With the MMS boys' basketball season a little more than a month away, we are still in need of an assistant basketball coach. This is a PAID position! Please share with those who may be interested. Email Mr. Britton at brittonb@meridianhawks.net for more info!

We were able to catch Mr. Anderson's choir class making final preparations for their big debut in Busch Stadium during tomorrow's Cardinals game. This group will be performing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. We are proud of these kids and excited for them to represent Meridian.
Tomorrow, the Cardinals take on the Reds at 12:15.
Go Cards and Go Meridian!

If you take pictures at MMS events that you'd like to share with this year's yearbook staff, they can either be emailed to mmsyearbook@meridianhawks.net or you can scan the QR code!

Tryouts for the boys basketball team will take place on October 20, but there are open gym opportunities leading up to it. Join the Hawks MMS Boys Basketball group on SportYou for a schedule. The team access code to join is RR8E-P984. Contact Coach Smithers at smithersjess22@gmail.com with questions!

Our MMS Softball and Baseball teams wrapped up their post season play this past week.
Now we move on to girls' basketball. Tryouts and practice begin tomorrow. Our MS game schedule will pick back up at the end of September!
Go Hawks!
Now we move on to girls' basketball. Tryouts and practice begin tomorrow. Our MS game schedule will pick back up at the end of September!
Go Hawks!

The MMS and MHS chorus classes will take a trip to St. Louis on Wednesday to perform "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Busch Stadium!
There will be a Student Council Meeting during study hall on Thursday.
First quarter midterm is on Friday, September 19. Printed midterm reports will be provided on Wednesday, September 24 to students who have one or more below average grades in any of the core subjects. These reports should be signed and returned by a parent/guardian.
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Players must have a physical on file prior to trying out. Contact Coach Wells with questions at wellsr@meridianhawks.net.
Go Hawks!
There will be a Student Council Meeting during study hall on Thursday.
First quarter midterm is on Friday, September 19. Printed midterm reports will be provided on Wednesday, September 24 to students who have one or more below average grades in any of the core subjects. These reports should be signed and returned by a parent/guardian.
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Players must have a physical on file prior to trying out. Contact Coach Wells with questions at wellsr@meridianhawks.net.
Go Hawks!

A big Hawk Proud SHOUT OUT goes to Lauren L. for being willing to help younger students with their lockers during the first couple weeks of school. We appreciate and are proud of her kindness!!

This year's MMS yearbook is now on sale through the Inter-State Studio website. Yearbooks will be available by pre-order only. The deadline to order is April 3. Yearbooks will be delivered and handed out to students on the last day of school!

The MMS boys got it done tonight under the lights. They won their quarterfinal regional game against Pana. They will travel to Auburn on Saturday for a 4:00 game vs Raymond Lincolnwood. Great job boys!

Dr. Raymond's beginner band has been working hard during the first few weeks of school. The 6th graders are quickly learning new notes and even played a version of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" during class today!


We are one week away from our Lady Hawks basketball season kicking off! Tryouts will be held after school on Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16. All participants must have a current health (6th grade) or athletic physical on file prior to trying out. Questions can be sent to Coach Wells at wellsr@meridianhawks.net.

We still have a few assistant coaching opportunities available at MMS for this school year. If you are interested in getting involved with the boys' basketball program or Scholastic Bowl, now is your chance! Please reach out with any questions!

The Meridian Music Boosters will hold their September meeting tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. If you have a student in either chorus or band, you are invited to attend this meeting and be a part of the Music Boosters! Reach out to Dr. Raymond (raymondc@meridianhawks.net) or Mr. Anderson (andersonj@meridianhawks.net) for more information.
Softball and baseball pictures will be taken on Tuesday afternoon. Order forms were sent home with the athletes and online orders can be placed at www.inter-state.com (Order Code: 0154NP)
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on September 15 & 16. All participants must have an updated sports physical (within in the calendar year) on file prior to tryouts. Additional information will be posted soon!
Good luck to our softball and baseball teams when they begin postseason Regional play this week!
Go Hawks!
Softball and baseball pictures will be taken on Tuesday afternoon. Order forms were sent home with the athletes and online orders can be placed at www.inter-state.com (Order Code: 0154NP)
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on September 15 & 16. All participants must have an updated sports physical (within in the calendar year) on file prior to tryouts. Additional information will be posted soon!
Good luck to our softball and baseball teams when they begin postseason Regional play this week!
Go Hawks!

Here is the weekly athletic calendar for MS.
Both the softball and baseball teams will enter game one of their regional this week. Login to the IESA website to stay up-to-date. Softball is 2A Regional #10 and Baseball is 2A Regional #15. Or stay tuned to this MS Facebook page.
Good luck Softball and Baseball!
Both the softball and baseball teams will enter game one of their regional this week. Login to the IESA website to stay up-to-date. Softball is 2A Regional #10 and Baseball is 2A Regional #15. Or stay tuned to this MS Facebook page.
Good luck Softball and Baseball!

The boys' baseball team is on a winning streak. The team walked it off today in the last inning vs Sullivan. Great job boys!

Please help us spread the word that our MMS Softball regional on Monday has been moved to 6:30pm. The game is still in Atwood. Good luck girls!

The Music Boosters still has a few more tickets to sell for the Cardinals game on Wednesday, September 17! Both the MMS and MHS choirs will be performing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" before the game begins at 12:15 p.m. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, please reach out to Mr. Anderson at andersonj@meridianhawks.net or orders with payment can be dropped off in the MMS office. Thank you in advance for supporting these students and for helping to provide them with this opportunity!

Our 8th Graders, Bentley C., JT H., and Jackson M., will be recognized along with their parents before tomorrow's home baseball game. The Hawks will host Sullivan starting at 10:00 a.m. Make plans to come out to Snitker Field to cheer on our Hawks at one of their final regular season home games and to support our 8th grade athletes!

MMS Baseball got the job done last night vs Argenta Oreana. Their next game will be at Snitker Field on Saturday at 10:00. See you there!

The IESA Regional Brackets for softball and baseball have been posted! Our Lady Hawks will kick off the postseason on Monday, September 8 at 4:30 p.m. We will play Arthur at Atwood Park (323 N. Missouri St. - The American Legion is located on the east side of the park). Meridian will host the remainder of the Regionals. The baseball team will play Pana Jr. High at HOME on Thursday, September 11 at 4:30 p.m. Auburn will host the remainder of the Regionals.
Go Hawks!!
Go Hawks!!


