🌟 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! 👏 Congratulations to these students for being shining examples of responsibility! Keep up the great work! 💙❤️

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

🎉 We are proud to announce that Strayhorn Elementary School has been rated a “B” school by the Mississippi Department of Education! 🎉

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! 💙🤍 #BeALegend #StrayhornStrong

🚂🔢 Mrs. Whitney's class had a blast learning about odd and even numbers! Using connecting cubes, they built “number trains” to see math in action. ❤️💙 #HandsOnLearning #MathIsFun #BeALegend

👓 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 ❤️💙📚

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
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! 💙 #BetaClub #BeALegend #SchoolofMerit

📣 Spirit Friday, Mustangs! 🐎
This week, Strayhorn Elementary is joining SHS as we cheer on the Mustangs against the Independence Wildcats! 🐾🏈

🎉 Theme: “Hunting the Wildcats”
🦌🎯 Wear your best camo or hunting gear on Friday to show your Mustang pride!

🇺🇸 It’s also Military Appreciation Night at Mustang Field — join us as we honor and thank those who serve!

⚠️ Reminder: Please do NOT bring toy guns or weapons as part of your outfit.

Let’s gear up, honor our heroes, and hunt down a Mustang victory! 🔥🐎

#BeALegend #MustangPride #StrayhornStrong #MilitaryAppreciation

💛 Go Gold Day – September 25th! 💛
Join us as we stand together for Childhood Cancer Awareness. Students and staff, wear gold/yellow to show your support and to honor all the brave fighters. Let’s fill our school with hope and strength!

#BaileyStrong #BeALegend

📚✨ Spelling comes to life! Our students had fun this week using their bodies to spell out their spelling words. What an active way to practice learning! #LearningIsFun #ActiveLearning #BeALegend

🌟 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! 👏 Congratulations to these students for being shining examples of responsibility! Keep up the great work! 💙❤️

Kindergarten: Thalia Canseco and Jett Blaine
1st Grade: Hollis Stewart, Dawson Mabry, and Ailene Garcia
2nd Grade: Adalynn Luker and Dylan Varela
3rd Grade: Mila Dorsey, Colton Hensley, and Anna Taylor Tucker
4th Grade: Evelyn Garcia and Miller Yount
5th Grade: Paisley Johnson, Erin Moore, and Tatum Parker
6th Grade: Natalie Grantham, Baylee Brister, and Abbie Hughey

#BeResponsible #StudentLeaders #BeALegend #CharacterCounts

🍕 Domino’s Pizza Night - Wednesday, September 17th! 🍕

Skip cooking and support our school! On Wednesday, September 17th, order from Domino’s, and 20% of every dollar you spend will come back to our school.

Enjoy delicious pizza while helping us make a difference—it's a win-win! 🎉

📞 Call in or order online!

#DominosPizzaNight #SupportOurSchool #PizzaForACause

🧪🔬 Mrs. Mabry’s 5th grade scientists have been hard at work!

Students explored mixtures and solutions by choosing their own examples, writing about them, explaining how they would separate them, and even illustrating their ideas. 📝🎨

We loved seeing their creativity and scientific thinking in action! 🌟

#BeALegend #MustangPride #FutureScientists

📣 Spirit THURSDAY, Mustangs! 🐎
Strayhorn Elementary is joining SHS in cheering on our Mustangs as they take on the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles! 🦅🏈

Whether country tough or country club classy-always be Mustang strong!

🤠👔 Dress up Thursday in your boots or loafers-flannel or polos to show your Mustang spirit!

Let’s rope in those Eagles and claim another victory! 🔥🐎

#BeALegend #MustangPride #StrayhornStrong

🎓📣 College Day is Tuesday!
Show your school spirit and future pride by wearing your favorite college attire on Friday! 🏈📚

Let’s fill the halls with college colors and Mustang pride! 🐎✨

#BeALegend #CollegeDay #MustangPride

🍧❄️ $1 Popsicle Friday! ❄️🍧

Cool off and celebrate the end of the week with a sweet treat! Popsicles will be on sale this Friday for just $1.

Don’t forget to bring your dollar and enjoy a cool snack with your friends! 😋✨

#BeALegend #MustangPride #SweetFriday

🌟 Positive Office Referral 🌟

Shoutout to Mrs. Molly’s class! 👏 Coach shared that when they came in for PE, the whole class worked together to stack all the chairs from the gym floor. They were careful to look out for each other, quick to get the job done neatly, and showed great responsibility in putting everything away. 💪🪑

Way to go, Mustangs—you make us proud! 💙🐴

#BeALegend #responsibility

🎩🧢 $1 Hat Day is THIS Wednesday! 🧢🎩

Bring $1 and wear your favorite hat to school! Let’s see those cowboy hats, baseball caps, bucket hats, and more! 😎🙌

📚✨ Reminder, Third Grade Parents! ✨📚
Parent & Literacy Night is TONIGHT at 5:30 PM!

Join us for important information about:
✅ Third Grade State Testing
✅ Literacy Tips & Strategies
✅ How to Support Your Child at Home

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

📣 Spirit Friday, Mustangs! 🐎
This week, Strayhorn Elementary is cheering on SHS as they travel to take on the Smithville Seminoles! 🏈

🎉 Theme: “Bum Day”
😴 Wear your coziest PJs or casual lounge wear on Friday to show your Mustang pride!

Let’s get comfy and send the Seminoles packing! 🔥

#BeALegend #MustangPride #StrayhornStrong

🐴💙 It's Game Day! Big thanks to our SHS football team, cheerleaders & coaches for kicking off the morning with Mustang spirit! 🎉

🏈 Come out and join us tonight at Mustang Stadium for the first home football game of the season as SHS takes on the Potts Camp Cardinals. Let’s pack the stands, retire those Cardinals, and cheer our boys on to victory! 🔥🙌

#MustangPride #FridayNightLights