills. Any assistance that you can give at home on reading and writing isgreatly appreciated. The Hattiesburg Public School District appreciates you giving usthe opportunity to educate your children, and we look forward to working with you tomake this an AWESOME school year for all of our students. �
Edna R. Thomas, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY
Ever wanted to know who does what in the district?Who should you contact if you have a specific questionor issue? This newsletter was created to be your guide tothe various departments and offices in the HattiesburgPublic School District. We’ve included the departmentheads, locations and phone numbers in a singleeasy-to-use guide.
HPSD Human ResourcesDirector: Carmon AndersonEmail: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The HPSD Human Resources Department works toensure all positions in the district are staffed with thebest and most highly-qualified employees. The HRDepartment is also responsible for recruiting andsupporting teachers from local and regionaluniversities and colleges. Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations andcompliance with all state and federal employmentlaws fall under the auspices of the HR Department
Maintenance DepartmentDirector: Willie Burton, Jr.Email: [email protected]: 516 Forrest StreetPhone: 601-582-6672Fax: 601-582-6667
The goal of the HattiesburgPublic School District’sMaintenance Department isto ensure safe schoolsand protect the health andsafety of all students throughupgrading and improvingschool facilities. Requests forservices and repairs arechanneled electronicallyto the maintenance officefor distribution to theappropriate trade.
Hattiesburg Public SchoolDistrict Board of Trustees
� Marcus Cathey, President
� Mary Williams, Secretary
� Ann Chapman
� David Garraway
� Stella Mackabee
The Hattiesburg Public School District’s Board ofTrustees is comprised of five members and they setthe direction and vision of the district through policyand oversight. The Board works mainly through thesuperintendent and their regular Board Meetings. AllBoard Meetings are open to the public and interestedmembers of the community areencouraged to speak at themeetings regarding any issue,concern, commendationor policy.
Superintendent’s OfficeSuperintendent: James Q. BacchusEmail: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The Superintendent is charged with overseeing theoperations of the district and carrying out the direction setby the Board. The Superintendent works with departmentheads, directors and principals to make sure that studentachievement is the basis for every decision.
Curriculum & InstructionAssistant Superintendent: Dr. Edna R. ThomasEmail: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The Curriculum and Instruction Department assists thesuperintendent by supervising K-12 curriculum and instr-uction, and in planning, evaluating and implementingprofessional development. The department supervisesand supports:
� Assessment and Instructional Support� Career and Technical Education� Cradle to Third Literacy Initiative� Elementary and Secondary Education� Family Education and Parental Involvement� GED
Curriculum & InstructionDepartment Members:
� Jaqueline Binion – District Social [email protected](601) 270-8062
� Marian Sue Boutwell – District Intervention [email protected](601) 544-0811
� Lakeisha Earnest – Curriculum [email protected](601) 582-5078
� Dr. Vicki Kibodeaux –Director of Federal Programsvicki.kibodeaux@
hattiesburgpsd.com(601) 582-5078
� Anita Knott –District Behavioral [email protected](601) 544-0811
� Linda Leggett – District Social [email protected](601) 297-6763
� Deborah Martin – Director of Exceptional Childrenand Health [email protected](601) 582-5078
� Dr. John Simpson – Executive Director of Careerand Technical [email protected](601) 582-5078
� Teresa Vince – District Testing [email protected](601) 582-5078
� Irene Williams-Jones – Director of Family Educationand Parental [email protected](601) 582-6672
� Deborah Woullard – Director of Cradle to 3 [email protected](601) 582-6672 • Cell (601) 606-4027
� Rosalyn Cameron – Parent Educator(601) 582-6672 • Cell (601) 606-4533
� Anna Fleming – Parent Educator(601) 582-6672 • Cell (601) 606-4604
School OperationsDirector: Dr. Teresa Poole,
Executive Director of School OperationsEmail: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The Office of School Operations is responsiblefor coordinating schools and the Curriculum andInstruction Department. This office works directlywith school administrators and departmental directorsto ensure that all work together to implementcurriculum and doing what is needed to supportstudent achievement and social welfare.
Child NutritionDirector: Stephanie HozeEmail: stephanie.hoze@
hattiesburgpsd.comLocation: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
Students need nutritious meals to perform at theirabsolute best and it is the mission of the HPSD ChildNutrition Department to ensure that each studentreceives the nutritional support they need to succeed.The program’s objective is to improve the health ofstudents by providing nutritious meals and nutritioneducation for the students. Breakfast is offered at eachschool every morning before school. There is no chargeto students for breakfast. Be sure that your student startsschool with a nutritious breakfast each morning!
Transportation DepartmentDirector: Audrae Barnes Email: [email protected]: 103 Mixon StreetPhone: 601-583-2857Fax: 601-583-4619
The goal of the Hattiesburg Public School District’sTransportation Department is to provide safe anddependable transportation for the district’s students.This includes transportation to and from school eachday for those students who are eligible. HattiesburgPublic School District Transportation Departmentmaintains a fleet of buses and other vehicles to providestudents and staff with transportation to activities,athletic events, competitions and field trips.
Athletics DepartmentDirector: Dr. Cheyenne TrussellEmail: [email protected]: Athletics Office
701 Stadium DrivePhone: 601-582-4366Fax: 601-582-3507
By promoting physical fitness, as well as discipline andself-esteem, athletics play an important part in helpingour students become well-rounded adults. Sports-manship, commitment and leadership are but a few ofthe qualities that young people learn throughparticipation in HPSD athletic programs. HattiesburgPublic Schools has been home to many great athletesand championship teams in a variety of sports, includingbaseball, basketball, track & field, soccer, football, andmore recently, power lifting and bowling.
Communication Department Director: Jas N SmithEmail: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The Communication/Public Relations Departmentworks with the Board, Superintendent, administrators,staff, community and media to highlight the successesof our district and schools. Media relations, crisiscommunications, photos, newsletters, events,communication policy, recognitions and imagemanagement are all part of the CommunicationDepartment. We encourage schools and communitymembers to celebrate their achievements and sharethem through school websites, district newsletters,social media and local news outlets.
Technology DepartmentDirector: Dane ConradEmail: [email protected]: Central Office • 301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-6671Fax: 601-582-7325
The Hattiesburg Public SchoolInformation TechnologyDepartment is responsiblefor implementing andmaintaining technologyequipment, providing technicaland professional technologyrelated support, and training in thedistrict. Our office deals with the district-wide technology plan to assist teachers andadministrators to apply technology tools in theclassrooms to help students learn and grow. Additionally,the department assists the district staff and studentsutilize computers, laptops, interactive white boards,software, labs, phones, websites, programs and manyother technologies to help today’s learners becometomorrow’s leaders.
Student SupportDirector: Dr. Alan Oubre Email: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The Office of Student Support is responsiblefor overseeing many student related issues, such asstudent disciplinary hearings, expulsions, transfers,affidavits of residence and school safety.
10 CriticalSteps for
Parents EventJanuary 6, 2014 • 6 p.m.Hattiesburg High School
ABE/GED Preparationand TestingDirector: Dr. Carroll RussellEmail: [email protected]: 516 Forrest StreetPhone: 601-582-6672 ext. 5555Fax: 601-582-6667
The GED Program offers free literacy, ESL andGED classes for adults (must be 18 to attend).The classes meet Monday through Thursday atthe Harper-Wallin Family Education Center. Newstudents enroll on Mondays at 1 pm for dayclasses and Tuesdays at 5 pm for night classes.
Business OfficeDirector: Terry StennisEmail: [email protected]: Central Office
301 Mamie StreetPhone: 601-582-5078Fax: 601-582-6666
The Business Office is responsible for all financialtransactions and operations within the district and allschools. The office deals directly with schooladministrators and departmental directorsin order to see that all are workingwithin their budgets and within the lawto support student achievement. Theoffice oversees payroll, accounts,contracts, purchase orders,inventory and any and all otherbusiness/financial relatedoperations. The office givesregular financial and businessupdates at each BoardMeeting. They also holdannual budget meetings for theBoard and for the public each year.
Hattiesburg PublicSchool District2013-2014School CalendarDecember 3-17 ............SATP Online Retest / New and Old
FrameworkDecember 16-20..........Second Nine Weeks ExamsDecember 20 ...............Second Term Ends / 60% Day* December 23-31..........Christmas HolidaysJanuary 1-3..................Christmas HolidaysJanuary 6 .....................Professional Development /
Student HolidayJanuary 7........................Students Report / Third Term BeginsJanuary 14 ...................Report CardsJanuary 20 ...................School Holiday /
Dr. Martin Luther King HolidayJanuary 28 ...................NAEP Window OpensFebruary 4-5 ................English II Writing Retest / Make-upFebruary 6 ...................Progress ReportsFebruary 17 .................Professional Development /
Student HolidayMarch 3-7.....................Third Nine Weeks ExamsMarch 7 ........................NAEP Window Opens /
Third Term EndsMarch 10-14 ................Spring BreakMarch 17 ......................Fourth Nine Weeks BeginsMarch 17-28.................SATP Online Retest / P/P /
New & Old FrameworkMarch 27 ......................Report CardsApril 1...........................WIDA Window OpensApril 7...........................CPAS Window OpensApril 17 ........................Progress ReportsApril 18 ........................Good FridayApril 21 ........................Easter HolidayApril 28-May 2 ............8th Grade Science TestApril 29 ........................Annual RecognitionMay 5-9 ........................5th Grade Science TestMay 5-12 ......................SATP Paper PencilMay 13-16 ....................MCT2 Test/Make-upMay 19-22 ....................Fourth Nine Weeks ExamsMay 20..........................Retirement RecognitionMay 22..........................Fourth Term Ends / 60% Day* May 23..........................Professional Development /
Last Day for TeachersTBA ...............................Graduation
PLEASE NOTE:*Denotes 60% Day.P/P Denotes Paper/Pencil.April 18 & 21 will be used as inclement weather days.
PRINCIPALS & ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Upcoming Holidays • December 23-January 6
PRINCIPAL
Derricka [email protected]
Debra [email protected]
Donna [email protected]
Michelle [email protected]
Carrie [email protected]
Felica [email protected]
Robert [email protected]
Jermaine [email protected]
Dr. Vanessa [email protected]
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL(S)
Bobbie [email protected]
Hope [email protected]
Eric [email protected]
Joanna [email protected]
Tangela [email protected]
Jaronda [email protected]
Tonsa [email protected]
Andrea [email protected]
Parker [email protected]
Dr. Kesia [email protected]
Howard [email protected]
Deborah [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
SCHOOL SITE
Lillie Burney
Grace Christian
Hawkins
Rowan
Thames
Woodley
Burger Middle School
Hattiesburg High School
Mary BethuneAlternative School
Best-selling author and national education consultant,Baruti Kafele gives parents 10 critical steps to motivatestudents to higher academic success! As a middle and highschool principal, he led the complete transformation offour different urban public schools. He led one low-performing school to became “one of America’s best highschools” according to U.S. News and World Report.
10 Critical Stepsfor Parents Event
January 6, 2014 • 6 p.m.Hattiesburg High School
GOALSThe centers are committed to supporting student achievement at home, school and in the community.Our goals are to provide students, families and community members with the resources, servicesand support needed for school readiness and academic success in today’s society. The Harper-WallinFamily Education and Early Literacy Centers are designed to help parents, guardians and caregiversprovide more support to their children.
Birth to 4Early Learning
Center610 Dumas Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
� Lending Library� Computers� Phonemic Awareness
(letters and sounds)� Phonics (blending sounds
and picture association)� Fluency (blending sounds
to form words)� Language Development
(nursery rhymes, answerusing complete sentences)
� Social and EmotionalDevelopment (make friends,follow rules and directions,understand directions, etc.)
� Parent Educators
OPERATIONAL HOURSOPEN YEAR ROUND
Monday and Wednesday8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Harper-Wallin Family Education
Center516 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
� Lending Library� Computer Lab� Community Work Area� Resources and Support for
Academic Projects� GED Preparation Classes� GED Testing Center� Adult Education and Literacy
Classes� Seasonal Volunteer Tax
Assistance� Educational Resources and
Support for Child Care Centers
OPERATIONAL HOURSOPEN YEAR ROUND
Monday and Wednesday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday andThursday
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Irene Williams-JonesDirector of Parental & Community EngagementPhone: (601) 582-6672Fax: (601) 582-6667
Deborah WoullardDirector of Early LiteracyPhone: (601) 582-5078 ext. 1098Fax: (601) 582-6667
CONTACT
Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage
PAIDHattiesburg, MS
Permit #219
Harper-Wallin Family Education Center516 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
OUR MOTTOToday’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
OUR VISIONThe Hattiesburg Public School District is a model teaching and learning community
that graduates productive and caring citizens who are prepared to succeed.
OUR MISSIONThe mission of the Hattiesburg Public School District is to educate all students
to become productive citizens of a dynamic, global community.
GOALS1. Academic Achievement: Every child is supported and nurtured with a systemic process to reach their full potential.2. Parent and Community Engagement: School, parents and the community function as a team to support a learningcommunity.
3. Safe and Orderly Schools: Maintain a learning environment that is conducive to high performing schools.4. Accountability: Employ effective and efficient accountability systems that evaluate the academic, operational andfiscal performance of the school district.
Published by Irene Williams-Jones, Director of Parental and Community Engagement
10 CRITICAL STEPS FOR PARENTS EVENT • JANUARY 6, 2014 • 6 p.m. • Hattiesburg High School
Best-selling author and national education consultant, Baruti Kafele gives parents10 critical steps to motivate students to higher academic success! Don’t miss it!
