STEM@SVSU and the GLBR East Chief Science Officers are excited to offer a FREE Teen Science Café on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Teen Science Café events allow teens and STEM professionals to engage in meaningful conversations and explore advances in science and technology. This event is open to any student in 6th - 12th grade in the Great Lakes Bay Region (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw counties), as well as Huron and Tuscola counties. The event is located at Saginaw Valley State University - Gilbertson Hall - 7400 Bay Rd., University Center, MI 48710. #ReachHigher Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK13fbFlRUn4NUTk_zhAX1rzqRxZZNEOo1gb8uTY5k6EHM5g/viewform

Congratulations to the MECHS Wrestling team for winning the team district championship this year, and to the MECHS Boys Basketball team for being the Jack Pine Conference champions! #ReachHigher

Congratulations to MECHS Senior, Dawson Kolka, who signed with Concordia University for Track & Field! #ReachHigher

REMINDER: There is no school on Friday, February 9th as staff engage in professional development, and a vacation day on Monday, February 12th. #ReachHigher

This week we are celebrating #NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek. Thank you to Carrie Barriger and Shannon Tigner for their tireless efforts in supporting our students! Thank you! #ReachHigher

Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job? Check out our open positions below! #ReachHigher #NowHiring Elementary Interventionist High School Science Teacher Junior High/High School Evening Custodian Maintenance Worker Childcare Provider School Psychologist Paraprofessionals Subs in all areas

Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job? See our open positions below. #ReachHigher #NowHiring Elementary Interventionist High School Science Teacher Junior High/High School Evening Custodian Maintenance Worker Childcare Provider School Psychologist Paraprofessionals Subs in all areas

GMCA, LOGIC, and ABC of Greater Michigan are hosting a build like a girl trades discovery event for girls in grades 5-12, on February 27th from 5:30-8:30pm at the Great Hall in Midland. See the attached flyer for more information! #ReachHigher

Learn to navigate and complete your FAFSA with the Midland Area Community Foundation Career & College Access Network! See the attached flyer for all of the details. These sessions are drop in and are open to all Midland County residents. #ReachHigher

The Mustang Band is ready for their performance at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids! Good Luck Band! We are so proud of you! #ReachHigher

Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, January 25th due to fog.

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 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

#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 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

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