Prentiss Institute: Rosenwald Building, Prentiss MS

Prentiss Institute: Rosenwald Building, Prentiss MS The Rosenwald Building. A historic site available for Banquets, Weddings, Meetings, Reunions The school was founded by Professor J.E.

In 2013 after years of renovation, the Rosenwald School Building in Prentiss, MS., remembered for its historical, cultural and educational significance, was restored for the community of Jeff Davis County by the Prentiss Institute Board of Trustees. The Rosenwald Building was erected in 1926, with funds from the Julius Rosenwald Rural School Building Program, on the campus of Prentiss Institute.

Johnson and his wife in 1907 and provided education to African Americans in Mississippi. The Rosenwald was identified by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, as one of 11 most endangered historic places. Today the Rosenwald is recognized as a historic landmark by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thanks to the wonderful Ms Edith Lockhart Blake a PNII class member through 1959, and her niece, for allowing me to tak...
07/26/2026

Thanks to the wonderful Ms Edith Lockhart Blake a PNII class member through 1959, and her niece, for allowing me to take this photo with the Rosenwald Centennial Paver and talk to Ms. Edith about her days on the campus. Ms Edith traveled from Illinois for her family reunion held in the Rosenwald over the last three days. It was nice meeting you Ms Edith!

We had some visitors to the Rosenwald Building today! Thank you to the Reed family of Orlando Florida for sharing in the...
06/25/2026

We had some visitors to the Rosenwald Building today! Thank you to the Reed family of Orlando Florida for sharing in the Rosenwald's Centennial and taking a photo with the paver marking the Rosenwald's 100 year milestone!

The PNII Alumni Reunion starts this Thursday! After the PNII Alumni Reunion, Thursday, June 11th- Saturday June 13th, t...
06/08/2026

The PNII Alumni Reunion starts this Thursday!

After the PNII Alumni Reunion, Thursday, June 11th- Saturday June 13th, there is a special event to honor the 100 year milestone of the Rosenwald School Building at Prentiss Institute!

The Rosenwald Centennial is Sunday, June 14th, 2:00 - 5:00. Event highlights are: film screenings, guest speakers, kid's activity room, oral history initiative, and a community class of 2026 photo! Please share share share!

Let's get as many oral histories as we can for future generations! We also will schedule ZOOM and phone interviews as needed. Interviews will be housed at the JSU Margaret Walker Center.

Please accept our invitation and join PNII Alumni and the Jeff Davis Community for this historic event!

The Board of Trustees of Prentiss Institute was recognized with an award by the Mississippi Heritage Trust. Thank you fo...
06/06/2026

The Board of Trustees of Prentiss Institute was recognized with an award by the Mississippi Heritage Trust. Thank you for the nomination Gary Bass. We received the Award of Excellence for Stewardship of Historic sites. Pictured are Odie Avery, MHT President, Monique Hester, Prentiss Institute Board of Trustees, Ms. Queen Sutton, VP Prentiss Institute Alumni Association, and Lolly Rash, MHT Executive Director.

PNII Alumni, have you registered and paid your fee for the Prentiss Institute All School Reunion? The Deadline is today,...
06/01/2026

PNII Alumni, have you registered and paid your fee for the Prentiss Institute All School Reunion? The Deadline is today, June 1st! Reunion activities will include a community mass choir concert, community fellowship luncheon, meet and greet, campus "tent event" and a special program honoring Mr. Leon Griffith! This will be a fun reunion so please try to make it this year!

Contact a Reunion Committee member:
Janice Armstrong 601-382-3891
Bettye Jenkins 601-249-5643
Herdie Booth 601-325-6541
Lorenza Williams 601-668-3332
Erma Hall 601-569-2627

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Rosenwald Centennial - FREE and Open to the Public!
After the PNII Alumni Reunion, Thursday, June 11th- Saturday13th, there is a special event to honor the 100 year milestone of the Rosenwald Building! The Rosenwald Centennial is Sunday June 14th, 2:00 - 5:00. Event highlights are: film screenings, guest speakers, kid's activity room, oral history initiative, and a community class of 2026 photo! Please share share share!

Let's get as many oral histories as we can for future generations! We also will schedule ZOOM and phone interviews as needed. Interviews will be housed at the JSU Margaret Walker Center.

05/16/2026

Save the Date! The Rosenwald Centennial will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Rosenwald Building on the campus of Prentiss Institute! This event was made possible with funds through a Mississippi Humanities Council America250 Program Grant.
Please join us for a historic occasion as we reflect on one hundred years at this State of Mississippi Landmark. The event is FREE to the public and will feature a multitude of speakers, tabletop presenters, film screenings, rosenwald digital presentation, and an activity room for the kids.
Former students, educators, administrators, and those with stories to tell about Prentiss Institute are encouraged to participate in the Oral History Project.
A Centennial Program is included below. For additional information please call: 601.641.8619 after 6pm. Thank you!


05/12/2026

The Prentiss Institute Alumni Reunion (June 11th-13th) and the Rosenwald Centennial Celebration (June 14th) are coming up! Please save the dates and register before the June 1st deadline for the Alumni Reunion. Please contact Janice Armstrong, Bettye Jenkins, Herdie Booth, Lorenza Williams or Erma Hall for information.


Thank you Travis Armstrong for this EXCELLENT Advocate Article!https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1W1kFufiTc/
04/21/2026

Thank you Travis Armstrong for this EXCELLENT Advocate Article!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1W1kFufiTc/

By Dr. Travis T. Armstrong JA Guest Writer Prentiss Institute has been awarded a Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) America250 grant to commemorate the

Thank you WDAM7 for featuring our upcoming Centennial Celebration for the Rosenwald.
03/27/2026

Thank you WDAM7 for featuring our upcoming Centennial Celebration for the Rosenwald.

One board member with the institute says the site holds an important piece of history for Prentiss and her family.

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292 J E Johnson Road
Prentiss, MS
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