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The Mississippi Department of Education has implemented a significantly more rigorous accountability model, raising expectations for every school and district in our state. While this shift may result in changes to accountability ratings statewide, those changes should not automatically be interpreted as a decline in the quality of instruction, student achievement, or the tremendous work taking place in our classrooms each day. Rather, they reflect a higher standard established by the state for measuring school and district performance.

The Grenada School District is proud to announce Mr. Daniel Beach, Carpentry instructor, as the 2025–2026 Grenada School District Teacher of the Year. The award was presented by Grenada School District Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault, who praised Mr. Beach for his quiet dedication, hands-on instruction, and lasting impact on students preparing for life beyond the classroom.

Congratulations to the Grenada School District 2026 retirees! 

Ten seniors have been named to the GHS Hall of Fame.

The new members are Kathryn Cobb, Emory Elliott, Emily Finkley, Harlee Johnson, Shanvi Kher, Andrew Klinck, Olivia Lashley, Kyler Pittman, TeKenya Walton, and Mary Taylour Wilbourn. 

Did You Know?

• Shark Tank-style pitch events are now part of many college programs, from business schools to engineering and design majors.

• Grenada’s Innovation Commons is designed to host student-led exhibitions, pitch nights, and community showcases where students learn to present like professionals.

• Many college scholarship interviews and work-based learning programs now include presentation or portfolio components. Make48, Invention Convention, and Junior Achievement Pitch Days are national formats that can be simulated inside the Innovation Commons.

• The ability to present ideas clearly is one of the most in-demand soft skills listed by employers in every industry - from healthcare to construction to marketing.

As we enter the final stretch of the school year in the Grenada School District, there is a palpable sense of urgency and purpose across all of our campuses.

From our youngest learners in third grade to our high school students preparing for graduation, everyone is focused and working diligently as we approach the administration of the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), our state’s required assessment for our students.

Did You Know?

• Modine Manufacturing, with two major plants in Grenada, relies on welders to build the heat transfer systems used in commercial HVAC units worldwide.

• ADP (Advanced Distributor Products) hires welders to support its fast-paced assembly lines, where even minor errors can cause costly delays.

• Local shops like Kirk Auto use welding to repair structural frame damage, build custom exhaust systems, and reinforce service equipment.

• Mississippi State University’s Building Construction Science program includes steel fabrication and welding concepts in multiple studio courses.

Students in Grenada’s CTC Welding Program or the new Metal Works Lab will get hands-on experience with MIG welders, grinders, bandsaws, and safety gear - before they even leave high school. 

In the Grenada School District, the arts are not simply an offering—they are a vital and thriving part of who we are. From our stellar, award-winning band program to our engaging, hands-on elementary arts experiences and exceptional high school offerings, our commitment to the arts is evident at every level. Nowhere is that more evident than in the continued excellence and growth of our show choir programs. 

Grenada Middle School is preparing students for future careers through the Mobile FABLab. It wasn’t a single moment or a single classroom. It was something that unfolded over time, moving from room to room, experience to experience, quietly transforming the way students saw themselves and the world around them. 

The 8th grade robotics team, Pure Imagination .5 has captured the highest honor in Mississippi’s FIRST LEGO League competition and will now represent the state on the world stage. 

Grenada Middle School hosted its Literacy Night in February, and it was a great night for our students and families.

This year’s theme, A Night at the Museum, brought learning to life in a fun and interactive way. Students rotated through different stations where they were able to read, write, and take part in hands-on activities connected to different time periods and literacy topics.

Grenada Middle School sixth grade students recently had the opportunity to take part in a hands-on learning experience they won’t soon forget through the “Poultry Hatch-Out” program, made possible by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and Mr. Michael Pruden the extension agent for Grenada county.

This year’s national show choir competition was held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. The Grand Ole Opry is certainly one of the biggest stages in music, and Grenada performed against the best of the best.

At Mississippi State University, students in the Building Construction Science program don’t just study construction theory, they live it. They sketch. They calculate. They collaborate. Then, they build. 

Congratulations to the Lady Chargers Girl Powerlifting team! The girls competed Thursday, Feb. 26th at Lake Cormorant for North Half State competitions.