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  •  2023 Summer Meal Program

    Summer Feeding Program begins June 5, 2023

    The Meridian Public School District is excited to announce the return of the Summer Feeding Program! The program begins Monday, June 5, 2023, and until Friday, July 21, 2023.

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  •  2023 MHS Top Ten

    Celebrating the MHS Class of 2023

    The Class of 2023 graduated from Meridian High School in a ceremony held at the Evangel Temple on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

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  •  Photo of 2023 MHS Walk of Graduates

    2023 MHS Walk of Graduates

    Today was a special day for 2023 graduating Seniors at Meridian High School. Graduating Seniors had the chance to walk the halls of their elementary and middle school one last time during the annual “Parade of Graduates” through the Meridian Public School District elementary and middle schools.

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  •  Photo of the 2023 MHS MS Scholars and TechMasters

    MHS Seniors named MS Scholars and TechMaster

    Meridian High School Seniors were recognized on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, during the annual MS Scholar/TechMasters Ceremony held on the campus of Meridian Community College.

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  •  2023 Last Day of School Image

    Last Day of School for Students is May 30, 2023

    The last day of the 2022-2023 school year for students is on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Students will have early dismissal on these days.

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  •  2023 Memorial Day Image

    MPSD Schools closed for Memorial Day Holiday

    All Meridian Public School District Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

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  •  MHS Graduation Image

    Location of 2023 MHS Graduation Moved to Evangel Temple

    As Superintendent, my main concern for our students, their families, and our staff is their safety and well-being. Due to recent events, I have to look at every option available in order to provide our graduates and their families with the safest ceremony possible. 

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  • OHE Book Project

    OHE students learn with Story Jumper

    Students at Oakland Heights Elementary have had a great time learning how to write stories using Story Jumper! #wearemeridian

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  •  School Board Meeting Image

    May 19, 2023: Special Called MPSD Board of Trustees Meeting

    A Special-Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Meridian Public School District will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, beginning at 12:00 PM at Meridian High School Multi-Purpose Building, located at 2320 32nd Street.

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  •  2023 MHS Seniors at Awards Night

    2023 Seniors honored at Awards Night Ceremony

    On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Meridian High School held its annual Senior Awards Banquet recognizing seniors from the 2023 graduating class at Meridian High School. Students were recognized for their work in the classroom, community, and extracurricular activities. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this amazing group of seniors!

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  •  Shandwick and Pace Intro Graphic.

    Shadwick to lead Carver Elementary; Pace takes helm at Northwest

    MERIDIAN, MS, May 10, 2023 - The Meridian Public School District (MPSD) is excited to announce that veteran educator Amanda Shadwick will serve as Principal of Carver Elementary School and Kimberly Pace as the new Principal of Northwest Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  •  2023-24 New Assistant Superintendents

    MPSD announces New Assistant Superintendents for 2023-24 School Year

    The Meridian Public School District (MPSD) is excited to announce Dr. Phatasis O’Harroll and Dr. Rosalind Operton as Assistant Superintendents for the 2023-2024 school year. Dr. O’Harroll and Dr. Operton will begin to serve MPSD in their new roles on July 1, 2023. Dr. Charlotte Young, the current assistant superintendent, is retiring on June 30, 2023.

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  •  MPSD Work Session Image

    MPSD Board of Trustees to hold Work Session on May 15, 2023

    The Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees will hold a Work Session on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 5 p.m. on the second floor of the Multipurpose Building located on the campus of Meridian High School at 2320 32nd Street, Meridian, MS, 39305.

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  •  School Board Meeting Image

    May School Board Meeting on May 15, 2023

    A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Meridian Public School District will be held Monday, May 15, 2023, beginning at 5:30 PM at Meridian High School Multi-Purpose Building, located at 2320 32nd Street.

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  •  Photo of the MHS Band at Six Flags Over Georgia.

    MHS Band named Best Band at Atlanta competition

    The Meridian High School Band traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the Viewers Choice Battle of the Bands held at Six Flags Over Georgia. They received the award for Best Band at the contest that was held this past weekend.

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