Good Morning Mustangs,
Due to road conditions and increased foggy conditions, Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 24th. A decision on evening events will be made this afternoon.
Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools will be operating on a two hour delay today due to dense fog and icy road conditions.
Reminder! There will be an informational meeting for families interested in attending the trip to Costa Rica in the summer of 2025, on January 24th. This trip is being offered to students in foreign language classes at MECHS. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. #ReachHigher!
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Bridget VanDongen! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - I am the Athletics and Attendance Secretary at MECHS
How long have you worked at Meridian? - I have been with Meridian Public Schools for 28.5 years.
What is your favorite food? - My husband's lasagna and my mom's bean soup.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Meridian is truly like a family. We are all here for the same reason - to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students. I am proud of the fact that we have SO MANY different choices for students and their future endeavors.
What are your hobbies? - Watching sporting events, bingeing real-life crime shows and taking naps
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Jon Lefevre! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Technology Assistant
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 1 year
What is your favorite food? - Peanut butter.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff
What are your hobbies? - Collecting Action Figures, Playing Board and Video Games
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Robert McGuire! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Technology Assistant
How long have you worked at Meridian? - One year
What is your favorite food? - Shrimp
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The amount of support the district offers to students. Counselors, programs, dual enrollmentand certification.
What are your hobbies? - Programming, playing video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and calisthenics
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Amy Boxey! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Dean of Student Services
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 30 years
What is your favorite food? - Popcorn, mint oreos, and my grandma's homemade lasagna
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I love the small town feel and that we get to know each and every student on a personal level at the high school.
What are your hobbies? - Reading, playing piano, camping, hiking, and traveling
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Shannon Tigner! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Guidance Counselor
How long have you worked at Meridian? - second year
What is your favorite food? - Anything pasta
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Meridian is a family. There are so many alumni that are down back to working here and the community is so supportive. It is a wonderful environment to be a part of.
What are your hobbies? - My kids, reading, movies, and taking care of my axolotl
Good Morning Mustangs! You are invited to participate in the Strategic Planning process for Meridian Public Schools. If you were not able to make the Community Meetings, we are asking you to please complete the survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MeridianSP2024 or scan the QR code in the image attached. Thank you in advance for supporting Meridian Public Schools. #ReachHigher
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Bekka Seer! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - School Social Worker
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 4th school year!
What is your favorite food? - My favorite food is seafood such as crab, shrimp, lobster and scallops.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about Meridian is that the district not only puts an emphasis on academics, but also on the overall social and emotional wellbeing of our students. The impact of that goes far beyond their graduation date, and assists them throughout their lives. It shows me that our district and community value having well rounded individuals and I see our students giving back to that community in such amazing ways!
What are your hobbies? - I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two young children. They keep me busy and we spend a lot of time outside in nature, doing crafts, going for walks, singing, fishing, and listening to music.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Jenna Dornoff! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Assistant Director of Bands/3rd & 4th Grade Music Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 3rd year at Meridian.
What is your favorite food? - I like sweet treats (brownies, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream...).
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I appreciate how supportive our community is and getting to work alongside our staff and students at Meridian.
What are your hobbies? - My current hobbies are spending time with my family, playing the flute, listening to music, knitting, and gardening.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet J. Cole! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 8 years
What is your favorite food? - Steak and Broccoli.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The opportunity to work with students every day.
What are your hobbies? - Sleeping in.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Emily Sanders! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Instructional Coach/Academic Support Specialist
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is year two.
What is your favorite food? - Ice cream
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Our staff is committed to helping our students succeed.
What are your hobbies? - I love to read! I love spending time outdoors, traveling, hiking, kayaking, and camping.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Katie Sampson! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Science teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 4 years (at least 4 different roles in 4 years)
What is your favorite food? - anything that is home cooked but not by me (but need I be more specific, then I would say anything Mexican)
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The small town, front-porch feeling. We look out for and take care of one another like our own.
What are your hobbies? - Spending time with family, camping, working in the gardens. Reading
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Autin Meyer! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - English teacher (BioLit, Elements of English, & Drama)
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 1 semester (5 months)
What is your favorite food? - food that I don't have to prepare
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - working with my co-teacher
What are your hobbies? - reading, puzzles, and working on restoring our house
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Dane Dean! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Social Studies Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 1st year at Meridian
What is your favorite food? - BBQ bacon cheeseburger
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - How close the staff is
What are your hobbies? - Watching football, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Tobias McGillis! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Math Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 22 years
What is your favorite food? - Tacos
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about the school is how small it is. You end up getting to know most of the students by the time they leave the school. I'm also starting to get kids of former students and it's really cool to see these former students as parents.
What are your hobbies? - Video and board games
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Kari Loll! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Health and Physical Education Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years
What is your favorite food? - Pasta dishes
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Teaching staff
What are your hobbies? - Biking, gardening, crafting, card making
Tonight's High School basketball games scheduled to be played in Pewamo-Westphalia have been CANCELLED. A reschedule date has not been set yet. #ReachHigher
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Jennifer Fenby! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - ELA Intervention & teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years
What is your favorite food? - Mexican Food
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff are all working hard towards student success!
What are your hobbies? - Adventures with my family, reading, and attending sporting events.
