20+ Employee Highlight: Jeanne Hooper, 21 Years of Service
"Ms. Jeanne Hooper wears many hats and handles each role with grace and dedication." - Jackie Wester, Principal of West Carroll Primary

For 21 years, Ms. Jeanne has been a vital part of West Carroll Primary. She started in 2004 in the copy room and now manages the computer lab, supports teachers in classrooms, and even organizes the yearbook and picture days!

She originally joined the district to be more involved with her daughter’s activities. Now, years later, her granddaughter is a junior in our high school! When Ms. Jeanne Hooper looks back on her 21 years at West Carroll Primary, she sees more than just a job.

"The teachers and staff I have worked with through the years are like having a second family," she shares. She recalls how supportive the West Carroll team was during her husband’s illness, proving that our community truly cares for one another.

Ms. Jeanne hopes to be remembered as a caring and dedicated co-worker. Her advice to those starting in education is a reminder we all need: "Balance out the work and discipline with big doses of love and praise."

Thank you, Ms. Jeanne, for always stepping in wherever you are needed and always with a cheerful heart.🤍

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20+ Employee Highlight: Shan DePriest, 27 Years of Service
Managing Millions with Precision (and a sense of fun!) 💼

Overseeing a $13 million district budget requires incredible attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism. Fortunately, West Carroll has Ms. Shan DePriest.

Ms. Shan is currently in her 27th school year with the district, having started in 1999. She spent her first two years at the Jr/Sr High before moving to the Central Office, where she has served for the last 25 years.

While she is known for her financial expertise, her coworkers know another side of her: Shan is always the "Life of the Party"!

Ms. Shan says she loves her Central Office team, and we certainly love her. Her advice to those just starting out is a reminder to cherish every moment: "Take in all you can. Time flies and it will be over before you know it".

Thank you for keeping our district financially compliant and our office spirits high.

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10th Annual West Carroll Holiday Mart Recap ✨🎄

This weekend’s West Carroll Holiday Mart, hosted by WCHS Class of 2026 Project Graduation, was the biggest one yet! With over 70 vendors, the event featured small businesses, talented vendors, local artists, and makers, offering a wide variety of unique holiday gifts. Shoppers enjoyed festive treats, food trucks, and hot cocoa for a fun and welcoming holiday shopping experience. The strong turnout and community support made this year’s Holiday Mart a huge success.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 10th annual event one to remember, from our vendors and student/parent volunteers to every shopper who came out to support local businesses and our students.

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Our FFA chapter is having an interest meeting for students and parents who want to learn more about showing goats next year.
Whether you’ve been around livestock your whole life or you’re brand new, this meeting will inform you about what is needed to show.
📅 Date: December 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: WCHS Ag Room
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, and see if showing goats is the right fit for you. No experience needed—just a willingness to learn!
If you plan to attend, drop a comment or email noah.rogers@wcssd.org.
We can’t wait to grow our goat show team! 🐐💙💛

A few benefits of showing livestock:
1. Builds Responsibility & Work Ethic
Students learn daily care, feeding, training, and consistency—skills that carry over into life, school, and future careers.
2. Develops Confidence & Leadership
Showing animals helps students become confident speakers, decision-makers, and leaders in and out of the show ring.
3. Teaches Animal Care & Agricultural Skills
Students gain hands-on experience with livestock health, nutrition, training, and proper animal handling.

20+ Employee Highlight: Sharlanda Emerson, 25+ Years of Service
"West Carroll County has always been my home and always will be."

Ms. Sharlanda Emerson’s connection to West Carroll started when she was a student walking these same halls. Today, we celebrate her for 25 years of service to our district!

Ms. Sharlanda began subbing in 2000 and has served as a Preschool Assistant since 2005. She says the most rewarding part of her job is the "full circle" moments—she has been here long enough that she is now teaching the children of her former students.

She strikes a perfect balance in the classroom: setting clear expectations to help students focus, while ensuring every child feels supported and understood.

Thank you, Ms. Sharlanda, for giving back to our community and making such a difference in so many lives.

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20+ Employee Highlight: Pam Bryant, Over 4 Decades of Service
Ms. Pam Bryant’s dedication to our students predates the West Carroll Special School District name itself!

Ms. Bryant began her career in 1979 in the Trezevant school district, which later became part of West Carroll. For over four decades, she has been a constant source of support, creativity, and generosity.

Whether she is mentoring a new teacher or lending a hand in the community, Ms. Bryant embodies the spirit of service. She is known for stepping in wherever she is needed, always with a smile and a solution.

Thank you, Ms. Bryant, for being a cornerstone of our district for 40+ years!

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