FFA Week and, today, we had some special visitors from Meridian Pre-K. Students had the chance to see the baby chicks, check out the tractors Ag/FFA students drove to school and take part in other activities. Thanks to Mr Brockett and the Ag students for having these future farmers over!
Congratulations to MHS seniors, Maggie P and Hayden B who placed on last week's ACES competition. Hayden finished 3rd in Math and Maggie placed 1st in Physics across all regional divisions. Maggie earned a $1000 scholarship from Lakeland as a result of placing 1st. Great job!
Our girls season unfortunately came to an end with a 54-52 loss to Shelbyville. I cannot say enough about how proud I am of our girls, Coach Woolington and his staff. Tremendous work and effort all year.
Once again, honored to host the IESA 7AA Boy's State Tournament.
MHS would like to thank and recognize Mrs. Johnson for all she does for our students. As we recognize National School Counselor's Week, enough cannot be said about the time and care Mrs. Johnson takes for the betterment of our students and their futures. Thank you, Mrs. Johnson!
PE students learned to Waltz today! Thank you to Mrs. Sparks for coming in to help teach students a little rhythm!!
We encourage all fans at Meridian contests to display positive behavior toward all participants.
Mrs. Rappés Integrated Science classes recently explored the effect of gradient on erosion in the desert. Great to see the hands on work our Science students do on a regular basis
Congratulations to MHS/MMS Athletic Director, Kelley Lucas, who was named the IHSA 2023-24 Girls Track and Field Official of the year. This is a tremendous honor and one that is truly deserved. Aside from serving as our AD, Mrs. Lucas devotes a great deal of her time and energy away from Meridian as an IHSA Track and Field Official. Once again, congratulations Mrs. Lucas on this honor!
We are going to establish a bus stop at the pavilion in Macon (across from the bank) for any MMS/MHS student who normally walks to school. The bus will pick up at 7:25 a.m. starting tomorrow (Friday, January 26). If your child is interested in catching a ride, please make sure they are at the stop prior to pick up. Please note- this will only be a pick up in the morning.
Meridian is looking to expand the Agriculture program by adding a second teaching position. Visit the link for more information.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94352/AgricultureFFA-Sponsor/job-details
As a reminder, Meridian HTA students do not attend those classes when we are out due to weather.
No school again today. Everyone stay safe as roads are still not great. No extra curricular events and no practices or open gyms
Roads remain to be very slick. As such, Meridian Schools are closed for Tuesday, January 23. Since the school is closed, all extra curricular events are also cancelled. The call/phone notification will go out at 6:00.
With the continued forecast for ice in the morning, Meridian Schools will be closed on Monday, January 22. Since we cancelled, hopefully this will be the incentive for mother nature to go somewhere else!
With the forecasted wind chill being -20* in the morning, Meridian Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Enjoy the snow day!
Once again, we are hosting the IESA Boys State Basketball tournament in February. To help this be as successful as we can, we are seeking donations for our hospitality room. If you would be willing to donate, please use the link below to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4BADAD22A2F49-47080981-boys
Meridian Elementary has an opening for an elementary teacher which will begin on January 22.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/148130/Elementary-Teacher-second-grade/job-details
Happy Holidays from Meridian Schools!
The Meridian Ag program is in the news. The program is in great shape and the future is bright thanks to the efforts of so many!
https://aces.illinois.edu/news/aces-alumni-establish-new-ag-education-program-building-high-school-students