SOCSD delays student start date to Aug. 24
Classes will start Aug. 24 in the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, Superintendent Eddie Peasant announced Friday, instead of Aug. 6 as originally planned, in order to prepare teachers for an unexpectedly high number of students who will learn through the district’s virtual option.
Peasant: Leading SOCSD during a pandemic takes ‘good common sense’
Eddie Peasant worked for the Gulfport School District in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. The district returned to school a few days later, he said.
SOCSD to launch career prep tracks at high school
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is preparing to launch academic houses in the hopes of better preparing its high school students for career paths of their choosing.
SOCSD extends Peasant’s contract
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated board voted Thursday to extend superintendent Eddie Peasant’s contract by one year.
New SOCSD superintendent pledges to create ’21st century school district’ in Oktibbeha
Incoming Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Superintendent Eddie Peasant says he’s committed to creating a 21st century school district that prepares students for future job markets many have yet to envision.
Peasant chosen as next SOCSD superintendent
Eddie Peasant, an assistant superintendent with the Tupelo School District and former Mississippi Administrator of the Year, will lead the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District beginning July 1.