Ross Collins Career and Technical Center
Ross Collins Career and Technical Center is the oldest and largest vocational center in Mississippi. The center opened its doors in November 1942 and is celebrating over 70 years of service to the community.
The school serves students of the Meridian Public School District, Lauderdale County School District, Home Schoolers Association, and local private schools. Ross Collins Career and Technical Center enjoys a rich history but is not tied to the past.
Ross Collins is a career and technical education center located on the campus of Meridian High School. Career and technical education prepares students for jobs from entry-level to the most advanced.
At Ross Collins, students can explore career options, gain insight into fields of employment, prepare for a wide range of occupations, and upgrade knowledge as work requirements change. Every vocational program follows a standardized, state-wide curriculum. Several of the classes at Ross Collins are college preparatory classes.
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All MPSD schools and office will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, for Easter Break. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025, for Parent-Teacher Conferences on all MPSD campuses. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Meridian, MS – April 14, 2025 – The Meridian Public School District is proud to announce its upcoming Festival of the Arts, a vibrant celebration of student creativity, talent, and expression, set to take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), with performances beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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The first event Trailblazers of Excellence Awards was one for the ages!
Thank you so much to the MPSD Foundation of Educational Excellence, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of East MS, for being the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Trailblazers of Excellence Awards Gala on March 25, 2025, at the Frank Cochran Center!
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