Exciting day in the MES Library!! We have the 1st shipment of some wonderful new books and series that will be added to our collection. We can't wait for the kids to start checking them out. 📚
Today we celebrated Pam's retirement!
It’s Walk-A-Thon time! This is the only fundraiser the PTO ask our students at MES to do for the entire year!
The funds raised by this event pays for field trips, assemblies, extra room supplies, technology needs, field day, and other fun activities for our students.
Between now and Sept. 8th students are asked to seek out donations for their Walk-A-Thon school fundraiser. All donations need turned in by Sept. 8th. Contributions towards Walk-A-Thon can be cash, check (payable to Meridian Elementary PTO) or online at
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/walkathon216
Our Little Hawks playgroup and activities will be starting up soon!! Check out the newsletter for details on our September events!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TmQQliY57494Zz1LZt-lKbvC8HQB9IZBbby2JKOPTbQ/edit?usp=sharing
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