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
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
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!
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!
GO GET ’EM, WYATT!
Meridian Junior Wyatt Martin is on the course today at the IHSA Class 1A Monticello Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana!
After shooting a 79 at the regional, Wyatt is competing for a chance to advance to the IHSA State Finals.
Stay focused, Wyatt, and enjoy the moment! We’re behind you all the way!
Go Hawks!
Meridian Junior Wyatt Martin is on the course today at the IHSA Class 1A Monticello Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana!
After shooting a 79 at the regional, Wyatt is competing for a chance to advance to the IHSA State Finals.
Stay focused, Wyatt, and enjoy the moment! We’re behind you all the way!
Go Hawks!
Here is this week's athletic schedule for the HS.
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!
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!
HAWKS WIN! 7-0!
What a Saturday at Meridian! Our football boys battled their way to a 44-40 Homecoming victory over a very good Pawnee team, keeping our undefeated season rolling at 7-0!
A beautiful day, a great Homecoming atmosphere, and a game that had a little bit of everything. It was a back-and-forth battle right down to the wire, and exactly the kind of Saturday football game you hope for.
A huge thank you to all of our community members, students, families, and alumni who stepped up and got loud to support our boys. The energy around our football program and our school was something special today. This is what Hawk Nation is all about!
Our team continues to show tremendous heart, resilience, and determination. We are proud of the way these guys continue to compete and represent our school.
The job isn't finished!
Next up, we travel to Martinsville for a Saturday night matchup at 6:00 PM. Let's keep this thing rolling!
7-0. One team. One community.
GO HAWKS!
What a Saturday at Meridian! Our football boys battled their way to a 44-40 Homecoming victory over a very good Pawnee team, keeping our undefeated season rolling at 7-0!
A beautiful day, a great Homecoming atmosphere, and a game that had a little bit of everything. It was a back-and-forth battle right down to the wire, and exactly the kind of Saturday football game you hope for.
A huge thank you to all of our community members, students, families, and alumni who stepped up and got loud to support our boys. The energy around our football program and our school was something special today. This is what Hawk Nation is all about!
Our team continues to show tremendous heart, resilience, and determination. We are proud of the way these guys continue to compete and represent our school.
The job isn't finished!
Next up, we travel to Martinsville for a Saturday night matchup at 6:00 PM. Let's keep this thing rolling!
7-0. One team. One community.
GO HAWKS!
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!
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!
The Macon campus will be running an alternate bell schedule tomorrow morning to accommodate the planned Homecoming festivities! Don't forget - The entire district (K-12) will dismiss from Macon following the District Assembly tomorrow afternoon. Because of this, students may arrive home earlier than anticipated.
Please Note the Following for Friday's Dismissal -
*MMS/MHS students will begin dismissing at 2:10 p.m. to either get to their bus, meet their pick up, or start walking home. Once all HS/MS students are on their way, we will begin organizing the MES students for dismissal.
*All bus riders (k-12) will be picked up from the MMS entrance (Door #3). MES students will be escorted to buses.
*MMS/MHS car riders will be picked up from the MHS entrance (Door #13). Cars picking up MMS/MHS students should enter AND exit from the north drive near the football and softball fields. The south drive will be blocked off for MES car riders.
There will be staff members in the lot to help the flow of traffic, but please remember to not use the south drive (between the building and the baseball field) as it will be blocked off for MES car pick up. Through traffic will not be permitted until we begin loading MES students.
What a day for Wyatt Martin!
Wyatt fired an impressive 79 yesterday at the IHSA Class 1A Macon (Meridian) Regional, earning himself a spot in the Class 1A Sectional!
He will compete Monday, October 5, at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana. Congratulations, Wyatt, and best of luck as you continue your postseason run!
We also want to recognize the rest of our boys' golf team for their hard work, commitment, and effort throughout the season. We are proud of the way these Hawks have represented Meridian!
Great work, gentlemen! Go Hawks!
Team photo courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
Wyatt fired an impressive 79 yesterday at the IHSA Class 1A Macon (Meridian) Regional, earning himself a spot in the Class 1A Sectional!
He will compete Monday, October 5, at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana. Congratulations, Wyatt, and best of luck as you continue your postseason run!
We also want to recognize the rest of our boys' golf team for their hard work, commitment, and effort throughout the season. We are proud of the way these Hawks have represented Meridian!
Great work, gentlemen! Go Hawks!
Team photo courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
Girls Golf Season Comes to an End!
Our girls wrapped up their season today with a great day at the IHSA Regional at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon.
We’re proud of these ladies and the effort, improvement, and commitment they showed throughout the season. Thank you for representing Meridian Athletics with pride!
Great season, Hawks!
Our girls wrapped up their season today with a great day at the IHSA Regional at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon.
We’re proud of these ladies and the effort, improvement, and commitment they showed throughout the season. Thank you for representing Meridian Athletics with pride!
Great season, Hawks!
MHS has a couple of coaching opportunities for the upcoming spring!
Career Exploration Comes to Life at Meridan High School!
Meridan High School students are getting hands-on with the future through the Transfr VR program! Thanks to a Workforce Development grant, 10 VR headsets are giving students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in experiences featuring 60+ careers across medical fields, skilled trades, community services, and more.
Through a partnership with Macon-Piatt ROE #39, Instructional Coach Crystal Hoadley visits classrooms to guide students through these interactive career experiences and help them discover new possibilities.
So, if your student comes home saying they learned how to replace a knee or repaired a communication tower more than 100 feet in the air today… believe them! 😄
The future of career exploration is here—and our students are experiencing it firsthand!
Meridan High School students are getting hands-on with the future through the Transfr VR program! Thanks to a Workforce Development grant, 10 VR headsets are giving students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in experiences featuring 60+ careers across medical fields, skilled trades, community services, and more.
Through a partnership with Macon-Piatt ROE #39, Instructional Coach Crystal Hoadley visits classrooms to guide students through these interactive career experiences and help them discover new possibilities.
So, if your student comes home saying they learned how to replace a knee or repaired a communication tower more than 100 feet in the air today… believe them! 😄
The future of career exploration is here—and our students are experiencing it firsthand!
Homecoming week kicks off tomorrow for Hawk Nation!
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the HS.
HAWKS FOOTBALL, 6-0
Our football team improved to 6-0 on the season with a win over Unity Christian last night!
Now we turn our attention to Homecoming Week as we welcome Pawnee to town next Saturday, October 3rd, for an 11:00 AM kickoff.
Let’s keep it rolling, Hawks! See you there!!
Go Hawks!
Our football team improved to 6-0 on the season with a win over Unity Christian last night!
Now we turn our attention to Homecoming Week as we welcome Pawnee to town next Saturday, October 3rd, for an 11:00 AM kickoff.
Let’s keep it rolling, Hawks! See you there!!
Go Hawks!
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
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
Our golf team had a great day at the CIC Tournament on Tuesday at the Moweaqua Golf Course!
We want to give a special shoutout to Wyatt Martin, who finished 3rd overall by shooting a 77 and earned an All-Conference spot!
We are proud of the hard work from our entire team throughout the season. We’re nearing the finish line with just one match left before our golfers take part in the Regional next week.
Stay tuned to see who advances out of the Regional! Go Hawks!
We want to give a special shoutout to Wyatt Martin, who finished 3rd overall by shooting a 77 and earned an All-Conference spot!
We are proud of the hard work from our entire team throughout the season. We’re nearing the finish line with just one match left before our golfers take part in the Regional next week.
Stay tuned to see who advances out of the Regional! Go Hawks!
These two boys are at it again!
This time, Joe Strohkirch and Keaton Arndt took 3rd place in yesterday’s Macon County Bass Fishing Tournament!
We are so proud of these two and all the hard work they continue to put in.
Special thanks to Coach Ralston and boat captain Devin Arndt for helping put these boys in spots to be successful.
Great work, Joe and Keaton! Go Hawks!
This time, Joe Strohkirch and Keaton Arndt took 3rd place in yesterday’s Macon County Bass Fishing Tournament!
We are so proud of these two and all the hard work they continue to put in.
Special thanks to Coach Ralston and boat captain Devin Arndt for helping put these boys in spots to be successful.
Great work, Joe and Keaton! Go Hawks!
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
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/155661/High-School-Principal/job-details
Hawk Volleyball gets the win!
The girls picked up a nice win tonight over Eisenhower! Great job by the team continuing to compete and work hard.
Next up, the Hawks travel to Clinton on Thursday.
Go Hawks!
The girls picked up a nice win tonight over Eisenhower! Great job by the team continuing to compete and work hard.
Next up, the Hawks travel to Clinton on Thursday.
Go Hawks!
