Meridian Elementary: 11:25AM
Junior High: 11:15AM
High School: 11:20AM
See you at the parade in Downtown Sanford on Friday at 5:00PM and the football game at 7:00PM! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Donuts & Downloads
Mark your calendars! Join Meridian Public Schools on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the Meridian Auditorium for an important and engaging event to bring our community together!
Guest Speaker: Alisha Meneely from the Michigan Child Protection Registry will share practical tips and tools for protecting our kids in today’s digital world.
Come learn how to keep your family safe online — then stick around for cider and donuts! RSVP for this event here: https://forms.gle/gfyVEB9qdqBeHZdy5
This event is presented in collaboration with Meridian Public Schools and the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition as part of the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Neighboring Week. Learn more about Neighboring Week at www.midlandfoundation.org/neighboringweek
We can’t wait to see you there! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NeighboringWeek @midlandculturalawareness
Meridian Public Schools is proud that all three of our schools are Level 1 HRS Certified! This recognition affirms our commitment to creating safe, supportive, and collaborative learning environments for every student.
You can find the September edition of the Mustang Round Up at the link below: https://meridianpsmi.edurooms.com/engage/meridian-public-schools/newsletters/mustang-round-up
Here’s what’s happening on Friday, September 19th:
✨ Parade Lineup – 4:00pm at Porte Park (limited parking available)
✨ Parade Start – 5:00pm through Downtown Sanford, ending at the Lutheran Church
✨ Football Kickoff – 7:00pm at Meridian
✨ Crowning of Homecoming King & Queen – Halftime of the game
Come out and show your Mustang Pride all day long—let’s make this a Homecoming to remember! 💙💛
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Welcome to MERPS Special Education Secretary, Chelsea Jewell! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Popcorn!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: The Mustang family atmosphere!
What are your hobbies? My hobbies include my kids, crafting, 4H, and my animals!
What brought you to our district? We live in Sanford/Meridian district. I wanted to have the same schedule as my son/children. My son is just starting in young fives and my daughter will eventually attend.
At Meridian Public Schools, we believe in recognizing those who lead with integrity, inspire others, and leave a lasting impact on our school community.
The Hoofprint Award celebrates staff members—educators, coaches, support staff, directors, and administrators—who embody our district vision:
Mustangs are empowered to be resilient and fearless learners, in order to THRIVE in an ever-changing world.
🏆 Nominees demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
📬 Nominations are can be made by staff, students, parents, and community members.
🎉 Award recipients will be honored at our monthly Board of Education meetings.
🔗 Submit your nomination today at: www.merps.org/page/hoofprint
Help us celebrate the Mustangs who make a difference every day!
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
To help us secure funding for School Meals and important Academic Programs and Services, we need every family—regardless of income—to complete the Education Benefits Form (EBF).
📌 Complete the form today: https://meridian.familyportal.cloud/
📌 Printable version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12862sN4zTVnN55ub5oKAKch9F0JDNaAd/view
Thank you for partnering with us to support all Mustangs! 💙🤍
#MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE #ReachHigher
Today we celebrate the hardworking men and women who keep our communities strong—and invest in the workforce of tomorrow through Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities.
Meridian is proud to partner with Midland County CTE, Bay Arenac ISD CTE, and State Street Academy’s Lineman Program to help our students explore careers, skilled trades, and hands-on learning.
#HappyLaborDay #MustangPride #CTE #ReachHigher #MustangsTHRIVE
We’ve checked, double-checked, and even asked Google…
✅ No school today, Friday, August 29
✅ No school Monday, September 1
😁 Yes, school is back Tuesday, September 2
Enjoy the long weekend, recharge your brains, and don’t forget how to set an alarm by Tuesday morning. 😉 See you all back in the hallways bright and early Tuesday morning for more learning! 💙 #ReachHigher #SeeYouTuesday #MeridianMustangs
We understand that many of you are concerned about the conflict between the start of the 2026–2027 school year and the 2026 Midland County Fair, and we want you to know that we are actively addressing it.
At Meridian, we value the role that 4-H and the fair play in the lives of our students and families. These experiences build responsibility, pride, and community—values we wholeheartedly support.
We are currently working on a revised school calendar for the 2026–2027 year and are committed to finding a solution that supports all Mustang families.
📎 The letter below from Superintendent Glann was emailed to all families and staff this morning. Please take a moment to review it for more details.
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
At Meridian, we’re using the High Reliability Schools (HRS) framework to build safe, supportive schools where every student can thrive!
Meridian Public Schools would like to introduce some of our new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year! Be sure to follow our page over the next few days to meet all of the new faces around Meridian! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NewStaff
Welcome to MES 3rd/4th Grade Music Teacher, and MJHS/MECHS Band Teacher, James O'Connell! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Pizza!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: This may be biased, but instrumental program is something that I love that Meridian takes pride in. Band is something that students are good at and it's wonderful to see them thrive through music.
What are your hobbies? I love spending time outdoors, playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and playing my instrument. I love teaching band so much that I also spend most of my summer helping other bands in Michigan.
What brought you to our district? I graduated from Meridian in 2016, so getting the chance to come back home where my passion for music first began and share that excitement with students, feels like a full-circle moment.
Meridian Public Schools would like to introduce some of our new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year! Be sure to follow our page over the next few days to meet all of the new faces around Meridian! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NewStaff
Welcome to MECHS Science Teacher, Morgan Glann! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Pancakes!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: The numerous opportunities that students have to succeed! From taking college classes at Delta, going to the Bay Arenac Career Center, taking advantage of different CTE programs around the county, and in each classroom, there's something for every student.
What are your hobbies? My hobbies include riding horses, taking care of my plants, spending time outside, and watching a good show or movie.
What brought you to our district? As a 2021 graduate, I had known that I wanted to return to Meridian at some point in my teaching career. I'm excited to be back home!
Meridian Public Schools would like to introduce some of our new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year! Be sure to follow our page over the next few days to meet all of the new faces around Meridian! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NewStaff
Welcome to MECHS English Teacher, Dacia Albaugh! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
How long have you been at Meridian? As a student = 12 years. As a teacher = my FIRST year!
What is your favorite food? Pulled pork nachos with pickles!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: That I grew up having my parents as educators here and now I get to share that opportunity with my own children.
What are your hobbies? Traveling to any beach town in Michigan, CMU tailgating, taking photos of my kids, reading thriller/suspense fiction, Netflix-binging (any true crime mystery docs), playing with my three pups, and napping.
What brought you to our district? After living in Grand Haven for 21 years, I moved back home to be closer to my parents and give my children the opportunity to attend a school that offers an innovative education with PBL and earn credits with the early college program.
Welcome to MECHS English Teacher, Mary Connell! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? I love a good cheeseburger!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: I love how kind and welcoming everyone has been. I am also very impressed with how involved and supportive the community is!
What are your hobbies? I enjoy reading, watercoloring, spending time with family, and spending time in nature.
What brought you to our district? I loved the emphasis placed on preparing students for their futures and making their learning relevant to the real world!
