Meridian Junior High School

Today we celebrate #NationalSchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay Thank you to all of our drivers and aides on our buses that ensure our students make it to and from school, safely each day! We appreciate you! #ReachHigher

The MJHS 2nd Semester Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 22nd from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. During the week of February 12th, parents will be receiving an email from EACH of your student's teachers. Please fill out the form linked in EACH of the emails to communicate your intentions for P/T Conferences. You may choose to receive an email summarizing your student's progress from one or more teachers, choose to receive a phone call from one or more of your child's teachers, or you may choose that a conference is not needed at this time. Parents requesting an email summary of their student’s progress will receive those during the week of conferences. Parents requesting a phone call conference will receive those calls between 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22nd.

STEM@SVSU and the GLBR East Chief Science Officers are excited to offer a FREE Teen Science Café on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Teen Science Café events allow teens and STEM professionals to engage in meaningful conversations and explore advances in science and technology. This event is open to any student in 6th - 12th grade in the Great Lakes Bay Region (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw counties), as well as Huron and Tuscola counties. The event is located at Saginaw Valley State University - Gilbertson Hall - 7400 Bay Rd., University Center, MI 48710. #ReachHigher Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK13fbFlRUn4NUTk_zhAX1rzqRxZZNEOo1gb8uTY5k6EHM5g/viewform

REMINDER: There is no school on Friday, February 9th as staff engage in professional development, and a vacation day on Monday, February 12th. #ReachHigher

This week we are celebrating #NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek. Thank you to Carrie Barriger and Shannon Tigner for their tireless efforts in supporting our students! Thank you! #ReachHigher

GMCA, LOGIC, and ABC of Greater Michigan are hosting a build like a girl trades discovery event for girls in grades 5-12, on February 27th from 5:30-8:30pm at the Great Hall in Midland. See the attached flyer for more information! #ReachHigher

Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job? Check out our open positions below! #ReachHigher #NowHiring Elementary Interventionist High School Science Teacher Junior High/High School Evening Custodian Maintenance Worker Childcare Provider School Psychologist Paraprofessionals Subs in all areas

Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job? See our open positions below. #ReachHigher #NowHiring Elementary Interventionist High School Science Teacher Junior High/High School Evening Custodian Maintenance Worker Childcare Provider School Psychologist Paraprofessionals Subs in all areas

Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, January 25th due to fog.

All evening events at MJHS are cancelled tonight, Wednesday, January 24th. This includes the ROCK program, the boys' basketball game, and boys' basketball team pictures.

Good Morning Mustangs, Due to road conditions and increased foggy conditions, Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 24th. A decision on evening events will be made this afternoon.

Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools will be operating on a two hour delay today due to dense fog and icy road conditions.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Lindsey Trumble! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 5th & 6th Grade Special Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 7 years What is your favorite food? - Carrot Cake and Skittles What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students! What are your hobbies? - Reading and watching the Detroit Red Wings!

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Kathy Ordiway! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Paraprofessional How long have you worked at Meridian? - 17 years What is your favorite food? - Nachos What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students and my coworkers. What are your hobbies? - I enjoy running, crafting and shopping.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Dawn Crawford! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 6th grade Math and 7th/8th Grade Forensics Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 26 years What is your favorite food? - Pizza What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff and students I work with. What are your hobbies? - camping, sewing, playing card and board games

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Jared Goff! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Junior High Special Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 11 years What is your favorite food? - Barbecue, potato salad, and baked beans What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students What are your hobbies? - Disc golf, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming in Lake Michigan.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Beth Gensel! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Paraprofessional at MJHS How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years What is your favorite food? - Chinese food What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The wonderful staff and students. What are your hobbies? - I like to travel, spend time up north at our cabin, boating, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Michelle Carfes! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Meridian Junior High Paraprofessional How long have you worked at Meridian? - Almost 2 years What is your favorite food? - I really want to say coffee, but since you asked food, I guess I'll say mashed potatoes. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students and the staff. The support I get from my fellow co-workers is amazing. What are your hobbies? - Reading, four-wheeling, being with my family, and being outdoors.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Carrie Barriger! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - School Counselor How long have you worked at Meridian? - 9 years What is your favorite food? - Hamburgers What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Our students! They are the best around! What are your hobbies? - Spending time outside and spending time with my family and friends.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Jennifer Plesko! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Middle School Science Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my first year What is your favorite food? - Biscuits and Gravy or Thanksgiving dinner What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My Students! What are your hobbies? - Camping and Snowboarding