Meridian Public Schools

🏀 HISTORY MADE ! CONGRATULATIONS LADY MUSTANGS🏆 For the FIRST TIME in school history, the Meridian Early College High School Girls Basketball Team has won the Regional Title! 🎉👏 Their RELENTLESS Mustang spirit and unwavering determination have led them to this incredible achievement! A huge shoutout to Coach Tanner, Coach Bri, and Coach Austin for their outstanding leadership in developing this team. 💪🏽🔥 We also want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible fans and student section for the energy, passion, and support they bring to every game! Your voices, cheers, and Mustang pride make all the difference! 🗣️🔥💙 Up next, our Lady Mustangs face Calumet High School in the State Quarterfinals on March 18th at 7 PM at Manistique High School. Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 🏀💙🐎 🎟 Get your tickets here: GoFan https://gofan.co/event/3307326 📣 Drop a comment below to congratulate our Lady Mustangs and show them some love! 🎉⬇️ #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangPride #HistoryMade #RegionalChamps

The Midland Area Youth Action Council is hosting "Striving to Thrive" at Creative 360 in Midland, on Saturday April 12th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Stop out to collect mental health materials, obtain hotline and online support services, and meet local service providers to see how they can assist you! Check out the attached flyer for more information. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MidlandYAC @midlandyac

MECHS would like to send a shoutout to students Levi Willette and Bruce Reed who participated in, and WON, the 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Michigan's Second District! Through their Cybersecurity class at the Bay Arenac ISD Career Center, they created an app called Security Operations (see attached photos from their app). When asked what inspired the creation of Security Operations, the students said, “Countless individuals own personal devices and operate them daily. Such individuals don’t understand the risks among the internet which may jeopardize personal information depending on the situation. As a result of this issue, Security Operations was particularly constructed to inform, remind and shine a light on the necessity for personal and organizational security online.” Bruce and Levi will travel to Washinton DC to showcase their app to Congress at the #HouseofCode Festival later this year. Congratulations Levi and Bruce! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs Check out the full article here: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/24-MI02/

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

🏀🎉 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🎉🏀 A huge congratulations to the Meridian Early College High School Girls Basketball Team on bringing home the District Championship title! 🏆🔥 Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud! Now, it’s time for Regionals! 💪🐴 📍 Beal City High School 📅 Monday, March 10th ⏰ 7:00 PM 🆚 Hart High School Mustang Nation, we need YOU! Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our girls as they continue their tournament journey. 🎟️ Grab your tickets now at GOFan https://gofan.co/app/school/MHSAA?school=MI4525 Come show your Mustang Pride! Let’s go, Mustangs! 💙🔥 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🚧 Important Traffic Update for Meridian Families! 🚧 Mustang Students, Staff, and Families, MDOT has announced the M-30 bridge replacement over US-10, starting March 17, 2025. This project will impact traffic in the Sanford area, causing full closures and detours. While we anticipate only minor delays for school buses and commutes, we’ll continue monitoring and updating you as needed. Project Details 📍 Location: M-30 over US-10, near Sanford 📅 Start Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 🛠️ Estimated Completion: August 2025 Traffic Impact & Detours 🚧 M-30 will be completely closed over US-10 🚦 US-10 lane closures & detours 🗺️ Detour routes: View official MDOT release Impact on School Bus Routes 🚌 Slight delays may occur, and adjustments will be communicated if needed. 📲 Stay updated in real-time with the "Here Comes the Bus" app! 📧 Questions? Contact Transportation at transportation@merps.org or 989-687-3249. Stay Informed & Plan Ahead ✔️ Allow extra time for travel 🚗 ✔️ Follow updates from MDOT & Meridian Public Schools 🏫 ✔️ Stay patient & flexible as we navigate these changes together! You will be contacted early next week if your students bus time is affected by the construction. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure smooth school transportation during this project. 🔗 For more details, visit: MDOT’s official release #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

UPDATE: Good Morning Mustangs. Barden Road is back open this morning, including the entrance to the Auditorium Parking Lot. Thank you to our Maintenance Department for their clean up efforts! Have a great day!

Good morning, Mustangs! Please be aware that a fallen tree is currently blocking Barden Rd., the entrance to the Auditorium Parking Lot, making it impassable. Our Maintenance Department is working to remove it, but the road may not be fully cleared before the start of school. This does not impact our main entrances on M-30. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we prioritize everyone's safety during the morning commute. Have a great day!

Attention graduating seniors, and those staying for the 5th year program! The Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship application is OPEN! Applications for this scholarship are due by 4:00PM on March 17th. Apply today here: https://forms.gle/k5P8hVFaqegE7o887 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #SanfordAreaChamberofCommerce #Scholarship

TRAILS to Wellness is providing a webinar for families and community members in our district on suicide awareness and prevention. Use the link below to register for this free presentation: Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Caregivers and Communities, Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-7pm ET / 3:30-5pm MT. Discussion will take place via Zoom: https://bit.ly/TRAILS_3-20_training #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

📢 This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week and give a shoutout to our amazing school social workers—Bekka Seer, Jaime Welmers, and Sara Beers! 🎉💙 Your dedication, compassion, and support make a world of difference for our students, families, and staff every day. Thank you for all that you do to help our Mustangs #ReachHigher! 🏫✨ #NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #ThankYou #MeridianMustangs

The wellness fair is in full swing! Don't forget to stop out to Meridian Junior High School from now until 7pm! Enjoy free dinner, prizes, and visit with local agencies! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

REMINDER: Stop out to the Meridian Wellness Fair TONIGHT from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Meridian Junior High School! Win a family fun basket, have dinner, play games, and visit with local agencies! Can't wait to see you all tonight! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🏆🎉 Shoutout to our incredible Meridian Competitive Cheer Team for their outstanding performance at Regionals this past weekend! With determination, skill, and Mustang pride, they secured a 3rd place finish and are now heading to the State Competition this Friday at Central Michigan University! We are so proud of your dedication and hard work. Let’s keep the momentum going and #ReachHigher all the way to the top! 💙✨ #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #StateBound #MustangPride

🎳👏 Shoutout to our Boys & Girls Bowling Teams for an amazing performance at Regionals this past weekend! Your hard work and dedication showed on the lanes, and we couldn’t be prouder! A special congratulations to Jocey Wasalaski for placing 2nd and Maxx Burdick for placing 3rd, both earning spots at the State Competition this weekend in Jackson! 🏆🔥 Let’s cheer them on as they represent Meridian Mustangs at State! 🎉💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #StateBound

🏀🎉 History Made! 🎉🏀 A HUGE congratulations to Meridian Senior, Halen McLaughlin, for reaching an incredible milestone—scoring her 2,000th career point as a Mustang! 👏🔥 Halen’s dedication, talent, and hard work have been on full display throughout her career, and this achievement is a testament to her relentless drive and passion for the game. Congratulations Halen! 💙🏀 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

✏️ Embracing a week of inspiration, learning, and community pride! Public Schools Week is February 24th - February 28th, 2025. Join us in showcasing the amazing work happening in our public schools! Public schools are the backbone of our society, nurturing future leaders. Let's celebrate the achievements and dedication of our educators!🎉📓 #PublicSchoolProud #MeridianMustangs #ReachHigher #HereForTheKids

🌟 Exciting Event Alert! 🌟 Join us for an empowering evening with Molly Kennedy at the "Creating the Champion Within Our Kids" event, co-hosted by United Way, The ROCK Center for Youth Development, and the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. 🗣️ About Our Speaker: Molly Kennedy is a renowned inspirational speaker who specializes in overcoming challenges and fostering confidence, resilience, and joy. Her dynamic presentations have inspired countless individuals to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams with vigor. 🤝 Community Collaboration: This event is a shining example of the power of community partnerships, bringing together Meridian Public Schools, The ROCK , United Way of Midland County., and Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Together, we're committed to empowering our youth and fostering environments that promote growth and development. 📅 Event Details: 📍 Location: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium 📆 Date: March 27,2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM This event is FREE and perfect for teachers, school administrators, parents, and nonprofit employees looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best and bring out the champion in every kid! 👉 Reserve your spot today! https://engage.unitedwaymidland.org/event/2025-creating-the-champion-within/e661841 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🌟 Spotlight on Future Stars! 🏀 On Monday night, the talented players from Sanford Youth Sports showcased their basketball skills during halftime at the Meridian JV Girls Basketball game! 🌠The future shines bright for our Lady Mustangs Basketball Program with these young athletes for years to come!🎉🐎 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🎉 Huge CONGRATULATIONS to our Wrestling State Qualifiers! 🤼‍♂️ We're thrilled to announce that John Durfee won the Regional Championship 🥇 and Austin Bourassa finished in an impressive 3rd place 🥉 at the regional competition. Their hard work, dedication, and resilience have truly paid off! Join us in wishing John and Austin the best of luck as they head to the state competition. Go Mustangs! 🐎💪 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs