The Dawg Dispatch
August 7th, 2025
Superintendent’s A-Team Recognition (All A's)
Dr. Smith honored scholars at Aberdeen High School, Belle-Shivers, and Aberdeen Elementary School who earned placement on the Superintendent’s List (All A’s) during the second nine weeks.
Congratulations to these outstanding scholars. We are extremely proud of your hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence.
Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council
Dr. Smith hosted the first Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council for 2026, bringing teachers together to share their insights, needs, and ideas. The discussion focused on how we can continue strengthening our district and growing our school community.
We value our teachers’ voices and appreciate their commitment to moving Aberdeen forward.
Math in Music Class
In Music, students explored how treble clef notes work together.
Students “planted” notes on the musical staff and learned how whole, half, and quarter notes compare — using fractions to show how much time each note gets.
Through today’s lesson, scholars practiced:
Reading treble clef notes
Creating musical “gardens” of sound
Using fractions to represent rhythm (¼, ½, 1)
Blending creativity with academic skills
Our students stayed engaged and had fun connecting music, math, and imagination — growing their knowledge one note at a time!
Great job, Music Bulldogs!
🎉 Congratulations, Aberdeen Elementary! 🎉
Our students read an impressive 501,126 this week! 📚🐾
That kind of dedication shows exactly what happens when hard work and #BulldawgPride come together.
Keep turning those pages, scholars, you’re building habits that last a lifetime. 💙
Significant ice accumulation is likely for parts of North Mississippi.
According to Matt laubhan of MS Live Weather:
"Ice totals will likely exceed an inch in parts of the “peak impact“ area.
Significant travel disruptions are likely, as are power disruptions.
Our thinking remains the same: this is the exact same map (other than the timestamp at the top and bottom) that we posted yesterday. We’re trying to give you as much time as possible to prepare, but impacts begin late tonight (Friday night) and continue through the weekend.
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Aberdeen School District is actively monitoring weather conditions throughout the weekend.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the week closely. If any significant changes could impact our school day, families will be promptly notified via text, email, and social media.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we stay prepared. Stay warm, stay inside, and stay safe.
🎉 Teacher of the Month 🎉
Today, Mrs. Patricia Howell presented Aberdeen Elementary’s Ms. Buchanan with Teacher of the Month honors. Thank you for your dedication to our students and for representing #BulldawgPride so well!
Thank you to Mrs. Howell and Farm Bureau for their generous support of our teachers and their continued commitment to our schools. We appreciate your partnership and #BulldawgPride!
Parent Night: Bingo & Brains! 🎉
Belle Shivers Middle School families — mark your calendars!
On Tuesday, January 27, we will host our Parent Night: Bingo & Brains event on campus!
This will not be your ordinary Bingo night — each Bingo game will feature quick Science, Math, and ELA challenges woven in for fun!
Answer a question… get a Bingo square… win prizes!
Bring the whole family for an evening of:
Fun
Food
Learning
Prizes
Family Time
Location: Belle Shivers Middle School
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bingo: BSMS Media Center
Before Bingo kicks off, join us for our CEC Community Engagement Council Meeting at 4:30 PM in the BSMS Cafeteria.
CEC Meeting: 4:30 PM — BSMS Cafeteria
We can’t wait to see you for a night of excitement, enrichment, and friendly competition!
Let’s make learning fun — together!
🤍 Week 3: Sustain Yourself for the Long Haul (Attendance & Burnout)
Consistency is key—for both students and staff. Simple practices like setting boundaries, taking short breaks, and disconnecting after work hours help maintain emotional balance and sustain attendance throughout the semester.
Connection: Self-care supports long-term attendance and job satisfaction.
Every Wednesday, we encourage students and staff to wear college shirts! Why? Because seeing those college names and logos reminds our students that higher education is possible for them, whether it’s a school close to home or one across the country. It’s a simple way to spark conversations, plant dreams, and keep students motivated toward their future goals. Let’s show them that the road to college starts right here in Bulldawg Country!
We love celebrating the positive spirit in our district! Take a moment to lift up a student, staff member, or community member by sharing a kind word through our “Give a Bulldawg a Compliment” form.
📊 Parent Tip: Check Grades Anytime on ActiveParent
Want to stay updated on your child’s grades, attendance, and more?
ActiveParent gives you real-time access to your student’s academic progress—all in one place.
🔗 Log in here: https://ms4820.activeparent.net/Login.aspx
If you haven’t created an account yet, reach out to your child’s school office for setup assistance.
Stay informed, stay connected, and support your student’s success every step of the way! 💙🐾
“Are You Swagged Yet?”
Shop the latest Bulldawg swag items at Central Office.
🔥 When those temps start to drop, don’t get caught under the Friday night lights without your official Bulldawg Blanket, warm, bold, and game-day ready.
Stop by, stock up, and stay swagged! 💙🐾