Skip to main content
Students talk about wooden toy cars and write down feedback
Students perform in "A Thousand Cranes" with yellow and red banners
JV Soccer team members run up and hug goalie after a win
Roary waves during a parade
Students and families throw colored powder into the air
Students walk in the Homecoming Parade for Cross Country, holding up a red sign with "We Are Lions XC"
A student practices the flute as they set up for a band performance during Founders Day
Students run across a field, the one on the left holding a football (from a recent Flag Football game).
Newsletters » DP Lions Share (11–12)

DP Lions Share (11–12)

DP Header

Week of March 25, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Stela

Hello DP Students and Families,

 

I hope everyone had a great Spring Break. We are in the final stretch of the school year!

 

I'm very thankful to Melissa Reese (MYP Principal), Tamra Burwick (Senior Class Advisor), Jordan Elbers (Senior Trip Coordinator), and Jessica Kress (High School Campus Coordinator) for chaperoning the seniors on the senior trip to Ireland and Scotland. 

Seniors and staff members stand in front of old stone building with bagpipe player

We are very excited about the Collaborative Science Project that is happening Thursday and Friday for the juniors. Parents and guardians are invited to join us for their project presentations on Friday afternoon from 5-6 p.m. See below for more info!

 

Seniors and parents/guardians of seniors, please save the date of April 2-3 for the annual Senior Lock Out event. This is an optional overnight activity where the seniors camp out overnight on the Mays Lawn. I sent an email about this last weekend; I will send a follow up with the permission form and volunteer sign up very soon!

 

Quarter 3 Report cards are now available in Skyward. Please reach out if you have any concerns about your student. 

 

Stela Holcombe

DP Principal

DPnews

A note: please do not arrive in the pick up line before 4 p.m. (1:25 p.m. Wednesdays). Early secondary drivers have been preventing on-time primary drivers from getting to their students. 

Calendar Reminders

  • $2 Free Dress Day next Thursday, April 2
  • No school for students on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6
  • DP Fine Arts Night is April 10
  • Subscribe to the calendar to get these dates, and more, on your phone!

DP Principal's Coffee moved to April 7

Cappuccino cup with lion logo in froth

Tuesday, April 7 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

 

Our final DP Principal’s Coffee of the year is here! It has been rescheduled for April 7 due to a meeting conflict.

High School Dance: This Saturday

90s TV with pink pump high heels and lipstick. DJ, Food, Games

Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 7-10 p.m. for Grades 9-12

 

Get your tickets for the High School Spring Dance! Students are invited to wear school appropriate, casual attire–or they may wear 80s/90s fashion.

If your student would like to bring a non-Meridian guest to the dance they must print and complete the Winter Dance Guest Approval Form in advance.

Please be on time for school!

This morning, nine juniors and seniors arrived late to school. Instruction begins promptly at 8:25 a.m., Late arrivals disrupt the flow of the classroom and signal a lack of respect for others’ time.

 

Students with excessive tardies—defined as nine or more—will be assigned Friday detention and will have their parking privileges suspended for one week (to start). Students who are members of NHS carry an even greater responsibility to arrive on time, as they are expected to serve as role models for others on campus.

 

If students or parents/guardians have any questions or concerns, please reach out. Thank you for your support in addressing this matter.

 

Announcements

Meridian plastic film recycling drive with Ridwell

Ridwell

Plastic Bag Drive runs through April 30!

 

Do you have plastic bags saved up to recycle but don’t know what to do with them? Meridian School has joined Ridwell’s plastic bag recycling drive for schools! During the drive, if ten families become Ridwell members, Meridian will get free plastic film pick up for a whole year!
 
Start saving bags now and bring them to Meridian on one of the following days:
  • During Arts & Science Fest April 18 (Mays Lobby)
  • Between April 27-30 (Any Lobby)

Interested in Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student?

Students walk with Pakistan in World ParadeIf you are interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the 2026–2027 school year, please email Stela Holcombe to connect with one of our local Foreign Exchange Program representatives.

 

These students are typically in 10th or 11th grade. Host families provide a bedroom and daily meals, while students provide their own spending money.

 

Welcoming a foreign exchange student into your home is a uniquely enriching experience for the entire family. It offers the opportunity to learn about a new culture, language, and perspective firsthand—right at your dinner table. Many host families find that these relationships broaden their worldview, foster lifelong friendships, and create meaningful cultural exchange that benefits both the student and the host family.

Yearbook Update: almost sold out

Did you miss the ordering deadline? There are 150 remaining books to be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Purchase your 25-26 yearbook today.

 

Not sure if you purchased a yearbook? There are two easy ways to find out! 

RockSports Spirit Wear Sale

Shirts and sweatshirts in gray and red that say "lions"Enjoy 20% off all branded Meridian items at the RockSports store through April 6. Short sleeve tees are $12, sweatshirts are $16 (twill version $32), and fleece jackets are just $24!

Attendance note

Blank calendar iconStudies show that missing even nine days a year (95% attendance rate) can hinder both a student’s learning and grades. Students are at the heart of our mission, and we miss them when they’re not here!

 

With respiratory viruses making their way through the school in January and February, we saw a significant drop in student attendance last quarter. We hope you returned from spring break healthy and strong for the final quarter! Higher engagement and attendance is something we pride ourselves in at Meridian.

 

Academics

Required for DP Science Juniors: Collaborative Science Project

Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27

 

We are excited about the Collaborative Science Project (CSP) that is scheduled for tomorrow and Friday! This is a required activity for all DP science juniors. I do want to apologize that the students had not received any information about this before Spring Break. I assure you that we will correct this for the future!

 

Parents/guardians are invited to attend the group presentations from 5-6 p.m. in the high school building. This is not a come-and-go event. The presentations will run on a specific schedule that begins at 5 p.m. We hope you can join us!

 

 

Spotlight

New turf installed on Sport Court

Seeing green from your carline view this week? We installed turf at the sport court! It's almost ready for students; debris is being removed today after grading the area. This project was made possible by your support of our Annual Fund!

 

A green turf field in front of gray and red building

 

Upcoming Events

Annual Senior Breakfast!

Friday, April 17 from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

 

The Senior Breakfast is an annual tradition where we provide a nice breakfast for seniors in their last quarter of high school. This event is being led by parent volunteer Michelle Stone.  Parents/guardians: see how you can donate and volunteer.

Experience Meridian: Mini Job Fair

Wednesday, April 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6  p.m.

Experience Meridian Job Fair: April 1 4:30 PM - 6 PM; students throw colored powder in air, jump on the playground, and smile with lab goggles onInterested in working at Meridian or know some amazing educators who’d like to join our team? Check out our Experience Meridian Mini Job Fair April 1! Register for your spot or forward to family and friends today.

 

Arts & Science Fest

Saturday, April 18, 2026

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

It's time for our 4th annual Arts & Science Fest! Discover live performances, interactive demos, a mobile planetarium, and exhibits from more than 30 school and community STEAM partners! Discover rockets with Longhorn Rocketry Association and Meridian Aerospace Club. Play with City of Round Rock Park Rangers. Enjoy a whole wing of hands-on science fun with Austin Community College!

 

Questions? Reach out to Lynda Chapel, Community Coordinator.

 

Thank you to our sponsors, ThermoFisher Scientific, Handzies, and A+ Federal Credit Union!

 

GLobe with art and science icons

Students discover science and art

 

enrichment

Academic Eligibility

Students who are not passing all classes or have any incompletes on their grading period 3 report card will lose academic eligibility as of 4:10 p.m. on March 30. Students must be academically eligible to compete or perform with their extracurricular activities. Learn more: 2025-2026 Academic Eligibility Dates / No Pass No Play for Parents/Guardians and Students

Questions? Please email Secondary Enrichment.

Lettering

High school students who participate in their competitive, performance, or leadership extracurricular or co-curricular activity at the highest level could letter in their activity this year if all lettering requirements are met.  Students who letter are eligible to purchase a Meridian letter jacket and/or jacket sleeve patch representing their activity. Coaches and advisors will nominate students who meet this year’s lettering requirements by the deadline, which is Friday, April 3. The list of students who have lettered in 2025-2026 will be  published on the Lettering Jackets & Lettering web page on April 22. Letter jackets can be ordered on campus on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1. Letter Jackets & Lettering

Meridian Athletics (7-12)

 

Tennis

2026 TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament is Saturday, March 28 in Seguin! Let’s go, Lions! Bring home a State Championship!

 

Soccer

2026 Adults vs. Students Soccer Games! More adult players needed!

Open to all adults in the Meridian community, sign up to play our Meridian Soccer teams in this annual tradition on Friday, March 27. Learn more and sign up.

 

Soccer Senior Night

On March 27, join us for Soccer Senior Night during the Adults vs. Students Soccer Games as we honor our ten seniors in the Meridian Soccer Program: Adeel A., Patrick A., Daniel H., Abdul-Azeez S., Aarush S., Jocelyn G., Lilly P., Collin B., Sai K, Prajwal P.

 

Upcoming Home Games - On Saturday, March 28, Boys Varsity & Girls Varsity host IDEA Round Rock at Rouse High School!

 

Coed MS Soccer advances to playoffs! Please watch the Soccer Game Schedule for more information.

 

Soccer Game Schedule & Results

 

 

Get ready for 2026-2027 Sports! (current 6-11 / rising 7-12)

Originally communicated on January 28

Registration for Competitive Cross Country, Competitive Dance Team, Competitive Flag Football, and Competitive Volleyball opens Wednesday, April 15 and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. Find each sport’s physical form deadline and tryout dates on the Meridian Athletics landing page.

 

Athletics Awards Ceremony

All students who participated in Meridian competitive sports this school year are invited to attend the Athletics Awards Ceremony in the Mays Gym on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Student athletes are encouraged to dress up for this event. Please keep attire school-appropriate. Student athletes may have two family members accompany them. More information will be available closer to the event.

 

Athletics Newsletter / Athletics Calendar / 2026-2027 Sports Registration (Subject to change)

 

Questions about Athletics? Email Meridian Athletics.

 

Clubs & Extracurricular Activities (6-12)

 

HOSA (Future Health Professionals)

The HOSA State Leadership Conference started on Tuesday, March 24 and continues through Thursday, March 26 in Corpus Christi. Good luck to four Meridian Lions advancing: Yaseen A., EriAnn C., Lydia P., and Grace Z.!

 

2025-2026 Clubs List / Clubs & Extracurriculars / Enrichment & Extracurricular Calendar

Questions about Secondary Clubs? Email Secondary Enrichment

 

Important DP Program Contacts

DP Principal, Stela Holcombe
DP Assistant Principal, Wendy Riley
DP Coordinator, Charles Ryder
 
Secondary Librarian and EE Coordinator, Renée Ramirez
Counselor for Grades 10-12, Nick Manuszak
College and Career Counselor, Kathy Gregg
HS Campus Coordinator, Jessica Kress
Receptionist / Attendance Clerk, Tiffany Burnham
Report absences on Skyward
 

Director of Special Education, Susan Mais

LSSP/Assistant Director of Special Education, Jennifer Kuester

ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown

504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott

 
Registrar, Pamela Marmarinos

Dean of School Culture, Monique Swain

Child Nutrition Director, Kaylee Torres
Meal Program Application/Café Questions
Skyward Questions
Athletics
Secondary Enrichment
 

Help us reach you

Are you getting our Catapult text messages and emails?
  • Please check your email and cell on Skyward for errors. If they are correct, please check to make sure you didn't accidentally un-enroll in updates by opting back in here.
  • If you have a landline as your primary contact you will not receive Catapult text messages. You may change this in Skyward or fill out the google form with the cell phone number. Please only complete the form if your cell phone is not in Skyward.

DP Calendar

View All DP Calendar