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MYP Mane (6–10)

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Week of April 22, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Melissa Reese

Families,

As we continue through our testing season, students will take the Algebra I EOC/8th grade STAAR math tomorrow, followed by 6th and 7th grade STAAR math next Tuesday. We appreciate your support in ensuring students are present, well-rested, and ready to do their best on these important assessments.

As we move toward the end of the week, we are excited to shift from testing mode to the stage as our production of The Wizard of Oz begins on Thursday. Our students have worked incredibly hard to bring this classic story to life, and we hope you will join us as we travel down the yellow brick road together. Be sure to come out and support this wonderful performance and celebrate the talents and dedication of our students and staff.

We look forward to a great week ahead.

Melissa Reese

MYP Principal

MYPnews

Class of 2028 Senior Trip – Switzerland!

Save the Date for Virtual Info Meeting on May 4 at 6 p.m.

We’re excited to announce that the Class of 2028 senior trip destination is Switzerland! This optional, school-chaperoned trip will take place during senior year Spring Break and offers students a memorable opportunity to build independence and global perspective.

Join Our Virtual Info Meeting
Senior Trip Leader Jordan Elbers will host a one-time virtual meeting on May 4 at 6 p.m. to share trip details, including itinerary, cost, and enrollment information. Families who enroll early can save $300 and take advantage of monthly payment options.

Action Step: Please RSVP and join us to learn more and ask questions.

Virtual Meeting link

We look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity with you!

 

STAAR Testing Schedule  (add to your calendar)

STAARThe final few STAAR tests take place the next two weeks.

Middle School STAAR Grades 6-8

  • April 23 (Thurs): Math 8th
  • April 28 (Tues): Math 6th – 7th
7th or 8th grade students enrolled in a non-tested math class (like geometry, for example) take their grade-level course. 

 

High School STAAR Grades 9-11

  • April 23 (Thurs): Ninth graders taking Algebra 1
 
Announcements

Help us celebrate our amazing staff!

colorful paper with thank you in langaugesPlease take a moment to write a kind message to a staff member. Your message will be shared with them during Staff Appreciation Week. See the form and details.

Returning Student Registration: Required by Thursday, April 30

colorful paper with thank you in langaugesIt’s time to complete returning student registrations for each student! Log into your parent/guardian Skyward account. There is a separate Registration 26-27 tile for each child in your family.

 

Meridian plastic film recycling drive with Ridwell

Ridwell - kids stand with earth

Plastic Bag Drive is next week!

 

It's time for Ridwell’s plastic bag recycling drive! During the drive, if ten families become Ridwell members, Meridian will get free plastic film pick up for a whole year.
 
You can also bring your plastic film/bags to Meridian next week, between April 27-30 (Any Lobby).

Cafeteria Balances

A reminder: Please clear any meal balances owed to the Cafeteria (check MySchoolBucks) before the end of the school year. Any remaining funds will carry over to the next year.

Academics

Rising 9th Grade: Off Campus PE forms for 26-27 school year

Off Campus PE is offered for high school students (9th grade) only, and allows a school district to award physical education credit for appropriate private or commercially sponsored physical activity programs conducted off campus. The required hours of physical activity for each category are listed in the Off Campus PE application. If your student meets either of these criteria and would like to participate in Off Campus PE, please complete and return the form to Mr. Reyna by May 1, 2026.

 

Spotlight

Wizard of Oz: Spring Musical Opens this Week!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Meridian’s Musical Production of The Wizard of Oz! There’s no place like our stage! 🌈 Join us somewhere over the rainbow for a magical evening as our talented students present the beloved musical, The Wizard of Oz.

 

✨Performances

  • Thursday through Saturday: April 23, 24, and 25 at 6:30 p.m.
  • A special matinee Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

🎟 Tickets

  • Pre-Sale: $10 Adults | $5 Students (on myschoolbucks)
  • At the Door: $12 Adults | $6 Students
 
Wednesday morning, cast members volunteered in carline and welcomed primary students.
Students dressed up as characters from the Wizard of Oz open car doors

 

Upcoming Events

8th Grade Semiformal

Saturday, May 2, from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Mays Cafe

Moonrise over treesEighth Grade is cordially invited to Dancing in the Moonlight, a Black & White Semi-Formal for the Class of 2030! Make memories under the moonlight with dancing, a nacho bar, door prizes, and a photo booth. There will also be peer-chosen awards.

 

Semi-Formal Black & White attire is encouraged – more elegant than business casual, but not as formal as a tuxedo or gown.

 

Presale tickets for $15 are available on MySchoolBucks.  Presale closes at 5 p.m. on May 1.

 

Limited tickets will be sold at the door – $20 per person, Cash Only. This event is open to 8th Grade Meridian Students only (no guests). Questions? Please reach out to MYP admin.

enrichment

 

Girls Varsity Soccer players stand in red uniforms and black shorts next to coach outside on a cloudy dayGirls Varsity Soccer advances to the Austin Regional Semifinals this Saturday!

Meridian Athletics (7-12)

Soccer

Girls Varsity advances to the Regional Semifinals! Girls Varsity plays Founders Leander in round 2 of the playoffs Saturday, April 25!  Please note this is a new date and time. Let’s go, Lions!

 

2026-2027 Sports Registration  (current 6-11 / rising 7-12) ends at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23! 

Registration for Cross Country, Flag Football, Dance Team, and Volleyball ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.  There is no late registration available for Dance Team, Flag Football, or Volleyball! Check the status of your registration.

 

Physical forms for Flag Football, Dance Team, and Volleyball are due April 23. 

 

 

Athletics Awards Ceremony - RSVP by April 22!

All students who participated in Meridian competitive sports this school year are invited to attend the Athletics Awards Ceremony in the Mays Gym on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Student athletes are encouraged to dress up for this event and are welcome to invite their parents/guardians to join them. RSVP by April 22.

 

 

Athletics Newsletter / Athletics Calendar / 2026-2027 Sports Registration

 

Questions about Athletics? Email Meridian Athletics.

 

Clubs & Extracurricular Activities (6-12)

Lettering & Letter Jackets

The 2025-2026 Lettering List is now published! Congratulations to all of the students who lettered in their activity this year!

 

If you expected to letter in an activity this year but didn't, please revisit the lettering requirements and then reach out to your activity coach/sponsor/advisor to inquire, or feel free to email Secondary Enrichment.

 

As IB students, ALL Meridian sophomores, juniors, and seniors can order their letter jacket and “optional patches” during the letter jacket sizing and ordering event! Those who lettered in their activity can order “reserved patches” and an M-letter insert that represent their activity. Ordering a letter jacket is optional. 

 

The Letter Jacket Ordering & Sizing Event is Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Mays Lobby. Parents/guardians are welcome!

 

Letter jacket packets are available to pick-up from the High School office. Or, find the digital brochure and supporting materials at Letter Jackets & Lettering.

 

 

DECA

DECA Nationals (ICDC) is this week! Nine Meridian students will be in Atlanta, Georgia competing in the national DECA competition this Saturday, April 25 through Tuesday, April 28! Good luck, Meridian Lions! 

 

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) prepares high school for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

 

 

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

Questions about Secondary Clubs? Email Secondary Enrichment

 

resources

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
Report Absences on Skyward
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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Secondary Enrichment
 

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