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Meet the Administration

HayesGreetings fellow Bulldogs! It is a distinguished honor to introduce myself as your new Principal at the Natchez Middle School! As a proud 2000 graduate of Natchez High School, I have always desired to give back to my home by serving in an educational leadership capacity. Having previously served in the district as Assistant Principal, MTSS coordinator and School Testing Coordinator, I am well-acquainted with and knowledgeable of the policies and procedures that facilitate our day to day undertakings. It is welcoming to work with the many familiar faces of many of my colleagues, and I am anxious to learn those who I may have not had the pleasure of previously working with. In this new position, I am dedicated to providing clear expectations communicated through open dialogue and modeled practices, which will ensure that inspection of expectation results in success for all vested parties.

 

In the coming months, I encourage each of us to embrace extensive collaboration and discussion as to how we will continue to build upon the foundations laid here at Natchez Middle School. The current trends of education require adroit adaptation, renewal and reinvention, and we are staffed with such individuals who comprise exactly those qualities. We have proven that the best administrators, faculty, staff, and ancillary support teams reside right here within our own community, and we are both prepared and determined to provide our students with a consistent, complete, and stellar educational experience that is par to none, as our students deserve nothing less. It is my mantra that if we endow the very best that have to our students, they will, in turn, reciprocate that same investment back into our hometown community.

 

This new academic year will provide both challenges and rewards; I implore each of us to learn the lessons from each challenge as we proactively embrace them head-on so that the rewards are both beneficial and ongoing. Let’s make this academic year, 2024-2025, the one where we both individually and collectively soar!

 
Hayes Harris
Principal (Interim)
Natchez Middle School
BassettGreetings!

It is my pleasure to serve you as Assistant Principal this school year!  I have several years of educational experience, which consists of several years as a teacher, college liaison, student services coordinator, and MTSS/Test coordinator. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Alcorn State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Alcorn State University and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Delta State University.

I believe anyone can achieve great things with a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and good character.  I will strive to instill those qualities in our students and be a positive role model.  We are all here to learn together. I aim to provide a supportive climate and culture at Natchez Middle School conducive to teaching and learning.  By doing so, each student and teacher can experience growth to their highest potential.  

I am excited about this school year’s possibilities and proud to be a member of the NMS team.  Let’s have a great 2024-2025 school year.
 
Melita Basset
Assistant Principal (Interim)
Natchez Middle School