Columbus Municipal School District
The Columbus Municipal School District is a public school district based and physically located in Columbus, Mississippi. In addition to Columbus, the district also serves the children of the Columbus Air Force Base military personnel. The Columbus Municipal School District is governed by a five member school board. CMSD's mascot is the falcon. The district is also the home of the oldest public school in Mississippi, Franklin Academy, which was founded in 1821. The CMSD currently consists of approximately 4,100 students enrolled in grades Pre-K through grade 12.Administrative Personnel
- Jason Spears, President
- Dr. Jo Shumake, Secretary
- Fred Sparks, Member
- Telisa Young, Member
- Yvette Cox, Member
District Administration
- Dr. Cherie Labat, Superintendent
- Dr. Robyn Killebrew, Assistant Superintendent
- Dr. Glenn DeDeaux, Assistant Superintendent
- Tammie Holmes, Chief Financial Officer
- Greg Hunley, Director of Human Resources
- John Lawton, Director of Technology
District Schools
District Schools
Columbus High School
Craig Chapman,
PrincipalColumbus Middle School
Kim Gardner,
PrincipalFranklin Academy
Kennetra Smith,
PrincipalJoe Cook Elementary School
Billie Smith,
PrincipalFairview Elementary School
Dr. Melinda Robinson,
PrincipalSale Elementary School
Dr. Aaron Lee, PrincipalStokes-Beard Elementary School
Dr. Tanesha Jennings,
PrincipalMcKellar Technology Center
Chris Bray,
DirectorColumbus Success Academy
LaShandra Garrett,
Principal
