Charleston Middle School is located in Charleston Mississippi, which is also part of Tallahatchie County. Tallahatchie County is a small rural agricultural community of approximately 12,000 residents.

Tallahatchie (an Indian name meaning Rock River) County was founded in December 1831. It is one of ten counties in Mississippi with two county seats, Charleston and Sumner, Mississippi. Founded in 1837, by Colonel Thomas Bailey, Charleston was included in a small settlement of five communities along the forks of the Tillatobia Creek.

The Charleston Middle School is part of the East Tallahatchie County School District. The Middle School currently serves approximately 700 students in grades 4-8.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE is the district's motto. The mission of the school district is to provide quality education for all our students. Continuing to move forward, with the help of technology, all of our children will have access to some of the best and up-to-date equipment available. Students are our first priority. Our job is all about children and their education. Everybody moving forward, no one will be left behind.

Selection Process

The Student Tech Team for Charleston Middle School was chosen primarily from teacher recommendations. Teachers and Administrators considered the following

• Conduct
• Academic performance
• Communication skills
• Willingness to work with others

Final selections were made by the Technology Facilitator, Administrators and Lead Teachers. Students represent all grades in the middle school, grades 4-8. They will meet throughout the day based on each student's respective schedule.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Technology Facilitator
• Assist teachers in classroom with technology
• Assist other students during classroom instruction
• Be a positive role model for students