🐎❄️ 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
MECHS BioLit instructors Mary Connell and Morgan Glann said, “Students worked together throughout the C.H.I.P. project in teams to take a look at some of the issues that are affecting the Sanford community, and how they might make an impact on those issues with creative, new ideas.” Students learned how to analyze data with Superintendent Sarah Glann during a class session and then practiced driving their ideas down to one main, focus area with mini presentations in class to Superintendent Glann, Principal Mr. LaFever, Counselor, Mrs. Tigner, and Instructional Coach, Mrs. Sanders.
Once each group gave their presentations, students in each class hour had the chance to vote on their favorite five presentations to be given to the panel on Friday. These 10 teams then worked hard to polish up their presentations and prepare to tell us why their idea can help the Sanford community. The panel on Friday gave students feedback and questions to each group about their ideas, and how they can help the community. Meridian Public Schools would like to thank MyMichigan Health for being a continued partner in education! #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! 📲💙❄️
We’re thrilled to share that Meridian’s own Matthew Shephard has been named one of 10 national finalists for the 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award! 🌟
This incredible honor recognizes outstanding teachers who have made significant contributions to music education. Mr. Shephard’s dedication, creativity, and commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of music truly inspire us all. We couldn’t be more proud of the work he does every day to guide our students on their musical journey here at Meridian. 💙🎵 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #GRAMMYMusicEducatorAward #MusicEducation
❄️☃️ Snow Day Season is Coming! ☃️❄️ Don’t miss the call (or text, or email)! Make sure your contact information in Skyward is up to date so you’ll get important school updates — including weather delays and closures, along with other important school communications.
📱✨ Log in to Skyward and double-check your phone number and email today! www.merps.org/skyward
Need help logging in? No problem — just email help@merps.org and we’ll get you set up.
You can also download the Meridian Public Schools mobile app for additional communications 📱
iOS: https://apple.co/3x0CSbN
Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/3u6743e
Let’s make sure everyone stays informed (and maybe gets to sleep in on that next snow day 😉). #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Four MECHS students recently completed a Health Careers Pipeline Program held at Central Michigan University this fall. Emma Levline, Sophia Beach, Kearnin Alexander and Krew Bills attended this 8 week program at CMU's College of Medicine in Mt. Pleasant. The program introduces students interested in the health careers to various professions and local professionals while pairing them with college mentors to help build a supportive network. Students practiced IV and blood draw techniques, learned to take blood pressures and listened to heart and lung sounds, practiced CPR and suturing techniques as well as participating in lab simulations of the birthing process and intubation. This program is offered every fall to area 9th and 10th graders. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
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
Last week, the BioLit students at MECHS dove deeper into their investigation of how we can improve the health of our local community. Students were able to present their research questions and ideas to their peers and staff members from throughout the district. This feedback helped them refine the direction of their projects and think more deeply about the impact their work could have. Special thanks to Mr. LaFever, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Tigner, and Superintendent Glann for stepping in and mentoring these students!
We’re excited to see where their curiosity and critical thinking take them as they continue developing solutions to support a healthier community! 🌱💡 💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
