#MeetTheBoard during Board of Education Recognition Month! Starting with one of our new trustees, Heather Novak! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Could you share the driving force or passion that led you to serve on the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education? What is your "why" in this role?
I have been impressed with Meridian Public Schools since I moved to Sanford 25 years ago. My husband has coached at Meridian since he graduated from high school. I have gotten to see Meridian through our friends children growing up and attending their events. My son began at Mustang Hill Daycare when he was a few weeks old. He attended preschool at Mustang Hill until Kindergarten. He is now a junior at Meridian Early College High School. I began my career in education 25 years ago. I was a teacher for 20 years, a building administrator for 4 years, and have been a district level administrator for one year. Having experience as a student, teacher, parent, and administrator makes me an asset to the Board of Education. I have all of these different views that help me see the big picture. I went into education to make a positive difference in the lives of children. I decided to run for the school board so that I can give back to the community and be a part of the decision making process.
My "why" in this role is the students. The students of our district deserve to have an effective and dedicated team of Board members. We should always focus on how we can best serve kids, how our decisions effect kids, and making decisions to benefit our students. We have such a strong community with alumni intertwined into the schools for multiple generations. These strong ties create such a unique community that supports our schools and students.
When you proudly speak about our schools, what key aspects or achievements do you emphasize? What makes Meridian Public Schools stand out in your eyes?
Meridian Public Schools is fully integrated into a community. The community is involved in supporting athletics, the music program, fundraising, youth sports, and many other school events. It is not unusual to see retired administrators, teachers, and multiple generations of alumni at events. The schools are the central focus of the community and help to create unity amongst various stakeholders. The community keeps growing and as other districts are seeing a steep decline in enrollment, we are maintaining enrollment levels. We have strong leadership in our building administrators and our superintendent. By having this strong leadership, we attract teachers who are passionate about educating students. This has a huge effect on our students and their success. There are amazing things happening in our schools.
🌟 Mustang Shout Out🌟
We are ecstatic to announce that Stacey Douglas, Assistant Principal at Meridian Elementary, has been honored as the 2025 MEMSPA Outstanding Assistant Principal! 🏆
Stacey's unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and profound passion for enriching students' lives have not only motivated her team at Meridian Elementary but have also inspired our entire district. Thank you, Stacey, for your relentless commitment to our students and for significantly enhancing the spirit of our Mustang community! 🎉
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Today, we reflect on the profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his tireless pursuit of equality, justice, and dignity for all. As we commemorate #MLKDay, let's remember his message of love, service, and community.
At Meridian Public Schools, we are committed to fostering an environment where every student is empowered to THRIVE. Today, we encourage our students, staff, and community to engage in acts of service and to reflect on how we can all positively impact our communities.
Let’s commit to living Dr. King’s legacy every day by upholding strong values that enhance our community, our state, and the world at large. Let's make a difference, today and every day. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MLKDay
Good evening Mustangs,
Due to extremely cold temperatures and wind chills expected to reach around -20°F for most of the day tomorrow, Meridian Public Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Please stay safe and warm!
MERPS REMINDER: 📢 Attention Students and Parents! 🗓️
Just a quick reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, January 20th due to a Staff Professional Development Day. This day allows our amazing teachers and staff to focus on training, collaboration, and planning to make your learning experience even better! 📚💡
Enjoy your day off Mustangs, and we’ll see you back in class on Tuesday, January 21st! 🎉 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NoSchool
Step right up folks, step right up! It's time for the second annual Meridian Wellness Fair! Stop out to Meridian Junior High School on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 5:00-7:00pm to meet with local agencies, play carnival games, and grab dinner too! 5 family fun baskets will be raffled off at the event; sure to bring fun to the entire family! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #WellnessFair
January is Board of Education Recognition Month! This month, make sure to check our pages for a post about each board member to learn more about them, and why they decided to serve on our board. We are thankful for the Board of Education members and their dedication to Meridian Public Schools. Join us in thanking them for their service! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #BoardOfEducationRecognitionMonth
Good morning Mustangs,
Due to icy and snow covered road conditions Meridian Public Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay today Monday, January 13, 2025. Drive careful and stay safe!
As part of his Senior Portfolio, Kamren DeFever had the opportunity to job shadow Superintendent Glann, gaining valuable firsthand insights into the world of educational leadership.
For the past two years, Kamren has been a dedicated student in the Careers in Education CTE Program at Bullock Creek High School, offered through the Midland County CTE Consortium. His passion for teaching shines brightly as he has gained practical, hands-on experience at Meridian Junior High School. During this time, Kamren has made a meaningful impact in Mrs. Plesko’s 8th Grade Science class and Mr. Jaworski’s 5th Grade Social Studies class, inspiring students and honing his skills as an educator.
Kamren plans to continue his journey by pursuing a teacher preparatory program after high school. We are excited to watch his future unfold and can’t wait to see the incredible difference he will make in the field of education! 🎓✨
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🎉 Happy New Year Mustangs! 🎉 From all of us at Meridian Public Schools, we look forward to continuing to #ReachHigher through deeper learning, community partnerships, and innovative learning practices to ensure our mission to "Educate and support every student to succeed in their career and life by developing a learning environment that fosters curiosity and lifelong learning." At Meridian, our vision is "Mustangs are empowered to be resilient and fearless learners, in order to THRIVE in an ever-changing world." Here's to a great year, Mustangs! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
From all of us at Meridian Public Schools, we wish you and your family a happy holiday season! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #HolidaySeason
Now commencing holiday break! School resumes on Monday, January 6th, 2025. See you all in the New Year! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
SAVE THE DATE! Save the date for Meridian's Second Annual Wellness Fair, on January 22nd at Meridian Junior High School from 5:00-7:00PM. Visit and interact with agencies from Midland County! Enjoy dinner, prizes, games, and an visit the mobile food pantry too! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #WellnessFair
MERPS REMINDER: Today, Friday December 13th, is a half day of school for students! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Matthew Shephard, Band Director at Meridian Public Schools, has been named as one of the 10 Finalists for the 2025 Grammy Music Educator Award! 🎺🥁🎷
This prestigious award honors educators who have made a lasting impact on music education, and we couldn't be prouder to see Mr. Shephard's dedication and passion recognized on a national stage. 👏💙
Let's give a BIG congratulations to Mr. Shephard for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉🙌
https://www.grammy.com/news/music-educator-award-2025-finalists-grammy-museum-recording-academy
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MERPS REMINDER: Tomorrow, Friday December 13th, is a half day of school for students! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
🎉🏆 Huge congratulations to Mark Novak, Varsity Baseball Coach at Meridian Early College High School, on his outstanding achievement of being selected for the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Your dedication and passion for the game have truly set a standard of excellence. Way to go, Coach Novak! 🌟🎉 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Meridian Public Schools is closed today, but daycare is open today. If your child is still planning on attending their scheduled time, please give us a call at 989-687-3455 to let us know. Meals are still served today.
Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Thursday, December 5th, 2024. A decision on after school events will be made early this afternoon.
⛄❄🎄 Don't forget to join us on Thursday, December 5th at the Auditorium for the Sounds of the Season concerts! 🎶🎵🎼🎹 Kindergarten starts at 5:30pm, 1st grade at 6:30pm, and 2nd grade at 7:30pm. ⛄❄🎄 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #SoundsOfTheSeason
