The district has the need for a substitute custodian, primarily at the Macon campus. If you are interested please call 217-764-5269 for more information.

HOME OPENERS ARE HERE!
Tonight marks the beginning of another exciting season at home as Meridian Volleyball and Meridian Soccer host their home openers!
Volleyball vs. Sullivan--JV starts at 6:00PM
Soccer vs. Olympia--Game time 6:00PM
There is also something new making its debut tonight — our new American Flag, which will be proudly displayed. We are excited to add this flag to our HS gym and create another way to show pride and tradition within Meridian Athletics.
A special thank you to Decatur Memorial Hospital and the Decatur Memorial Foundation for their generous support of Meridian Athletics. Their community sponsorship helped make this project possible, and we are grateful for their continued investment in the health, wellness, and activities of our students.
The home-opening excitement continues later on this week! Meridian Football will host its home opener this Saturday against Oblong. Game time 6:00pm.
We hope you'll join us and help give our teams a great home-opening atmosphere! Let's pack the gym, fill the stands, and support our Hawks!
For the complete Meridian Athletics Fall schedule, use the link below.
https://schools.snap.app/meridianhawks
It is a great day to be a HAWK!
Tonight marks the beginning of another exciting season at home as Meridian Volleyball and Meridian Soccer host their home openers!
Volleyball vs. Sullivan--JV starts at 6:00PM
Soccer vs. Olympia--Game time 6:00PM
There is also something new making its debut tonight — our new American Flag, which will be proudly displayed. We are excited to add this flag to our HS gym and create another way to show pride and tradition within Meridian Athletics.
A special thank you to Decatur Memorial Hospital and the Decatur Memorial Foundation for their generous support of Meridian Athletics. Their community sponsorship helped make this project possible, and we are grateful for their continued investment in the health, wellness, and activities of our students.
The home-opening excitement continues later on this week! Meridian Football will host its home opener this Saturday against Oblong. Game time 6:00pm.
We hope you'll join us and help give our teams a great home-opening atmosphere! Let's pack the gym, fill the stands, and support our Hawks!
For the complete Meridian Athletics Fall schedule, use the link below.
https://schools.snap.app/meridianhawks
It is a great day to be a HAWK!

Beginning Tuesday, August 25, the high school and middle school will begin dismissing school ten minutes earlier than normal. This change in format is being done in an effort to better accommodate transportation times to the Stonington campus and, in turn, alleviate later bus drop offs after school. Going forward, students will be dismissed from the high school and middle school at 2:20 pm on a regular day, 1:20 pm on a 1:30 dismissal day and 11:00 am on a half day of school. If you ride/pick up after school, please make sure to note the adjustment to these times. Thank you in advance!

Here is this week's athletic calendar for the MS.
8th Grade night for our softball team will be on Tuesday vs Nokomis.
8th Grade night for our softball team will be on Tuesday vs Nokomis.

School picture day is tomorrow! All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook. If you'd like to order prints, use order code 0527PTB at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry .
The FFA Kickoff Bash is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. All 8th graders taking Discovery Ag this year (1st or 2nd semester) are invited to attend along with their families. This is a great informational meeting to learn about all things Ag! Dinner will be provided.
The online store to order additional PE items is now open! Visit the link below to order the required PE t-shirt (MMS & MHS), Hawks shorts, and/or a drawstring bag. The online store will close after Labor Day with all orders shipping directly to your home. We still have medium, XL, and 2XL available in the office for $7.
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/meridian_ms/shop/home
Go Hawks!
The FFA Kickoff Bash is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. All 8th graders taking Discovery Ag this year (1st or 2nd semester) are invited to attend along with their families. This is a great informational meeting to learn about all things Ag! Dinner will be provided.
The online store to order additional PE items is now open! Visit the link below to order the required PE t-shirt (MMS & MHS), Hawks shorts, and/or a drawstring bag. The online store will close after Labor Day with all orders shipping directly to your home. We still have medium, XL, and 2XL available in the office for $7.
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/meridian_ms/shop/home
Go Hawks!

Don't forget - Picture day in Macon is on Monday!! All students will get their pictures taken for the yearbook. Orders can be placed by visiting https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry

MS Softball Fans!
Corpus Christi has asked if we can push the start time of our softball game back to 11:00 AM, and we have let them know that will work for us.
We are still waiting to hear back from their officials, but right now, the plan is to play at 11:00 AM.
If anything changes, Coach Johnson will send an update through the MS Softball SportsYou app.
Thanks for your flexibility and understanding!
Corpus Christi has asked if we can push the start time of our softball game back to 11:00 AM, and we have let them know that will work for us.
We are still waiting to hear back from their officials, but right now, the plan is to play at 11:00 AM.
If anything changes, Coach Johnson will send an update through the MS Softball SportsYou app.
Thanks for your flexibility and understanding!
The online store to order additional PE items is now open! Visit the link below to order the required PE t-shirt (MMS & MHS), Hawks shorts, and/or a drawstring bag. The online store will close after Labor Day with all orders shipping directly to your home.
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/meridian_ms/shop/home
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/meridian_ms/shop/home

The girls got the job done last night on a dreary, rainy evening, beating Pana 8-1!
The Hawks are back on the field tonight as they take on CAM at 4:30 PM.
See you there!
The Hawks are back on the field tonight as they take on CAM at 4:30 PM.
See you there!


Our softball team was able to gain another victory last night vs Stephen Decatur.
Come out this evening to support the girls at home as they take on Pana.
Good luck girls!!
Come out this evening to support the girls at home as they take on Pana.
Good luck girls!!

PE uniforms that were pre-ordered are being handed out to students during class today. There are extra t-shirts (in adult sizes) available to purchase in the office. There will be another opportunity to order additional sizes and items online soon!

The middle school staff is looking forward to a great school year. It’s a great day to be a Hawk!

With students returning to the building tomorrow, here are a few back to school reminders for MMS!
Please note the update to our district cell phone policy - MMS Students will be “cell phone free” from AM bell to PM bell to focus on academic success and social development. If you need to get your child a message during the school day, please call the office and we will get the message delivered!

School kicks off for students on Tuesday, August 18 with a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. All students will receive a printed schedule in 1st hour.
This upcoming week is loaded with baseball and softball! Make plans to come out and support our Hawks.
We are looking forward to a great school year! Go Hawks!

Here is this week's athletic calendar for the MS.

MERIDIAN CHEERLEADING
Important Dates
OPEN GYMS
* September 2 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 9 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 11 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 14 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 16 | 3:30–5:00 PM
* September 18 | 2:30–4:00 PM
PARENT MEETING
September 16
5:30 PM
Following open gym
TRYOUTS
September 26
1:00–3:00 PM
SECOND TRYOUT
September 29
3:30–5:30 PM
For those unable to attend the September 26 tryout.
Go Hawks!
Important Dates
OPEN GYMS
* September 2 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 9 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 11 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 14 | 2:30–4:00 PM
* September 16 | 3:30–5:00 PM
* September 18 | 2:30–4:00 PM
PARENT MEETING
September 16
5:30 PM
Following open gym
TRYOUTS
September 26
1:00–3:00 PM
SECOND TRYOUT
September 29
3:30–5:30 PM
For those unable to attend the September 26 tryout.
Go Hawks!

Green and White Night 2026
What a great night to celebrate Meridian Athletics and, more importantly, our community.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our fall athletes. We were proud to introduce every fall program, including our youth JFL teams, and celebrate the coaches and athletes who will represent Meridian this season.
A special thank you to Dr. Raymond and our marching band for a fantastic National Anthem and school song, our cheerleaders for keeping the energy high all night, and Brandon Chappell for doing an outstanding job behind the microphone.
Thank you to the Meridian Booster Club for their work in the concession stand, and to the South Macon Fire Department for their flag presentation and support of our school.
We also appreciate our football coaching staff for adapting the evening's activities because of the wet field conditions and finding a way for our football players to get out and be part of the night.
Nights like last night are a reminder of what makes our community special. When we come together to support our kids, encourage them, and help them become stronger people, we are doing something worthwhile.
Thank you, Hawk Nation, for making Green and White Night a great night. We’re looking forward to an incredible fall season!
What a great night to celebrate Meridian Athletics and, more importantly, our community.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our fall athletes. We were proud to introduce every fall program, including our youth JFL teams, and celebrate the coaches and athletes who will represent Meridian this season.
A special thank you to Dr. Raymond and our marching band for a fantastic National Anthem and school song, our cheerleaders for keeping the energy high all night, and Brandon Chappell for doing an outstanding job behind the microphone.
Thank you to the Meridian Booster Club for their work in the concession stand, and to the South Macon Fire Department for their flag presentation and support of our school.
We also appreciate our football coaching staff for adapting the evening's activities because of the wet field conditions and finding a way for our football players to get out and be part of the night.
Nights like last night are a reminder of what makes our community special. When we come together to support our kids, encourage them, and help them become stronger people, we are doing something worthwhile.
Thank you, Hawk Nation, for making Green and White Night a great night. We’re looking forward to an incredible fall season!



We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Amber Allison to the Meridian Middle School staff! Mrs. Allison will be teaching 6th grade math, 8th grade Algebra, and 2 high school math sections this school year. She comes to us with several years of math experience at Argenta and currently resides in the Meridian district with her family. Fun Fact - Mrs. Allison actually completed her student teaching with Mrs. McGuire in the same classroom she will be teaching in! When you see Mrs. Allison, make sure to welcome her to the district!

Green and White Night is STILL ON!
Despite the rain today, we are moving forward with tonight’s Green & White Night!
A few reminders as we get ready:
Team roster announcements will begin at 6:00 PM on the football field.
Following the announcements, we will take our big group picture.
Our Marching Band will play National Anthem and School Song.
Volleyball and soccer scrimmages will begin following the picture and will take place at the same time in their respective areas.
Athletic Storage Sale: We have been cleaning out our athletic storage areas, and there will be several items available for sale tonight on the white tables near the concession stand. Most items will be $5 each. Stop by and take a look!
We look forward to seeing our athletes, families and community tonight as we kick off another great year of Meridian Athletics!
See you tonight at 6:00!
Despite the rain today, we are moving forward with tonight’s Green & White Night!
A few reminders as we get ready:
Team roster announcements will begin at 6:00 PM on the football field.
Following the announcements, we will take our big group picture.
Our Marching Band will play National Anthem and School Song.
Volleyball and soccer scrimmages will begin following the picture and will take place at the same time in their respective areas.
Athletic Storage Sale: We have been cleaning out our athletic storage areas, and there will be several items available for sale tonight on the white tables near the concession stand. Most items will be $5 each. Stop by and take a look!
We look forward to seeing our athletes, families and community tonight as we kick off another great year of Meridian Athletics!
See you tonight at 6:00!




Two games. Two shutouts.
Next, the boys will take on Clinton Monday at home.
Game time is 4:30.
See you at Snitker Field!
Go Hawks!
Next, the boys will take on Clinton Monday at home.
Game time is 4:30.
See you at Snitker Field!
Go Hawks!

