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Dr. Patrick Eakes of Philadelphia talks with administrators in the Neshoba County School District as they finalize plans for the opening of schools for the 2020-21 year. Clockwise, starting at bottom left, are Lashon Horne, high school assistant principal; Dana McLain, high school assistant principal; Cody Killen, middle school principal; Jessie Smith, middle school assistant principal; Kim Baysinger, elementary school assistant principal; Dr. Lundy Brantley, superintendent; Jason Gentry, high school principal; Dr. Penny Hill, assistant superintendent; Dr. Eakes; Brent Pouncey, high school assistant principal; and Jimmy Rowcliff, transportation director. Not pictured is Stephanie Peebles, RN, middle school nurse.
Dr. Patrick Eakes of Philadelphia talks with administrators in the Neshoba County School District as they finalize plans for the opening of schools for the 2020-21 year. Clockwise, starting at bottom left, are Lashon Horne, high school assistant principal; Dana McLain, high school assistant principal; Cody Killen, middle school principal; Jessie Smith, middle school assistant principal; Kim Baysinger, elementary school assistant principal; Dr. Lundy Brantley, superintendent; Jason Gentry, high school principal; Dr. Penny Hill, assistant superintendent; Dr. Eakes; Brent Pouncey, high school assistant principal; and Jimmy Rowcliff, transportation director. Not pictured is Stephanie Peebles, RN, middle school nurse.

Neshoba finalizes plans for opening school year
Monday, July 6, 2020 2:18 PM
The Neshoba County School District has finalized plans for the opening of the 2020-21 school year, following weeks of planning to help ensure a healthy environment for students and staff in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which shuttered its campus in March.
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