Congratulations to our 8th grade FFA members who received the Discovery FFA Degree at tonight's FFA banquet. We were very fortunate to expand the Meridian-Macon FFA to include 8th graders this year, and we look forward to more growth & success in the future. Thank you to Miss Harp & Mr. Brockett for all you do for these students!
Elective information and request form will be emailed to current 6th and 7th graders on Monday. Please have a conversation with your child about which elective is the best option prior to submitting.
8th graders will take the ISA test during science class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week.
Students who were on 3rd quarter Principal's List will be treated to donuts & juice before school on Wednesday.
Track:
Tuesday at Home; 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Maroa Forsyth; 4:30 p.m.
Go Hawks!
Students who are encouraging like Ruby make MMS a great place to learn every day! Way to go!
Due to unfavorable weather conditions all MMS Track meet have been canceled today.
Good morning, Meridian Middle School Track parents and community members. Today we will be hosting the MMS Track meet at Meridian High School starting at 4:00pm. Please come out and support our track athletes.
We had 87 students with perfect attendance during the month of March!! They will receive a treat during the lunch period on Friday as we continue to make attendance a priority during this last quarter of school!
Congratulations to the varsity scholastic bowl team for their third place finish in the Okaw Conference tournament this week!
MMS PE classes had a school tournament to conclude the Pickleball unit last month. Congratulations to the Pickleball Champions (Jackson M. & Jaxson C.) and the 2nd place team (Maggie S. & Alex K.)! Both teams received a pickleball tournament shirt made by the MHS Entrepreneurship class!
Congratulations to our students who earned Academic Recognition for the 3rd quarter at Meridian Middle School! Students on the Principal's List will be treated to donuts and juice next week.
Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2) is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal for School Improvement. With study hall being short, please make sure any changes to transportation are made prior to school starting!
Students will take the ELA portion of the IAR test on Monday and Tuesday of this week. We will begin testing as soon as morning announcements are over, so students should arrive to school on time with Chromebooks charged! IAR incentive treats will be handed out during study hall to students who are in attendance, put forth good effort, and have a positive attitude during testing. The alternate schedule students will follow on testing days is posted.
Wednesday (April 2) is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal for school improvement. Study hall is short on early dismissal days, so please make sure changes in transportation are made prior to school starting.
The Hawks will kick off the track season with a home track meet on Thursday (April 3) at 4:00. Visiting schools include Pana, Stephen Decatur, Sullivan, Warrensburg, Decatur Montessori & LSA.
The Varsity Scholastic Bowl team will compete in the Okaw Valley Conference Tournament on Saturday (April 5).
Go Hawks!
The April lunch menu for the Macon campus can be found here - https://5il.co/3bygg
Check out the attachments for job opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year!
IAR testing begins tomorrow at MMS! Students will take a math test on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday morning. The posted schedule will be followed on test dates. With tests being administered first thing each morning, please make sure your child arrives to school on time and has their Chromebook charged! Snack incentives will be given each afternoon for attendance, effort, and positive attitude!
We will begin IAR testing this week! Students will take one math test per day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The tests will begin first thing, so it is important that students arrive to school on time. If they are car riders or walkers, please try to get them to school by 7:30 a.m. so they have enough time to get breakfast. It is important that all Chromebooks are charged overnight and ready for testing. Please help us out by reminding your child to plug it in! Incentive snacks will be given out each afternoon to students who are in attendance with charged Chromebooks, try their hardest on each test, and have a positive attitude!
Friday is the LAST day to order a copy of the 24/25 MMS yearbook through the Inter-State Studio website. Yearbooks will be handed out to students on the last day of school. Extra copies at the end of the year are not guaranteed, so please don't forget to order a copy before it's too late!
Mr. Bates is collecting requested pet items for the Humane Society until March 31. All donated items can be turned into Mr. Bates or dropped off in the MMS office. This is an annual effort for us to help the local homeless animals through our Humane Society Drive. Thank you in advance for the donations!
Go Hawks!
Tomorrow (Thursday, March 20) is an 11:10 a.m. dismissal. There is no school on Friday, March 21.
Mr. Bates will be collecting needed pet supplies and food items for our 4-legged friends at the Humane Society of Decatur. Items can be dropped off in his room between March 17 - 31. A flyer was sent home and emailed to students on Friday with a list of the items that are needed the most. This is a great opportunity for students to help the homeless animals of the area while also earning some Hawk Bucks! Questions can be emailed to Mr. Bates at batesm@meridianhawks.net.
If you have a current 8th grader, don't forget that the 9th grade Academic Program is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Students should plan to attend with at least one parent/guardian. Information will be provided about academic requirements of high school and course scheduling for next year.
Students will begin IAR testing on March 25. Information and expectations for our testing at MMS will be provided during literature classes at the beginning of next week.
Third quarter report cards will be provided to all students during study hall on Wednesday, March 19. If you have questions or concerns about your child's progress, please contact the individual teacher(s). It's not too late to schedule a parent/teacher conference for after school to finish the year strong!
Thursday, March 20 is an 11:10 a.m. dismissal for school improvement. There is no school on Friday, March 21.
Scholastic Bowl -
Thursday, March 20 at Meridian; 4:30 p.m.
Go Hawks!
When the final curtain closes, there is still work to be done. Harper R. received a Hawk Proud award last week for offering to stay after to help clean/organize the costume closets after Frozen Jr. wrapped up!
Brylee B received a Hawk Proud award last week for going out of her way to check on a classmate during lunch. Even small gestures don't go unnoticed and mean a lot to others!
Addi B's hard work and willingness to always help out certainly doesn't go unnoticed. She was nominated for a Hawk Proud award by multiple teachers this week for being such a kind, awesome student!
