Congratulations to all of the MPSD students who participated in the Lauderdale County Spelling Bee. The Lauderdale County Spelling Bee welcomed fourth-eighth students from Meridian Public School District, Lauderdale County School District, and Russell Christian Academy who placed in the top of their grade category for their school. The County Spelling Bee took place on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Science After Dark made its return to Magnolia Middle School on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The event, which was sponsored by the Magnolia Science Club, featured a gallery walk, hands-on lab experiments, and a science fair. Students were able to showcase their skills to all event attendees! More photos can be seen on the Magnolia Middle School Facebook page.

Third-graders at G.W. Carver Elementary have been learning about life on by reading "Little House on the Prairie." The third-grade team dressed in character to help students make connection to the text being read!

Students at Parkview Elementary are showing what it means to be proactive by spending time this week practicing what to do should they need to evacuate the school bus for an emergency.

1-2-3-4 We declare a PENNY WAR!!!!! Help our student lighthouse team raise money to make improvements to our school. Each grade will gain points for any pennies and bills collected in their grades jug. BUT collect silver coins to deduct points from other grade levels. The grade with the most points wins!

The Northwest Jr. Beta Club is developing leadership skills by engaging in reading sessions at West Hills Elementary School this semester. Readers Today Fostering Leaders Tomorrow!

Understanding units of measurement is vital to a successful career in construction. This skill set will ensure that a tradesperson will manage materials efficiently, increase the accuracy of the work, and avoid costly mistakes. Workers are taught to measure twice and to cut once.

Mr. Eric Pickard's 1st year students are learning that in carpentry, generally the smallest measurements are increments of 1/16 of an inch. During today's hands-on lesson students reduced fractions to lowest terms to review this skill.

Senior Members of the Meridian High School Bowling team were recognized after their match with Brandon High School on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Congratulations to Jamario McNeil, left, and Jabralen McClendon, right, and Jamarcus Townsend, not pictured.

Congratulations to the MHS 9th grade Lady Wildcats basketball team for completing the 2023-2024 season undefeated winning 41-16 over the Hattiesburg 9th grade Lady Tigers on Thursday, January 11, 2024.