District News Archive Spring 2025
District News Archive Spring 2025
Week of January 8, 2025
Two actions for currently-enrolled families: admissions for 2025-2026 School Year
January 1 – February 28
Siblings new to Meridian (K-9): apply now for next school year!
If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2025-2026 school year (in grades K-9), please fill out an application for the sibling before February 28. Siblings receive priority in the lottery but must apply before the deadline.
Currently enrolled students: One-question Commitment Form
Please fill out a one-question Commitment Form on Skyward. The form is available to the primary parent (the one listed first) on Skyward. There are three options for the answers: returning, not returning, not sure yet. This is not a final answer; this allows us to plan for the admissions process.
If you have questions please email [email protected].
Annual MLK Jr. March
Friends and family are invited to this annual event hosted by Triple A! Meet at the primary school entrance/lobby area. We hope to see you there as we honor the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.

Opportunity to engage in Advocacy
Texas Public Charter School Association (TPCSA) invites Meridian families to join their mailing list to receive action alerts and other emails this upcoming legislative season. If interested, please subscribe to their emails here. To learn more about the upcoming session (which starts January 14) and charter school priorities, you can visit TPCSA’s site.
TPCSA is a statewide organization representing Texas charter schools and works closely with us to advocate for public charter schools and the thousands of students we educate.
Week of January 15, 2025
Two actions re: 2025-2026 School Year
January 1 – February 28
Siblings new to Meridian (K-9): apply now for next school year!
If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2025-2026 school year (in grades K-9), please fill out an application for the sibling before February 28. Siblings receive priority in the lottery but must apply before the deadline.
Currently enrolled students: One-question Commitment Form
Please fill out a one-question Commitment Form on Skyward. The form is available to the primary parent (the one listed first) on Skyward. There are three options for the answers: returning, not returning, not sure yet. This is not a final answer; this allows us to plan for the admissions process.
If you have questions please email [email protected].
Teacher Experiences Auction raised nearly $10,000!
Thank you for supporting our bi-annual Teacher Experiences Auction! Together, we raised $9,511 to be used toward special school projects like a marquee.
Federal Report Card available
The 2023-2024 Federal Report Cards for Texas schools are now available through the TEA website. See what information federal report cards contain and review Meridian’s 23-24 Federal Report Card here.
MYP Theatre Class presents: Anon(ymous)
January 29 at 6 p.m.
Join Advanced MYP Theatre in the Black Box for a free performance of Anon(mous), by Naomi Izuka. Separated from his mother, Anon, a young refugee, journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people -- some kind, some dangerous and cruel -- as he searches for his family. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.

Week of January 22, 2025
Two actions re: 2025-2026 School Year
January 1 – February 28
Siblings new to Meridian (K-9): apply now for next school year!
If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2025-2026 school year (in grades K-9), please fill out an application for the sibling before February 28. Siblings receive priority in the lottery but must apply before the deadline.
Currently enrolled students: One-question Commitment Form by Sunday!
Please fill out a one-question Commitment Form on Skyward before Sunday. The form is available to the primary parent (the one listed first) on Skyward. There are three options for the answers: returning, not returning, not sure yet. This is not a final answer; this allows us to plan for the admissions process.
If you have questions please email [email protected].
Friends of Meridian's Chicken Welcome Party
Sunday, January 26 from 2-4 p.m.
Join the Friends of Meridian and the Chicken Committee at the coop in the primary playground Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring the family to meet the eight chickens, and enjoy chicken-care training, games, hot chocolate, pictures with the chickens, and education with their vet tech! Park in front of the high school. This qualifies for training if your family would like to sign-up to take care of the chickens in the future.
Join Our Team: Substitute Teachers Needed!
Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We are currently seeking substitute teachers, specifically in the area of special education, to join our team!
Substituting in special education provides a unique and rewarding opportunity to support students with diverse learning needs and help them succeed. Whether you have experience in education or are looking to step into the classroom for the first time, we welcome individuals who are dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting student success.
If you’re interested in becoming a substitute teacher and joining our amazing school community, apply today!
Sharing: car seat and booster inspections
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding free car seat and booster seat inspections Friday, January 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Round Rock. See details and share the flyer here.
MYP Theatre Class presents: Anon(ymous)
January 29 at 6 p.m.
Join Advanced MYP Theatre in the Black Box for a free performance of Anon(ymous), by Naomi Izuka. Separated from his mother, Anon, a young refugee, journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people – some kind, some dangerous and cruel – as he searches for his family. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.

Week of January 29, 2025
Health Clinic reminder: staying home when sick
If your student has a fever, or has had a vomiting/diarrhea episode and they have a test or project that day, please do not give them medication then send them to school and plan on picking them up after the test. Your student is contagious to the teacher and other students and will likely do poorly on their work. Arrangements will be made for all makeup projects and tests.
Siblings new to Meridian (K-9)? Apply now for next school year!
If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2025-2026 school year (in grades K-9), please fill out an application for the sibling before February 28. Siblings receive priority in the lottery if they apply before the deadline.
MYP Theatre Class presents: Anon(ymous)
New date! February 5 at 6 p.m.
Join Advanced MYP Theatre in the Black Box for a free performance of Anon(ymous), by Naomi Izuka. Separated from his mother, Anon, a young refugee, journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people – some kind, some dangerous and cruel – as he searches for his family in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.

Join Our Team: Substitute Teachers Needed!
Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? We are currently seeking substitute teachers to join our special education team!
Substituting in special education provides a unique and rewarding opportunity to support students with diverse learning needs and help them succeed. Whether you have experience or are looking to step into the classroom for the first time, we welcome individuals who are dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about supporting student success.
If you’re interested in becoming a substitute teacher and joining our amazing school community, apply today!
Week of February 5, 2025
Morning carline reminder: enter off of Mays only
Upcoming Dress Days
Festival of Cultures: 10 more country tables needed
Sign up to host a country booth today, and check out all of the other awesome activities planned for International Week!
Arts and Science Fest call for activities
April 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Save the date for Meridian's 3rd annual Arts and Science Fest! Enjoy a variety of STEAM experiences hosted by both our school and local community.
Do you have a local business or organization that would like to participate? Complete this form or email Lynda Chapel.Black History Month Jamboree
Friday, February 21 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Meridian Black Student Union presents a Black History Month Jamboree: Celebrating Black Culture. Open to Meridian families (grades 8-12 can attend without a guardian, but we highly encourage parent/guardian attendance). Enjoy talent acts, visual arts, a fashion show, Black history speeches, and snacks. Sign up to attend and/or join activities.
Annual Fund appeal from our Founder and CEO
Meridian World School relies on financial contributions from families to maintain teacher IB training, outfit our libraries with books and programs, allow for additional counselors to meet student needs. We're still $100,000 short of our goal to fund these vital needs. Can you help with a donation of $300 or more?
MYP Theatre Class presents: Anon(ymous)
February 5 at 6 p.m.
It’s tonight! Join Advanced MYP Theatre in the Black Box for a free performance of Anon(mous), by Naomi Izuka, an entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.

Week of February 12, 2025
World Parade Deadlines
Two event opportunities
We still need eight more country/regional tables at Festival of Cultures March 1! Sign up to host a country booth today! It's from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m.
Save the date for our Arts and Science Fest! It's April 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do you have a local business or organization that would like to participate? Complete this form or email Lynda Chapel.

Black History Month Jamboree
Friday, February 21 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Meridian Black Student Union presents a Black History Month Jamboree: Celebrating Black Culture. Open to Meridian families (grades 8-12 can attend without a guardian, but we highly encourage parent/guardian attendance). Enjoy talent acts, visual arts, a fashion show, Black history speeches, and snacks. RSVP to attend and/or join activities.
IB Initiative: The Learner Trait of Communicator
This quarter, our IB Initiative each week will focus on one of the learner profile traits.
Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled
Open-Minded • Caring • Risk-takers • Balanced • Reflective
According to IB, communicators express themselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. They collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Communicators use communication skills, including taking in information through reading, watching and listening and sharing information through speaking, writing and non-verbal means of communication. This week on the announcements we will continue our exploration of people who demonstrate this trait and tie our learning to Black History Month as well by learning about people like Levar Burton, artists and writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass.
Find activities and book ideas on Meridian’s website to extend the discussion of what it means to be a communicator at home.
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