2. Here To Serve You!!!
Cougar Leadership Team
Pamela Yancy-Taylor, Principal
Melvin Cox, Assistant Principal
Jacques‟ H. Hall, Assistant Principal
Tameka Ellzey, PLC Coach
Serita Covington, Instructional Facilitator
Mary Beaudry, Library Media Specialist
Yumeekia Mitchell, Professional School Counselor
3. Cougars Vision
The vision of Kirby Middle School is to be the middle
school of choice in the Hickory Hill area by
equipping students with the emotional, social, and
academic skills needed to enable them to be
effective communicators in a rapidly-changing
world. By developing comprehension, computation,
reasoning, & problem- solving skills, our students
will successfully transition to high school, college,
and beyond.
4. Cougars Mission
Our mission is to inspire students to move
beyond their current abilities to their
maximum academic & personal potential
while preparing them to be productive and
successful citizens.
5. Cougars’ Beliefs
All decisions, actions and resource allocations are made in the best
interest of the students.
We are responsible for the education and safety of every student.
We are to provide opportunities for all to succeed through core,
exploratory and co-curricular activities.
Purposeful engagement is the most effective long-term way to
learn and is our primary responsibility.
Quality teachers are the single most important influence on the
quality of learning.
Relationships that promote trust and safety (physical, emotional,
social) are needed for learning and well being.
8. Today in History
Thursday February 13th, 2014
1970
Joseph L. Searles, III became the first black floor
member and floor broker in the New York Stock
Exchange. He worked as a floor partner in the firm
of Neburger, Loeb and Company.
9. Cougar Visitor Information
Main Office
Parent, visitor, and
vendor check-in
Early Dismissal ends
@2:15
Enrollment Verification
Attendance
Documentation
Student Affairs room
608
Student Check-in
New student Enrollment
*Daily 8:30-11:30
Student Discipline
Student Withdrawals
*Please allow 24hrs to process
*Suspensions can be cleared between
7:45-8:45 and 3:00-3:30 daily
14. Uniform Policy Reminders
Students remember that large oversized
coats and jackets must be stored in your
locker during class hours.
The only authorized jackets that may be worn
during school hours are light weight black,
navy blue, and white cardigan type jackets.
That is with no hoods, prints, or logos.
15. What’s Happening
KMS Biggest Loser 2014
January 13-March 7, 2014
Competitors enter individually and the winner will be chosen
base on the highest percentage of weight lost
Registration cost $20.00
16. Shelby County Schools offers educational
and employment opportunities without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed,
age, disability, national origin, or genetic
information.
