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Education
Local Third Grader Becomes a Reading Millionaire
In a remarkable achievement, Pine Grove Elementary's Jackson Linville has become the only student to read over one million words on the Accelerated Reader (AR) program this school year, according to data from the educational company Renaissance. Jackson, a third grader, has demonstrated extraordinary reading prowess, reading books and passing comprehension tests with an impressive 94% accuracy, earning 159.3 AR points.
Tony Cook Appointed as New Superintendent of New Albany School District
The New Albany School District Board has appointed Tony Cook as the new superintendent, starting July 1, 2024. Mr. Cook has previously served as superintendent for the Houston and Amory School Districts. His selection came after a six-week search by the Mississippi School Boards Association, which reviewed 10 candidates and interviewed seven finalists.
New Era for NAHS Girls Basketball: Roman Doty Appointed as Head Coach
The New Albany School Board of Trustees has appointed Roman Doty as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach at New Albany High School (NAHS). Cody Stubblefield, the NAHS Athletic Director, announced the decision and welcomed Doty's experienced leadership. Doty has sixteen years of head coaching experience.
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