Supply chain issues, weather, and some unforeseen circumstances caused issues with construction projects being delayed, but according to Clay Sims, MPSD Director of Operations, the work on projects is gaining momentum district-wide.

“Thankfully, that’s getting better now, and the bond funding’s work has been able to pick up speed,” said Sims.

In 2022, the citizens of Meridian, Mississippi, made a transformative decision for the future of their schools by approving a $34 million no-tax-increase bond issue.

Student leaders on the campus of Crestwood Elementary were inducted into the school’s Student Lighthouse Team during a ceremony held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

The ceremony, which took place in the school’s library, focused on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students. Family members watched on as the students received certificates and talked the importance of being leaders on campus!

Meridian High School will have its annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The Grand Marshalls of the Parade will be Debbie Young and Sonya Scarbrough.

The parade will start at 8th Street and 25th Avenue and end at City Hall. The parade will feature the 2024 MHS Homecoming Court, MHS Football team, and performances by the band and cheerleaders.

The parade route will be as follows: Line up on 25th Ave and 8th street, Make left onto 8th street, Make a right onto 23rd Ave, Make a right onto Front Street, Make a left onto 25th Ave, the parade ends on City Hall Lawn.

The theme for Homecoming 2024 is One Town. One School. One Family.

The Wildcats will host Northwest Rankin on Friday, October 18, 2024, kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

A combined choir made up of elementary and high school students sang the National Anthem before the MHS game against Harrison Central on Friday, October 4, 2024. What a great performance by all of the students

Congratulations to these students at Crestwood Elementary for reaching their first nine-weeks goal for Accelerated Reading! Way to go! These students are reaching their goals one book at a time! You can see all of the student photos on the Crestwood Facebook page.

The Meridian Fire Department visited Kindergarten and First-grade classes at G.W. Carver Elementary for Fire Safety Week. We had a great time learning from our community helpers!

The Junior Auxiliary of Meridian visited our second-grade students on Wednesday, OCtober 9, 2024, and read to them. We appreciate their time and the gift of a book for each scholar!

Congratulations to these 3rd graders at Poplar Springs Elementary for meeting their goal on the 1st ELA Benchmark! Their reward is to throw a pie in Ms. Eades's face!

Magnolia Middle School celebrated 2024 Homecoming during halftime of their game against Morton on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Congratulations to all who made the court!

Northwest's Surround Sound” Band performed for Great Start & East End Headstart this week!

On Tuesday, October 8, Meridian High presented its Hispanic Heritage Festival. Students, educators, and parents participated in the cultural awareness presentation, showcasing Hispanic pioneers, authentic Mexican dishes, and lots of music and dancing.

Ms. Marti Pulido's Engineering students are utilizing critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, collaboration, and mathematical skills as they work in small groups to build roller coasters and complete other hands-on activities.

Congratulations to Northwest Middle School for winning the City Championship on Tuesday, October 8, 2024! They defeated Magnolia 20-6. The future looks bright for the Wildcats.

Wildcat Nation,

We are excited to announce that the Wildcat’s Elementary Baseball tryouts will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Sammie Davidson Complex. Parents, please ensure that all participants arrive on time and are ready for tryouts.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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