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!
Middle school girls basketball will have open gyms for incoming 6th - 8th graders starting on Tuesday, June 4 in the MHS gym. Open gyms will take place every Tuesday and Thursday in June from 10:00 - 12:00. All girls interested in playing basketball for our Hawks next year are invited to attend!
There are upcoming summer open gym dates planned for the MMS boys basketball team starting in June. Dates and times are listed on the flyer. Please note that the July dates are tentative based on gym floor resurfacing. Changes will be communicated by Coach Smithers. Please email smithersjess22@gmail.com with any questions!
Online grades for the 4th quarter/2nd semester are finalized and accessible on TeacherEase. There is an option to view the actual report card by selecting "more" - "report cards" on the app. If you would like to pick up a printed copy of your child's report card, please call the MMS office at 217-764-3367 to make arrangements to do so.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 28) is the last day of school for students! Each grade level team has a variety of activities planned for students to enjoy before we kick off summer break. Tomorrow is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. If your child does not plan to attend, please call the office (217) 764-3367 or email Mrs. Comerford at comerfordc@meridianhawks.net.
Now that semester 2 has been wrapped up, details for summer school have been finalized. Emails were sent out to student (and their parents) who are required to take summer school during the month of June for promotion to the next grade level. A letter will also be sent in the mail this week as a follow up.
Final 4th quarter grades will be emailed on Thursday, May 30. Grades can also be viewed on TeacherEase.
For students returning to MMS in the fall, the building will be open during office hours starting on Monday, August 5 for students to walk their schedules, practice locker combinations, & drop off supplies. The building will also be open to accommodate work schedules on Monday, August 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The first day of school is scheduled for the 24/25 school year is Monday, August 19.
Have a great summer!
Chromebooks will be returned during 7th hour today! Students should also turn in the provided charger & case with pouch. If there are any lost or damaged items, please let the office know. All items much be returned or replaced to participate in our end-of-year activities on Tuesday!
