MSMS Business Plan Competition 2023

By Caleb Youngblood, Public Relations Coordinator March 2, 2023 On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, MSMS hosted the sixth annual Business Plan Competition sponsored by Lee-Way Financial. Five teams competed for the top three spots by presenting their business ideas to three judges. These judges consist of local businesspeople who have proven to be successful […]
Mu Alpha Theta Tournament 2023

By Caleb Youngblood, Public Relations Coordinator February 27, 2023 On Thursday, February 23, 2023, 391 of Mississippi’s brightest mathematicians took part in the annual Mu Alpha Theta Math Tournament hosted by the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. Over fifteen public and private schools from all over Mississippi participated in the event. The tournament consisted […]
15 MSMS Students Named Semifinalists in 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program

By Caleb Youngblood, Public Relations Coordinator September 14, 2022 The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is proud to announce that fifteen of our students have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). Of the 1.5 million students who entered the 68th annual NMSC program, only 16,000 were chosen as Semifinalists. […]
8th of May Emancipation Celebration

If you’re in the Golden Triangle area, join us Monday, May 9, for a program celebrating local history…
AAYME Summer Program Seeks Assistant Director

MSMS has positions available for two Assistant Directors for the 2022 AAYME (African American Youth in Mississippi Excelling) summer program. These individuals will assist the Camp Director in the daily administration of the summer camp, oversee camp staff, assist with training, and monitor campers. The ideal candidates will be at least 21 years of age, hold […]
MSMS ALUM SPOTLIGHT: JILKIAH BRYANT C/O 2019

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Jilkiah Bryant, who graduated from MSMS in 2019. 1. Why did you choose MSMS? I opted to leave my hometown because I felt MSMS could provide me with a superior education that would equip me to pursue higher education, more resources to help me find my interests, and […]
MSMS ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Mickel Sandifer, c/o 2017

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumnus Mickel Sandifer, who graduated from MSMS in 2017. Why did you choose MSMS? I decided to attend MSMS to experience a greater challenge than was being provided at my homeschool. I also wanted to have access to better resources and be surrounded by more like-minded individuals like myself. How would […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MADISON WARDLAW C/O 2016

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna and AAYME Assistant Director Madison Wardlaw, who graduated from MSMS in 2016. How would you describe your time at MSMS? I really enjoyed my time at MSMS. My social circle was small, but that was fun because I feel like I made some quality friendships. After all these years, we are still good friends, and we talk all the time. I can also still remember participating in fun math lessons and being a part of Mu Alpha Theta, getting help from Ms. Zarandona during tutorials or being involved with Blue Diamonds step team. After attending MSMS, what university did you attend? After MSMS, I went to Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, and I […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: SINDHU SHIVAJI, C/O 2010

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Sindhu Shivaji, who graduated from MSMS in 2010. Why did you choose MSMS? My family is very science-minded, and my sister attended MSMS 10 years before I did (Sangeetha Shivaji, c/o 2000). I remember visiting her on campus and seeing how happy she was. I personally have a […]
MSMS STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY RUSSIAN OVER SUMMER

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science seniors Emily Lin, Faith Bradford, and Sophia Toner have been awarded National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarships to study Russian this summer. Traditionally, the winners travel to Europe to participate in the 6-week program, which includes attending extensive language classes, living with a local family and visiting museums […]