School picture day will take place on Monday, August 23 in Macon. MMS pictures can be ordered online at inter-state.com/order using order code: 59177PB. Order forms are also available in the office! All students will have their pictures taken for this year's yearbook.
Our 1st day of school for students is tomorrow - Wednesday, August 18. Tomorrow is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their Back to School Bests!
We'd also like to welcome 6 new faces to the Meridian Middle School team! Welcome to the following teachers -
Miss Pygott - 6th/7th Grade Math
Miss Wendt - 7th/8th Grade Math
Mr. Clark - MMS/MHS Band
Miss Brookens - Student Services Coordinator
Mrs. Dalby - District Social Worker
Miss Antal - RTI Aide
Parents and Students -
Please click on the link below to view a letter from the Meridian Board of Education pertaining to the amended Return to School Plan.
https://5il.co/xalt
MMS Girls Basketball Information -
There will be a mandatory informational parent/guardian meeting on Sunday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the MMS cafeteria for all girls interested in playing basketball this year. Necessary paperwork to tryout will be provided at this time. Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 30 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. in the MMS gym. A current physical must be on file in the middle school office prior to tryouts. Please direct any questions to our new coach, Traci Friel (tfriel53@yahoo.com). Welcome to Coach Friel and GO HAWKS!!
Tonight's baseball game at home against Central A&M has been moved back to 5:30 p.m. They will only play an A game. Go Hawks!
We'd like to welcome our new MMS girls' basketball coach, Traci Friel, to Meridian! More information from Coach Friel will be communicated as the season approaches. We are looking forward to an exciting 21/22 basketball season!!
The MMS office/building is now open daily (Monday - Friday) from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. until school starts on August 18. Your child is more than welcome (and encouraged!) to come in during this time to tour the building, practice the locker combination, and bring in school supplies. Schedules and locker information are available on both the student and parent SIS online account. If you would like a printed schedule for your visit, please email Mrs. Janvrin at janvrine@meridianhawks.net. If you do plan to visit, it is recommended that any non-vaccinated individual wear a mask while inside the building.
All students will receive a paper copy of the schedule during homeroom on the first day of school. If there is a mistake on your child's schedule, please email me as soon as possible (mcguirem@meridianhawks.net) to get it corrected.
Meridian Middle School baseball tryouts for the 21-22 season will take place on Monday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 3 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Snitker Field. Baseball practice will continue the rest of next week at the same time and place! If your son will be trying out, don't forget that all updated paperwork (including a current physical) must be turned into Coach Kaufman prior to trying out. Go Hawks!!
Mr. Clark will have an instrument display event for incoming 6th grade students on Tuesday, August 10. This will be a great opportunity to meet the new band teacher and for students to see/try out the different instruments! If your 6th grade student is currently in band or is potentially interested in joining, use the following link to sign up for this event - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAE22AAFCC25-beginning . If your child is not currently enrolled in band but would like to be, it is not too late! To make this schedule change, email me at mcguirem@meridianhawks.net. All other band questions should be sent to Mr. Clark at clarkt@meridianhawks.net.
Online registration for the 21-22 school year is currently taking place for returning Meridian students. If you haven't already done so, please login to your SIS Account (https://sdm.sisk12.com/MM360x3/login) to complete the required paperwork by Friday, August 6. If you do not have internet access, please plan to register in one of the offices on Thursday, August 5 between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New student registration will take place in all three offices on Tuesday, August 3 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Required registration paperwork can be found here - https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/middle-school/page/school-registration-information--4
Online registration for the 21-22 school year is now open for returning Meridian students. Please login to your SIS account to complete the necessary paperwork by Friday, August 6. Payment can be made online. If you would like to pay in person, please visit one of the offices beginning Monday, August 2. Completed medical forms can also be turned into the office prior to school starting or can be sent in with your child/dropped off on the first day.
In-person registration for NEW students will take place on Tuesday, August 3 from 8:00 - 2:00 p.m. If you have students in multiple buildings, you will only need to stop by one office to complete the necessary paperwork for all children.
Meridian Middle School is seeking applicants for a middle school girls' head basketball coach for the 21-22 school year. A letter of interest or questions can be sent to mcguirem@meridianhawks.net. This is a great opportunity for those interested in coaching an awesome group of girls!
Reminder for incoming 6th-8th grade boys interested in trying out for the 21-22 MMS baseball team -
There will be a parent meeting on Monday, July 12 at 5:30 in the middle school cafeteria. Necessary paperwork will be completed at this time. The baseball coaches will be conducting a pre-season camp on July 28th-30th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Snitker Baseball Field (Meridian campus). Those interested should sign up at the parent meeting. Try-outs/practice will begin on Monday, August 2. A current physical is required in order to try-out for the team. Please direct any questions to Coach Terry Kaufman at kaufman_terry@yahoo.com or 217-620-5010.
Meridian still has support and coaching positions open for the 21-22 school year. A list of openings can be found here -
https://www.meridianhawks.net/employment--119
Mark your calendars!
There will be a parent meeting for all incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in playing BASEBALL for the 2021-2022 Meridian Middle School Baseball Team on Monday, July 12 at 5:30 in the middle school cafeteria. Necessary paperwork will be completed at this time. The baseball coaches will be conducting a pre-season camp on July 28th-30th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Snitker Baseball Field (Meridian campus). Those interested should sign up at the parent meeting. Try-outs/practice will begin on Monday, August 2. A current physical is required in order to try-out for the team. Please direct any questions to Coach Terry Kaufman at kaufman_terry@yahoo.com or 217-620-5010.
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for softball this school year. There will be a parent meeting on Sunday, July 18 at 6:30 at the HS softball diamond. Try-outs/practice begins on Monday, July 26. Please direct all questions to Coach Streeval at gms7555@aol.com or 217-454-4736.
These students went above and beyond their Accelerated Reader goals this year and received a Decatur Park District Adventure Pass for their efforts.
Congrats to our SUPER READERS -
Adam Anglin: 251 AR Points
Alayna Bickel: 353 AR Points
McKenna Koehler: 545 AR Points
We hope they enjoy mini golf, the ropes course, batting cages, and the new water park - Splash Cove - as a summer treat!
The 8th grade awards night and recognition will take place on Thursday, May 13 in the Meridian High School gym at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Please plan to enter through the MHS entry. Students will sit in the chairs located on the gym floor and guests will sit in the bleachers. All visitors must wear a mask correctly while in the building. We are looking forward to celebrating the academic achievements of the year and recognizing our 8th grade Class of 2021!
6th and 7th grade award ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 12 in the MMS gym. The 6th grade ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:40) and the 7th grade ceremony will begin at 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 6:55). Only those students receiving an award should attend (email invitations were sent last week). Please plan to enter through the MMS entry and do not plan to arrive prior to when the doors will open. Students will sit in the chairs located on the gym floor and guests will sit in the bleachers. All visitors must wear a mask correctly while in the building. We are looking forward to celebrating the academic achievements of our students this year!
We are lucky to have some of the best teachers around. Thank you, teachers, for all that you do for our students, building, and district! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our Meridian Teachers!
