Union County

The DeSoto County Literacy Council, established in 1981, is dedicated to providing literacy services to the residents of Desoto County and surrounding areas, partnering with local agencies and organizations to improve the lives of individuals through Basic Adult Literacy and Adult Education programs, including GED HiSet preparation. Through grants, the Literacy Council offers free GED HiSet preparatory classes for individuals 16 and older, providing all necessary materials and covering the cost of tests, while also offering work-ready skills training and computer instruction to help individuals secure gainful employment.Generated from the website

Operated by New Albany Schools, New Albany Middle School offers a variety of educational and enrichment programs for students in grades six through eight. It teaches various subjects, including math, science and technology, social studies, health education, English, computer science, arts and crafts, music and physical education. New Albany Middle School promotes physical development of the students through several athletic activities, such as basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and track and field. Its library has a large collection of books, encyclopedias, magazines, dictionaries and other reference materials for students and teachers. The school also offers individual and group guidance counseling sessions to students. New Albany Middle School has its campus in New Albany, Miss.

Lafayette Elementary School has enrollment of more than 400 students in grades kindergarten through four. The school is a part of the Lafayette County School District and offers classes in English, math, science, social studies, language arts, music, computer, health and physical education. It has a parent-teacher association that organizes a variety of fund raising and volunteerism programs. The school runs a child nutrition program that provides breakfast and lunch to students. It offers after school programs to help students with extra assistance. The school provides several opportunities for behavior modification that includes counseling, community service, conference with parents, corporal punishment and home suspension. Lafayette Elementary School is located in Oxford, Miss.