The space will be open every second Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. The free event will feature reduced light and sound levels, sensory bags and designated quiet spaces throughout the museum.
The designation comes through the Mississippi Department of Education’s Military Star Schools Program, which began in 2022 to help military children who often face frequent school transitions.
The college offers academic, career, technical and workforce training programs designed to prepare students for transfer, employment or career advancement.
This is the first school year under the revised system, which raised the district cutoff for an A by 15 points. State reporting says the 2025-26 grades will be released in fall 2026 and will set a new baseline for future comparisons.
The event will feature nature-themed activities such as a petting zoo, a live raptor show, a native plant sale, food trucks and kayaking tours for all skill levels.
Organizers said it will feature rescued native birds and an instructor who will share facts about the birds and explain their role in the local ecosystem.
