NAS MERIDIAN SCHOOLS: DAY CARE - HIGH SCHOOL
By Sarah Jaudon
Introduction
Welcome to Naval Air Station Meridian! This base is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, approximately 15 miles from the city of Meridian. Receiving PCS orders can be exciting; however, figuring out where your child will attend school can be daunting. Whether your child is in daycare or heading off to high school, let this guide take the stress out of searching. If you're a parent who has just received orders, we've compiled the best NAS Meridian schools to help you decide where to live. Suggested read: NAS Meridian: In-Depth Welcome CenterNAS Meridian Schools
PCSing service members with school-age children should contact the NAS Meridian School Liaison Officer at 1 (601) 679-2473. The School Liaison Officer (SLO) serves as the primary link between schools, Commanders, and military parents pertaining to K-12 educational issues. The job of the SLO involves informing and linking military families to the resources and information needed to maximize educational opportunities and ensure academic success for all military children. There are no DoD schools in the area.School Liaison Officer
255 Rosenbaum Ave Bldg 225 Office #239 Meridian, MS 39309Phone
: 1 (601) 679-2473NAS Meridian Daycare
Child Development Center
255 Rosenbaum Ave Bldg 331 Meridian, MS 39309Phone
: 1 (601) 679-2652 Providing a safe, secure environment, the Child Development Center (CDC) supplies so much more than coloring books and toys. Serving infants through children 5 years old, the CDC strives to provide quality childcare while also enhancing the development of each child. The CDC is open to all military (retired or active), DoD personnel, and contractors.Meridian Schools Near Base
Meridian features the following public school districts: When registering school-age children in a local school district, you may be required to furnish two forms of ID, shot records, and proof of residency.
Elementary Schools Near NAS Meridian
1. Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School
Lauderdale County School District 6750 Newell Rd. Meridian, MS 39305Phone
: 1 (601) 485-4882 Grade: PK-4 Northeast Elementary is a community that nurtures and challenges and will educate all students so they can become competent, contributing members of society.2. Poplar Springs Elementary School
Meridian Public Schools 4101 27th Ave. Meridian, MS 39305Phone
: 1 (601) 484-4450 Grade: PK-4 The vision of the Poplar Springs Elementary family is to “provide an equitable academic, artistic, and behavioral program that recognizes the potential of each child.”3. West Hills Elementary School
Meridian Public Schools 4100 32nd St. Meridian, MS 39307Phone
: 1 (601) 484-4472 Grade: PK-4 West Hills Elementary School provides a child-centered learning environment where students respect themselves, adults, cultural diversity, and individuality.4. Oakland Heights Elementary School
Meridian Public Schools 601 59th Ave. Meridian, MS 39307Phone
: 1 (601) 484-4983 Grade: PK-4 The mission of Oakland Heights Elementary is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning by infusing learning styles, theories, technology, individualized student instruction, character education, arts integration, and parental involvement to meet the needs of their diverse student population.5. T.J. Harris Elementary
Meridian Public Schools 1019 25th Ave. Meridian, MS 39301Phone
: 1 (601) 483-6271 Grade: PK-4 The mission of T.J. Harris Elementary is to provide all students with the best possible education in a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment where students respect themselves, adults, cultural diversity, and individuality.
Middle Schools Near NAS Meridian
1. Northeast Middle School
Lauderdale County School District 7763 MS-39 Meridian, MS 39305Phone
: 1 (601) 483-3532 Grade: 5-6 Lauderdale County Schools is “committed to meeting the needs of all the students” they serve, as they prepare them to be productive, contributing members of the community.2. Northwest Middle School
Meridian Public Schools 4400 32nd St. Meridian, MS 39307Phone
: 1 (601) 484-4094 Grade: 6-8 Northwest Middle School is a “dynamic middle school community” that serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.3. Magnolia Middle School
Meridian Public Schools 1350 24th St. Meridian, MS 39301Phone
: 1 (601) 484-4060 Grade: 6-8 Magnolia Middle School is located in the center of historic Meridian, MS. Magnolia “serves students in grades 6-8 and offers a variety of courses, including advanced core classes and various extracurricular activities.”
High Schools Near NAS Meridian
1. Northeast Lauderdale High School
Lauderdale County School District 702 Briarwood Rd. Meridian, MS 39305Phone
: 1 (601) 679-8523 Grade: 9-12 Northeast High School is one of only four high schools in the Lauderdale County Schools system. They serve approximately 600 students in grades 9-12.2. Meridian Senior High School
Meridian Public Schools 2320 32nd St. Meridian, MS 39305Phone
: 1 (601) 482-3191 Grade: 9-12 Meridian High School is the only public high school in the city of Meridian, MI, so if you have a dependent in high school, they’ll be going to Meridian High School after your military move.
Private Schools Near NAS Meridian
1. Community Christian School
6256 MS-39 Meridian, MS 39305Phone
: 1 (601) 485-0715 Grade: PK-8 The Community Christian School is “operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children.”2. Russell Christian Academy
1844 US-11 & US-80 Meridian, MS 39301Phone
: 1 (601) 484-5888 Grade: PK-12 The mission of Russell Christian Academy is to partner in equipping students to embrace Biblical truth, achieve their God-given potential, and engage the culture for the cause of Christ.
Day Cares Near NAS Meridian
Choosing a day care facility is top priority when moving to a new duty station. Luckily, there are many in-home, private day care facilities and preschools in the Meridian area. Only you know what is best for your child. Here's a list of resources to help you in making that decision. MilitaryChildCare.com is a secure Department of Defense (DoD) website that “provides a single gateway for you to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved child care programs worldwide.” Winnie is a wonderful resource for vetting day care facilities in your area, as well as Care.com. Don’t underestimate the value of Yelp reviews, and make sure to visit the day care facility and take a tour whenever possible. Don’t forget to check out the Child Development Center on base.Conclusion
When it comes to choosing the right school for your child, finding the setting that’s best for them requires thorough review. Luckily, Lauderdale County Schools and Meridian Public Schools offer plenty of options for families ready to start their journey at NAS Meridian. More like this:SHARE:
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