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MYP Mane (6–10)

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Week of March 4, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Melissa Reese

Families,

As we head into the week before Spring Break, we complete this grading period. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student learning and growth throughout the past several weeks.

Grades will be finalized and available for review after Spring Break. We encourage families to take a few moments to review progress with your student, celebrate successes, and set goals for the next grading cycle. This is a great time for reflection and reset as we prepare for the final stretch of the semester.

Even with Spring Break around the corner, we remain focused on strong attendance, engagement, and finishing the week well. We look forward to a productive week ahead before students enjoy a well-deserved break.

Melissa Reese

MYP Principal

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Spring Scholastic Book Fair runs next week

March 9-13

Stack of booksThe Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our Mays Library next week! Stock up on good reads for spring break. Every purchase adds more books to our middle school and high school libraries. Students may shop during the day from 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 

 

Preview what’s at the Fair or purchase books online! (To be shipped to your home; book purchases of $25 or more ship free). Add funds to your students’ E-wallet, or we also accept cash, credit card, Apple pay and checks (payable to Meridian World School). Thank you for supporting our libraries!

7th Grade Maker's Fair – Sign Up Now!

Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 15, 2026 

Homemade cookies, slime, and other itemsThe 8th grade field trip to Camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas will occur in October 2026. This is a three day overnight, off campus learning experience. 


The Makers Fair is a fundraising event intended to reduce the cost of students' 8th grade trip. This event/fundraiser takes place during our Arts & Science Showcase on April 18. 

Here is some important information about the trip and Makers Fair:


Please speak with your student regarding their participation and potential ideas for their craft/project.

Two Theatre Production Shows Next Week

American History in 60 on Monday, March 9

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza on Tuesday, March 10


The Theatre Production classes present their second class plays of the year.
  • On Monday, March 9, enjoy American History in 60, a lightning-fast comedy that takes audiences on a madcap journey through the story of America.
  • On Tuesday, March 10, they will present The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, in which a group of narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology, making it wild, silly and a blast for all ages!
Both productions are free to attend and take place in the Black Box Theatre. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Greek statue with lightning bolts Graphic of founding fathers with pixelated sun glasses
 
Announcements

Upcoming Free Dress Days

  • Friday, March 6: World Parade Cultural Dress. Students and staff may choose to wear cultural wear or national team jerseys to celebrate their culture or heritage!
  • Tuesday, March 10: $2 Free Dress Fundraiser. Bring $2 to your child’s classroom teacher next Monday or Tuesday morning and your student can wear free dress on Tuesday! (regular, school-appropriate clothing – no pajamas/costumes). 

Amplify Austin: today and tomorrow

March 4-5

 

Amplify Austin: I Live Here I Give HereMeridian World School is taking part in Amplify Austin this year! It’s Central Texas’ biggest giving day of the year, and it’s an easy way for you to share support of Meridian with friends, family members, and colleagues.

 

What we’re asking: Please share our giving link on your social media channels, as well as to friends and family members.  It’s an easy low stakes way for our community to donate to the school. 

 

Make it extra special by sharing a story about what Meridian has meant to you and your family on social media or share with us at [email protected] and we will feature it on our Amplify Austin page

 

Our goal is to raise $2,000 in community support through March 5, and we need your help spreading the word! 

A message regarding Lifetouch Photography Services

We are aware of recent concerns that circulated on social media regarding Lifetouch, the company we work with to take student photos. With Spring photos scheduled for April 21 (grades K-12) and primary classroom group photos scheduled for March 24 (grades K-5), we want to share what we have learned, and to assure you that student safety and data privacy remain our highest priorities.

 

According to Lifetouch:

  • Student images are used solely for school records and parent purchases.
  • Images are never shared, sold, or used to train artificial intelligence. 
  • Lifetouch remains in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

Families always retain the option to opt out of vendor-provided school photography if they choose. Please fill out this form if you DO NOT wish for your child to be photographed during the spring picture day and primary class photos. Otherwise, no action is required.


To learn more directly from Lifetouch, you review their safety and security protocols and a statement from their CEO.

Fundraising Opportunity: Water for Africa

Three sets of legs with colorful socks5th grade students are excited to launch a meaningful fundraising campaign to help provide clean drinking water to communities in Africa. Through We Help Two, we are selling fun & comfy socks to raise funds for a clean water well project.
 
Every pair purchased brings us one step closer to making a real difference. Join us in turning something simple — like socks — into a life-changing impact!
We Help Two
 
What: Fundraiser for Water for Africa
When: February 25-March 11
To purchase: Use this link!
 

 

Spotlight

Students celebrate International Week

Secondary students have had the opportunity to share language and culture this week through several interactive displays. They can place a dot on a world map showing their heritage, as well as share the words "hello" and "lion" in their home language. There have also been international-themed lunches each day. 

Map showing Africa and Europe with dots placed throughout; "hello" in multiple languages, tree with national flags and pictures from last year's world parade

 

Upcoming Events

6th Grade Off Campus Learning Experience

March 27, 2026 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dark lobby with bright space lights and families standing under a Mars Rover replica

Get ready for a mission to the stars! Our 6th-grade class is heading to Space Center Houston for an out-of-this-world field trip. Registration has closed, but you can still pay for the trip (due by Friday). The cost is $82 per student. Families participating in the Free/Reduced Lunch Program received an adjusted invoice from the Business Office.

 

Please contact Assistant Principal Wyatt Verleye with questions.

World Parade + Photo

Friday, March 6

 

No entry or early dismissal between 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.

The parking lot will be closed between 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. for the parade and photo. If you need to pick up your student early on March 6, please arrive before 1:25 p.m.

 

Parade

Students may walk in this beloved annual parade under a country of their heritage/choice. Those not marching watch as spectators. Students can wear cultural wear or national team jerseys.

 

All School Photo (will be canceled if raining/wet)

Following the World Parade, we will gather students, faculty, & staff for an all-school photo! This is a tradition once every five years, and this year, we celebrate 15 years at Meridian. Students not in cultural wear are encouraged to wear their red polo shirt or red spirit wear.

Festival of Cultures + Holi Celebration

Saturday, March 7 from 2-5 p.m. Holi Celebration starts at 5:15.

 

Explore family- and student club- led country and culture booths in this 9th annual Festival of Cultures! Learn about countries, sample food, try games and make crafts! Enjoy Primary Student Performances, the Black Culture Choir, and the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team. Celebrate your family’s culture and heritage with a country booth, or volunteer. 

 

Note: the Holi Celebration will depend on the weather. If it is raining, we will not be able to hold a color throw. We will continue in the Mays lobby with performances only.

students celebrate their cultures through food samples, singing, and flags

10th Grade College Trip

March 30-31

A reminder: payment for the upcoming overnight 10th grade College Trip is due this Friday, March 6, via My School Bucks invoice or by check to the front office (with memo for College Field Trip). 

 

Find details below or review the email with details sent via Managebac on February 2.


If you have any specific questions or concerns, you can  contact Martha MacFarland at [email protected].

 

enrichment

Boys JV Soccer defeated Headwaters on Saturday, February 28! Photo by Hyon-hee Georg.

 

Meridian Athletics (7-12)

 

Tennis

Saturday, March 7 -2026 TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament! Let’s go, Lions!

 

 

Soccer

Upcoming Home Games

Wednesday, March 4 - Coed MS and Boys JV host Cedars International! Also Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity host IDEA Rundberg! (Please note there are different locations for these Varsity and Sub-Varsity”home” games.)

Saturday, March 7 - Boys Varsity and Girls Varsity host Founders Leander!

Soccer Game Schedule & Results

 

 

2026 Adults vs. Students Soccer Games!

Open to all adults in the Meridian community, sign up to play our Meridian Soccer teams in this annual tradition on Friday, March 27. Learn more and sign up Learn more and sign up..

 

 

Dance Team

Congratulations to the Fierce Dance Team who wrapped up their competition season with three awards at the Vista Ridge Dance Championship on Saturday, February 28!

2nd Place - MS Contemporary Ensemble

Outstanding Choreography - MS Contemporary Ensemble

Outstanding Choreography - JV Contemporary Ensemble

 

 

Athletics Newsletter / Athletics Calendar / 2026-2027 Sports Registration (Subject to change)

 

Questions about Athletics? Email Meridian Athletics.



Clubs & Extracurricular Activities (6-12)

 

Model UN - The final conference of the school year is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama this Thursday through Sunday! Good luck to the high school members of Meridian Model United Nations who are participating in ALMUN, this year’s out-of-state conference!

 

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

Questions about Secondary Clubs? Email Secondary Enrichment

 

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MYP Resources

 

Important MYP Program contacts

MYP Principal, Melissa Reese
MYP Assistant Principal Grades 6-7, Wyatt Verleye
MYP Assistant Principal Grades 8-10, Kim Salazar
MYP Coordinator Grades 6-10, Kimberly Ogo
 
Counselor for Grades 6-7, Stefanie Zook
Counselor for Grades 8-9, Nolberto Reyna 
Counselor for Grades 10-12, Nick Manuszak
College and Career Counselor, Kathy Gregg
Secondary Librarian and Extended Essay Coordinator, Renée Ramirez
 
MS Campus Coordinator, Karina Coburn
6-8 Attendance Clerk, Yasmin Peña
9-10 Attendance Clerk, Tiffany Burnham
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MS Receptionist, Karen Laywell
 

Director of Special Education, Susan Mais

LSSP/Assistant Director of Special Education, Jennifer Kuester

ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown

504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott

 
Dean of School Culture, Monique Swain
Child Nutrition Director, Kaylee Torres
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