MERIDIAN —     Editor's note: School news is a schedule of upcoming events, programs and other activities on area school and college campuses.

    Information for School News should be submitted to The Meridian Star by 5 p.m. on the Monday before publication. Information may be mailed to P.O. Box 1591, Meridian, MS 39301; faxed to (601) 485-1275; or e-mailed to ibrown@themeridianstar.com (photos should be in JPEG format).



    Here's a look at upcoming programs and events at city and county public, private and faith-based schools:



    • Through Friday – Oakland Heights Elementary Fall Book Fair

    • Today – From 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Crestwood cafeteria. Third through fifth grade students at Crestwood will be encouraged to begin thinking about a future career as various community leaders, businesses, and professions introduce career options.

    • Today – Magnolia Middle School First Nine Weeks Awards Program, 6 p.m., Magnolia Auditorium

    • Thursday – Crestwood Elementary School Awards Day. Pre-K-2nd grades: from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; 3rd-5th grades: from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Crestwood Cafeteria

    • Thursday – Poplar Springs Elementary Reading Fair Parent Workshop, from 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. or from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Poplar Springs Library

    • Friday – Poplar Springs Elementary Pep Rally, 2:15 p.m., Poplar Springs Bus parking lot. MHS Cheerleaders and football players will lead Poplar Springs in cheering on The Wildcats. The MHS students will encourage students to exhibit Panda Power: Pride, Ownership, Work, Effort and Respect.

    • Oct. 25 – Annual Local Education Agency (LEA) Head Start Meeting,10 a.m., MPSD Parent Resource Center, 4000 10th St., Trailer A



    Here's a look at upcoming programs and events at Meridian Community College. For more information (FMI), call (601) 482-7445, unless otherwise noted:



    • Today – Classes Term II classes begin. FMI: (601)483-8241.

    • Friday – Continuing Education class: Forklift Training, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Workforce Development Center. FMI: (601) 484-8856.

     • Friday-Saturday – Workforce Development Class: ICD-10 Training, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Workforce Development Center.

     • Oct. 20 – Continuing Education class: ServSafe Food Seminar, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Webb Hall.

     • Oct. 20 – Continuing Education class: ACT Workshop Review, 8:30 a.m., Webb Hall.





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