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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.

The Grenada Elementary Archery team won the title of North State Champions.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

Students from the GCTC Culinary Class teamed up with classes from Grenada Upper Elementary to celebrate the holiday season by baking Christmas cookies together. The festive collaboration gave students the opportunity to learn, connect, and share smiles while working side by side in the kitchen.