There will be a noticeable change taking place on the Meridian High School Campus shortly as work begins on the MHS Administration and Entrance Addition that will add a consolidated entrance to the campus. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, February 26, 2024, on the campus of Meridian High School.

“Our Board of Trustees, administration, students, and staff at MHS are so excited about this construction beginning,” said MPSD Superintendent Dr. Amy Carter. “Over the next several months, the community will see work begin to take place on many of our campuses that will improve them for years to come.”

San Diego, Calif. – February 17, 2024 - Dr. Amy J. Carter, superintendent of Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Meridian, Miss., is the 2024 recipient of the Save The Music Foundation’s (STM) 19th annual Administrator Award for Distinguished Support of Music Education.

This prestigious award was presented at the National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif., hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

This award recognizes one superintendent or school district CEO who has exhibited outstanding commitment to restoring music education in his or her school district. Carter was chosen for her unwavering devotion to providing students across the community of Meridian with a well-rounded education that includes music.

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Registration for the 2024-2025 Little Wildcats Pre-K Program will begin on February 1, 2024. Students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024, to qualify for the program. The process will be completed online. For more information, contact Pamela Hudsont, Principal, at (601) 484-4463 for more information.

The Leader In Me Culture Action Team at Crestwood Elementary is busy transforming the campus with positive affirmations. That's some amazing work that will be displayed on ceilings throughout campus.

Students in Mrs. Price’s class had fun using fraction strips during their lesson on finding equivalent fractions recently at Poplar Springs Elementary.

Congratulations to West Hills Third Grade for winning the Trivia game during the Third Grade Reading Pep Rally held at Carver Elementary on Friday February 23, 2024. Third-graders from MPSD’s Elementary Schools gathered to celebrate completing the book “Judy Moody Is In A Mood" as a part of MS Reads One Book.

Magnolia Middle School's Black History Program was such a joyous celebration! The program focused on the contributions of famous artists, poets, and musicians. Parents, students, and community partners enjoyed the festivities snd took place on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Students performed spoken word pieces, the choir sang and danced, and the band played. Mr. James Carter of the Carter Foundation inspired the crowd with an encouraging speech. Congratulations to Ms. Burge, Ms. Sims, Mr. Wayne, Ms.Walker, and all of the performers. Today was a beautiful testament to the importance of honoring those who have come before us.

Ross Collins’ CTE Month celebration continued on Monday, February 26, 2024, as they hosted Guest Speaker Day! Industry partners including members from our local school district and colleges, as well as, representatives from Hol-Mac in Bay Springs, Lockheed Martin, Clearspan, Autokinition Tower, EMEPA, Northwood Country Club, Grace and Flavor Catering, Wal-mart, BankPlus, and several others shared relevant information with our students. We are so appreciative of the continued support! #CTEMonth

The Wildcats defeated Ocean Springs in the MHSAA 7A Quarterfinals on Saturday, February 24, 2024, on the campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

MHS led 15-12 after the first quarter and the game was tied 24-24 at halftime. The Wildcats led 36-34 after the third quarter and came away with at 50-46 victory.