Pearl High School Calendar

PPSD New Employee Orientation

Fri, July 28, 2023

New Teacher & Mentor Orientation

Fri, July 28, 2023 – Sat, July 29, 2023

New Teacher Network

Mon, July 31, 2023 – Thu, August 3, 2023

Professional Development for Faculty/Staff

Tue, August 1, 2023 – Fri, August 4, 2023

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Mon, August 7, 2023

School Holiday

Mon, September 4, 2023

1st Term Progress Reports Issued

Thu, September 7, 2023 – Fri, September 8, 2023

End of 1st Term

Tue, October 10, 2023

School Holiday

Wed, October 11, 2023 – Fri, October 13, 2023

Parent-Teacher Conferences/Report Card Pickup

Mon, October 16, 2023

2nd Term Progress Reports Issued

Thu, November 9, 2023 – Fri, November 10, 2023

School Holidays

Mon, November 20, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023

First Semester Exams

Mon, December 18, 2023 – Thu, December 21, 2023

End of 1st Semester

Fri, December 22, 2023

Early Release Day (60% day)

School Holidays

Mon, December 25, 2023 – Thu, January 4, 2024

Professional Development (Student Holiday)

Fri, January 5, 2024

Second Semester Begins

Mon, January 8, 2024

Report Cards Issued

Thu, January 11, 2024

School Holiday

Mon, January 15, 2024

Term 2 Recognition Ceremony

Tue, January 23, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, January 24, 2024 – Thu, January 25, 2024

7th ELA Benchmark Party

Thu, January 25, 2024 – Fri, January 26, 2024

7th Math Benchmark Party

Fri, January 26, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024

PJHS Thespians Attend Junior ThesCon in Tupelo

Fri, January 26, 2024 – Sun, January 28, 2024

PUE Student of the Month Celebration

Fri, January 26, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024

CTE Assembly for 8th Graders

Tue, January 30, 2024 – Wed, January 31, 2024

9th Grade Preview Night for 8th Graders @ PHS

Wed, January 31, 2024 – Wed, January 31, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, January 31, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024

Last Day to Sign Up for Pirate Palooza

Wed, January 31, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024

Honors Art Meeting

Thu, February 1, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024

8th ELA Benchmark Growth Party

Thu, February 1, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024

Counselors Will Meet with Upcoming 8th Graders about 2024-2025 Choice Sheets

Thu, February 1, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024

January Pirates of the Month

Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024

8th Math Benchmark Growth Party

Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024

PPSD Job Fair

Fri, February 2, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024

National School Counseling Week

Mon, February 5, 2024 – Sun, February 11, 2024

PHS Counselors to Meet with 8th Graders about Choice Sheets for 2024-2025

Mon, February 5, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024

Counselors Will Meet with Upcoming 7th Graders about 2024-2025 Choice Sheets

Mon, February 5, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024

PLE Book Fair

Mon, February 5, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024

Varsity Basketball District Tournament at Meridian

Mon, February 5, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024

Wear Red for Kindness

Tue, February 6, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024

Dance Team Tryout Clinic

Tue, February 6, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024

Mandatory Cheer Interest Meeting

Wed, February 7, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024

Faculty Meeting

Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024

3rd Term Progress Reports Issued

Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024

Third Term Progress Reports Issued

Thu, February 8, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

7th Grade Valentine’s Dance

Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

PUE Valentines Parties (students only)

Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

NSE Valentine’s parties

Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

No guests. Please check student folders for more information.

Valentine’s Day Parties

Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

PLE’s Souper Bowl Showdown

Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

Dance Team Tryouts

Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

National ACT Testing Date

Sat, February 10, 2024 – Sun, February 11, 2024

FIRST Lego League Competition

Sat, February 10, 2024 – Sun, February 11, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, February 14, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024

Pete the Cat Visits PLE

Wed, February 14, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024

Beta Parent Meeting @ PJHS Auditorium

Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024

Pearl Opener Track Meet

Thu, February 15, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024

JH Archery host Ridgeland

Thu, February 15, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024

Hs Baseball at Brookhaven

Thu, February 15, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024

Pete the Cat from Pearl Library

Fri, February 16, 2024 – Sat, February 17, 2024

The Pearl Library will come present Pete the Cat for our students. No guests.

Pearl Track and Field Opener

Sat, February 17, 2024 – Sat, February 17, 2024

School Holiday

Mon, February 19, 2024

Presidents’ Day – School Holiday

Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024

All schools and offices are closed.

Professional Development (Student Holiday)

Tue, February 20, 2024

Faculty/Staff Professional Development

Tue, February 20, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024

Faculty/Staff Professional Development (Student Holiday)

Student Holiday

Tue, February 20, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024

Student Holiday – Faculty/Staff Professional Development

Rising 6th Grade Preview Night @ Pirate Auditorium

Tue, February 20, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024

State Beta Convention

Wed, February 21, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, February 21, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024

PUE World’s Finest Chocolate Sales Kick-off

Wed, February 21, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024

6th Grade Choir Practice

Thu, February 22, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024

Baseball @ Clinton

Thu, February 22, 2024 – Fri, February 23, 2024

PUE Student of the Month Celebration

Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024

Track Rumble in the Jungle

Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024

Pearl Festival Day

Mon, February 26, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024

NSE Cat & The Hat day

Mon, February 26, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024

Please check student folders for dress up day specifics.

PLE’s Cat in the Hat Day

Mon, February 26, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024

PLE’s faculty and students will wear stripes and/or a hat.

Florence @ Pearl

Mon, February 26, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024

NSE Silly Socks Day

Tue, February 27, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024

Please check student folders for dress up day specifics.

PLE’s Fox in Socks Day

Tue, February 27, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024

PLE’s faculty and students will wear silly socks.

PUE MVP Testing

Tue, February 27, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

Track – Pearl @ Madison

Tue, February 27, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024

ROTC Visit

Tue, February 27, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024

Junior ACT @PHS

Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, February 28, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024

NSE 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish day

Wed, February 28, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024

Please check student folders for dress up day specifics.

PLE’s One Fish, Two Fish Day

Wed, February 28, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024

PLE’s faculty and students will wear red and/or blue.

Choral Arts Festival – 6th Grade

Wed, February 28, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

NSE Green Eggs and Ham day

Thu, February 29, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

Please check student folders for dress up day specifics.

PLE’s Green Eggs & Ham Day

Thu, February 29, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

PLE’s faculty and students will wear green.

Baseball, Clinton @ Pearl

Thu, February 29, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

NSE Literacy Night(In Person)

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

Please check student folders for more information.

February Pirates of the Month Celebration

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024

Read Across America- Favorite Book Character day

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024

Please check student folders for dress up day specifics.

PLE Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024

PLE’s faculty and students will wear dress up as their favorite book character.

PUE Read Across America Day

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024

USM Invitational

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

Algebra I Benchmark

Mon, March 4, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024

NSE Spring Pictures

Mon, March 4, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024

PUE LAS Links Testing

Mon, March 4, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

Baseball, NWR @ Pearl

Mon, March 4, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024

ELA Benchmark

Tue, March 5, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024

NSE 3rd Grade CASE Testing

Tue, March 5, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

Track @ NWR

Tue, March 5, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024

ELPT Testing

Tue, March 5, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

Math Benchmark

Wed, March 6, 2024 – Thu, March 7, 2024

Faculty Meeting

Wed, March 6, 2024 – Thu, March 7, 2024

Science 8 Benchmark

Thu, March 7, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

Honors Art Meeting

Thu, March 7, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

PLE’s Spring Pictures

Thu, March 7, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

PUE 5th Grade Survivor Day

Thu, March 7, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

Baseball, Brandon @ Pearl

Thu, March 7, 2024 – Fri, March 8, 2024

End of 3rd Term

Fri, March 8, 2024

End of Third Term

Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024

Pirate Palooza

Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024

NSE Super Hero Celebration

Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024

PUE Spring Picture Day

Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024

Rankin County Championship

Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024

School Holidays

Mon, March 11, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024

Spring Break – School Holidays

Mon, March 11, 2024 – Sat, March 16, 2024

All schools and offices are closed.

MAAP-A

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024

Baseball, NWR @ Pearl

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024

Track @ Germantown

Tue, March 19, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, March 20, 2024 – Thu, March 21, 2024

Report Cards Issued

Thu, March 21, 2024

Report Cards Issued

Thu, March 21, 2024 – Fri, March 22, 2024

Baseball, Bramdon @ Pearl

Thu, March 21, 2024 – Fri, March 22, 2024

Term 3 Big Event

Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024

Florida State Relays

Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sun, March 24, 2024

Baseball, Mendenhall @ Pearl

Mon, March 25, 2024 – Tue, March 26, 2024

Track @ Clinton

Tue, March 26, 2024 – Wed, March 27, 2024

District ACT @PHS

Tue, March 26, 2024 – Tue, March 26, 2024

PJHS Singers Rehearsal

Tue, March 26, 2024 – Tue, March 26, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, March 27, 2024 – Thu, March 28, 2024

Community Easter Service

Wed, March 27, 2024 – Thu, March 28, 2024

Fleet Feet Track Classic

Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024

Baseball @ Florence

Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024

School Holiday

Fri, March 29, 2024

Easter Break – School Holiday

Fri, March 29, 2024 – Sat, March 30, 2024

All schools and offices will be closed.

School Holiday

Mon, April 1, 2024

Easter Break – School Holiday

Mon, April 1, 2024 – Tue, April 2, 2024

All schools and offices will be closed.

State Choral Festival

Mon, April 1, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024

Track – Little Six Championship @ Pearl

Tue, April 2, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024

2nd Grade Music Program

Tue, April 2, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024

Burns
George
Forsythe
Lovorn
Sanders
Kimble
Wheat

Faculty Meeting

Wed, April 3, 2024 – Thu, April 4, 2024

Honors Art Meeting

Thu, April 4, 2024 – Fri, April 5, 2024

Choir Orlando Trip

Thu, April 4, 2024 – Mon, April 8, 2024

Pastries for Pups Fundraiser

Thu, April 4, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024

Baseball, Leake Central @ Pearl

Thu, April 4, 2024 – Fri, April 5, 2024

2nd Grade Music Program

Thu, April 4, 2024 – Fri, April 5, 2024

Mills
Ivy
King
Burkes
Cole
Sweeney
Peacock

March Pirates of the Month Celebration

Fri, April 5, 2024 – Sat, April 6, 2024

Arrow Invitational

Sat, April 6, 2024 – Sun, April 7, 2024

Meet of Champions

Sat, April 6, 2024 – Sun, April 7, 2024

MHSAA Middle School State Meet @ Pearl

Mon, April 8, 2024 – Tue, April 9, 2024

NSE Parent Literacy Night (Virtual)

Tue, April 9, 2024 – Wed, April 10, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, April 10, 2024 – Thu, April 11, 2024

Spring Pictures

Thu, April 11, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024

8th Grade Semi-Formal

Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024

Woody Barnett T& Field Invitational

Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024

National ACT Testing Date

Sat, April 13, 2024 – Sun, April 14, 2024

NSE 3rd Grade MAAP Testing

Tue, April 16, 2024 – Fri, April 19, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, April 17, 2024 – Thu, April 18, 2024

4th Term Progress Reports Issued

Thu, April 18, 2024 – Fri, April 19, 2024

Fourth Term Progress Reports Issued

Thu, April 18, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024

Pastries with Pups Party

Fri, April 19, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024

PHS Band Spring Concert @PHS

Tue, April 23, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, April 24, 2024 – Thu, April 25, 2024

Spring Band Concert

Tue, April 30, 2024 – Wed, May 1, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, May 1, 2024 – Thu, May 2, 2024

Art Honors Meeting

Thu, May 2, 2024 – Fri, May 3, 2024

PHS Band Banquet @PHS

Mon, May 6, 2024 – Mon, May 6, 2024

After School Practice

Mon, May 6, 2024 – Mon, May 6, 2024

Choir Practice

Mon, May 6, 2024 – Mon, May 6, 2024

ECEC Commencement Day

Tue, May 7, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024

Class times to be announced.

Spring Concert

Tue, May 7, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024

PLC’s

Wed, May 8, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024

NSE 2nd Grade Awards Day

Wed, May 8, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024

Please check student folders for awards day schedule.

NSE 3rd Grade Awards Day

Thu, May 9, 2024 – Fri, May 10, 2024

Please check student folders for awards day schedule.

Spring Fest

Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024

Teacher Appreciation Week

Mon, May 13, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024

Graduation

Thu, May 16, 2024

Pearl High School Graduation

Thu, May 16, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024

PHS Graduation

Fri, May 17, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024

Second Semester Exams

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Thu, May 23, 2024

Second Semester Exams

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Fri, May 24, 2024

NSE Field Day

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024

End of 2nd Semester

Fri, May 24, 2024

Early Release Day (60% day); Last Teacher Day

End of 2nd Semester (90 days; 4th Term – 48 days) – Early Release Day (60% day); Last Teacher Day

Fri, May 24, 2024 – Sat, May 25, 2024

National ACT Testing Date

Sat, June 8, 2024 – Sun, June 9, 2024