Red Ribbon Week is here! 🌟 Join us October 20–24 and be a drug-free legend. πŸ’ͺ❀️ Dress up, stand out, and show your commitment to making healthy choices!
2 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
Mustang with red ribbon on checkerboard
🐾 Mrs. Brooklyn’s 4th graders explored variation in a fun way β€” through dogs! 🐢 Each student chose a different breed to highlight how unique characteristics make every dog (and species!) special. Such a paws-itively awesome science project! πŸ•βœ¨ #BeALegend #FutureScientists #ScienceIsFun
2 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
students with posterboard and dog pictures
students with posterboard and dog pictures
students with posterboard and dog pictures
students with posterboard and dog pictures
students with posterboard and dog pictures
students with posterboard and dog pictures
🌟 Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility 🌟
Each month our school focuses on one character trait, and each week teachers select students who have shown that trait in action. This month we are celebrating Responsibility! πŸ‘ Congratulations to these students for being shining examples of responsibility! Keep up the great work! πŸ’™β€οΈ

Kindergarten: Charlotte Yelverton, Josie Purdon, Brayden Cox and Jolene Cornelius
1st Grade: Malachi Readus and Chloe Delcourt
2nd Grade: Irelynn Wilson
3rd Grade: Yajayra Garcia, Jordan Carlisle, and Santiago Esqueda
4th Grade: Lynleigh Davis, Emmylou Pitcock, and Graham Mabry
5th Grade: Emma Miller
6th Grade: Makayla Ayers

#BeResponsible #StudentLeaders #BeALegend #CharacterCounts
2 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
πŸŽƒ The high school has invited us to join them for their annual Mustang Mash! πŸ‘»
Come trick-or-treat through the SHS hallways on October 28th from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🍬

All children birth through 6th grade are welcome to join the fun β€” wear your costume and get ready for some spooky Mustang spirit! πŸ§‘πŸ’™ #MustangMash #BeALegend #TrickOrTreat
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
Jack o'lanterns and cobwebs
✨🏰 Happily Ever Homecoming – Disney Theme 🏰✨
Get ready, Mustangsβ€”it’s Homecoming Week! Show your spirit each day with our magical Disney-themed dress-up days:

πŸ‘‘ Monday – Sleeping Beauty Day: Wear your favorite PJs!
🎢 Tuesday – Disney Through the Decades: Dress like your favorite decade!
πŸ§šβ€β™‚οΈπŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ Wednesday – Journey to Neverland: Be a fairy or a pirate!
🐾 Thursday – Magical Kingdom: Dress as your favorite Disney character OR wear animal print!
🐎 Friday – Mustang Spirit: Finish the week strong in your Mustang gear!

Let’s make this a Happily Ever Homecoming to remember! πŸ’«

#BeALegend #MustangPride #Homecoming2025
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
Mustang wearing mickey ears and mickey mouse with a football over his head
πŸ‚πŸ Happy Fall Break! πŸπŸ‚
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break. School will resume on Monday, October 13thβ€”we can’t wait to see all of our students back, refreshed and ready to learn! #BeALegend
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
colorful leaves
⚽ Mustang Soccer Kids Camp – Register Now!
Get ready for fun, teamwork, and soccer skills! πŸŽπŸ’¨
Don’t miss out – spots are filling fast! #MustangSoccer #KidsCamp #SoccerFun #YouthSports
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
soccer ball and mustang
🧹✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨🧹
A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Johnny for all the hard work he does to keep our school clean, safe, and shining bright. He’s a true team player and helps out in so many ways to support our school. We appreciate you today and every day! β€οΈπŸ’™ #CustodianAppreciationDay #BeALegend
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
mustang with cleaning supplies
Our 5th & 6th Grade Mustang STEM Club had a magnetic time today! 🧲✨ Students mixed science and fun by creating their very own magnetic slime. Hands-on learning at its best! #STEM #BeALegend #FutureScientists
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
girl with magnet and slime
girls with measuring cups and jug of water
Boys with cups and glue
hand with slime on paper plate
hand with slime
🍎✨ October is School Administrator Appreciation Month! ✨🍎
We are so thankful for Mrs. Ricks and Mrs. Murphy and the many ways they lead, encourage, and support our students and staff each day. β€οΈπŸ’™ Their hard work and dedication make a huge difference in helping our school family grow and succeed. #BeALegend #AdministratorAppreciation
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
mustang with a group of school children
Our 6th graders made learning sweet! πŸͺ✨ They modeled each phase of mitosis using Oreos and sprinklesβ€”turning cell division into a hands-on (and tasty) science lesson. #STEM #BeALegend #SweetScience
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
students at table
students at table
students at table
students working at a table
open oreos
🌟 Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility 🌟
Each month our school focuses on one character trait, and each week teachers select students who have shown that trait in action. This month we are celebrating Responsibility! πŸ‘ Congratulations to these students for being shining examples of responsibility! Keep up the great work! πŸ’™β€οΈ

Kindergarten: Luna Davis and Savannah Champagne
1st Grade: Takyla Jackson, Ella Rohloff, and Alexa Garcia
2nd Grade: Ava Cole, Lexi Williams, and Angel Morales
3rd Grade: Eli Jackson and Andie Kirby
4th Grade: Annalee Wilson, Aubrey Kilpatrick, Cadien Boyd, Miles Cundiff, and Hadley Hill
5th Grade: Carsen Jones, Hallie Stewart, and Adalynn Shaw
6th Grade: Tanner Busby

#BeResponsible #StudentLeaders #BeALegend #CharacterCounts
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
πŸ“£ Spirit Friday, Mustangs! 🐎
This week, Strayhorn Elementary is joining SHS in cheering on our Mustangs as they face the Coffeeville Pirates! ☠️🏈

🎢 Dress up Friday as your favorite album cover or music artist look to show your Mustang spirit!

Let’s strike a pose, rock the look, and cheer our Mustangs on to victory over the Pirates! πŸ”₯🐎

#BeALegend #MustangPride #StrayhornStrong
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
mustang with green hair and a guitar and speaker with microphone
βœοΈπŸ“š Upcoming 9 Weeks Assessments πŸ“šβœοΈ
It’s time for our 9 weeks assessments! These tests help us see how much students have learned and guide us in planning instruction for the next nine weeks.

βœ… Please make sure your child is well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best!

Thank you for your support at home as we work together for student success. πŸ’™

#9WeeksAssessments #BeALegend #StudentSuccess
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
stack of books with pencils and an apple
stack of books with pencils and an apple
🎩✨ Get ready for $1 Wacky Hair or Hat Day! ✨🎩
Show off your craziest hairstyles or funniest hats this Monday for just $1. All proceeds go to support our school! β€οΈπŸ’™ #WackyHairDay #HatDay #BeALegend
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
2 clowns and a mustang
🌟 Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility 🌟
Each month our school focuses on one character trait, and each week teachers select students who have shown that trait in action. This month we are celebrating Responsibility! πŸ‘ Congratulations to these students for being shining examples of responsibility! Keep up the great work! πŸ’™β€οΈ

Kindergarten: Carter Lamb and Georgia Cornelius
1st Grade: Nori Grace Johnson, Eli Kinberg, and Khylar Cole
2nd Grade: Cadeyn Gant, Roland Lentz and Ava Kilpatrick
3rd Grade: Jacob Cook and Brayleigh Alred
4th Grade: Jaxsen Turner and Trinity Johnson
5th Grade: Blakelee Dykes and Adrienne Fletcher
6th Grade: Dysen Hudspeth, Jase Brooks, and Sam Shuler

#BeResponsible #StudentLeaders #BeALegend #CharacterCounts
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
Students smiling at camera
πŸŽ‰ We are proud to announce that Strayhorn Elementary School has been rated a β€œB” school by the Mississippi Department of Education! πŸŽ‰

This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the support of our families and community. Together, we are building success every day at Strayhorn! πŸ’™πŸ€ #BeALegend #StrayhornStrong
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
mustang with a B
πŸš‚πŸ”’ Mrs. Whitney's class had a blast learning about odd and even numbers! Using connecting cubes, they built β€œnumber trains” to see math in action. β€οΈπŸ’™ #HandsOnLearning #MathIsFun #BeALegend
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
student with cubes and marker writing addition facts on whiteboard at desk
student with cubes and marker writing addition facts on whiteboard at desk
student with cubes and marker writing addition facts on whiteboard at desk
student with cubes and marker writing addition facts on whiteboard at desk
student with cubes and marker writing addition facts on whiteboard at desk
student with cubes and marker writing addition facts on whiteboard at desk
πŸ‘“ A big thank you to Dr. Sarah Thrower with Magnolia Eye Group! She recently came to our school to provide vision screenings for all our 1st and 2nd graders. Ensuring our students can see clearly is is one more step toward becoming legends! #HealthyEyes #HappyStudents #BeALegend β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ“š
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
a doctor holding up signs to a student
πŸŽ‰ Exciting News! πŸŽ‰
We are proud to announce that our school has been named a National Beta School of Merit! This recognition celebrates our commitment to academic achievement, character, leadership, and service. 🌟

Congratulations to our students, staff, and Beta Club members for making this possible! πŸ’™ #BetaClub #BeALegend #SchoolofMerit
3 months ago, Strayhorn Elementary
beta club emblem