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Week of March 25, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Melissa Reese

Families,

Welcome back. We hope your family had a wonderful Spring Break filled with rest and time together. As we return to campus, we are entering the final quarter of the school year, and we are excited to finish strong with our students.

This week brings some exciting experiences for our students. Our 6th grade students will venture off to “infinity and beyond” with their visit to NASA on Friday, an incredible opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom. On Saturday, our high school students will travel back in time for a fun evening at the 80s and 90s-themed school dance.

We look forward to a great week ahead as we continue learning, growing, and making the most of these final months of the school year.

Melissa Reese

MYP Principal

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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. 

Calendar Reminders

  • $2 Free Dress Day next Thursday, April 2
  • No school for students on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6
  • STAAR tests begin April 7 (see calendar for all dates)
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MYP Principal's Coffee

Cappuccino cup with lion logo in froth

Tuesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

 

Our final MYP Principal’s Coffee of the year is here! Join us in the MYP Library or log in virtually via Zoom.

High School Dance: This Saturday

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

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.

6th Grade: next year’s Vaccination Requirements

The Texas Department of State Health Services requires two vaccinations for students going into 7th grade.

 

Please send updated vaccination records to the Meridian nurse's office for:

  • Meningococcal (MCV4); typically administered on or after a child's 11th birthday
  • Tetanus (Tdap or Td) booster within the past 10 years

Your student will not be able to start the 26-27 school year without proof of these immunizations.

 

 
Announcements

Meridian plastic film recycling drive with Ridwell

Ridwell

Plastic Bag Drive runs through April 30!

 

Do you have plastic bags saved up to recycle but don’t know what to do with them? Meridian School has joined Ridwell’s plastic bag recycling drive for schools! During the drive, if ten families become Ridwell members, Meridian will get free plastic film pick up for a whole year!
 
Start saving bags now and bring them to Meridian on one of the following days:
  • During Arts & Science Fest April 18 (Mays Lobby)
  • Between April 27-30 (Any Lobby)

Interested in Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student?

Students walk with Pakistan in World ParadeIf you are interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the 2026–2027 school year, please email Stela Holcombe to connect with one of our local Foreign Exchange Program representatives.

 

These students are typically in 10th or 11th grade. Host families provide a bedroom and daily meals, while students provide their own spending money.

 

Welcoming a foreign exchange student into your home is a uniquely enriching experience for the entire family. It offers the opportunity to learn about a new culture, language, and perspective firsthand—right at your dinner table. Many host families find that these relationships broaden their worldview, foster lifelong friendships, and create meaningful cultural exchange that benefits both the student and the host family.

Yearbook Update: almost sold out

Did you miss the ordering deadline? There are 150 remaining books to be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Purchase your 25-26 yearbook today.

 

Not sure if you purchased a yearbook? There are two easy ways to find out! 

RockSports Spirit Wear Sale

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

Attendance note

Blank calendar iconStudies 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!

 

With respiratory viruses making their way through the school in January and February, we saw a significant drop in student attendance last quarter. We hope you returned from spring break healthy and strong for the final quarter! Higher engagement and attendance is something we pride ourselves in at Meridian.

 

Spotlight

New turf installed on Sport Court

Seeing green from your carline view this week? We installed turf at the sport court! It's almost ready for students; debris is being removed today after grading the area. This project was made possible by your support of our Annual Fund!

 

A green turf field in front of gray and red building

 

Upcoming Events

6th Grade Off Campus Learning Experience

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

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. Please contact Assistant Principal Wyatt Verleye with questions.

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.

Experience Meridian: Mini Job Fair

Wednesday, April 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6  p.m.

Experience Meridian Job Fair: April 1 4:30 PM - 6 PM; students throw colored powder in air, jump on the playground, and smile with lab goggles onInterested in working at Meridian or know some amazing educators who’d like to join our team? Check out our Experience Meridian Mini Job Fair April 1! Register for your spot or forward to family and friends today.

 

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! Discover rockets with Longhorn Rocketry Association and Meridian Aerospace Club. Play with City of Round Rock Park Rangers. Enjoy a whole wing of hands-on science fun with Austin Community College!

 

Questions? 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

Students discover science and art

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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)

 

Tennis

2026 TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament is Saturday, March 28 in Seguin! Let’s go, Lions! Bring home a State Championship!

 

Soccer

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.

 

Upcoming Home Games - On Saturday, March 28, Boys Varsity & Girls Varsity host IDEA Round Rock at Rouse High School!

 

Coed MS Soccer advances to playoffs! Please watch the Soccer Game Schedule for more information.

 

Soccer Game Schedule & Results

 

 

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)

 

HOSA (Future Health Professionals)

The HOSA State Leadership Conference started on Tuesday, March 24 and continues through 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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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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