DP Lions Share (11–12)

Graduation Tickets

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Must be cleared by Friday, May 8

 

Seniors must clear all obligations (overdue library books, library fines, lunch account balances, etc.) by Friday, May 8 in order to be cleared for graduation.  Some seniors currently owe money for lunch in MySchoolBucks. Please login and clear these obligations asap. This will save Ms. Holcombe the time of having to email families individually.

$2 Fundraiser Free Dress Day: May 7

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Students should bring $2 to the lobby next Wednesday or Thursday morning to enjoy free dress on Thursday! (regular, school-appropriate clothing – no pajamas/costumes. Students will receive a wrist band). 

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

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May 4-8

We would love your help in celebrating the incredible people who make our school so special each day! There are a few simple ways you can get involved: 

• Notes of Kindness: Take a moment to send a kind message, note of gratitude, or words of encouragement to any staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your child.
• ViP Workroom Treats: Help stock workrooms with themed treats on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! See the ViP sign up.

Staff Favorites: Our families often ask how they can show their appreciation for teachers. Check out the Staff Favorites to see what they love!

Letter Jacket Sizing and Ordering Event

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Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1

During C lunch and Advisory (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) in the Mays Lobby.

 

Students and their parents and guardians will have the chance to shop the Letter Jacket Sizing and Ordering Event. 

 

The event is open to any high school student who has lettered in their activity, as well as all Meridian juniors and seniors. See the 2025-2026 Lettering List.

 

Those who lettered in their activity can order “reserved patches” and an M-letter insert that represent their activity.

 

Orders placed at this event will need to be paid in full at the time of order (cash, check, credit card). Parents/guardians are welcome! Letter jacket packets are available to pick-up from the High School office. Or, find the digital brochure and supporting materials at Letter Jackets & Lettering.

Dismissal and Behavior Expectations

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We have recently been made aware of instances of disrespectful behavior by Meridian secondary students toward McDonald’s employees and customers as students transition from campus to the McDonald’s property at dismissal. This behavior is not aligned with our school expectations and must be addressed.

As a reminder, Meridian operates as a closed campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus independently unless a parent or guardian has completed the required Release of Liability form. This policy is in place to ensure student safety and accountability and was communicated in August via campus newsletters.Students who leave campus without documented parent/guardian permission will receive a disciplinary referral and appropriate consequences for failing to follow established school safety policies.

 

To be clear on campus dismissal expectations, students must exit the building through the main doors and immediately proceed to their correct dismissal location: blue, orange or green carline OR the after school program in the Mays cafe.

If your student is allowed to walk off campus, they must do so immediately and not congregate in the carline waiting areas. Once students leave campus, they are not allowed to return to the pickup lines or to the after school program. Students registered for the after school program are expected to go straight to the Mays cafe at dismissal.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing expectations for respectful behavior in the community and adherence to campus procedures. Our goal is to ensure all students represent Meridian positively while maintaining a safe and structured environment.Thank you for your partnership.

Facebook Live Volunteer Needed

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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. Graduation is on Friday, May 22 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. 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!

Sign Up to Donate Snacks for the "IB Oasis"

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IB exams begin next week!  You are invited to donate food and/or time for the IB Oasis--a space we set up in the high school for students to grab-and-go snacks before, in between, and during IB exams.  If you have never donated before, now is a good time to chip in! In addition to food donations, we need a parent to volunteer to set up The Oasis space each morning. This is a fun way to get a glimpse of student life during the examination period. Thank you, Michelle Stone (Dariyen's mom), for creating the Sign Up Genius!

Meridian plastic film recycling drive with Ridwell

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Plastic Bag Drive ends tomorrow!

 

It's time for Ridwell’s plastic bag recycling drive! During the drive, if ten families become Ridwell members, Meridian will get free plastic film pick up for a whole year.
Tomorrow is the final day to bring in plastic bags for the drive.

DP Student Awards Ceremony

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Tuesday, May 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mays Gym

A notifying email will go out to juniors and seniors receiving an award (and their parents/guardians) by Saturday, May 2 at 10 p.m. Students who are not receiving an award this year are invited to come cheer on their friends!

Senior Farewell Event / Senior Wave Out

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Thursday, May 21 from 8:30-10 a.m. in the Mays Cafe

 

Parents/guardians, bring your tissues and join us for the annual Senior Farewell Program. This program will begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp with a viewing of the Senior Slideshow. Next, the DPY2 visual arts students will present the Senior Banner. And then, we will proceed outside for a final senior group photo followed by the Senior Wave Out. 

 

What is the Senior Wave Out? This is a tradition that started during Covid with the Class of 2020. Parents/guardians/family members and teachers are invited to 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. Parents/guardians/seniors are invited to decorate the seniors' cars for this event. Family members are welcome to bring posters, noisemakers, etc. if they  like.

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 that morning. If your senior is a driver, parents should park their own cars in the grassy area along Meridian Lane.