MPSD News and Headlines
![2025 MPSD Parent and Community Partners of Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747771995/mpsdk12net/zl1ptuqvdvbbmin7ndwc/2025MPSdParentofYearGroup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747771995/mpsdk12net/zl1ptuqvdvbbmin7ndwc/2025MPSdParentofYearGroup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747771995/mpsdk12net/zl1ptuqvdvbbmin7ndwc/2025MPSdParentofYearGroup.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747771995/mpsdk12net/zl1ptuqvdvbbmin7ndwc/2025MPSdParentofYearGroup.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747771995/mpsdk12net/zl1ptuqvdvbbmin7ndwc/2025MPSdParentofYearGroup.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747771995/mpsdk12net/zl1ptuqvdvbbmin7ndwc/2025MPSdParentofYearGroup.jpg","width":2200}])
In a heartfelt celebration of community engagement and parental involvement, the Meridian Public School District (MPSD) recognized its 2025 Parents and Community Partners of the Year during the regular school board meeting held on Monday, May 19, 2025.
![Roberts wins American Idol]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747679850/mpsdk12net/pary1xweykmefewnlbtu/177471_CW_07646.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747679850/mpsdk12net/pary1xweykmefewnlbtu/177471_CW_07646.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747679850/mpsdk12net/pary1xweykmefewnlbtu/177471_CW_07646.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747679850/mpsdk12net/pary1xweykmefewnlbtu/177471_CW_07646.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747679850/mpsdk12net/pary1xweykmefewnlbtu/177471_CW_07646.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747679850/mpsdk12net/pary1xweykmefewnlbtu/177471_CW_07646.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to MPSD’s and Crestwood Elementary’s Jamal Roberts for making history and being named the American Idol Season 23 Winner on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
![2025 April New Admin Group]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746191137/mpsdk12net/vi9oesabttd9o8wnypoz/2025NewAdminGroup12.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746191137/mpsdk12net/vi9oesabttd9o8wnypoz/2025NewAdminGroup12.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746191137/mpsdk12net/vi9oesabttd9o8wnypoz/2025NewAdminGroup12.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746191137/mpsdk12net/vi9oesabttd9o8wnypoz/2025NewAdminGroup12.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746191137/mpsdk12net/vi9oesabttd9o8wnypoz/2025NewAdminGroup12.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746191137/mpsdk12net/vi9oesabttd9o8wnypoz/2025NewAdminGroup12.jpg","width":2200}])
The Meridian Public School District is proud to announce and celebrate a group of exceptional educators who have climbed the professional ladder to take on new roles as school and district administrators beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
![Photo of Poplar Springs students performing at The MAX during the MPSD Festival of the Arts.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745606756/mpsdk12net/pnjfoa9tfutfnftw2qsg/35.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745606756/mpsdk12net/pnjfoa9tfutfnftw2qsg/35.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745606756/mpsdk12net/pnjfoa9tfutfnftw2qsg/35.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745606756/mpsdk12net/pnjfoa9tfutfnftw2qsg/35.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745606756/mpsdk12net/pnjfoa9tfutfnftw2qsg/35.png","width":1500}])
Last night’s Festival of the Arts at The Max was an unforgettable celebration of talent, creativity, and community spirit!
![Photo of the 2025 MPSD Retirees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747667735/mpsdk12net/hadgfpimjnxzzwuelpfm/2025MPSDRetirees.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747667735/mpsdk12net/hadgfpimjnxzzwuelpfm/2025MPSDRetirees.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747667735/mpsdk12net/hadgfpimjnxzzwuelpfm/2025MPSDRetirees.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747667735/mpsdk12net/hadgfpimjnxzzwuelpfm/2025MPSDRetirees.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747667735/mpsdk12net/hadgfpimjnxzzwuelpfm/2025MPSDRetirees.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747667735/mpsdk12net/hadgfpimjnxzzwuelpfm/2025MPSDRetirees.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, we celebrated and honored an extraordinary group of individuals — our retirees — who have a total of 397 years of dedication to education and have each made a lasting impact on the students, staff, and families of Meridian.
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The Meridian Public School District's Little Wildcat Pre-K Academy held its Promotion Ceremony at the Frank Cochran Center on Friday, May 9, 2025, and it was a celebration to remember! Over 130 amazing Pre-K students proudly walked across the stage to receive their promotion certificates. 🎉🐾