FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 27, 2026
Bettie E. Woolfolk Middle School Advances to Science Bowl Semifinals for Second Consecutive Year
On February 7, 2026, Bettie E. Woolfolk Middle School proudly represented the Yazoo City Municipal School District at the 2026 Mississippi Regional Science Bowl, hosted by the Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science, located in Columbus, Mississippi, on the campus of Mississippi University for Women.
For the second consecutive year, Bettie E. Woolfolk Middle School advanced to the semifinal round of the Mississippi Regional Science Bowl, reinforcing the school’s growing strength and consistency in STEM achievement.
This year, the district was represented by two competitive teams composed of the following students:
Brysten Little
Chanelle Clark
Tom’Marian Gaston
Gregory Esters
Kameron Jones
Elijah Parks
Corrina Taylor
Tayvion Sims
Kennydi Carter
Marianna Green
These scholars competed in a rigorous academic competition covering life science, earth and space science, chemistry, physics, energy, and mathematics. The Science Bowl demands deep content knowledge, collaboration, discipline, and the ability to respond accurately under pressure.
Out of the two teams representing Yazoo City, one team advanced to the semifinals, marking the second consecutive year that Bettie E. Woolfolk Middle School has reached this level of competition.
This accomplishment reflects:
• Strong instructional leadership
• Intentional student preparation
• Academic growth and accountability
• A developing culture of STEM excellence
Special appreciation is extended to the team sponsor, Milya J. Moore, 8th Grade Science Lead Teacher, whose leadership and dedication continue to elevate science education at Bettie E. Woolfolk Middle School.
We also sincerely thank our parents for their continued encouragement and partnership in supporting our scholars.
Finally, we extend gratitude to Dr. Tulawna Belcher, Principal of Bettie E. Woolfolk Middle School, for her unwavering support of academic programs and STEM initiatives that provide students with opportunities to compete and excel beyond the classroom.
Together, this collective support made this achievement possible and continues to set a high standard for academic excellence in the Yazoo City Municipal School District.