Meridian Elementary School

🎉 Big News from Meridian Elementary! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Meridian Elementary School has officially earned Level 1 Certification in the Marzano High Reliability Schools™ (HRS) framework! 🏅 This national recognition confirms that our school is a place where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed—thanks to the hard work, commitment, and collaboration of our teachers, support staff, families, and leadership team. 👏 Special thanks to Principal Josh Hook and Assistant Principal Stacey Douglas for their guidance, and to every staff member who embraced this work with passion and professionalism. This certification is a direct result of the unwavering dedication of our entire Mustang community. Level 1 Certification reflects our strong, collaborative culture and sets the foundation for everything we do to help students thrive. And this is just the beginning! As we continue our journey through the HRS framework, we remain committed to a learning environment where every Mustang can thrive! 💙🐴 Please join us in celebrating this incredible milestone! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

📣 Welcome, Evan Burdick! 👋 Last night, the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education held interviews to fill a vacant seat. We are pleased to announce the selection of Evan Burdick to the Board! Evan brings a deep commitment to public service, a strong connection to the Mustang community, and a clear, student-centered focus. His thoughtful leadership and dedication to supporting students and families align seamlessly with the mission and vision of Meridian Public Schools. Please join us in giving Evan a warm Mustang welcome! 🐴💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🚧 M-30 BRIDGE WORK UPDATE 🚧 Good Morning Mustangs! As part of the ongoing M-30 Bridge Reconstruction Project, MDOT has announced overnight lane closures on US-10 next week for bridge beam placement: 📅 Tuesday, May 20 (7:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Westbound US-10 will be CLOSED Detour Route: NB M-30 ➡️ Curtis Rd ➡️ West to M-18 ➡️ South back to US-10 📅 Wednesday, May 21 (7:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Eastbound US-10 will be CLOSED Detour Route: NB M-18 ➡️ Curtis Rd ➡️ South M-30 ➡️ EB Shaffer Rd ➡️ SB Stark Rd ➡️ back to US-10 Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through these updates. Your support helps ensure minimal disruption to our students' school day. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our incredible staff. From teachers to support teams, every Mustang team member plays a vital role in creating an environment where Mustangs are empowered to be resilient and fearless learners in order to THRIVE in an ever-changing world. Your dedication helps us fulfill our mission: to educate and support every student to succeed in their career and life by developing an environment that fosters curiosity and lifelong learning. Thank you for your unwavering commitment. 💙 You make Meridian stronger every day! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #StaffAppreciationWeek

Please plan to join us as we celebrate Meridian's artists! Enjoy over 1000 works of art from students in YK - 12 and stay to listen to our bands perform. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY! Today, we are celebrating our school lunch heros for all of their hard work to keep our students fed each day. They serve hundred of meals to our students with a smile on their face each day to give our learners the brain power they need to succeed! Thank you to our food service staff! 💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

As we wrap up School Principals Day, we wanted to take a moment to share a note of thanks to our amazing Mustang Principals. Thank you to MES Principal Joshua Hook, MJHS Principal Rachel Pappas, and MECHS Principal Scott LaFever for your dedication to creating a positive learning environment for our students and staff. We appreciate you! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

📣 Now Hiring: Part-Time Business Office Assistant Join the team at Meridian Public Schools and be part of a dedicated team supporting educational excellence! The ideal candidate will have thorough attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and remain dependable and professional at all times. Accounts payable or accounting experience is a plus! 👉 Apply Today! Visit https://www.merps.org/nowhiring to submit your resume. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Come see Meridian Theatre Program put on Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" Thursday, May 1st 6:30pm Friday, May 2nd 7:30pm Saturday, May 3rd 2:30pm Tickets available online (see the QR Code) and with Cash / Check at the door before each performance! The world's longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Good Afternoon Mustangs! Please find the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars attached. You can also find a copy of these calendars on our website www.merps.org/calendar. Have a great weekend! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible team that keeps everything running behind the scenes — our amazing administrative professionals! A huge THANK YOU to Pamela Melchi, Dana Weisenberger, Kelli Owens, Bridget VanDongen, Jo Ellen Billingsley, Diana Shinn, Ashley Brand, Diane Lanphierd, Sandra Hall, Candice Schoenherr, and Amy Sturgeon, for your dedication, hard work, and the positivity you bring to our school every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐💼 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Are you looking for a job? Don't forget to stop out to HH Dow High School TODAY for the Midland County Education Job Fair from 1-3pm! See you soon! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

We are hosting Camp Invention at Meridian Elementary this summer. Camp is for kids going into Kindergarten-6th grade. You do not have to attend Meridian Schools to join camp. We are also looking for Leaders-In-Training which is for students going into grades 7th-9th. Our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program is a unique opportunity for students entering grades 7th – 9th to continue with and grow through the Camp Invention program. These students do NOT need to attend Meridian Schools either. If you have a kiddo entering grades 7th-9th that would like to join us please register them below...or reach out to me for more information! The Leader-in-Training position is a parent-paid opportunity for middle school students to gain real-world leadership experience. Instead of participating in the daily activities as campers do, LITs serve as role models for the younger participants and focus on leadership development during the week. They also receive some exclusive materials and online training! The goal of the LIT program is to instill confidence in these young adults and provide them with valuable skills for the future. Camp will be held at Meridian Elementary School July 14th-18th from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. https://youtu.be/OX7pi992slM Register here: https://www.invent.org/programs/leaders-in-training

Are you looking for a job? Make sure to stop by the Midland County Education Job Fair at HH Dow High School on Saturday, April 12th and see us! Meridian is currently hiring! Check out the attached flyer for more information and view our open jobs at www.merps.org/nowhiring #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NowHiring #JobFair

It's almost camp time! Meridian Elementary is welcoming back Camp Invention for the second year. Thanks to the generous support from Overdeck Family Foundation, need-based scholarships are available for this year's Camp Invention. These scholarships are first come basis. We have 7 scholarships available. Click here to register: https://invent.ungerboeck.com/prod/emc00/PublicSignIn.aspx?&aat=4e66342f7039754f66414c476849763336434c4b4272554333634f6a342f6b5731793171624e68434248633d

The Midland County Department of Public Health is hosting a Back to School Health Fair on Thursday, August 7th. Mark your calendars!

That's a wrap on the week, Mustangs! Spring Break has officially started. We will see you all back on campus on Monday April 7th! Have a great Spring Break, Mustangs! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Spring Break begins on Saturday, March 29th. Students return to classes on Monday, April 7th. Have a great Spring Break, Mustangs! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Meridian Public Schools is set up at the Saginaw Valley State University Education Job Fair! Stop out and see us from 4-6pm! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

The Midland Area Youth Action Council is hosting "Striving to Thrive" at Creative 360 in Midland, on Saturday April 12th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Stop out to collect mental health materials, obtain hotline and online support services, and meet local service providers to see how they can assist you! Check out the attached flyer for more information. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MidlandYAC @midlandyac