Meridian Early College High School

#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 & Meridian Junior High School! Meet Matthew Shephard! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School & Meridian Junior High School? - Director of Bands, Cross Country Coach, Track Coach How long have you worked at Meridian? - 24 years What is your favorite food? - Nachos..and bacon ;) What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I love the community we've built with our staff, students and surrounding village. The atmosphere in our district is unlike any other. We are definitely a big family. What are your hobbies? - I enjoy playing and watching basketball, running, listening to music (big surprise?), spending time with family and landscaping during the warmer months. I also constantly clean things. I cannot relax until everything is put away in it's place. I'm pretty sure it's a curse, not a blessing.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Lisa Tomsich! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Early College Coach How long have you worked at Meridian? - 4 years What is your favorite food? - Chocolate What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools is our tight knit community. Our administration really listens and responds to the needs of our students, staff and families. Our staff is exceptional and always goes the extra mile to support students academic, personal and career success! And our students, families and businesses help to drive a supportive and caring school culture! What are your hobbies? - In my free time, I love to spend time at the lake with my husband, family and friends. I also enjoy playing pickleball, golfing, skiing, going for walks, reading and helping others.

Meridian Public Schools is excited to collaborate with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide a community-wide food distribution event. Join us on Saturday, January 27th, at Meridian Elementary. The line up begins at 9am and food distribution will take place from 10am-12pm. #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.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Jamie Smith! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Online Learning Manager How long have you worked at Meridian? - 5 years online, 23 years coaching What is your favorite food? - Seafood What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - small town atmosphere What are your hobbies? - Deer hunting and Coaching Softball

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Kori Tuzas! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Teacher: American Studies, Creative Communications, & Drama How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years What is your favorite food? - Indian What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - supportive administration and community What are your hobbies? - Reading, traveling, kayaking, animals

Today we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are reminded and inspired by his relentless endeavour to encourage others to help those who are in need. "The time is always right to do something right." In the words of Dr. King, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Visit MLKDay.gov to find local service opportunities for #MLKDayofService and beyond! How are you giving back? #ReachHigher

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Sarah Jennings! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Spanish Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my second year! What is your favorite food? - I love anything spicy!! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I love how much Mustang spirit runs through our student body and our community! What are your hobbies? - I love reading, camping, and kayaking! My all time favorite activity is snuggling my golden retriever, Mateo!

Meridian Public Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. “In another year full of challenges for public education, our school board members persevered to provide the best possible education for our students,” said Superintendent Sarah Glann. “Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one of the very small ways to express appreciation for all they do!” “Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part,” Superintendent Glann said. “No matter what challenges lie ahead for our district in 2024, our school board members will continue to govern to improve student achievement and provide exceptional education for all our community’s children.” #ReachHigher Meridian Public School's Board of Education is composed of seven members: Stephen Grubaugh - President, 7 years of service Megan Clark - Vice-President, 3 years of service Rebecca Hitsman - Treasurer, 12 years of service Dennis Cole - Secretary, 22 1/2 years of service Kristina Brawt - Trustee, 4 1/2 years of service Jennifer Holzinger - Trustee, 1 year of service Deborah Passmore - Trustee, appointed 5/15/2023

Reminder: Monday, January 15th is a scheduled day off for students as staff members engage in professional development. See you all on Tuesday! #ReachHigher

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Tamara Stockford! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Special Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 5 years What is your favorite food? - Snow crab What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The welcoming atmosphere What are your hobbies? - I love to hang out with family and friends on a warm beach and read.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Amy Huff! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 7 years What is your favorite food? - Chinese & Thai food What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The kids are great and I feel supported by administration and the community. What are your hobbies? - I like to play board games and go to trivia events.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Cheryl Clemens! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Custodian How long have you worked at Meridian? - 12 years What is your favorite food? - Chicken What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The way everyone gets along and helps each other out What are your hobbies? - Drawing

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Craig Swieton! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Physical Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 3rd year What is your favorite food? - Its a tie between Ribeye Steak and Sushi What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The opportunity to design a curriculum that truly benefits our students during their years here and beyond (In my opinion). What are your hobbies? - Resistance training, going to the movies, chain sawing, and spending as much time as I can with family and friends.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet William Kirkpatrick! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - High School Special Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 7 years What is your favorite food? - Lasagna What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I appreciate the focus our district places on preparing students for what happens after high school, whether they are heading to college, trades, or the workforce. What are your hobbies? - Spending time traveling with my wife and enjoying outdoor recreation.

Saturday's home wrestling tournament has been cancelled. Please travel safely.

Meridian's National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 19th from 9:30am-2:30pm. Winter storms and icy roads make the need for donors even more important. Please consider signing up at versiti.org/mi and enter 48657. Look for the Meridian High School Link.

#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Mitchell Bohn! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Dean of Students Supports/Athletic Director How long have you worked at Meridian? - 27 years What is your favorite food? - Pizza What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The people who I work with. What are your hobbies? - Hunting pheasants, ducks and geese, golf.