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Over the years, Grenada School District has remained steadfast in its mission to prepare students not only for graduation, but for life beyond the classroom. Our focus has always been on ensuring that every student who walks across that stage leaves us ready to thrive in college, in their careers, and in their communities. Now, that mission is reaching an exciting new milestone with the creation of the Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center (EIC) a bold, forward-thinking initiative that embodies what it means to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

The story of Grenada’s Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center (EIC) is, in many ways, the next chapter of Grenada School District’s bold journey with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and its long-standing commitment to project-based learning. For nearly a decade, PLTW has shaped classrooms across the district - from kindergarten through high school - into places where students learn by imagining, designing, building, and solving real-world problems.

Inside the former Daily Star building, something entirely new is taking shape. The space is being transformed into the Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center (EIC): a dynamic center where students at Grenada High School will build real-world skills, explore their strengths, and prepare for the careers of tomorrow.

A FABLab is a community-powered, globally connected workshop, born at MIT and grown by grassroots demand, that equips ordinary people with extraordinary tools and know-how to invent, learn, and manufacture close to home.

Short for fabrication laboratory, a FABLab is a modern workshop where creativity meets technology. It is a place to play, create, learn, mentor, and invent. Each lab provides access to the skills, materials, and digital tools needed to make almost anything, from prototypes and art pieces to robotics and assistive devices. What began as an experiment in MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms has grown into a worldwide movement that redefines how communities learn, collaborate, and innovate.

AI may be transforming the world, but for Grenada’s students, it’s also opening new doors—to discovery, innovation, and a future they’ll help define.

In an age when machines can converse, create art, and even assist doctors in diagnosing disease, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming as essential as reading and writing. Recognizing this shift, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - which first launched its Principles of Artificial Intelligence course in Massachusetts - is now partnering with Grenada High School (GHS) to pilot the program in a rural setting. The collaboration will help PLTW gather data on how AI education can thrive beyond urban and suburban schools, while giving Grenada students early access to one of the most forward-looking courses in the nation.

Project Lead the Way recognized the success of the Grenada program with a profile publication, "Launching a Stem Story for Every Student." PLTW Senior Vice President of Research Sylvia Huff (left) and PLTW Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer Katie Minihan (right) presented the plaque to GSD Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault

At the center of the new Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center will be a space unlike any other: the Innovation Commons. This flexible, technology-enabled gathering area will serve as the connection point between students, educators, industry partners, and the wider community. It is where ideas will be shared, projects will be showcased, and decisions will be made about what comes next.

Inside the new Entrepreneurial and Innovation Center, one lab will stand out for its color, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy. The MakeIt Lab is a space where design meets production, where students take creative ideas and turn them into real, customized products. It is a lab that blends technology with craftsmanship, giving students the tools to shape their futures one project at a time.

The EIC's Electronics and Circuitry Lab will introduce students to the inner workings of modern technology. This hands-on lab will provide foundational skills in circuits, sensors, programming, and physical computing - skills that are essential to fields like automation, robotics, diagnostics, and smart technology.

The Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Grenada’s new Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center will be more than just a workshop. It will be a precision training ground where students gain the skills, certifications, and experience that today’s industries demand. With a focus on automation, robotics, mechatronics, and digital fabrication, this lab will prepare students to succeed in high-tech careers and advanced academic programs.

When I first started teaching carpentry, my goal was simple: give students the chance to learn something real. I wanted them to walk out of my class with skills they could use, skills that would put them a step ahead the moment they left high school. Now, thanks to Grenada’s new Entrepreneurial and Innovation Center (EIC), that dream is expanding faster than ever. Quite literally, we’re building something big, by starting small.

The Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center (EIC) is taking hands-on learning to the next level with the installation of a professional-grade paint booth - a transformative addition that will enhance both the new EIC programs and the existing Automotive Service Technician program at Grenada Career & Technical Center (GCTC).

For students in Culinary Arts, this new space represents much more than different appliances and countertops. It’s a bridge between the classroom and the real world, a place where learning becomes doing, and where high school students can experience what it truly means to work in the food service and hospitality industry.

The kitchen will be about the size of a food truck, mirroring real-life kitchens. Students will be able to see every part of the process, from initial prep to plating and presentation, all within a professional environment.

When the doors of the new Entrepreneurial & Innovation Center opens inside the former Daily Star building, one of the most future-forward spaces will be the Immersion Lab: a room where students step into the world of simulation, design, and digital experience. Built to reflect the tools and environments of modern industry, this lab will offer a powerful way for students to learn, practice, and apply career-relevant skills using cutting-edge technology.