Petal +

No. Participation is optional, but students are encouraged to attend. 

Since Petal+ is outside the scope of the normal school year, absences during intersession weeks will not be counted against students. However, since limited spots are available for students to attend Petal+, we ask that parents not enroll their student(s) if they will be unable to attend for the entirety of the intersession.

Invitations will be sent to qualifying students with their progress reports. Others may sign up during open enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis, based on available staffing at each school. 

Decisions will be made at the school level based upon staffing. Students who are admitted after the deadline may be required to provide their own transportation. 

While a typical day will look different from campus to campus, Petal+ is designed to offer remediation and/or enrichment in core academic subjects, as well as non-traditional electives in an engaging and dynamic environment. Electives and activities offered have included soccer and basketball camps; music and dance classes; show choir 101; and tours of historical sites around Hattiesburg.  

• Petal Primary School: Grades PreK-2
• Petal Elementary School: Grades 3-6
• Petal High School: Grades 7-12

While some schools will be combining campuses for logistical purposes, students will remain grouped throughout the day with students whom they typically attend school with.

Students in grades PreK-12 will attend from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some flexibility in scheduling may be possible at the high school level. 

Yes. All students who participate in Petal + will be served breakfast and lunch.

No. There is no cost to attend Petal +.

Yes. Transportation will be provided to and from Petal +. 

No. Students will not be required to wear school uniforms during Petal+. Guidelines will be provided for appropriate student dress. While we want students to enjoy the flexibility of dressing more freely, the ultimate judgment of appropriateness will rest with the school administrative staff. 

We recognize that for learning to take place we must maintain conditions conducive to learning. All students must conduct themselves appropriately during Petal +. Failure to do so could result in removal from the program for the entire week. If a student cannot conduct themselves appropriately on the school bus, they will lose this privilege for the remainder of Petal +.

Guidelines have been developed for how extracurricular groups may meet during the Petal+ weeks while still encouraging students to rest and participate in Petal+ offerings. Coaches/sponsors will communicate their meeting schedules directly with their students and families in accordance with the district's guidelines.