Meridian Junior High School

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE – US-10 REOPENING 🚧 Great news, Mustangs! As of today, June 2, both directions of US-10 at the M-30 bridge in Sanford are reopening, following emergency beam removal earlier this weekend. Westbound US-10 is already open ✅ Eastbound US-10 is expected to reopen later this afternoon Two lanes will be open in each direction Full MDOT update here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDOT/bulletins/3e3242e Thanks for your continued patience and safe driving as improvements continue! 💙🛣️ #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Sixth grade art students from Meridian Jr. High worked in groups to create cardboard play houses for the cats at the Cozy Cats Cafe. We enjoyed our visit with Crystal, the owner, and were happy to see how much the cats enjoyed the playhouses. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Reminder: MJHS is holding a 5th-grade parent meeting for all incoming 5th-grade students for the 25-26 school year. We hope to see you there!

: 🎉 Big News from MECHS! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Meridian Early College High School has officially earned Level 1 Certification in the Marzano High Reliability Schools™ (HRS) framework! 🏅 This national recognition confirms that MECHS has built a Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture—the essential foundation where students and staff can truly THRIVE. 💙 👏 A huge shoutout to Principal Lafever, our incredible teachers, support staff, and families for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to student success. This achievement reflects the collective effort of our entire Mustang community. Level 1 is just the beginning—we’re continuing to grow, improve, and push forward to ensure every Mustang thrives both in and out of the classroom. Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone! 🐴🎓 #MeridianMustangs #MustangsThrive #ReachHigher

📣 Introducing The Hoofbeat! 🐴 We’re excited to unveil the inaugural issue of The Hoofbeat, our new quarterly publication replacing the long-standing Meridian Reporter. This refreshed format is designed to share the stories, accomplishments, and updates that matter most to our Mustang school community. Inside this first edition: ✨ Mustang Mentors building bridges between grades 🎓 Early College success stories at MECHS 💡 Jr. High leaders making a difference through service and innovation 🍎 A look inside the food & nutrition program fueling student success 🏅 Honoring the academic excellence of the Class of 2025 … and so much more! The Hoofbeat highlights the spirit, dedication, and Mustang pride that define Meridian Public Schools. We invite you to read and celebrate alongside us! 📖 Read the full issue here:https://5il.co/3gh2j #MeridianMustangs #TheHoofbeat #ReachHigher #MustangPride

MJHS students in Mrs.Pashak's 6th and 7th grade science classes had the opportunity to experience the Delta STEM Explorer vehicle that visited the school. Students enjoyed STEM related activities and learned about career opportunities available to them in the future. #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

MJHS will be holding a 5th-grade parent meeting for all incoming 5th-grade students for the 25-26 school year. We hope to see you there!

Please help us congratulate Meridian's very own Director of Bands, Matthew Shephard, on being named a member of the 2025 Country Music Association (CMA) Music Teachers of Excellence! 🎶 🎵 Mr. Shephard is one of just 30 educators across the nation recognized for using the power of music to inspire and transform lives. We are so proud of his dedication, talent, and the lasting impact he makes every day in our students lives. Congratulations, Matt! 💙 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs Read more about the award here: https://cmafoundation.org/news/cma-proudly-reveals-its-2025-cma-foundation-music-teachers-of-excellence/

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

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

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

STEM@SVSU and the GLBR East Chief Science Officers are excited to offer a FREE Teen Science Café on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Teen Science Café events allow teens and STEM professionals to engage in meaningful conversations and explore advances in science and technology. This event is open to any student in 6th - 12th grade in the Great Lakes Bay Region (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw counties), as well as Huron and Tuscola counties. Teen Science Cafés are always Free, Fun, and have Food! Pizza will be provided for dinner. Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Saginaw Valley State University - Gilbertson Hall 7400 Bay Rd. University Center, MI 48710 Topics: E in Engineering Space is limited so RSVP today here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH6Hh8yJg3ep5nowhV09ddMcLP71hYD2inQ4MEr-O3QtEMLA/viewform?pli=1