DP Lions Share (11–12)

Dismissal Times

• Wednesday, May 20 is a full day of school dismissing at 3:40 (primary) / 4:10 (secondary).
• Thursday, May 21 is the last day of school. There will be no Triple A or After School 6-12. Students should be picked up during carline. If you use Pikmykid, update your pickup mode and know which carline your students will be in. Waiters will operate as usual.

Attention Class of 2027: College applications are ahead!

Here are some tips from our college counselor, Kathy Gregg, about what you can do this summer to be prepared for senior year:

• Continue to research colleges to find the right fit.
• Make college campus visits.
• Many colleges are moving back to requiring test scores for admission, so consider doing some test prep and retaking the ACT or SAT early in the fall. Registration and test prep available for SAT or ACT. 
• Create a spreadsheet with dates and requirements for potential colleges.
• Be involved in something this summer! Work, community service, internships, classes … all activities are valuable on college applications.
• Create or review your existing Common Application account. It will roll over for your actual applications on August 1.
• Check the essay requirements on Common App or your college websites and begin rough drafts of all required essays. Save these in a google doc for quick reference when you’re ready to apply in the fall.
• Finalize your resume and begin formatting it into the Activities section on Common App.
• And be sure to enjoy some quality family time! The senior year is coming and will fly by so quickly!

Senior Obligations

$2 Fundraiser Free Dress Day: May 7

Students should bring $2 to the lobby Thursday morning to enjoy free dress on Thursday!

(This means regular, school-appropriate clothing – no pajamas/costumes). Students will receive a wrist band. 

School Supply Kits Now Available for Purchase

Grades K-8

School supply kits are on sale now for grades K-8! Order yours today. Prices go up after July 1. If your child is returning to Meridian next year, go ahead and mark this off of your to-do list! (Families in the Free and Reduced Cost Meals program: you'll receive a separate email and code later this week).

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

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 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!

STAAR results this summer

Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.

Save the date for Spring Concerts! They will be held Saturday, May 16. Students celebrate their hard work this semester with an afternoon of music during our spring concerts! Enjoy a lively array of songs as we round out the school year.

• 1 p.m. - Band performance
• 3 p.m. - Orchestra performance (6th grade Beginning Orchestra, After-School (7th/8th graders), and HS Orchestra (9th-12th strings). Includes a special performance of Atoms! with 5th Grade orchestra students.

Letter Jackets

The Letter Jacket Sizing & Ordering Event was last week. Those who missed the on-campus event and still wish to order their letter jacket can reach out to the letter jacket vendor to make an appointment. Find the vendor’s contact information at Letter Jackets & Lettering. Ordering a letter jacket is optional. Orders will be confirmed with the school.

Meridian Athletics (7-12)

Soccer

Congratulations to the Meridian Varsity Soccer players who have been selected to play in  the HCAL Austin Region All-Stars games this Saturday, May 9 at the Onion Creek Soccer Complex!

• Representing Meridian Girls Varsity, Jocelyn G., Lilly P., and Kate T. will be playing at 4:30 p.m. 
• Representing Meridian Boys Varsity, Liam H. and Aarush S. will be playing  at 6 p.m.

2026-2027 Sports Registration  (current 6-11 / rising 7-12)

Registration ended at 9 p.m. on April 23. There is no late registration for Dance Team, Flag Football, or Volleyball. The only sport with a late registration ($104.60) is Cross Country, which will be open from July 22 through 9 p.m. on July 30. 

Students must be physically eligible to participate in Tryouts. No exceptions are available. Please make sure your physical form is submitted at least two school days before your tryouts to establish physical eligibility first. 2026-2027 Sports Registration

Closed for Summer Break

Meridian Athletics will be closed June 6 - July 19. No physical forms will be processed during this time. Emails will be answered the week of July 20. Please plan accordingly.

Athletics Newsletter / Athletics Calendar 

Questions about Athletics? Email Meridian Athletics.

Secondary Clubs & Extracurriculars (6-12)

Spring Concert

See details above in newsletter

Closed for Summer Break

Secondary Enrichment will be closed June 6 - July 19. Emails will be answered the week of July 20. Please plan accordingly.

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

Questions about Secondary Clubs? Email Secondary Enrichment