A HALLOWEEN THANK-YOU, HAWK NATION!

We had a great time with our Halloween parade today! A special thank-you to everyone who donated, helped organize, and gave their time to make it happen:

Megan Roush, Amber Hight, Julia Danbury, Kelsey Kater, Katie Scott, Jamie Cross, Jill Parton, Katie Harris, and the Blue Mound Fall Festival.

A special shoutout to Luka Popcorn for donating 50 bags of popcorn for our parade! Be sure to visit them and support a great local business!

We also want to thank RockWell Coffee for keeping us caffeinated and warm at our home games this season. What a great addition they have been to our football game days and nights!

It takes a lot of people working behind the scenes to make these days special. We appreciate everyone who continues to support our students and our Hawk community!

GO HAWKS!
about 24 hours ago, Brian Britton
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HAWK NATION ADVANCES!

Our boys opened the I8FA playoffs in a big way today, earning a 61-27 victory on Halloween! What a great way to keep this season rolling!

Next stop: Alden-Hebron for Round 2!

Saturday, November 7
5:00 PM
Alden-Hebron

Stay tuned for our next round of playoff shirt orders! We will have another quick order, just like this week.

Transportation and additional game-day details will be shared as soon as they are finalized.

A big thank-you to Brandon Chappell for keeping the crowd energized on the microphone, and to Brad Hunt and CJ Stevens for taking care of the clock and scoreboard. We appreciate all you do to make our home games special!

Let's keep it rolling, Hawks!

GO HAWKS!
1 day ago, Brian Britton
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IT'S PLAYOFF GAMEDAY, HAWK NATION!

It's a beautiful fall day, the weather is playoff-ready, and there's football to be played! We take on Flanagan-Cornell-Woodland today at 1:00 PM at home in the first round of the playoffs.

Take a look at those stands. We need to pack them today! Let's pack the place, bring the energy, and give our boys the home-field atmosphere they deserve. Hawk Nation, we need you!

Reminder: We will also have a special halftime Halloween parade for the kids, complete with plenty of candy! A big thank you to Megan Roush, Amber Hight, Katie Scott, Jamie Cross, and the Blue Mound Fall Festival for their generous candy donations. An extra special thank you to Kelsey Kater for organizing the donations and helping make this a fun experience for our community!

The Meridian Booster ladies are ready in the concession stand and our HS girls basketball team will be selling sandwiches.

Wear your green and white, bring the noise, and let's make some memories.

1:00 PM. Meridian. First-round playoff football.

Search "TSSR Game Time Live" on FB for the broadcast and YouTube link. OR use our Hudl link below to watch.
Hudl Fan Page

GO HAWKS!
1 day ago, Brian Britton
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PreK visited Pumpkin Creek Farms!!
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3 days ago, Shane Gordon
Halloween Fun at Saturday’s Playoff Game!

Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes to Saturday’s 1:00 PM playoff game! Kids of all ages are invited to join our Halloween costume parade along the inside of the fence beginning at halftime.

Meridian students get into the game for free thanks to the Meridian Booster Club!

Come support our team, cheerleaders, and band as we cheer on the Hawks in playoff football and enjoy a little Halloween fun!

It is a great time to be a HAWK!
5 days ago, Brian Britton
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PLAYOFF FOOTBALL – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

Meridian will host Flanagan-Cornell-Woodland (FCW) this Saturday at 1:00 PM for the first round of the I8FA playoffs!

Playoff T-Shirts: The order form is attached. All orders must be finalized by Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Shirts will be picked up and distributed Friday evening or Saturday morning.
https://orders.minervapromotions.com/meridian_football/shop/home

Gate Admission: Admission is $5 per person for 1st round games. The Meridian Booster Club has generously agreed to cover admission for all Meridian students. This is their dedicated way of supporting the team and community. Thank you Meridian Boosters!!

The I8FA playoff bracket is also attached.

Let's make a plan to pack the stands and support our team as we begin the playoff run!

Go Hawks!

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First graders teamed up to match visual representations of numbers in the teens!
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PLAYOFF FOOTBALL IS HERE!

The I8FA playoff bracket is set, and your Meridian Hawks (3) will host Flanagan-Cornell-Woodland (FCW) (14) in the first round!

Saturday, October 31
1:00 PM
Meridian High School

We need Hawk Nation to show up and bring the energy as our we begin our playoff run! Let’s pack the stands and support our team!

PLAYOFF GEAR UPDATE: Stay tuned for a link to order playoff T-shirts! If you’ve already placed an order, shirts should arrive this week. We’ll also have a second round of orders, so there will be another opportunity to get your gear!

Let’s go, Hawks! #HawkNation
8 days ago, Brian Britton
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What a weekend for Wyatt Martin at the IHSA State Golf Tournament!

Wyatt finished tied for 44th place out of 112 of the top 1A golfers in Illinois. That is an impressive accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of him!

After the tournament, I had a chance to ask Wyatt a few questions about his experience. When asked how much time he spends working on his game during the offseason, he estimated 2–3 hours a day, seven days a week. While we see the impressive results on the course, it’s important to remember the time, effort, and dedication that go into reaching this level. Wyatt is a great example of how hard work can pay off.

I also asked what he enjoyed most about the weekend. He said he really enjoyed spending time with some of the other golfers before teeing off on the first day. For Wyatt, the anticipation of competing at State was one of the highlights. His favorite memory on the course? Making his first birdie on the third hole of day one!

We hope Wyatt was able to soak in the experience, enjoy the weekend, and take pride in everything he accomplished.

Congratulations, Wyatt! We’re proud of you and the work you put in to get here.

Go Hawks!
22 days ago, Brian Britton
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Today, Hawk Nation sent one of our own off to State!

There’s something special about being part of a small-town school. When one of our own gets the opportunity to do something special, we come together to support him/her.

This morning, all of our Fall athletes — from middle school through high school — lined the sidewalk outside the high school to give Wyatt Martin a proper send-off as he heads to Bloomington for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. (Video posted below.)

The golf clap was followed by a little AC/DC, and then Wyatt headed out with his grandparents, who are driving him up to Bloomington for his first practice round. His mom, Ashley, and dad, Craig, will meet them there. The family is doing their best to keep everything just like they did for the sectional tournament — same routine, same preparation, nothing to throw Wyatt off.

Coach Stielow will be up there with Wyatt throughout the tournament, offering a few pointers, helping him prepare, and most importantly, helping him keep those nerves under control and enjoy the experience.

From the entire Meridian athletic family — we’re proud of you, Wyatt. Go represent Meridian and enjoy every minute of it!

Good luck at State!

Go Hawks!

Video and pictures are courtesy of Meridian Yearbook. They do a fantastic job!

https://youtu.be/E3282NeG5eY
24 days ago, Brian Britton
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WYATT IS GOING TO STATE!

What a day for Wyatt Martin!

Wyatt fired a 74 today at the IHSA 1A Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course, finishing tied for 6th place and earning a spot in the IHSA State Golf Tournament!

Wyatt will compete at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on Friday and Saturday, with a practice round on Thursday.

Wyatt becomes just the second boy in Meridian history to qualify for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. That is a BIG deal!

Congratulations, Wyatt! We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at State!

Go Hawks!
27 days ago, Brian Britton
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2026 MERIDIAN HOMECOMING!

What a day to be a Hawk!

Our Homecoming morning kicked off with our 8:00 AM Hawk Nation Student Tailgate Breakfast, where students gathered for some food, music, and fun before cheering on our football team.

From our Couch Club bringing the energy, to our student-created broadcast crew calling the action, to Hawk Nation filling the stands and cheering on our undefeated team, the Homecoming atmosphere was something special!

A special shoutout to all of our students who helped make today memorable, including our 2026 Homecoming Court!

Meridian 2026 Homecoming Court:

Mini-King: Davis Copenbarger
Mini-Queen: Emery Hight

Freshman Attendants
Zada Dudley
Ella Hilton
Jackson Manon
Daiishawn Sloan

Sophomore Attendants
Addison Marion
Maggie Smithers
Jaxson Craft
Lucas Roberts

Junior Attendants
Maddie Briggs
Elin Markham
Brody Britton
Wyatt Martin

Senior Candidates
Molly Burgess
Reese Cramm
Charlotte Pritts
Isaac Hanson
Drew Smithers
Grady Stock

2026 Homecoming King: Carter Miller
2026 Homecoming Queen: Taylor Kraft

We even had our own broadcast crew at Homecoming today! A few of our students took it upon themselves to create their own sideline announcing crew and bring a little extra excitement to an already unforgettable Saturday.

Love seeing our students take initiative, have fun, and find their own ways to support our Hawks!

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their support, and helped make this such a great day for Meridian.

A 44-40 Homecoming victory, an undefeated 7-0 football team, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. This is what Hawk Nation is all about! GO HAWKS!
29 days ago, Brian Britton
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HAWK NATION — WE NEED YOU TONIGHT!

What a week it has been at Meridian! From Boys Volleyball and Powder Puff to our Homecoming Assembly filled with games, laughter, and school spirit, our students have made this week one to remember.

Tonight, we want to take that spirit beyond the school walls and into our community!

We are calling on all of Meridian to come out and line the streets for our Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30 PM!

The parade will be escorted out of the school by our community first responders, travel down Wall Street, turn at Whit's End onto Front Street, then turn onto Glenn Street before heading back to Wall Street and finishing at the school.

Our fall athletes, students, coaches, and organizations will be out celebrating, and we want them to see the community that stands behind them.

Tomorrow, our football team takes on Pawnee at 11:00 AM. Our students have planned a Homecoming Tailgate Breakfast, and the day will continue with football, friends, and the Homecoming Dance.

But first, let's show our kids what it means to be part of Meridian.

You don't have to be a parent, an athlete, or even have a student in school to be part of this. This is OUR community, and our kids deserve to see us show up for them.

Bring the family. Find a spot along the route. Wave, cheer, and help us make some memories.

Let's fill the streets with Green and White!

These Fall athletic program pictures are courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.

GO HAWKS!
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
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A special group of Meridian athletes came together today, and wanted to mix them together for a reason.

Both our softball and baseball teams made it to their Regional Championship games this Fall season. While neither team came away with the championship, both teams competed in high-stakes games and gave themselves a good chance to win.

These are some of the experiences we hope our student/athletes carry with them. The next time they find themselves in a big game, a big moment, a new activity, or a challenging situation in life, they can look back and know they have been there before. They know what it feels like to show up, compete, handle the pressure, and give their best.

This picture is just a small sample of the great kids and teams we have at Meridian. We are proud of every one of them and everything they have accomplished. (Unfortunately we were not able to catch each player for the pic.)

We wish them all the best of luck as they move on to their next sport, activity, and challenge. Keep putting yourself in these moments. Keep competing. Keep giving your best. Hawk Nation is behind you.

Go Hawks! 

#Meridianproud
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After 33 years of service to the Meridian School District, Mr. Hurelbrink is retiring at the end of the year. As such, we are accepting applications for the high school principal position, which will begin with the 2027-2028 school year.

https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/155661/High-School-Principal/job-details
about 1 month ago, Shane Gordon
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PACK THE PLACE TONIGHT!

The Lady Hawks take on Nokomis tonight, and we need Hawk Nation to fill the gym and bring the energy!

JV gets things started at 6:00 PM, followed by varsity. Come out, make some noise, and support our girls!

Also, don’t forget about the LaGondola Dinner before the match!

Dinner will be available starting at 5:30 PM in the HS Great Hall. The dinner is open to everyone, including our visiting fans, and will be served until the food is sold out.

All proceeds from the dinner will go toward Meridian’s Post Prom!

And it’s a busy night at Meridian! Our soccer team hosts MacArthur at 4:30 PM. If you can, come out and support our Hawks there before heading over to the gym for Pack the Place!

Let’s fill the gym and support our girls tonight!

The Photo Credit in this graphic belongs to Chad Mitchell Photography.
about 2 months ago, Brian Britton
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PACK THE PLACE NIGHT!

Thursday, September 10th, we need YOU in the stands as the Hawks take on Nokomis!

Come out, bring the family, and help us PACK THE PLACE as we cheer on our volleyball team!

LaGondola Dinner
Dinner will be available starting at 5:30 PM in the HS Great Hall. The dinner is open to everyone — including our visiting fans! We will serve until the food is sold out.

All proceeds from the dinner will go toward Meridian’s Post Prom!

Check out the flyer for dinner options and pricing, and make plans to join us for a great night of volleyball, food, and school spirit!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
Volleyball
LaGondola Dinner — 5:30 PM
PACK THE PLACE!

Let’s fill the gym and make it a great night for our Hawks!
about 2 months ago, Brian Britton
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FOOTBALL TIME CHANGE

Friday’s football game vs. CGB will now kick off at 7:30 PM.

The later start will allow things to cool down a bit before kickoff. We’ll see you Friday night!
about 2 months ago, Brian Britton
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ATHLETICS SCHEDULE UPDATES — SEPTEMBER 1–5

Due to the extreme heat this week, we have made several changes to athletic schedules. Please take note of the updated game times and cancellations below.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Tuesday, Sept. 1
@ Monticello
7:00 PM--No B innings
Bus: 4:30 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 2
@ Mount Zion
7:00 PM--No B innings
Bus time: TBD

Friday, Sept. 4
@ Decatur Catholic
4:30 PM--This game and time is still TBD

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL

Tuesday, Sept. 1
vs. Monticello — HOME
7:00 PM--No B innings

Wednesday, Sept. 2 (8th Grade Night)
vs. Sullivan — HOME
6:30 PM--No B innings

Thursday, Sept. 3
vs. AO — HOME
6:30 PM--No B innings

VOLLEYBALL

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES THIS WEEK

Tuesday, Sept. 1
@ Monticello
6:00 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 2
@ Cerro Gordo
6:00 PM

Thursday, Sept. 3
vs. AO — HOME
6:00 PM

Saturday, Sept. 5 — TOURNAMENTS
• Varsity: Sullivan Tournament — 9:00 AM
• JV: St. Teresa Tournament — 9:00 AM

FOOTBALL

Tuesday, Sept. 1
at Pawnee
6:30 PM
Bus time: 4:50 PM

Friday, Sept. 4
vs. Cerro Gordo — HOME
7:00 PM
No change at this time

SOCCER

No matches the remainder of this week.

Soccer players should stay tuned for updates regarding practice times, as those may change due to the heat.

GOLF

Tuesday, Sept. 1
Match at Windsor--CANCELED


Thursday, Sept. 3
Match in Pana--STILL BEING EVALUATED--DECISION WILL BE MADE THURSDAY MORNING BY PANA


We appreciate everyone's flexibility and understanding as we make adjustments.

Parents, please continue to watch SportsYou for additional updates and practice time changes as conditions change.

2 months ago, Brian Britton
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