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Week of March 11, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Melissa Reese

Families,

As we finish this week and prepare for Spring Break, strong attendance remains very important. Our classrooms are full of collaboration, discussion, and hands-on learning experiences that cannot be replicated when students are absent. Being present allows students to fully engage with their teachers and peers and stay on track with their learning.

We also ask families to plan for students to return to school on time after Spring Break. Instruction resumes immediately, and students benefit most when they are present and ready to learn alongside their classmates.

Thank you for helping us ensure students are in class and fully participating in the learning that happens every day.

Melissa Reese

MYP Principal

It was a windy and fun World Parade on Friday!

World Parade 2026

 

MYPnews

A note: please do not arrive in the pick up line before 4 p.m. (1:25 p.m. Wednesdays). Early secondary drivers have been preventing on-time primary drivers from getting to their students. 

Spring Scholastic Book Fair runs through Friday

March 9-13

Stack of booksThe Scholastic Book Fair closes Friday! 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.

Spinal Screenings: 7th grade girls

Meridian will conduct State-mandated spinal screenings for 7th grade girls March 23-24 during PE. State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature. The nursing team are all certified trainers and will check your child for signs of a spinal problem like scoliosis.  See important information on what to wear. Mark your calendar so that you don’t forget; this is the Monday and Tuesday following Spring Break.

 
Announcements

Your help is needed with attendance

Blank calendar iconWith respiratory viruses making their way through the school in January and February, we saw a significant drop in student attendance this quarter. Hopefully, we are getting past that and everyone returns from spring break healthy and strong for the final quarter!  Higher engagement and attendance is something we pride ourselves in at Meridian. 


Studies show that missing even nine days a year (95% attendance rate) can hinder both a student’s learning and grades. Students are at the heart of our mission, and we miss them when they’re not here!

RockSports Spirit Wear Sale

Shirts and sweatshirts in gray and red that say "lions"From March 16 - April 6, enjoy 20% off all branded Meridian items at the RockSports store. Short sleeve tees are $12, sweatshirts are $16 (twill version $32), and fleece jackets are just $24!

Amplify Austin review

Amplify AustinThank you for supporting Meridian World School during Amplify Austin! We raised more than $1,500 in two days. The link is open year-round, and it’s a simple way for members of our community to donate without going through our school donation software. Please feel free to share with extended family and friends any time! 

 

 

Spotlight

Third graders test toys made by 8th grade design students

On Tuesday, eighth grade design students invited third graders to test toys that the older students created. 

Testing the toys with the target audience is part of the evaluation stage of the design cycle, which began with researching how children play, creating an isometric drawing in Procreate, building a cardboard prototype, and then creating the final wooden toy with wheels. 

Students are encouraged to donate the toy should they wish to do so.

 

Students hold painted wooden toys and write feedback

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.

High School "Back to the 80s/90s" Dance

Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 7-10 p.m. for Grades 9-12

 

Get your tickets for the High School Spring Dance! Students are invited to wear school appropriate, casual attire–or they may wear 80s/90s fashion.

If your student would like to bring a non-Meridian guest to the dance they must print and complete the Winter Dance Guest Approval Form in advance.

90s TV with pink pump high heels and lipstick. DJ, Food, Games

 

10th Grade College Trip

March 30-31

Find details below or review the email with details sent via Managebac on February 2. If you have any questions, contact Martha MacFarland.

2025 List of Colleges (TIBS will release the 2026 list later)

MYP Principal's Coffee

Tuesday, March 31, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Save the date for the final Principal's Coffee of the year!

Arts & Science Fest

Saturday, April 18, 2026

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

It's time for our 4th annual Arts & Science Fest! Discover live performances, interactive demos, a mobile planetarium, and exhibits from more than 30 school and community STEAM partners! Past exhibits include lava lamp experiments with Millipore Sigma, egg drops with Dell, art activities, slime making with Thermo Fisher Scientific, and more! Join the fun as an exhibitor or sponsor an activity! Reach out to Lynda Chapel, Community Coordinator.

 

Thank you to our sponsors, ThermoFisher Scientific, Handzies, and A+ Federal Credit Union!

 

GLobe with art and science icons

 

 

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Girls Varsity Soccer. Photo by Sadia Baloch.

 

Academic Eligibility

Students who are not passing all classes or have any incompletes on their grading period 3 report card will lose academic eligibility as of 4:10 p.m. on March 30. Students must be academically eligible to compete or perform with their extracurricular activities. Learn more: 2025-2026 Academic Eligibility Dates / No Pass No Play for Parents/Guardians and Students

Questions? Please email Secondary Enrichment.

Lettering

High school students who participate in their competitive, performance, or leadership extracurricular or co-curricular activity at the highest level could letter in their activity this year if all lettering requirements are met.  Students who letter are eligible to purchase a Meridian letter jacket and/or jacket sleeve patch representing their activity. Coaches and advisors will nominate students who meet this year’s lettering requirements by the deadline, which is Friday, April 3. The list of students who have lettered in 2025-2026 will be  published on the Lettering Jackets & Lettering web page on April 22. Letter jackets can be ordered on campus on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1. Letter Jackets & Lettering

Meridian Athletics (7-12)

Soccer

Upcoming Home Games

Wednesday, March 11 - Coed MS and Boys JV host Harmony Science! 

Soccer Game Schedule & Results

 

2026 Adults vs. Students Soccer Games! More adult players needed!

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.

 

Soccer Senior Night

On March 27, join us for Soccer Senior Night during the Adults vs. Students Soccer Games as we honor our ten seniors in the Meridian Soccer Program: Adeel A., Patrick A., Daniel H., Abdul-Azeez S., Aarush S., Jocelyn G., Lilly P., Collin B., Sai K, Prajwal P.

 

Tennis

Now on Saturday, March 28! 2026 TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament! Due to the threat of lightning last Saturday, the State Tennis Tournament has been rescheduled to the end of the month. Let’s go, Lions!

 

Class of 2026 Signing Day

Save the date for Thursday, April 2. Senior, Daniel H., has signed with Heidelberg University to play soccer! There will be a Signing Day Event in the Mays Lobby during Advisory to honor Daniel and his accomplishment. Please plan to  stop by to congratulate Daniel and to wish him luck with his next team!

 

Get ready for 2026-2027 Sports! (current 6-11 / rising 7-12)

Originally communicated on January 28

Registration for Competitive Cross Country, Competitive Dance Team, Competitive Flag Football, and Competitive Volleyball opens Wednesday, April 15 and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. Find each sport’s physical form deadline and tryout dates on the Meridian Athletics landing page.

 

Athletics Awards Ceremony

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. Please keep attire school-appropriate. Student athletes may have two family members accompany them. More information will be available closer to the event.

 

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

 

Questions about Athletics? Email Meridian Athletics.

 

Clubs & Extracurricular Activities (6-12)

 

2026-2027 Student Government

Student Government elections are coming soon! Students who want to run for student government should attend both their current grade’s mandatory Interest Meeting and Leadership Camp.

 

  1. Mandatory  Interest Meetings: 

7:55 - 8:15 a.m. in Madame Gentillet’s room (M1.10 in the Mays/Middle School building)

  • Current grades 8-9: Thursday, March 12 
  • Current grades 10-11: Friday, March 13

-and-

  1. Mandatory Leadership Camps:

1:45 - 2:45 p.m. in Madame Gentillet’s room (M1.10 in the Mays/Middle School building)

  • Current grades 6-7: Wednesday, March 25
  • Current grades 8-9: Wednesday, April 1
  • Current grades 10-11: Wednesday, April 8

 

Questions? Please email Dean Swain.

 

Model UN - Congratulations to Meridian Model United Nations! Five upperclassmen traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama last week to compete in the ALMUN conference at the University of Alabama. Meridian won Best Small Delegation! Additional awards received include:

Best Delegate- Sean W.

Honorable Delegates - Liam L. and Allison M.

Outstanding Delegate - Sarah O.

 

HOSA (Future Health Professionals)

The HOSA State Leadership Conference is Tuesday, March 24 - Thursday, March 26 in Corpus Christi. Good luck to four Meridian Lions advancing: Yaseen A., EriAnn C., Lydia P., and Grace Z.!

 

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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