District AnnouncementWelcome to the Claiborne County School District Official Portal • 2026-2027 Academic Year
Claiborne County Public Schools

Our Campuses & Learning Centers

Empowering students from early childhood through career readiness.

Port Gibson High School
Grades 9–12Blue Waves

Port Gibson High School

Home of academic honors, college dual-enrollment with Alcorn State University, STEM pathways, state-recognized JROTC, and championship athletics.

Academic & Campus Highlights:
Advanced Placement & Dual Credit
Championship Athletics & Band
Award-winning Robotics & STEM
Career & Technical Education
Principal / Leader:Mr. Eddwin Smith
School Colors:Blue & White
159 Old Highway 18 #1, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Port Gibson Middle School
Grades 6–8Baby Blue Waves

Port Gibson Middle School

Bridging foundational skills into high school readiness with dedicated honors tracks, math labs, arts, and positive youth leadership academies.

Academic & Campus Highlights:
1-to-1 Device Learning Labs
Middle School Athletics
Junior Beta Club Honors
Character Development Academy
Principal / Leader:Principal — To Be Confirmed
School Colors:Blue & White
161 Ramsey Dr, Port Gibson, MS 39150
A.W. Watson Elementary School
PreK–Grade 5Hornets/Bee

A.W. Watson Elementary School

Nurturing early childhood curiosity, literacy excellence under the MS Literacy-Based Promotion Act, phonics mastery, and creative exploration.

Academic & Campus Highlights:
PreK Early Learning Collaborative
Accelerated Reader Program
Makerspace & Science Labs
Parent-Teacher Reading Guild
Principal / Leader:Principal — To Be Confirmed
School Colors:Purple & Gold
880 Anthony St, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Claiborne County Career & Technical Education Center
Grades 9–12 CertificationInnovators

Claiborne County Career & Technical Education Center

Industry-standard vocational certifications in Healthcare Clinical Sciences, Automotive Technology, Welding, Culinary Arts, and Information Technology.

Academic & Campus Highlights:
Industry-Recognized Credentials
Paid Internships & Apprenticeships
SkillsUSA National Competitors
High Job Placement Rate
Career & Technical Programs:
Healthcare Clinical SciencesAutomotive TechnologyWeldingCulinary ArtsInformation Technology
Principal / Leader:Director — To Be Confirmed
School Colors:Blue & White
404 Market Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Administrative Services

District Departments & Public Services

Direct contact information and services for Curriculum, Special Education, Transportation, Child Nutrition, Human Resources, and Business Finance.

Office of the Superintendent

Dr. Marvin Grayer

Leading district-wide strategic vision, school board governance, accreditation, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • District Strategic Plan
  • School Board Agendas & Minutes
  • Community Advisory Panels
Direct Phone:601-437-4232

Curriculum & Academic Instruction

To Be Confirmed

Standards-aligned pacing, textbook adoption, gifted education, EL programs, and teacher professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Mississippi College & Career Standards
  • Gifted Education (G.A.T.E.)
  • Professional Development
Direct Phone:601-437-4235

Special Education & Student Support

To Be Confirmed

Ensuring inclusive, individualized education programs (IEP), 504 plans, speech therapy, and assistive technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • IEP & Section 504 Compliance
  • Psychological & Speech Services
  • Child Find Screenings
Direct Phone:601-437-4240

Business & Financial Operations

To Be Confirmed

Budget stewardship, federal Title grants, payroll, audits, procurement, and transparent taxpayer accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • District Annual Budget & Audits
  • Vendor RFPs & Procurement
  • Federal Grants & Title I-IV
Direct Phone:601-437-4238

Transportation & Safety

To Be Confirmed

Safe daily travel across 487 square miles of Claiborne County, fleet maintenance, and campus security officers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Bus Routes & Stop Lookup
  • School Safety Resource Officers
  • Severe Weather Emergency Plans
Direct Phone:601-437-4245

Child Nutrition & Food Services

To Be Confirmed

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provider: serving 100% free, balanced breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monthly Menus (Breakfast & Lunch)
  • CEP Free Meal Program
  • Dietary Accommodations
Direct Phone:601-437-4250

Technology & Information Systems

To Be Confirmed

1-to-1 Chromebook deployments, classroom smartboards, high-speed fiber infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 1-to-1 Chromebook Support
  • SAM Spectra Student Portal
  • ParentSquare Messaging
Direct Phone:601-437-4260

Human Resources & Talent Development

To Be Confirmed

Recruiting passionate educators with Mississippi Teacher Fellowship stipends and competitive benefit packages.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Certified & Classified Vacancies
  • Licensure Renewal Assistance
  • Teacher Retention Incentives
Direct Phone:601-437-4236
District Bulletins & Spotlight

Latest Claiborne County News

Celebrating student achievements, state accountability milestones, teacher honors, and board actions.

Claiborne County School District Earns Significant Academic Gains on State Accountability Model
District Milestone
October 2026 • 4 min read

Claiborne County School District Earns Significant Academic Gains on State Accountability Model

Official results released by the Mississippi State Department of Education show marked increases in student proficiency across reading, Algebra I, and graduation rate.

Read Full Story Published for Claiborne Families
Port Gibson Blue Waves Robotics Team Advances to Southeast Regional Championship
STEM & Student Life•October 18, 2026

Port Gibson Blue Waves Robotics Team Advances to Southeast Regional Championship

Read update
Watson Elementary Celebrates 100% Third Grade Reading Summative Pass Rate
Early Literacy•October 12, 2026

Watson Elementary Celebrates 100% Third Grade Reading Summative Pass Rate

Read update
CCSD Launches Enhanced ParentSquare Communications App for Real-Time Campus Updates
Technology•September 29, 2026

CCSD Launches Enhanced ParentSquare Communications App for Real-Time Campus Updates

Read update
PARENTSQUARE APP

Get Instant Text & Email Alerts

Weather emergency closures, bus delays, and grade updates straight to your phone.

District Master Calendar

Upcoming Meetings, Holidays & School Events

BoardNovember 10, 2026

Claiborne County School Board Regular Monthly Meeting

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
District Office Boardroom (404 Market St)
AthleticsNovember 14, 2026

Port Gibson High School Homecoming Football vs. Jefferson County

7:00 PM Kickoff
Blue Waves Memorial Stadium
AcademicNovember 18, 2026

District-Wide 1st Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All School Campuses
HolidayNovember 23 - 27, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday Break (District Closed)

All Day
All Campuses & District Office
CommunityDecember 3, 2026

A.W. Watson Winter Literacy & STEM Family Night

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Watson Elementary Multipurpose Gym
AcademicDecember 8, 2026

Career & Technical Center Industry Showcase & Apprenticeship Fair

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
CTC Building

Official 2026-2027 District Academic Calendar (PDF)

Full list of grading periods, 9-week report cards, staff development days, and holidays.

Claiborne County Board of Education

Dedicated District Leadership & Governance

The Claiborne County School Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the District Office Boardroom (404 Market Street, Port Gibson). Meetings are open to the public.

J

Jacqueline Jones

Board Member

District 1
H

Demetrice Hamilton

Board Member

District 2
W

Belinda Walker

Board Member

District 3
R

Donald Reeves

Board Member

District 4
M

Joyce McDonald

Board Member

District 5

Public Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Policy Manual

Access transparent records, financial audits, public hearing notices, and board policies online.

View Agendas & Minutes