Shirley Elementary - JPS

Flashback Friday: We want to thank our amazing 5th graders for a wonderful year at Shirley Elementary! It has been a joy watching you learn, grow, and achieve so much. We are proud of each one of you and all that you have accomplished. As you begin your middle school journey, remember to believe in yourselves, work hard, and never stop reaching for your dreams. We wish you great success, endless opportunities, and many wonderful memories ahead. Once a Shirley Eagle, always a Shirley Eagle! 🦅

☀️🏃‍♂️ **FIELD DAY 2026 WAS A BLAST!** 🏃‍♂️☀️
What an absolutely incredible day at **Shirley Elementary School**! Our Scholars brought the energy, and we had the best time celebrating all of their hard work! 🎉🥳
The campus was packed with non-stop fun, laughter, and smiles:
* 🏰 **Epic Bounce Houses**
* 🎯 **Fun Outdoor Games**
* 🏀 **Basketball Showdowns**
* 🍿 **Yummy Concessions**
* 💃 **A High-Energy Dance Room**
* 🎮 **An Action-Packed Game Room**
🍦The perfect highlight to a warm day was the delicious cold ice cream treats!🍦 A massive shoutout to the **Mississippi Impact Coalition** for partnering with us and making sure our Scholars had the ultimate way to cool off. We truly appreciate your incredible support of our school and community! 💙✨
Check out some of the amazing smiles from yesterday! 👇

BLAST OFF INTO SUMMER READING! ☀️📚 Yesterday we hosted our Summer Reading Kick-Off. 🚀✨ This summer is particularly special as we express our sincere gratitude to Scholastic and the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Foundation for providing every scholar with a collection of books to maintain their literacy engagement throughout the summer.
📖 Scholars also received ice cream to commemorate the commencement of summer reading.🍦🍨

🎒✨ BIG STEPS AHEAD! ✨🎒 Yesterday we held our Kindergarten Round-Up🎉🎉
The countdown is officially ON! Our amazing Pre-K crew is officially ready to take on the big leagues... KINDERGARTEN! They got to meet the teachers and spend the day learning what it will be like in kindergarten next year!
🌟🖍️From practicing their letters to building giant block towers, these little leaders have grown so much this year. Next stop: Kindergarten🚂💨