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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.

In a rapidly changing world, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how people learn, work, and solve problems. For Grenada School District (GSD), this shift isn’t something happening far away, it’s a new chapter in a journey that began nearly a decade ago with Project Lead The Way (PLTW). Now, Grenada will become one of the first rural school districts in the nation to pilot PLTW’s Principles of Artificial Intelligence course, an initiative designed to bring the power of AI learning to every kind of community, not just major cities or well-funded schools.

GMS School Counselor, Kiara Williams Johnson, was named Mississippi Counseling Association's 2025 School Counselor of the Year!

Did You Know?
• Mississippi State University offers a simulation-based construction curriculum that includes digital twin design and VR modeling.

• The University of Mississippi Medical Center uses immersive anatomy platforms like zSpace and HoloAnatomy in nursing and pre-med programs.

• Many career-tech degrees now require simulation experience to meet industry safety standards.

• Grenada’s Immersion Lab will offer these tools to students before they ever step onto a college campus or job site.

It’s hard to put into words just how proud I am of our Grenada High School football team, both for what they accomplished last season and what they’re already working toward this year.

As Superintendent of the Grenada School District, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the dedication, teamwork, and community spirit that define our students—and nowhere is that more evident than in our football program under the leadership of Head Coach Michael Fair. 

Walking into the Kidzeum feels like stepping straight into a storybook. The museum, made just for children in Pre-K through 2nd grade, is filled with exciting exhibits that let kids play, explore, and learn.

The current exhibit is called Once Upon a Time. As soon as students arrive, they are welcomed by a giant beanstalk stretching toward the sky, just like in Jack and the Beanstalk. The adventure begins right at the door! 

Some of our Grenada Lions met up at the Grenada Elementary School the last couple of weeks of August to begin screening the eyes of the Pre-K students. Pre-K Director Paulette Oakes helped with the process as over 150 students had their eyes checked. Grenada Lions use the PlusOptix Machine to perform the eye screening.

Lions KidSight is now an international vision screening and correction campaign to help clear the backlog of the millions of children, aged 6 months through early grade school, who are going without basic vision screening. Lions KidSight is a worldwide program bringing Lions clubs together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and follow-up care when needed.

In a bold move that puts Grenada School District at the forefront of health science education, the Career and Technical Center has added not one, but two state-of-the-art Anatomage Tables—advanced virtual dissection and anatomy visualization systems used by leading medical schools and universities across the country.

Problem-solving is a critical skill that employers consistently rank as essential for success. Whether fixing a mechanical issue, managing a team, or improving a process, workers who can identify challenges and develop solutions are in high demand. At Grenada School District (GSD), students encounter problem-solving opportunities across a variety of disciplines, each presenting unique challenges that encourage them to think critically and adapt to real-world contexts.

In May and June, 24 enthusiastic fourth and fifth graders attended a four-day summer camp at Balloon Quest for an exciting blend of learning and fun. The camp was led by Balloon Quest Museum Director Tammie Cavanaugh, with support from teacher Jordan Cauthen and ROTC volunteers Summer Boatman and Nickeyiah Jackson.

GES 3-5 teacher Kasey Cockrum (left) was chosen as the 2024/2025 GSD Teacher of the Year and presented several gifts by GSD Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault (right).

Grenada School District 2025 Retirees were honored with recognition and a reception at the conclusion of the school year.