Military Families

We encourage families to use our Online Registration System (please note after completing the online portion of registration, you will still need to complete and provide some documents with the registering school).  Families that are interested in touring or visiting the school, please contact our Guidance Counselor, Freddi Howell fhowell@mpsdconnect.org. 

https://militaryfamiliesforhighstandards.org/military-family-guide-interactive

Identification:

a.The data processor will relay the names of any families indicating military affiliation during registration to the school counselor.

b. The school counselor will provide parent education about the Military Star Program to families at the annual meet the teacher night. 

c. Homeroom teachers will reach out to incoming students throughout the year to inquire about the military status of parents and guardians. When military connected students are identified, the teacher will relay the names of the students to the school counselor. 

Follow Up - The school counselor will contact the families of any identified military connected students. The school counselor will then contact the family to identify any unique circumstances or needs that the family may have. 

Student Involvement - Each military connected student will be assigned a peer mentor to help ease their transition to the new school environment. The peer mentor will provide the student with a school tour, introduction to school staff and teachers, introduction to peers, and answer any questions the student may have. 

Follow Up - After the initial tour the peer mentor will check in weekly with the new student for a period of four weeks.

Link to parents resources

Annual Event 

Veteran’s Day - Each year our students honor veterans with a student led program that incorporates the arts. We also allow community members and families to purchase flags to display in honor or memory of family members who have served our country in the armed forces. 

New Event 

Purple Up Day - This year on April 15, 2024 we will have our first Purple Up Day. On “Purple Up! For Military Kids!” Day, we will wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.

Exceptional Childhood Education

• https://www.mpsdk12.net/Domain/70

Gifted Education 

• https://www.mpsdk12.net/Domain/232

Meridian Public School District is proud to serve the many military families who work and live in our community. MPSD is comprised of active-duty, military-dependent youth, and MPSD is committed to provide support and resources to enhance their educational experiences and support their families.

This webpage is designed to provide information to military families that are relocating to Meridian, MS. It has links to additional resources and contact information for our district liaison who can provide additional assistance to relocating and current MPSD military families. 

MIC3 - Military Interstate Children's Compact Commision 

https://mic3.net/

Parent Tool Kit

https://mic3.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7.19.23-Parent-Toolkit-2023.pdf

Quick Links

https://mic3.net/quicklinks/

Tutoring 

https://military.tutor.com/home

Additional Resources 

 https://www.militarychild.org/

 https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

https://www.navymwrmeridian.com/

Larry Mullins, NAS Meridian
MeridianSL@us.navy.mil
Office: 601-679-2473
Cell: 601-479-2025

Mona Odom, NCBC Gulfport
Mona.odom.naf@us.navy.mil
Office: 228-871-2117
Cell: 228-323-6105

Amber Meiborg, Columbus AFB
slo2@us.af.mil
Office: 662-434-2792

Gerald Cross, Keesler AFB
gerald.cross.1@us.af.mil
Office 228-376-8505

Michela M. Haggerty
Army National Guard MS Liaison
Michela.m.haggerty.nfg@army.mil
Office: 601-313-6317

https://mic3.net/