THE WAIT IS OVER. Friday Night Lights are back. 🏈 Tonight, Mustang Football takes the field for jamboree action against H.W. Byers. Gates open at 6. Game starts at 7. Come out and support our football, cheer & band as we kick off another season under the lights.💙❤️

Big thanks to Jenny McCachren, recruiter for Northwest Mississippi Community College, for visiting Strayhorn High School! Jenny met with our December graduates to walk them through different program pathways, assist with registration, and set up campus tours. We appreciate her helping our seniors explore their academic options and prepare for life after graduation! 🎓✨ #StrayhornHigh #NorthwestMS #FutureReady #ClassOf2025 #CareerPathways

First Spirit Day loading... ⏳ Tomorrow, Mustangs wear RED & BLUE! Put on your gear, pack the halls with red and blue, and let’s start the year off strong! 🔴🔵

Do you see what I see? ❤️💙 When I look back at these pictures from Meet the Mustangs, I see more than teams, uniforms, and a packed stadium. I see students cheering for other students. I see teammates supporting teammates. I see a pride in our school that is growing—and you can feel it. I can’t wait to see how that pride translates to the court, the field, the sidelines, the stands, and even the classroom. No matter what the scoreboard says, these kids are learning what it means to show up for each other. One Herd. One Heart. True Mustangs. ❤️💙 - Mrs. Leonard

What a night celebrating the heart and hustle of Mustang Nation! 🐎💙 From the field to the stands, the energy at Meet the Mustangs was electric. We can't wait to cheer on our athletes, band, and spirit squads all season long!

Alert Test Message & Call – Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Tate County School District will send a short test text and phone call from our one-way communication system (used for emergencies and important announcements).
• If you receive it: You are all set.
• If you do not receive it: Contact your child’s school to update your phone number in PowerSchool.

Note: Only parents and guardians listed in PowerSchool will receive this test.

#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence

Positive choices = Friday celebrations! 🌟 Every week, Ms. Woolfolk’s 7th and 8th graders have the chance to earn Fun Friday, at the end of class, by showing top-notch behavior. Last Friday, they had to work together to achieve a win. Mrs. Leonard even stopped by for a game.🤭

Thank you Sgt Quinn Martin and SHS graduate,Specialist Hogan Stone for setting up and information table during break and speaking today to our College and Career Classes!!

We are excited for the week ahead! ❤️💙

Tuesday, we will celebrate our fall athletes and band members at Meet the Mustangs—and we cannot wait!

Make no mistake, we love a busy week full of games, events, and Mustang spirit, but our focus will always start in the classroom. Work hard. Learn hard. Cheer even louder.

Let’s have a great week, Mustangs! 🐎

What a week to be a Strayhorn Mustang! 🤘✨ From energy on the court to quiet focus in the classroom, here’s a peek into our busy week:

🏐 Unleashed the school spirit at our in-school volleyball game!
📚 Cozying up with great books during quiet reading time in Mrs. Dunlap’s class.
🎙️ Mrs. Williams’ Public Speaking students working hard practicing their poetry recitations.
📸 Seniors looking sharp for their formal picture day!
⏳ Mrs. Brister’s class staying engaged and learning bell-to-bell.
🔬 Honored to host The Global Teaching Project to support our AP STEM classes!

So proud of our students and staff for making every day count! 💙 Gain any favorites from this week's camera roll? Let us know below! 👇

Mustangs! Student All-Sports Passes are now available for purchase. Purchase yours now at the link below, or see Coach Vinson to purchase in person. https://fan.hudl.com/passes/UGFzc0NvbmZpZzZhN2M2ZTY3ZmMzNzM4YTE5Y2ZhZTA3OQ== *Passes are available for purchase by current Strayhorn High School Students only. Passes are not valid for use by family or friends. Abuse of Student Pass rules could result in the termination of the pass. No Refunds.

Parents & Fans: Varsity Football Season pass for the 2026 Mustang football season are now available! Skip the line and purchase your digital pass at the link below. Purchases can also be made by stopping by the front office during the school day. https://fan.hudl.com/passes/UGFzc0NvbmZpZzZhN2M3YzBlNTg0ZWY1NThhZDAwZDQ5Nw==

Show your school spirit! 🏈✨ Check out our Spirit Days for football season and get your outfits ready. Let’s bring the energy to the stands every week! Which theme are you most excited for? 🏈🔥 #MustangPride #FN5GL #entry

Best part of the day? Watching our team take down Independence with the whole school behind them! 🏐💙❤️🙌 #FN5GL #entry #MustangPride

Don't forget.... Volleyball game TODAY!

Attention Class of 2027 parents! 🎓 Mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent Meeting on September 14th at 5 pm in the SHS Library. We will cover essential updates for the school year—hope to see you there!

From freshman year jitters to wearing the cap and gown... time really flies! 🎓✨ So proud of our Class of 2027 seniors as they take their official graduation photos. The countdown is on!

#ClassOf2027 #SeniorMoments #CapAndGownPhotos #GraduationCountdown

Show your school spirit! 🏈✨ Check out our Spirit Days for football season and get your outfits ready. Let’s bring the energy to the stands every week! Which theme are you most excited for? 🏈🔥 #MustangPride #FN5GL #entry