🐎❄️ The Hoofbeat Winter 2025 Has Arrived! ❄️🐎
Our Hoofbeat Winter Publication is on its way to mailboxes across the Meridian community. Keep an eye out for a little Mustang magic in your US mail! 📬✨
Inside, you’ll find stories worth celebrating: student successes, staff highlights, district updates, and the moments that make Meridian Public Schools such a special place to learn and grow.
Can’t wait for the mail? No problem! You can read the electronic version anytime here:
👉Hoofbeat Winter 2025
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, flip a few pages (paper or digital!), and enjoy this winter edition of The Hoofbeat. 💙🐎
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Time to trade homework for hot cocoa and hallways for holiday cheer! 😄☕️🎅 Meridian Public Schools will be on Holiday Break from Monday, December 22nd through Sunday, January 4th! We’ll trot back into school on Monday, January 5th, 2026 — refreshed, recharged, and ready to Reach Higher! 🐴💙📘
Until then…
⛄ Build that snowman
📚 Dive into a fun winter read
🌟 Make some magic
🍪 Eat the cookies (we won’t tell!)
Enjoy every festive moment, Mustangs! 💙✨ We can't wait to see you back next year! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Happy Holidays! If you pre-registered with Sharing Tree, you can pick up your gifts in the High School Auditorium Lobby on the following dates and times:
Thursday, December 11th from 3pm-5pm
Friday, December 12th 11am-1pm
Please use the Auditorium entrance for this event. Thank you! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
❄️ NO SCHOOL MUSTANGS ❄️⛄️
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for… a snow day! 😄❄️
Meridian Public Schools are CLOSED today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. 🚫🏫
⏰ A decision regarding evening events will be made by 1:00 p.m.
Meridian Early Childhood Center is OPEN for daycare. If your child plans on attending please email daycare@merps.org or call 989-687-3455.
Delta College is CLOSED today as well.
📸❄️ We’d love to see how our Mustangs are spending the snow day! ☃️🐎
Send your snow day pictures and videos to sarah.glann@merps.org 📧
✨ You might see your smiles featured on our social media soon! 📲💙❄️
Superintendent Glann spent the morning visiting our preschool classrooms at the Meridian Early Childhood Center and let’s just say our littlest Mustangs wasted no time inviting her into their classrooms. They even offered a little “style guidance,” which she happily accepted. 😄✨
Visits like this remind us how important early childhood education truly is. These classrooms are filled with imagination, language development, early problem-solving, and the social skills that set the stage for future success. Every day, our preschoolers are learning through play, and thriving because of it.
A huge thank-you to our amazing Meridian Early Childhood Center teachers for creating joyful, engaging, and nurturing spaces for our youngest learners. We are so proud of the strong start they’re giving every Mustang. 💙
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
❄️ Well… every Mustang in Meridian saw that snowstorm roll in and thought,
“Surely this is it. Surely THIS is my snow day moment.”
Mother Nature said, “Here’s 6 inches of snow,” and the Mustang spirit replied,
“Nice try… see you Monday!” 😄
So yes , Thanksgiving break is over, alarms are officially back on, and we cannot wait to welcome our Mustangs bright and early tomorrow!
Bundle up, grab those gloves you swear you didn’t lose in the hallway somewhere, and bring your very best post-Turkey-Day energy.
We’ll handle the heat, the smiles, and maybe even a sprinkle of hot-cocoa vibes. ☕️😉
Drive safe, and we will see you tomorrow, Mustang Nation! 💙🐴❄️
We are thankful for:
Our passionate teachers and staff who go above and beyond each day to help every learner thrive.
Our curious, inspiring students who bring energy, ideas, and spirit to every classroom and hallway.
Our families and community partners whose support, collaboration, and volunteerism make it possible to reach higher together.
Our safe, caring, and inclusive environment — one where all Mustangs are encouraged to be resilient and fearless learners.
The opportunities for growth, innovation, and connection that we continue to embrace through programs and initiatives across our district.
Wishing each of you a joyful, restful, and beautiful Thanksgiving holiday. We hope it’s filled with laughter, gratitude, and the warmth of community.
From our Mustang family to yours: Thank you – and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
🌟 Exciting News for Meridian Early College High School! 🌟
While attending the MASA Small & Rural Schools Conference, Superintendent Glann was honored to accept a $500 scholarship from TRANE on behalf of one of our MECHS students pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
This scholarship will be awarded to one of our 2026 graduates this May during our Decision Day Celebration, where we honor the next steps for all of our seniors as they take their next steps.
TRANE for investing in our students’ futures and to MASA for providing meaningful learning opportunities and support for small and rural districts across Michigan.
👏 Thank you for helping us expand opportunities for students ready to build their futures in high-demand fields!
#MeridianMustangs #ReachHigher #MASA
What an incredible night for our Meridian Junior High Wrestling team! The Mustangs powered their way to a 2nd place finish with 241.5 team points, trailing only Alma — and leaving the rest of the field far behind!
🔥 Individual Champions
Jaxon Coggins
Brock Mathe
Jayden Tucker
James Oswald
Tanner Bourassa
Landon Stoney
💪 2nd Place Finishers
Carter Hude
Wayland Hude
Chris Conley
👏 3rd & 4th Place Medalists
3rd — Brayleigh McNett, Nick Crowder
4th — Layla Bauer
💙🤍 Shoutout to Collin Sampson, Kolten Crosson, Alara Wood, and Kolby Yancer for strong wins and great effort on the mat!
We are so proud of this team — their heart, determination, and Mustang pride were on full display. Congratulations on a fantastic tournament! 🐎
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Do you love early morning sunrises, high-fives from awesome kids, and being the first smile students see each day? Then we’ve got a seat for you! 🙌✨
Meridian Public Schools is looking for amazing bus drivers to join our team. Our drivers are everyday heroes who keep our Mustangs rolling safely, and we’d love to add a few more friendly faces to the fleet! 🐎💨
If you:
😄 Enjoy starting your day with smiles
🌅 Love a good sunrise
🎶 Don’t mind a morning sing-along
💛 Want to make a real difference for kids
…then we’ve got the PERFECT route for you!
Our drivers are the heartbeat of the day—keeping students safe, supported, and rolling into school ready to learn. 🚍💨
🟦 Paid training
🟦 Flexible schedules
🟦 Awesome team vibes
🟦 Big impact, big heart
Know someone who’d be a great Mustang driver? Tag them or send them our way!
Let’s keep our Mustangs moving! 💛🚍💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
The brand-new furniture has completely transformed the space, giving it a bright, modern, and welcoming feel. Our students are loving it — a few even said it feels like they’re “eating at a restaurant”! 🍽️💬
Even better, this upgrade was made possible through our Food Service Fund, which uses meal-claim revenue to reinvest directly into student spaces. 💙
We’re excited to celebrate this fresh new look and the positive energy it brings to our Mustangs every day. Go Mustangs! 🐴💫
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Tinsel? Check. ✅
Lights? Check. ✅
A play that’s funnier than your uncle’s Christmas jokes? DOUBLE CHECK. ✅ ✅
Join the Meridian Theatre Department for 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays by Don Zolidis —
a comedy so good, even the Grinch would laugh.
Showtimes:
🎄 Thursday, November 20th at 6:30PM
🎄 Friday, November 21st, at 7:30PM
🎄 Saturday, November 22nd, at 2:30PM
🎟️ Get your tickets before they melt away like Frosty! ⛄ Tickets are available at: https://meridiandramaclub.ludus.com/index.php or at the door. See you at the theater! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
📢 MERPS REMINDER: There is no school on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 as staff engage in professional development. See you all back on Wednesday! 🏫 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Don't forget a copy of the school calendar at www.merps.org/calendar 📆
