MYP Archive Fall 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Hello Meridian Families,

I hope everyone had a restful break. The end of the semester is right around the corner! Please check Skyward and Managebac with your student to review grades and reach out to teachers with any questions you may have.

Please plan on joining us for the holiday music performance on December 14  at 4 p.m. Dress rehearsal is December 7 at 2 p.m.

MYP Skyward Progress Reports

$2 Free Dress Day: Support the Class of 2030 Camp Olympia trip

Let’s help 7th graders raise money for their 8th grade Camp Olympia class trip with a free dress day. Free Dress Day wristbands will be sold for $2 in the Mays and high school lobbies before school starts from Monday, November 18 – Thursday, November 21. Students who purchase a wristband may wear free dress or pajamas on Thursday, November 21. Wristband must be worn on November 21. No costumes. Clothing choice must be appropriate for school.

MYP Skyward Progress Reports

MYP Homework Expectations

At Meridian School, we believe that homework should be thoughtful, purposeful, and age- appropriate in both content and time. Students are provided 30 minutes of time in design class (6-8) and certain advisory days to complete missing or incomplete work. If it is taking your student more than the time listed below to complete homework please reach out to their teacher.

We have outlined the following expectations for homework.

• 6th grade: Completing work not finished in class and up to one assignment per subject lasting no more than 15 minutes. 
• 7th-8th grade: 10-15 minutes per subject
• 9-10th grade: 15-20 minutes per subject

Register now: 6th grade field trip to the Perot Museum

MYP (6-10) Principal’s Coffee

Counselor News: Bullying

Register now: 6th grade field trip to the Perot Museum

This week: CLUE High School Edition!

Join us as Meridian Mechs present the fall play for 2024-2025 – CLUE: High School Edition! Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Tickets available now on MySchoolBucks or at the door. Performances are Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mays Building Black Box.

We have two foreign exchange students, who, through no fault of their own, are in need of a new host family. Both are amazing kids, and both are loving their experience in Texas and at Meridian. They are here through the EF International cultural exchange program overseen by the US Department of State. The program originated to enhance cultural relationships between our country and countries abroad. It has been doing just that since the early 1960s, thanks to the generous nature of American families. Through this cultural exchange program, students are hosted by a family and attend a local high school, and they learn what life is really like here in our country. Everyone ends up with amazing memories and a family for life on the other side of the world.

The students come with their own health insurance, and an allowance from home to cover any school expenses, as well as their own personal needs such as cell phone, pizza out with friends, shopping sprees, etc. Host families promise to feed and nurture them and provide a reasonable amount of transportation to school and social activities.

Paula is a Junior at Meridian, and Mario is in tenth grade. Families do not need to have a teenager in the home, and quite often, it is families with younger children who really love having a teen around.

Action Requested: If you or someone you know would be interested in hosting one of these students please reach out to Stela Holcombe and she will connect you with the local EF coordinator, Bev Thomas.

Save the date: MYP (6-10) Principal’s Coffee

Tuesday, November 5 at 9 a.m.

Join us for the MYP Principal’s Coffee at the secondary library in the middle school building. We invite you to meet with school leadership and ask any questions you might have. Please park in the designated visitor parking spots on this map.

Do you or your student not like how their fall picture turned out? Read the instructions and fill out this form by November 1. Retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. If your student was absent for picture day on August 26, or if you enrolled after this date, we will automatically pull your child for a photo on November 5. Fall pictures will be used in the 24-25 yearbook. Questions? Email Sarah Whitley.

Does your 9th or 10th grade student need tutoring in English, Geometry, Physics, etc.? Starting Wednesday, October 23, 11th and 12th grade students from the National Honor Society (NHS) will offer tutorials once a month to their 9-10 MYP peers. Tutorials will be after school Wednesdays from 1:40 - 2:40 p.m. Keep checking the newsletter for new sign ups for sessions on the following days: Wednesday, November 13, and December 11.

October 21-25

This Saturday, October 26

Buy your tickets now for the Middle School (6-8) Creepy Carnival Fall Social/Dance. Middle school students come and enjoy food, music, games, and more! This is a Meridian student event only. Students may wear costumes. No weapons or full masks (we must be able to see faces). The dance will be in the Mays Café. Enter via the Mays Café Patio by the senior parking lot.

Arrival and end times vary based on grade:

6th Grade: 6 - 8 p.m.

7th Grade: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

8th Grade: 7 - 9 p.m.

Pre-Sale Tickets: $12 on MySchoolBucks. Sale ends noon on Friday, October 25

Report Cards for Quarter 1

Quarter 1 grades are now available in Skyward. Please remember that the daily assignments and teacher feedback are available in ManageBac. Please reach out to your student’s teacher with specific questions.

Starting October 23

Does your 9th or 10th grade student need tutoring in English, Geometry, Physics, etc.? Starting Wednesday, October 23, 11th and 12th grade students from the National Honor Society (NHS) will offer tutorials once a month to their 9-10 MYP peers. Tutorials will be after school Wednesdays from 1:40 - 2:40 p.m. Sign up for the October 23 session. Additional sessions will be offered Wednesday, November 13 and December 11.

We strive to educate students to recognize the impact their actions have on others. Please take a few minutes to share these bullying facts with your students.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be next week in the Middle School Library. Students may shop during the school day. Check out our Book Fair Flyer. Parents are welcome to shop with their students on Friday, October 25 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. The Book Fair closes on Friday. Books purchased online ship to your home and purchases of $25 or more ship free.

EWallets: Consider setting up an eWallet so that your child can shop without bringing cash to school. If you created an eWallet for your child for a past book fair, you should have received an email at the end of that book fair with a link to an electronic gift card. It will go back to the account that you used to create the eWallet. You can use this gift card to fund an eWallet for the next book fair. If you have questions about eWallets, please see Scholastic’s eWallets help section or email the librarian. Students can also pay with cash, and families can pay with cash or credit cards.

Buy your tickets now for the Middle School (6-8) Creepy Carnival Fall Social/Dance. Middle school students come with your friends and enjoy food, music, games, and more! This is a Meridian student event only. Students may wear costumes. No weapons or full masks (we must be able to see faces). The dance will be in the Mays Café. Enter via the Mays Café Patio by the senior parking lot.

Arrival and end times vary based on grade:

6th Grade: 6 - 8 p.m.

7th Grade: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

8th Grade: 7 - 9 p.m.

Pre-Sale Tickets: $12 on MySchoolBucks. Sale ends noon on Friday, October 25

Ticket Price at the Door: $20 cash or card

Secondary Scholastic Book Fair

October 21-25

The Scholastic Book Fair is this week in the Middle School Library. Students may shop during the school day. Parents are welcome to shop with their students on Friday, October 25 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. The Book Fair closes on Friday. Books purchased online ship to your home & purchases of $25 or more ship free.

EWallets: Consider setting up an eWallet so that your child can shop without bringing cash to school. If you created an eWallet for your child for a past book fair, you should have received an email at the end of that book fair with a link to an electronic gift card. It will go back to the account that you used to create the eWallet. You can use this gift card to fund an eWallet for the next book fair. If you have questions about eWallets, please see Scholastic’s eWallets help section or email the librarian. Students can also pay with cash, and families can pay with cash or credit cards.

Save the date: Saturday, October 26

Buy your tickets now for the Middle School (6-8) Creepy Carnival Fall Social/Dance. Middle school students come with your friends and enjoy food, music, games, and more! This is a Meridian student event only. Students may wear costumes. No weapons or full masks (we must be able to see faces). The dance will be in the Mays Café. Enter via the Mays Café Patio by the senior parking lot.

Arrival and end times vary based on grade:

6th Grade: 6 - 8 p.m.

7th Grade: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

8th Grade: 7 - 9 p.m.

Pre-Sale Tickets: $12 on MySchoolBucks. Sale ends noon on Friday, October 25

Ticket Price at the Door: $20 cash or card

Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free.

Secondary Red Ribbon Week

Monday, October 21 – Friday, October 25

This will be a week full of activities thanks to our amazing counselors and our Dean of Culture. They are working with STUCO and student leadership to provide students with a variety of experiences to promote a drug free lifestyle. This will be a spirit week and students will be able to dress up for the following themes. 

Monday: Marvel vs DC Monday – "Save Gotham City from drugs" Dress as a superhero

Tuesday: Team Tuesday – "Play hard against drugs" Wear sports jerseys

Wednesday: Wild Western Wednesday – "Live a wild life without drugs" Dress western

Thursday: Throwback Thursday – "Make Drugs History" Dress as a different decade

Friday: Camo Friday – "Make Drugs Disappear" Wear camouflage clothing

Halloween: Thursday, October 31, students will be able to wear their Halloween costumes. No masks and clothes should meet dress code expectations.

Standard Based Grading and ManageBac Zooms

Urgent: Standards Based Grading and ManageBac Survey

Save the date: Standard Based Grading and ManageBac Zoom

Camp Olympia registration deadline this Friday, September 20!

Complete the following registration steps if your student wishes to attend the trip:

1. Complete the registration form.
2. Print and fill out the Camp Olympia Release, Indemnity and Medical Treatment Authorization Form and drop it off at the middle school front office. Hard copy is required, the office has copies if you need. 
3. Pay for registration on my MySchoolBucks or drop off a check to the middle school front office by September 20. We do not accept cash. Makers Fair participants and Free and Reduced have been sent an invoice through MySchoolBucks.

Homecoming is around the corner! Starting this Saturday, September 21 with Founders Day through September 28. It will be filled with activities and fun. There will be dress up days, a mum and garter making social, parade, pep rally, high school dance, tailgate, volleyball games, and more!

Secondary (6-12) Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Days

September 23-27

Each year our Student Council selects special themed dress days for homecoming to generate spirit and fun.

Monday: Dress to Impress 

Tuesday: Doppelganger (dress alike)

Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack (free dress)

Thursday: Pajama / Onesie

Friday: Red Out (6-11) / Seniors in black. Wear your mums/garters!

Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone’s invited to our first ever Homecoming Parade! The parade will include Secondary student clubs, groups, and Athletics. Bring your school spirit and join us in the fun. Pre-Parade Block party starts at 6 p.m. – Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Check out the Homecoming Parade Map for parking and parade route.

Volunteers we need you! Sign up now to help before, during, and after the parade.

Homecoming Games and Tailgate

Friday, September 27

Go Lions! Come hang out, eat, and get ready to cheer our volleyball teams on! The Homecoming Tailgate will be from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Students get free admission to the games.

Check out Homecoming game times and tickets.

Understanding Standards Based Grading and navigating ManageBac

Secondary students (6-12), show your school spirit and wear your mum or garter to school all day Friday, September 27. High school students will also get to wear their mum or garter at the High School Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28.

Buy your mum or garter now! Sales will end Wednesday, September 18 at noon.

Mum and garter kits are available for pre-order:

High School (9-12) – $30 each (not including tax and fees)

Middle School (6-8) – $20 each (not including tax and fees)

Learn more about what’s included in your kit, payment options, delivery, and the history of the Texas mum.

New: Meridian Homecoming Parade

Homecoming Dance tickets on sale now!

Saturday, September 28 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

The high school Homecoming Dance is the biggest high school dance of the year! Buy your tickets now. Tickets are $10 on MySchoolBucks and $15 at the door.

Attention high school families: The Homecoming Dance won't be possible without your support! We need Casino Game Dealers, food donations, clean up volunteers, prizes, and more. Please sign up to donate food and/or to volunteer on the night of the event. Thank you for your help in making it a success!

Model United Nations (6-12)

Annual Membership Registration for new and returning members ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11! No late registrations will be accepted. About Model UN / Annual Registration / Registration Status

Miss the mandatory parent/guardian and student information meeting for Model UN on Monday, September 9? Watch the recording.

2024-2025 Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Find the Clubs List for this school year.

Learn how students can start or reactivate a club. 

See Daily Announcements.

High School Girls Cross Country at Cedar Park Invitational on Saturday, September 7. Photo by David Edrich.

Athletics Registrations

Competitive Basketball (7-12)

Registration for Competitive Basketball is now open and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 19. No late registrations accepted.

About 2024-2025 Competitive Basketball / Register for Competitive Basketball

Competitive Tennis (7-12)

Registration for Competitive Tennis is now open and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 19. No late registrations accepted.

About 2024-2025 Competitive Tennis / Register for Competitive Tennis.

See Sports Registration for more. Check your registration status.

Meet the Coach Event - Tennis

Interested in 24-25 Competitive Tennis? Join us for the casual Meet the Coach event on Monday, September 16 in the Mays Lobby from 1:50 - 2:20 p.m. (during advisory). Parents/guardians and students in 7th-12th are welcome to attend.

Cross Country meet this Saturday: Run fast, Lions!

Saturday, September 14: Austin Speedster Classic Cross Country Meet (MS and HS)

See all Cross Country meets

Home Flag Football game this Saturday: Let’s go, Lions!

Saturday, September 14: MS Beast hosts Texas Empowerment. Rock Field is less than a mile from the Meridian campus! Free to attend!

See all Flag Football games

Home Volleyball games this week!

Roar, Lions, roar! Defend the den!

Monday, September 16: MS Bold, MS  Beast, and Varsity

Tuesday, September 17: MS Bold and JV Beast

Wednesday, September 18: JV Bold double-header

See all Volleyball games

Homecoming Volleyball Events!

Tuesday, September 24: Home middle school volleyball games, starting at 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 26: New tradition! Adults vs. high school volleyball games! 7 p.m. Find details.  Adult sign up.

Friday, September 27: Homecoming volleyball games, starting at 5:30 p.m. Fierce Dance Team performs!

See the Athletics Newsletter for more sporting events happening during the next week.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Understanding Standards Based Grading and navigating ManageBac

Secondary students (6-12), show your school spirit and wear your mum or garter to school all day Friday, September 27. High school students will also get to wear their mum or garter at the High School Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 28.

New: Meridian Homecoming Parade

Homecoming Dance: "Casino Night" Semi-Formal

Saturday, September 28 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

The high school Homecoming Dance is the biggest high school dance of the year! Tickets go on sale September 11. Ticket prices will be $10 online and $15 at the door. Dance details coming soon.

Attention high school families: The Homecoming Dance won't be possible without your support! We need Casino Game Dealers, food donations, clean up volunteers, raffle prices, and more. Please sign up to donate food and/or to volunteer on the night of the event. Thank you for your help in making it a success!

Winter Competitive Sports Registration (7-12)

Registration for Competitive Basketball and Competitive Tennis opens on Wednesday, September 11 and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 19. No late registration will be available. Season details, including practice schedules and participation fees, will be available when registration opens. Tryouts are required. Students must be registered and physically eligible to try out. See Sports Registration for more.

Competitive Basketball (7-12) - Tryouts are Sunday, September 29 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. 

Competitive Tennis (7-12) - Tryouts are Wednesday, September 25 from 2:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Meridian Labor Day Classic Volleyball Tournament

Middle School Beast Volleyball at the Meridian Labor Day Classic. Photo by Shachon Leaf.

Meridian hosted 21 schools at the Round Rock Sports Center in the 8th annual Meridian Labor Day Classic Volleyball Tournament on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31. The tournament was a huge success! Thank you to Nicole Krieg, Girls Varsity Volleyball coach, for coordinating this impressive event!

Home Volleyball games!

Thursday, September 5 - MS Brave, MS Bold, & MS Beast

Monday, September 9 - MS Brave, MS Bold, & JV Beast

See all Volleyball games

Important! For parents/guardians wishing to grant permission for their secondary student to attend home volleyball games without them, please read the process and expectations.

Home Flag Football game!

Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Rock Field - Rock Field is less than a mile from the Meridian campus! Free to attend. See all Flag Football games

Cross Country meet!

Saturday, September 7 - Cedar Park Invitational

See all Cross Country meets

1st Annual Adults vs. Students Volleyball Games!

Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m.

A new tradition begins during Homecoming week! These are mini games between Meridian high school volleyball players vs. staff & parents/guardians! Find details.  Adult sign up.

See the Athletics Newsletter for more sporting events happening during the next week.

Model United Nations (6-12)

Model UN gives students the opportunity to work on their research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills. Annual Membership Registration is now open and ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11! No late registrations will be accepted. Annual membership registration is required for new members and returning members, including officers. About Model UN / Annual Registration / Registration Status

Debate Club (9-12)

Do you like to argue? Are you competitive? Debate Club will hold a Student Interest Meeting on Thursday, September 5 from 4:10-5p.m. in HS 1.11. Learn more about Debate Club.

2024-2025 Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Find the Clubs List for this school year

Learn how students can start or reactivate a club

Questions? Email [email protected].

Students who attend after school tutoring and/or student clubs and group activities must exit through the Mays Café. Families may park in the student parking lot to pick up their students (see map). Students that are not picked up on time will remain in After School 6-12 and fees will be incurred. 

High School Building: students may be picked up from the high school lobby.  If the student is not picked up at the end of their activity they will be required to report to After School 6-12 in the Mays Café. 

Students may not wait outside, in the middle/high school lobbies, or exit the Mays building through any other exit.

If you will not be picking your student up immediately after their activity, please register them for After School 6-12. After School 6-12 ends at 5:45 p.m. sharp and late fees start to incur at 5:46 p.m. Late fees will be charged even if you are not registered for After School 6-12. Learn more about registering for After School 6-12 and late fees.

This new policy is to ensure the accountability of our students after school. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep your students safe.

Camp Olympia Parent Meeting

Home Volleyball games!

Wednesday, August 28 - MS Brave, JV Beast, & JV Bold

Tuesday, September 3 - MS Bold, MS Beast, & Varsity

See all Volleyball games

Important! For parents/guardians wishing to grant permission for their secondary student to attend home volleyball games without them, please read the process and expectations.

First home Flag Football game!

Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Rock Field – Rock Field is less than a mile from the Meridian campus! Free to attend! Pack your dinner and come roar at Meridian’s first home Flag Football game! See all Flag Football games

See the Athletics Newsletter for more sporting events happening during the next week.

Important: Model United Nations (6-12) registration postponed

New registration date: Wednesday, September 4

Meridian’s most popular club, Model UN gives students the opportunity to work on their research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills. This year’s Annual Membership Registration will now open on Wednesday, September 4 and ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11! No late registrations will be accepted.

Annual membership registration is required for new members and returning members, including officers. Learn more about Model UN and how to register.

Final leadership camp (6-12)

Students will learn to enhance their leadership skills and find ways to build the Meridian community. The final Leadership camp will be held on Wednesday, August 28 from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in the Mays building (M-1.22 & M-1.24). Leadership camps are free and open to all students. No registration needed. Learn more.

2024-2025 Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Find the Clubs List for this school year.

Learn how students can start or reactivate a club. 

Questions? Email [email protected].

Students who attend after school tutoring and/or student clubs and group activities must exit through the Mays Café. Families may park in the student parking lot to pick up their students (see map). Students that are not picked up on time will remain in After School 6-12 and fees will be incurred.

High School Building: students may be picked up from the high school lobby. If the student is not picked up at the end of their activity they will be required to report to After School 6-12 in the Mays Café.

Students may not wait outside, in the middle/high school lobbies, or exit the Mays building through any other exit.

If you will not be picking your student up immediately after their activity, please register them for After School 6-12. After School 6-12 ends at 5:45 p.m. sharp and late fees start to incur at 5:46 p.m. Late fees will be charged even if you are not registered for After School 6-12. Learn more about registering for After School 6-12 and late fees.

This new policy is to ensure the accountability of our students after school. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep your students.  

College Shirt Day

New time: Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Each year our 8th grade class participates in a three day-two night off campus learning experience at Camp Olympia in Trinity Texas. This year’s trip will take place October 16-18. We will be hosting a parent meeting Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the Mays Café right after the middle school open house.

Are you curious to meet your 9th or 10th grade student's teachers? If yes, then mark your calendar for our High School Open House! You will "walk" your student's schedule, spending about seven minutes per class where you will hear a brief presentation from each teacher. Students are invited to attend with their parent/guardian (to help them find their classes), or you can attend without your student. Put on your comfy walking shoes and join us!

Note: This is not a "come and go" event. You will want to arrive by 5 p.m. to enjoy the full experience. More info to come in next week's newsletter!

Fall Developmental/Pre-Season Sports (6-12)

Registration for Developmental Basketball and Developmental Soccer ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, or sooner if the limited spots fill up first.

First Home Volleyball Games!

Wednesday, August 21 - MS Beast & Varsity

Monday, August 26 - MS Brave, MS Bold & JV Beast

Volleyball Game Schedule

Important! For parents/guardians wishing to grant permission for their secondary student to attend home volleyball games without them, please read the process and expectations.

First Cross Country Meet!

Saturday, August 24 - Savio Early Bird Invite (MS & HS)

Cross Country Meet Schedule

First Flag Football Game!

Saturday, August 24 - MS Beast plays Texas Empowerment away.

Flag Football Game Schedule

8th Annual Meridian Labor Day Classic Volleyball Tournament

Friday, August 30 (student holiday) and Saturday, August 31 at the Round Rock Sports Center

A Meridian tradition and celebration of school pride and spirit! All Meridian Volleyball teams will be competing in this tournament. Last year, Girls Varsity took Gold! Find admission information and more.

New to Meridian Athletics?

Visit the Introduction to Meridian Sports, the Athletics website, and the Athletics Newsletter.

New Leadership Camps (6-12)

Students will learn to enhance their leadership skills and find ways to build the Meridian community. Two remaining camps will be held on Wednesdays, August 21 and 28 from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in the Mays building (M-1.22 & M-1.24). Leadership camps are free and open to all students. No registration needed. Learn more.

Student Government (6-12)

Students interested in participating in 24-25 student government must:

1. Attend a mandatory interest meeting. The mandatory interest meetings were last week. Students who missed their required meeting should reach out to Mme Gentillet
2. Read the Student Government Packet, including the new election process and Terms for Participation.
3. Submit Student Government application by Thursday, August 22

2024-2025 Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Find the Clubs List for this school year. 

Learn how students can start or reactivate a club. 

Questions? Email [email protected].

Matthew Castaneda – MYP Assistant Principal (6-7)

A native Texan, Matthew Castaneda grew up in Houston and then moved to Austin to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his Bachelor's in English in 2014. After graduating, Matthew taught high school English for four years at LBJ Early College High School, where he also served as the English department chair and a PLC leader. Matthew later earned his Master's degree in Education Leadership and Policy in 2018 from The University of Texas at Austin. Matthew joined the Meridian family as the 8th grade English teacher during the 2018-2019 school year. In fall of 2019 he became Assistant Principal for grades 6 and 7. Out of school, Matthew enjoys food-related outings with his wife and daughter.

Kim Salazar – MYP Assistant Principal (8-10)

Kim joined Meridian in 2012 as a parent and volunteer and joined the staff as the primary dedicated substitute in 2019. She quickly moved into the role of a 3rd grade classroom teacher. After teaching 3rd grade for 5 years she is excited to continue her journey as an MYP Assistant Principal in the 2024-2025 school year and support the school and community in a new capacity.

Kim grew up in east Texas, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is certified in special education, PE, and EC-6th grade. She then earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration.  After three years of teaching special education and the birth of her first child, Kim became a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband, Chris, grew their family and after raising her own children for ten years, she rejoined education. Kim and Chris now have three children who attend Meridian as a Senior, Sophomore and 7th grader. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, baking and spending time with family.

The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center is partnering with Meridian World School on August 22 and 23 to provide “Play It Safe” lessons to our 6th - 8th grade students. Lessons are based on grade and are not the same lessons students had last year.

The “Play It Safe” program focuses on empowering student(s) to understand the fundamentals of healthy relationships, identify potentially unsafe situations both online/offline, and how to handle unsafe situations.

This program is part of Senate Bill 9 and is an Opt In Program. If you would like your student to take part in this program you must fill out this Google form to opt in. Forms must be completed by August 19.

Action required (10): Not a Number Program

After School Music (7-8)

Registration ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14. No late registrations. A minimum of 20 must be met for each  activity to form.

• Orchestra - Starting August 19, rehearses weekly on Mondays from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Register today! Check your registration status.
• Band - Starting August 22, rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Register today! Check your registration status.

New Leadership Camps (6-12)

Students will learn to enhance their leadership skills and find ways to build the Meridian community. Camps will be held on Wednesdays, August 14, 21, and 28 from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in the Mays building (M-1.22 & M-1.24). Leadership camps are free and open to all students. No registration needed. Learn more.

Student Government (6-12)

Students interested in participating in 24-25 student government must:

1. Attend a mandatory interest meeting from 7:55 - 8:15 a.m. in M1.10 (Mays building). Please note: these meetings are before the start of the school day:
   • Thursday, August 15: 7th and 8th grade
   • Friday, August 16: 9th and 10th grade
   • Monday, August, 19: 11th and 12th grade 
2. 6th graders who missed the required meeting on August 14 should reach out to Mme Gentillet
3. Read the Student Government Packet, including the new election process and Terms for Participation.
4. Submit Student Government application by Thursday, August 22

Additional Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Clubs and student groups usually become active in September. Please watch newsletters for updates.

Fall Developmental Sports (6-12)

Registration for Developmental Basketball and Developmental Soccer is now open and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, or sooner if the limited spots fill up first.

Pre-order Labor Day Classic Shirt

This spirit wear shirt celebrates Meridian’s 8th annual volleyball tournament and is available in sizes YS - A3XL. Learn more and order by Friday, August 16!

First Home Volleyball Games!

Wednesday, August 21 - Girls MS Beast & Girls Varsity

New to Meridian Athletics? 

Visit the Introduction to Meridian Sports, the Athletics website, and the Athletics Newsletter. 

Questions? Email [email protected].

Action required (6-8): Play It Safe Program

Join us on campus to pick up your schedule, meet your student's teachers, pick up car tags, discover how you can support the school, pick up Letter Jackets, and purchase spirit wear from RockSports! You can also drop off medications and immunization records at the nurse’s table if needed. Consider signing up to volunteer to help us make Back to School Night run smoothly.

Middle School 6-8: Monday, August 5 from 4-6 p.m.

High School 9-12: Monday, August 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Secondary Arrival times: 7:30 - 8:25 a.m.

Early Green Lane (recommended for grades 3+) from 7:20 - 7:30 a.m.

We ask that 6th-12th grades take the shortest lane of any color. Please review the Arrival Carline Map. 

Please exit in the same line and do not merge to another line to leave the school once you drop off. This helps with safety when students are exiting cars from different car doors throughout the entire carline.

Dismissal Times and Procedures