MECHS is excited to welcome learners back on January 4th! Please make the Mustang Promise to help keep our community safe! Wear a mask and stay home when you are ill! Together, we will start 2021 safe AND smart! Get ready by reviewing our back to school videos. Check out all of our back to school videos at... READ MORE >
January 18, 2021 Dear MECHS Learners and Families, I hope this letter finds your family healthy. The 20-21 school year has continued to present many challenges. With sincere appreciation, I want to thank you for your continued patience, support, and trust as we tackle these obstacles together. As we get ready to end first semester, please review several... READ MORE >
MECHS Winter Update Webinar SCHEDULED Stay connected with MECHS. Plan on attending the MECHS Winter Webinar on January 11, 2021 @6PM via Zoom. Learn more about survey feedback action plans, scheduling, grading, and wellbeing resources. Register at https://tinyurl.com/MECHSwinte... READ MORE >
MECHS Office Hours UPDATE MECHS Office is open on scheduled school days from 7AM-3:30PM. MECHS will be CLOSED Friday, Feb. 5th through Monday, Feb. 8th for a mid-winter break. MECHS Office will reopen on 7AM, Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 2021. Need urgent help? Email tara.mager@merps.org or call 989.687.3300. READ MORE >
REMOTE LEARNING FEEDBACK NEEDED: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order closed all high schools in Michigan on November 18th. Your opinions are important to us. MECHS teachers and administrators are interested in hearing how we can best meet the needs of your learner(s) and family. Please consider completing these surveys below: Student... READ MORE >
November 8, 2020 Dear Learners and Families: COVID-19 We made it to the end of the first marking period of school! Each day we are face-to-face together is a GREAT day for learning. Huge kudos to the learners, faculty, and staff who make learning possible, despite all of the ongoing safety protocols. MERPS is requiring student(s) to remain home if there is... READ MORE >
October 26, 2020 Dear Learners and Families, COVID-19 UPDATE Thank you for your continued efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. It is important that families and students continue to complete the self screening and remain home when ill. If you are sick, PLEASE STAY HOME. Proper mask wear, hygiene, and physical distancing continue to be our best defense. We... READ MORE >
After school meals are available to all Meridian students for FREE! Any Meridian student can grab a free meal with an entrée, fruit, vegetable, & milk on their way home! This is available EVERY Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3:00-3:30PM @MECHS Cafe. No need to sign up, just stop by the cafeteria. READ MORE >
On Tuesday, October 13, a MECHS Fall Learning Update Webinar was held virtually. If those unable to attend, you can find a recording of this presentation below: The slide deck for this presentation can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/... Check out our Fall 2020 Newsletter HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
LEARNER-LED CONFERENCES Your child will be discussing their academic progress and educational goals with you through Learner-Led Conferences. During this time, they will lead the discussion with you about their school work and have direct conversation regarding how they are progressing in their educational goals. On Friday, October 9th (Monday, October 12th for... READ MORE >
In the upcoming weeks, your child will take part in a series of assessments. All learners in grades 9-12th will participate in the College Board series of assessments and grades 9-11th will also take part in the NWEA Growth MAP assessment. Because COVID-19 caused the Spring 2020 testing to be canceled, College Board series of assessments have been moved to both... READ MORE >
September 19, 2020 MECHS COVID-19 Learning Plan Update IMPORTANT Dear MECHS learner and family, MECHS is extremely grateful for the work of learners, families, and staff to support a safe return to school this fall. At the time of this writing, MECHS has not had any positive COVID-19 cases. However, it is important to prepare in the event that your child is... READ MORE >
Tutoring Center How Can Tutoring Help Me? Working together with a faculty member, learners can get help: Understanding important concepts from your course(s)Enhanced study skillsDevelop strategies to study for tests Faculty are here to improve your understanding of the subject, not just the current assignment. The focus of tutoring is to support ALL... READ MORE >
To help with movement and congestion, MECHS PICK UP has changed! After school pick up will occur at the Auditorium with exit onto M-30. PLEASE help us by pulling up to the Auditorium entrance before stopping to pick up your child. READ MORE >
School begins tomorrow! Wondering what it will look like? Watch our back to school update! READ MORE >
Make the Mustang Promise! Complete the COVID-19 screening DAILY at home BEFORE coming to school! Reach higher with MECHS for a safe and smart return to school this fall! Want to know more about COVID-19 screening? Check out this help video: READ MORE >
Meridian Public Schools Virtual Academy classes begin Monday, August 31. Check out the Virtual Orientation Video by clicking HERE. Slide deck to virtual orientation video by clicking HERE. Complete the following student interview document with your parent or educational advocate. Please attach the completed form and email as a PDF to... READ MORE >
INSTAGRAM LIVE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 @1PM! Help MECHS start school this fall safe and smart! Join Principal Mager to get your questions answered about what learning will look like at MECHS this fall! Topics include: Learning PlanClassroom TourBuilding Construction UpdateLaptop Pick Up Other important information to help you get ready for August 31! To join,... READ MORE >
Below you will find the information from the Back to School webinars. You can find the recording(s) and slide deck(s) below: New FAMILY Webinar Recording HERE: https://zoom.us/rec/share/3JdPIrPB2V9IEred2keHWooZQ9jheaa81SQfr6EJxBxMLNVwY4I9pnzAwYnVy09n Family Webinar Slide deck from webinar HERE:... READ MORE >
Classes officially begin August 31! MERPS is grateful to welcome learners back for a new school year. To get ready for the school year, please complete the following actions regardless of what format you are returning to learn this fall (face-to-face, virtual, hybrid): BACK TO SCHOOL FALL 2020 CHECKLIST for ALL MECHS Learners: BACK TO SCHOOL SAFELY... READ MORE >
**PLEASE NOTE**THE MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING WHICH WOULD NORMALLY BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED **INSTEAD** THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL VIRTUAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING THROUGH ZOOM (Zoom Details to be provided later) HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. READ MORE >
MECHS is committed to a safe & smart return to learning this fall. Wondering what your options are? Select from traditional enrollment options, including face-to-face learning, hybrid courses and/or hybrid schedule, OR enroll in the MERPS Virtual Learning Academy to engage in online learning at home. MECHS Return to Learning FAQ: tinyurl.com/mechsfallfaq Back to... READ MORE >
Dear MECHS Families: This past spring was anything but typical for our school community. COVID-19 forced us to create remote learning plans overnight, deliver instruction in new and unique ways and try to maintain a sense of a school family while being socially distant. Then within minutes our entire community was altered through the flooding disaster, leaving us... READ MORE >
July 15, 2020 Dear Meridian Mustang Families: The last few months have been very difficult for our community as we have faced the challenges of both COVID-19 and dam failure. No one could have predicted either of these events or provided guidance on how schools, families, and communities should respond. We are now asked to tackle the task of... READ MORE >
Meridian Early College Summer Office Hours: 8AM-3PM, Monday thru Thursday. MECHS office is closed on Fridays. When visiting the office, please use the NEW gym entrance, due to construction at MECHS. NEW OFFICE PHONE: 989.488.4662Need something outside of office hours? Email tara.mager@merps.org, as email correspondence is available to support your needs remotely.... READ MORE >
Meridian Early College High School Locker Possessions, Yearbook Pick Up AND Class of 2020 Laptop drop off Laptop AND materials drop off, locker item, and yearbook pick up dates will occur at the same time on Monday, June 8 AND Wednesday, June 10: 12PM-2PM AND Tuesday, June 9 AND Thursday, June 11, 4-6PM. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN YOUR LAPTOP, even if you are... READ MORE >
May 18, 2020 Dear MECHS 9-11th grade learners and families: An important correspondence was sent to your email this morning. You can review this letter HERE and the MECHS Newsletter HERE to stay up to date on critical information. Within this correspondence helpful information regarding Semester 2 grades and the option to select a grade or pass (credit) in... READ MORE >
MECHS 9-11th Grade Learners and Families: Please review the MECHS COVID-19 Newsletter to get important updates to support remote learning success! View this important information HERE. Stay up to date on MECHS updates and remote learning support by visiting tinyurl.com/mechsathome!. READ MORE >
All Meridian Public Schools students use an online digital platform, ECHO, to complete daily course work and support instruction. As a part of MECHS remote learning plan, MECHS will continue to use ECHO to support learning from home. From April 13-June 10th, learners are expected check their ECHO daily for course work and virtual meetings. As a family member, you... READ MORE >
MECHS is here to help support your family! Below is a list of commonly requested resources: MECHS Office: Open 9:00AM to 3:00PM Monday AND Thursday Email or phone for support available: 989.687.3300 or tara.mager@merps.org Technology Support: Email or phone for support available: Email: help@merps.org OR Phone: 989.687.3425 Meals to Go: Pick Up,... READ MORE >
April 10, 2020 MECHS Remote Learning Plan MECHS Emergency Closure FAQ Instagram Live Video Event Dear MECHS learner and family, Since the school closure began in March, our staff has provided ongoing educational activities and nutritional support through our Grab and Go meal program. With Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Order #2020-35 extending school closure, we... READ MORE >
Did you miss signing up for meals this last week? You can sign up for them now! This is open to any children under 18, regardless of income. IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR MEALS LAST TIME, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP AGAIN - you are on our list still. Please use this link to sign up for meals: https://forms.gle/sPzdDj74r1wGBMGo6Responses are due by 3pm on Friday. Thank you for all... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020 Dear Families and Learners, The health and safety of our students and staff are paramount. While education is important, the health and wellbeing of our students, families, and community are far more significant. The challenges confronting us with COVID-19 has caused statewide school closures from Governor Whitmer. With the understanding that this... READ MORE >
Need help on a project? Want to improve your academic or organizational skills? Are you getting ready for exams? Faculty tutoring is available EVERY Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15-4:15 PM. Transportation AND snacks are available. Drop in or sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >
MECHS student mentor ambassadors spent Friday afternoon training with The Rock Center for Youth Development. Program director, Teresa Gwizdala, and Mentoring Educator, Tyler Porter, engaged in an afternoon of learning around key components of mentoring. These MECHS mentor ambassadors will work directly with Meridian Elementary School youth throughout the school... READ MORE >
MECHS seeks parents, family members, and community members for Meridian Early college High School Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members. CAC meetings provide an opportunity for families, community members, and Principal Mager to serve as a voice between the school and community. If you are interested in serving, please feel out this short form HERE. You can... READ MORE >
August 26, 2019 Dear Families and Friends of Meridian Early College High School: Thank you for choosing Meridian Early College High School to foster the academic growth of your child. The safety of your child is our top priority. We employ a variety of security measures in our daily efforts to provide a safe and secure learning environment. These measures reflect... READ MORE >
Dear Meridian Early College High School Families, Learners, Staff, and Community Members, It is with great pleasure that I join the Meridian Public Schools family as the Principal of Meridian Early College High School. With 18 years of work as a counselor and administrator, I have a strong passion for working together with families to foster continued academic... READ MORE >
Parents & Guardians, Our Food Service news article has been posted for this year! Please take a moment to read over the important information for this year. We can't wait to see you all back in a few weeks!https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I75cWnnzqJIcnxQe-q96MvRkIDydefTW/view READ MORE >
Meridian Public Schools has been awarded the 2019 NAMM Best Communities For Music Education Award. Meridian currently offers a band program from grades 5 through 12. The program has been expanding each year. “Over the last 15 years our band program has grown from 150 students, 5-12 to nearly 400 students. Our High School Band is comprised of one-third of our... READ MORE >
The Meridian Public School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position until the November 3, 2020 election. Interested persons are to submit a letter expressing interest along with their qualifications for the position, no later than 3:00 p.m. on March... READ MORE >
This weekend was a great showing for Meridian Athletics! Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Bowling, and Competitive Cheer all had exciting times!BOYS BASKETBALLThe varsity team beat Farwell with a score of 77-38. Gabe Brady had 22 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks; Lucas Lueder had 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals; Brett Barriger had 10 points, 10 assists and... READ MORE >
Winter weather has certainly not been on our side the last two weeks, making it difficult to get games and practices in. Even with that hurdle, the Meridian Athletic teams have been on a roll! From career high points scored in a game to team high points in a meet, Mustang Athletics have it going on! Make sure to come out to an upcoming event to catch all the... READ MORE >
The Meridian Robotics Teams from the Junior High, team 11767, and the High School, team 5203, have teamed up to host a soup supper fundraiser; that includes all you can eat soups, salads, breads, and desserts! Come check out the silent auction too!The fundraiser will be on Saturday, January 19th from 4pm to 7pm at the High School in the Community Room. They are... READ MORE >
January is School Board Recognition Month and we want to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" to our amazing Board Members. We appreciate each and every one of you and all of the hard work and time that you put into making our schools the best that they can be! Strong Schools=Strong Communities! Please thank our School Board members! READ MORE >
Reminder that tonight (October 12th) is the PINK OUT football game. Meridian's Relay for Life team will be selling pink bandannas & beads at the game to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. Tonight is also Senior Night for the football team & the band! See you at the game tonight! #GoBlue #PinkGame READ MORE >
Laptop pickup for students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th, grades will be on Monday, August 27th, from 7-9pm at the High School. Laptop insurance must be paid before a laptop can leave the building. Don't forget to do your Skyward registration as well! Skyward must be completed before schedules and laptops are given out. Paperwork has been sent home containing the... READ MORE >