Ripley Middle School

The South Tippah School District is proud to welcome Mrs. Leslie Gaines into her new role as Principal of Ripley Middle School, after previously serving as the school’s assistant principal. “Building a stronger community through quality education”

The STSD would like to thank TARGET for honoring their Teachers of Distinction at today’s Rotary Club Meeting. The teachers honored were Caitlyn Little (PG), Melissa Criswell (RMS) and the overall Teacher of Distinction, Tiffany Rinehart (RMS).

Monday was our annual South Tippah assistant principal swap day. This day provides another opportunity for a change in perspective, cooperative learning, and the sharing of new ideas within the South Tippah family! “Building a stronger community through quality education.” 3/3

Monday was our annual South Tippah assistant principal swap day. This day provides another opportunity for a change in perspective, cooperative learning, and the sharing of new ideas within the South Tippah family! “Building a stronger community through quality education.” 2/3

Monday was our annual South Tippah assistant principal swap day. This day provides another opportunity for a change in perspective, cooperative learning, and the sharing of new ideas within the South Tippah family! “Building a stronger community through quality education.” 1/3

Community Letter from the South Tippah School Board Regarding Changes to Mississippi Accountability Model Grades for School Districts

Students will be returning to school on Monday, February 9th.  If your child cannot attend school because of debris, power outages, lack of water, etc. please contact the administration at your school. Click for full details: southtippahschools.com/retur…

We are thankful for the work our Mississippi National Guard is doing in Tippah County with recovery and relief efforts due to the recent catastrophic weather! It has been South Tippah’s honor to be able to house them at the Event Center as they engage in this great undertaking!

The South Tippah School District was honored to host “Convoy of Hope” at Ripley Middle School, as they handed out free Chick-fil-A meals to help those in our community still affected by the winter storm. “Building a stronger community through quality education.”

South Tippah School District - Return to School Plan

Due to the effects of the recent winter weather and the hazardous road situations in our area, all South Tippah schools will be closed for the remainder of this week, January 26th to January 30th.

Due to winter weather and road conditions, all South Tippah schools will be closed Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th.   We will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions, providing future updates, if needed, as soon as possible.

South Tippah School District Statement on Fan and Student Conduct at Athletic Events

Congratulations to Ms. Rachel Girley, Ripley Middle School Teacher of the Year! Thanks for being a “slam dunk hire for South Tippah!”

All South Tippah schools will be taking part in a food drive November 3rd-14th to help provide for those in need in our local communities. We hope you will consider taking part in this effort to share your blessings with those who can use a helping hand!

Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, and the community members who make up our South Tippah family! #ARatedDistrict #Back2Back2Back

South Tippah Schools would like to thank Mrs. Jo Beth Akins for being a “slam dunk” hire for Ripley Middle School! Mrs. Akins has 27 years of service in public education, all in South Tippah. We thank her for her hard work for our students and being a part of our school family!