We are pleased to share that a FREE Sports Physical Clinic will be available for Meridian student-athletes entering grades 6–12.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Family Practice Center Midland – Gerstacker Building
4611 Campus Ridge Drive, Midland, MI 48640
Appointments are required and must be scheduled by calling 989-839-3500. Space is limited and appointments will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students participating in school athletics are required to have a sports physical each year dated on or after April 15. Physicals completed at this clinic will be valid for the entire 2026-2027 athletic year (fall, winter, and spring sports).
Important: A completed sports physical form must be brought to the appointment. Forms are available in the school office.
If you have questions, please call 989-839-3500.
⚾ REGIONAL FINAL BOUND! ⚾
The Meridian Early College High School Varsity Baseball Team is moving on!
The Mustangs shut out Tawas 5-0 in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal and have earned a spot in the Regional Final! 🎉
Now the team will make the long trip to Gladstone to compete this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, June 6
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Gladstone Sports Park
900 N. Bluff Drive, Gladstone, MI 49837
⚔️ Opponent: Traverse City St. Francis
🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6593823
The Upper Peninsula is beautiful this time of year, so get your ticket and cross the Mackinaw Bridge to show your Mustang Pride!
⚾💙🤍 Congratulations, players and coaches! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have brought you one step closer to your goal. ⚾💙🤍 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Dear Meridian Public Schools Families, Staff, and Community Members,
We are still seeking your feedback on the future of Meridian Public Schools facilities.
We understand that community feedback is essential as we determine next steps. To better understand the perspectives, questions, and priorities of our school community, we are asking for you to participate in a brief survey.
Your feedback will help guide future discussions regarding district facilities, student learning environments, safety, and long-term planning.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/1FNyF5XL3vqe472dA
We have extended the deadline to respond. The survey will be open through June 5th!
Meridian Public Schools has always been strongest when our community works together. Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools. We appreciate your willingness to participate in this important conversation.
With Mustang Pride,
Sarah M. Glann, Superintendent
Congratulations to the Meridian Junior High Boys Track Team on winning the Regional Championship! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off in an outstanding season. We are proud of your accomplishments and the way you represented Meridian!
#MeridianMustangs #ReachHigher#GoMustangs
Congratulations to Bridger Ouderkirk on an incredible achievement at the MHSAA Division 3 State Track & Field Championships!
Bridger earned a 7th-place finish in the 100-meter dash, securing a state medal and proudly representing Meridian Early College High School among the state's top Division 3 sprinters.
Please join us in celebrating Bridger and this outstanding accomplishment!
💙🤍 Congratulations, Bridger! 🏃♂️🏅#ReachHigher #MustangsTHRIVE #GoMustangs
Congratulations to our Meridian Early College High School Varsity Baseball Team and Varsity Softball Team on capturing their District Championships!
Both teams now advance to the Regional Semifinals as they continue their outstanding postseason runs.
⚾ Varsity Baseball
📍 Bolen Park (Braves) – East Tawas. Newman St., East Tawas
🆚 Tawas
📅 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 4:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6593741
🥎 Varsity Softball
📍 Standish-Sterling High School
🆚 Evart
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ Noon
🎟 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6594916
Let's fill the stands and show our Mustang Pride as these student-athletes continue their pursuit of Regional Championships! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE #DistrictChampions
The Meridian Early College High School Mustangs are headed to the MHSAA State Track & Field Finals!
This year's group features a tremendous mix of veteran leadership, first-time qualifiers, team captains, record-breakers, and talented underclassmen who have worked tirelessly to earn their place on Michigan's biggest stage.
🌟 STATE QUALIFIERS 🌟
⚡ Bridger Ouderkirk (Jr.)
100m • 200m • 4x100 • 4x400
Three-time state qualifier and team captain who captured Regional Championships in both the 100m and 200m.
⚡ Logan Holzinger (Jr.)
110m Hurdles • Long Jump • 4x100
Three-time state qualifier, team captain, Regional Champion in the hurdles and long jump, and holder of Meridian's 110m hurdle school record.
🔥 4x100 Relay
Bridger Ouderkirk • Logan Holzinger • Trent Bowen • Braxden Radcliffe
Regional Champions and one of the fastest sprint relay teams in school history!
🔥 4x400 Relay
Bridger Ouderkirk • Dillon Spilker • Brady Bowen • Braxden Radcliffe
Regional Runner-Up and ready to compete with the state's best.
💪 Alijah Frazier (Jr.)
Discus
First-time state qualifier and team captain whose hard work and leadership have elevated the entire throws program.
💪 Brooklyn Lalicata (Jr.)
Discus
First-time state qualifier and team captain who has been the heart of the girls throws program throughout her career.
🏃♀️ Josi Cryderman (Soph.)
100m Hurdles • 300m Hurdles
A fierce competitor whose dedication has placed her within reach of Meridian record-book performances.
🌟 Freshman Standouts
Trent Bowen and Braxden Radcliffe will both make their State Finals debut after playing key roles on our qualifying relay teams and contributing across multiple events throughout the season.
A special congratulations also goes to first-time state qualifiers Dillon Spilker and Brady Bowen, whose versatility and commitment helped elevate our relay squads to another level this spring.
The journey to the State Finals is built on countless hours of practice, sacrifice, perseverance, and teamwork. We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes and the way they represent Meridian both on and off the track.
Good luck, Mustangs! Leave it all on the track and field! 💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
📣 Meridian Public Schools wants to hear from YOU!
On May 5, 2026, our community voted on the Meridian Public Schools bond proposal. While the proposal did not pass, we remain committed to listening, learning, and working together to support the future of our schools and students.
As we consider next steps, we are asking families, staff, and community members to complete a brief survey to share your thoughts, questions, and priorities regarding district facilities, student learning environments, safety, and long-term planning.
📝 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/z56UvUpzAeeFsDQ58
The survey will remain open through June 1, 2026.
Thank you for partnering with us and continuing to show your #MustangPride 💙
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Dear Mustang Families,
Summer is right around the corner, and that means it is time once again for the SunMeals Summer Food Program! We are excited to offer families access to free weekly meal kits throughout the summer months.
Families may sign up to receive a seven (7) day meal kit that includes both breakfast and lunch for children ages 0–18. Children do not need to be Meridian Public Schools students to participate — all children ages 0–18 in our community are eligible to receive meals.
Families will receive a variety of nutritious items each week, including milk, juice, fresh fruits, and vegetables. As grocery prices continue to rise, we are grateful to provide this resource to help support children and families in our community during the summer.
Meal kits will be available for pick-up:
Location: Meridian Elementary School Bus Loop
Dates: Thursdays, June 4th through August 6th
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
We strongly encourage families to sign up in advance so we can best prepare meals and ensure enough food is available for everyone participating.
To register, please visit:
www.merps.org/summerfood
If you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Office at:
foodservice@merps.org or call 989.687.3212
Thank you, and we look forward to serving our families and community this summer!
Go Mustangs!
Hey Mustangs - summer is right around the corner, and that means it is time for the SunMeals Summer Food Program! Parents can sign up their children aged 18 and younger to receive a weeks worth of meals from the food service office! To sign up, visit www.merps.org/summerfood. A seven (7) day meal kit (containing breakfast and lunch) will be available for parents to pick up for their children on Thursdays at Meridian Elementary School in the bus loop from 2-4PM! Meals being on Thursday, June 4th, and end on Thursday, August 6th. Questions can be directed to the Food Service Office at foodservice@merps.org. Thank you! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
📢 2026-2027 School of Choice Information – Meridian Public Schools is now accepting applications through the first School of Choice window for the 2026-2027 school year!
Under Schools of Choice legislation (Sections 105 & 105(c) of the School Aid Act), students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who reside within the Midland County ESA and neighboring intermediate school districts are eligible to apply.
Application Window:
May 4, 2026 – May 22, 2026
⚠️ Limited open enrollment slots are available for K-12 students, so be sure to apply early!
📞 For more information, please contact the Meridian Administration Office at 989-687-3200.
Visit www.merps.org/enroll to complete the application process.
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
On behalf of the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education, I am writing to inform you that the bond vote on Tuesday, May 5th was unsuccessful. While this was not the outcome we had hoped for, we remain committed to our students and the future of our district.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the staff, parents, and community members who worked tirelessly to communicate the importance of this bond. I especially want to thank those who took the time to provide input on the facility plan, participate in bond committee meetings, and volunteer to share information with others in our community. Your dedication to our students, staff, and families is truly inspiring. You are what makes the Mustang community such a special place to live and for our students to learn.
We remain focused on providing the exceptional educational experience that is a hallmark of Meridian Public Schools. As we move forward, we will continue to seek funding solutions to make the necessary improvements and replacements across our facilities, while prioritizing the most critical needs. We will also continue to keep our community informed as we move ahead.
In the meantime, we ask for your continued support and involvement in Meridian Public Schools. Together, we will continue to “Reach Higher” as we enhance opportunities for all students.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Meridian Public Schools.
With Mustang Pride,
Sarah M. Glann
Superintendent
📢 2026-2027 School of Choice Information – Meridian Public Schools is now accepting applications through the first School of Choice window for the 2026-2027 school year!
Under Schools of Choice legislation (Sections 105 & 105(c) of the School Aid Act), students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who reside within the Midland County ESA and neighboring intermediate school districts are eligible to apply.
Application Window:
May 4, 2026 – May 22, 2026
⚠️ Limited open enrollment slots are available for K-12 students, so be sure to apply early!
📞 For more information, please contact the Meridian Administration Office at 989-687-3200.
Visit www.merps.org/enroll to complete the application process.
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
