Selected Community Events
Meridian Public Schools - May Calendar
May 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013 See Schedule
See SchedulePoplar Springs Elementary Title I Advisory Meeting
Wednesday, May 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Panda Staff Development Room
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to attend the Title One planning meeting.
MCT2 Science Test for Fifth and Eighth grades
Wednesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 2
MHS Girls Basketball Tryouts
Wednesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 2
Parkview Elementary Gifted Gala
Thursday, May 2
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
Northwest Middle Gifted Gala
Thursday, May 2
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
Meridian High School Honors and Awards Program for Seniors
Thursday, May 2 – 6:00 p.m.
Meridian High School Auditorium
Parkview Elementary Hawaiian Luau
Friday, May 3
Good Behavior Activity for K-5th Grades
Poplar Springs Elementary Kindergarten Program "Barnyard Moosical"
Friday, May 3 - 10:30 a.m.
Auditorium
Kindergarten students will perform an arts integrated program celebrating all the wonderful skills that they have learned throughout the year.
Northwest Middle Eighth Grade Prom
Friday, May 3 - 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Northwest Gym
8th Grade students only
Oakland Heights Elementary Gifted Gala
Friday, May 3
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
West Hills Elementary Gifted Gala
Friday, May 3
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
MHS South State Track Meet
Saturday, May 4
Gulfport, MS
Meridian High School Honors and Awards Program for Freshman, Sophomores, & Juniors
Sunday, May 5 – 3:00 p.m.
Meridian High School Auditorium
SATP2 Testing
Monday, May 6 – Monday, May 13
High school students will take the state test in the areas of Biology I, U.S. History, Algebra I, and English II.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10
MPSD truly appreciates our teachers for their hard work and dedication to the students of Meridian!!
Carver Middle Gifted Gala
Monday, May 6
The Gifted Gala is an annual event presented by the students of the Gifted Education programs in MPSD. This presentation, which takes place on each elementary and middle school campus, provides parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members a chance to view products and projects created by students in Explore and Artquest. Students will host visitors during grade-level activity periods at the elementary school and regular Explore class periods at the middle schools. The gifted education teacher will be available to host throughout the day.
West Hills Elementary Third and Fourth grade Mania
Monday, May 6
Students will rotate through fun learning centers in preparation for the MCT2.
Carver Middle Service Project for the Care Lodge
Tuesday, May 7
Crestwood Elementary Family Feud MCT2 Review
Tuesday, May 7 - Thursday, May 9
Crestwood Cafetorium
Ross Collins Child Care Class Graduation
Wednesday, May 8 – 2:30 p.m.
Oakland Heights Elementary Second Grade Nature Hike
Wednesday, May 8
Second grade students will take a field trip to Pine Lake Camp for a nature hike.
Parkview Elementary Fourth Grade Tailgate Party
Wednesday, May 8
Fourth graders will gear up for MCT2 with a tailgate party.
Oakland Heights Elementary Pre-K Field Trip to Bonita Lakes
Thursday, May 9
Pre-K students will take their annual field trip to Bonita Lakes.
T.J. Harris Elementary Pre-K Celebration
Thursday, May 9 - 10:00 a.m.
Lower Campus Cafeteria
Northwest Middle Athletic Banquet
Friday, May 10 - 6:00 p.m.
Gymnasium
Banquet for student athletes
Poplar Springs Elementary MCT2 Pep Rally
Friday, May 10 - 2:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Third through fifth grade students and staff will celebrate achievements of the school year and get "fired up" for MCT2 testing!
Magnolia Middle School Red Carpet Affair
Saturday, May 11 – 4 p.m.
El Bethel Baptist Church Family Life Center (2300 State Blvd, Meridian, MS)
This event will honor all of the students that have maintained honor roll status during the academic calendar year.
MHS 6A State Track Championship
Saturday, May 11th
Pearl, MS
Crestwood Elementary MCT2 Spirit Rally
Monday, May 13 - 1:30 p.m.
Parkview Elementary MCT2 Pep Rally
Monday, May 13
Students get cheered on by Magnolia Middle School cheerleaders.
Parkview Elementary “Parkview’s Got Talent”
Monday, May 13 - 1:30 p.m.
Students at Parkview show off their talents.
MCT2 Testing
Tuesday, May 14- Friday, May 17
Students in grades 3-8 will take the state test in Language Arts and Math.
MHS Freshman Day
Wednesday, May 15
MPSD Retirement Reception
Thursday, May 16 – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Building (MHS Campus)
Join us as we honor the 2012-13 MPSD retirees for their hard work and dedication to the students of Meridian!
Northwest Middle School Field Day
Friday, May 17 - 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Football practice field
Oakland Heights Elementary Fifth grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 22
Poplar Springs Elementary Fifth Grade Awards Day
Friday, May 17 - 8:30 a.m.
Auditorium
The achievements of 5th grade students will be highlighted during the awards program with the 5th Grade Picnic to follow.
Poplar Springs Elementary Fifth Grade Washington Trip
Friday, May 17 through Thursday, May 23
Fifth grade students and chaperones will depart on May 17 at 7 p.m. for a field trip to our nation's capital and will return on May 23, 2013.
Crestwood Elementary Field Day
Monday, May 20
Field Day will be held all day with a Talent Show at 8:15 a.m.
Oakland Heights Elementary Third Grade Awards Day
Monday, May 20
Poplar Springs Elementary Third and Fourth Grades Awards Day
Monday, May 20 - 9:00 a.m.
Auditorium
The achievements of 3rd and 4th grade students will be highlighted.
T.J. Harris Elementary Funshine Day
Monday, May 20 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Games, fun, and food!
Carver Middle Awards Program
Tuesday, May 21 – 6 p.m.
Carver Gym
Crestwood Elementary Awards Day
Tuesday, May 21
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Pre-K through Second Grades
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. – Third through Fifth Grades
Crestwood Elementary Fifth Grade Promotion Celebration
Tuesday, May 21 – 6 p.m.
Magnolia Middle Eighth Grade Promotional Program
Tuesday, May 21 - 6:00 p.m.
Magnolia Auditorium
This program will honor all 8th grade students that will be moving on to Meridian High School next year. Awards will be handed out for various achievements as well.
Northwest Middle Eighth Grade Field Trip to Mississippi State University
Tuesday, May 21
Oakland Heights Elementary Third Grade Field Trip to Huntsville, AL
Tuesday, May 21
Parkview Elementary Fifth Grade Awards Program
Tuesday, May 21 - 9:00 a.m.
Magnolia Auditorium
Poplar Springs Elementary Celebrate ARTS!
Tuesday, May 21
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Pre K through 2nd grade students participate in sessions provided by local artists
10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Brown bag lunch concerts for all students
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - 3rd through 5th grade students participate in sessions provided by local artists
West Hills Elementary May Festival
Tuesday, May 21 – 8:30 to 2 p.m.
The community is invited to participate in the West Hills May Festival. There will be pony rides, petting zoo, teachers vs. students basketball game, relay races, and a food court. Join us for the fun!
Northwest Middle STAR Student Trip to New Orleans
Wednesday, May 22
Parkview Elementary Kindergarten Awards Program
Wednesday, May 22 - 9:00 a.m.
Magnolia Auditorium
T.J. Harris Elementary Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation
Wednesday, May 22 - 9:00 a.m.
T.J. Harris Gymnasium
Northwest Middle School Eighth grade Promotion Ceremony
Thursday, May 23 - 5:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Graduation ceremony for 8th grade students
Last Day of School and Early Dismissal
Friday, May 24
Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Secondary students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m.
Poplar Springs Elementary Talent Show
Friday, May 24 -9:00 a.m.
Auditorium
The talents of third through fifth grade students are showcased in this final activity of the school year.
Meridian High School Graduation
Friday, May 24 – 7:30 p.m.
Ray Stadium
Small Learning Community Teacher Training
Thursday, May 30 through Friday, May 31
Ross Collins
Teachers for the Health, STEM, and Visual and Performing Arts Small Learning Communities will receive training.
Elizabeth E. McDonald
Public Relations Director
Meridian Public Schools
601-482-0423
emcdonald@mpsd.k12.ms.us
Russell Christian Academy Play Day
May 18, 2013 7:00am - 3:00pm
Russell Christian Football & Softball FieldsThe day starts of with a carport & rummage sell at 7:00am. Then follow by live Christian music at 10:00 am. There will be a bench off and hammer throws at 1:00pm with prizes given per category. All day long there will be great food and inflatable’s for the kids, pony rides, antique car show, record-setting motor cycles and much, much more.
Nate Ballard Athletic Director
(601)484-5888
ECCC Be Our Guest Night
Oct 5, 2009 - Oct 8, 2009 6:30 p.m.
Bailey StadiumArea high school students are invited to attend “Be Our Guest Night” activities scheduled Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at East Central Community College in Decatur. The visiting high school students will receive free admission to the Warriors’ football game with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and have the opportunity to win various door prizes. They will also be recognized throughout the game. One district senior will be selected to kick a field goal for free tuition for the fall 2010 semester, valued at more than $800.
For more information, contact Student Services, 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 205. The e-mail address is jkillens@eccc.edu.
National Anthem Project
Sep 7, 2009 - Sep 14, 2009 9 a.m.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School 6750 Newell Road Meridian, Miss.The National Anthem Project
Monday Sept. 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
6750 Newell Road
Meridian, Miss.
Guests: State Auditor Stacey Pickering, Sen. Terry C. Burton, Rep. Greg
Snowden
Patriotic music/celebration of the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner".
For more information, call Sharon Pratt 601-485-4882
Meridian native Becky Glover "new Parent Coach Meridian and Lauderdale County"
Aug 31, 2009 - Sep 5, 2009 N/A
See ScheduleParents for Public Schools (PPS) has named Meridian native Becky Glover as its new Parent Coach to serve public school parents and supporters in the Meridian and Lauderdale County area.
“We are excited to have Becky leading this important effort in our home state,” said Anne Foster, National Executive Director of PPS. “Becky will be actively working with our Meridian chapter and everyone who wants to work to strengthen schools in the Lauderdale County area.”
Prior to joining PPS, Becky was a professional photographer and also worked for her church, the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. She is a product of Tupelo Public Schools and Mississippi State University. She and her husband, Winky, have one son, Hamp, a recent graduate of Meridian High School who now attends Mississippi State University.
PPS is a national non-profit organization of community-based chapters working with public school parents and other supporters to improve and strengthen local public schools. Founded in Jackson in 1989, there are 17 PPS chapters in 11 states. The organization is supported in part by the Phil Hardin Foundation, based in Meridian.
The non-profit has recently begun a statewide effort to strengthen Mississippi public schools and increase parental involvement. The program, Schoolhouse to Statehouse, has four parent coaches working in different regions of the state. Coaches organize parents, provide leadership training, and work with local school administrators, business and civic leaders to support and improve public schools.
For more information on Parents for Public Schools, contact the national office based in Jackson at 601-969-6936 or visit http://www.parents4publicschools.org/. To reach Becky Glover, call 601-397-1599 or email bglover@parents4publicschools.org.
Choctaw County High School "Homecoming"
Oct 10, 2008 6:00 pm
Downtown ButlerHomecoming will be held October 10th, 2008
Our theme is Celebrating a Century of Tiger Tradition
Our Parade will be on Thursday Night at 6 p.m. in downtown Butler
All Floats will be themed from the beginning of school.... and have scenes related to the different time eras
205-459-2139
Registration under way for MSU-Meridian Women in Leadership Symposium
Sep 22, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008 See Schedule
MSU-Meridian Kahlmus AuditoriumRegistration under way for MSU-Meridian Women in Leadership Symposium
MERIDIAN ? Inspiring and challenging women to take on greater leadership roles will be the focus of the First Annual Women in Leadership Symposium slated for Oct. 10 at the Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus.
The symposium, which will raise funds for MSU-Meridian?s Women in Leadership Scholarship Fund, will be held from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Kahlmus Auditorium. Students and the public are invited to attend. Deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 25, but participants are advised to register early to be assured a seat due to the popularity of the event.
?Upon being named dean, one of the first projects I envisioned was the creation of an annual Women in Leadership Symposium here on the MSU-Meridian Campus,? said Dr. Donna L. Clevinger, who became the school?s first female dean in August 2007.
?With a large percentage of our student population being female, it is essential we take an active role in fostering the development of our community?s current and future female leaders,? she said.
?The goal of our symposium is to provide a forum for discussion on issues, concepts and the practical skills necessary for women to expand their opportunities and achieve excellence by becoming leaders in all aspects of their lives from the office to the home to their communities,? Clevinger said.
Admission to the symposium is a donation to the Women in Leadership Scholarship Fund, a newly created scholarship program aimed at financially assisting female students in achieving their educational goals as a means of preparing them for future leadership roles. Students will be admitted free.
?It promises to be an exciting and uplifting day, and we hope women from throughout the region will make plans to attend,? said Linda Butler, who directs public relations and marketing for the campus.
?But, we also would like to encourage those who are unable to attend the symposium to consider making a donation to the Women in Leadership Scholarship Fund,? she added.
?Most MSU-Meridian graduates continue to live, work, and contribute to this region following graduation,? Butler noted. ?So, a contribution to the scholarship fund not only helps deserving students but also is an investment in our community.?
The symposium?s morning session will feature a panel discussion with Dr. Jeralynn S. Cossman, director of MSU?s Gender Studies Program and Associate Professor of Sociology on the Starkville campus; Barbaree Rosenbaum Heaster, former educator and current local community developer who has played a major role in Meridian's downtown revitalization; Dr. Deanna Osborn, Executive National Vice President and Independent Consultant of Arbonne International; and Dr. Charlotte B. Tabereaux, Education Director of the MSU Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts. California songwriter and media industry executive Tena Clark, a native of Waynesboro, will be the keynote luncheon speaker.
Clark is Founder and CEO/Chief Creative Officer of DMI Music and Media Solutions, based in Pasadena, Calif. She has composed and produced well-known and award-winning commercial campaigns for corporate brands such as McDonald?s (?Have You Had Your Break Today?), 7 UP and Pillsbury, as well as written for film and television with credits that include ?My Best Friend?s Wedding,? ?Where the Heart Is,? ?Hope Floats,? ?French Kiss,? ?CBS This Morning,? and the ?Entertainment Tonight? show.
During the afternoon, attendees may choose from breakout sessions on the topics of business, health care, politics and government, education and the arts, and technology. Several women have been selected to lead the discussion in each of these sessions, drawing on their own personal experiences with success.
The program will culminate with an afternoon job fair. Symposium participants who wish to interview with on-site employers should bring resumes.
As an added benefit, those attending the symposium will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to ?All the Way from Magnolia Springs,? a play based on the best-selling novel from renowned Southern writer Fannie Flag, which will be performed the evening of the symposium at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian.
Women from various backgrounds, various educational levels, and various stages in their lives will all find something beneficial from the symposium and from the interaction with each other, Clevinger noted.
?We have designed this symposium to be all-inclusive,? she said. ?Female college students will gain insight into exciting possibilities for their future, well-respected and experienced community leaders will be invigorated toward even greater achievement, and citizens who may consider themselves as ?ordinary? will be inspired to become extraordinary.?
Clevinger gives credit to her planning committee for helping organize the symposium, which will become an annual event on the MSU-Meridian Campus.
?In addition to their full-time roles as faculty and staff members, these dedicated employees did an outstanding job helping to schedule key speakers and breakout session leaders, secure sponsors to help defray expenses, participate in marketing efforts, and handle the myriad of details involved in such an undertaking.?
Symposium committee members assisting Clevinger include: Linda Irby, Gabrielle Jones, Jennifer Knox, Stacy Parkes, Dr. Natasha Randle, Tori Shirley, Dr. Marian Swindell, and Sandra Vaughn.
?I am indebted to The Riley Foundation, who made the initial gift to get my ideas cooking on this project,? said Clevinger. ?And, with the additional support of other sponsors who have come on board, we?re able to offer this opportunity to the public and raise funds for deserving scholarship recipients.?
Clevinger sees the symposium as having a lasting effect on this region.
?I believe our symposium attendees will leave invigorated and motivated to take on greater leadership roles in their careers and community,? Clevinger said.
To reserve your seat for the MSU-Meridian Women in Leadership Symposium, or to make a contribution to the Women in Leadership Scholarship fund, call 601-484-0226 by Sept. 25.
Linda D. Butler
Public Relations & Marketing
601-484-0111 or 1-800-824-5288, Ex. 4-0111
Choctaw Co High School to celebrate "Centennial"
Nov 3, 2008 6:00 pm
Choctaw County High School 277 Tom Orr Drive Butler, ALChoctaw Co High School will celebrate their Centennial on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
A Roll Call of Graduates will be held.
All former Teachers, Staff, Principals, Board Members, Superintendents,etc will be recognized.
Open House will follow
School Contact:
Teacher Beth Gore - PTO President Stephanie Bonner
Committee Members: Andy Huey, Joy Seybold, Sarah Rolison
and Kevin Howard
205-459-2139