Good Afternoon Mustangs,
Tonight's food pickup from 4-6 has been cancelled, as all food has been handed out. We will see you next week.
Thank you
Good Morning Mustangs!
This is a reminder that meal pickup is today, Tuesday 7/13, from 9-11am and 4-6pm at Meridian Early College High School. Meals are FREE to anyone 18 and younger. Students do not have to attend Meridian to receive the meals. Stop by and see our food service staff as they serve up happy and healthy meals to you!
Thank you
After over two decades of service to Meridian Public Schools, Mrs. Peggy Lavier is retiring! Mrs. Lavier has welcomed and supported thousands of learners, their families, and faculty at Meridian Early College throughout this time. Mrs. Lavier begin her career inputting data entry and has fulfil countless roles during her career, most of which included serving as the High School Register. MERPS would like to extend sincere appreciation for her dedication to Meridian Public Schools. She has impacted countless lives. From her day to day work in the MECHS office, to her numerous volunteer efforts throughout the district, the entire MERPS community has benefited from Mrs. Lavier's kindness. Few display the level of commitment and passion to serve as her! Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.

NOW ENROLLING!
Meridian Public Schools is now enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year! See the flyer below, or visit www.merps.org/enroll to sign up your Mustang today! Come and see how your student can #ReachHigher with us! #NowEnrolling

Limited spots still available for MERPS Theatre Camp!
Modeled after CMU's Theatre Camps, under the leadership of CMU Professor Theatre Professor Keely Stanley-Bohn , MERPS Summer Theatre Camp provides sessions in topics such as: Acting, Scene Study, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Dialects, Music Theatre, Make-Up, and Dance. Open to incoming Meridian 7th-12th grade learners, this camp will occur from Monday, June 21-Thursday, June 24, 9AM-2PM, at Meridian Public Schools brand new auditorium! Transportation, meals, and a free shirt are included for the $25.00 camp fee. PLEASE complete the form for each child you are registering. Questions? Email Kimberly Dudinetz at kimberely.dudinetz@merps.org. Register TODAY, remaining seats are extremely limited: https://form.jotform.com/210963714275155

The Meridian Track & Field team came out of the blocks with all cylinders firing today! 🏃♀️🏃 Meridian has several athletes that have earned state titles today with their amazing performances. Dane Plichta, Jack Murphy, Cameron Metzger, and Jake Schultz took 1st in the 4x200 relay, and the ladies team of Lauren Brawt, Morgan VanWormer, Trinity Kolka, and Josie Barriger took 6th. Moving into the next relay, the ladies team took 10th in the 4x200. Brawt had good performances in the long jump and the 400 meter run, and Gabe Sturgeon also had a good performance in the discus throw. 🥏 Dane Plichta took 3rd in the 200 meter run, and Jack Murphy took 1st in the long jump, with a jump of 22 feet, 5.5 inches. Congratulations to all of our Mustang Track & Field athletes for all of their accomplishments this season! We are so proud of you all! 💙 🥇 #ReachHigher #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang




MECHS is grateful for your continued partnership and look forward to serving as your partner in learning during the 21-22 school year. We look forward to welcoming learners on Monday, August 30th for the first day of school! Enjoy a safe and relaxing summer break.

After 25 years of service, Mrs. Amy Trombley is retiring! Meridian Public Schools is grateful for these years of dedication to educating the youth of our community. On behalf of the staff and students, we want to thank Mrs. Trombley for always challenging us to become the best at what we do. Congrats on your retirement!

Graduation Day is HERE! Please join Meridian Public Schools TONIGHT, Thursday, May 20, 7PM, via MECHS Facebook LIVE stream, to celebrate MECHS Class of 2021 graduates!

Now, more than every, we need to honor and recognize the great work of MECHS teachers! Check out the MECHS Faculty Appreciation video from MECHS students: https://youtu.be/OF1m4SWPRSE
Make sure to share your appreciation for staff in the comments!
Class of 2021 Commencement in 7 days! Please join Meridian Public Schools on Thursday, May 20, 7PM, via MECHS Facebook LIVE stream, to celebrate MECHS graduates!

Throughout the month of May, MECHS is expressing gratitude to the faculty and staff super heroes! MECHS kitchen staff have gone above and beyond to ensure every child is nourished and ready to learn! Thank you to these individuals who positively influence high quality meals and smiles every day! Check out this recognition video: https://youtu.be/Np_DhN1QgO8
Now, more than every, we need to honor and recognize the great work of MECHS teachers! Whether you're a student who's learned from a great teacher, fellow colleague, parent, or community member, here's your chance to recognize an exemplary MECHS teacher.
Nominate a MECHS teacher today by visiting: tinyurl.com/mechsteacherofyear
Nominations are due by Monday, May 11, 2021, 11:59PM.

REMINDER: Friday, April 23 is a 1/2 REMOTE learning day for MECHS ONLY. This includes off-campus vocational programming. Agendas will be posted and students will engage in work independently at home. No live instruction will occur.

Check out the openings in our Food Service Department! See the attached flyer for more details. #ReachHigher #JobPosting

Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, Friday April 9th, due to a power outage.
Due to the pandemic, the State of Michigan has EXTENDED the priority deadline to complete the FAFSA - the deadline is now May 1st! Complete your FAFSA by the new May 1 deadline in order to receive the maximum amount of financial aid you qualify for!

Welcome Back! With Spring break over, MECHS wants to remind families that TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 6, after-school enrichment programs, including the PASS tutoring program and ELA Elements of Writing course, WILL operate as scheduled with transportation. After-school meals are also available to ALL learners Monday-Thursday in the MECHS cafeteria until 3:30PM.

REMINDER: Friday, March 26 is a 1/2 REMOTE learning day for MECHS ONLY. Agendas will be posted and students will engage in work independently at home. No live instruction will occur. MECHS Office will be open from 7AM-11:20AM.

After reviewing ongoing instructional needs, two upcoming ½ days will now become remote learning days at MECHS ONLY:
Friday, March 26
Friday, April 23
Agendas will be posted and students will engage in work independently on the above days. No live instruction will occur on these dates. On Friday, March 26, students will follow their AM classes and on Friday, April 23, a PM class schedule will be used. This is to remain in alignment with the district calendar.

