
The Marshall County School District will continue the Provision II Option for National School Lunch and
School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The Provision II will allow the Marshall County
School District to provide free meals to all enrolled students.
NUTRITION is a cornerstone for learning and the Marshall County School District is proud to participate
in this program to ensure the nutritional needs of every child is fulfilled. Healthy meals will allow our
students to attain their greatest educational potential.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities
who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that
administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA
through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling
(866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s
name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in
sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an
alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Marshall County School District will hold a Virtual Budget Meeting June 30th at 11:00 a.m. GOOGLE MEET to discuss the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B and Preschool Application for the 2025-2026 SY. Parents of students with disabilities are invited to attend this meeting and provide feedback.
Office of Special Education Budget Planning Meeting
Monday, June 30 · 11:00 – 11:30am
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mkf-qjuu-ipz
Or dial: (US) +1 470-273-8780 PIN: 114 463 472#

The Marshall County School District is proud to announce that Mrs. Laquanda Isom was recognized by the Mississippi State Board of Education for completing the 2nd cohort of the Literacy Coaching Academy. Mrs. Isom works hard to continue learning how to improve the education of students at H.W. Byers, as well as offering guidance to other administrators throughout the district. We are proud of her and grateful for her dedication to our students and school district.



The Marshall County School District proudly recognizes Byhalia High School for being named one of the top high schools in Mississippi by MoneyInc. This honor reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence, college and career readiness, and strong community engagement. With a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, advanced placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular programs, Byhalia High School continues to provide students with the resources and support they need to succeed.
https://moneyinc.com/the-30-best-high-schools-in-mississippi/

On May 12, 2025, Marshall County Schools proudly hosted our Teacher of the Year Banquet. We gathered to recognize the outstanding educators who consistently go above and beyond for their students. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence are an inspiration to our entire school community.
Teachers of the year:
Turshelia Scruggs, Byhalia Elementary School
Sharla Thompson, Byhalia Middle School
Dr. Kiran Katta, Byhalia High School
Kendra Randle-Brown, Galena School
James Turnage, H.W. Byers Elementary
Charles Finch, H.W. Byers High
Hannah Isbell, Mary Reid
Julianna Garner, Potts Camp
Monica Cowan, Eddie Dixon Career and Technical Center
District Administrator of the Year - Principal Julia Jackson, Byhalia Elementary School
District Teacher of the Year - Sharla Thompson, Byhalia Middle School
District Teacher of the Year - Hannah Isbell, Mary Reid
Congratulations to all of our Teachers of the Year. #MoveMarshall











On April 8, 2025, Marshall County Schools celebrated our amazing National Board Certified teachers. Marshall County Schools celebrates all the hard work and dedication they’ve put in to reach this awesome milestone. Their passion for teaching and commitment to our students truly makes a difference every day. Congratulations to all of you!


The Marshall County School District would like to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of the H.W. Byers Administration and Staff during the past several days after the storm devastation. These individuals have gone above and beyond to help students and community, and we want to say THANK YOU!

H.W. Byers schools will be closed tomorrow, April 4, 2025. Our hearts go out to those impacted by the recent storms and devastation. We will continue to keep them in our thoughts as we support one another during this time.

Byhalia and Galena schools are planning to have a regular school day tomorrow, April 4, 2025. We will be monitoring the weather throughout the night, and we will let you know if anything changes.
Our hearts go out to those impacted by the recent storms and devastation. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts as we support one another during this time.

Mary Reid and Potts Camp schools are planning to have a regular school day tomorrow, April 4, 2025. We will be monitoring the weather throughout the night, and we will let you know if anything changes.
Our hearts go out to those impacted by the recent storms and devastation. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts as we support one another during this time.

After careful consideration while monitoring the weather and listening to road reports, the Marshall County School District will close April 3, 2025. Please stay safe.

All Marshall County Schools, other than H.W. Byers, will operate on a 2 hour delay on April 3, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and make a different decision if necessary. H.W. Byers will be closed today.

Come be a part of the Marshall County family!


Due to the confidence level for severe weather moving into our area at dismissal time, the Marshall County School District will dismiss school at 1:00 p.m. on March 4, 2025. As always, we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause but we feel this is a necessary precaution for the safety of our students.

Due to a damaged electricity pole in the city, Potts Camp and Mary Reid school buses will dismiss at 2:00 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025). Car riders will be dismissed at 2:20. Due to traffic being rerouted at PC, cars will not be allowed to come down Front Street.

The Marshall County School District will be open and operating on a normal schedule Friday, February 21, 2025.

Due to road conditions in many areas of the district, Marshall County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 20, 2025. We realize that many of the roads have cleared, but the safety of our students and staff are the number one priority.

Due to the strong possibility of inclement weather, the Marshall County School District will be closed Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

The official 2025-2026 Academic Calendar is now available!
