Hattiesburg Public Schools Dropout Prevention Plan 2026-2027
The Hattiesburg Public Schools Dropout Prevention/Restructuring Plan for 2026-2027 aims to guide the successful implementation of effective interventions and strategies to increase graduation rates and decrease student dropouts. The plan is structured around six strategic goals: Academic Success, Future Readiness, Effective and Committed Staff, Positive School Climate, Family and Community Engagement, and Fiscal Responsibility. It also focuses on four key areas: reducing early grade retention, supporting at-risk subgroups, developing dropout recovery initiatives, and facilitating student transitions from juvenile detention centers. The overarching vision is to graduate every student prepared for success in life, college, and the workforce, ultimately creating a model teaching and learning community.