Mississippi History Day

10/06/2026

New rules concerning AI usage for National History Day projects!

NHD has updated its AI policy for the 2027 Contest, and as of today, October 1, 2026, the use of generative AI to create an NHD project during the 2026-2027 school year is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. Take a look at what this means for completing your NHD project, visit our website for more information and resources, and contact us with any questions you may have.

09/25/2026

Thank you, Papa Mississippi, for speaking to our fantastic teachers during lunch at our Fall Teacher Workshop! We loved getting to learn from you and appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with our educators. We are so grateful for all the amazing speakers who helped make this workshop such a fun and inspiring day!

09/10/2026

We had a blast visiting Hernando High School and helping students with their Mississippi History Day projects! We’re grateful to work with such enthusiastic students.
Want us to visit your classroom? Reach out to schedule a visit at [email protected].

09/04/2026

Bently and Kermit had a fantastic time at the 2026 National History Day Coordinator Conference! It is always a treat to spend time with other coordinators and share ways to improve our own programs. To stay in the know about the amazing updates coming to Mississippi History Day, visit https://www.mdah.ms.gov/mississippi-history-day or email the MHD Coordinator, Bently Cochran, at [email protected].

08/21/2026

We are so proud of our MHD students who represented the program at yesterday’s State Board of Education meeting!

08/17/2026

You don’t have to look far! Join us on September 25 at the Two Mississippi Museums for our annual Fall Teacher Workshop.

Registration closes on September 18 at 11:59 p.m.
Space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot!
The registration fee is $20 and includes CEUs and lunch.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenP3M-tIg-
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Contact Seraiah Lodge at [email protected] for help.

08/13/2026

You know a program is different when even the team can’t get enough. We may be biased, but we stand behind Mississippi History Day! To learn more about MHD, visit https://www.mdah.ms.gov/mississippi-history-day or email the Mississippi History Day Coordinator, Bently Cochran, at [email protected].

08/10/2026

You don’t have to search hard for a fun educational program! To learn more about Mississippi History Day, visit https://www.mdah.ms.gov/mississippi-history-day or contact the MHD Coordinator, Bently Cochran, at [email protected].

08/06/2026

Ever wondered how Mississippi History Day is making an impact beyond the classroom? Check out the newest episode of Reflecting Mississippi to hear about Mississippi History Day and the Youthful Offenders Unit.

Listen now on MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting's website or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/reflecting-mississippi

08/06/2026

It’s always fun working together! If you want to join in on the fun, visit https://www.mdah.ms.gov/mississippi-history-day or email the MHD Coordinator, Bently Cochran, at [email protected] to learn more about Mississippi History Day. You can also email Seraiah Lodge at [email protected] to learn more about professional development opportunities.