News Summary
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is requesting quotes for various services aimed at supporting teachers and students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for the upcoming school year. Bids must be submitted via email, with a deadline for submissions set. Additionally, an event for sophomores’ schedule pickups is scheduled, and a returning therapy dog is expected to help enhance the school environment.
Starkville, Mississippi – Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Requests Quotes for 2025-2026 Services
The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (SOCSD) has announced that they are seeking quotes for various contractual services to assist with teacher and student support across all grades from Kindergarten through Grade 12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Proposals must be submitted via email to Dr. Vernita Wilson, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, at [email protected]. Bids will be accepted until the close of business on July 31, 2025.
Interested bidders are required to provide evidence of their expertise, current references, and the proposed daily rate as part of their submissions. For further inquiries or additional information, parties are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Wilson through the provided email.
Key Upcoming Event for Students
In addition to the quote requests, SOCSD has scheduled a significant event on July 15, 2025, where sophomores will have the opportunity to pick up their schedules from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event marks the preparatory phase for students heading into the upcoming academic year, as the district emphasizes its mission to facilitate the discovery and development of each student’s passion, purpose, and potential.
Return of Therapy Dog to Partnership Middle School
Partnership Middle School is pleased to welcome back Tucker, a 3-year-old Golden Doodle therapy dog, who will continue to support the emotional needs of students during his third year at the school. Tucker’s owner and primary handler, Laura Prisock, will oversee his activities as the SafeSpace Project Coordinator at the school. Tucker greeted students enthusiastically during carpool on his first day back on August 8 and engaged actively with many eager 6th and 7th graders.
The therapy dog participated in a full day of school activities, including classroom visits, special photo shoots, and playtime. Therapy dogs like Tucker have been shown to enhance the school environment significantly, contributing to a positive climate and culture within the educational setting. Research indicates that therapy dogs improve attendance and support the socio-emotional development and cognitive skills of students. Tucker’s calming presence is anticipated to help ease stress, particularly during testing periods and other high-pressure situations.
To prepare for Tucker’s return, the school distributed an informational sheet to parents detailing his role and the benefits he brings to the student body. The community looks forward to Tucker’s continued contribution to enhancing the overall experience for students and alleviating school-related stressors this academic year.
Celebrating 50 Years of Full Integration
In a related highlight, the Starkville Oktibbeha School District and Starkville High School are gearing up to celebrate 50 years of full integration. The milestone will be commemorated with a special 50 Years & Counting celebration, gathering memorabilia and personal accounts from individuals who attended during the 1970-71 school year. The celebration coincides with the memory of a remarkable Homecoming event from 1971, during which Starkville High School’s football team celebrated a victorious season with a 49-0 win against the Houston Hilltoppers.
Individuals are encouraged to contribute memorabilia, including football jerseys, cheer uniforms, trophies, and photographs, to be archived at the Greensboro Center during normal business hours. All items will be returned to their owners after the event.
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Additional Resources
- Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Quote Request
- Wikipedia: Special Education
- Tucker’s First Day Back to School
- Google Search: Therapy Dogs in Schools
- 50 Years of Full Integration Celebration
- Encyclopedia Britannica: History of Education
- Water Park Lawsuit against Oktibbeha County
- Google News: Oktibbeha County News
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