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 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!!
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!
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.
With the continued forecast for ice in the morning, Meridian Schools will be closed on Monday, January 22. Since we cancelled, hopefully this will be the incentive for mother nature to go somewhere else!
The IESA 8th grade Regional bracket for boys' basketball has been posted! Our 8th graders will play Warrensburg at Williamsville on Saturday, January 27 at 11:15 a.m.
Good luck to our 7th grade teams as they start Regional play tomorrow in Williamsville. We play Riverton at 11:15 a.m.
Go Hawks!
This week's Hawk Proud Award was presented to Payton S. for having great sportsmanship during Wednesday's basketball game. The teacher who nominated him noted that Payton offered to help an opponent up multiple times after colliding with him and then checked on him again after the play. Way to make us proud, Payton!
6th grade science classes used hot water, ice, & hairspray to make clouds in class today. What a fun lab following a cold day off yesterday!
Tomorrow's lunch at the Macon campus will be hot turkey & cheese, green beans, & mixed fruit.
Make plans to join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for our Pack the Place night when our Hawks' basketball team hosts the Taylorville Tornadoes for 8th grade night! Our 8th grade athletes and their parents will be recognized between games, the MMS pep band will play, & students going on this year's Washington DC trip will have walking tacos for purchase, a 50/50 raffle, and a half court challenge. The 7th grade game will kick off at 6:00 p.m. Go Hawks!
With the forecasted wind chill being -20* in the morning, Meridian Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Enjoy the snow day!
The Class 7-3A IESA Regional bracket has been posted for boys' basketball. The Hawks will play Riverton on Saturday, January 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Williamsville Jr. High. Go Hawks!
Elin M. is our first Hawk Proud award recipient of the 2nd semester! She was recognized by one of her teachers for speaking up for a classmate this week. We are proud of Elin for being a great student who always makes sure others are included!
Congratulations to all of our students who worked hard during the 2nd quarter to earn Principal's List, High Honor Roll, or Honor Roll! Those students on the Principal's List will be treated to donuts and juice before school next week! Keep up the great work, Hawks!
The 2nd quarter Academic Honors listing can be found here - https://5il.co/2cdbe
Once again, we are hosting the IESA Boys State Basketball tournament in February. To help this be as successful as we can, we are seeking donations for our hospitality room. If you would be willing to donate, please use the link below to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4BADAD22A2F49-47080981-boys