ATHLETICS UPDATE: Tonight's basketball games at home VS Shepherd have been CANCELLED. The youth basketball tournament scheduled for Saturday has also been cancelled. Wrestling will have practice today from 2-4pm and cheer will have practice from 2:30-4:30 today. No practice today for basketball teams. All other practices have been cancelled. Stay warm, Mustangs! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
21 days ago, Noah Kent
Graphic titled “Athletics Update” from Meridian Public Schools, Home of the Mustangs. The announcement lists schedule changes: Girls basketball vs. Shepherd is cancelled; youth basketball tournament on Saturday is cancelled; basketball has no practice today; cheer practice runs from 2:30–4:30; wrestling practice runs from 2–4; all other practices are cancelled. The design features student athletes playing basketball and cheerleaders performing in a gym, with a blue and white school color theme.
Good Morning Mustangs,

Please see the press release linked below from the Midland County Emergency Management Office regarding the artic cold temperatures expected this weekend. The press release contains information about warming shelters and resources from 2-1-1.

See the press release here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zm5HE2dD8Rzq5Q8bWUErEjm8Qyc0aKDK/view?usp=drive_link

Please stay safe and warm, Mustangs!
21 days ago, Noah Kent
🎓 Leadership in Action. Learning in Motion.

At the Michigan Association of School Administrators Mid-Winter Conference, Superintendent Glann exemplified what it means to lead as a learner. While continuing her own professional learning, she also shared her expertise in school finance with fellow superintendents through her session:

“Fiscal Oversight Matters: Key Look-for’s in School Finance & Operations.”

At every level, Mustangs Are Learners 🐎—growing, leading, and lifting others along the way. 👏📊
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MASA
21 days ago, Sarah Glann
Picture of Superintendent Glann at MASA

Well, it appears that someone must have been watching the movies Frozen 1 & 2, and summoned Elsa to cast a wintery spell upon Michigan and plunge us into a blanket of iciness. ❄️ When it gets this cold outside, don't lick the basketball hoop pole. Your tongue will freeze to it. Don't ask us how we know... 🥶😂 Stay safe and warm tomorrow, Mustangs, but don't step in a puddle, Olaf will be watching! ☃️ We will see you all back in the hallways on Monday! A decision on evening events will be made around noon tomorrow and will be posted on social media and our website. The NHS blood drive scheduled for tomorrow has been CANCELLED. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #SnowDay

21 days ago, Noah Kent
Graphic announcing a snow day for Meridian Public Schools. An icy, frost-covered background features large text reading “SNOW day.” Below, text states, “Meridian Public Schools will be CLOSED Friday, January 23rd.” The Meridian Public Schools logo appears in the top right. On the left is an illustrated snowman character with raised arms, and on the right an animated ice queen character casting a burst of blue ice toward the center, emphasizing the winter theme.
✅ TRAFFIC UPDATE: M-30 School Zone Signal Repaired
Great news, Mustang Families! 🐎💙

The southbound M-30 school zone blinking light (north of Meridian Junior High) has been successfully repaired by MDOT and is now fully operational.

We want to thank MDOT for their quick response and our community for exercising extra caution while the signal was down. Even with the light back in action, please continue to stay alert and keep our students safe during arrival and dismissal!

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep our Mustangs safe.
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
22 days ago, Sarah Glann
⚠️ IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE: M-30 School Zone ⚠️
Attention Mustang Families and local drivers! We want to share an update regarding the southbound M-30 school zone blinking light (located north of Meridian Junior High).

The signal is currently not working. Here is the latest information:

Status: MDOT has been notified and has parts on order.

Timeline: They expect the light to be repaired by the end of this week.

Safety First: Please use extra caution and slow down in this area, especially during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

The safety of our students is our top priority! We are staying in close contact with MDOT and will provide updates if the repair timeline changes.

Thank you for helping us keep our Mustangs safe! 🐎💙
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
23 days ago, Sarah Glann
Does your child use a device with a screen to access media? Do you know what steps you can take to keep your child safe online? Join Alisha Meneely, Government & Community Outreach Director for the MI Child Protection Registry virtually from 12-1pm on Wednesday, February 18th, or in person from 6-7:30pm at Creative360 in Midland. This event is hosted by the Youth Impact Partnership, a local committee comprised of K-12 educators and youth serving nonprofits who come together to engage in shared learning and skill building to support youth across Midland County. For more information about Youth Impact, visit midlandfdn.org/initiative/youthimpact. Visit this link to join the meeting virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89097277368?pwd=rG124H0Wy7EUgiKNVeUkp1M2gsZmma.1 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
24 days ago, Noah Kent
Flyer titled “Social Media: The good, the bad, and the ugly,” a free event for parents and caregivers about children’s online safety. The event is on Wednesday, February 18, with two options: a virtual Zoom session from 12–1 p.m. (QR code and link provided) and an in-person session from 6–7:30 p.m. at Creative 360, 5501 Jefferson Ave., Midland, Michigan. Presenter is Alisha Meneely, Government & Community Outreach Director for the Michigan Child Protection Registry. Discussion topics include keeping kids safe online, popular apps, online predators and trafficking tactics, Michigan laws on sexting and sextortion, and how to share safety information. Hosted by the Youth Impact Partnership, with ProtectMiChild and Midland Area Community Foundation logos shown.

Who's hungry! It's breakfast time at Meridian! January is National Oatmeal Month and we are showcasing the nutritional value of oats as a great whole grain to get your brain started for a day of learning! Don't forget to join us for free breakfast daily at each building!

Meridian Elementary - 7:55am-8:25am
Meridian Junior High - 7:40am-7:55am
Meridian Early College - 6:45am-8:05am

See you in the cafeteria! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NationalOatmealMonth

24 days ago, Noah Kent
Flyer announcing “National Oatmeal Month!” with a photo of a bowl of oatmeal topped with blueberries on a checkered cloth. Text explains that National Oatmeal Month is celebrated in January and highlights oats as a healthy, comforting whole grain. It notes that oatmeal will be served weekly as a free breakfast at Meridian schools, with times listed for Meridian Elementary, Meridian Junior High, and Meridian Early College. The Meridian Public Schools logo appears at the bottom.
The Michigan School Business Officials organization provides professional development, training, and resources for those who are in the school business sector, and recently one of our own just completed her School Payroll Specialist Certification through MSBO, showcasing her knowledge and skills in the payroll realm. Congratulations to Kelli Owens, Payroll & Benefits Specialist for continuing to expand her knowledge, skills, and abilities through the MSBO courses and training and completing this certification! This directly aligns with the Learning Environment & Culture area of focus in our strategic plan with the objective to "provide opportunities for professional growth to support the whole child model." Great Job, Kelli! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
25 days ago, Noah Kent
Graphic congratulating Kelli Owens, Payroll & Benefits Specialist at Meridian Public Schools, for completing her School Payroll Specialist Certification with the Michigan School Business Officials Organization. The design features her smiling headshot in a circular frame, blue and white accents, congratulatory text, and the Meridian Public Schools “Home of the Mustangs” logo.
Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of justice and equality. "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." -Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
25 days ago, Noah Kent
Stylized black-and-white illustration of a man in a suit looking upward, set against a layered American flag background. Large text reads “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,” with a red brushstroke beneath that says “I Have a Dream.” A small circular school logo appears in the lower-left corner.
Reminder: there is no school for students today! Our staff will be taking a deep dive into their professional learning throughout campus today. See you all tomorrow! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
25 days ago, Noah Kent
A graphic for Meridian Public Schools showing a classroom overlaid with a blue diamond that contains the text reminder no school with a white box that says Monday January 19tg, Professional Development Day For Staff
Meridian would like to send a huge thank you to the Grove Jazz Festival Board for making tonight's festival possible and for their continued support of jazz education and performance! Special appreciation to our guest clinician from Purdue University, Bethany Robinson, Director of Jazz, and her talented students for sharing their expertise and working with our musicians during today’s clinic. 🎶 🎷

The Meridian Jazz Band was honored to share our stage tonight with students from Midland Public Schools (Midland High & Dow High) and Bay City Central High School. 🎸 Tonight's clinic and concert showcased students' hard work and what powerful collaboration and a true celebration of learning through music looks like. Thank you Purdue Bands & Orchestras students and Professor Robinson for instructing our students and the fantastic concert! 💙 🤍 🎹 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
27 days ago, Noah Kent
Collage from the Grove Jazz Festival showing multiple student jazz ensembles performing and rehearsing. At left and bottom right, students play guitars, bass, drums, piano, and percussion on a theater stage during a clinic. At top right, a large student jazz band with trumpets, trombones, and saxophones rehearses in a school commons space with a conductor. A circular inset at bottom left shows students lined up in a hallway holding instruments outside a ticketed performance area. Banner at top reads “Grove Jazz Festival,” with Meridian Public Schools logo in the lower left.
Hear ye, hear ye! 📜🔥

The year is 1692, and we find ourselves seated on the hard wooden benches of the Salem courtroom, the air thick with whispers, fear, and the scratch of quills. Before us unfolds the final act of judgment… but not as it was once written.

Last week, the young scholars from Mrs. Albaugh's Junior English class finished reading Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and boldly rewrote Act 4, breathing new life into the trials we thought we knew. One by one, they rose before the court, acting out their reimagined conclusions, their voices echoing through the chamber like accusations and confessions alike, and also injecting humor into the story once told.

Presiding over this solemn affair sat our esteemed staff, sworn in as the jury panel, weighing every word and gesture with careful eyes. Standing watch at the doors, keeping order in the court, was Deputy Streeter, serving faithfully as the bailiff of Salem, ensuring justice, and discipline, prevailed.

It was a powerful reminder that stories, like trials, are shaped by who tells them… and who dares to question them. Bravo to our students for their courage, creativity, and command of the court, Mrs. Albaugh for pushing students to think outside of the box, and thank you to our staff and Deputy Streeter for making this unforgettable day in Salem come to life. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
27 days ago, Noah Kent
A collage of photos from a student performance of The Crucible on a school stage. Multiple images show high school students dressed in courtroom-style costumes, standing at podiums, reading from scripts, and acting out scenes resembling the Salem witch trials. A uniformed school resource officer stands at the front in several photos, serving as a bailiff and handing papers to students during the mock trial. Other students appear as judges, witnesses, and accused individuals, holding signs and scripts. Black stage curtains form the background. At the bottom of the collage is large text reading “THE CRUCIBLE” by Arthur Miller, along with the Meridian Public Schools logo and the phrase “Home of the Mustangs.”
A multi-photo collage documenting a school stage performance of The Crucible by English 11 students. Several images show students on a theater stage arranged like a courtroom, standing at podiums, seated at tables as a jury, and reading from scripts. Students wear a mix of modern clothing and simple costume pieces to represent judges, witnesses, and accused individuals from the Salem witch trials. A uniformed school resource officer appears in some images, interacting with students as the bailiff. Black stage curtains, auditorium seating, and stage lighting are visible in the background. Text panels in the collage read: “The Crucible by Arthur Miller,” “Act 4 – Rewritten by English 11 Students,” and “Thank you to our staff for being our jury panel, and Deputy Streeter as our bailiff!” The Meridian Public Schools “Home of the Mustangs” logo appears at the bottom.
Hey, hey! It's Throwback Thursday! Check out this throwback to circa 1995. 📸 Picture this: the internet is on the rise, the Macarena is taking over 💃🕺, and everyone is in the theaters seeing A Goofy Movie, but have no fear, the end of the school year is near! Enjoy this photo of the Meridian High School students and staff from May of 1995. Do you know anyone in this photo? #ThrowbackThursday #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
29 days ago, Noah Kent
A photo from May 4th 1995 of Meridian High School students and staff outside of the building.
Plastering our way into second semester with MECHS Art Teacher, Gina Lewandowski, students had a real life demonstration of casting a plaster face, hand, and arm today! Mrs. Lewandowski showcases to students the possibilities of their plaster kits, and what they can explore in their next project to bring their art to life! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #TeachingThatEngages
29 days ago, Noah Kent
A collage of photos from an art classroom showing students participating in an art demonstration focused on plaster casting. Several students are seen smiling while creating plaster molds of hands and faces, wrapping arms and faces in plaster strips, and carefully removing finished casts. A teacher in a white lab coat demonstrates the process at a table while students watch and work alongside her. The classroom is filled with art supplies, worktables, and students actively engaged in hands-on learning. Text on the image reads “Art Demonstration Day!” and “Plastering Our Way Into Second Semester!” with a Meridian Public Schools logo in the corner.

The staff at MECHS would like to acknowledge and congratulate our dual enrolled and 5th year college students who have earned academic honors at Delta College for the fall semester. Through our ongoing partnership with Delta, students are able to take Delta courses and utilize them as both college and high school credit, at no tuition or book costs to students or families! If you see any of the students named below, please be sure to give them a shoutout or high-five for their incredible commitment to education this last semester! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Dual Enrolled Students (Grades 11-12)
President's List: earning a GPA of 4.0
Melany Almeida
Natalie Borges
Austin Bourassa
Payten Coggins
Isabella Earle
Bayleigh Finney
Mariah Gaskell
Madison Holmes
Melodie Nagel
Luke Sanik

Vice President's List: earning a GPA of 3.7-3.99
Alex Curley
Dallas Dixon
Haley Fitzgibbon
Ford Kingry
Brooklyn Mack
Kya McLaughlin
Ethan Nagel
Josiah Prince
Ben Reader

Dean's List: earning a GPA of 3.5-3.69
Makenzie Cowell
Robert Edwards
Wyatt Olmsted
Dillon Spilker

Early College Students (5th Year Students)
President's List: earning a GPA of 4.0
Matthew Kasper
Bruce Reed
Lucas Todd

Vice President's List: earning a GPA of 3.7-3.99
Maxx Burdick
Johnathon Durfee
Emma Sites

Dean's List: earning a GPA of 3.5-3.69
William Hooton
Kennedy Ice
Isabelle Merryman
Eli Olmsted
Carson Snyder
Isabella Werner

29 days ago, Noah Kent
A congratulatory image with a list of three student names, Matthew Kasper, Lucas Todd, and Bruce Reed for their academic achievement of president's list at Delta College in the Fall 2025 semester.
A congratulatory image with a list of three student names, Maxx Burdick, Johnathon Durfee, and Emma Sites for their academic achievement of vice president's list at Delta College in the Fall 2025 semester.
A congratulatory image with a list of six student names, William Hooton, Isabelle Merryman, Eli Olmsted, Kennedy Ice, Carson Snyder, and Isabella Werner for their academic achievement of dean's list at Delta College in the Fall 2025 semester.
A congratulatory image with a list of ten student names, Melany Almeida, Bayleigh Finney, Natalie Borges, Mariah Gaskell, Austin Bourassa, Madison Holmes, Payten Coggins, Melodie Nagel, Isabella Earle, and Luke Sanik for their academic achievement of president's list at Delta College in the Fall 2025 semester.
A congratulatory image with a list of nine student names, Alex Curley, Dallas Dixon, Haley Fitzgibbon, Ford Kingry, Brooklyn Mack, Kya McLaughlin, Ethan Nagel, Josiah Prince, and Ben Reader for their academic achievement of vice president's list at Delta College in the Fall 2025 semester.
A congratulatory image with a list of four student names, Makenzie Cowell, Robert Edwards, Wyatt Olmsted, and Dillon Spilker for their academic achievement of dean's list at Delta College in the Fall 2025 semester.
Congratulations to the MECHS competitive cheer team for winning their first Jack Pine conference meet of the season. The meet was held in Harrison. Competing against Harrison, Farwell, Bullock Creek, Shepherd, and Standish Sterling, Meridian took 1st place with a final score of 691.74. Bullock Creek coming in second with a score of 592.74. The cheer team will travel to Montrose on Saturday with a competition start time of 2:00 pm. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
30 days ago, Noah Kent
MECHS Competitive Cheer Team posing for a photo after their last competition where they took 1st place.

📢 MERPS REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, January 19th, 2026 as staff engage in professional development. See you all back on Tuesday! 🏫 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Don't forget a copy of the school calendar at www.merps.org/calendar 📆

30 days ago, Noah Kent
1-19-26 No School
National Pizza Week was celebrated at Meridian Early College with a Student Choice event. Students taste tested Beef Taco Pizza and Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. The students voted and the winner will be added to the lunch menu next month! Thank you to our food service staff for putting on this fun and engaging event for students today! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
about 1 month ago, Noah Kent
A collage of images from National Pizza week's student choice option menu tasting at MECHS. Images include students trying pizza and standing in front of the table posing for a photo with their pizza.
A student standing in line at the student choice line to pick his favorite pizza option that he tried today during lunch at MECHS.
Students visiting the student choice line at the MECHS cafeteria to select their favorite pizza to be added to the menu next month.

As we begin 2nd Semester, Meridian continues its journey toward becoming a Marzano High Reliability School through targeted professional development and the use of proficiency scales. These efforts help ensure that every student experiences consistent, high-quality instruction and a guaranteed, viable curriculum. Step by step, we are building schools where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their highest potential.

#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

about 1 month ago, Kent Boxey
January #1