PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Our Mission
The mission of the Picayune School District is to empower each student to be a person of character who can maximize his/her gifts and talents and contribute to
the enrichment of a global society. The Picayune School District is an equal opportunity provider.
Important Information for Families:
Picayune School District Student Assessments Information (2024-2025)
MHS Mobile Dental (2024-2025)
Picayune School District has partnered with MHS Mobile Dental to provide a yearly dental service to all K-12 students .
Now, your child can receive health care at school free of charge.
Thanks to a partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, your child’s school now offers telehealth care.
Student Suicide, Other Threat Intervention and Prevention
The Picayune School District's policy on student suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention (Website)
988 Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools - MS Department of Mental Health (DMH)
The Lifeline's new three-digit dialing code is now: 988
Dropout Prevention Plan 2025-2026
Current Announcements
02/09/2026
Picayune School District Comprehensive Needs Survey 2026
The Picayune School District wants to hear from parents, staff, and the community regarding student achievement. Please complete the survey with the information that you know. This will help us make our district better for the upcoming school years. Your feedback is important to us! If you have questions, please contact your student's school.
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SUPERINTENDENT DEAN SHAW
01/23/2026



