championship. And the girls and boys teams won the 2009 State Championship. Extracurriculars The school participates in Band, Cheerleading, and Dance competitions. Cheerleading Pontotoc High School's cheerleading squad consists of 16 girls who compete for the spots each year in an extremely competitive tryout week. In 2008, the Warrior Cheerleaders won the State 4A Small Division state championship. They took home the Academic Award, stating that they had the highest GPA of all squads in Mississippi from 1A-5A. Bands Though the sports at Pontotoc High School garner attention and praise from around the state, Pontotoc High School's most respected and successful program is the Pontotoc Warrior Band Program. Sarah Todd is the director of bands at Pontotoc High School. Assistant directors of bands are Keith Morgan and Richie Watson. Marching Band The Pontotoc Warrior Marching band consists of around 145 members, including drum majors, color guard members, marching percussion, marching winds, and a pit. The Warrior Marching Band is known throughout the state for its outstanding musical and marching abilities. Concert Bands The Pontotoc High School band consists of four concert bands: the Symphonic Band, the Concert Band, the Varsity Band, and the Jazz Band. The Symphonic Band is directed by Sarah Todd, the Concert Band is directed by Keith Morgan, the Varsity Band and Jazz Band are directed by Richie Watson. References External links Schools in Pontotoc County, Mississippi Public high schools in Mississippi