Meridian Public Schools

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Up now is Meridian Junior High School Principal, Kent Boxey! #ReachHigher How long have you been at Meridian? 16 years! What is your "why"? My goal of being an educator is to be a small piece in the lives of our students in their journey toward adulthood. In my time at Meridian, we have improved our programs to better prepare our students with knowledge as well as 21st Century Skills. Growing up and becoming an adult that can problem solve, collaborate, and communicate is a marathon not a sprint, and I am happy that I can come to work each day to be a part of that process. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? I came to work for Meridian 16 years ago so my wife and I could live, work, and raise our kids all in the same community. I love this community and the 'small town' feel that Meridian offers. Our kids represent the fifth generation to grow up in Sanford on both sides of our family, and I am proud to still call this my home. What is a fun fact about you? I play bass guitar in a classic rock band and in the praise band at my church.

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Next up is Meridian Elementary Assistant Principal, Stacey Douglas! #ReachHigher How long have you been at Meridian? 16 years! What is your "why"? I strive to build relationships with every student that walks through our doors. My hope is that each and every one of them WANTS to come to school. My goal is to instill a love of learning and motivation to do their best. I want to make students feel special and that they are part of a school family. School should be fun and engaging and a time that our kids look back on and have good memories. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? My favorite thing about Meridian is the students, staff, and community. I grew up in a small town and I love the close knit feel of this community. The connections I've made with students and staff is life changing. I LOVE working at Meridian Public Schools. What is a fun fact about you? I golfed in the Great Lakes Bay Invitational Pro-Am with the LPGA in 2019.

Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Visit www.merps.org/nowhiring to find our open jobs! Our transportation partner, Auxilio, and food service partner, Chartwells, are also hiring! See the attached flyers below for more information! #ReachHigher #NowHiring

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth and we are celebrating our principals! Thank you to our principals and assistant principals for all of your hard work and dedication to our students and staff. We will be highlighting each of our prinicpals this month, so stay tuned for their individual profiles. Thank a principal today! #ReachHigher #ThankAPrincipal

Celebrating #SchoolCustodianAppreciationDay today! Thank you to our amazing custodial crew for always keeping our buildings shining and looking their best! We all appreciate all of your hard work! Thank you to Cheryl Clemens, Amy Baker, Terry Shaffer, Taylor Gohl, Barbara Rossi, Jason Cleveland, Mike Bishop, Richard Loree, and Dena Grove! #ReachHigher

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Next up is Director of Facilities and Operations, Corey Robinson! #ReachHigher How long have you worked at Meridian? Facilities 4 years, and as a coach 9 years What is your "why"? When moving to the midland area, my wife and I fell in love the with the village, school and community of Sanford! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The strive for excellence What is a fun fact about you? My wife and I have 2 future Mustangs, 4 year old Max and newborn Leo!

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Next up is Special Education Supervisor, Kevin Gosson! #ReachHigher How long have you worked at Meridian? New hire this year! What is your "why"? I enjoy the educational community and have a great sense of pride and happiness knowing that what I do helps students be successful. Navigating special education can be a complicated process and I enjoy using my knowledge to help others through the process. What is your favorite thing about Meridian? Absolutely the people of this district. I already feel a part of the team because everyone has been very welcoming and supportive. The commitment to education is very apparent in Meridian Schools and students are a valued partner in that commitment. What is a fun fact about you? I am also a custom woodworker. I take a tree from the forest, cut it down, mill it, dry it, and assemble it into many different pieces of furniture.

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Next up is our Early Intervention Coordinator, Julie Sheets! #ReachHigher How long have you worked at Meridian? 29 years What is your "why"? I believe early childhood education is an essential part of a child's educational success. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? I LOVE that Meridian educates the whole child from birth beyond high school. Each child's success is our most important goal! What is a fun fact about you? My husband and I have lake property and boating is our favorite hobby.

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Starting off our team is Director of Business Services, Brooke Colley! #ReachHigher How long have you worked at Meridian? I just hit my 1 year anniversary! What is your "why"? I feel this job is perfect for me because not only was I searching for somewhere that I felt I belonged, but I did not think a position where you deliver a purpose beyond "serving clients" in the Accounting field existed. This job provides endless guidance and learning opportunities with the mix of the accounting aspects I enjoy and challenges to keep me constantly growing. Supporting public education is a hefty task, but very fulfilling. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? I love the small school and community feel, but also having so much educator support and advanced programs for the students to succeed. Seeing how much the school has grown in the past 7 years since graduating from here is amazing. What is a fun fact about you? My favorite hobby is photography.

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Next up is Director of Technology and Auditorium Services, Noah Kent! #ReachHigher How long have you worked at Meridian: 10 years What is your "why"? I want to help provide the best learning opportunities and extracurricular opportunities for our students. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? Meridian is an amazing place to work and learn. We are a huge family that takes care of each other. The committment to our students, staff, and community are like no other. We turly "Reach Higher" everyday. What is a fun fact about you? I have been at Meridian Public Schools since 2001 - first as a student and then as an employee during my senior year. Here we are today ten years later!

#MeetTheTeam - Meet the Administration team at Meridian! Up next is our Director of Dining Services, Taylor Roberts! #ReachHigher How long have you worked at Meridian? 7 months What is your "why"? To leave the world better than I found it, and to be remembered by the people whose lives I touched. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? My Favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools is the people. Community is big here, and I love all the support for each other and the students. What is a fun fact about you? I love the Green Bay Packers!

Happy Homecoming Mustangs! We can't wait to see you all tomorrow! Reminder: parade lineup is at 4pm at Porte Park, with the parade starting promptly at 5pm in downtown Sanford. Make your way from the parade to the football game at 7pm! Go Blue! #ReachHigher

Celebrating #ITProfessionalsDay today! A big shoutout to Meridian Public School's Technology Department for keeping us connected, moving forward, and advancing everyday. Their behind the scenes work is truly magic and helps empower learning daily at Meridian! Thank you! #ReachHigher

It's almost Homecoming time! Any businesses that would like to be in the parade this year need to contact MECHS Student Council President, Josie Barriger at josie.barriger@merps.org, no later than Monday, September 18th by 3pm to get a spot. #ReachHigher

Welcome back staff! Today we had our staff back for their welcome back meeting and professional development. It was great to see everyone getting ready for students to be back in classrooms on Monday! We are ready for an amazing school year! Go Mustangs! #ReachHigher

Good afternoon Mustang Fans, The 2023-2024 athletic season is approaching fast with our first home JV/Freshman volleyball game tomorrow night! We have a few updates at the athletic gate this year. We are now offering the option to pay with a debit or credit card via GoFan. You can purchase tickets in advance through GoFan for faster entry or you can pay at the gate. Cash payment will still be available as well. Those interested in purchasing Season Passes can now do so through e-Funds www.merps.org/efunds or at the high school office with cash, check or card. Please note that season pass purchases at the gate can only be done with cash or check. Please take a moment to review the HOW-TO & FAQ on using GoFan to learn about the ticket purchasing process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4ypu7RUZJ9y1WpPr34g_tYMY6w8GLnr5K62AH63Wys/edit?usp=sharing GoFan has previously been used at MHSAA District and Regional athletic events hosted by Meridian. #ReachHigher

Happy Monday Mustangs! Please see the attached informational flyer from our Food Service Department about FREE breakfast and FREE lunch this year for all K-12 students! ***Please note*** we need ALL families to log into the family portal https://meridian.familyportal.cloud and fill our the Education Benefit Form. This is crucial for other programs that rely on this information. Have questions? Contact the Food Service Department at 989-687-3212. Have a great day! #ReachHigher

Happy Friday Mustangs! We wanted to notify you of the bridge construction in Sanford beginning on Monday, August 21st. We will keep you updated as we receive further information. #ReachHigher

Reminder: Tomorrow Tuesday, August 8th, Meridian Public School District voters will be asked to approve a no tax rate increase over current levy bond proposal to fund a facility improvement plan. The districts main focus will be to address the overcrowding at Meridian Elementary by adding additional classrooms that are safe, modern, and comfortable for all students to experience enhanced learning and educational opportunities. This proposal is for the future of our children and the community. Voting locations are open from 7am to 8pm and are listed below for reference. Jerome Township - 737 W. Beamish, Sanford; Lincoln Township - 1882 N Hope Road, Midland; Hope Township - 5244 N Hope Road, Hope; Edenville Township - 467 Moore Street, Edenville; Homer Township - 522 N Homer Road, Midland; Larkin Township - 3027 N Jefferson, Midland and Lee Township - 1485 W Olson Road, Midland.

Reminder: Tomorrow Tuesday, August 8th, Meridian Public School District voters will be asked to approve a no tax rate increase over current levy bond proposal to fund a facility improvement plan. The districts main focus will be to address the overcrowding at Meridian Elementary by adding additional classrooms that are safe, modern, and comfortable for all students to experience enhanced learning and educational opportunities. This proposal is for the future of our children and the community. Voting locations are open from 7am to 8pm and are listed below for reference. Jerome Township - 737 W. Beamish, Sanford; Lincoln Township - 1882 N Hope Road, Midland; Hope Township - 5244 N Hope Road, Hope; Edenville Township - 467 Moore Street, Edenville; Homer Township - 522 N Homer Road, Midland; Larkin Township - 3027 N Jefferson, Midland and Lee Township - 1485 W Olson Road, Midland.