Reminder: Eclipse Day Survey and FAQs

Please submit this form by today, March 27

Meridian will have school the day of the eclipse, April 8. We’ve planned an amazing day for our students to take part in this exciting event!  We’ll share safe eclipse viewing practices with our students, and we need your help reinforcing the lesson. Please talk to your students about safe eclipse viewing. Eclipse shirts will arrive next week for those who have ordered. 

To help us plan for numbers and outside space to view the event, please complete this short form if you have not already done so (we’ve had more than 1,000 responses!). If you have children in multiple grades, please complete one form for each child.

Here are answers to some of the questions you’ve shared so far: 

Can my student bring their own glasses?

If you purchased glasses that you prefer your child to wear, they may bring them. Please look at this webpage to make sure they are high quality. There are many cheap, inferior products out there.

What glasses has Meridian ordered? 

• Meridian has purchased high-quality eclipse glasses from American Paper Optics. These glasses are CE certified and meet ISO standards 12312-2. Staff members tested these exact glasses during the October eclipse (and have additionally tested the current batch out after they arrived). 
• These glasses have been tested to fit all sizes; they work over eyeglasses. 
• To accommodate different needs, we also have eclipse viewers donated by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. These are also CE certified and meet ISO standards. 

It's time to Adopt a Senior!

A wonderful Meridian tradition in pay-it-forward fashion, "Adopt a Senior" gives the entire Meridian community the chance to celebrate the K-12 continuum and support our class of 2024 seniors in their last few weeks of high school  –  right when they need it most. It’s as simple as sending a note of encouragement or treating them with their favorite snack or a gift card between May 1-17. Please sign up to Adopt a Senior by April 24.

Open 24-25 Board Position

Meridian has an opening for a community member (non-parent) to join the Board of Directors. Please help us spread the word! 

Our current Board member, Sofia O’Malley, is rotating off of the board after serving for the maximum of six consecutive years as a strong and supportive member. This opens a position for a new member to join with the first meeting of the new term scheduled for July. 

Our bylaws call for a total of seven members, one of which is to be a parent of a Meridian student. The parent position is filled by Tejal Bhalani. So this open position must be filled by a community member.

Should you know someone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity to serve as a board member, please contact [email protected] and/or share this Board Candidate Packet and Application. Applications are due by April 5. 

Arts & Science Showcase to include Planetarium, rock painting, rocket science, and more!

Saturday, April 6 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Put this on your calendar today! Enjoy live performances, interactive exhibits, and presentations from school and community STEAM partners. Experience Lego robotics, performance by our own Fierce Dance team, exhibits by UT Austin, Ultra Energy space temperature sensor demo, a mobile planetarium, and more! PLUS - shop our 7th Grade Makers Fair! Learn more and sign up to volunteer. 

We have many volunteer openings! A special thank you to our neighbors at Ultra Energy as a presenter and sponsor! 

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Week of March 21, 2024

Urgent Eclipse Day Survey

Please submit this form by Wednesday, March 27

Meridian will have school the day of the eclipse, April 8. Our choice to remain open aligns with the local districts around us. Our expectation is that all students will be present on Eclipse Day. Your child's attendance is how we ensure funding as a charter school.

We have an amazing day planned for our students. We will provide safety glasses for all students and instruct them in their proper use and the importance of wearing them.

To help us plan for numbers and outside space to view the event, we need you to fill out the following form. If you have children in multiple grades, please be sure to fill out the form for each child in each grade.

Open 24-25 Board Position

After serving for the maximum of six consecutive years as a strong and supportive board member, Sofia O’Malley will retire. This opens a position for a new member to join from the Central Texas area with the first meeting of the new term scheduled for July.

You may recall that our bylaws call for a total of seven members, one of which is to be a parent of a Meridian student. The parent position is filled by Tejal Bhalani.

Should you know someone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity to serve as a board member, please contact [email protected] and/or share this Board Candidate Packet and Application. Applications are due by April 5. 

Meridian presents Mini Job Fair

Interested in working at Meridian or know some amazing educators who’d like to join our team? Check out our Experience Meridian Mini Job Fair Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 am to 1 pm! Register for your spot or forward to family and friends today. 

New: Battery & Light Bulb Recycling

Battery and Light bulb recycling program comes to Meridian! Recycle your used batteries and light bulbs in the designated orange buckets in the Primary, Mays, and High School lobbies to help save the environment. Read on to learn more about this amazing student-led program.

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Arts & Science Showcase and spirit wear shirt

Saturday, April 6 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Save the date for the Arts & Science Showcase! Enjoy live performances, interactive exhibits, and presentations from school and community STEAM partners, including some of our school neighbors. Experience, Lego robotics, instrument petting zoo, video game design, space temperature sensor demo, a mobile planetarium, and more! Read on for more information and to register to volunteer. We have many volunteer openings!

Last day! Buy your Arts & Science shirt and wear it to the showcase to get a prize. This spirit wear shirt is approved to wear on Fridays. Order yours now!

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CDC updated and simplified COVID-19 recommendations

Meridian has been keeping up with the latest from the CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19. The CDC recently dropped the quarantine guidelines, so we will no longer require students or staff to quarantine if they test positive for the virus. Learn more about the new recommendations.

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Week of March 6, 2024

Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Third quarter updates

See the latest campus updates from Jay Olivier, our Chief Operating Officer. Read on.

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CDC updated and simplified COVID-19 recommendations

Meridian has been keeping up with the latest from the CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19. The CDC recently dropped the quarantine guidelines, so we will no longer require students or staff to quarantine if they test positive for the virus.

As with any illness, students and staff should not return to the school until they are fever free for 24+ hours, without medication on board and are feeling much better. 

COVID-19 has been causing less severe illness and hospitalizations have decreased as most people are vaccinated and/or have been exposed to the virus, creating immunity to the virus. 

What do I do if my student tests positive for COVID-19 or a respiratory virus?

• If your student will be absent, report the absence via email.
• As with any absence, parents and guardians may contact their student’s teachers to pick up homework for their student.

Students and staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus may return to school once these measures have been met:

• They are 24 hours fever-free (temp of 100𐩑 F or higher) without using fever-reducing medication
• Improved symptoms (cough, difficulty breathing, etc.)
• Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. Take added precaution over the next 5 days after you return, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, washing hands, etc.

CDC Press Release: CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations. Read on for more information from the CDC on how to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. 

Meridian presents Mini Job Fair

Interested in working at Meridian or know some amazing educators who’d like to join our team? Check out our Experience Meridian Mini Job Fair Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 am to 1 pm! Register for your spot or forward to family and friends today. 

Arts & Science Showcase and spirit wear shirt

Saturday, April 6 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Save the date for the Arts & Science Showcase! Enjoy live performances, interactive exhibits, and presentations from school and community STEAM partners, including some of our school neighbors. Experience, Lego robotics, instrument petting zoo, video game design, space temperature sensor demo, a mobile planetarium, and more! Read on for more information and to register to volunteer. We have many volunteer openings!

Wear your Arts & Science shirt to the showcase and get a prize. This spirit wear shirt is approved to wear on Fridays. Order yours now!

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Eclipse spirit wear is on sale now!

Commemorate the 2024 Eclipse with this special spirit wear shirt. This shirt is approved to wear on Fridays. For those who buy an Eclipse shirt you may wear them the day of the Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Order yours today!

Week of February 28, 2024

Lottery application deadline is tomorrow!

Siblings new to Meridian (K-9) need to apply now if you haven’t already! If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2024-2025 school year (in grades K-9) you must fill out an application before Thursday, February 29.

Arts & Science Showcase

Saturday, April 6 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

We are currently looking for businesses and organizations who want to participate in our Arts & Science Showcase on Saturday, April 6. Volunteers are also needed immediately to assist with outreach to organizations for participation. If you can help in either way, please email Lynda Chapel.

Last call: Deadline to order yearbook is March 1

The deadline to order a guaranteed copy of the book is March 1! There will be very few (if any) extra yearbooks this year, so please order your book online today through Josten’s.

MySchoolBucks Meal Program Fee increase

MySchoolBucks has notified us that on March 7 they will increase their Meal Program per-payment fee for school meals. This increase is due to rising payment processing fees and increased operational costs. Learn more …

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New spirit wear is on sale now!

Commemorate the Arts & Science Showcase and 2024 Eclipse with these special spirit wear shirts. Shirts are approved to wear on Fridays. For those who buy an Eclipse shirt you may wear them the day of the Eclipse on Monday, April 8.

Important attendance reminder

Meridian asks for your help in reducing avoidable (non-illness/emergency) absences.  

Attendance is counted daily at 9:30 a.m. If students are not in their class at 9:30 a.m., they will be counted absent.  If your child is absent, we will not receive vital funding. 

We understand that students need to take absences for illness and other reasons, and that routine appointments may not always be available after the school day ends. We ask for your help in reducing any avoidable absences. When possible, please schedule routine medical and dental appointments after 9:30 a.m., so that your student is counted for the day's attendance.

IB Visit and Continuum Evaluation

Every five years, IB schools go through an evaluation process – beginning with a self-study to identify strengths and areas for improvement and culminating with a visit from other IB educators to give feedback on our practices. This evaluation cycle is Meridian’s first as a continuum school – that means all three programs have worked together to analyze our practices. Read on to learn more.

Primary staff being sweet to others

Being sweet to others isn’t just for primary students! Last Wednesday, our primary staff spent the afternoon serving our community. Staff members helped clean up and beautify our campus, others went to a local nursing home, food bank, and spruced up a community member's residence. We enjoyed an amazing afternoon taking action in our community. Check out pictures!

Celebrating Black History Month

The Meridian Black Student Union presents Afro Day, a day to proudly celebrate Black culture while acknowledging the unique history of Black hair. On Monday, February 26, we will show pride in our natural hair, whether we rock an Afro, wear it down, or in our favorite style. We will take a group photo at 4:15 p.m. on February 26 in the Mays Lobby.

Following the group photo for Afro Day come chat with Ms. Janice Williams: Remembering the Civil Rights Movement (Mays Building).

Week of February 14, 2024

Four Day weekend: Feb. 16-19

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 19. Enjoy the long weekend!

Fun Meridian college acceptance fact?

Did you know that more than 10% of Meridian graduates have enrolled in UT since the first senior class graduated in 2016? Of the 375 Meridian graduates between 2016 and 2022 (the latest year for which we have data), 41 students have attended UT Austin beginning in their freshman year. These students do not account for those who were accepted but chose to attend another school (like Harvard, Stanford, U of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, etc.) 

At more than 10%, Meridian graduates exceed the top 6% automatic admission rate of UT. Meridian High School students benefit from qualities unique to a small International Baccalaureate High School program where your teachers and administrators not only know your name, but are available before and after school to assist, and they write personal letters of recommendations for students who need that personal touch. With 1.5 counselors dedicated to just over 250 students, your student can receive the individualized attention that isn’t always available in traditional high schools.

You’re invited to Friends of Meridian’s International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction

Friends of Meridian invites you to join them for their International Celebration of Flavors and Silent Auction Feb. 16. 

What: Enjoy an adult evening out with samples from local restaurants featuring cuisine originating from around the world, including Nigerian jollof rice and chicken, and Indian pakoras. A selection of international wines, beer, tea, horchatas, and mango lassis will be available. 

Why: This annual evening event includes a silent auction, and proceeds from Friends of Meridian events go towards sustainability projects at Meridian. 

Where: Friday, Feb. 16 at the Fern Bluff Community Center. Buy tickets now. 

Silent Auction is live: All auction items will be at the International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction on February 16. The auction ends Friday, February 16 at 8:30 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. Thanks to wonderful donors, there are some pretty amazing gift packages, experiences, and items up for auction. Check it out.

You’re invited to Friends of Meridian’s International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction

Friends of Meridian invites you to join them for their International Celebration of Flavors and Silent Auction Feb. 16. 

What: Enjoy an adult evening out with samples from local restaurants featuring cuisine originating from around the world, including Nigerian jollof rice and chicken, and Indian pakoras. A selection of international wines, beer, tea, horchatas, and mango lassis will be available. 

Why: This annual evening event includes a silent auction (which opens online Friday), and proceeds from Friends of Meridian events go towards sustainability projects at Meridian. 

Details: Friday, Feb. 16 at the Fern Bluff Community Center. Get tickets and details here!

Action: Complete the returning student commitment form

Help us plan for next school year! Please take 20 seconds to log into Skyward and share whether your child will return to Meridian next school year. It’s a one-question survey labeled, “Student Commitment Form.” Skyward app upgrades now let you fill this out on your device. Want to learn more? Read on …

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Siblings new to Meridian (K-10): apply now for next year

January 1 – February 29

Applications are being accepted for prospective students for the 2024-2025 school year. 

If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2024-2025 school year (in grades K-10th), please fill out an application for the sibling between January 1 and February 29. Siblings receive priority in the lottery.

If you have questions please email [email protected].

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International Week snapshot

What a great International Week! Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and attended our door decorating, classroom reading, World Parade, and Festival of Cultures. Check out some of these amazing moments we captured from the week.

Friday, Feb. 2: No early pickups after 1:30 pm

Dismissal traffic on Friday won't be allowed on campus from 1:30 p.m. until after the World Parade  finishes (anticipated by 3 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.). This includes Fast Lane. If you need to pick up your student early on Friday for doctors' appointments, etc, please pick them up before 1:30 p.m. to ensure that you can enter and exit the parking lot. School entrances will be blocked starting at 1:30 p.m.

Action: Complete the returning student commitment form

Help us plan for next school year! Please take 20 seconds to log into Skyward and share whether your child will return to Meridian next school year. It’s a one-question survey labeled, “Student Commitment Form.” Skyward app upgrades now let you fill this out on your device. Want to learn more? Read on …

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Important details for Friday’s World Parade

Even if your child is  not marching in the parade, please pause to read campus-wide information for this afternoon event. The entire school is involved.

Plus: Please join us at the Festival of Cultures Saturday!
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What do Board members do at Charter Schools? Read on!

Charter School Board members volunteer their time to make sure the school's mission, vision, and structure continue working well to create a quality education that meets each child’s unique needs. The Texas Public Charter School Association has a new report that shares more about how Charter School Boards work!

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Federal Report Card data now available

January 1 – February 29

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2022-2023 Federal Report Card for districts across the state. Families may read more, including links to Meridian's report.

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Siblings new to Meridian (K-10): apply now for next year

January 1 – February 29

Applications are being accepted for prospective students for the 2024-2025 school year. 

If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2024-2025 school year (in grades K-10th), please fill out an application for the sibling between January 1 and February 29. Siblings receive priority in the lottery.

If you have questions please email [email protected].

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Volunteer and experience a Model UN conference

Did you know that the Model UN Club is our largest student club at Meridian? We have 170 members! Parents and 4th - 12th grade students are invited to volunteer at our February Conference to see first hand what everyone is so excited about. Read on to find out more and volunteer.

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Important details for next Friday: World Parade!

Even if your child is  not marching in the parade, read on for important information regarding this afternoon event. The entire school is involved. Read now. 

Plus: learn all you need to know about the Festival of Cultures next Saturday! 

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School Board Appreciation Month: Thank you

Volunteer and experience a Model UN conference

Did you know that the Model UN Club is our largest student club at Meridian? We have 170 members! Parents and 4th - 12th grade students are invited to volunteer at our February Conference to see first hand what everyone is so excited about. Read on to find out more and volunteer.

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Friends of Meridian: International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction

Friends of Meridian invites you to their International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction. Tickets are on sale now. Read on to learn more and purchase tickets. 

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Experience the Meridian Black Culture Choir

Did you know that the Meridian Black Culture Choir has grown from being a virtual choir in February 2021 to now receiving requests to perform in off-campus community events! Learn more about the choir and their upcoming performance at the Festival of Cultures.

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A note from Community Partner CodeWizardsHQ

Thank you CodeWizardsHQ for sponsoring our Computer Science program, and for investing in our school and our students! Read on for a special offer from them …

It’s a new year – time to learn a new skill

Open a new world of knowledge for your child with the essential skill for the future - coding! CodeWizardsHQ offers coding classes for grades 3-12 that include classes such as: Animation with Scratch, Programming Fundamentals with Python, Creating Websites with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and so much more! Each class includes: Homework Help, Instructor Office Hours, Community forum, Videos and slides for every live class, and Weekly progress reports for parents.

Use code MWS2024 to save $25 off your enrollment. Visit www.codewizardshq.com or call 1-800-213-2417.

International Week 2024

Join us as we celebrate the knowledge, beliefs, and customs that our families, students, and staff bring to Meridian each day, enriching our community. 

World Parade - Friday, February 2

Students can watch or march in the World Parade! They’re invited to dress in fashion representative of their heritage. Does your student want to march? Sign up by Jan. 22. If your country's flag is not on the list, contact Lynda Chapel today, January 17, so that we may order one. The World Parade is a student and staff only event. 

Festival of Cultures - Saturday, February 3

We invite our families and High School students to host a booth to showcase your culture and share with the rest of our community. Please sign up today!

Students can participate with Club and Student Group Booths, Secondary Talent Show, and Primary Musical Performances! Learn more and sign up.

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Meridian Varsity Basketball teams to play on an NBA court!

Join us Saturday, February 3 to see both Meridian Varsity Basketball teams take on NYOS on the Spurs’ home court at the Frost Bank Center, San Antonio! Tickets to the Meridian games include the Spurs vs. Cavaliers game that night. Learn more and get tickets.

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Friends of Meridian: International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction

Friends of Meridian invites you to their International Celebration of Flavors & Silent Auction. Tickets are on sale now. Read on to learn more and purchase tickets. 

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A note from Community Partner CodeWizardsHQ

Thank you CodeWizardsHQ for sponsoring our Computer Science program, and for investing in our school and our students! Read on for a special offer from them …

It’s a new year – time to learn a new skill

Open a new world of knowledge for your child with the essential skill for the future - coding! CodeWizardsHQ offers coding classes for grades 3-12 that include classes such as: Animation with Scratch, Programming Fundamentals with Python, Creating Websites with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and so much more! Each class includes: Homework Help, Instructor Office Hours, Community forum, Videos and slides for every live class, and Weekly progress reports for parents.

Use code MWS2024 to save $25 off your enrollment. Visit www.codewizardshq.com or call 1-800-213-2417.

International Week 2024: Sign up now

International Week is less than a month away! We have many ways for families and students to participate and volunteer in the week’s activities. The deadline to sign up for these opportunities is January 22. Read on for details.

World Parade - Friday, February 2

This is one of our favorite events each year. We invite all students to participate in our World Parade by dressing in fashion representative of their heritage. Sign up now.

If your country's flag is not on the list, please contact Lynda Chapel by January 17 so that we may order one. This event is a student and staff only event.

Festival of Cultures - Saturday, February 3

We invite our families and High School students to host a booth to showcase your culture and share with the rest of our community. Please sign up if you would like to host a booth.

There are many ways students can participate in the festival: Club and Student Group Booths, Secondary Talent Show, and Primary Musical Performance. Read on to learn more and sign up.

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Siblings new to Meridian (K-10): apply now for next year

Apply now! If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2024-2025 school year (in grades K-10th) you must fill out an application before February 29.

Celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us in celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Read on to learn more about the Triple A MLK Jr. Ceremony & March, Meridian’s Black Culture Choir’s scheduled performance at the Austin Public Library, and more. 

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Green Line benches: Thank you

Thank you Josh Hladik and Boy Scout Troop 565 for hand-making these amazing benches for Green Lane! For his Eagle Scout project, Josh organized the design, creation and installation of the benches. The project included 24 volunteers and 243 hours worked. The benches are made of concrete and recycled plastic, a hardy and sustainable option that our students will enjoy for years to come.

Meridian Varsity Basketball teams to play on an NBA court!

Join us Saturday, February 3 to see both Meridian Varsity Basketball teams take on NYOS on the Spurs’ home court at the Frost Bank Center, San Antonio! Tickets to the Meridian games include the Spurs vs. Cavaliers game that night. Learn more and get tickets.

Week of January 3, 2024

Siblings new to Meridian (K-10): apply now for next year

January 1 – February 29

Applications are being accepted for prospective students for the 2024-2025 school year. 

If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2024-2025 school year (in grades K-10th), please fill out an application for the sibling between January 1 and February 29. Siblings receive priority in the lottery.

Currently enrolled students do not need to complete an admission application, but they will need to complete the two step process for returning students. This information will be communicated soon.

If you have questions please email [email protected].

Celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us in celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Read on to learn more about the Triple A MLK Jr. Ceremony & March, Meridian’s Black Culture Choir’s scheduled performance at the Austin Public Library, and more. 

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Mark your calendar: International Week 2024

January 29 – February 3

International Week is a month away! We'd love for you to join in the celebration! Read on for details, including ways you can volunteer.

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Message from the COO: Storm repair updates

See the latest on storm damage repairs from Jay Olivier our COO. Read on.

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Annual Fund: Every donation counts

Help us reach our Annual Fund Campaign goal by Dec. 31

We need your help to reach our goal of $350,000 for the Annual Fund. The State has not authorized an increase in funds since 2019 and your donations to the Annual Fund help cover school operational costs. More than ever, we need your financial support!

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Mark your calendar: International Week 2024

January 29 – February 3

International Week is a little more than a month away! We'd love for you to join in the celebration! We currently have two ways you can participate. Sign up for a booth or to volunteer at the Festival of Cultures. Read on for more including Primary Musical Performance information and music to practice.

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Thursday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Mays Gym

Put on your festive garb and bring your listening ears to the Meridian Winter Concert, featuring performances by After School Orchestra (7-8), After School Band (7-8), High School Orchestra (9-12), Performance Choir (3-6), General Music Class (6), and Orchestra Class (6). See the program.

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Secondary Afternoon Carline

Thank you secondary families for helping to make Secondary Afternoon Carline run smoother this semester. There are still a few improvements we can make and we need your help. Read on.

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Mark your calendar: International Week 2024

January 29 – February 3

International Week is a little more than a month away! We'd love for you join in the celebration! We currently have two ways you can participate. Sign up for a booth or to volunteer at Festival of Cultures and/or email [email protected] to help with planning student activities during International Week. Read on for more.

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Texas Public Charter School Association Invite

Texas Public Charter School Association (TPCSA) invites our families to join their mailing list to receive action alerts (see an example here) and other emails. If interested, you can subscribe to their emails here. 

Week of November 29, 2023

#GivingTuesday: Thank you for giving!

Thank you so much for making #GivingTuesday such a success! We have raised over $9,000 for our Student Opportunities Fund this school year. There’s still time to donate to this fund or the Annual Fund! Read on.

Congratulations Meridian Varsity Volleyball!

Meridian Boys Varsity Volleyball won the 2023 State Championship, securing Meridian’s 29th state title and the team’s 3rd consecutive sweep of the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League! The team’s eight seniors proudly leave behind a legacy for our lions to defend.

Girls Varsity Volleyball finished an impressive season as State Runners-Up! We couldn’t be more proud of this team and the spirit and intensity they consistently demonstrated under the leadership of the team’s six seniors, all of whom started playing for Meridian Volleyball in the 7th grade! See Accomplishments in Athletics.

A note from Community Partner CodeWizardsHQ

Thank you CodeWizardsHQ for sponsoring our Computer Science program, and for investing in our school and our students! Read on for a special offer from them …

CodeWizardsHQ invites you to dive into the world of artificial intelligence this holiday break with one of their new and exciting intro classes! Students will learn not only how AI works, but will also build an interactive model and/or game during their 90 minute class.

Save $30 off the list price of $49 by using the code: AIMWSCHOOL. This makes the perfect stocking stuffer or holiday gift for under $20! Enrollment opens November 27 and classes will fill fast, so be sure to register early to get your preferred day and time!

Proposed Academic Calendar for 24-25 School Year 

Next week, our board will vote on the 2024-2025 school calendar. Here are calendar highlights: 

• First day of school: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
• Winter and Spring breaks: aligned with RRISD’s approved calendar
• A staff professional development day follows fall break
• Last day of school: Thursday, May 22, 2025

As in the past, the calendar allows for two bad weather make-up days without canceling any holidays. Questions? Please feel free to contact Karalei Nunn at [email protected]. 

Parent/Guardian IB Feedback Evening

Thursday, November 2 from 6 p.m. -7 p.m. 

There’s still time to sign up for the IB Feedback Session! We hope to see you there! Read on for details and RSVP.

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Teacher Talent Show is back!

Thursday, November 16

Our popular Teacher Talent Show returns for the first time since 2018! Get your tickets before they sell out and enjoy an evening of solo and group performances from teachers, staff, and administration.

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Advisory Council: Apply now

Application deadline today, November 1

You’re invited to join Meridian's Advisory Council. Share your expertise and knowledge with us in one of our five committees. Apply now!

Black Student Union Spirit Wear Shirts on sale now

The Black Student Union is once again offering their popular Celebrate Black Culture  shirts on MySchoolBucks! They also have BSU-themed shirts. Shirts are available in youth and adult sizes. These are approved spirit wear and open to the entire community. The deadline to order is November 10 at noon.