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).

Upcoming programs, events at local and area public, private and faith-based schools:

Now through Friday

• Catholic Schools Week

Upcoming programs, events at local and area colleges and universities:

 

Beginning Thursday

• Meridian Community College: Workforce Development class, C-TECH Copper- Based System Cabling, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Class held Thursdays through April 19.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Basic Welding- Evening, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Class held Thursdays through April 19.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Basic Electricity I, from 6-9 p.m. Class held Thursdays through March 8.

Saturday

• MCC: Personal Enrichment class, ACT Prep. Strategies, from 9 a.m.-noon; Content, from 1-4 p.m.

 

Beginning Feb. 5

• MCC: Workforce Development class, CompTIA System Maintenance, from 5-9 p.m. Class continues through June 20.

• MCC: Personal Enrichment class, Hair Braiding Certification Class, from 6-9 p.m. Class held Mondays and Wednesdays through Feb. 28.

 

Beginning or on Feb. 6

• MCC: Personal Enrichment class, Cake Decorating, from 6-8 p.m. Class continues through Feb. 27.

• MCC: Personal Enrichment class, Writing is a Journey, from 6-7:30 p.m. Class continues through Feb. 27.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Small Engine Maintenance & Repair, from 6-9 p.m. Class held Tuesdays through May 1.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Cabinetry & Woodworking, from 6-9 p.m. Class held Tuesdays through May 1.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, CompTIA Network Maintenance, Online only class.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, CompTIA Network Security, Online only class.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, CompTIA Network Defense and Countermeasures, Online only class.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, EMT Basic Refresher, from 5-9 p.m. Class held Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 27.

Feb. 8

• MCC: Meridian Area Job Fair, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tommy E. Dulaney Center.

• MCC: Personal Enrichment class, Dinner for Your Valentine, 6 p.m.

Beginning or on Feb. 12

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Foundations of Computer and Digital Literacy, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Class continues to June 18.

• MCC: Alumni Homecoming Program and Reception, 1:30 p.m., MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center Room 171.

• MCC: Homecoming Court Presentation, 5 p.m., Graham Gymnasium. FMI: LeAnne Motes, 601-484-8632.

Feb. 16

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Forklift Training, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS), from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Basic Life Support/ CPR Certification Class, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or from 1-5 p.m.

Beginning Feb. 19

• MCC: Workforce Development class, OSHA General Industry 10-hour certification, from 5-8:30 p.m. Class also held Feb. 20 and 21.

Beginning or on Feb. 26

• MCC: Personal Enrichment class, Appy Hour- Apple and Andriod, from 6-8 p.m.

• MCC: Workforce Development class, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel For the Advanced, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Class continues to March 27.