TrueCare and GW Carver Elementary School hosted a January Back-to-School Halftime Show for teachers and students for the second half of the school year on Friday, January 26, 2024. Each student received a new backpack filled with school supplies. There were performances by the MHS Band and Cheerleaders, Welcome to dignitaries in attendance, and recognitions of students, teachers, and the Houston family.

Ninth-grade students at Meridian High School had the chance to tour Ross Collins Career and Technical Center on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Students were able to hear from instructors and students about the 13 programs offered at one of the largest CTE Centers in the state of MS. The tours were part of the students’ Keystone Class. Students can earn dual-enrollment credit through many of the programs at Ross Collins.

MPSD third-graders are participating in the Mississippi Reads One Book initiative which began on Monday, February 5, 2024, and lasts until February 16, 2024.

The students will be reading Judy Moody was in a Mood by Megan McDonald. This book is the first in a series of 21 chapter books.

Each third-grade teacher and student received a copy of the book.

Superintendent Dr. Amy Carter thanked MPSD teachers, staff, and administrators for the dedication to our students today with a “beary” special treat for perfect attendance for the second quarter of the year. #wearemeridian

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.

Teaching Artist Anquanuzia Hall recently visited Crestwood Elementary to talk with 5th grade scholars about creating a film production around the book, “Hatchet”. Hall chose Crestwood to be her pilot school for Movie Magic: Film Production in the Classroom.” Students learned all about the creative process and were able to practice storyboarding their production.

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the 4th Annual Talent Show at Parkview Elementary on Friday, February 2, 2024. Our scholars did an outstanding job. We also had a special performance from Tina and Ike Turner along with the “Ikettes”. We would like to thank our judges: Mrs. Kim Hill, Mrs. Keila Wright, and Mrs. Angela Turner.

1st place: Brooklyn Spates

2nd place: A’Liric Clark

3rd place: Victoria and Sedrick Walk, Jr.

Makiyah Rush, Kien Wright, August Bennett, Kyriques McDonald, Kingston Dunn, and Julio Garcia recently attended the Regional Band Clinic and represented Northwest Middle School Honor Band. The students areunder the direction of Mr. Orlando Armstrong.

Students and faculty at Meridian High School were able to kick off February with Counselor First Friday College and Career Edition on Friday, February 2, 2024. Students and faculty were able to visit the table and learn about enrollment, enlistment and employment opportunities beyond high school!

We are super proud of our students for representing Ross Collins Career and Technical at the SkillsUSA Region 3 Competition on Friday, February 2, 2024, at East Central Community College!

Welding - Jabralen McClendon, Nathan Wilson, and Kurdarius McClelland

Carpentry and Construction - Marco Ruiz, Christopher White, Lane Miller, and Crayton Allen

Collision Repair - JaTerrious "Bo" Chaney

Special thanks to our educators Mr. Allen Harwell, Mr. Eric Pickard, and Mr. Mart Murphree for your commitment and dedication to our students.

Congratulations to first-year Health Science student Le’Tedra Amos for placing first in the Medical Spelling Category at the District Competition. Amos will compete in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Competition later this semester. Amos is in the Health Science program taught by Chad Acton. She is also the reporter for HOSA at Ross Collins.

⏰: Lady Wildcats vs. Pear at 7 p.m.

⏰: Wildcats vs. NW Rankin at 8:30 p.m.

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Coach Shelton Gandy was officially welcomed as the New Head Football Coach of the Meridian High School Wildcats during an introductory press conference on Monday, January 22, 2024. Coach Gandy greeted the MHS football players, fans, and the media during the event, which was held in the MHS Multipurpose Building. The Wildcats will open the 2024 football season at Ray Stadium against Quitman.