Winona Public Schools

Our Schools

Winona Elementary School
Winona Secondary School
Vocational and Technical Center




To be the best school district in Mississippi with goal-oriented faculty that make a difference in children's lives by providing an exciting high-level learning environment where students become the cornerstone for community development.


The mission of the Winona School District is to provide an environment that enables students to become confident, self-directed and life-long learners.

• Student learning is the chief priority for this school.
• All students can learn.
• Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.
• Students' differences in learning styles are accommodated when curriculum and instructional practices incorporate a variety of learning activities.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
• Student learning occurs in a safe and physically comfortable environment.
• Students will benefit most when teachers, administrators, parents and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
• Students become confident, self-directed and life-long learners when there is a commitment to continuous school improvement.

1. We will implement the highest academic standards in Mississippi.
2. We will implement the highest state and federal standards for each school.
3. We will provide the safest and healthiest schools in Mississippi.
4. We will increase average daily attendance and graduation rates
5. We will improve parental and community involvement.
6. We will implement and maintain a strategic plan.
7. We will implement and maintain facility planning.
8. We will have the highest level of student participation and performance in extra-curricular activities.