Welcome to

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
February 26, 2026
12:30 PM

Presiding: Colt Fulton | President
Pledge Of Allegiance
National Anthem
Welcome & Introductions: Colt Fulton | Junior President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Jason Hill| State Sponsor
Council Introductions: Mr. Allan Atkinson| Council Chair
Keynote Address: Ava Jones | Junior Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio – Elementary (Top 3)
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio – Junior (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics
Introduction of Candidates
Adjournment: Colt Fulton | Junior President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
February 26, 2026
7:00 PM

Presiding: Ava Jones | Junior Vice President
Keynote Address:  Isabella Brown | Secretary
Campaign Rally
Introduction of Candidates
Voting – 1 Hour
Songfest Finals (Top 5) Elementary
Songfest Finals (Top 5) Junior
Awards Presentation | Individual
Adjournment: Ava Jones | Junior Vice President

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
February 27, 2026
10:00 AM

Presiding: Saylor Pierce | Secretary
Keynote Address: M.J. Spurlock | Elementary President
Keynote Address: Colt Fulton | Junior President
Installation of New State Officers
Charge from the Council: Mr. Allan Atkinson | Council Chair
Performing Arts Finals – Group – Elementary (Top 3)
Performing Arts Finals – Group – Junior (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Team, and Club
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

This is a cashless facility. 

No outside food can enter the facility, but sack lunches from schools is allowed.  

• 2/25/26 – Marketing and Communication will now have a holding room.  Presenters will report directly to the “Waiting Room.”  Elementary will report to D-6.  Junior will report to D-5.
• 2/26/26 (8:00 am – 9:00 am) – Elementary – Visual Arts Check-In: B 1-4 (Utilize the entrance for C1-C2 to access the Elementary Visual Arts Room B 1-4 located in the far right hand corner of C1- C2) 
• 2/26/26 (8:00 am – 9:00 am) – Elementary – Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design Check-In:  (Located in the far end of C1-C2)
• 2/26/26 (9:00 am – 10:00 am) – Junior – Visual Arts Check-In: C1- C2
• 2/26/26 (9:00 am – 10:00 am) – Junior – Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design Check-In:  C1-C2
• 2/26/26 (10:15 am – 11:15 am) – Viewing for both Elementary and Junior Visual Arts & Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design
• 2/26/26 (11:15 am) – Judging for both Elementary and Junior Visual Arts & Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service-Learning Showcase, Three-Dimensional Design, and Two-Dimensional Design will begin.  Everyone will be asked to leave B 1-4 and C1 & C2.
• 2/26/26 – Both Onsite Art- Painting & Drawing, along with Onsite Cake now have a Viewing prior to pick-up of items.
• 2/26/26 – Speech will now have a holding room.  Presenters will report directly to the “Waiting Room.”  Elementary will report to D-6.  Junior will report to D-5.
• 2/26/26 – Statewide Service Project will be held in B-6.
• 2/27/26 – Sponsor Hospitality/Breakfast will be held in B-5.  (You will utilize the entrance of B-6 and continue through the room to access B-5.  (This is for the “head sponsors and one co-sponsor of your club.”  Please do not bring children to the meeting. We will be presenting awards for years of service to sponsors, recognizing “1st Year Sponsors,” going over information about Nationals, give next year’s convention dates, and reveal the 2026-27 Convention Theme.

Bus Parking in lots 1, 2, & 3

Gluten free options will be available upon request.

We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.

*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.

Click the link to download and directly access the Mississippi Elementary/Junior Convention communication BAND channel!

*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

First General Session
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1:00 PM

Presiding:  Jared Weathersby | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Perla Aban | Thingwald from McLaurin High School
National Anthem: Chase Martin | Hancock High School
Welcome and Introductions: Jared Weathersby | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: D. C. Bridges
Council Introductions: Mr. Allan Atkison
Keynote Address: Kimberly Bello Ramirez | Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Introduction of Candidates
Show Choir (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Jared Weathersby | President 

Second General Session
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
7:00 PM

Presiding: Kimberly Bello Ramirez | Vice President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Knox Bridges | Secretary
Awards Presentation- Visual Arts and Other Individual Competitions
Adjournment: Kimberly Bello Ramirez | Vice President

Third General Session
Wednesday, February 26,2025
10:00 AM

Presiding: Knox Bridges | Secretary
Installation of New Officers
Charge from the Council: Mr. Allan Atkison
Scholarship Presentation
Keynote Address: Jared Weathersby | President
Performing Arts Finals Group Small and Large (Top 3)
Awards Presentation Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

This is a cashless facility. 

No outside food can enter the facility, but sack lunches from schools is allowed.  

February 23rd  

E4 3:30 PM- 10:00 PM  

Arena – 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM 

February 24th  

E4 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM &12: 00 PM – 2:00 PM 

Arena 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM -5:00 PM 

February 25th 

Arena 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM  & 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Bus Parking in lots 1, 2, & 3

Gluten free options will be available upon request.

We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.

*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.

Click the link to download and directly access the Mississippi Senior Convention communication BAND channel!

*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.