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MYTH: Students who are ready to work but don’t want to attend college aren’t smart enough to attend.
It simply means you know what you want to do. And guess what … there’s a more direct path to get what you want. You belong here with us at Grenada Career and Technical Center. You’ll be doing hands-on work — building and repairing, healing and creating.
We use real-world tools to train for careers in health science, construction, hospitality, welding, auto repair, education and more. Our teachers have worked in these industries and bring hard-earned experience to share with you.
With our new industry-standard certifications, you could leave high school with professional credentials that make you an attractive candidate to employers.
School News
Recent Grenada High School graduate Luke Hardin received one of ten $1,000 scholarships from the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents (MASS).
The Bounds Scholarship for Excellence rewards top-performing Mississippi high school students who excel in leadership, community service and extracurricular activities. Recipients also must meet academic requirements and be recommended by their superintendents.
“I recommended Luke for this scholarship not only because of his excellent grades, but also his extensive and enthusiastic community involvement,” said GSD Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault.
A new class of sophomores, juniors and seniors were inducted into Grenada High School’s chapter of National Honor Society on February 19. The 150-member organization is made up of motivated, high-performing students who are dedicated to service as well as academics.
GHS sophomores with a minimum overall average of 92 are eligible to join the GHS chapter of National Honor Society (NHS). Students with high achievement in academics, as well as extracurricular activities and community service, are invited to become a member. Though most enter the club as sophomores, junior and seniors who reach the GPA requirement are invited to apply for membership as well.
SkillsUSA — a national organization that brings together students, teachers, and industry — hosts regional, state and national events to showcase the best career and technical education students in the nation. Students receive honors and prizes for their excellence.
After many years dormant at Grenada, the competition program has been recharged under the guidance of GCTC Director Barry Rogers and Work-Based Learning instructor Gerald Simmons.
Simmons, along with teachers from GCTC, took students in various disciplines to compete at the regional meet, hosted by Northwest Community College on January 26. Grenada competed in four areas and captured first-, second- and third-place honors in the events. The teams and individuals earned a chance to compete at the state level in March.
Michael Fair was announced as the new head high school football coach for the Grenada Chargers at the school district’s board meeting on January 17, 2023.
Michael Fair has served as head football coach at Lafayette High School in Oxford since 2016. He coached the team to a 58-29 record over the past seven seasons, including a 4A North State Championship and a State Championship in his first season as head coach.
“We hired the right guy,” said Lyle Williams, Athletic Director for Grenada School District. “He has a great reputation throughout the state.”
The Mississippi Department of Education listed Grenada High School among 45 other high schools throughout the state to receive the prestigious 2022 College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit providing school information to parents and families.
GHS was selected among more than 440 public high schools as one of the best at preparing students for college.
Principal Emily Tindall credited a strong focus on ACT awareness and preparation, which has resulted in an enrollment increase in GHS’s college-level courses. She said that these courses within the new block schedule provides students an authentic college experience.
Grenada School District will earn its first-ever A rating for its performance in the 2021-22 school year when the Mississippi State Board of Education approves official grades for Mississippi schools and districts on Thursday, September 29.
Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault announced the news to the district at a special live streamed event on Tuesday morning. The gathering in the circle outside Grenada Elementary 4-5 was attended by staff and students from grades 3-5 and featured entertainment by Pizzazz Show Choir, the Grenada Band drumline, and the GHS cheerleaders.