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![2025 Onsite Registration Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752170729/mpsdk12net/ownps2ww0moqskzg2eei/2025-26OnsiteRegistrationGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752170729/mpsdk12net/ownps2ww0moqskzg2eei/2025-26OnsiteRegistrationGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752170729/mpsdk12net/ownps2ww0moqskzg2eei/2025-26OnsiteRegistrationGraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752170729/mpsdk12net/ownps2ww0moqskzg2eei/2025-26OnsiteRegistrationGraphic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752170729/mpsdk12net/ownps2ww0moqskzg2eei/2025-26OnsiteRegistrationGraphic.jpg","width":1500}])
The Meridian Public School District will host onsite registration or the 2025–2026 school year from July 15–17, 2025.
![Ross Collins Students at Ed Rising Conference.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751991857/mpsdk12net/enbjt1hkkyvifwkv05xl/EdRising4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751991857/mpsdk12net/enbjt1hkkyvifwkv05xl/EdRising4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751991857/mpsdk12net/enbjt1hkkyvifwkv05xl/EdRising4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751991857/mpsdk12net/enbjt1hkkyvifwkv05xl/EdRising4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751991857/mpsdk12net/enbjt1hkkyvifwkv05xl/EdRising4.jpg","width":1536}])
Students from Ross Collins Career and Technical Center’s Educators Rising Program recently competed in the Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, FL. These students competed with over 3,500 students from across the United States.
![Photo of Ross Collins HOSA students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751992111/mpsdk12net/d1oucwtzkx9l5ztgdqhz/HOSA1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751992111/mpsdk12net/d1oucwtzkx9l5ztgdqhz/HOSA1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751992111/mpsdk12net/d1oucwtzkx9l5ztgdqhz/HOSA1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751992111/mpsdk12net/d1oucwtzkx9l5ztgdqhz/HOSA1.jpg","width":904}])
Markecia McKee and Mrs. Jennifer Collins-Killen proudly represented Ross Collins Career and Technical Center and Meridian Public School District at the 2025 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN, joining over 14,000 students from around the globe.
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The Meridian Public School District is excited to announce the return of the Summer Feeding Program! The program is Monday, June 2 until Friday, July 25, 2025.
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![Pictured (left to right): Cameron Willis, Ja’Quavious Hamilton, Jaslene Robinson, Amiaya Russell, and Chief Deric Mitchell.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751992381/mpsdk12net/b3janqspl6i0efjsbegw/2025MHSJROTC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751992381/mpsdk12net/b3janqspl6i0efjsbegw/2025MHSJROTC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751992381/mpsdk12net/b3janqspl6i0efjsbegw/2025MHSJROTC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751992381/mpsdk12net/b3janqspl6i0efjsbegw/2025MHSJROTC.jpg","width":1197}])
The Meridian High School JROTC team proudly represented our school and community at the 2025 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB) in Washington, D.C., from June 20–24, 2025.
![MHS STEM Students at MSU Camp]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750971094/mpsdk12net/nhiw9e6hkrjokpgl134m/MHSSTEMStudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750971094/mpsdk12net/nhiw9e6hkrjokpgl134m/MHSSTEMStudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750971094/mpsdk12net/nhiw9e6hkrjokpgl134m/MHSSTEMStudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750971094/mpsdk12net/nhiw9e6hkrjokpgl134m/MHSSTEMStudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750971094/mpsdk12net/nhiw9e6hkrjokpgl134m/MHSSTEMStudents.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750971094/mpsdk12net/nhiw9e6hkrjokpgl134m/MHSSTEMStudents.jpg","width":2200}])
Ten Meridian High School students spent the week of June 9-13, 2025, at the Advanced STEM Summer Prep Program. The week-long program, led by the Global Teaching Project, and took place on the campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
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Successful District
The Meridian Public School District received a Successful Rating by the Mississippi Department for the second consecutive year on the MAAP Assessments.
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Number of Campuses
The Meridian Public School District is made up of 11 campuses, which include 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, 1 career and technical center, 1 Pre-K campus, and 1 alternative learning campus.
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ACT Workkeys
The number of 2024 Meridian High School seniors who scored a Gold, Silver, or Platinum on the ACT Workkeys when tested at Ross Collins Career and Technical Center.
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Technology for students
All students in the Meridian Public School District are provided with an iPad or a Chromebook to use in the classroom.
Any Given Child
Arts Integrated City
The city of Meridian was selected in August of 2016 by the Kennedy Center for a multi-year, Pre-K-8 arts integration program called Any Given Child.
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Student-Athletes
The Meridian Public School District has over 700 student-athletes that compete in extra-curriculuar activities.
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Athletic Teams
Student-athletes in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to participate in 26 sports.