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Booneville schools post merger FAQs and announce playoff and Veterans Day events

Booneville School District – Mississippi has posted frequently asked questions about a proposed Booneville-Baldwyn restructuring. In the district’s FAQ, officials describe the plan as a potential merger and say families, staff and community members may have questions as the process moves forward.

The FAQ says the restructuring is strictly on the district administrative side. It also says no schools will be combined or closed. The district says it is sharing the information to help provide clarity for students and families while the proposal is discussed.

Playoff week at Booneville High School

Booneville High School – Booneville, Mississippi announced a Friday morning pep rally at 9:25 a.m. at Blue Devil Stadium ahead of its playoff game. The school said Booneville will play Yazoo County on Friday, Nov. 6, at Tiger Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m.

According to the school’s announcement, tickets are $10 and state passes only will be accepted. The same notice says the game theme is “Devils are True Blue!” and asks fans to wear blue for the playoff game.

Veterans Day program scheduled

Booneville High School – Booneville, Mississippi also says it will host a 2026 Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Booneville High School Gym. The school invited veterans, their families and community members to attend the program honoring people who have served.

For Prentiss County readers, the school district’s merger FAQ and the high school announcements offer three separate updates: the proposed district restructuring, the playoff schedule and the Veterans Day observance.

Sources: Booneville School District – Mississippi; Booneville High School – Booneville, Mississippi; Booneville High School – Booneville, Mississippi

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of the Mississippi News Group.