DP Lions Share (11–12)
Week of May 14, 2025
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Hello DP Families!
The juniors enjoyed their spring social last Friday. Thank you to Ms. Burwick and the junior class leaders for organizing this fun event!
Graduation is just nine days away! Everything you need to know (including information about seating for the disabled) is included in this Graduation Guide. Please read this guide and reach out with any questions as we approach the big day!
Sincerely,
Stela Holcombe
DP Principal
Quick link: DP Calendar
Final Week Schedule Reminders
- Wednesday, May 21 is a full school day.
- Thursday, May 22, is the last day of school!
- There is no After School 6-12. All students must be picked up in the carline at 4:10.
- May 22 is a free dress day. Wear school-appropriate clothing and shoes.
Medication Pick-up
- If your student has medications on campus, please pick them up by May 22 or they will be discarded.
- If your student plans to have medications on campus next school year, please have their provider fill out and sign a new medication consent form after July 1, 2025.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please email the nurse’s office.
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
May 12-16; Family Night May 14 from 6 -7:30 p.m.
Stock up on books for the summer! Proceeds help us buy books for our secondary libraries! Students may shop during the day from 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. and during our Family Night May 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Preview what’s at the Fair and/or purchase books online!
Yearbook Delivery
The 2025 yearbooks have been delivered to most students who ordered a copy.
If you did not purchase a book, you can sign up on a waiting list to purchase a book for $85.
Extended Essay checkpoint today
Parents/guardians of juniors, please check in with your juniors about how they are doing on their Extended Essay! EE Checkpoint 4 is due today, May 14! See the EE Timeline Class of 2026 for Checkpoint 4.
IB Exam Schedule, Expectations, and Review Sessions
IB Exams have started! Review the following documents for exam information:
Graduation Walk & Photos with PYP Teachers
Tuesday, May 20
The Graduation Walk is an annual student tradition at Meridian. I'm sorry, but this event is not open to parents. Here is the schedule:
- 8:30 - Seniors arrive at school; change into cap and gowns in the HSC
- 8:40 - Photo of seniors who have been at Meridian since kindergarten
- 8:45-9:15 - Photos with PYP teachers in Primary Cafeteria
- 9:15-9:30 - Cap and Gown parade through Mays Building
- 9:30-9:45 - Cap and Gown parade through Primary Building
- 10:00-1:00 - Study for IB French Exam
Senior Farewell Program
Thursday, May 22 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Mays Cafe & Senior Lot
Parents/guardians, bring your tissues and join us for the annual Senior Farewell Program!
- Senior Slideshow
- Senior Banner by IB Y2 Visual arts students
- Senior group photo followed by the Senior Wave Out
What is the Senior Wave Out? This tradition started with the Class of 2020. Parents/guardians/family and teachers line up along Meridian Lane to cheer and "wave the seniors out" as they exit the senior parking lot towards Mays Street one … last … time. You're invited to decorate your seniors' cars and bring posters, noisemakers, etc.
Where to Park:
- Parents/Guardians who are driving their senior out of the parking lot for the Senior Wave Out should park inside the senior lot when they arrive at school for the senior slideshow.
- If your senior is a driver or riding with another student, parents and guests should park their own cars in the grassy area along Meridian Lane.
Graduation Details
Graduation is just nine days away! Everything you need to know (including information about seating for the disabled) is included in this Graduation Guide. Please read this guide and reach out with any questions as we approach the big day!
Mandatory Graduation Practice at 9 a.m.
All seniors are expected to attend graduation practice on Friday, May 23 from 9-10 a.m. at the Round Rock Sports Center. DO NOT WEAR CAP AND GOWNS for this practice. Parents are invited to watch practice if they like. Please sit up top in the stands.
Seniors must arrive by 6 p.m. for Graduation Ceremony
Graduation is Friday, May 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. Graduates must arrive by 6 p.m. Parents/Guardians/and other guests may begin entering the Round Rock Sports Center at 6 p.m.
Again, I urge everyone to read this document – it has all the info you need in regards to graduation, including early entry arrangements that can be made for families who have guests with severe mobility needs (e.g. in wheelchairs, walkers, with oxygen tanks, etc. )
Facebook Live Volunteer Needed
I am looking for a parent volunteer to do a Facebook Live broadcast on the evening of graduation! We do this every year. It's kinda fun to be on the arena floor in the middle of the action.
If you are available / willing to help, please let me know. You will also be invited to come to graduation practice on that same day so you have an idea of what the ceremony will look like. This volunteer will need to be a member of the Meridian Community Facebook page and have a good cell phone to use for this purpose. Please email Stela Holcombe if you can help!
Cafeteria balances overdue
Please don't delay – pay overdue meal balances today! Log into MySchoolBucks today to check; you can pay online or bring a check or cash to the front office in an envelope with your child's name and grade.
Public Service Announcement: safe storage of firearms
Texas law requires school districts annually to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. This page will help you learn about options for safe storage of firearms, as well as how to talk to your child and others.
RockSports Spirit Wear Discounts
Save $6 each on short/long sleeved tees and printed crewneck sweatshirts – now through the end of the school year!
RockSports is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and is at 1609 Chisholm Trail Rd #100.
The Spring Concert was Saturday, May 10. Registration for 2025-2026 After School Band and Orchestra is now open.
Meridian Athletics
2025 Summer Sports Camps (rising 7-12) - Registration ends soon! Spots are limited!
Stay conditioned and build your skills for Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball! Registration for Summer Sports Camps is now open and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, or sooner if the limited spots fill up first. 2025 Summer Sports Camps / Check your registration status.
2025 Fall Competitive Sports registration update
Regular registration ended on May 8 for Fall Competitive Cross Country, Flag Football, and Volleyball. Registration confirmation emails were sent on May 9 to those who successfully registered. If you believe you successfully registered and you did not receive a registration confirmation email, please email Meridian Athletics to inquire. Boys Varsity Volleyball will be returning for the fall 2025 season!
Late registration for Cross Country, Dance Team, Flag Football, and Volleyball will be open July 23 through 9 p.m. on July 30. Late registration is $104.60.
Students who enrolled in Meridian World School after May 8 are welcome to reach out to the registrar between May 19 and July 10 to request access to the Newly Enrolled Student Registration.
Physical forms for Fall Competitive Sports are due by August 1.
Closed for summer
The Athletics Department will be closed for summer from June 7 - July 13. Please plan accordingly.
The Athletics Newsletter and the Athletics web section offer more information about Meridian sports. For families who are new to Meridian Athletics, Introduction to Meridian Sports provides helpful information.
Questions? Email Meridian Athletics.
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
2025-2026 After School Band and Orchestra (7-8) - Registration now open!
Perfect for Meridian middle school musicians, registration for 2025-2026 After School Band and After School Orchestra is now open and ends at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22, which is the last day of school. Both programs have new directors for 2025-2026! Find details about these extracurricular activities for rising 7th and 8th grade musicians and register now: After School Band / After School Orchestra
Closed for summer
Secondary Enrichment will be closed for summer from June 7 - July 13. Please plan accordingly.
Questions about secondary clubs and extracurriculars? Email Secondary Enrichment
Important DP Program Contacts
Counselor for Grades 10-12, Nick Manuszak
College and Career Counselor, Kathy Gregg
SpEd Director, Susan Mais
ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown
504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott
SpEd Coordinator, April HarrisDean of School Culture, Monique Swain
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DP Calendar
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May 21, 2025
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May 22, 2025
- Free Dress Day
- Last day of school for students
- Senior Farewell - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
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May 23, 2025
- Graduation Practice - 9 am - 10 am
- Senior Graduation Ceremony - 7 pm - 8:30 pm