Tailgating to return to campus on October 29, 2021, for homecoming

We are excited to announce that tailgating will return to Ray Stadium on Friday, October 29, 2021, for Homecoming 2021. The Wildcats will host Terry and kickoff is at 7 p.m. Please see this letter for rules and guidelines regarding tailgating and how to reserve your spot today!

MHS’ Vaughn receives 6A Championship Ring

MHS senior track star, Jonathan Vaughn, received his 6A State Championship Ring on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in a ceremony held in the MHS gymnasium.

Photo Gallery: MHS vs. West Lauderdale

The Wildcats suffered their first loss of the season to West Lauderdale on Friday, September 10, 2021. The final score was West 45, MHS 42.

Photo Gallery: MHS Cross Country August 28, 2021

The MHS Cross Country team competed in a meet on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Clarko State Park. Here are some photos from the event.

Photo Gallery: MHS Volleyball vs. Northeast

Here is a photo gallery of game action from the Lady Wildcats' matchup against Northeast on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Photo Gallery from the Wildcats' win over Philadelphia

Here is the photo gallery from the MHS game against Philadelphia on August 27, 2021. During halftime, the Wildcats honored Michael "Chico" Brooks for his 50 years of service to the Wildcat athletic program.

Wildcats pick up win in season opener

Only one team got the win, but both Meridian High School and Philadelphia got the second thing they wanted: a game on opening night.

MSDH and MSMA Letter to Coaches, Student Athletes and Parents Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts for many families both in terms of severe illness and death. Although most younger Mississippians will fully recover, we have seen four deaths in children since the start of the pandemic and numerous hospitalizations with severe disease.

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Douglass, Wildcats enjoying normalcy with summer workouts

For the first time in his head coaching tenure at Meridian High School, John Douglass is experiencing a summer of normalcy. His hiring came late during summer workouts in 2019, and his 2020 summer workouts had the added responsibilities of COVID-19 restrictions, which forced them to rework how they trained their players ahead of the season.

Meridian's Jordan selected to MAC All-Star volleyball game

It’s been nearly a decade since Meridian High School volleyball coach Jamie Buxton had one of her players get selected to play in the Mississippi Association of Coaches’ All-Star game.

Wildcats' Powe commits to Mississippi State

Debreasha Powe didn’t want to drag out her college decision. After a junior season in which she finished with 19.2 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest, Powe, a Meridian High School guard, announced Sunday her intention to continue her basketball career at Mississippi State. It was a decision she made more than a week prior to it becoming public, and Powe said there was no reason to put it off any longer.

Strong summer has Meridian's Jones ready to step into active role

Tamarion Jones’ favorite NBA player is Kyrie Irving. “I like the way he gets to the basket when he needs to and scores when he has to,” said Jones, who will be a junior at Meridian High School this fall.

Meridian's Davis named to Premier Preps Softball Team

avis had a strong showing her senior year, batting .377 with six doubles, two home runs, 21 RBIs, 18 runs scored and 13 stolen bases. She was named first-team All-Region all four years of high school and signed with Coahoma Community College.

Meridian’s McPhail embraced new hurdles

Meridian High School track and field coach Regonal Walker needed someone to compete in the hurdles. He turned to senior Sa’Nya McPhail.

Physicals scheduled for MPSD Athletes

Physicals will take place on the following days for MPSD athletic teams.

Seven track student-athletes sign to continue academic and athletic career

Congratulations to the seven student-athletes who signed to continue their academic and athletic careers in a ceremony held on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in the MHS Multipurpose Building.

MHS' Davis signs with Coahoma Community College

Jaliyah Davis didn’t lack talent, she just needed a motivational push from someone. Her older brother, former Meridian High School and Louisiana Tech quarterback J’Mar Smith provided that push. Davis has been playing softball for MHS since middle school, but when she started out college softball wasn’t even on her mind.

MHS' Vaughn sets school record in 200 Meter Dash; claims state title

MHS junior Jonathan Vaughn won the 200 Meter Dash with a time of (21.90) becoming the 6A State Champion and setting a new school record in the 200 Meter Dash.

Meridian's Powe wins MaxPreps Player of the Year award

Meridian High School’s Debreasha Powe has been named the MaxPreps Mississippi High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year.