PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Information




*Employment Opportunities*


As of the meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Picayune School District Board of Trustees approved the revised

 2025-2026 school calendar.


Message From Superintendent Dean Shaw

District Calendar 2025-2026 REVISED

District Map

Mississippi Succeeds Report Card (2023-2024)


Plans & Policies


McKinney-Vento  Homeless Assistance Act 

 The McKinney-Vento Act provides specific rights for homeless students. These rights include waiving certain requirements, such as proof of residency, when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free lunch.


LEA District Plan 2024-2025


Dropout Prevention Plan 2025/2026


Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2025-2026


Bullying Policy

The Picayune School District does not condone and will not tolerate bullying or harassing behavior. 


Non-Discrimination Statement 2025-2026


School Wellness Policy 

All students in the Picayune School District shall possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy choices that promote healthy lifestyles.


District Staff
Name
Title
Email
Phone
  Dean Shaw
  Superintendent
  dshaw@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230
  Walt Esslinger
  Assistant Superintendent
  wesslinger@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230
  Diane Wise
  Support Services, MSIS, Title IX Coordinator
  dwise@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230
  Kimberly Massengale
  Homeless Liaison, Foster Care Coordinator & EL District Coordinator
  kmassengale@pcu.k12.ms.us
  N/A
  Stephanie Ussery
  Federal Programs Accountant & Fixed Assets Director
  sussery@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230EXT. 1007
  Lisa Persick
  Finance Director
  lpersick@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230
  Osar Orozco
  Assistant Finance Director
  oorozco@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230 EXT. 1012
  Tracey Brown
  Payroll/Retirement
  tbrown@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230 EXT 1003
  Lori Cooper
  Payroll Assistant/Employment Verifications
  lcooper@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230 EXT 1004
  Dr. Brannon Johnson
  Exceptional Education Director
  bjohnson@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-4555
  Debbie Smith
  Curriculum Director, Gifted Director
  dosmith@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230
  Jason Wheat
  Technology Director/ Network Administrator
  jwheat@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230
  Matthew Lee
  MSIS Primary/SAMS/Workers' Comp.
  mlee@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-337-2271
  Amy Butler
  Educational Technology Trainer, ParentSquare Admin, and Active Applicant
  abutler@pcu.k12.ms.us
  601-798-3230 EXT. 1043