During October 2017, ITS encouraged students from all over the state to participate in the Cyber Security Awareness Poster Contest. Winning posters were chosen from each age group (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) to be sent on to the national competition.

The State of Mississippi winners represented the following schools:

K-5: West Marion Primary School
Grades K-5 State o​f MS Winning Poster

6-8: Madison Middle School, Wayne Central School, and Northwest Rankin Middle
Grades 6-8 State of MS Winning Posters

9-12: Perry Central High School, Capitol City Alternative School, and Wayne County Career and Technical Education Center
Grades 9-12 State of MS Winning Posters​​​