Prentiss High School

School in Prentiss, Mississippi, United States
Prentiss High School
Address
Map
2429 Mississippi Avenue

Prentiss
,
Mississippi
39474

United States
Information
PrincipalPete Howell
Faculty47
Grades7-12
Enrollment619 (2008-2009)
Colour(s)Black, red and white
Fight songGo Mighty Bulldogs
Athletics conferenceMississippi Southeastern Conference
SportsBasketball, softball, track, baseball, football, volleyball, band, golf
MascotBulldog
NicknamePHS
Team nameBulldogs
RivalBassfield Yellowjackets

Prentiss High School was a high school located in Prentiss, Mississippi, United States. It was a part of the Jefferson Davis County School District. It ceased operations at the end of the 2016–17 school year.

Notable alumni

  • Al Jefferson, basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA; while at Prentiss High he earned the Mississippi Mr. Basketball award[1]
  • John A. Polk, member of Mississippi State Senate[2]

References

  1. ^ Murphy, Mark. "Basketball; NBA DRAFT; C's not whistlin' Dixie with first-round trio; Mississippi H.S. star fills inside need." Boston Herald. June 5, 2004. Sports 120. Retrieved on October 4, 2009.
  2. ^ "John A. Polk". Mississippi Legislature. Retrieved June 28, 2019.

External links

  • School webpage (archived)
  • Jefferson Davis County Schools

31°36′15″N 89°52′2″W / 31.60417°N 89.86722°W / 31.60417; -89.86722


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