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BHS celebrates Black History Program 2020 Vision

For the month of February, Baldwyn High School will be celebrating their 2020 Vision for Black History Month. Last week, students led a Black History Career Expo Program with community career tables, student art work, student interpretive dance and song, student writings and personal visions along with guest speaker Keron Williams, former NFL player.

The program began with students in grades fifth through twelfth sharing their 2020 personal goals, visions, and achievements. 

“I want to grow closer to God and find His purpose for my life,” Karlyn Courtney said.

“I want to be a better version of myself and find out who I am,” Sania Liner said. 

“I want to be able to trust myself and know that every decision I make will benefit me in the future,” sophomore Saniyah Richardson said. 

The BHS Choir and others portrayed inspirational music and dance through song. A variety of career tables from within the community were represented for students to visit tables and learn more about career opportunities. 

Williams engaged the student body and staff into recalling their past and embracing their future. Williams gave a personal testimony of growing up with obstacles and hardships in his way; however, he motivated students to continue to preserve and find their purpose for the future. 

“Don’t give up. Don’t let your situation define you. Define your situation as to who you want to be,” Williams noted. 

Also throughout the month, students and staff have decorated their hallways and classroom doors in recognition of Black History Month celebrating the last 20 years of success and growth. Grades 9-12 and grades 5-8 competed in hallway decoration contests as an incentive to illustrate their best thoughts. 

“Our goal from the program was to make sure students: Envision your future. Don’t ever lose your vision despite circumstances or situations that may arise,” Assistant BHS Principal Odessa Ingram noted. 

Congratulations to the 2019 Science Fair Winners who competed at NEMCC for the Regional Fair.

8th Grade:

Baldwyn High School annual Arts and Assessment Parent Night was held Monday, November 4 with 5th through 12th grade students sharing their student work and art work. Faculty and staff also provided information to parents about testing, career coaching, therapist on site, ACT, attendance, counselors, mentors, and more. Students from English I & II, art, 5-8th ELA, FCCLA, and choir shared student performances and work presentations. A video about the importance of school attendance was also presented and is available at this link: https://youtu.be/9bIV2285nko.

Baldwyn Schools holds ceremony in memory of beloved student and bus driver

As the weather and seasons change, so does the mind set of Baldwyn Schools and the community. On October 31, 2018, a tragedy struck our town. Baldwyn Elementary School fourth grader Dalen Thomas was struck on Highway 370 East by a traveling vehicle while boarding Bus 22 driven by Art Prentice of Baldwyn School District. Less than two months later, Prentice passed away of a heart attack.

Last week and this week, Baldwyn School District students and staff remembered the one year anniversary of the loss of their beloved classmate, student and beloved bus driver.

On Thursday, October 31, the entire student body dressed as superheroes for Halloween, for Red Ribbon Spirit Day, and for the memory of Dalen. Dalen loved superheroes and has been dubbed a superhero to his classmates and teachers.

The fifth grade class of 2027, while dressed as superheroes, held a balloon release with Dalen’s family last week on Halloween.

“I’m blessed to see Dalen’s classmates, teachers, and many others help celebrate his life and memory with a purpose,” Thomas’ mother Miranda stated.

Yesterday, district bus drivers and the family of the late Art Prentice gathered in his memory for a bench ceremony presentation.

"The bench is perfect. He would have loved it. We appreciate everything the school has done for our family," Ellen Prentice, wife of the late Art Prentice said. 

Today there are two blue metal benches on each side the Baldwyn Elementary School entrance. The bench to the left is in memory of Dalen Thomas with a superhero logo on it. The bench to the right is in memory of Art Prentice with a bus cut-out illustration on it.

“Both of these individuals will always hold a special place in the hearts and minds of Baldwyn School District and the Baldwyn community. These ceremonies are our way of showing our love, appreciation, and respect to our lost loved ones and their families and friends,” Superintendent Jason McKay said.

Baldwyn students celebrate “No One Eats Alone”

Demi Roberts

Staff Writer

Baldwyn Schools’ students in grades fifth through eighth celebrated a positive prevention initiative designed to promote inclusion of all students on the middle school levels across the nation last week. 

Magnolia Health hosted an assembly in honor of National No One Eats Alone Day, created by the non-profit Beyond Differences. Throughout the week, students learned about social isolation and the negative impact it can have on a student’s health and academic performance. Baldwyn’s Jan Bryan was the acting representative of Magnolia Heath to lead the campaign.

“I feel this program was a positive experience for everyone involved. Throughout this week already we have found that being kind and showing empathy can create a warm welcoming place for everyone. A simple, random act of kindness, like making sure no one sits along in the cafeteria, can change a person’s entire day. That is a very powerful idea. I hope everyone walked away with a better perception of how kindness can literally change a person’s life,” BMS School Counselor Miranda Garner said. 

Social isolation is a preventable public-health crisis affecting millions of students and has been identified as a precursor to bullying, self harm and community violence. Students have shown that given the tools, they will stand up for others as empathetic and caring activists, and not be passive by-standers.

Students completed several different activities throughout the week that dealt with being kind and recognizing the positive effects of showing empathy towards others. 

“This program was beneficial by aiming at reducing bullying and helping with suicide prevention. We want to make sure all students have a fair opportunity during their daily education,” BHS Principal Jeff Palmer noted. 

The final day, students were met with a decorated cafeteria, door prizes, and a week’s worth of reflection on what kind of atmosphere can be fostered at Baldwyn Schools when kindness rises above all else.

“We are thankful that Magnolia Health selected our school to promote this campaign for our students to learn and better their lives for a successful future,” Superintendent Jason McKay said. 

BMS 3^rd 9 Weeks Academic Awards

Principal’s List

5^th Grade: Grady Allen, Rachel Angeles, Abbey Buse, Jack Buse, Mia Card, Will Chase, Madee Kate Dugger, Lilly Floyd, Kayleigh Gates, Gentry Griffin, Stephen Hollis, Bryston Howell, Janiyah Johnson, Sania Liner, Gage McCarver, Hayley Moss, Hastin Nelson, Kylie Thomas, Gunner Wesson

6^th Grade: Shannon Agnew, Zykerria Crump, Adam Floyd, Meg Gamble, Nathan George, Jonathan Harper, Tavian Miller, Sadie Morris, Madelyn Murphy, Amelia Nelson, Matthew Oakes, Tanner Palmer, Teresa Parker, Kaitlyn Shelley, Joseph Stewart, Braxton Tigner, John Turner, McKinzie Tyes, Sommer Tyes, Jy Quon Wallace, Abby Weatherbee, Alex Wilson

7^th Grade: John Allen, Gabrel Bennett, Seth Bratton, Emma Buse, Arlaychja Buse, Jakayla Dilworth, William Gillespie, Keylee Harris, Shania Hines, Jordan McMillian, Mason Morris, Saniyah Richardson, Matilon Roberson, Xander Stone, Andy Trollinger, Carla Underwood, Dailon War, Ayunna Witherspoon

8^th Grade: Amil Billips, Alisia Billups, Addison Floyd, Melanie Gardner, Javion Gates, Joseph Harper, Emilee Hill, Nathaniel Jarchow, Callie-Francis McKay, Maddux Richey, Brianna Sanders, Jamecia Walker, MesMariah Welch, Bronson Wheeler

Honor Roll

5^th Grade: Nathan Bean, Lamiyia Bonds, Andrew Bowens, James Brock, Alexis Dykes, Kiley Fincher, Bellamy Hogue, Paul King, Katelyn Large, Mollie McKay, James McKiney, Jeffery Oswalt, Logan Pratt, Madison Roberts, Savannah Sawyer, Miracle Scales, Braylon Taylor, Paris Ward, Aalayja Wicks, Gracie Williams

6^th Grade: Kinya Anderson, Cayden Armstrong, Elaina Bridges, Quindaris Burres, Mason Calomese, James Clark, Haley Crutchfield, Jenna Klaire Duvall, Carl Dykes, Bell Floyd, Anna Clair Hendrix, Kristian Hill, Kyndal Jacobs, Cody Lindley, Jamaury Marshall, J’Quavious Miller, Aria Mister, J Kwon Amarion, Braylon Pippin, Saphair Price, Aiyden Scales, Jada Shinault, Rodney Stewart, ZKhiara Stewart

7^th Grade: Joseph Abbott, Malik Barnes, Wade Barron, Elsa Beene, Taitiana Beene, Makaylin Billups, Madison Burks, Bradly Cagle, Lamara Cayson, Kidon Cole, Katrina Crawford, Madison Dykes, Ella Ensey, Aydan Farrar, Marley Freeman, Shondreya Gates, Kelsey Green, Hunter Hester, Reagan Lee, Cameron Mitchell, Trevor Rakestraw, Summer Rodgers, Elijah Scales, Nakkitos Scales, Sidney Scales, Hayle Shinault, Kelsey Wade, Colton Wammack, QUntavious Watkins, Xzayvier Williams

8^th Grade: Sirenty Agnew, Jesse Barker, Jaiden Bell, Marques Bell, Minangual Bell, Ty-teuina, Kylan Billips, Jeffrey Bridges, Morgan Buse, Presious Chapman, Tanner Cook, Brady Cooepr, Tyreque Cunningham, Sarah Gillard, Dylan Hamblin, Nylah Herman, Joseph Hill, LaEmbri McGaha, Kerrington McGauhty, Ryan Milton, Tiffany Moad, Madelyn Palmer, Brandon Parker, Jeffrey Roberts, Timberlynn Simmons, Isabella Smith, Steven Smith, Michelle Starks

BMS 2^nd 9 Weeks Academic Awards

Principal’s List

5th Grade - Grady Allen, Rachel Angeles, Abbey Buse, Jack Buse, Mia Card, Will Chase, Madee Dugger, Lilly Floyd, Kayleigh Gates, Gentry Griffin, Barbara Holland, Stephen Hollis, Bryston Howell, Janiyah Johnson, Katelyn Large, Sania Liner, Gage McCarver, Mollie Grace McKay, Hayley Moss, Hastin Nelson, Ryder Oswalt, Logan Pratt, Madison Roberts, Delia Sawyer, Alaya Smith, Kylie Thomas, Gunner Wesson, Gracie Williams

6th Grade - Shannon Agnew, Kinya Anderson, Mason Calomese, Zykerria Crump, Adam Floyd, Bell Floyd, Meg Gamble, Nathan George, Jonathan Harper, Kristian Hill, Kyndal Jacobs, Cody Lindley, Jamaury Marshall, J'Quavious Miller, Tavian Miller, Sadie Morris, Maddy Murphy, Amelia Nelson, Matthew Oakes, Tanner Palmer, Tess Parker, Braylon Pippin, Aiyden Scales, Kaitlyn Shelley, Jada Shinault, Caden Stewart, Zkhiara Stewart, Braxton Tigner, Luke Turner, McKinzie Tyes, Sommer Tyes, JyQuon Wallace, Abby Weatherbee, Alex Wilson

7th Grade - Jackson Allen, Elsa Beene, Gabe Bennett, Michael Bratton, Arlaychja Clay, Kidon Cole, Jakayla Dilworth, Hunter Hester, Shania Hines, Jordan McMillan, Cameron Mitchell, Matilon Roberson, Xander Stone, Andy Trollinger, Carla Underwood, Dailon Ward, Ayunna Witherspoon

8th Grade - Jesse Barker, Amil Billips, Alisia Billups, Nataleigh Buse, Addison Floyd, Melly Gardner, Javion Gates, Joseph Harper, Emilee Hill, Callie-Francis McKay, Maddux Richey, Brianna Sanders, Isabella Smith, Jamecia Walker, MesMariah Welch, Bronson Wheeler

Honor Roll

5th Grade - Hannah Williams, Perrie' Barnett, Nathan Bean, Michael Beene, Lamiyia Bonds, Andre Bowens, Wesley Brock, Kiley Fincher, Bellamy Hogue, Vance King, Ben McKinney, Brooklyn Pierce, Natalie Pounders, Miracle Scales, Nathan Shaw, Braylon Taylor, Paris Ward, Aalayja Wicks

6th Grade - Cayden Armstrong, Torie Bridges, Quindaris Burress, James Clark, Cayden Cox, Jenna Klaire Duvall, Rylee-Kate Gann, Ethan Hamblin, Anna Clair Hendrix, Gracie Hughes, Wesley McDonald, Aria Mister, Amarion Pierce, Saphair Price, Qualon Spencer, Rodney Stewart

7th Grade - Blaize Abbott, Malik Barnes, Wade Barron, Taitiana Beene, Makaylin Billups, Madison burks, Emma Kate Buse, Bradley Cagle, Matthew Collis, Katrina Crawford, Tyrese Cunningham, Della Ensey, Audan Farrar, Marley Freeman, Shondrya Gates, Joel Gillespie, Kelsey Green, Kazmen Grizzard, Keylee Harris, Norman Lee, Reagan Lee, Traveon Miller, Trice Rakestraw, Saniyah Richardson, Summer Rodgers, Elijah Scales, Nakkitos Scales, Sidney Scales, Hayle Shinault, Chandler Tigner, Kelsey Wade, Colton Wammack, Quantavious Watkins

8th Grade - Sirenty Agnew, Jaiden Bell, Marques Bell, Minangual Bell, Tye'teuina Bell, Kylan Billips, Presious Chapman, Tanner Cook, Tyreque Cunningham, Sarah Gillard, Dylan Hamblin, Nylah Herman, Joseph Hill, Luke Jarchow, Ryan Milton, Tiffany Moad, Madelyn Palmer, Brandon Parker, Aaliyah Shelley, Steven Smith, Michelle Starks

BMS 1^st 9 Weeks Academic Awards

Principal’s List

5^th Grade – Grady Allen, Rachel Agneles, Lamiyia Bonds, Abbey Buse, Jack Buse, Mia Card, Williams Chase, Madee Dugger, Lillian Floyd, Kayleigh Gates, Gentry Griffin, Stephen Hollis, Bryston Howell, Janiyah Johnson, Paul King, Sania Liner, Gage McCarver, Mollie McKay, Hayley Moss, Hastin Nelson, Jeffery Oswalt, Logan Pratt, Madison Roberts, Savannah Sawyer, Miracle Scales, Braylon Taylor, Kylie Thomas, Gracie Williams

6^th Grade – Shannon Agnew, Kinya Anderson, Cayden Armstrong, Mason Calomese, Zykerria Crump, Adam Floyd, Meg Gamble, Nathan George, Jonathan Harper, Kristian Hill, Jamaury Marshall, Tavian Miller, Sadie Morris, Madelyn Murphy, Amelia Nelson, Matthew Oakes, Tanner Palmer, Teresa Parker, Braylon Pippin, Aiyden Scales, Kaitlyn Shelley, Jada Shinault, Joseph Stewart, Rodney Stewart, ZKhiara Stewart, Braxton Tigner, Luke Turner, McKinzie Tyes III, Sommer Tyes, Jy Quon Wallace, Abby Weatherbee

7^th Grade – John Allen III, Wade Barron, Elsa Beene, Gabrel Bennett, Seth Bratton, Emma Buse, Arlaychja Clay, Jakayla Dilworth, Aydan Farrar, Joel Gillespie, Hunter Hester, Shania Hines, Cameron Mitchell, Mason Morris, Saniyah Richardson, Matilon Roberson, Summer Rodgers, Sidney Scales, Xander Stone, Andy Trollinger, Carla Underwood, Kelsey Wade, Dailon Ward, Ayunna Witherspoon

8^th Grade – Sirenty Agnew, Marques Bell, Minangual Bell, Amil Billips, Alisia Billups, Nataleigh Buse, Shannen Chism, Addison Floyd, Melanie Gardner, Javion Gates, Joseph Harper, Emilee hill, Nathaniel Jarchow, Callie-Francis McKay, Madelyn Palmer, Maddux Richey, Isabella Smith, Jamecia Walker, MesMariah Welch, Bronson Wheeler

Honor Roll

5^th Grade – Hannah Aguirre, Nathan Bean, William Beene, Katlyn Billips, Andre Bowens, James Brock, Kiley Fincher, Bellamy Hogue, Barbara Holland, Katelyn Large, James McKiney, Brookyln Pierce, Nathan Shaw, Alaya Smith, Gunner Wesson, Aalayja Wicks

6^th Grade – Kiya Betts, Elaina Bridges, James Clark, Cayden Cox, Jenna Duvall, Emily Floyd, Rylee-Kate Gann, Ethan Hamblin, Anna Hendrix, Gracie Hughes, Kyndal Jacobs, Cody Lindley, Wesley McDonald, J’Quavious Miller, Aria Mister, Saphair Price, Alexandria Wilson

7^th Grade – Joseph Abbott, Malik Barnes, Tatiana Beene, Makaylin Billups, Madison Burks, Bradly Cagle, Lamara Cayson, Kidon Cole, Katrina Crawford, Della Ensey, Marley Freeman, Shondreya Gates, Kelsey Green, Kazmen Grizzard, Keylee Green, Reagan Lee, Trice Rakestraw, Elijah Scales, Rodney Shelley, Hayle Shinault, Colton Wammack, Quntavious Watkins, Xzayvier Williams

8^th Grade – Jesse Barker, Kylan Billips, Jeffrey Bridges, Morgan Buse, Presious Chapman, Tanner Cook, Brady Cooper, Tyreque Cuningham, Sarah Gillard, Dylan Hamblin, Nylah Herman, Joseph Hill, LaEmbri McGaha, Kerrington McGaughy, Ryan Milton, Tiffany Moad, Brandon Parker, Jeffrey Roberts, Brianna Sanders, Aaliyah Shelley, Timberlynn Simmons, Steven Smith, Michelle Starks, Joshua Starling

Please view the following attachments to receive more information about the Mississippi Assessment Program (MAP):

These are the winners of the local level math tournament here at Baldwyn Middle School. These winners are scheduled to compete on March 4 at NEMCC.

Melly Gardner 7th 1st Place

Emme Velasquez 7th 2nd Place

Rhet Phillips 8th 1st Place

Abby MaGill 8th 2nd Place

Congratulations to 2015/16 Science Fair Winners

Behavioral and Social Science                         

7^th/8^th

1. Callie Francis McKay/Melly Gardner
2. Aliyah Birmingham/Matilon Palmer

5^th/6^th

1. Trice Rakestraw
2. Braxton Tigner
3. Mason Morris

Biochemistry

5^th/6^th

1. Sadie Morris
2. Eli Wallis
3. Abby Weatherbee

Botany

5^th/6^th

1. Elsa Beene

Chemistry

7^th/8^th

1. Alaysha Billups
2. Colton Wammack/Jesse Barker
3. Samilyia Bonds/Emari Cox/Shanti Shinault

5^th/6^th

1. Will Wright
2. Katelyn Shelley
3. Jamuray Marshall

Earth, Space, and Environmental

7^th/8^th

1. Amil Billups
2. Steven Smith

Engineering, Computers, Math

7^th & 8^th

1. Shailon Roberson, Breanna Starling
2. Luke Jarchow, Brady Cooper

5^th & 6^th

1. Seth Bratton
2. Sommer Tyes

Health and Medicine

7^th & 8^th

1. Abby Magill
2. Annika Beene, Summer Hudson

5^th & 6^th

1. Joel Gillespie
2. Aydan Farrar

Microbiology

5^th & 6^th

1. Wade Barron

Physics

7^th & 8^th

1. Isaiah Parker
2. (tie) Amarie Anderson, Iyana Ragin, Taylor Miller
3. (tie) Kezia Hayes

5^th & 6^th

1. Gabe Bennett
2. Dailon Ward
3. Hunter Hester

The following 36 5th graders were caught having an accuracy level of 85% or higher for AR reading.  These students are to be commended for the demonstrating excellence in reading!  Way to go, 5th graders!  

Byron Agnew

Shannon Agnew 

Kinya Anderson

Zykerria Crump

Jenna Duvall

Jackson Edge

Meg Gamble

Nathan George

Jonathan Harper

Anna Hendrix

Kristian Hill

Cody Lindley

Jamaury Marshall

J'Quavious Miller

Sadie Morris

Madelyn Murphy

Amelia Nelson

Matthew Oakes

Tanner Palmer

Tess Parker

Amarion Pierce

Braylon Pippin

Saphair Price

Aiyden Scales

Kaitlyn Shelley

Jada Shinault

ZKhiara Stewart

Joseph Stewart

Rodney Stewart

Braxton Tigner

John Turner

McKinzie Tyes

Sommer Tyes

Jy Quon Wallace

Abby Weatherbee

Alexandria Wilson

Congratulations to Baldwyn Middle School Choir students Aaron Gholson, Olivia Curtiss, and Jackson Allen for becoming members of the Mississippi Elementary All-State Honor Choir.