MSMS HOSTS 2016 SCIENCE CARNIVAL
On Tuesday, October 16, 2016 more than 1,000 second and third graders descended upon the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science for the 22nd annual Science Carnival. During the Carnival, MSMS students performed demonstrations in physics, biology, and chemistry to the delight of the elementary aged students. “MSMS has a mission to expand their impact […]
WAGS AND WHISKERS CLUB OFFERS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER
One of the many extracurricular clubs at MSMS is Wags and Whiskers. Part of the organization’s mission is volunteering at the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society. Last week, the organization spent some time walking dogs on the society’s campus. Angie Jones sponsors the club. Vivienne Van serves as the club’s president.
INSPECTING THE INFECTIOUS
Michelle Leonard’s Human Infectious Disease class experienced a special treat this week; Mrs. Kathy McKone, a retired teacher from Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, brought The Wolbachia Project to MSMS. Mrs. McKone underwent training at Princeton University for the project, and started a satellite site for The Wolbachia Project in Mississippi. She now teaches other teachers how to perform the labs […]
MAKING STUFF AT THE MAKERS’ FAIRE
On October 1 and 2, students from the MSMS Engineering Club attended the Maker Faire in Decatur, GA. Maker Faire is a collaborative event that brings together makers, amateurs, and experts alike from across the region to share their skills and to build interest in innovation among the community. Students traveled to various tables and […]
US FOREIGN SERVICE DIPLOMAT VISITS MSMS
United States Foreign Service Diplomat, Kali Jones, visited MSMS on Thursday, September 30th to talk with students about the opportunities and careers available in the foreign service. The event was organized by MSMS language instructor, Lori Pierce. The foreign service aims to educate America on foreign policy and to recruit students to join the foreign service. Foreign service officers […]
WORTH THE CHALLENGE – AP CHEMISTRY
As the school year begins with a bombardment of tests and homework, a certain group of students are challenging themselves by taking what is considered to be one of the most challenging junior level classes in MSMS: AP chemistry. In order to be placed into this course, the students have had to take a selective […]
A CORNUCOPIA OF COLLEGES – COLLEGE VIEW 2016
The school year at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has officially begun, and with it, so has college application season for the seniors. On September 12, 2016, nearly fifty different colleges from all over the United States visited MSMS during its annual College View program. Held in Pohl Gym, College View is an […]
FROM RUSSIA TO COLUMBUS WITH LOVE
Two-time Fulbright Scholar and MSMS Spanish and Russian instructor Margaret Mary Henry shared a few of her remarkable experiences during the Hazard Lecture series at Heritage Academy on Monday, September 19. Henry has taught at MSMS for the past six years. Earlier in her career, Henry worked as a reporter for the Dutch-owned Moscow Times, and […]
PREPARING FOR WAR IN AP PHYSICS I
AP Physics I is a class from one of the three sciences—physics, chemistry, and biology—students must take to graduate from MSMS. In AP Physics 1, students learn the basic concepts of physics, and additional classes can be taken in conjunction with AP Physics I to go deeper into detail of the concepts taught. On Tuesday […]
MAXIMIZING MATH, A PEEK INTO MATH LAB
Math Lab is a class available to assist juniors with their math skills that meets once a week for an hour and a half. Math labs are typically small classes featuring one-on-one interaction with MSMS math teachers. The curriculum intertwines math concepts with hands on activities to better engage the students and help them to […]