In the STING ZONE with SOCSD

Sting Zone logoWe're excited to share upcoming conversations with the Jacket Family... Get inside all things Yellow Jacket as we sit down with the Jacket Family to talk academics, athletics, arts and activities. 

In the STING ZONE is a production of the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, showcasing all things Yellow Jacket -- on the field, on stage, at home and in the classroom. Go Jackets!

In our first ever episode In the STING ZONE with Starkville Oktibbeha School District, the Jacket AD talks baseball with SHS Head Coach Mark Monaghan. Get inside the upcoming 2025 season as Coach Hop and Coach Mon talk infield, outfield, pitching, strength of schedule, and Jacket seniors on the diamond.

Welcome to Episode 02 of In the STING ZONE where Jacket Director of Athletics talks with the senior members of our Yellow Jacket Varsity Cheer Squad to talk about their award-winning finish at Nationals and what it means to be a student athlete representing the black and gold.
 

Welcome to Episode 03 of In the STING ZONE where Sudduth Elementary principal, Dr. Morgan Abraham talks kindergarten with Cambre Paes, one of our K teachers! They share great tips for parents on how to help children prepare for kindergarten, what to expect in a typical day, and you'll find out about our 2025 Kindergarten Open House.

Welcome to Episode 04 of In the STING ZONE where Jacket Director of Athletics talks with Jacket Head Softball Coach Tyler McKinley about the start of softball season, who's standing out on the diamond and our facility upgrades.

Welcome to Episode 05 of In the STING ZONE where Jacket Director of Athletics wraps up an outstanding Girls Basketball season with Head Coach Matt Wilbanks and our Senior Lady Jackets! Get their thoughts on playing at the Big House for a State Championship and what the future holds for Lady Jacket Basketball.