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No School Friday or Monday

A reminder: there is no school for students Friday or Monday. 👀 Enjoy the four day weekend!

Tomorrow: Jamboree!

Thursday, Feb. 12, The Meridian Black Student Union presents their second annual Black History Month Jamboree! Open to all Meridian families. Enjoy talent acts, visual arts, a fashion show, Black history speeches, and snacks.

Dress Options for Thursday

During the school day on Thursday, February 12, all students and staff are invited to dress in celebration of Black History Month. They may also wear spirit wear or uniforms.

Black History Month options include:

• 'Celebrate Black Culture' spirit wear 
• Black history/culture themed T shirt
• Colors (red, black, yellow, green)
• Do you have roots in African culture? Wear your traditional African attire!

Class of 2029 Hooded Jacket Spirit Wear

Class of 2029: you can order a limited edition Class of 2029 hooded zip up jacket today through February 13 at 5 p.m.! This is approved spirit wear that can be worn Monday through Friday.

 

Upcoming deadlines for World Parade, Festival of Cultures

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• K-12 Students can walk in the World Parade on March 6! ⏰ Today's the last day for us to order a flag if your country is not already on the list.
• Families: volunteer at the Festival of Cultures or host a country booth!
• Student Clubs: Host a booth or activity with your club or organization!

T shirt sales close Monday

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To guarantee your size shirt for Festival of Cultures/Holi Celebration and Arts & Science Fest, order your shirt on MySchoolBucks by Monday!

 

Sales close Monday evening so that we can order the shirts from RockSports. A limited number of additional shirts will be available at the event.

 

Report absences on Skyward

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When your student is absent, please report it through Skyward as soon as possible.

1. Log into Skyward and click on your student’s Attendance tile. 
2. Click on the green + Add Absence Request to the right side of the Absence Request tab.
3. Complete the Absence Request Details.
4. Click save in the upper left corner of the request and you’re done.

 

Have a doctor’s note? You can attach a doctor’s note to your Absence Request before or after you have submitted it. Click edit and then the Attachments link in the upper right of the request.

 

Individual Counselor meetings: 8th Graders

Current 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to meet one-on-one with our counselor, Mr. Reyna, to complete a four-year high school plan.

Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Reyna during a class period when your student can most afford to miss instructional time (your student should check their ManageBac calendar or ask the teacher if anything essential is happening in class that day). Please note: even if your student is not planning on returning to Meridian in 9th grade, we are required by the State to complete this four-year plan before the student leaves 8th grade.

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Reyna.

Individual Counselor meetings: 9th Graders

Current 9th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to meet one-on-one with our high school counselor, Mr. Manuszak. This is a great opportunity to get individual attention from the counselor and ask questions about course options and pathways in the IB Diploma Program. 

Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Manuszak during a class period when your student can most afford to miss instructional time (your student should check their ManageBac calendar or ask the teacher if anything essential is happening in class that day).

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Manuszak.

Individual Counselor meetings: 10th Graders

Rising IB Diploma Students – The Class of 2028

Our rising IB Diploma Students (current 10th graders) have completed their 11th grade course selection form and these have been collected by the counselor, Mr. Manuszak. 

The course selections your student has made on their form are not final. As a next step, students and parents should sign up for an individual conference with Mr. Manuszak to review and discuss their course selections. These meetings need to happen during the months of February and March, so please sign up today!

​If you missed the "Introduction to the IB Diploma Program" parent/guardian meeting hosted by Stela Holcombe, DP Principal, you may review her slide deck and reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming your student to the IB Diploma Program!

Meridian Students worked hard to help organize SICMUN

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Principal Melissa Reese attended this weekend's SICMUN conference at Southwestern University in Georgetown. Meridian's students, families, and staff work together to help put the conference on. Here's Ms. Reese's message:

 

"I want to take a moment to share how incredibly proud I am of our students and staff following SICMUN at Southwestern University on Saturday. Our students represented Meridian with confidence, professionalism, and heart.

 

Hearing our very own Karalei Nunn speak during the opening ceremonies was a powerful moment, and having Sal Stow’s 5th Grade choir perform truly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to Leah Trainham and Simon Nichols for preparing our students for such a special event. Meridian was exceptionally well represented.

 

I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our students and teachers who welcomed our student delegates from Mexico into your classrooms on Friday. Your openness and hospitality reflected the very best of who we are as a school community."

Capitol Performance moved to Meridian

Meridian’s band, jazz band, and choir will now perform at Meridian on Monday as a special performance for faculty & staff members. Parents and guardians of performers – look for an email from Mr. Rine with details.

6th/7th Grade Dance

February 28 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Save the date! Saturday, February 28, 6th and 7th graders can enjoy a Glow in the Dark themed dance! Wear white or neon.

Tickets go on sale February 11-26 for $12 on MySchoolBucks, or will be $20 at the door. Volunteer information coming soon!

6th Grade Off Campus Learning Experience

March 27, 2026 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Register by Feb. 27)

Get ready for a mission to the stars! Our 6th-grade class is heading to NASA for an out-of-this-world field trip. Students will explore the frontiers of space exploration, see real rockets up close, and engage with the science that powers our journey into the cosmos. The cost is $82 per student. Families participating in the Free/Reduced Lunch Program: you'll receive an adjusted invoice from the Business Office.

There are two actions to take:

1. Complete the OCLE Registration form by February 27
2. Pay for the visit to Space Center Houston on MySchoolBucks through March 6.

Please contact Assistant Principal Wyatt Verleye with questions.

Friends of Meridian's Celebration of Flavors kicks off International Week

The Fierce Dance Team performed well at the Leander Winter Dance Classic on Saturday, February 7.

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