Both of my girls go to Purvis Schools one in High School and one at the Lower Elem. The teachers are great and will work with you. I would not send my girls any where else in the county. This is a great town and school system to raise your family.
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
My daughter currently goes to Purvis Upper Elem and my son will start Kind next year. I have never once regretted moving her into this school. They are excellent and she has learned a great deal. The EXCEL program is fantastic.
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Posted by a parent on 11/27/07
my son graduated from Purvis High 3 years ago- He was in band and very involved in backstage drama as well...this school was instrumental in shaping his sense of self- i was also impressed when my youngest child came home from kindergarten asking to wear school colors on friday- Children learn character
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/05
We've have nothing but problems with school. The student to teacher ratio is missleading. I don't know where these number come form, but most classes have about 25 students with one teacher.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/05
We transferred our daughter here 2 years ago at the start of her 1st grade year. We are very pleased with the school and the teachers. It has excellent programs such as EXCEL and AR. We never regret the decision to move our daughter to a better school such as Purvis Elementary. We are planning a new
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/05
My oldest attended here and my youngest attends 1st grade. As a parent, I am very satisfied with the leadership and curriculum at this school. The principal is very open to suggestions and the teachers are wonderful. I believe this is a great school that cares about the education of your child and their
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Purvis schools — Purvis Elementary School is located at 320 Mitchell Ave, Purvis MS 39475. 320 Mitchell Ave is in the 39475 ZIP code in Purvis, MS The school district for Purvis Elementary School is the Lamar County School District. Purvis Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 3 - 5.
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