This is the first school year under the revised system, which raised the district cutoff for an A by 15 points. State reporting says the 2025-26 grades will be released in fall 2026 and will set a new baseline for future comparisons.
The event will feature nature-themed activities such as a petting zoo, a live raptor show, a native plant sale, food trucks and kayaking tours for all skill levels.
Organizers said it will feature rescued native birds and an instructor who will share facts about the birds and explain their role in the local ecosystem.
District officials said more than 50 families could be affected by the rezoning, which aims to balance enrollment between schools serving the St. Martin and Vancleave communities.
The Perry County School District Education Foundation will host a car show and fish fry fundraising event Saturday, April 25, at McCoy Park in New Augusta.
For Mississippi families, a school bus driver shortage means unpredictable mornings, delayed routes and less time in the classroom — with no quick fix in sight.
