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 events at Meridian and Lauderdale County public, private and faith-based schools:

     • Today – West Hills Elementary Awards Assembly: kindergarten and first grades, 8:30 a.m.; second and third grades, 9:10 a.m.; and fourth and fifth grades, 9:55 a.m.

    Students will be recognized for their achievements, including All “A” Honor Roll, A and B Honor Roll, Citizenship and Most Improved.

    • Today – Meridian High School College Day, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MHS Boys’ Gym.

    Students will be able to visit booths of various colleges to learn more about where they may want to attend.

    • Today – Parkview Elementary School Red Ribbon Week Assembly, 1 p.m.

     • Today – Northeast High School Career and Technical Open House, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Northeast High School /Vocational Department. The event will feature tours of the new STEM, Health Science and Business/Marketing labs.

    • Thursday – Ross Collins Child Care, 9 a.m., visit from Mayor Cheri Barry for the Letter of the Week, “M.”

    • Thursday – Fall Festival, from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., T.J.  Harris Elementary School, Upper Gym.

    • Thursday – MHS Homecoming Parade, 5:30 p.m., downtown Meridian. Line up at Central Office at 4:30 p.m.; ends at WTOK TV Station with a pep rally and crowning of the Homecoming King.

    • Friday – Northwest Middle School Red Ribbon Week Rally, 2 p.m., auditorium. Guest Speaker: Deputy Ricardo Taylor of the Lauderdale County Sheriff Department.

    • Oct. 29 – Poplar Springs Elementary PTA’s Fall Festival, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Activities include: hay ride, petting zoo, games, inflatables, bake sale, cake walk, toy walk, raffle and more.

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

     • Thursday – Continuing Education Class: Googling Your Business, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FMI: (601) 484-8856.

     • Thursday – MCC Career Development Center: Gardening/ Floral Design Workshop for the Holidays, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Webb Hall.

     • Thursday – Continuing Education Class: Art Made Easely, October Magic,, 6 p.m.

    • Thursday – MCC Career Development Center Class: Gardening/Floral Design Workshop for the Holidays, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Webb Hall. FMI: (601) 482-7445.

     • Thursday – MCC Continuing Education Class: Art Made Easely, October Magic, 6 p.m. FMI: (601) 482-7445.

    • Oct. 31 – Humanities Professor of the Year program,1:30 p.m., Casteel Gallery. Guest speaker: Dr. Cedric Bradley, MCC English instructor. FMI: Michael Thompson, (601) 484-8700.

     • Nov. 1 – MCC Foundation Annual Membership Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Northwood Country Club. FMI: Kathy Brookshire, (601) 484-8612.

 

    Here’s a look at upcoming events at Mississippi State University, Meridian Campus. For more information, call (601) 484-0100, unless otherwise noted:

    • Oct. 31 – Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Workshop registration deadline. To register, call (601) 484-0298 or e-mail vgier@meridian.msstate.edu