Happy New Year, Mustangs! 🎉 Start 2026 off informed and inspired with the latest Mustang Round Up newsletter.
👉 Read all the highlights here: https://meridianpsmi.edurooms.com/engage/meridian-public-schools/newsletters/mustang-round-up-january-2026
#ReachHigher, Mustangs! 💙🤍🐴 #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members for their commitment to Meridian Public Schools:
💙 Stephen Grubaugh, President
🤍 Megan Clark, Vice President
💙 Kristina Brawt, Treasurer
🤍 Dennis Cole, Secretary
💙 Terrah Johnson, Trustee
🤍 Heather Novak, Trustee
💙 Evan Burdick, Trustee
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
🐎❄️ The Hoofbeat Winter 2025 Has Arrived! ❄️🐎
Our Hoofbeat Winter Publication is on its way to mailboxes across the Meridian community. Keep an eye out for a little Mustang magic in your US mail! 📬✨
Inside, you’ll find stories worth celebrating: student successes, staff highlights, district updates, and the moments that make Meridian Public Schools such a special place to learn and grow.
Can’t wait for the mail? No problem! You can read the electronic version anytime here:
👉Hoofbeat Winter 2025
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, flip a few pages (paper or digital!), and enjoy this winter edition of The Hoofbeat. 💙🐎
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Time to trade homework for hot cocoa and hallways for holiday cheer! 😄☕️🎅 Meridian Public Schools will be on Holiday Break from Monday, December 22nd through Sunday, January 4th! We’ll trot back into school on Monday, January 5th, 2026 — refreshed, recharged, and ready to Reach Higher! 🐴💙📘
Until then…
⛄ Build that snowman
📚 Dive into a fun winter read
🌟 Make some magic
🍪 Eat the cookies (we won’t tell!)
Enjoy every festive moment, Mustangs! 💙✨ We can't wait to see you back next year! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Help support our MJHS 8th graders on their Washington, D.C. trip! 🍿🍫
Participating 8th graders are selling gourmet popcorn and chocolate to help fund their Washington, D.C. trip.
Orders must be placed through a participating student by January 12. Students can provide their personal seller link or code.
Scan the QR code or use the link below to view flavors.
The MJHS Student Council will be running a candy cane sale on Tuesday, December 16th and Wednesday, December 17th. Help support MJHS events and activities. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Happy Holidays! If you pre-registered with Sharing Tree, you can pick up your gifts in the High School Auditorium Lobby on the following dates and times:
Thursday, December 11th from 3pm-5pm
Friday, December 12th 11am-1pm
Please use the Auditorium entrance for this event. Thank you! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
❄️ NO SCHOOL MUSTANGS ❄️⛄️
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for… a snow day! 😄❄️
Meridian Public Schools are CLOSED today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. 🚫🏫
⏰ A decision regarding evening events will be made by 1:00 p.m.
Meridian Early Childhood Center is OPEN for daycare. If your child plans on attending please email daycare@merps.org or call 989-687-3455.
Delta College is CLOSED today as well.
📸❄️ We’d love to see how our Mustangs are spending the snow day! ☃️🐎
Send your snow day pictures and videos to sarah.glann@merps.org 📧
✨ You might see your smiles featured on our social media soon! 📲💙❄️
We’re thrilled to share that Meridian’s own Matthew Shephard has been named one of 10 national finalists for the 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award! 🌟
This incredible honor recognizes outstanding teachers who have made significant contributions to music education. Mr. Shephard’s dedication, creativity, and commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of music truly inspire us all. We couldn’t be more proud of the work he does every day to guide our students on their musical journey here at Meridian. 💙🎵 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #GRAMMYMusicEducatorAward #MusicEducation
❄️☃️ Snow Day Season is Coming! ☃️❄️ Don’t miss the call (or text, or email)! Make sure your contact information in Skyward is up to date so you’ll get important school updates — including weather delays and closures, along with other important school communications.
📱✨ Log in to Skyward and double-check your phone number and email today! www.merps.org/skyward
Need help logging in? No problem — just email help@merps.org and we’ll get you set up.
You can also download the Meridian Public Schools mobile app for additional communications 📱
iOS: https://apple.co/3x0CSbN
Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/3u6743e
Let’s make sure everyone stays informed (and maybe gets to sleep in on that next snow day 😉). #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Superintendent Glann spent the morning visiting our preschool classrooms at the Meridian Early Childhood Center and let’s just say our littlest Mustangs wasted no time inviting her into their classrooms. They even offered a little “style guidance,” which she happily accepted. 😄✨
Visits like this remind us how important early childhood education truly is. These classrooms are filled with imagination, language development, early problem-solving, and the social skills that set the stage for future success. Every day, our preschoolers are learning through play, and thriving because of it.
A huge thank-you to our amazing Meridian Early Childhood Center teachers for creating joyful, engaging, and nurturing spaces for our youngest learners. We are so proud of the strong start they’re giving every Mustang. 💙
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
❄️ Well… every Mustang in Meridian saw that snowstorm roll in and thought,
“Surely this is it. Surely THIS is my snow day moment.”
Mother Nature said, “Here’s 6 inches of snow,” and the Mustang spirit replied,
“Nice try… see you Monday!” 😄
So yes , Thanksgiving break is over, alarms are officially back on, and we cannot wait to welcome our Mustangs bright and early tomorrow!
Bundle up, grab those gloves you swear you didn’t lose in the hallway somewhere, and bring your very best post-Turkey-Day energy.
We’ll handle the heat, the smiles, and maybe even a sprinkle of hot-cocoa vibes. ☕️😉
Drive safe, and we will see you tomorrow, Mustang Nation! 💙🐴❄️
