Hello Meridian Parents and Community Members,
This is a reminder that Dave Moore, our Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Consultant, is holding a Community Input meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Early College High School Rooms 308/309 to gather input on what our parents and community would like to see in the next Superintendent of Meridian Public Schools. Dave will lead the input session similar to the format and questions from the online survey that has been previously shared.
Here is the link to the survey again: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPS_Supt.
If you would prefer to contact Dave personally, he can be reached at DaveMoore6282@gmail.com.
Please remember that the online survey, which will close on January 10, 2023, and the Community Input meeting are your opportunities to share your input, voice your opinions and be heard. The information gathered by Dave will be used by the Board of Education to determine the selection criteria, decide who will be interviewed, and in the end, make the final decision.
Good afternoon Meridian Parents and Community Members,
Dave Moore, our Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Consultant, is holding a Community Input meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Early College High School Rooms 308/309 to gather input on what our parents and community would like to see in the next Superintendent of Meridian Public Schools. Dave will lead the input session, which will follow the format and questions from the online survey that has already been shared. If you would prefer to contact Dave personally, he can be reached at DaveMoore6282@gmail.com.
Please remember that the online survey that has been shared, as well as, this Community Input meeting are your chance to share your input, voice your opinion and be heard. The information gathered by Dave will be used by the Board of Education to determine the selection criteria, decide who will be interviewed, and in the end, make the final decision.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th
Community Input meeting - 6-8 pm - Early College HS Rooms 308/309
Dave will be at the High School for a Community Input meeting for any parents and community members who would like to provide feedback.
Thank you
Good Evening Mustangs,
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Good Evening Mustangs,
The District has contracted with the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) to facilitate a search for the new superintendent at Meridian Public Schools. The District is gathering input through an on-line anonymous survey that will be conducted from December 19 through January 10. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPS_Supt
This information will be used to help develop criteria that our district feels we should have in a new superintendent. If there are questions regarding the survey, they can be directed to Dave Moore, MASB Consultant @ davemoore6282@gmail.com
Friday, December 16th is a half day, and MJHS students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
Thank you to all of the students, parents, and staff who helped make this year's Student Council/SMAD sponsored Thanksgiving Food Drive a success! MJHS donated over 1300 food items to the Sanford Food Pantry for our families in our community! A special thanks and congratulations to Mrs. Ziems' 6th hour class for winning our friendly competition by donating over 550 items! Happy Thanksgiving!
Face-to-Face Parent/Teacher Conferences at MJHS will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Face-to-face conferences at MJHS are on a drop-in basis, and First Marking Period report cards will be available.
Check your email inbox during the week of November 7th to see how to take advantage of our Virtual Parent/Teacher Conference option on Friday, November 11th from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
REMINDER...Friday, October 28th is a half day of school, and MJHS students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
Reminder:
Friday, September 30th is a half day of school, and MJHS students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
Additionally, there is no school for students on Monday, October 3rd.
A meeting for parents of 5th graders who are interested in band will be held virtually tonight, Thursday, September 1st at 7:00 p.m. Click on the following link to join the meeting on Zoom.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RVPbiRF_LvLlKIVKH6dnM0VjFtGXUMp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105645178803720292878&rtpof=true&sd=true
The ROCK Center for Youth Development (C4YD) has been running middle school after school programs in the Midland schools for years, and Meridian Jr. High's program started last January. The ROCK C4YD will run their 'GROUNDED' after school program at Meridian Jr. High School from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. every day that Meridian has a full-day of school for the 22/23 school year starting August 29th, the first day of school. The program at MJHS is open to all current Meridian Jr. High School 5th - 8th graders.
For more information, please read the information provided on their website HERE, and if needed, contact The ROCK at impact@therockc4yd.org or 989.835.2542.
Please be aware that transportation is NOT provided home from The ROCK's after school program, but students can be picked up earlier than 6:00 p.m. if that is more convenient for the family.
To register, click on the GROUNDED 'After-School Registration Link' HERE. Even though GROUNDED is supported through area foundation grants, the first page of the registration process will ask if you'd be willing to help support the program. If you do not want to donate or cannot donate, simply click 'SKIP' to be taken to the next phase of registration.
Again, please contact The ROCK C4YD if you have any questions.
Cross Country is open to 6th - 8th graders at MJHS, and practice starts August 22nd. No prior training or running experience is required, but athletes must have a current physical on file to participate in practice.
Once school starts, practices will run after school until 4:45 p.m. Please see the practice schedule for the Week of August 22nd below:
August 22nd @ 8:00 a.m. at the High School
August 23rd @ 3:30 p.m. at the High School
August 24th @ 3:30 p.m. at the High School
August 25th @ 3:30 p.m. at Pine Haven
August 26th @ 8:00 a.m. at Pine Haven
Please email Mr. Shephard, the MJHS CC Coach, at matthew.shephard@merps.org if you have any questions.
Hello Mustangs! As the start of the school year approaches, we have news to share with you from our Food Service Department. Please see the information below.
With the end of the 2021-2022 school year, also brought the end of the free meals for all students. Congress did not renew this program, meaning we are returning to the free and reduced lunch program. All students will still get a free breakfast, but not lunches. We are asking all families to fill out a free and reduced lunch application whether you think you qualify or not. The portal for doing all things food service is now https://meridian.familyportal.cloud. Parents will register for an account and be able to fill out the free/reduced application, see what students are purchasing for lunch, add funds to lunch accounts (no longer on e-funds) and more. Any questions can be sent to the food service department at foodservice@merps.org or 989-687-3212. Thank you. #ReachHigher
The first 7th & 8th grade girls' volleyball practice will be on the first day of school, August 29, after school until 5:00. Practices will continue to be after school until 5pm, unless otherwise communicated.
The game schedule is available on the school website and can be found at the link below. Please notice that the first game is on September 6 at home. (Home games are played at the high school).
https://www.merps.org/o/junior-high-school/athletics?filter_ids=59038
A parent meeting will be on August 30 following practice. If you cannot attend the parent meeting, please email your daughter's coach ahead of time!
As a reminder, sports physicals must be turned into the office before your daughter can practice.
Please feel free to email the coaches if you have any questions:
*7th Grade--Emily Franjione: emily.franjione@merps.org
*8th Grade--Allison Goodwin: allison.goodwin@merps.org
Refer to the MJHS web site for all upcoming 'Start of School Year' events and dates.
https://www.merps.org/o/junior-high-school
Go to the link above and refer to the 'News' articles as well as the 'Events' dates at the bottom of the page.
Are you starting your school supply shopping? Check out the MJHS 5th and 6th grade supply lists at the link below to give you some suggestions.
https://www.merps.org/o/junior-high-school/documents/supply-lists/357933
Now Hiring! Meridian Public Schools has several openings in various departments. Please see the link below for a full list, and to apply today! #ReachHigher #NowHiring https://www.applitrack.com/merps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
The Jr. High track meet scheduled for today, May 3, 2022, has been canceled due to the rain. MJHS track practice has also been canceled for today.
Thursday, April 14th is a half day of school, and MJHS students will be dismissed at 11:20 a.m. Please note that this is 5 minutes later than normal.
3rd Marking Period report cards for MJHS students are being sent home with students today, Thursday, April 7, 2022.