The MPSD Foundation of Educational Excellence, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, is proud to announce the inaugural Trailblazers of Excellence Awards Gala, an event dedicated to celebrating the outstanding academic achievements of students in the Meridian Public School District.

 

The gala, which is set for 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at the Frank Cochran Center, will recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance by achieving top scores on state assessments or the ACT.  Students’ hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence are inspirations to their peers, schools and the entire community, the Foundation said in a news release announcing the event.

 

Honorees will have the opportunity to walk the Blue Carpet and be recognized in a night filled with celebration, inspiration and recognition of their academic success. Each student is invited to bring two guests to share in this momentous occasion with tickets provided.

 

“This event is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of our students,” said Neil Henry, president of the MPSD Foundation. “We are thrilled to honor their accomplishments and highlight the bright future they represent for our community.”

 

Students and guests are encouraged to dress to impress as they take center stage among peers, educators and community leaders who support academic excellence.

 

“I am so excited to be able to recognize our students for their hard work in the classroom,” said MPSD Superintendent Amy Carter. “Our students work hard every day, and thanks to the MPSD Foundation and other generous sponsors, we are able to show them how proud we are of them.”