Congratulations to our top individual finalists for making the IXL Leaderboard for the month of February by mastering recommended skills! For ELA, Sophia W, Cali S. and Elizabeth N. mastered a combined 163 skills. We had 103 total students meet the IXL goal of adding at least 10 points to their diagnostic ELA score. For math, McKenna J., Kylie C. and Emersyn W. mastered a combined total of 139 skills. 116 students met the IXL goal of adding at least 10 points to their diagnostic math score. Keep growing, Hawks!
28 days ago, Mindy McGuire
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 4) is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal for School Improvement. We have a student assembly planned for the afternoon, so please make sure transportation arrangements are discussed prior to the start of school!
29 days ago, Mindy McGuire
We had two new classes take possession of our IXL trophies for the month! Mrs. Rhoades' 5th hour 6th grade Literature class received the ELA trophy. On average, they have mastered 9 skills per student. Mrs. Houser's 5th hour 8th grade math class received the math trophy for mastering, on average, 8.2 skills. It's great to see the friendly competition continue as the year progresses!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
If your child is planning to participate in track this season, there is a parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the MMS cafeteria. Please reach out to Mrs. Houser or Mrs. Holsapple with questions.
Wednesday is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal for school improvement. We have a student assembly planned for 12:15 p.m.
The MJHS induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Congratulations to our 31 new inductees!
Looking ahead - Students will take the IAR assessment each morning during the week of March 9. The end of the 3rd quarter is March 13.
Good luck to our volleyball and Scholastic Bowl teams as they compete this week.
Go Hawks!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
Next week's athletic schedule for the MS will include the regional brackets for both the 7th grade and 8th grade volleyball squads. Their regular season is now over.
7th grade this week and 8th grade next. Be sure to reference the correct one.
Good luck girls!
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
The district is seeking bids for a 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The truck has a hole in the oil pan and cannot be started.
about 1 month ago, Shane Gordon
The 8th grade volleyball IESA Regional bracket was posted this morning. The Lady Hawks will play Sullivan next Saturday (March 7) at 9:00 a.m. at Sullivan Middle School.
Good luck to our 7th grade team when they begin Regional play tomorrow! The Lady Hawks will play Johns Hill at 11:00 a.m. at Atwood-Hammond Elementary School.
Go Hawks!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
Alright Hawk Nation...hopefully you have made plans to make the trip to Tuscola for tonight's semi-final regional matchup against Stew-Stras.
We are game two which will start at approximately 7:30.
Location: 500 South Prairie St. Tuscola, Il. 61953
Admission: $6
See you there!
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
The game tonight in Bethany was so intense I did not get a picture. The boys got it done though and will be moving on in the regional!
Way to pack our side of the gym Hawk Nation! It was great to see everyone there in support for our boys!
Next game is Wednesday in Tuscola @ 7:30. We will play the winner of the Villa Grove/Windsor Stew-Stras game.
Make plans to get to Tuscola on Wednesday...see you there!
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
The MMS Drama Club has been working hard to prepare for their upcoming performances of "Twice Upon a Time!" Mark your calendars and make plans to join us in the auditorium on Friday, March 13 or Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. to support these young actors and actresses. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
The Meridian-Macon FFA has a variety of activities planned for FFA week this week! Students will have the opportunity to win prizes as they participate in a daily duck hunt, a corn guessing contest, and FFA trivia. MMS students interested in learning more about what FFA has to offer are also invited to this month's FFA meeting on February 25 at 6:00 p.m. Also, don't forget to stop by the Ag building on Saturday, February 28 from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. for breakfast. The FFA chapter will have pancakes, sausage links, and biscuits & gravy available - Donations only!
FFA Week Dress Up Themes
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Camo Day
Wednesday: Western Day
Thursday: Green vs. Red
Friday: Vest Day
Good luck to our volleyball and Scholastic Bowl teams as they compete this week!
Go Hawks!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the MS.
7th grade regionals will begin on Saturday the 28th.
8th grade regionals will take place the following week.
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
Big day of volleyball here at Meridian and CAM. The 8th and 7th grade teams had their OKAW tournaments. Both squads finished 4th in their respective brackets.
Here are some action shots of the 8th grade games.
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
The 7th grade bracket for the upcoming IESA Regional tournament has been posted! Our Lady Hawks have the #2 seed and will be playing at Atwood-Hammond Grade School. The first game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m.
Good luck to both 7th and 8th grade teams as they compete in the Okaw Jr. High Conference tournament tomorrow. The 7th grade team will head to Central A&M. Meridian will host the 8th grade tournament, and a bracket is included. If you plan to attend, please enter through the MHS doors. The cost of admission, set by the Okaw Conference, is $5 per person. Please note that passes will not be honored.
Go Hawks!!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
Today we want to cheer on sixth grade band members Javen and RaeAnn. They have been selected to represent Meridian at the ILMEA District 5 Elementary Band Festival. They will join fifth and sixth grade band students from across twenty counties in Illinois to prepare and perform an all-star concert! The event takes place on Friday, March 13 at Eastern Illinois University. For more information, please visit
https://ilmea.org/d5elemband.
about 1 month ago, Christopher Raymond
Spring sports are right around the corner!
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
Join us for PACK THE PLACE night TONIGHT when the Lady Hawks take on the Decatur Catholic Bulldogs. We will be recognizing our 8th graders, along with their parents, between 7th and 8th grade games. Students going on this year's Washington DC trip will also have walking tacos available to purchase and a 50/50 raffle. We will kick off the night with our 6th grade game at 5:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Kierstin L, Jensen D., and Khloe L! Thank you for your strong leadership on the volleyball court this year!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
Exciting news Hawk Nation....on Saturday Bryce Brown reached the 1,000 point club as we faced off and won against Beecher City!
Congratulations to Bryce for hitting this incredible milestone. We were able to have a more formal celebration on our home court tonight.
Thank you to all who came out to support and share this moment. Bryce, and the rest of your team and coaches, we are proud of you !
It is a great day to be a HAWK!!
about 1 month ago, Brian Britton
Students will have the chance to purchase slices of Casey's cheese pizza through another Hawk Buck raffle this week. Signs ups will take place Monday - Thursday with 30 names being randomly drawn and announced on Friday.
Track conditioning will begin on Tuesday for students interested in getting a jump start on the season. It will take place from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Join us for Pack the Place night on Tuesday and we recognize our 8th graders along volleyball members and their parents. Help us cheer on the Lady Hawks when they play Decatur Catholic! The 6th grade game will begin at 5:00 p.m. Walking tacos will be available to purchase to help fund this year's Washington DC trip.
Good luck to our volleyball and Scholastic Bowl teams when they compete this week. Go Hawks!
about 1 month ago, Mindy McGuire
