In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide. To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, the policy states: The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020 for a death attributed to COVID-19. If multiple individuals contributed toward funeral expenses, they should apply under a single application as applicant and co-applicant. FEMA will also consider documentation from other individuals not listed as the applicant and co-applicant who may have incurred funeral expenses as part of the registration for the deceased individual. An applicant may apply for multiple deceased individuals. The COVID-19-related death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. This assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application. Funeral assistance is intended to assist with expenses for funeral services and interment or cremation. In the coming weeks, a dedicated 800 number will be established to help individuals who apply. In the meantime, potential applicants are encouraged to start gathering the following documentation: An official death certificate that attributes the death to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the U. S. The death certificate must indicate the death “may have been caused by” or “was likely the result of” COVID-19 or COVID-19 like symptoms. Similar phrases that indicate a high likelihood of COVID-19 are considered sufficient attribution. Funeral expense documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that include the applicant’s name, the deceased individual’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses were incurred. Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. Funeral assistance may not duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, federal/state/local/tribal/territorial government programs or agencies, or other sources. More information regarding this assistance can be found at COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA.gov For a list of frequently asked questions, click here. Mississippi Media Inquiries: FEMA-R4-External-Affairs@fema.dhs.gov

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi is spreading awareness through visual impact at the Mississippi State Capitol. CACM is planting a pinwheel garden on the lawn of the Capitol that will consist of over 400 pinwheels with every 100 pinwheels representing a thousand children served through the Children’s Advocacy Centers. The past 20 years have led CACM to serve 44,320 children, and the “I Protect Children” movement campaign was created to recognize these children and spread awareness to Mississippians. “Across the country, pinwheels are used during the month of April. The pinwheels are a national symbol of childhood hope, health and happiness. Unfortunately, due to child abuse and neglect, thousands of children are denied their innocence each year. The 12 Child Advocacy Centers across the state work to ensure that despite being abused and neglected, these children have the chance to receive hope, healing, and justice,” said Karla Tye, Executive Director of CACM. Child Abuse Prevention Month has been an annual observance in the United States since 1983. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of child abuse and maltreatment and emphasize the fact that it can happen anywhere. The pinwheel garden gives a visual representation of children who have been affected by child abuse and brings awareness to the public to act or become involved to defeat child abuse. “We hope the pinwheels will serve as a visual reminder of the prevalence of child abuse in our communities. Each pinwheel represents 100 children that were served by a child advocacy center over the past 20 years. We hope it sparks conversations about how to eradicate child abuse in our communities across the state. We are all mandatory reporters and have a role to play in defeating child abuse.” CACM is committed to continuing the growth of the local Child Advocacy Centers in Mississippi and improving systems that benefit every child who walks through its doors. In order to continue to grow and serve abused children, people need to recognize that no matter your career or financial status, everyone is required by law to report child abuse. Making one phone call to local law enforcement or the Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.222.8000 could save a child’s life. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with all calls being anonymous. For additional information on how to get involved with CACM and helping spread awareness, visit CACM’s website at www.childadvocacyms.org. The website is also a resource for upcoming events, training opportunities, resources, and much more. Anyone can also follow along on CACM’s journey through their social media at @childadvocacyms. About Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi (CACM) Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi (CACM) is the membership organization of Mississippi’s statewide Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs), where children who have been victimized can receive a coordinated, victim-centered response from investigators and service providers. Nearly 1,800 children enter a Mississippi child advocacy center each year to talk about the unimaginable. These child-friendly settings are designed to create a sense of safety and security for child victims. CACs also share the goal of stopping child abuse before it even starts. Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2008, CACM is an accredited state chapter of the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). In addition to our highly acclaimed reactive work, CACM is committed to pro-active work, fostering systemic and societal change to protect children.

All are invited to a community family Easter party. Wesson Baptist Church and the Town of Wesson's Play It Up family events program are hosting the party on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Wesson Baptist Church. "It's our way of demonstrating love of our community," says Rev. Nelson Santa Ana, pastor at Wesson Baptist Church. The Easter Bunny will be on hand in the midst a variety of fun activities for adults and kids, including an Easter egg hunt in which those who find two golden eggs will receive special prizes. The event will also feature games geared players of all ages and inflatables on which the kids can frolic. There will be a dunk tank and, of course, munchies and snacks. Town Clerk Angela Hester says event planners welcome support of donors and volunteers, particularly snacks and candy-filed eggs. Contact Hester at City Hall and Wesson Baptist Church.

The application process for Walmart’s eighth annual Open Call is now open, and the company invites Mississippi entrepreneurs dreaming of landing their products on Walmart shelves and online to apply for the opportunity to meet with Walmart buyers on June 30, 2021, via virtual pitch meetings. The deadline to apply for participation in this year’s Open Call for products made, grown or assembled in the United States is April 30. The application and additional information about the event are available via this link. On March 3, Walmart announced a new commitment to spend an additional $350 billion on items made, grown, or assembled in the United States. It’s estimated that this spend will support more than 750,000 new American jobs. Walmart’s Open Call is one way in which the company supports this commitment. The June 30 virtual event will include similar programming to last year. In addition to one-on-one pitch meetings with Walmart merchants, participants will have an opportunity to hear directly from Walmart executives at the hour-long kickoff of the event. Smaller breakout sessions will be available throughout the day where suppliers can learn more on valuable topics and about resources available to them. “Open Call is like watching the American Dream play out in real time,” said Laura Phillips, Walmart senior vice president for Global Sourcing & US Manufacturing. “You see on full display the spirit and energy of new ideas and the hope of what could be – founded on creativity, hard work, and self-belief. It’s inspiring. Walmart’s announcement earlier this month to spend an additional $350 billion on products made, grown or assembled in America makes Open Call even more exciting and important. We know how much this opportunity means to small businesses, and we can’t wait to see the new product submissions from potential new suppliers.” This year’s Open Call attendees could secure opportunities that range from promoting products in a handful of stores in local markets to supplying products to hundreds, even thousands, of Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs and online. “Walmart makes it easy – they really do,” Henry Johnson, who owns Le’Host Hair & Wigs with his wife, Haith, said about their experience at Walmart’s 2020 Open Call. “They sent us a video that they send to everyone who’s going to present to buyers and said, ‘This is what we’re looking for.’ … We found out what was important to Walmart as a company, in the community. What’s important to Walmart is their customers. To us, our customers are No. 1. So, when we saw that was the mindset of Walmart, we knew it was a good marriage.” Earlier this year, Walmart began expanding Le’Host products into some 300 stores across the Southwest and Southeast regions of the United States. Apply for Open Call today by visiting Walmart-jump.com. And you can join the conversation on your social media channels by using #WalmartOpenCall.

Exercising 150 minutes per week along with losing five to seven percent of your weight decreases your probability of adult-onset diabetes 58 per cent, and by 71 per cent if you are 60 years old or greater, Amy Case a diabetes specialist at Brookhaven's King's Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) says. Case talked to Wesson Lions Club about the prevention-oriented Diabetes program at KDMC. "One in three Americans have prediabetes, and 90 per cent don't know it," she said. "Yet with weight loss and exercise, they can prevent diabetes." The KDMC program, she said, provides: A trained lifestyle coach A year at the KDMC gym Instruction based on a Center for Disease Control curriculum Group support Sixteen weekly meetings with monthly follow-ups Practical recipes Meal planning guidance Problem-solving strategies Program participants, Cases explained, must be at least 18 years old, overweight or have a Body Mass Index greater than 25, previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes or diagnosed with prediabetes or borderline diabetes. For information, call 601-835-9489.

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium (NMEC) to hire a team of digital learning instructional coaches and coordinators to help teachers, schools and districts effectively use educational technology and improve student outcomes statewide. Current and former educators and educational technology specialists with K-12 classroom experience are encouraged to apply. Available positions: State Digital Learning Instructional Coordinator (1 full-time position). Regional Digital Learning Instructional Coordinator (4-6 full-time positions) Digital Learning Instructional Coach (20-25 full-time or part-time positions) All positions are available through three full- and part-time hiring options: 1. Educator-in-Residence grant program for current teachers (full-time or part-time positions): Teachers are hired as a digital learning instructional coach or coordinator while remaining on the payroll of their current district or state educational institution for administrative purposes. Applicants who choose this option must secure advance approval from their district superintendent or human resources representative. 2. North Mississippi Education Consortium (NMEC) employee (full-time positions only) 3. Contract worker with NMEC (part-time positions only) The digital learning instructional team will help teachers, schools and districts statewide to: Effectively use and implement technology, including devices, learning management systems, software and other web-based tools; Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality digital instruction aligned to the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards; Implement best practices in digital learning and instructional practices; and Evaluate digital learning and instructional practices; Collaborate with other coaches and MDE staff to develop professional development resources that support the continued improvement of digital learning. The coaching positions are part of MDE’s Mississippi Connects initiative, which is a comprehensive digital learning program providing computers and teaching and learning support to every public-school student in the state. For complete job descriptions and instructions to apply, visit https://www.northmsec.com/dli/. Applications are due April 4, 2021. For questions, contact Melissa Banks, MDE Director of Digital Learning, at mebanks@mdek12.org.

Due to the threat of severe weather on Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announces the following closures for drive-through vaccination sites. CLOSED ALL DAY Desoto County Panola County Lafayette County Washington County Hinds County Rankin County Warren County Claiborne County CLOSING AT 11 A.M. Lee County Oktibbeha County Lowndes County Neshoba County Jones County Forrest County CLOSING AT 11:30 A.M. Lawrence County Adams, Harrison, Jackson, and Sharkey/Issaquena county sites will be open as scheduled. If you have an appointment at a closed site tomorrow, you will receive information about your rescheduled appointment date by e-mail, text or phone message in the next few days. Follow MSDH by e-mail and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson was joined by Tommy Stansell with Vicksburg Forest Products, as Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation declaring March 23, 2021, as Agriculture Day in the State of Mississippi. “I appreciate Governor Reeves recognizing the importance of agriculture to our state and encouraging our citizens to also recognize the value of our state’s largest industry,” said Commissioner Gipson. “The agriculture industry contributes over $7 billion to the economy annually in farm-gate value of the commodities produced on our 34,700 farms. Our farmers and ranchers provide food, fiber and shelter, and over the past year, we’ve especially seen the importance of their contributions during the pandemic. Today, I’m honored to celebrate our dedicated ag workers throughout the state.” This designation of March 23 as Agriculture Day in Mississippi coincides with National Agriculture Day. National Ag Day was started in 1973 by the Agriculture Council of America as an effort to encourage every American to understand how food and fiber products are produced, to appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products, to value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy, and to acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry. “Today is an important day, not only to farmers, but to all Mississippians,” said Governor Reeves. “Agriculture remains a direct part of daily life for many of our citizens, but it also plays an essential role in all our lives. The people in our agriculture community work to feed and provide for the world, and I am proud to proclaim today as Agriculture Day in the State of Mississippi.” To learn more about National Agriculture Day, visit www.agday.org.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is now offering a convenient way for parents to check their child’s immunizations record online and print out the required Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) for school registration. MyIR Mobile, an internet-based portal, provides access to official state immunization records based on information housed in the Mississippi Immunization Information eXchange (MIIX). Users can not only see immunization records of their children, but also add family members to their profiles to track the vaccination status of all their children as they enter school. They can download the certified Form 121 for qualified students. “Prior to this service, parents had to get the Form 121 from their pediatrician or healthcare provider," MSDH Director of Immunization Jennifer Fulcher noted. "This always caused a huge rush in the weeks leading up to the beginning of a new school year. This program will save time and save a trip to the doctor’s office or county health department.” MyIR Mobile requires identity verification through a phone number or email address to keep records safe and secure. Only immunization records of Mississippi residents are accessible through the program. Mississippi is the first state in the U.S. that currently uses MyIR Mobile. Mississippi state law requires children to be immunized against childhood diseases to enter public or private school, Head Start or daycare. There is also a vaccination requirement for seventh grade entry. MyIR Mobile is available at www.MyIRMobile.com. Immunizations are available at county health departments by appointment. Follow MSDH by email and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.

The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) will be holding Round 2 Auditions for the 21-22 school year in all areas. Tenth graders apply online by April 16th. All auditions will be virtual. The process for admission includes on-line application, and virtual audition and interview. Accepted students attend their Junior and Senior years of high school at MSA. If you know of students currently in the 10th grade who might be interested in visual arts, dance, theatre, vocal music, literary arts or filmmaking, please let them know about this opportunity. Applications are available on our website, www.msabrookhaven.org. MSA is a public statewide eleventh and twelfth grade residential high school located in Brookhaven, MS on the Historic Whitworth College campus. MSA is a great school for those students who want to explore the arts in an extraordinary way. We also fill a special need for students with demonstrated talent that need a collegiate level learning experience in the arts that is not widely available across our state. In addition to MSA students consistently winning awards for their work on the state, regional and national levels, the school holds the #2 highest ACT average in the state and the college scholarship opportunities for graduating Seniors are amazing! For additional information and the application, visit our website at www.msabrookhaven.org or email, admissions@msabrookhaven.org.

With some sixty million COVID-19 vaccines now administered in the U.S., three vaccination alternatives are now available throughout the country. The basic premise behind COVID vaccinations is to teach your body how to recognize and fight off the virus. Around 12 percent of Mississippians have received one dose of either the two dose Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines and eligibility has expanded beyond those over 65 years old and persons with underlying medical conditions to encompass public safety officials, child care providers, teachers and staff. The three authorized vaccines in the U.S. are: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which has an efficacy rate of 95 percent, is suitable for persons 16 years or older and requires two injections 21 days apart. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which has an efficacy rate of 94.1 percent, is suitable for persons 18 years or older and requires two injections 28 days apart. Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which has an overall efficacy rate of 72 percent in U.S. clinical trials, 85 percent against severe forms of COVID-19 and 100 percent against hospitalization and death, is suitable for persons at least 18 years old and requires only one dose. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines use messenger RNA ( mRNA), while the Johnson & Johnson vaccine uses double stranded DNA in an adenovirus. They do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19, but cells receive instructions on how to make a harmless protein unique to the COVID-19 virus for which the body makes T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes that fight off the virus if an infection occurs. If you have had a serious allergic reaction or immediate reaction to any vaccine ingredient, including polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polysorbate, you should not get the vaccine. If you have a severe allergic reaction or an immediate allergic reaction -- hives, swelling, wheezing -- after the first dose, you should not get another injection even if the reaction was not severe. If you have had a severe allergic reaction to injectables in the past, you can still get the vaccine, but you need to be monitored for 30 minutes after getting the vaccine. If you have an underlying medical condition, the CDC says you can get the vaccine as long as you have not had a reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or any of its ingredients. There is, however, very little information about the safety of the vaccine in people who have autoimmune disorders or a weakened immune system. Because there is no data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant or breastfeeding women, they should consult with their healthcare providers about getting the vaccine. If you have already had COVID-19, a vaccine may help prevent re-infection in the future. Because it is unknown how long immunity after getting COVID-19 lasts, the CDC is recommending vaccination 90 days after an initial diagnosis. COVID-19 vaccines may cause some side effects similar to symptoms of the virus, but if you have been exposed to COVID-19 and have symptoms more than three days after being vaccinated – or if your symptoms persist for two or more days – you should quarantine and get tested. Possible reactions to the vaccinations, particularly following the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, are: Swelling, pain, or redness at the injection site Fatigue Fever (remember, this is a sign that your immune system is working) Headache Muscle pain Joint pain Chills Swollen lymph nodes General unwell feeling Nausea and vomiting There is nothing specific a person needs to do before taking the vaccine apart from reporting any previous serious allergic reactions, but Blanka Kaplan, MD, a specialist in adult and pediatric allergy and immunology at Northwell Health in Great Neck, NY, advises: Continuing allergy medications before being vaccinated; Not taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin before and two hours after vaccination (unless instructed otherwise by your physician); Avoiding alcohol 24 hours after vaccination; Refraining from strenuous exercise two hours before and two hours after vaccination; Skipping the hot shower two hours before and two hours after vaccination, as it can cause allergic reactions in some people. If you have questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine, talk to your healthcare provider.

Wesson Attendance Center has announced its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of its 2020-2021 school term. Superintendent’s List All A’s First Grade: Paris Beasley, Madalyn Benton, Derren Brister, Jr., Bently Burns, Tinley Douglas, Asher Formby, Leighton Hall, Abigail Holloway, Makinley Johnson, Reagan Johnson, Griffin Newell, Jamiah Robinson, Whitman Rogers, Ty Rushing, Israel Scopel, Ella Shelton, Braxton Shoemake, and Brantley Smith. Second Grade: Joshua Armistad, Ambernae Armstrong, Katie Garcia, Laney Hamilton, Amy Hill-Ramirez, Bree Howell, Kypton Lofton, Sadie Nguyen, Molli Shannon, Mary Smith, Keagan Stevens, Alexander Touchstone, Molly Waltman and Aubree Williams. Third Grade: Jaiyana Barlow, Haley Bates, Avalyna Becerra, Ja’thai Burrows, Riles Douglas, James Harvey, II, Levi Highfill, Addison Lee, Bailey Lee, Harper Martin, Rylan Morgan, Jon Morris, Haydn Rushing, Laikin Tarver and Rushten Williams. Fourth Grade: Braeleigh Barnett Emory, Britt Andrew Brooks, Aubrey Carraway, Kaden Conner, Charlee Grace Hart, Isaac Heggins, Weston Hughes, Jaxton Hunley, Grant Hynum, Evan Lambright, Tucker Martin, Kate McKenzie, Brooks Shoemake, Caroline Smith and Mackenzie Smith. Fifth Grade: Ashley Chamblee, Kayla Clingan, Sean Cooper, Elijah Dollar, Adyson Rose Dowd, Eden Hall, Laine Hewitt, Tristan Holloway, Slade Oberschmidt Phypher Roberts, Addison Rorie, Madelyn Sanders and Allyson Selman. Sixth Grade: Micqueal Berry, Lucas Bowlin, Presley Bridges, Riley Beth Bush, Ciara Byther, Anna Crabtree, Jaycee Heard, Zechariah Holloway, Wesley Loy, Alice Luong, Mackenzie Mire, Elizabeth Moulder, Taylor Murray, Bryant Parker Robbins, Bently Roberson, Judah Scopel, Jacey Shannon, Jaide Shoop, Kevin Smith, Anye Tanner, Madyson Westrope, Molly Westrope, Blayten Windom and Ava Woodson. Seventh Grade: Brayden Allen, William Bizot, Trinity Breland, Brandon Parker Brooks, Abigail Cameron, John Cooper, Brendon Duguid, McKenzie Hall, Noah Howell, Alana Hux, Willow Love, Macy Loy, Tripp Martin, Dayne Newman, Sullivan Roberts, Brynden Rogers, Kylie Rorie, Dakota Rushing, Baylor Smith, Maddisen Staats, Ty Turner, Sydnee Westrope and Mary Margaret Woods. Eighth Grade: Mason Ashley, Joycelyn Barner, Lilly Kate Channell, Allison Hamilton, Gracyn Martin, Hunter Meredith, Eric Merrill, Maggie Runnels, Lucas Shelton, Aubree Smith, Avery Watts, Cotton Westbrook and Emileigh Woodson. Ninth Grade: Rachel Anderson, Ja’niyah Byther, Hannah Cameron, Brandon Ebarb, Alan Luong Mallory Sanders, Julianna Wilson and Karen Zarate Lopez. Tenth Grade: Akiria Brown, Marley Channell, Jaylynn Cloy, Grayson Coates, Lena Coleman, Alexis Freeman, Kiara Haynes, Ethan Laird, William Lo, Alexander Luong, Madalynn McManus, Hannah Meredith, Taylor Papizan, Sadie Sandifer, Cole Short. Jayonce’ Stewart and Caleb Sutton. Eleventh Grade: Kimberly Ayers, Kamryn Bridges, Alayna Everett, Logan Hux, Zoe Johnson, Samuel McInnis, Vivian McRee, Kyla Smith, Mary Grace Sullivan and Amber Westbrook. Twelfth Grade: Kayla Barfield, Marisa Becerra, Victoria Benton, Cooper Brinson, Dakota Brown, Mallory Chavez, Carsyn Earls, Tess Holley, Heaven Howard, Avery Kyle, Larson Lewis, Shelby Martin, Chloee McManus and Breanna Westbrook. Principal’s List – All A’s & B’s First Grade: Addisyn Coleman, Jayce Coleman, Madelynn Coleman, Bryant Collins, Braylee Davis, Kolton Ferguson, Caleb Granger, Laken Hogan, Georgia Jackson, Makayla LeBouef, Rayne McManus, Kori Peets, Madison Smith, Antonio Walker, Jr. and Natalee Westmoreland. Second Grade: Kace Allen Whisper, Breland Ada Brewer, Breeze Brewer, Jude Carr, Malorie Durr, Luis Flores-De La Cruz, Aiden Gemelli, Harper Johnson, Leah Norman, Karaily Russell, Matthew Shannon, Lily Sykes, Kendall Turner, Grayson Westmorland, Evelyn Westrope, Jeremy Williams, Addilee Windom and Sydney Yaskovic. Third Grade: Mahmoud Anter, Alexander Bello-Silvan, Mason Brister, Case Cliburn, Lucian Darce’, Parker Elliott, Lyla Formby, Brennan Holder, Lillian Jackson, Jackson James, Colson Lee, Hunter McCullough, Adria Merchant, Makenzee Miller, Ellison Powell, Lexie Ryan, Canaan Scopel, Kaylee Sills, Santana Silvan-Martinez, Vivian Smith, Cooper Tarver, Karleigh Wallace, Braylen Watson and Jayden Williams. Fourth Grade: Carson Barrington, Walker Breazeale, Brenton Brewer, Jade Brewer, Ella Cotton, Kaia Denson, Angel Derouen, Mikelyn Douglas, Bennett Ebarb, Ryker Gladden, Jacob Hogan, Makyia Jackson, Ryleigh Jeffreys, Skylar Martin, Kayti McDaniel, Jayden Miller, Tyler Morris, Preston Morse, Anna Linley, Newell Anne Peets, Brody Ponder, Adalyn Prestridge, Joseph Purviance, Wyatt Runnels, Nathaniel Shoemaker, Isabella Shoop, Halle Short, Hayden Tucker, Collin Watts, Chastin Wilson. Fifth Grade: Matthew Branch, Kristis Brewer, Kenslie Carter, Payton Cloy, Adalynn Coleman, McKenzie Conner, Isaiah Cook, Hunter Granger, Brandon Gremillion, Braydon McNair, Michaella Noble, Ripken Powell, Tiffany Rials, Allie Ryan, Brenlee Shelton, Isabella Sills, Kimberly Silvan,m Martinez, Brandon Thomas, Laiken Thomas, Taylor Traxler, Blake Warren, Maddox Weeks and Nancy Zarate Lopez. Sixth Grade: Flint Ahlberg, Nicole Berch, Caylie Britt, Madelynn Brooks, Yozelin Cruz, Flores Kali Denson, Layton Earls, Austin Hamilton, Lillian Love, Ethan Martin, Lane McManus, Dawson Selman, Charley Shelton, Peyton Sims, Carley Clayton Smith, Laci Sykes, Brooke Thaxton and Ridge Yeager. Seventh Grade: Jamera Black, Deanna Bonsall, Blair Boyd, Tate Brister, Kayleigh Cook, Jace Curtis, Lexi Ferguson, O’mari Johnson, Starlynn Leonard, Marshunti Martin, Timothy McDaniel, Karter McLemore, David Newman, Katherine Norwood, Mila Paul, Lexi Prestridge, Gustavo Ruiz-Garcia, Samuel Scopel, Karley Shannon, Aiden Wallace, Paige Westrope, Caeden Williams and Jack Henry Wilson. Eighth Grade: Abbey Berch, Sa’niya Brice, Larsen Carpenter, Cailley Duplantis, Laney Earls, Wyatt Hughes, Mary Gwyn Hynum, Austin Johnson, Benjamin McKenzie, Trevor McRee, Kalana Nhem, Nicole Schillings and Tiara Tronstad. Ninth Grade: Ethan Bonsall, Aidan Brice, Samantha Casanova, Alexius Holder, Taylor June Cameron, Elizabeth Miller, Kaylee Prine, Hailey Walker, Melody Waltman and Christopher Watson. Tenth Grade: Kalyn Benton, Harlan Brewer, Noah Brister, Caleb Carty, Jessie Cole, Sarajo Dear, Abbie Edwards, Olivia Grantham, Justin Hailey, Lucas McRee, Jordan Morse, Slayd Oswalt, Luis Ruiz-Garcia, Gabriel Selman, Allyson Sullivan and Emma Thaxton. Eleventh Grade: Alexis Ashley, Brett Boutwell, Ja’Kyle Brown, Tyler Coghlan, Kelly Grace Raiford, Gage Smith, Suzanna Smith, Malliyah Walker, Clay Cenan Westmoreland, Alayna Westrope, Lane Westrope and Zackary Woods. Twelfth Grade: O’Koya Barlow, Maicie Bell Chandler, Byrd Katlyn Caponis, Emily Covington, Laynee Crapps, Kaitlyn Davidson, Conner Diamond, Nicholas Edwards, Anessa Harris, Preston Lee, Stacy Martin, Madaliene McReynolds, Derek Mora, Brayden Nicholson, Katie Papizan, Emily Ponder, Connor Renfroe, Ella Silvan, Antrelle Sims, Aubree Smith and Kenzie Sullivan. Honor Roll – All B’s First Grade: Emmett Case, Franco Gonzalez-Sanchez and Emma Lewis Second Grade: Fenix Costilow, Konner Minton and Jaxon Newman. Third Grade: Colton Barlow, Elijah Hunter and Acelynn Nuckles. Fourth Grade: Kaden Allen and Addison McDaniel. Fifth Grade: Traden Barlow, Dalton Duguid, Preston Oberschmidt, Britt Roberts, Grady Smith, Micah Thomas and Mallory Wilkinson. Sixth Grade: Brayden Arbaugh, Tyler Berch, Brooke Cline, Layton Cloy, Jordyn Coleman, Michael Smith, Summer Starkey, Gavin Upton and Lane Wilson.