South Pike County School District

🎙️ The RARE Rattlers Podcast Has Launched! (Enrichment Program) 🐍 We are officially ON AIR! 🎉 This podcast is part of our special 5th and 6th Grade Enrichment Program, giving students hands-on experience in research, communication, and digital media production. We couldn't wait another minute to launch our first episode, so we grabbed our mic and rushed around campus to capture all the incredible spirit of Homecoming Week! Listen in for a quick hit of energy, the scoop on the pep rally, and how everyone was feeling before the big game! What is RARE? It's our promise to you for great content: Research the coolest stories Audience focused (that's you!) Relate the news to our lives Express our personalities and have fun! Click the link below to listen to our Homecoming Special! https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0A_RO80w/L1T3YpMfR7cIIhY3DcvTHw/watch?utm_content=DAG0A_RO80w&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h44a5996786

🏈 Football-Ish! 🏈
Inspired by the book "Ish" - By: Peter H. Reynolds - students in High School Robotics are taking a creative twist on football this week!
✅ Engineering football goals using oddball materials
✅ Folding and testing paper footballs
✅ Coding Micro:Bits to collect game data
Love seeing creativity, coding, and engineering all come together in the classroom!

Reminder! SPCSD 4th-6th Grade Basketball Sign-up Forms are due tomorrow, September 26th!
Please send forms and fee in a sealed envelope to Mrs. Paula or Coach Lowery in the High School.

It's GAME DAY for the Junior High Rattlers!! The Jr. Rattler Football team is on the road to Gurdon.,
Kickoff is at 7:00PM. 7th Grade will Kickoff is at 5:30. #GoRattlers

Graphic Credits: Carsyn Ballard. Photo Credits: Kennedy Tidwell

Mini Cheer Camp is coming up! ✨📣
Camp practices will be held October 6–8 after school until 4:30 PM.
Campers will get to perform at the Pep Rally and during Halftime of the Sr. High Football Game on October 10th! 🏈🎀
💲 Cost: $35 (includes camp fee, t-shirt, cheer bow, and game admission for the cheerleader).
🍿 Snacks will be available for purchase each day—just $1 each.
https://forms.gle/uF9KKvXyjZ7HGmUF9

MES and MHS High Impact Tutoring Program

MES will be holding the 3rd Annual Rattler Run this year for their fall fundraiser. Students raise money to particpate in different events at different levels during that day, including the color run, obstacle course, slime the principal, and many more. The top collecting student will also get to be the Principal for the day. ALL STUDENTS may particpate in the medal run if they register online (no money required). We will be raising money to continue field trips and incentive trips for the year, and to add on to playground equipment and games. Donations will be due on October 23rd, and the Rattler Run will be on October 27th. Family members are welcome to the event to cheer on runners and particpate in the color run.

South Pike County Youth Sports. | 4th - 6th League Basketball 2025
Registration Ends Sept 26th!!!!!
Please turn in form and money in a sealed envelope with the child’s name to
Ms. Paula in the elementary office or to Coach Lowery in the high school office.

HOMECOMING RECAP
Daytime Ceremonies included the crowning of our Queen Sydney, presentation of the class maids & senior football players, a spirited pep rally, and the Crowning of King Fox Contest!
🏈 The Rattlers took the WIN over Genoa with a final score of 40–12! 🎉

📸 Photo Credits: Grace Photography by Jill & Sweet Southern Photography by Faith Harvey

The 2025 Homecoming parade has been rescheduled for Friday September 26th. It will begin at approximately 3:30. If you would like to participate in the parade, you can use the link below to sign up. #GoRattlers

https://forms.gle/59J8EUbQoJ3EFZS96

Due to inclement weather the Homecoming Parade has been canceled. Students who were riding on floats for parade will be with their coach/sponsor to be picked up in the parking lot of the High School. We apologize for any inconvenience at this time.

👑✨ HOMECOMING DAYTIME CEREMONY – UPDATED ✨👑

🕑 2:00 PM Ceremony will now be held in the Gym.
📺 Watch live here: YouTube Livestream
Please see the seating graphic below for details.

Parade details and status will be determined closer to time.

👑Today we present our 2025 Murfreesboro Homecoming Queen and her escorts and attendants. 👑
✨ Join us as they crown queen, Sydney Braden today. ✨
* Daytime Ceremony: 2:00 PM
*Evening Ceremony: 6:25 PM

❤️🤍 RATTLER HOMECOMING DAY! 🤍❤️ 🎉 Daytime Ceremony: 2:00 PM (Parade to follow) ✨ Evening Ceremony: 6:25 PM 🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM #GoRattlers!

🤠🌳 Spirit Day 4 😎⛳️ Did they meet at the tee or under a country shade tree? It’s Country vs. Country Club! 🐍❤️Bring that Rattler spirit tomorrow… because it’s finally Homecoming Day! ❤️🐍

Meet our Senior Football Players who will proudly escort the Homecoming Maids! ❤️🤍🏈 🎉 Homecoming is TOMORROW! 🎉 Get ready to celebrate Rattler spirit and tradition!

The 7th Grade game vs. Mineral Springs scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. The Junior High game will kickoff at 7:00 pm. #GoRattlers

🏈 JUNIOR RATTLER GAME DAY!!! 🐍🔥
Pack the Pit as the Junior Rattlers take on Mineral Springs!

📅 Tonight
🕠 7th Grade – 5:30 PM
🕖 Junior High – 7:00 PM

Let’s go, Rattlers! ❤️🤍🐍

Thanks Again to Carsyn Ballard for the graphic!

🎉 Spirit Week Day 3: Wacky Wednesday! 🎉
Our Rattlers showed off their wild side with the most creative, crazy outfits yet! 🐍❤️🤍

👉 Up next: Spirit Week Day 4 – Country vs. Country Club! 🤠🎾
Dress the part and keep the Homecoming spirit alive!

👑 Meet the Senior Maids! 👑
Proudly representing the Senior Class of 2026 for Rattler Homecoming this Friday. ❤️🐍🤍