I am so excited to begin my tenure as the Superintendent for the Meridian School District! I look forward to meeting and interacting with students, staff, parents, and community members throughout the school year. My wife (Jessica), our four children (Lyla, Beau, Mack, and Dewy), and I moved to the community this week and we have already been greeted by some of the nicest people we have ever met.
This year marks the beginning of my seventeenth year in education. I spent the last 5 years as the Superintendent for the Bluford School District near Mount Vernon. Prior to that, I spent seven years as a high school principal. The best part about working in a school is the kids. There is nothing like high fiving a line of kindergartners as they walk down the hallway! I look forward to meeting with staff throughout the district to learn about the needs of our students, staff, and community. I am a strong proponent of a collaborative approach to making progress. I am also a strong believer in servant leadership. As we begin the school year, my family and I will be active and involved with events throughout the district. Feel free to introduce yourself when you see me out and about.
I look forward to meeting the communities.
Best regards,
Dr. Shane Gordon
Meridian CUSD #15 has an employment opportunity for a custodial position. See the attachment for more information.
We have the following positions posted:
Elementary School Part-Time Speech & Language Pathologist: Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for an anticipated opening for a part-time speech and language pathologist (SLP). Applicants must be certified. Please direct inquiries/letter of interest and credentials to Lori Guebert, Principal- Meridian Elementary School, 509 S. Lewis St., Blue Mound, IL 62513 (guebertl@meridianhawks.net). Application deadline: until the position is filled.
Elementary School Nurse: Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for an elementary school nurse. 190 days, 7 hrs a day, IMRF benefits, sick days, personal days, and health insurance coverage; hourly rate of pay: $32.84 (RN) or $24.38 (LPN). Please direct inquiries/letters of interest and resume to Lori Guebert, Principal- Meridian Elementary School, 509 S. Lewis St., Blue Mound, IL 62513 (guebertl@meridianhawks.net). Application deadline: until the position is filled.
Congratulations to Kaylin Moreland- IHSA 100 meter Girls' 1A STATE CHAMPION!!
Meridian used 1 emergency/snow day this school year. The last day of school for students at this time is Wednesday, May 24. (excluding Seniors)
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will begin with on-line access on Tuesday August 1 for returning students to the district. For new students to the district, registration must take place in person at the student's school office on Thursday August 3 (8:00-2:00 pm or by arranged appointment after that date).
Progress is being made on our Ag facilities and the Greenhouse is near completion!
Meridian schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 25th, due to weather conditions.
Beginning Monday, October 3, 2022, the drop-off and pick-up of students at the Macon campus for Middle School & High School students will need to be modified while contractors begin work on the new Ag Facilities near the Middle School building. All bus routes will drop-off and pick-up at the Middle School entry area. The High School entry area will be used for students being dropped-off and/or picked- up by personal vehicles. Those vehicles should enter and exit the campus using the north entry area of the campus at Macon Drive which is the drive that leads to the athletic fields parking areas and continues on to the entry area of the High School.
In addition, all student drivers will also be required to use the Macon Drive entry & exit area during the construction period (October 3- mid March). For all High School athletic events, visitors should also use the Macon Drive entry & exit area. For Middle School athletic events, visitors will still be able to utilize the parking areas near the Middle School entry area with some parking restrictions in place for the south lot that is adjacent to the construction area.
Thank you for your cooperation during this time period!
Four seats on the Meridan Board of Education will be up on the April 4, 2023 election. Candidates can begin circulating nominating petitions now through December 12th. Those can be picked up in the District Office- 728 S. Wall St. in Macon.
Meridian Homecoming Week is September 26 thru October 1. Here is the week's schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e-ace9bNL-CINi2g0iQPrTwVPRMe5Jzq/view?usp=sharing
Meridian extends our condolences to the family of Coach Dennis Gatchel. He provided memorable experiences for the community while coaching and teaching the Ironmen of Macon and also the Hawks of Meridian (among his coaching & teaching career).
He had a great career and we were lucky to have him!
Meridian extends our condolences to the family of Dick McDonald. Coach McDonald passed away yesterday. The former Blue Mound Knights' coach established a legendary career and was a respected, positive influence for former ,students, athletes and colleagues in the area!
On-line registration for the 2022-2023 school year for returning students will be available on Monday, July 18 through our student management program (SIS).
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
Good luck to the HS girls' softball team: Regional Champions and now on to Sectionals!
BLOOD DRIVE: American Red Cross. Seniors Keagan Kantor and Lexi Jones are hosting a Blood Drive with the Red Cross on Wednesday April 13 at the Decatur Civic Center. Timeslots to donate are available after 3 pm. Simply go to:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MeridianHS
Please help meet their goal for donations that directly benefits our local Red Cross!
Two pep assemblies tomorrow for our boy’s b-ball team before their SuperSectional game at Carbondale. The boys will be at MES at 9am and the HS 10:30. These are open to the public for those who want to attend.
Tickets for Monday’s SUPER-SECTIONAL game at SIU Carbondale will go on sale tomorrow in the Great Hall at the high school. Tickets are $10 and are reserved seating. Sat. 3/5 Ticket Sales: ◦ 12-12:30 Players/Coaches/Athl Officials Families ◦.12:30-1 Cheerleaders Families ◦ 1-1:30 District Faculty/Staff ◦ 1:30-2:30 Student Section ◦ 2:30-4:30 General Public Sun. 3/6 Ticket Sales: TBD
Congratulations to the boys' basketball team on their Sectional win over Tuscola! On to Super-Sectionals - Monday. Preliminary plans include an early dismissal for all Meridian students on Monday (March 7). 11:10 for Macon campus and 11:30 for MES. More information to be provided tomorrow.
WE ARE MERIDIAN!
Meridian Schools will have an e-learning day for Friday, February 18th due to the continued winter weather conditions for our area. Students should follow the directions previously provided for accessing instructional activities and please direct any questions to the building principal or your student's teacher.
Meridian K-12 students will have an early dismissal today due to the inclement weather forecasted for the area this afternoon. The Macon campus will dismiss at 11:10 am and the Blue Mound campus will dismiss at 11:30 am.
The Pre-K program has been cancelled for today.