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
30 minutes 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 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
about 2 hours 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.
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
1 day 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
1 day 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
6 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.
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
6 days ago, Noah Kent
Digital collage of photos showing MECHS Art Teacher Gina Lewandowski plaster covering a face, arm, and hand in class today to showcase to students the possibilities they have and how to bring their next project to life!
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 credi
6 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
6 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 📆

6 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
8 days 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.
📬 The Mustang Round Up — January 2026 Edition is LIVE!

Happy New Year, Mustangs! 🎉 Start 2026 off informed and inspired with the latest Mustang Round Up newsletter.

👉 Read all the highlights here: https://meridianpsmi.edurooms.com/engage/meridian-public-schools/newsletters/mustang-round-up-january-2026

#ReachHigher, Mustangs! 💙🤍🐴 #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
8 days ago, Sarah Glann
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Meridian Public Schools is on a 2 hour delay due to icy road conditions today, Wednesday, January 7th. Please drive safely.
13 days ago, Sarah Glann
January is the month designated as School Board Appreciation Month, and we are proud to recognize and thank the dedicated members of the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education! Our Board of Education is made up of a passionate set of individuals who generously volunteer their time, energy, and leadership to serve our students, staff, families, and community. The work they do often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is felt everyday across our school district. Thank you for everything that you do for Meridian Public Schools! We appreciate you! 🤍💙#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members for their commitment to Meridian Public Schools:
💙 Stephen Grubaugh, President
🤍 Megan Clark, Vice President
💙 Kristina Brawt, Treasurer
🤍 Dennis Cole, Secretary
💙 Terrah Johnson, Trustee
🤍 Heather Novak, Trustee
💙 Evan Burdick, Trustee
15 days ago, Noah Kent
Board of Education Month 2026

Evening Activities Update: The Freshmen boys basketball game at Valley Lutheran has been CANCELLED. Bowling at Beaverton is occurring as scheduled, and girls basketball home VS Evart is being played as scheduled. 🏀🎳 Go Blue! There will be no sub-varsity or junior high practices this evening. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

15 days ago, Noah Kent
Monday Jan. 5 Sports Afternoon Schedule Update
Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, January 5, 2026 due to road conditions. We will make a decision by 12pm today regarding evening activities. Stay safe and have a great day!
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
15 days ago, Sarah Glann
Snow Day
Don't forget to set your alarm, Mustangs! School resumes tomorrow, Monday, January 5th! Holiday break was great… but our backpacks started wondering where we went. 🎒😆 We can't wait to see all of our students and staff back from break tomorrow, ready for another semester of learning! We mastered sleeping in and snacking over break. Now it’s time to level up on learning! 📚✨ Need a copy of the school calendar? 📆 Visit www.merps.org/calendar to get yours today! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
16 days ago, Noah Kent
School Resumes Tomorrow

🤼‍♂️ TOP 5 FINISH & 100 WINS! 🤼‍♂️

Our Mustangs showed up and put in the work at the Freeland Invitational today, taking 5th place out of 15 teams! It was a battle to the finish, with Gladwin edging us out by just 0.5 points for 4th—we’re coming for that spot next time! 😉

THE BIG HEADLINES: 🏆 Champions: Huge shoutout to Alex Sampson (106) and Austin Bourassa (190) for taking 1st place in their brackets!

💯 Career Milestone: A massive congratulations to Austin Bourassa on his 100th career victory! 🎊 He secured the century mark with a dominant 4-0 win in the finals against a fellow state medalist. Coach Sampson said it best: "He controlled the match in every aspect."

THE PODIUM SQUAD: 🥈 2nd Place: Karson Yancer (150) & Cooper Walster (285) — these guys are on fire this season! 🏅 4th Place: Brodie Pierce (132) & Jack Teachworth (138) 🏅 Placer: Carter Miller (144)

Shoutout to Memphis Nelson (113) and Logan Brawt (157) for picking up wins and helping the team score!

Keep that momentum rolling, Mustangs! 🐎💨
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE

18 days ago, Sarah Glann
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