
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!!


Kona Ice was a hit today! What a fun way to celebrate good behavior on our last day! ❤️











Reminder - Wednesday, May 24th is a 1:50 dismissal and the last day of school. Report cards will be emailed home on Friday. Have a fantastic summer!!

Our 5-22-23 5th grade last Hooray. Great day at the park for 5th Grade!











4th Grade Tacky Tourist Day. 🇺🇸











Senior walk through at MES! Congratulations class of 2023!











The students have been working very hard on their art projects this year and we would love to show you pictures of their work. This year Mrs. Hadowsky has created a Virtual Art Show to display all their work. You can go to her webpage and click on the VIRTUAL ART SHOW at the top or use this link to get there quickly https://sites.google.com/meridianhawks.net/hadowskywebpage/virtual-art-show?authuser=0


Taking advantage of the beautiful weather to do some outdoor math scavenger hunts!






Congratulations to our May Students of the Month!!
Kindergarten - Kiley Schmutz, Daniel Sims, Sadie Hogan, Finn Thomas
1st - Waylon Wilson, Jake Ewell, Annabelle Perry, London Horne
2nd - Dexter King, Tomini Fakunle, Hunter Pierce, Chloe Talley
3rd - Jennings Beasley, Kathryn Stickney, Ella Sheets, Delanie Clark
4th - Aubrey Frieden, Max Moyer, Ava Rigsby
5th - Jaylee Hadden, Bella Durbin, Jack Howland


Kindergarten sight word review stations!






Our 3rd-5th graders did an amazing job at their Spring Music Concert last night. Thank you to Mr. Anderson, MES staff, our custodial crew, and families for making our concert a great success.




Little Hawks had open gym and Kids Soccer Adventure (KSA) with Coach Sef from MidState Soccer Club today!!







