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Congratulations to our fifth graders for their hard work and success at the engineering competition!
https://www.wandtv.com/engineering-in-the-classroom-host-a-rube-goldberg-competition/video_7ad893a3-a9a2-51c9-9042-1defb5de0e0a.html
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The cast and crew are READY for The Little Mermaid Jr. this weekend! Please make plans to support this awesome group of students if you are able. Shows are scheduled for Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
A big thanks to Mr. Pekovitch, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Pritts, & Mrs. Moyer for all the work that has gone into preparing our drama club for these shows!
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The MMS Drama Club has been working hard to prepare for next weekend's production of The Little Mermaid Jr. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at https://meridianmiddleschooldrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200450164 . Make plans to attend one of the shows to support this group of students!
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The Scholastic Bowl team has their first home meet tonight!
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Meridian Elementary is accepting applications for a third grade position and a reading specialist position for the 2024-2025 school year.
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We encourage all fans at Meridian contests to display positive behavior toward all participants.
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So happy for, and proud of, our girls b-ball team and coaches on taking 3rd place in the CIC tourney. Such a great accomplishment!!!
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Meridian is looking to expand the Agriculture program by adding a second teaching position. Visit the link for more information.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94352/AgricultureFFA-Sponsor/job-details
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Roads remain to be very slick. As such, Meridian Schools are closed for Tuesday, January 23. Since the school is closed, all extra curricular events are also cancelled. The call/phone notification will go out at 6:00.
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With the continued forecast for ice in the morning, Meridian Schools will be closed on Monday, January 22. Since we cancelled, hopefully this will be the incentive for mother nature to go somewhere else!
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With the forecasted wind chill being -20* in the morning, Meridian Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Enjoy the snow day!
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Come cheer on our Middle School Boys Basketball Team and our MES December Students of the Month - Mon. Jan. 15th @ 6pm.
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Meridian Elementary has an opening for an elementary teacher which will begin on January 22.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/148130/Elementary-Teacher-second-grade/job-details
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Happy Holidays from Meridian Schools!
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The Meridian Ag program is in the news. The program is in great shape and the future is bright thanks to the efforts of so many!
https://aces.illinois.edu/news/aces-alumni-establish-new-ag-education-program-building-high-school-students
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MMS/MHS Christmas Choral concert. Fantastic performance tonight. Great job to all of the choir members and Mr Anderson!
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Please see the attachment for an employment opportunity at Meridian Elementary.
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Hawks win and advance to the Macon County Tournament Championship v. WL. Hawks defeated MF 66-56
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Meridian Elementary has some upcoming employment opportunities. See the attachment for more information.
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As you get ready to enjoy your Thanksgiving on Thursday, please remember to tune in to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to catch MHS Senior, Caden Ford, as he performs with the All-American Marching Band. We are so proud of Caden and can't wait to see him!! #WeAreMeridian