Itawamba County School District

Itawamba County School District is a public education provider in Mississippi, registered to receive federal awards since May 28, 2008. As a U.S. local government entity and school district, it offers kindergarten through 12th grade education services to students in Itawamba County. The district has a particular focus on career and technical education programs, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and workforce readiness. Itawamba County School District receives both prime federal grant awards and numerous sub-grant awards to support its educational mission and enhance its ability to provide comprehensive services to students.

The district's federal grant portfolio demonstrates a diverse range of educational support services. Its most significant recent funding comes from a $4,463,249 Project Grant awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission on May 1, 2024, aimed at enhancing career and technical education programs over a three-year period. Additionally, the district has been awarded over 30 federal sub-grants, primarily channeled through the Mississippi Department of Education. These sub-grants support various educational programs, including school nutrition services (CNP-BLOCK and CNP-CIL), special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Title I programs for disadvantaged students, Title II programs for teacher and principal training, Title IV student support and academic enrichment programs, and rural education initiatives. The district has also received funding for COVID-19 relief efforts through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and the American Rescue Plan. These grants collectively enable Itawamba County School District to provide comprehensive educational services, enhance academic programs, support students with special needs, improve teacher effectiveness, and address challenges faced by rural schools.