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The academic success we’ve achieved in our district is the result of the combined efforts of everyone involved. It truly takes all of us—students, parents, teachers, assistants, support staff, administrators at both the school level and Central Office, as well as our community partners—to accomplish the enormous success we’ve experienced.

A key group contributing to this success is the district’s Instructional Specialists and Lead Teachers. These individuals play an essential role in supporting teachers and students, helping to improve academic performance through a variety of initiatives, including lesson development, professional development opportunities, and targeted interventions. 

Schools like Grenada School District (GSD) provide a range of programs in fields such as culinary arts, welding, construction, technology, STEM, healthcare, arts, automotive, and athletics. These programs not only deepen academic knowledge but also equip students with hands-on skills that align with real-world expectations. The concept of developing “one skill at a time” encapsulates GSD’s mission to prepare students for life beyond school by building both competency and confidence.

Grenada’s recently established STEM Alliance between Grenada School District, Grenada Public Education Foundation, Milwaukee Tool, Modine, and others was one of only four programs in the nation recognized by Project Lead the Way (PLTW). PLTW established a new Community Partnerships team to study how communities can build stronger ecosystems for education.

The February 21st groundbreaking ceremony at Grenada Middle School marks the beginning of a three-phase improvement plan reflecting the district’s commitment to innovation and community growth. The new addition, designed to enhance the educational experience and prepare students for future opportunities, symbolizes the community’s dedication to excellence and collaboration.

The Grenada School District (GSD), in partnership with Holmes Community College (HCC), is paving the way for a new generation of innovators through its Advanced Manufacturing program. On Friday, January 17, students and teachers in the program had the incredible opportunity to visit Modine Manufacturing in Grenada, MS, where they explored the world of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) alongside industry professionals.

Modine engineers Nicholas Kidder and Andrew Nguyen welcomed the group with engaging presentations that highlighted the importance of systems thinking, curiosity, and continuous learning in engineering. They shared their personal career journeys, providing students with a roadmap of the opportunities available in advanced manufacturing.

Pelahatchie Elementary School in Rankin County recently made a memorable field trip for 44 fifth grade students to explore two of Grenada’s unique educational attractions: Balloon Quest and Chakchiuma Swamp. This collaboration, led by Tammie Cavanaugh, Director of Balloon Quest and Robin Whitfield, local artist, naturalist, and Executive Director of Friends of Chakchiuma Swamp, allowed the students to experience both destinations in one day, providing an enriching educational experience while maintaining smaller group sizes for both activities.

GCTC carpentry students Shumar Campbell, Josh Kilgore, and Ava Revell built doghouses for the Friends of Grenada Animal Shelter.

This fall Grenada High School’s NJROTC added a new instructor to the faculty, Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Larry Tate. He will be working alongside Chief Foreman. Chief Tate joins the GHS faculty after a 23-year career in the navy. Most recently he served at Navy Recruiting Command in Millington, Tennesse. His career began as a gas-turbine mechanic and includes time on a guided missile cruiser and in counter-drug operations.

Chief Tate recalls growing up in nearby Webster County and hearing his grandfather’s stories about his time in the Navy during the Korean War. He knew that after high school he wanted the chance to travel and experience different cultures.

At the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) 2024 Conference held in Chicago, Illinois, Grenada Middle School’s School Nurse, Stephanie Coker was celebrated for outstanding contributions to school health. The National Association of School Nurses and the Mississippi School Nurse Association jointly recognized Nurse Coker for “demonstrating excellence in school nursing practice and leadership in school health.”

This prestigious acknowledgment includes being named Mississippi’s School Nurse of the Year, highlighting Stephanie Coker’s exceptional dedication to the health and well-being of Grenada School District’s students and the community of Grenada.