SEARCHING FOR LOST HEROES
On Friday, October 12th, Julie Heintz’s University US History, University Western Civilization, and World War II students learned about remote sensing technologies and viewed the field work on a project to attempt to locate unmarked graves of Union soldiers buried in Columbus, Mississippi’s’, Friendship Cemetery during the Civil War. The Center for Archaeological Research at the University […]
MSMS STUDENTS VOLUNTEER DURING ENERGY AWARENESS DAY
Last Thursday, October 4th, a group of 20 MSMS physics students traveled to Flowood, Mississippi to present for Energy Awareness Day. About 1,000 elementary and middle school students attended, and even though the Mississippi Development Authority hosted the event, other companies and schools also gave presentations about energy usage and concepts. MSMS Physics Instructor Dr. […]
MSMS MOVES UP IN NATIONAL RANKING
For the second year in a row, the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) has been ranked among the top public high schools in the nation by Niche. MSMS was ranked the sixth Best Public School in the United States out of 18,841 public schools and faculty were ranked No. 1 for the second […]
MSMS STUDENT, HELEN PENG, WINS CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Helen Peng, current junior at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, was selected as a winner for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Ms. Peng was selected to represent district one for the state of Mississippi by the Office of U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual event hosted by the […]
MSMS SOCCER PLAYERS SELECTED TO THE MSHAA ALL-DISTRICT SOCCER TEAM
The following MSMS Soccer Players were selected to the MSHSAA Region 4 1A/2A/3A All-District Soccer team by the district soccer coaches. For the Lady Waves, Defender Sarah Swiderski, Mid-Fielder Madison Wypyski, and Forward Erin Williams were selected 1st Team All-District. Goal-Keeper Gabby Kennedy, along Mid-Fielders Amber Means and Mia Riddley were selected 2nd Team All-District. […]
STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS LEAGUE CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
By Mariat Thankachan In honor of Earth Day, the MSMS Student Environmental Awareness League (SEAL) organized a celebration event for the student body and faculty on April 19. A memorable time for those in attendance, the after-school gathering served as a manner in which the SEAL team could spread their passion for the importance of […]
MSMS STUDENTS HONORED AT COLUMBUS LOWNDES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON
Last Wednesday, April 11, the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce held its annual Education Awards Program. Mrs. Brown and Ms. Heintz both serve on the Chamber’s Education Committee. This year, Lori Feng and Aiden Dunkleberg received the award for highest GPA for the eleventh and twelfth grades respectively. Shuchi Patel received a corporate scholarship from […]
MSMS WINS BIG AT FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Last week a group of nineteen students went to Jackson to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. There they competed with hundreds of students from all over the state in various categories. I am so proud to say that, because of all their diligent preparation and hard work, ALL of our […]
MSMS SWEEPS STATE MU ALPHA THETA CONVENTION
On Sunday, April 15 and Monday, April 16, students from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science competed in the 2018 Mu Alpha Theta State Convention at Mississippi College. Mu Alpha Theta is the national high school mathematics society and was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma with a mission to encourage and […]
HAYDEN STOKELY SELECTED FOR RESULTS ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Senior Hayden Stokley was recently offered a position in the Summer 2018 RESULTS for Advocacy Fellowship Program. RESULTS Advocacy Fellowship is a hands-on training opportunity for young people focused on developing the next generation of activists and leaders in the fight against poverty. The program provides fellows with the opportunity to work with the media, […]