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Meridian CUSD #15 - Notice of 4th Quarter Changes for the 2020-21 School Year Parents and Guardians of Meridian School District Students: The goal of the Meridian CUSD #15 Administrative Team and Board of Education is to provide students with the best possible educational environment while considering the numerous factors that play a part in this as a result... READ MORE >

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MES Quarantined Remote Learner Information Students will need to check-in each day using Morning Meeting/Announcements in Google Classroom.Students will need to check Google Classroom each day for daily instruction/work/assignments.Students will need to complete any work and assignments posted on Google Classroom each day. Unless otherwise noted, assignments will... READ MORE >

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MES School Information for In-person Learners The first day of student attendance for all learners is Monday, August 31. Our school hours are 8:00 am - 1:50pm grades 1 - 5; and 8-11am for Kindergarten. Sanitation and the health and safety of our students and staff is a top priority. We will work to teach our students social distancing and ways to be healthy... READ MORE >

2020-2021 Meridian School Calendar (Revised on 8/10/20) August 3 Registration for Transfer & Move-in Students (8:00 am - 2:00 pm) 6 Registration for Current Meridian Students (10:00 am - 6:00 pm) 24-28 Teacher Institute Day - Remote Learning Planning Day 31 1st Day of Student Attendance September ... READ MORE >

MES Back to School Information 20-21 - Revised Kindergarten - we will have classroom visits available for kindergarten students. One parent and the student may come in and visit the room to bring supplies during the designated time set up. Masks must be worn and social distancing maintained while in the building. This is optional, and students are welcome to... READ MORE >

Meridian Elementary School 2020-2021 Remote Learning Guidelines Students who will be remote learning at the beginning of the school year may come in on Friday, August 28th between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to pick up textbooks and Chromebooks. If you wish to check out a chromebook, it will be a $30 rental fee and you will need to complete a user agreement. If you... READ MORE >

Awards Video - https://drive.google.com/file/...2019/2020 Meridian Elementary School Awards Awards are based on our first 3 quarters of the school year. Awards are given out for perfect attendance, High (all A’s) and regular honor roll(all A’s & B’s) for all three quarters, and top AR reader in each class 2nd grade - 5th grade. Perfect Attendance - Brady... READ MORE >

Dear MES parents: Yesterday, Mr. Pygott sent out an email regarding the end of the year timeline for Meridian CUSD #15. The dates Mr. Pygott noted are listed below. April 20-May 8 - Continuation of remote learningMay 8 - last day for new instructionMay 11 - 18 Remote Learning days for students to make up work. No new instructionMay 18 - School closes at 3pm... READ MORE >

Proud to announce that the Meridian Elementary students raised $5364.51 for the American Heart Association. To the parents, family members, and friends Thank you for all your donations. READ MORE >

We are sad to report that in light of current circumstances our family nights scheduled for March 17th and 18th are cancelled. We will work to take pictures of our students’ art work and post those on social media. The book fair will still be held during the school day. Students may bring money to school to shop on Tues, Wed, and Thursday mornings. Monday will... READ MORE >

The Meridian School District will hold Kindergarten screening for the 2020/2021 school year on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound. You may make an appointment by calling 692-2535 beginning on March 16th. Please bring your child’s certified birth certificate and 2 forms verifying residency with you to your appointment. The... READ MORE >

Fifth Grade students have been learning about catastrophic events in history. They learned how this event impacted society and why it was defined as catastrophic. Students worked with teammates to come up with a fun and interesting way to share this information with their classmates. This could have been through a newscast, creating a model, using drawings,... READ MORE >

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Meridian Elementary School teachers choose one student from each classroom for Student of the Month. Students were chosen based on the character traits of being kind, being respectful, being safe, and being responsible. Congratulations to our February Students of the Month: Kind. – Jerzee Grider, Ella Sheets, McKinley Black, Harper McGuire 1st – Eli Thomas,... READ MORE >

The School Safety Drill Act was amended this school year requiring school districts to develop threat assessment protocols and threat assessment teams. The intent of the new requirement is to ensure that procedures are in place by school districts to adequately document threats towards others and threat of self-harm in a manner consistent with other public... READ MORE >

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Congratulations to our Meridian Elementary School January Students of the Month: Kind. – Kaesyn Reynolds, Madelyn Craft, Madison Fisher, Remi Bolt 1st – Myah Bingaman, Evan Crutchfield, Braelynn Hott, Kaia Arndt 2nd – Jakoby Brilley, Elana Lee, Piper Canaday 3rd – Brena Descaro, Addison Marion, Kellen McGuire 4th – Josh Mayes, Reed Young, Wyatt... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month:Kind. – Noah Hall, Aubrey Bardfield, Molly Kraft, Jack Peck 1st – Aubrey Frieden, Max Moyer, Hudson Noland, Charlotte Patient 2nd – Caitlin Burgess, Ellen Hilton, Attison McNeely 3rd – Audrey Mclain, Jaxson Craft, Rosarita Rambo 4th – Amelia Flack, McKynlee Kapchinske, Alexia Donovan 5th... READ MORE >

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MES November Students of the Month - 2019 Kind. – Caleb Smithers, Bryley Booth, Emersyn Wells, Elexia Davis 1st – Mila Woolington, William Pistorius, Qwyn South-Wagahoff, Brayden Moretti 2nd – Brynlee Henderson, Lexi Metzger, Emma Mitchell 3rd – RaeLynn Selby, Cheyenne Mudd, Bella Nelson 4th – Landon Southerland, Emerson Wurster, Zander... READ MORE >

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This year, Fifth grade classes have been helping out our Kindergarten friends in academic subjects and have developed a relationship that has both Kindergarten students and Fifth students looking forward to Fridays. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our MES October Students of the Month: Kind. – Elaina Kater, Wiley Rhodes, Henry Roush, ZoeyBell Brilley 1st – Natalie VanScyoc, Briley Conder, Ava Rigsby, Braelynn Hott 2nd – Zada Dudley, Landri Rowcliff, Matthew Pritts 3rd – Corbin Neihart, Cash Beasley, Beckham Bardfield 4th – Eleanor Moyer, Trenton Dowdy, Kaci Hayes ... READ MORE >

Fifth Grade students became engineers as they worked in teams to create an interactive game using cardboard and tape.To test the product we brought in the "experts." Our Kindergarten buddies gave the engineers a "thumbs up" as they tested and played the games for a fun afternoon.Fifth grade loves their buddies! READ MORE >

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Fifth Grade Students were given a "problem" on Friday afternoon that required them to, not only use an "Engineering Process" but for them to actually be the engineers to build an "Apple Trapper." This problem stemmed from a problem of not being able to reach apples in higher places of an apple tree.The steps students used in this process were the following:1.... READ MORE >

Meridian Elementary School teachers choose one student from each classroom for Student of the Month. Students were chosen based on the character traits of being kind, being respectful, being safe, and being responsible. Congratulations to our September Students of the Month: Kind. – Jennings Beasley, Elizabeth Noland, Wren Pfeiffer, Laura Nottingham 1st... READ MORE >

Fifth Grade students tackled another problem solving activity this week when they learned that Harry, a very curious class mascot made from a large pom pom and goggly eyes had climbed on a perch to view the class but the perch was in a dangerous location.In order to help Harry to remain safe, students were instructed to build a sturdy perch for their beloved mascot... READ MORE >

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On the first day of school, the fifth grade students didn't waste any time jumping into a fun routine.Students were split up into groups of 4 or 5 with a goal and challenge in mind. Each team was instructed to build the tallest structure using only spaghetti noodles, marshmallows, tape, and string, but the catch was they had a budget of $800.00 to spend on the... READ MORE >

THE MASONS OF ILLINOIS HAVE A CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES LIKE YOURS. (THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE TO PARENTS) __________________________________________________________________________ This program is called the ILLINOIS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM (IL CHIP) and is sponsored by the Freemasons of Illinois in conjunction with the... READ MORE >

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This year’s Spring Music Program titled, “Kid Flix” will feature the students from 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. The program will be held on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Meridian High School Gymnasium. Students will need to arrive by 6:20 and go directly to their teachers in the bleachers. Students are to wear nice clothing for this concert. We have been... READ MORE >

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April Students of the Month Kind. – Clint Rambo, Eli Thomas, Hudson Noland, Lillyann Harris 1st – Abigail Sadowski, McKenzie Shingleton, Cayden Mudd 2nd – Juliet Childers, Morgan Logan, Hannah Kraft 3rd – Alyssa Meisenhelter, Olivia Pistorius, Matayah Bach 4th – Wylee Grider, Avery Candaday, Tina Mendenhall, Emily Moma 5th – Jason... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Meridian Elementary School Contig winners. The following students will now advance to the County Contig Tournament to be held Friday, April 12th at Mt.Zion Intermediate. 4th grade winners – Bryce Brown, Emily Moma, Taylor Kater, and Charlotte Pritts. 5th grade winners- Kendall Chumbley, Alayna Bickel, Cierra Bliesner, and Katelyn Smith. ... READ MORE >

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Meridian Elementary School teachers choose one student from each classroom for Student of the Month. Students were chosen based on the character traits of being kind, being respectful, being safe, and being responsible. Congratulations to our March Students of the Month: Kind. – Pierce Cramm, Briley Conder, Ian Flack, Aubrey Frieden 1st – Hunter Crutchfield,... READ MORE >

Meridian School District will hold preschool screenings for next year on March 28th and 29th. If you live in the Meridian school district and have a child who will be 3 years of age by September 1st, 2019, they are eligible to be screened for this free program. Screening will take place at Meridian Elementary School located at 509 Lewis St. in Blue Mound. Screening... READ MORE >

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Meridian Elementary School teachers choose one student from each classroom for Student of the Month. Students were chosen based on the character traits of being kind, being respectful, being safe, and being responsible. Congratulations to our February Students of the Month: Kind. – Paislee Thomas, Lauren Lester, William Pistorius, Braelynn Hott 1st – JT... READ MORE >

Every teacher's goal is to empower students to think "outside the box." I like to present the curriculum as the "What" but love it when my students engage and figure out the "How." I couldn't be more happy with this young man taking a learned strategy and tweeking it to fit his needs. This is when the the fun in teaching begins! READ MORE >

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Congratulations to our Meridian Elementary School January Students of the Month Kind. – Mila Woolington, Ruby Major, Brayden Moretti, Ronan Henne 1st – Aleeah Masters, Brynlee Henderson, Khloe Leffler 2nd – Evan Sutton, Jaxson Craft, Cash Beasley 3rd – Kaci Hayes, Emerson Wurster, Joshuwa Mayes 4th – Drew Smithers, Javin Lawson, Bronson... READ MORE >

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MES December Students of the Month Kind. – Ava Rigsby, Addison Parker, Myah Bingaman, Max Moyer 1st – Isabella Durbin, Emma Mitchell, Landri Rowcliff 2nd – Jillian Woods, Alex Kraft, Adilyn Mense 3rd – Aedan Crutchfield, Alexia Donovan, Trenton Dowdy 4th – Mariah Wallace, Josh Tackett, Alexis Woods, Paige True 5th – Katelyn Clapp,... READ MORE >

Mrs. Rambo's students love STEM projects and we are learning on so many levels. STEM is definitely a hit that is used across all subjects. The following explains why?After reading a simple picture book, "Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm" our engineering skills became alive. Our experimental science activity led to so many questions. Our questions led to researching... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as November Students of the Month by their teacher for showing the character traits of being safe, being respectful, and being responsible. Congratulations! Kindergarten – Elijah Danbury, Natalie VanScyoc, Ethan Perry, Kaia Arndt 1st – Lexi Metzger, Ka’Liyah Brown, Matthew Pritts 2nd – Nevaeh... READ MORE >

Students were given a task of building a table using no tools and a limited amount of material.Students were asked to build a table with 12 inches of masking tape, 1 8X12 piece of cardboard, and 8 sheets of newspaper. They were asked to work in teams of 4 with a scenario of working for NASA and having nothing but the material provided to complete the mission.The... READ MORE >

MES Red Ribbon Week Activities October 29th - November 2nd Monday -Life is your Journey, Travel Drug-Free- Travel Day (dress up like you are traveling or a tourist) Tuesday -Have the power to be drug free- wear Super Hero clothing Wednesday -Say Boo to Drugs - wear costumes during halloween parade Thursday- "RED"y to Live a Drug Free Life - wear Red Friday -... READ MORE >

MES HALLOWEEN PARADE & CLASSROOM PARTIES - Wednesday, October 31st Meridian Elementary School will hold a Halloween parade and classroom parties on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. The parade will begin at 8:30am in the gym. Guests are welcome and should report directly to the gym bleachers that morning. Classroom parties will be after the parade. Students... READ MORE >

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MES October Students of the Month Kindergarten – Brody Johnson, Alexis Webster, Levi Henderson, Aiden Marion 1st – Ella Hilton, William Flemming, Zada Dudley 2nd – Addison Marion, Rosarita Rambo, Logan Lott 3rd – Zander Thomas, Jacob Peck, Eleanor Moyer 4th – Charlotte Pritts, Jonas Henderson, Taylor Kraft, Peyton Stolte 5th – Braden... READ MORE >

Meridian Schools to Present Veterans Day Program The Meridian School District cordially invites all veterans to the Meridian High School Gymnasium on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 9:00 am for a Veterans Day Program. The program will include performances from the students at Meridian Elementary School, Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School to honor... READ MORE >

Students were introduced to STEM for the first time and we didn't start out slow. We jumped right into a project concerning how to code. Students "explored" on day one with questions: "What makes the mouse complete a series of events? How far does the mouse go as a step? How do I make the mouse go forward, backward, right and left? How do I make the mouse do a... READ MORE >

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Meridian Elementary September Students of the Month Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as September Students of the Month by their teacher for showing the character traits of being safe, being respectful, and being responsible. Congratulations! Kindergarten – Brylee Britton, McKenna Johnson, Charlie Patient, Behr Tippit 1st –... READ MORE >

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A BIG thank you to our Meridian families and community members for your generous school supply donations! MES is well-stocked and equipped to meet student and classroom needs thanks to you! READ MORE >

There is no power currently at Meridian Elementary School due to a downed power pole/line. The power is expected to be out for the rest of the school day. All students are safe and we plan on keeping school open on the regular dismissal schedule. Parents may pick up their children early if they would prefer to do so. If you have additional questions you may call... READ MORE >

MES is currently accepting donations of school supplies to be stored in the event that a student need arises. Some of the most-needed supplies include Crayola markers/crayons/colored pencils, pink erasers, glue bottles, pocket folders, dry erase markers, spiral notebooks, and inexpensive adult-sized tshirts that can be worn over clothing for art class. If you are... READ MORE >

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Mrs. Rambo's Third Grade Class has been using Skype as a tool in the classroom to learn with other students from a different school. We have connected with a school in Charlottesville, VA which has become our "sister school." We have learned together with Baker-Butler Elementary students as we have prepared and participated in Design Thinking STEM challenges. ... READ MORE >

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Students are working together as they prepare for their new challenge with sister school Baker-Butler Elementary using Design Thinking skills and STEM. The challenge? The Great Marble Maze. Students are challenged to create a marble maze with an identified starting point and a hole at the finish. By manually operating the box, the marble must be able to maneuver... READ MORE >

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Congratulations to our MES April Students of the Month: Kindergarten – Isabella Thornell, Hayden Crist, Kenzie Shingleton 1st – Raelynn Selby, Cheyenne Mudd, Juliet Childers 2nd – Kaci Hayes, Nathan Lester, Trenton Dowdy 3rd – Jayden Peck, Peyton Stolte, Ella Jostes 4th – Sean O’Dear, Nora Roush, Alana Olinger 5th – Kyle Miller, Will... READ MORE >

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This year’s Spring Music Program titled, “Disney: The Movies, The Music,” will feature the students from Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. The program will be held on Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Meridian High School Gymnasium. Students will need to arrive by 6:20 and go directly to their teachers in the bleachers. Students are to wear nice clothing... READ MORE >

Students are learning following written directions, working together, learning through mistakes, but most of all, having fun.Students are working on building a Monster Chopper through a STEM program from ISU. The Choppers came in a box with all the materials needed to build the project and a set of instructions. We hope to have the Choppers put together in a... READ MORE >

I love how the class actively participates in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) as they are preparing for PARCC. Makes me proud to witness students apply the skills learned this year to attack problem solving, test taking and hands on activities. READ MORE >

3rd-5th graders will participate in PARCC testing April 4th – April 13th. Students will take a total of 8 tests – 4 English/reading and 4 math. We will take one test a day. A more detailed testing schedule with specific grade level testing days will be provided by teachers, along with an explanation of our testing incentives. Please try to avoid appointments and... READ MORE >

Learning about electricity thru a program from Illinois State University called SMART GRID In October, Mrs. Barringer introduced me to a program from ISU called Smart Grid. We were trained upon use of how Electric Companies use a grid board to control where the electricity will travel. The benefits from this program are amazing as you watch the learning taking... READ MORE >

2018 Meridian JH Girls’ Basketball On Wednesday April 11th at 6:00 p.m. there will be a meeting regarding JH girls’ basketball for the fall season of 2018. We will meet in the cafeteria of the middle school in Macon. We ask that any current 5th, 6th and 7th grade girls that might be interested in playing next season, to attend along with a parent. With the... READ MORE >

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Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!!Kindergarten – Bentley Whitmire, Abby Sadowski, Hunter Crutchfield 1st – Kolbi Swarms, Corbin Neihart, Kellen McGuire 2nd – McKynlee Kapchinske, Emerson Wurster, Akiri Swearinger 3rd – Charlotte Pritts, Mariah Wallace, Liam Dunker 4th – Ted Jones, Lilly Klinger, Hailey Coffman 5th – Mia... READ MORE >

Our school book fair will be held March 12th-15th. We will also have family nights on the 13th & 15th from 5-7pm – families may attend either night. Family nights will include the book fair in the gym, art show in the gym lobby, Lagondola meals in the cafeteria, family reading night Tuesday in the library, 2nd grade reading fair story boards in the 1st/2nd... READ MORE >

Prek Screenings for the 2018/19 school year will be held March 28th & 29th. You may call the school office beginning March 12th to make an appointment. If you are currently in Prek, you do not need rescreened. Kindergarten screenings will be held on Thurs. April 12th. You may call the school office beginning March 26th to make an appointment. Ifyou are currently... READ MORE >

Students will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart in PE. We will have a kick off assembly on Tues, Feb. 20th. Jump Rope for Heart is a national education and fundraising program jointly sponsored by SHAPE America and the American Heart Association. It promotes physical education and provides children with knowledge of heart disease and stroke while raising... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our February Students of the Month: Kindergarten – Aleeah Masters, Emma Mitchell, Harlee Grider 1st – Brena Descaro, Olivia Ventress, Cooper Tangney 2nd – Riley Hayes, Delaney Frieden, Reed Young 3rd – Taylor Kraft, Carly Pritchard, Javin Lawson 4th – Grace Gorden, Eva Snow, Carson Ryan 5th – Leona Chavis-Hill,... READ MORE >