Vaiden
Vaiden, MS · Education
The Clarion Ledger
Mississippi’s educational future finds itself in capable hands
As educators, our greatest responsibility is to help students see what is possible for their futures and give them the tools and experiences to pursue it. That responsibility extends beyond the classroom. It means connecting students with opportunities that challenge them, introduce them to new ideas, and help them recognize that they belong in the places where Mississippi’s future is being built. Earlier this month, students from the Yazoo City Municipal School District joined around 50 high school students from Hinds and Yazoo counties for the third annual ExxonMobil-Jackson State University STEM Camp, held in partnership with the Tapia Center at Rice University. During the weeklong program, students worked together to solve challenging problems and explored topics including algorithms, heat transfer, computational analysis and energy. They visited Jackson State University’s Innovation Center; heard from industry and community leaders; and presented their work to educators, state lawmakers and others. Throughout my career in education, I have seen how much more meaningful learning becomes when students can connect classroom lessons to the real world. Hands-on experiences help turn abstract concepts into something tangible. Just as importantly, they allow students to picture themselves using those skills in college, in a career or in
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Dr. and Mrs. John Arnold establish Itawamba Community College Transfer Student Scholarship at Delta State University
Delta State University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Itawamba Community College Transfer Student Scholarship, created by Delta State alumni Dr. John Arnold and his wife, Janice Arnold, to support students transferring from Itawamba Community College to Delta State University. The scholarship reflects the Arnolds’ commitment to expanding...
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Coleman Middle School closure sparks parent petition, calls for board removal
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - The Greenville School Board has voted to temporarily close Coleman Middle School due to mold and other safety concerns, including problems with the school’s roof. The decision has drawn opposition from some parents, who have created a petition calling for an investigation into potential misconduct...
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New Madison County superintendent outlines plan for new school year
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Kosciusko’s Rylee Peteet named to Clarion-Ledger’s list of top returning offensive linemen for 2026 season
Kosciusko High School standout Rylee Peteet has been named one of Mississippi’s top returning high school offensive linemen heading into the 2026 football season by The Clarion-Ledger. The newspaper included Peteet on its preseason watch list featuring many of the state’s top returning offensive linemen from both the MHSAA...
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2026-2027 School Supply List: Kosciusko Lower Elementary
The Kosciusko School District has released the school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year. Below are the lists for Kosciusko Lower Elementary. 1 Backpack (without wheels) 1 Nap Mat (Blue and Red Only) — 4K Students Only. 1 Package of Skinny Expo Markers. 1 Zippered Pencil Pouch. 2...
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Kosciusko School District 2026-2027 registration set for this week
The Kosciusko School District will hold registration for the 2026-2027 school year Tuesday and Wednesday at Kosciusko High School. Registration will take place Tuesday, July 7, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 8, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. District officials encourage families to arrive early to help avoid long wait times.
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Former Kosciusko Coach Bill Ward Inducted into National Hall of Fame
A former Kosciusko Whippets coach has officially been inducted into one of the highest honors in high school athletics. Bill Ward was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Tuesday night in Coralville, Iowa. The recognition celebrates his decades of leadership, success, and lasting impact on student-athletes in Mississippi and beyond.
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MVSU to Continue Prison Ed. Program
Mississippi Valley State University has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Prison Education Partnership Program (PEPP) under the revised Pell Grant guidelines for incarcerated students, expanding educational access and workforce preparation opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. MVSU’s PEPP was originally approved in June 2022 through the...
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Dr. Oliver Johnson, Guest Speaker at Harvard Law School
GREENVILLEMS-A Greenville educator and school board trustee is heading to one of the nation's most prestigious universities. Jay Fletcher shows us why Dr. Oliver Johnson has been invited to speak at Harvard law school. Dr. Oliver Johnson wears may hats, when he's not serving on the school board, Johnson teaches...
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Mississippi Delta Community College Names Joseph Jackson Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy
MOORHEAD, Miss. — Mississippi Delta Community College has named Joseph Jackson as its new director of marketing and digital strategy, with his appointment taking effect July 1. Jackson will help lead the college’s marketing, branding, digital communications and content strategy efforts as part of the institution’s newly established Department...
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Coleman Middle School Closing
GREENVILLE, MS-A decision to temporarily close Coleman middle school is continuing to spark backlash in Greenville. Now, a petition is calling for an investigation into the school board's actions as one trustee raises questions about how the decision was made. Following last week's regular school board meeting, trustees toured two...
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Delta Story Project Cohorts Use ‘Lived Experiences’ to Shift Messaging Surrounding the Region
Ebonee Johnikin, poised to begin her college journey at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, on a cheerleading scholarship, sat in the backseat of her parents’ car in 2005 as the family traveled from Laurel, Mississippi, to the Bolivar County campus. Up until that day, none of them had been in the region. As they drove through Jackson and ventured farther into the Delta, the landscape changed from buildings and city lights to flat land that went on for miles.
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Greenville will close beloved middle school because of mold, HVAC problems and other safety concerns
GREENVILLE — Greenville school district officials plan to close a school that is plagued with mold and leaks. Although leaders of the financially troubled district say the closure of Coleman Middle School is temporary, they are not saying how long repairs might take. Superintendent Ilean Richards said at a...
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Delta State to Host Financial Literacy Workshop for K-12 Educators
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University will host a professional development workshop next month designed to help K-12 educators bring financial literacy and investing concepts into their classrooms. The Stock Market Game Workshop is scheduled for July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the university and is...
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Summer program gives Greenville middle schoolers a creative outlet and a history lesson
GREENVILLE, Miss — Students across Greenville closed out a four-week camp Thursday with a stage performance highlighting a historic event from nearly 100 years ago. The Greenville Renaissance Scholars, a program in place for nearly 20 years, is geared toward sixth through eighth graders and gives them a head start on their future.
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HSFT Stop #7: Calhoun City
Last season, the Calhoun City Wildcats didn’t just win games; they made history. A 14-1 season ended with a state championship inside Davis Wade Stadium, capping one of the most dominant years in program history. But in Calhoun City, the celebration didn’t last long. Head coach M.D. Jennings says the standard now isn’t chasing last year’s success, but it’s building what’s next.