Baseball & softball pictures are scheduled for Tuesday during study hall. Athletes can get picture forms from the coaches.
The softball team will begin postseason play on Wednesday at our home field. The Hawks (3rd seed) will play Riverton (6th seed) in the first round of IESA Regionals at 4:30pm.
Baseball:
Tuesday - HOME vs. Monticello; 4:15pm
Thursday - AWAY vs. Sullivan; 4:15pm
Saturday - AWAY vs. Unity Christian; 10:00am
Go Hawks!
It's a home game football Friday! The maintenance team has the field looking great. The Hawks are looking to improve to 2-0 on the season vs. Heyworth!
This week's HAWK PROUD SHOUT OUT goes to Jalena & Adelle! They were both recognized for staying after lunch one day this week to help clean up the cafeteria. We love "catching" our students do the right thing without being asked and appreciate the help from these girls!!
A big thanks to Mr. Brockett's Ag Mechanics class for putting our new picnic tables together. The students really enjoy the courtyard during lunch time!
The IESA Softball Regional bracket was released this morning. Our Hawks will play Riverton at HOME on Wednesday, September 11. Go Hawks!!
The September lunch menu for the Macon campus can be found here - https://5il.co/2ud3w
There is no school on Monday for Labor Day.
Practice for girls basketball will begin on Tuesday for athletes not currently playing MMS softball. These practices will take place Tuesday - Thursday from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Once the IESA softball season concludes, practices will take place Monday - Friday from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. Questions can be emailed to Coach Allen at allenj@meridianhawks.net.
Cheerleading tryouts for this year's MMS cheer squad are this week. The clinic to learn the tryout routine is scheduled for Tuesday - Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tryouts will take place on Friday at 5:00 p.m. There is a parent meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Questions can be emailed to Coach Seitz at seitzm@meridianhawks.net.
Baseball:
Tuesday - HOME vs. Okaw Valley; 4:15 p.m.
Thursday - AWAY vs. Clinton; 4:15 p.m.
Softball:
Wednesday - AWAY vs. Mt. Zion; 4:30 p.m.
Thursday - HOME vs. Clinton; 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - AWAY vs. Corpus Christi; 10:00 a.m.
Go Hawks!
8th grade Algebra students "finished" their first Sudoku puzzle of the year. They are going to keep Mrs. Hardeman on her toes this year! 🙃
Our first Hawk Proud award of the 24/25 school year was presented today to Brexton S! He was recognized by a teacher for cleaning up breakfast for another student before the school day started! We appreciate Brexton being kind and for helping a classmate out!
The Macon campus will dismiss at 11:10 a.m. tomorrow. There is no school on Monday for Labor Day!
The Lady Hawks will take on the Argenta Oreana Bombers in Macon tonight starting at 4:30 p.m. Join us before the first pitch to recognize our group of 8th graders and their parents!
We've added an athletic PE class as an option for our 8th graders this year. The students are really enjoying their 1st hour workouts (and new space & equipment!) with Mr. Scales!
Don't forget that our Open House event is tonight starting at 6:45 p.m. in the auditorium! This is a unique opportunity that parents/guardians get to follow their child's schedule for the night. After a brief introduction, guests will be dismissed to 1st hour. Because of the format, we ask that only parents/guardians attend. The doors will be opened around 6:30 p.m. and schedules will be available if needed!
The girls basketball season is just around the corner! There will be an informational meeting for all girls interested in participating during study hall on Thursday. Practice will begin next week for those not currently playing softball. Softball players will join once the IESA season concludes. If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Allen at allenj@meridianhawks.net!
MMS Cheerleading tryouts for the 24/25 squad are coming up! If your child is interested in trying out, please make sure they have an updated physical on file prior to the clinic dates. There is a parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. If you have questions, please email Coach Seitz!
School picture day is tomorrow! If you haven't already done so, you can order pictures online at www.inter-state.com using code 87934b. All students will have their pictures taken for the yearbook!
MMS open house is Wednesday. This event is for parents & guardians of our middle school students. The event will begin at 6:45 in the auditorium before guests are dismissed to 1st hour. During open house, parents/guardians will follow their child's class schedule for 7 minute classes. This is a great opportunity to hear about classroom expectations and curriculum from each teacher.
The first FFA event for our 8th graders enrolled in Ag this year is also Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. See the information emailed by Ms. Harp for more info!
Mr. Pekovitch will have a Washington DC meeting in the auditorium following open house. This meeting is for parents of 8th graders interested in going to this year's trip! If you can't make the meeting, email Mr. Pekovitch at pekovitchb@meridianhawks.net.
This Friday is an 11:10 a.m. dismissal. Please make sure your child is aware of any transportation changes prior to school starting! There is no school on Monday, September 2 (Labor Day).
Baseball -
Monday: HOME vs. Maroa Forsyth; 4:15 p.m.
Thursday: AWAY vs. Argenta Oreana; 4:15 p.m.
Softball -
Monday: AWAY vs. Maroa Forsyth; 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: AWAY vs. Nokomis; 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: AWAY vs. Buffalo Tri City; 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: HOME vs. Argenta Oreana; 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Casey Round Robin; 9:00 a.m.
Go Hawks!
It was a great night to recognize all of our fall athletes under the lights!
Green & White Night is Tonight!! Join us as we celebrate our fall athletes. Come hungry because Meridian FFA will have sandwiches available to purchase as well!
Meridian is still searching for our next high school and middle school assistant basketball coaches. If you are interested, please contact the Athletic Director, David Graves at gravesd@meridianhawks.net.
It's going to be a great afternoon in Macon with both the baseball & softball teams at home! Game time is 4:30. Come cheer on the Hawks!
