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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. 

In the Grenada School District, we are proud to have a band program that is not only recognized statewide but also respected across the country. This level of success does not happen by chance. It is the result of years of tradition, strong leadership, careful planning, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Did You Know?

• Mississippi State University’s new Entrepreneurship major includes product development, venture creation, and branding coursework.

• Universiy of Southern Mississippi offers certificates in professional selling and marketing analytics—skills students practice every day in the Make-It-Lab.

• The custom merchandise and promotional product industry in the U.S. is worth over $30 billion annually.

• Students in Grenada are learning with industry-grade equipment like sublimation presses, vinyl cutters, and embroidery machines—before they graduate high school.

Eighth-grade students from Grenada Middle School recently took a tour of the Grenada Career & Technical Center, where they were introduced to a wide range of hands-on career programs available to them at Grenada High School.

This activity was made possible through the use of the Mobile FABLab’s Chomp Saws, allowing students to measure and cut materials with accuracy and purpose.

GSD alum Dr. Shaquita Starks was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest honors in the profession.

Mississippi's accountability system assigns "A" through "F" letter grades for schools and districts. Grades are based on student achievement, student growth, student participation in testing, and other academic measures.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Grenada School District has achieved an A rating in the Mississippi Department of Education’s accountability results—a monumental accomplishment that speaks volumes about the unwavering dedication, focus, and excellence of our students, educators, and leadership.

This year’s district accountability score of 707 continues to place Grenada among the highest-performing school districts in the state. Such a distinction is not easily earned—nor easily maintained. It requires relentless effort, strategic planning, and a shared vision for success, year after year.