LOVE , LOVE, LOVE SES & SHS , yes we finally got our HS. I am a SES alumni and now my kids will each be SHS alumni instead of being bused up to CHS. We have some of the best teachers at our school , not only do they teach ,they also parent, counsel, and nurse our children. I can not say enough good things
... Read more about our teachers and lets not forget the staff. The staff plays a important role in our kids too. I love the staff at both schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/08
My son began school here in 6th grade 06-07, attending Southhaven Middle previously, and hated school, grades were satisfactory, didn't care to read or do homework, after purchasing a new home in Sarah, and enrolling him at strayhorn, he has made a complete turnaround, he finished 6th grade with the
... Read more most AR ( advanced reading ) points for the entire 6th grade...625 Points, for only 3 months of school, he tested for TAGS ( talented and gifted ) and made it, he enjoys doing projects, and even completes the most of his homework without supervision. Now into 7th grade, they've dived the classes, all boys, all girls, or co-ed, he's in the all boy class I love it! no distractions...If ya know what I mean, they've incorporated The Apprentice into class so now they work as a group. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/07
I think strayhorn elementary is awesome school. My son is in kindergarten with Ms. Juliene Edwards and loves it. Thanks to everyone that has help and for the teacher always being there.
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Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
Strayhorn has great teachers and a great principal. They really care about the kids and make learning a top priority. My little girl is in first grade and she loves her school. They also have a high school now.
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Posted by a parent on 03/03/07
All of my siblings and I attended this school. Now our children are there and they have added a high school this year. This school is excellent and I wish I could have had the opportunity to do all of my high school career here. Great teachers! They rally seem to care about their students. A big emphasis
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Posted by a former student on 11/22/06
I went to this school from Kindergarden to %th grade and it was the greatest school I ever went to. The teachers were the best and I will always cherish the great memories that I made in this school. I love the small school atmosphere that it has , where everyone knows each other. But of course when
... Read more I went there it was alot smaller. But even though it is expanding. I still think that it will be an excellent learning enviroment for your children. And I myself cannot wait to send my kids there! Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/18/04
Very good school. Every one involved should be congratulated.
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/04
My children currently attend Strayhorn and I really like it. My oldest has gone since Kindergarten and I have never had any problems, he is now in 5th grade. My only concern is that it only goes to the 8th grade afterwhich they are bused to Coldwater, which is horrible!
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Posted by a parent on 03/18/04
The teacher's are great and the principal makes learning fun with rewards for our efforts in achieving goals.
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English as Second Language
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Sarah schools — Strayhorn Elementary School is located at 3402 Highway 4 W, Sarah MS 38665. 3402 Highway 4 W is in the 38665 ZIP code in Sarah, MS The school district for Strayhorn Elementary School is the Tate County School District. Strayhorn Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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