True Blue Update

On Monday, November 11, we were able to say “Thank You” to those MPSD employees who have served our country or continue to serve our country in honor of Veterans Day.

Thank you to these MPSD Employees for having served or currently serving our country.

Above, Students across MPSD came together to celebrate Veterans Day with heartfelt programs, flag displays, and words of gratitude for those who have served. Below, the Meridian High School Band ended Veterans Day by marching in the city's annual Veterans Day Parade. We are honored and privileged to be able to pay respect to those who have served our country! We are proud to honor you today and always!

Several MPSD educators were recognized as recipients of classroom mini-grants awarded by the Junior Auxiliary of Meridian on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Meridian Museum of Art.

MPSD teachers were awarded 12 mini-grants that will impact classrooms and campuses all across the district.

On October 24, 2024, MPSD families gathered for an unforgettable evening packed with fun and excitement for our Third Annual Family Night at The Ray!

Each school and many of our community partners lined the stadium letting those in attendance know about all the great services they offer!

Congratulations to the 2024 MHS King and Queen! Ke’Yani Grace was named the 2024 Homecoming Queen and Taderriyon Forbes was named the 2024 Homecoming King!

Grace and Forbes received the honor at halftime of the Wildcats home game against Northwest Rankin High School on Friday, October 18, 2024.

In celebration of Election Day, Pre-K students in Mrs. Glenn’s class at Little Wildcat Academy got hands-on experience with democracy by voting for their favorite cookies.

The choices? The classic chocolatey Oreo or the crunchy, chocolate chip-filled Chips Ahoy.

Students at G.W. Carver Elementary had so much fun learning about the characters in the books they picked out for their Storybook Character Boxes. This activity was a great way to spark our students love of reading and their creative side!

Congratulations to these students for winning the Red Ribbon Week Scavenger Hunt at Parkview Elementary.

Poplar Springs Elementary School fourth graders had the chance to learn about the “Father of American Music” and Meridian native, Jimmie Rodgers thanks to the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Congratulations to our top sellers in our school-wide fundraiser for the school's Proficient and Advanced Club.

The Magnolia Middle School Gospel Chorus Club recently completed its first two performances with the first one taking place at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on November 3, 2024, and the second performance taking place at Friendship Baptist Church on November 10, 2024.

The Northwest Middle School Harmonizers recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Riverland Choral Arts Festival held at Pearl High School in Pearl, MS, on November 8-9, 2024.

The Meridian High School College Fair provided a valuable opportunity for 600 juniors and seniors to explore their post-high school options.

Eleven colleges and universities were present, offering students a chance to engage with admissions representatives, ask questions, and gather information about academic programs, financial aid, and campus life.

A group of Meridian High freshmen recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Toyota Experience in Blue Springs, MS. This immersive, interactive museum allowed our students to dive into the world of Toyota manufacturing through innovative content, multimedia presentations, and hands-on simulations.

This field experience perfectly complements what students are learning in their Exploring Careers course, connecting classroom lessons to real-world applications in a dynamic industry. We’re thrilled to offer our Wildcats these kinds of opportunities that inspire future career paths and skills!

Jabralen McClendon, 2024 Meridian High School graduate and former Ross Collins Career and Technical Center student, returned to campus to share exciting news! Jabralen was recently hired at Fairbanks Scales. He completed two years in Mr. Allen Harwell's welding program. He also earned his National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) national certification in Core and Welding Level 1 while he was a student at Ross Collins!

Ross Collins Career and Technical Center opened 82 years ago on November 11, 1942. The Center is honored to continue the rich tradition of excellence!

The school serves students of the Meridian Public School District, Lauderdale County School District, Home Schoolers Association, and local private schools.

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, we welcomed some of our amazing sponsors to campus for our Winter Breakfast of Champions. These supporters of MPSD Athletics were able to hear from our coaches from our Winter Sports. We are so thankful for all our community does for our students!

Make sure to click on the link below to see all of the upcoming events taking place in the Meridian Public School District.