MPSD News and Headlines
![Dr. Amy Carter and students on the first day of classes at Poplar Springs Elementary.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786377304/mpsdk12net/sofelc3usecpdiv5axs9/IMG_6922.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786377304/mpsdk12net/sofelc3usecpdiv5axs9/IMG_6922.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786377304/mpsdk12net/sofelc3usecpdiv5axs9/IMG_6922.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786377304/mpsdk12net/sofelc3usecpdiv5axs9/IMG_6922.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786377304/mpsdk12net/sofelc3usecpdiv5axs9/IMG_6922.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786377304/mpsdk12net/sofelc3usecpdiv5axs9/IMG_6922.jpg","width":2200}])
The Meridian Public School District welcomed Wildcats back to campuses across Meridian on Friday, August 7, as the 2026-2027 school year officially got underway.
![MPSD Goals 26-27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786379946/mpsdk12net/xczkvbplseajshoc2lfa/26-27GoalsMissionandVision.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786379946/mpsdk12net/xczkvbplseajshoc2lfa/26-27GoalsMissionandVision.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786379946/mpsdk12net/xczkvbplseajshoc2lfa/26-27GoalsMissionandVision.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786379946/mpsdk12net/xczkvbplseajshoc2lfa/26-27GoalsMissionandVision.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786379946/mpsdk12net/xczkvbplseajshoc2lfa/26-27GoalsMissionandVision.png","width":1536}])
As the Meridian Public School District begins the 2026-2027 school year district leaders are introducing a new set of goals that were approved by the Board of Trustees on July 30, 2026.
![Photo of a family during MPSD Open House 2026.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786467840/mpsdk12net/dcfzfdfbekkx2tv75beu/_MG_6802.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786467840/mpsdk12net/dcfzfdfbekkx2tv75beu/_MG_6802.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786467840/mpsdk12net/dcfzfdfbekkx2tv75beu/_MG_6802.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786467840/mpsdk12net/dcfzfdfbekkx2tv75beu/_MG_6802.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786467840/mpsdk12net/dcfzfdfbekkx2tv75beu/_MG_6802.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786467840/mpsdk12net/dcfzfdfbekkx2tv75beu/_MG_6802.jpg","width":2200}])
We welcomed students and their families back to campuses on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for an amazing Open House! See the photo gallery below.
![Photo of PSE staff at Convocation 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785859637/mpsdk12net/o6w0inzx7uzfjhmnjwml/IMG_6238.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785859637/mpsdk12net/o6w0inzx7uzfjhmnjwml/IMG_6238.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785859637/mpsdk12net/o6w0inzx7uzfjhmnjwml/IMG_6238.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785859637/mpsdk12net/o6w0inzx7uzfjhmnjwml/IMG_6238.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785859637/mpsdk12net/o6w0inzx7uzfjhmnjwml/IMG_6238.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785859637/mpsdk12net/o6w0inzx7uzfjhmnjwml/IMG_6238.jpg","width":2200}])
MERIDIAN, MS – The Meridian Public School District officially launched the 2026-2027 school year Monday afternoon with its annual Back-to-School Convocation on the campus of Meridian High School, bringing together faculty, staff, administrators, and community leaders to celebrate a new year of learning and leadership.
![2026 Open House Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785527297/mpsdk12net/qxc4ludiwbc9hmcamorp/OPENHOUSE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785527297/mpsdk12net/qxc4ludiwbc9hmcamorp/OPENHOUSE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785527297/mpsdk12net/qxc4ludiwbc9hmcamorp/OPENHOUSE.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785527297/mpsdk12net/qxc4ludiwbc9hmcamorp/OPENHOUSE.png","width":1086}])
The Meridian Public School District is inviting families to kick off the new school year by attending the district's Open House on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at all MPSD campuses.
![2026 New Attendance Policies Graphic.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785526964/mpsdk12net/sspvbljvjcxixemrxkbe/NewAttendancePoliciesSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785526964/mpsdk12net/sspvbljvjcxixemrxkbe/NewAttendancePoliciesSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785526964/mpsdk12net/sspvbljvjcxixemrxkbe/NewAttendancePoliciesSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785526964/mpsdk12net/sspvbljvjcxixemrxkbe/NewAttendancePoliciesSquare.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785526964/mpsdk12net/sspvbljvjcxixemrxkbe/NewAttendancePoliciesSquare.png","width":1254}])