Homecoming 2020 is HERE! Although we had to mix things up this year, it doesn't stop us from having fun! Today's spirit day has us dressing to "un impress" with Monday comfy clothes. Bring out your favorite bright colors for "Tie Dye/Rainbow" day tomorrow! Don't forget to check back at Meridian Public Schools Facebook page or the "News" section at www.merps.org for other Homecoming Remix events. Tonight's features include the opportunity to "visit" our campus with a virtual tour and a 7PM Bedtime story featuring the Mustang Varsity Football team. Tonight's reader is Tristan Martin.

REMINDER: Tutoring Center is OPEN every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:10PM-4:30PM in the MECHS Commons. This is FREE to our students and is staffed by faculty to support your learning needs. Sign up to attend by visiting tinyurl.com/mechstutoring to ensure we have proper staffing.

Please check your email for an important COVID-19 update or view here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Xd9GBEegJBdliHDtV9FMUoZKfuv_Bc8wg5zfjZrTYo/edit?usp=sharing

Good Afternoon Mustangs, Please see the important update from Superintendent Craig Carmoney regarding MHSAA guidelines for fall sports. You can view the letter here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/923278/Letter_to_Families_regarding_MHSAA_Athletics_and_COVID_09.16.2020.pdf Thank you

Good luck to the MECHS Volleyball teams tonight in Harrison! You can watch the event live tonight on the NFHS network at www.nfhsnetwork.com #ReachHigher #GoBlue

REMINDER: Tutoring Center is OPEN every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:10PM-4:30PM in the MECHS Commons. This is FREE to our students and is staffed by faculty to support your learning needs. Sign up to attend by visiting tinyurl.com/mechstutoring to ensure we have proper staffing.

Meridian Public Schools is excited to announce that per a USDA Ruling, effective immediately ALL students enrolled at Meridian Public Schools will receive FREE Breakfast and FREE Lunch through December 31, 2020 or until USDA funding runs out. Please contact Food Service Director Melissa Gohl at melissa.gohl@merps.org or 989-687-3212 if you have any questions.

What an exciting week! MECHS has the best learners! We are grateful for their continued patience and flexibility. As we move forward, each Advisory course will work with Mrs. Mager to collect feedback and collaborate to create a climate of success. Take a peak inside what Phase 4 learning looks like at MECHS.

Have questions? We have answers! Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, August 26, 6PM for the MECHS Back to School Update! Register today at tinyurl.com/mechsopenhouse20 . Make sure to check out our FAQ for frequently asked questions: tinyurl.com/mechsfallfaq

Have questions? We have answers! Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 26, 6PM for the MECHS Back to School Update! Register today at tinyurl.com/mechsopenhouse20 . Make sure to check out our FAQ for frequently asked questions: tinyurl.com/mechsfallfaq

School starts in 1 week! Working together we can reach higher and support a safe and smart start to school!

School starts August 31! Start practice wearing your mask at home will help your return to school. Mask wear can help stop the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for helping our community stay safe!

Have questions? We have answers! Join us on Wednesday, August 26, 6PM for the MECHS Back to School Update! Register today at tinyurl.com/mechsopenhouse20 . Make sure to check out our FAQ for frequently asked questions: tinyurl.com/mechsfallfaq

Instagram Lives with Principal Mager TODAY, Friday, August 21 at 1PM. Get an update on building construction and back to school planning. To join, follow @meridianps on Instagram at 1PM .

Have questions? We have answers! Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 26, 6PM for the MECHS Back to School Update! Register today at tinyurl.com/mechsopenhouse20 . Make sure to check out our FAQ for frequently asked questions: tinyurl.com/mechsfallfaq

MECHS Help videos now include how to access Student Services and making a schedule change! Check out these helpful tutorials here: https://youtu.be/JsCEhdCEgpg and https://youtu.be/AgzvqT0mBHI

Instagram Lives with Principal Mager return TOMORROW, Friday, August 21 at 1PM. Get an update on building construction and back to school planning. To join, follow @meridianps on Instagram at 1PM .

Good Morning, We are asking families to please fill out the form attached, so that we can have accurate information out to everyone regarding bus stop times. Please make sure to fill out the form before Sunday, August 16th. Thank you Transportation Information Update: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei5LNlS1qlVw-TvIZPwzGuCEgNE8fCJEcU42zfH3fcD_nsLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Did you miss our Fall Return to Learning Plan update? Check out the webinar Return to Learn Plan webinar recording: https://bit.ly/3imsWyZ and most importantly review the MECHS FAQ: HERE or visit tinyurl.com/mechsfallfaq to review our draft return to learn plan. Your feedback is extremely important! Express your thoughts, concerns, and questions here: https://tinyurl.com/mechsfallfeedback Ready to go back to school? View our Fall 2020 letter here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eMWsK3dh82OK4H1eISO2EZODj1MrztK5CwNuRv37DiA/edit?usp=sharing

Good Evening Mustangs, Thank you to those who attended our Virtual Academy Webinar yesterday. To find all of the information discussed, the presentation, information on how to sign up, and a recording of the webinar, please go to www.merps.org and click on MENU and Meridian Virtual Academy. Thank you Meridian Public Schools Staff