Student absenteeism has become a growing concern nationwide, with more than 1 in 4 students being consider chronically absent. Chronic absenteeism is when a student misses at least 10 percent (18 days - excused or unexcused) of the school year. The students at MMS have really been working hard to make ATTENDANCE MATTER this year. We had 101 students with perfect attendance during the month of April! We only have 17 days of school attendance left!
Congratulations to Jaxson C. for MAXING OUT on IXL in ELA! His score of 1300 is equivalent to a high school senior level. WAY TO GROW!
Congratulations to Chloe E. for MAXING OUT on IXL in ELA! Her score of 1300 is equivalent to a high school senior level. WAY TO GROW!
Corbin N. and Kellen M. attended the Section 16 FFA Banquet on Monday to accept middle school awards earned this year for the Meridian-Macon FFA Chapter. Corbin received a banner for being the top middle school individual in the Poultry contest, and plaques were received for their team's top performances in Poultry and Food Science. We have loved watching all our 8th graders grow in agriculture & FFA during this first year!
The Meridian Music Department has been working hard to prepare for their upcoming spring concerts. These events will be held in the auditorium and are free to attend. Make plans to support our talented students!
Congratulations to Addison M. for MAXING OUT on IXL in ELA! Her score of 1300 is equivalent to a high school senior level. WAY TO GROW!
The May lunch menu for the Macon campus can be found here - https://5il.co/3ejhq
The students will have one final chance at a Casey's pizza raffle drawing this week! Students can sign up one time in a core class, if interested. 30 students (10 per grade) will be randomly selected on Friday. If selected, the cost is $50 Hawk Bucks. The Casey's pizza luncheon will take place on Tuesday, May 6.
The Varsity Scholastic Bowl team will compete in the IESA Regional tournament on Wednesday.
5th graders will visit MMS on Friday afternoon for a tour and Q&A session with a panel of 8th grade student leaders.
The Spring Band Concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. This is a free event and the community is welcome to attend!
Track:
Wednesday at Taylorville; 4:00 p.m.
Friday at Shelbyville; 4:00 p.m.
Go Hawks!
Natalie V and Kynleigh G represented Meridian Middle School this morning when they competed in the 2025 Macon/Piatt 6th grade Contig tournament today. They both did a great job and were treated to Monical's pizza after!
The court yard was a popular place to be for lunch today. A lot of kids enjoyed the sunshine and nice weather!
The MMS Varsity Scholastic Bowl will complete in the IESA Regional Scholastic Bowl tournament on Wednesday, April 30 at Mt. Zion Junior High School. The schedule has been posted on the IESA website. Good luck to our Hawks!
School will resume tomorrow for the final stretch of the school year. 4th quarter midterm reports will be provided to students with below average grades in core subjects on Wednesday. With just 5 weeks of school left, make it a habit to check TeacherEase regularly to stay up-to-date with your child's academic performance. If you have any questions or concerns with a specific subject, please reach out to your child's teacher.
There will be a golf meeting with Coach Stielow during study hall on Thursday. Any current 8th grader interested in playing golf for the high school next year is encouraged to attend. Questions can be emailed to stielowp@meridianhawks.net.
The 2025 Macon/Piatt Contig Tournament will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at Mt. Zion Intermediate School. Good luck to our two 6th graders who will represent MMS - Natalie V and Kynleigh G! Braelynn H. is the alternate.
Track:
Tuesday at HOME; 4:00 p.m.
Thursday at Warrensburg; 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Arcola Invite; 10:00 a.m.
Go Hawks!
We hope everyone has a great Spring break! We look forward to having the students back on Tuesday, April 22 to finish out the school year.
Midterm for the 4th quarter is this week! Midterm reports will be sent home with student receiving below average grades in core subjects on Wednesday, April 23. With the end of the school year right around the corner, please encourage your child to finish the year strong!
There is no school on Thursday, April 17, Friday, April 18, or Monday, April 21 for Spring break.
Track:
Monday: AWAY at Pana; 4:00 p.m
Friday: Macon County Track Invitational at Mt. Zion; 3:30 p.m.
Go Hawks!
Due to the weather, tonight's track meet at Maroa Forsyth has been canceled. They will practice until 4:00 p.m.
The Hawks kicked off the track season last night with a home track meet. Congratulations to all of the track & field top performers! Weather permitting, the Hawks are scheduled to travel to Maroa Forsyth for today's track meet. Go Hawks!
We are proud of students like Karlee who worked hard, came to school prepared, and had a positive attitude during state testing!
Our students continue to show IXL growth in both math and ELA each month! Congratulations to our top leader board performers during the month of March!!
Our FFA will be hosting a plant sale the first two weekends of May. See the attached flyer with specific dates and times. This is a great opportunity to support the Meridian-Macon FFA chapter, purchase your spring flowers, and check out the Roberta K. Gorden Greenhouse!
Congratulations to 7th grader, Ella H., on her performance of Homeward Bound at the IESA Solo & Ensemble competition at Argenta Oreana on Saturday. Not only did Ella receive a perfect score on her solo , but she was also recognized by the IESA as "Best of Day" vocal soloist for our area! Outstanding job!!!
