Meridian Middle School

Who's ready to cheer on our Hawks this year? MMS athletic schedules have been updated and can be found here - https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/middle-school/page/hawk-athletics . Check back once the seasons start for updates, additional information, & scores! Go Hawks!

The Lady Hawks basketball camp starts this afternoon in the High School gym! 🏀 Let's go!

A note from Coach Britton for this upcoming baseball season!

Don't forget that all incoming 6th graders will need a physical and dental exam. Here are some back-to-school opportunities available through the Macon County Health Dept.

The 7th & 8th grade bands will be returning to Busch Stadium on Sunday, September 8 to perform at the Cardinals vs. Mariners game! As a fundraiser for the Music Boosters, this is a fun opportunity to support the MMS music program while also enjoying some baseball with Meridian fans. The ticket cost is $35 and includes a free jumbo hot dog and soda! To purchase tickets, email Mr. Edwards (edwardsc@meridianhawks.net) or Becca Kraft (rkraft2008@gmail.com) by Tuesday, August 20.

IESA baseball and softball will be starting before we know it! Here are some important dates you will want to write down if you have an incoming 6th - 8th grader interested in trying out. Softball: There will be a parent meeting on Sunday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the MMS cafeteria. Tryouts are scheduled for Monday, July 29 - Wednesday, July 31. Questions should be emailed to Coach Butler at butlerg@meridianhawks.net. Baseball: There will be a 2-day baseball camp on Friday, August 2 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, August 3 (9:00 - 11:30 a.m.). Mandatory tryouts are scheduled for Monday, August 5 - Tuesday, August 6 from 2:45-5:00 p.m. There will be a parent meeting on Wednesday, August 7 at 5:05 p.m. in the MMS cafeteria. Questions should be emailed to Coach Britton at brittonb@meridianhawks.net. Don't forget that all participants must have an updated physical (within the calendar year) before participating. For incoming 6th graders, the required health physical for the school year will work! Baseball & softball game schedules are updated and can be found on the MMS Athletics page - https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/middle-school/page/hawk-athletics Go Hawks!

Online registration for returning students will open on Monday, August 5 through TeacherEase. New student registration will take place in-person on Tuesday, August 6 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Proof of residency must be provided at the time of registration. The MMS school supply list, 24/25 school calendar, and additional information can be found here - https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/middle-school/page/school-registration-information

The following open gym opportunities are available for our MMS students this week - Monday: Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8): 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5): 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday: Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8): 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5): 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday: Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8): 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5): 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Thursday: Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8): 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5): 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Go Hawks!

The following open gym opportunities are available for our MMS students this week: Monday: Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8): 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5): 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday: Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8): 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5): 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Go Hawks!

MMS has an opportunity for a PE position for the 2024-2025 school year. https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/145335/Middle-School-Girls-PE-Teacher/job-details

The Meridian Girls HS/MS coaches and current HS players are holding a girls basketball camp July 24-26 for girls entering 3rd - 8th grade in the MHS gym. See the camp flyer for the grade specific times and use this link to register - https://tally.so/r/3XGaqz Register by July 10th to receive a camp shirt!

Our middle school boys basketball team is spending time in the gym with Coach Smithers this week. Open gym opportunities are available for incoming 4th - 8th graders this week in the MHS gym. Incoming 6th - 8th Grade: (Monday - Friday) 8:00-10:00 a.m. Incoming 4th & 5th: (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 10:00-12:00 p.m. Go Hawks!

Open gym opportunities for our Hawks this week - Monday: Boys Basketball (6th-8th): 8:00-10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (4th & 5th): 10:00-12:00 p.m. Tuesday: Boys Basketball (6th-8th): 8:00-10:00 a.m. Girls Basketball: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday: Boys Basketball (6th-8th): 8:00-10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (4th & 5th): 10:00-12:00 p.m. Thursday: Boys Basketball (6th-8th): 8:00-10:00 a.m. Girls Basketball: 10:00-12:00 p.m. Friday: Boys Basketball (6th-8th): 8:00-10:00 a.m. Boys Basketball (4th & 5th): 10:00-12:00 p.m. Go Hawks!

Girls basketball was putting in some work this morning! There is another open gym scheduled for Thursday (10-12 pm) in the MHS gym. Go Hawks!

The following open gym/field opportunities are available for our athletes next week - Monday - Baseball: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Girls Basketball: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Thursday - Girls Basketball: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Go Hawks!

Thanks to the MHS volleyball team for putting on a camp this week for our elementary and middle school students. It was a great 3 days of working on fundamentals with our future MHS Hawks!

Congratulations to our MMS students who made Principal's List, High Honor Roll, or Honor Roll for the 4th quarter. Way to finish the year strong!

The following MMS open gym/field opportunities are available for our athletes this week - Monday- Baseball: 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Girls Basketball: 10-12 p.m. (MHS gym) Boys Basketball: 3 - 4:30 p.m. (incoming 7th & 8th grade) Wednesday - Boys Basketball: 3-4:30 p.m. (incoming 7th & 8th grade) Thursday - Boys Basketball: 3-4:30 p.m. (incoming 7th & 8th grade) Friday - Boys Basketball: 8-10 a.m. (incoming 7th & 8th grade) Also don't forget that the volleyball camp put on by the MHS volleyball team is scheduled for Tuesday - Thursday in the MHS gym for those who pre-registered! Go Hawks!

MHS & MMS are still seeking candidates for the assistant boys basketball coaching positions.

The following open gym/field opportunities are available for our MMS athletes this week - Monday: Baseball from 8 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday: Girls Basketball from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Thursday: Girls Basketball from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Friday: Baseball from 8 - 9:30 a.m. If you made an appointment, don't forget that sports physicals will take place on campus this Thursday. Go Hawks!