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Board hears results from FreshStart alternative education program; staff report credit recovery and diplomas

Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees · January 9, 2026
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Special projects coordinator Mark Hughes told the board FreshStart Academy and related programs helped at-risk students recover credits, enabled four juniors to graduate last year, and provides adult diplomas and online instruction for students with medical needs.

Mark Hughes, the district’s special projects coordinator, briefed the board Dec. 18 on FreshStart Academy and the district’s alternative-education services, highlighting outcomes used to reduce dropout risk.

Hughes said the program serves expelled students and students from other districts, provides an…

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