Superintendent's On the Move Series
September 2nd, 2025
Even though January started out slow after all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays, February has come in with a vengeance! We decided to combine our January and February issue due to January's lack of content but now our combo issue is busting at the seams! Welcome back (after the Christmas break followed by our two week snow break!) , Happy Valentine's Day and Happy President's Day are just a few of our celebrations these two months.
I want to especially recognize our School Board Appreciation Week celebrations. Our school board members were recognized at the February School Board meeting by our students and staff from each school. The board members were showered with gifts and messages of thanks.
This annual observance (School Board Appreciation Week, January 25-31) provides an opportunity to recognize the dedication and service of our school board members and to reflect on how local leadership has lasting impact for our students and community. It is also a time to deepen our understanding of how school board members work together to provide the leadership that shapes the future of our schools. We are thankful for each of our school board members and want to celebrate their work and dedication to Humboldt City Schools.
Lots of great things are happening in our schools and in our community. Be sure to read below about all the great things our students and staff are doing everyday in our classrooms, on the field and in our community! Enjoy!
Dr. Janice Epperson
Superintendent
Humboldt City Schools
Swearing in of School Board Members, Terry Johnson, Valeria Wedley and Tommy Colvin
Mayor Boykin presenting newly sworn School Board Members with appreciation certificates.
Swearing in of Mark Hodge.
Presenting $500 Check to Principal Sheehan for the Stigall Library
Mayor Boykin reading to Stigall students in the classroom.
Presenting a $500 check to Principal Lambert for the East Library
Ms. Libby's art department has had a busy start to the new year! Students have had their work on display at the WTRAC art exhibit, the department has hosted Mr. Mike Mitchell from TSU in the Diddley Bow Project and special recognition goes to Ms. Lilly Guthrie for receiving an honorable mention (BIG DEAL!) in the Scholastic Art Competition! Click here to see more about the students participating in the art exhibit at WTRAC.
Click the group photo to view the Diddley Bow Project video.
Our staff is kick starting the new year with "Working Wednesdays" to gather together to tackle group learning projects to support work in the classroom.
Stigall Primary Students celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100 year old scholars on January 23rd! Students and staff did a great job!
Pre-K Students dressed for 100 Day Celebration!
This one nailed it!
100 Day celebration!
She said she was knitting!!
These two are too much!
Ms. RaShonda is always cute!
Students and teachers alike were able to enjoy a few extra days out of school due thanks to Mother Nature who provided us with lots of snow and ice to keep us indoors! Here are a few photos shared with us of our families in the snow and also some of the work that still took place during our break!
HJSHS working virtually during the snow holiday!
East teachers and staff working virtually online during our snow holiday.
Stigall Primary also keeping staff involved in the work during our snow holiday.
Our students enjoying the snow!
Our students enjoying the snow with their families!
More students and their families enjoy their snow days!
Gibson County Youth Leadership Council Graduation Luncheon
Event Program
A'Liyah Price speaking at the luncheon.
Ready for our families!
Thankful to our vendors who helped provide information to our families.
We are so excited that our families came out to get our information!
Pre-K teachers getting ready to register new students.
First Grade teachers at Stigall.
ESL information for families.
Each of our campuses presented their tribute to Black History Month during the final week of February. We hope you were able to attend one or all of these fabulous programs but if not, please click the linked photos below for a few highlights of each presentation.
Living Museum of Black History at Humboldt Jr. Sr. High School
This program took you back in time to the days of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Dizzy Gillespie, and so many important historical figures in Black History. The students did an amazing job of presenting their research in an informative and engaging program. Click the photo for a video presentation that walks you through the highlights of the event.
Stigall Primary Presented Motown Music
Stigall students and staff presented a tribute to Black History Month through the music of Motown! From Barry Gordy to Diana Ross the history of Motown Music came alive with a great rendition of "Ain't No Mountain" which you can experience by clicking on the photo!
East Elementary Presented "I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams!"
East Elementary students presented a lively tribute to Black History Month through music, poetry, dance, dramatic reading and student performances. Click the photo for a video of one of the great performances!
