Meridian Public Schools

🎉 Big News from Meridian Elementary! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Meridian Elementary School has officially earned Level 1 Certification in the Marzano High Reliability Schools™ (HRS) framework! 🏅 This national recognition confirms that our school is a place where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed—thanks to the hard work, commitment, and collaboration of our teachers, support staff, families, and leadership team. 👏 Special thanks to Principal Josh Hook and Assistant Principal Stacey Douglas for their guidance, and to every staff member who embraced this work with passion and professionalism. This certification is a direct result of the unwavering dedication of our entire Mustang community. Level 1 Certification reflects our strong, collaborative culture and sets the foundation for everything we do to help students thrive. And this is just the beginning! As we continue our journey through the HRS framework, we remain committed to a learning environment where every Mustang can thrive! 💙🐴 Please join us in celebrating this incredible milestone! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

📣 Welcome, Evan Burdick! 👋 Last night, the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education held interviews to fill a vacant seat. We are pleased to announce the selection of Evan Burdick to the Board! Evan brings a deep commitment to public service, a strong connection to the Mustang community, and a clear, student-centered focus. His thoughtful leadership and dedication to supporting students and families align seamlessly with the mission and vision of Meridian Public Schools. Please join us in giving Evan a warm Mustang welcome! 🐴💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🚧 M-30 BRIDGE WORK UPDATE 🚧 Good Morning Mustangs! As part of the ongoing M-30 Bridge Reconstruction Project, MDOT has announced overnight lane closures on US-10 next week for bridge beam placement: 📅 Tuesday, May 20 (7:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Westbound US-10 will be CLOSED Detour Route: NB M-30 ➡️ Curtis Rd ➡️ West to M-18 ➡️ South back to US-10 📅 Wednesday, May 21 (7:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Eastbound US-10 will be CLOSED Detour Route: NB M-18 ➡️ Curtis Rd ➡️ South M-30 ➡️ EB Shaffer Rd ➡️ SB Stark Rd ➡️ back to US-10 Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these updates. Your support helps ensure minimal disruption to our students' school day. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Please help us congratulate Meridian's very own Director of Bands, Matthew Shephard, on being named a member of the 2025 Country Music Association (CMA) Music Teachers of Excellence! 🎶 🎵 Mr. Shephard is one of just 30 educators across the nation recognized for using the power of music to inspire and transform lives. We are so proud of his dedication, talent, and the lasting impact he makes every day in our students lives. Congratulations, Matt! 💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs Read more about the award here: https://cmafoundation.org/news/cma-proudly-reveals-its-2025-cma-foundation-music-teachers-of-excellence/

This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our incredible staff. From teachers to support teams, every Mustang team member plays a vital role in creating an environment where Mustangs are empowered to be resilient and fearless learners in order to THRIVE in an ever-changing world. Your dedication helps us fulfill our mission: to educate and support every student to succeed in their career and life by developing an environment that fosters curiosity and lifelong learning. Thank you for your unwavering commitment. 💙 You make Meridian stronger every day! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #StaffAppreciationWeek

Please plan to join us as we celebrate Meridian's artists! Enjoy over 1000 works of art from students in YK - 12 and stay to listen to our bands perform. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🎉 Congratulations to Jaron Eagan and Zoee Owens! 🎉 We are so proud of our Meridian Early College High School students who were honored at the 2025 TurnAround Achievement Awards hosted by the Clare-Gladwin Area School Board Association. 🌟 Jaron and Zoee were recognized for their incredible perseverance and personal growth—overcoming challenges and achieving success through hard work and resilience. 💪📚 The event, held at Tobacco Ranch in Clare, celebrates students from across the region who’ve shown determination in the face of adversity. Thank you to CGRESD and Mid Michigan College for making this event possible! 📖 View the full program here: https://www.cgresd.net/page/events Let’s hear it for these inspiring Mustangs! 🐎💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs#TurnAroundAwards

SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY! Today, we are celebrating our school lunch heros for all of their hard work to keep our students fed each day. They serve hundred of meals to our students with a smile on their face each day to give our learners the brain power they need to succeed! Thank you to our food service staff! 💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

As we wrap up School Principals Day, we wanted to take a moment to share a note of thanks to our amazing Mustang Principals. Thank you to MES Principal Joshua Hook, MJHS Principal Rachel Pappas, and MECHS Principal Scott LaFever for your dedication to creating a positive learning environment for our students and staff. We appreciate you! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

📣 Now Hiring: Part-Time Business Office Assistant Join the team at Meridian Public Schools and be part of a dedicated team supporting educational excellence! The ideal candidate will have thorough attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and remain dependable and professional at all times. Accounts payable or accounting experience is a plus! 👉 Apply Today! Visit https://www.merps.org/nowhiring to submit your resume. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Congratulations to our MECHS 5th Year students who graduated at Delta College’s Commencement ceremony last evening! Pictured here are Katie Chinavare & Lexi Schroeder, Associate in General Studies with MECHS Dean of Students, Amy Boxey. Not pictured: Kaitlin Eshleman, Associate in General Studies. Lucas Young, Automotive Service Technology-Maintenance Light Repair (MLR) Specialist. Congratulations to our Early College Students! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Good Afternoon Mustangs! Please find the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars attached. You can also find a copy of these calendars on our website www.merps.org/calendar. Have a great weekend! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible team that keeps everything running behind the scenes — our amazing administrative professionals! A huge THANK YOU to Pamela Melchi, Dana Weisenberger, Kelli Owens, Bridget VanDongen, Jo Ellen Billingsley, Diana Shinn, Ashley Brand, Diane Lanphierd, Sandra Hall, Candice Schoenherr, and Amy Sturgeon, for your dedication, hard work, and the positivity you bring to our school every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐💼 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🎉 We’re Hiring: Join the Heart of the Mustang Team! 🧹✨ Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference each day? Meridian Public Schools is looking for dedicated Custodians who take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for our students and staff. 🌟 Our Custodians are heroes behind the scenes—starting the day early so classrooms sparkle, hallways shine, and students walk into a school that feels like home. It’s more than a job—it’s a purpose. What’s in it for you? ✅ A rewarding role that supports student success ✅ A fun, supportive team atmosphere ✅ Medical & vision insurance ✅ Paid time off ✅ State pension program ✅ The satisfaction of knowing you make school happen 🌞 Apply now and be a part of the Mustang Team. 👉https://www.applitrack.com/merps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial #ReachHigher #JoinOurTeam #MeridianMustangs

🌟 At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we had some very special guests! A few of our GSRP learners joined us to share their journals with the Meridian Board of Education members. 📖✏️ GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) is a preschool program for 4-year-olds, offered at the Meridian Early Childhood Center and supported by our dedicated Early Childhood Coordinator, Julie Sheets. These young learners are our Future Mustangs, and they did an incredible job sharing their growth and learning. It was a heartwarming interaction that reminded us all why early learning matters so much. 💛 April is Early Education Month—a time to celebrate the curiosity, creativity, and development of our youngest Mustangs. Thank you to our early learners for making the evening so meaningful! #EarlyEducationMonth #MeridianMustangs #GSRP #LifelongLearningStartsHere #FutureMustang #ReachHigher

Are you looking for a job? Don't forget to stop out to HH Dow High School TODAY for the Midland County Education Job Fair from 1-3pm! See you soon! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Are you looking for a job? Make sure to stop by the Midland County Education Job Fair at HH Dow High School on Saturday, April 12th and see us! Meridian is currently hiring! Check out the attached flyer for more information and view our open jobs at www.merps.org/nowhiring #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NowHiring #JobFair

STEM@SVSU and the GLBR East Chief Science Officers are excited to offer a FREE Teen Science Café on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 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. Teen Science Cafés are always Free, Fun, and have Food! Pizza will be provided for dinner. Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Saginaw Valley State University - Gilbertson Hall 7400 Bay Rd. University Center, MI 48710 Topics: E in Engineering Space is limited so RSVP today here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH6Hh8yJg3ep5nowhV09ddMcLP71hYD2inQ4MEr-O3QtEMLA/viewform?pli=1

That's a wrap on the week, Mustangs! Spring Break has officially started. We will see you all back on campus on Monday April 7th! Have a great Spring Break, Mustangs! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Spring Break begins on Saturday, March 29th. Students return to classes on Monday, April 7th. Have a great Spring Break, Mustangs! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs