#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Ms. Aubrey Stark! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 2 years
What is your favorite food? - Spaghetti
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The culture - I love the positive atmosphere and a genuine focus on student learning and wellbeing.
What are your hobbies? - I like to read, ride horses, and I play several instruments including my favorites: piano and the trombone.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Ms. Lauren Giering! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - 8th Grade Math Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 9 years
What is your favorite food? - Nachos
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The Students!
What are your hobbies? - God, spending time with my family, and reading!
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Mrs. Allison Kyro! #ReachHigher
What is your current role at MJHS? - Art Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years
What is your favorite food? - Cheese Enchiladas or Chocolate Caramel Turtle Candies
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - ALL of the wonderful people! - students, families, teachers, administrators, and support staff!
What are your hobbies? - Creating art, kyaking, camping, and gardening both inside and outside
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Ms. Melissa Ziems! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - 6th Grade ELA and 7th & 8th Grade Creative Writing Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? 10 years!
What is your favorite food? - Sushi
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools has to be the students of our district. I have met some pretty remarkable students and they make coming to school exciting and fun!
What are your hobbies? - I enjoy reading, gardening, boating, camping, and skiing.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Mr. Christopher Tyrrell! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - Social Studies Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 1.5 years
What is your favorite food? - Mashed Potatoes
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The student community. We have a really impressive group of students who can accomplish anything that they put their minds to!
What are your hobbies? - Running, reading, fishing, photography and playing chess are my current favorites!
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Mrs. Leslie McAllister! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - Math interventionist, Special Education teacher, and McKinney-Vento Liaison
How long have you worked at Meridian? - Beginning my 6th year. I taught for 38 years at Bay Arenac ISD.
What is your favorite food? - Steak
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The family atmosphere
What are your hobbies? Grandchildren, horses, and exercising
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Ms. Katie Adam!
What is your role at MJHS? - 5th Grade ELA Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 2 years
What is your favorite food? - Asian food
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The community of students and teachers!
What is a hobby you have? - Underwater basket weaving!
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Mrs. Mindy Harry! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - 7th Grade Math Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 20 years!
What is your favorite food? - Pizza
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff that I work with on a daily bases and the staff I only get to see on occasion make it truly an enjoyable place to work.
What are your hobbies? - When I am not running my own kids around I enjoy shopping for great deals and watching movies.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Mr. Kiel Henderson! #ReachHigher
What is your role at MJHS? - Science teacher and basketball coach
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 11 years
What is your favorite food? - Pork Chops
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The people that I work with and the students I serve
What are your hobbies? - Fishing, chrochet, gardening and running my kids around to all of their activities
Good Evening Mustangs,
Meridian Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024, due to the Winter Storm Warning issued for Midland County by the National Weather Service. All evening events and practices have been canceled. Please stay warm and be safe. Have a wonderful weekend!
Do you know someone interested in becoming a Teacher?
Share the news: A session for aspiring teachers on January 16, 2024, will answer questions about available supports for those pursuing a teaching career.
Who should attend:
-Those with no degree
-Those with a degree, but not a teaching certificate
-Those with a teaching certificate who want another grade level or subject
-Those who work, or want to work, in Clare, Gladwin, or Midland Counties
Participants may attend in person or online, with Zoom links for registrants. See the flyer for more details. #ReachHigher
Good Morning Mustangs,
Due to inclement weather, Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday January 10, 2024.
All evening activites and practices have been cancelled for tonight, Tuesday January 9th, 2024.
Today is #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay and we are thankful for School Resource Officer Jodye Streeter, and all of the Midland County Sheriff's Office employees for keeping us safe each day. Thank you! #ReachHigher
Good Morning Mustangs,
Meridian Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Tuesday January 9th, 2024 due to inclement weather.
Meridian Public Schools is hosting two Strategic Planning Community Forums in January 2024. As we shape the future of Meridian Public Schools, we want to ensure that your voice is heard. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives are invaluable in helping us chart the course for our schools' strategic plan. Together, we can create an educational roadmap that nurtures academic excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. Thank you for your commitment to the success of Meridian Public Schools. #reachhigher
From all of us at Meridian Public Schools, we wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season! #ReachHigher
Meridian Public Schools is excited to collaborate with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide a community-wide food distribution event. Join us on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Meridian Elementary, the line up begins at 9am and food distribution will take place from 10am-12pm.
Meridian Public Schools is thrilled to announce the launch of an ambitious strategic planning initiative set to begin in 2024. The Meridian Public Schools Board of Education and the Administration are pleased to announce they are launching a new initiative to guide them through a three- to five-year Strategic Plan. In the coming weeks, watch for further communication regarding upcoming stakeholder input community forums and surveys. #reachhigher
Congratulations to Meridian Director of Bands, Matthew Shephard, on his GRAMMY top 10 nomination! Check out this article in the Midland Daily News! #ReachHigher https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/meridian-s-matthew-shephard-surprised-grammy-18554739.php?fbclid=IwAR10lUEmQmCSUVDQGDtRYmQ5nM7jScw0yFlV_cZZhy25d3DMXdBcgpAexsI
