Friday, April 20, 2018
The end of the school year is approaching quickly! Let's make sure every day counts! Let's take a look at what you'll find in the latest edition of the True Blue Update!
MPSD Senior Spotlight
MPSD honors Teachers &
Administrator of the Year
The Meridian Public School District announced the 2018 Administrator of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the School Board Meeting held on Monday, April 16, 2018.

LaVonda Germany was chosen as the 2018 Administrator of the Year and Michelle West was chosen as Teacher of the Year.
2018 Administrator of the Year-
LaVonda Germany
With 26 years of employment with MPSD, Germany is in her tenth year as Principal of Poplar Springs Elementary. She earned a Bachelor of Science, Masters, and Educational Specialist degree from Mississippi State University. She is also a graduate of Meridian High School.

“We are so excited to recognize Mrs. LaVonda Germany as the Meridian Public School District Administrator of the Year,” said Dr. Amy Carter, MPSD Superintendent.

Pictured left to right: Superintendent Dr. Amy Carter and MPSD Administrator of the Year LaVonda Germany
Pictured left to right: Superintendent Dr. Amy Carter and MPSD Teacher of the Year Michelle West
2018 MPSD Teacher of the Year-
Michelle West
In her sixteenth year as a teacher, West teaches chemistry and physics at Meridian High School. West earned a bachelors in Chemistry Education at Purdue University.

“Mrs. West is a 16 year veteran of MPSD and we are honored to recognize her as the 2017-2018 MPSD Teacher of the Year,” said Dr. Amy Carter, MPSD Superintendent. “She goes above and beyond to ensure students are engaged and that learning is fun.”


2018 Teachers of the Year
Teachers of the Year pictured left to right: (front row) Clyde Owens, Magnolia; Rachel Albritton, Marion Park; Ashley Reed, T.J. Harris Lower; (middle row) Michelle West, MHS; Kim Hill, MHS Freshman Academy; Amanda Shadwick, Carver; Amy Burkes, West Hills; Pearlie Walker, T.J. Harris Upper; (back row) Dr. Amy Carter, Superintendent; Paul Lester, Northwest; Yolanda Davis, Parkview; Shelley Whittington, Poplar Springs; Janice Turnage, Oakland Heights; Jerlisa Jones, Crestwood.
MAAP State Testing Schedule
MPSD In The News
West Hills Elementary School

Our 3rd grade scholars are participating in after school Reading Boot Camp to prepare for the 3rd grade exit exam. Special thanks to our hardworking educators for staying late to help our Mighty Owls...

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Poplar Springs Elementary School

Field Day 2018... thanks to all our parents who submitted photos!

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Why Teach Meridian?
The reasons are endless, but here are a few examples of why you should Teach Meridian:

  • Competitive Salary
  • History of Excellence
  • Teach with the best
  • Opportunities for creative and innovative teaching
  • Outstanding teacher support
  • Teacher Incentive Programs
ACT Bootcamp at Meridian High School
Keep Calm and Do Bootcamp! Meridian High School is hosting ACT Bootcamp on the following dates! Sessions will take place at Meridian High School from 9 a.m.-Noon on the dates listed below:
April 21, 2018

For more information call Meridian High School at (601) 482-3191.
Spanish Club Fundraiser
April 25, 2018
The MHS Spanish Club is holding a fundraiser on April 25, 2018 from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. at Mugshots Restaurant for students going on the 2019 trip to Spain. Just mention MHS Spain Trip to help them out!
May 3
Senior Awards Night, MHS Auditorium at 6 p.m.

May 6
9th-11th Grade Awards Program, MHS Auditorium at 2 p.m.

May 7
Northwest Middle School Parent Advisory Meeting, Northwest Library at 5 p.m.

Spring Choir Concert, MHS Auditorium at
7 p.m., Free Admission

May 8
Oakland Heights Elementary PTO Meeting Meeting at 6 p.m.

May 11
MHS Senior Signing Day, MHS Auditorium at 9 a.m.

May 14
Poplar Springs Elementary- Washington D.C. Trip Meeting, Poplar Springs Elementary at 6 p.m.

May 15
Northwest Middle School May Day

MPSD Retirement Reception, at MSU-Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

May 16
PSE 5th Grade Awards Picnic, Poplar Springs Elementary from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
May 17
6th & 7th Grade Awards Day, Carver Middle School

Parkview Elementary Field Day

PSE Celebrate ARTS School Wide Arts Festival

Northwest Middle School 8th Grade Promotion, at MHS Auditorium at 6 p.m.

May 18
Oakland Heights Elementary Behavior Bash

MHS Freshman Academy: Freshman Day 2018

May 21
PSE 4th Grade Awards Program, at Poplar Springs Elementary at 8:30 a.m.

PSE 3rd Grade Awards Program, at Poplar Springs Elementary at 10:30 a.m.

MPSD School Board Meeting, MHS Multipurpose Building at 5:30 p.m.

May 25
PSE Elementary Talent Show, at Poplar Springs Elementary from
9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Last Day of School- Early Dismissal
Elementary Schools - 12:30 p.m.
Secondary Schools- 1 p.m.

MHS Graduation, at Ray Stadium, 7 p.m.