Our Little Hawks playgroup and activities will be starting up soon!! Check out the newsletter for details on our September events!
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Third graders learned about pollination and acted as bees for their paper flowers!🐝🌸🌷🌹🌺💐
Monday we welcomed our Pre-K students to school!!
It was great to see our new Superintendant Dr. Shane Gordon in our building. He was eager to meet all the kiddos and introduce himself.
It's hot, hot, hot!!! Second graders put crayons to the test against the heat.
Pre-K Back to School Night
Picture Day - Tues. Sept. 5th
Twas the night before school and all through the district, little Hawks were stirring to ready for bed. In hopes that the school bus to their home soon would be led.
The parents were elated, all giddy with joy. With visions of quiet homes that soon would deploy.
All the teachers and school staff were ready for what awaits, with promise that a great school year will be their fate.
When in the morning there rose such a clatter, moms and dads arose to see what's the matter. When what did their wondering eyes did appear, but little boys and girls dressed all in Hawks gear. The kiddos were excited, the parents delighted.
Finally, the first day of school was here!
Welcome back! Make it a great year!
We are Meridian!
We are excited to welcome our new staff to our Meridian Elementary Team. Joining us this school year are: Roger Punches - 5th grade, Jen Thomas - 4th grade, Kailee Stewart - 4th grade, Macie Gillis - special education resource, Amber Hunter - RTI aide, Tayler Dance - school nurse, Keeley Houser - part time speech/language pathologist, Thomas Vaughn - night custodian.
Thank you to Pam Hazlet for almost 32 years of service!! We will miss you! Happy Retirement!
Kona Ice - 8/22 5:30-7:00
MES Back to School Night
The HS football program hosted a camp for JFL this week. The participation numbers were great and the high school players did a great job with the kids. What a great way to build the program.
Meridian 2023-2024 School Registration Information
Meridian on-line registration opens on Tuesday, August 1st. Registration should be completed through our new student management system - TeacherEase (https://www.teacherease.com/common/login.aspx). You should receive an email on July 31st with information to set up your TeacherEase account. Please complete on-line registration by Tuesday, August 8th. If you do not have internet/computer access at home, please call the school to set up a time to come in. A Chromebook will be available to complete online registration in any of the 3 offices (MES/MMS/MHS).
New student registration will be held in-person on Thursday, August 3 from 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please complete registration at the school your child will attend. If you have children in multiple buildings, you can register them all at one school. You must bring proof of residency to register and your child’s birth certificate. Additional residency information can be found here -
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/763499/Residency_Affidavit.pdf
MES School Supply List
Details for Pre-K screening
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.
Job Openings -
Elementary Teacher: Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for an elementary school teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The anticipated opening is for 4th grade. Please send a letter of interest and credentials (resume & copy of transcripts) to Lori Guebert, Principal, Meridian Elementary School, 509 S. Lewis St., Blue Mound, IL 62513 or at guebertl@meridianhawks.net. Application deadline: until the position is filled.
District Custodian: Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for anticipated opening for a 2nd shift custodian at the elementary campus in Blue Mound. Full time; $15.00 an hour; sick/personal/vacation days provided; IMRF and health insurance benefits. Applications and/or letters of interest may be sent to John Enlow, Head of Maintenance, 728 S. Wall St., Macon, IL 62544 (enlowj@meridianhawks.net). Please see the link at the bottom of this page for an application. Application deadline: until the position is filled.
Cook- Macon Campus: Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for a cook at the Macon campus (High school & Middle school) for the 2023-2024 school year. 5.5 hrs a day; 176 days (student attendance days) @ $15.00 an hour. Applications and/or letters of interest may sent to the Meridian CUSD #15 District Office, 728 S. Wall St, PO Box 347, Macon, IL 62544.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS- Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for bus drivers. 4 hours a day minimum at $15.00 an hour. The district pays for training and licensure of candidate. Send application to Meridian CUSD #15 District Office, 728 S. Wall St, PO Box 347, Macon, IL 62544.
A big thank you to the Meridian Ball Association, Meridian Booster Club, and MES PTO for helping to fund our new wall gym mat. It looks great!!
