The MMS Drama Club has been working hard to prepare for next weekend's production of The Little Mermaid Jr. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at https://meridianmiddleschooldrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200450164 . Make plans to attend one of the shows to support this group of students!
We recognized our 8th graders and their parents at tonight's home volleyball game! The 6th & 7th grade teams won in two matches and 8th grade won in three. Our Lady Hawks play again tomorrow night when they host Shelbyville for the final Conference games of the season! The 7th grade game will start at 6:00 p.m. Go Hawks!
The Scholastic Bowl team has their first home meet tonight!
Tonight is Pack the Place night for our Lady Hawks! Make plans to come out and help us cheer on our volleyball teams when they host Nokomis Jr. High. The 6th grade game will begin at 5:00 p.m. and our 8th graders, along with their parents, will be recognized after the 7th grade games. In addition, students going to Washington DC will have walking tacos available for purchase and a 50/50 raffle drawing.
It will be a busy night as we also have home Scholastic Bowl matches. If you are coming for Scholastic Bowl, we ask that you please park and enter through the high school side of the campus.
GOOD LUCK AND GO HAWKS!
The 7th grade IESA 3-A Regional Bracket has been posted. Our Lady Hawks (2nd Seed) will play Litchfield on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in Divernon. Go Hawks!
This week's Hawk Proud award was presented to Lyla G! Lyla was recommended by one of her teachers for being helpful to fellow classmates when they are struggling. We appreciate her willingness to guide her peers so they can be successful in the classroom. Way to go, Lyla!
Students are encouraged to wear a favorite jersey to school tomorrow to kick off Super Bowl weekend! As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, February 12 for Lincoln's birthday.
Fannie May orders are due in the office by FRIDAY! The order form says today, but we pushed it back a few days due to snow days. Thanks to everyone who has purchased!
We've got a busy day on the Macon campus as Meridian hosts the IESA 7-2A State Basketball Series. Best of luck to all teams competing this year!
This week's Hawk Proud award was presented to Maxine P. When Maxine collided with a classmate during an activity in the gym, she quickly stopped to check on her before moving on. Maxine is a caring student who often puts others first which certainly doesn't go unnoticed!
Did you know that tomorrow is National Wear Red day? Students wanting to attend tomorrow's pickleball championship game during study hall can do so by donating $1. It's not too late for your child to participate! Money raised will be donated to the American Heart Association.
In addition, group pictures will be taken in the morning for the yearbook!
We encourage all fans at Meridian contests to display positive behavior toward all participants.
The February lunch menu for the Macon campus can be found here - https://5il.co/2dtib
Congratulations to MHS/MMS Athletic Director, Kelley Lucas, who was named the IHSA 2023-24 Girls Track and Field Official of the year. This is a tremendous honor and one that is truly deserved. Aside from serving as our AD, Mrs. Lucas devotes a great deal of her time and energy away from Meridian as an IHSA Track and Field Official. Once again, congratulations Mrs. Lucas on this honor!
Our district phone lines were updated over Christmas break. (217) 764-3367 is the active phone line for MMS, so please make sure that is the phone number stored in your phone. If you previously received a phone call from us that came from a different line, that number/extension will not connect you with us anymore. Please only use (217) 764-3367 to call our office moving forward!
Our favorite premium chocolates are back for our Spring Fannie May fundraiser with a few new options to choose from! MMS students will be selling boxes of Fannie May for $15/box until Friday, February 9. Orders will be in before Easter. Money raised through this fundraiser helps us to provide various student incentives throughout the year. If you are interested in ordering a box or two, reach out to a MMS student or contact the office (217-764-3367 or mcguirem@meridianhawks.net). Thanks in advance for supporting MMS!
Our Hawks walked away with some BIG WINS this Saturday!
The 8th grade boys basketball team defeated Warrensburg (39-31) during the first round of IESA Regionals. They will now play Riverton in Williamsville at 7:15 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).
Our 7th grade volleyball team also took 1st place in the Hawk Round Robin Tournament. The Lady Hawks defeated Edinburg, Okaw Valley, & Warrensburg. All 3 volleyball teams will be back in action tonight at Argenta Oreana with the 6th grade game starting at 5:00 p.m.
Go Hawks!!
We are going to establish a morning bus stop at the pavilion in Macon (across from the bank) for any MMS/MHS student who normally walks to school. The bus will pick up at 7:25 a.m. starting tomorrow (Friday, January 26). If your child is interested in catching a ride, please make sure they are at the stop prior to pick up.
Meridian is looking to expand the Agriculture program by adding a second teaching position. Visit the link for more information.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/94352/AgricultureFFA-Sponsor/job-details
Roads remain to be very slick. As such, Meridian Schools are closed for Tuesday, January 23. Since the school is closed, all extra curricular events are also cancelled. The call/phone notification will go out at 6:00.