News Summary
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is gearing up for the upcoming academic year with a series of Back to School events. These events, designed to assist parents and students, will include schedule pick-ups, school visits, and teacher meetings. Specialized sessions for registration assistance will also be offered to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year, highlighting the district’s commitment to collaborative engagement within the community.
Starkville Announces Back to School Events for 2025-2026 School Year
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) is preparing for the upcoming academic year with a series of Back to School events designed to assist parents and students as they transition into the 2025-2026 school year. These events will facilitate schedule pick-ups, school visits, teacher meetings, and supply drop-offs, effectively welcoming families into a new year of educational excellence.
Key Dates for Back to School Events
Important dates for the Back to School events are as follows:
- Friday, July 11, 2025: Teacher Assignment Pickup from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- Monday, July 14, 2025: Additional Teacher Assignment Pickup from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, along with Senior Parking Sign-up at Millsaps.
- Thursday, July 10, 2025: Early Teacher Assignment Pick-up from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Sudduth Gym.
- Thursday, July 17, 2025: Open House from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, which includes a mandatory Parent Meeting either at 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm.
- Friday, July 11, 2025: Schedule Pickup for 6th Grade from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and for 7th Grade from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
- Schedule Pick-up for Seniors on July 14, 2025 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am, and Juniors from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
- Schedule Pick-up for Sophomores on July 15, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
- Schedule Pick-up & Orientation for Freshmen on July 16, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Registration Assistance
For families needing help with online school registration, SOCSD will offer a three-day Centralized Registration Help Center from July 8-10, 2025. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that all families have the necessary support to complete the registration process smoothly.
Additional Information
Parents will receive teacher assignments via email starting at 6:00 pm on July 11, 2025. Those who do not have email access can pick up assignments at the HWS front office beginning on July 14, 2025, during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The school district encourages parents to sign up for time slots during Teacher Assignment Pick-up to facilitate attendance at the Open House.
Background and Community Engagement
As the SOCSD gears up for the new school year, the district emphasizes the importance of collaboration among families, schools, and the community to foster successful student engagement. The excitement surrounding the upcoming events reflects the district’s commitment to educational excellence and its drive to make transitions for families as seamless as possible.
More information regarding these events and additional resources can be found on the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District’s Back to School Dashboard and Parent Dashboard. SOCSD looks forward to welcoming all Jacket families into another enriching academic year.
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