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Pearl River County school board praises student achievements, hears student feedback on phones and parking
Summary
At its meeting, the Pearl River County School District recognized student achievements and heard summaries of student interviews that raised concerns about parking, phone use in class and inconsistent internet access; the board also heard updates on the Lifeline program and student council activities.
The Pearl River County School District board opened its meeting with recognitions of student achievements and an overview of student-sourced feedback about school life.
PRC SD, speaking for the superintendent's report, named students and staff for awards and singled out one student, Michael Warner, for strong academic performance. The board also formally recognized the student representative, Morgan, praising her leadership on campus and noting that she had completed an associate degree through the Middle College program at Pearl River Community College. "We are incredibly proud of her," PRC SD said.
PRC SD summarized interviews with elementary students, reporting that youngsters frequently cited recess, teachers and friends as their favorite parts of school and suggested more physical education and additional free time at the start of the day. Students also offered ideas such as single-gender dress code options and playful suggestions including a swimming pool or expanded recess; board materials did not indicate required funding or feasibility for those items.
On program updates, PRC SD described a visit to the Lifeline/wise classroom, praising its classroom environment and students' engagement with literacy and character lessons while noting operational challenges. "The class takes place during lunch in a shared room," PRC SD said, adding that some students reported difficulty hearing lessons because of scheduling and space constraints.
Students and the superintendent's summary flagged several operational issues for further consideration: limited parking for students, inconsistent enforcement or application of the district phone policy, and variable internet access that can impede instruction. PRC SD presented these as concerns raised directly by students rather than board proposals.
Board members asked clarifying questions but did not adopt new policy or announce specific funding commitments during the meeting. Several items raised by students were described as matters for follow-up by district staff. The superintendent's presentation closed with broader recognition of student activities — from Special Olympics participation to Homecoming — and a request to continue building participation and accountability in student leadership.
Next steps: the board did not enact immediate changes to the phone policy, parking or internet services at this meeting; staff were asked to follow up with details and potential remedies.
