MECHS Christmas Break Office Hours.

The MECHS Algebra 1 students made a fairly large Christmas tree by tessellating triangle shaped trees. We learned how and why triangles tessellate, and what other polygons will also. We also discussed how to determine how many "trees" we needed by investigating why the sum of the series of odd natural numbers is always a perfect square. Our tree is made up of 100 (that's 10 squared!) trees. Math is everywhere! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship Application will CLOSE on January 31, 2025. This is a MUST for any student graduating from MECHS, and heading off to school in the fall. You can complete an application here: https://www.midlandfoundation.org/scholarships/ #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

Today marks THREE WEEKS until our FAFSA Night here at MECHS. This event is open to any student and their family looking to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA form. The event will be held in the cafeteria on January 8th, 2025 from 6-8pm. Dinner is provided. You MUST RSVP. There will also be prizes to raffle off! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdASy-N_s9nZ7JJbPvKCfoFin3fxKAgWBFs0T8_V4eFGx49eA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tomorrow, December 18th, Mr. Zink will be at the boys' basketball game tabling for FAFSA. If you or your guardian need to create a FSA ID, have FAFSA questions, or general questions around postsecondary education, please stop by! Mr. Zink will have lots of valuable handouts and information. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Seniors and families, Mr. Zink will be hosting VIRTUAL office hours on Monday, December 23 from 12-4pm. Stop by for questions on applications, scholarships, FAFSA/Financial Aid, and anything else. You can connect via email (skylyr.zink@merps.org), SMS text messaging (989-850-1838), or hop on a Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/gdr-cuqo-dhm). If you need assistance outside of this time, Mr. Zink will have access to his email in a limited capacity.

2025-26 FAFSA is LIVE! Think you earn too much? Don't think your student will receive any aid? While you may not receive federal aid, there are MANY state aid and institutional aid opportunities available for your student. The FAFSA is the key to unlocking these options. This one application can help save your student hundreds, or even thousands of dollars. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

MERPS REMINDER: Today, Friday December 13th, is a half day of school for students! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

MERPS REMINDER: Tomorrow, Friday December 13th, is a half day of school for students! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Today marks ONE MONTH until our FAFSA Night here at MECHS. This event is open to any student and their family looking to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA form. The event will be held in the cafeteria on January 8th, 2025 from 6-8pm. Dinner is provided. You MUST RSVP. There will also be prizes to raffle off! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdASy-N_s9nZ7JJbPvKCfoFin3fxKAgWBFs0T8_V4eFGx49eA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you haven't heard, the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN. There are many tools provided by Federal Student Aid to assist your student(s) and you in completing this application. Please refer to the following websites to help. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs 6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out The FAFSA Form: https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/?utm_source=mcp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=camp_1647 Pro Tips for the FAFSA Form: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/pro-tips?utm_source=mcp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=camp_1647 Filling Out the FAFSA Form: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out Who Counts as a parent on the FAFSA form?: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents

Reminder! Families who are receiving Sharing Tree gifts can pick them up on 12/11 and 12/13 in the MECHS Auditorium.

Attention MECHS Seniors: It's time to order cap and gowns for graduation!!! Order online at www.herffjones.com #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Update! Due to improving road conditions, tonight’s home JV/Varsity basketball games and Sounds of the Season Concert will be held as scheduled. #ReachHigher!

Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Thursday, December 5th, 2024.

Basketball cancellation. Tonight's boys basketball game scheduled against Gladwin has been CANCELLED. Reach Higher.

Our CTE Principles of Engineering students need your help! In preparation for a regional Rube Goldberg competition, students need household items to repurpose for their simple machines. Please drop off any donated items to the MECHS front office Monday-Friday between 8am and 3:30 pm before December 20th. Need some inspiration? Check out our wishlist! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eylcbwd3PFWF9MhWPonj2ocUkMrJa6UDgUr4TYnGyoI/edit?tab=t.0

Meridian Public Schools is hiring for a Director of Facilities and Operations! See the flyer below and visit our website for the full job posting and to apply. www.merps.org/nowhiring #ReachHigher #NowHiring #MeridianMustangs

MERPS REMINDER: There is no school on Wednesday (11/27), Thursday (11/28) or Friday (11/29). Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs