Good Morning Mustangs, Due to road conditions and increased foggy conditions, Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 24th. A decision on evening events will be made this afternoon.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools will be operating on a two hour delay today due to dense fog and icy road conditions.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Lindsey Trumble! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 5th & 6th Grade Special Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 7 years What is your favorite food? - Carrot Cake and Skittles What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students! What are your hobbies? - Reading and watching the Detroit Red Wings!
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Lindsey Trumble
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Kathy Ordiway! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Paraprofessional How long have you worked at Meridian? - 17 years What is your favorite food? - Nachos What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students and my coworkers. What are your hobbies? - I enjoy running, crafting and shopping.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Kathy Ordiway
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Dawn Crawford! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 6th grade Math and 7th/8th Grade Forensics Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 26 years What is your favorite food? - Pizza What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff and students I work with. What are your hobbies? - camping, sewing, playing card and board games
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Dawn Crawford
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Jared Goff! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Junior High Special Education Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 11 years What is your favorite food? - Barbecue, potato salad, and baked beans What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students What are your hobbies? - Disc golf, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming in Lake Michigan.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Jared Goff
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Beth Gensel! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Paraprofessional at MJHS How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years What is your favorite food? - Chinese food What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The wonderful staff and students. What are your hobbies? - I like to travel, spend time up north at our cabin, boating, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Beth Gensel
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Michelle Carfes! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Meridian Junior High Paraprofessional How long have you worked at Meridian? - Almost 2 years What is your favorite food? - I really want to say coffee, but since you asked food, I guess I'll say mashed potatoes. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students and the staff. The support I get from my fellow co-workers is amazing. What are your hobbies? - Reading, four-wheeling, being with my family, and being outdoors.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Michelle Carfes
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Carrie Barriger! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - School Counselor How long have you worked at Meridian? - 9 years What is your favorite food? - Hamburgers What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Our students! They are the best around! What are your hobbies? - Spending time outside and spending time with my family and friends.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Carrie Barriger
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Jennifer Plesko! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Middle School Science Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my first year What is your favorite food? - Biscuits and Gravy or Thanksgiving dinner What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My Students! What are your hobbies? - Camping and Snowboarding
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Jennifer Plesko
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Joseph Kielpinski! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 5th-8th grade Physical Education Teacher, JV Baseball Coach, & Driver's Training Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - I started teaching at Meridian Public School s in 1997, so 27 years total What is your favorite food? - Steak dinner, mushrooms and broccoli. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite things about Meridian Public Schools are the awesome staff and sports facilities. What are your hobbies? - I enjoy playing pocket billiards (pool) and disc golf.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Joseph Kielpinski
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Gretchen Lundquist! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 8th grade ELA/Drama teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 2 years What is your favorite food? - Pizza What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools is the culture. Everyone is here to put students first, and are ready to do their part to make our school a positive environment. What are your hobbies? - Spending time with my family, yoga, dog training, reading, and cutting grass.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Gretchen Lundquist
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Kathryn LaVier! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Paraprofessional How long have you worked at Meridian? - 16 years What is your favorite food? - Sushi and pasta. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The amazing staff and students I get to work with. What are your hobbies? - Reading, embroidery, and spending time with friends.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Kathryn LaVier
Good Morning Mustangs! You are invited to participate in the Strategic Planning process for Meridian Public Schools. If you were not able to make the Community Meetings, we are asking you to please complete the survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MeridianSP2024 or scan the QR code in the image attached. Thank you in advance for supporting Meridian Public Schools. #ReachHigher
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Strategic Planning 2024
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Ashley Brand! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Secretary How long have you worked at Meridian? - 1 year What is your favorite food? - My favorite food is meatloaf. What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite things about Meridian Public Schools is the small town feel. Everyone knows everyone and genuinely cares for each other. What are your hobbies? - I enjoy spending time with my husband and our 3 children, making crafts, and binge watching tv shows.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Ashley Brand
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Rachel Pappas! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Junior High Academic and Behavior Coach How long have you worked at Meridian? - Three months What is your favorite food? - German chocolate cake What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The amazing students and staff! What are your hobbies? - Backpacking, hiking, and camping (even in the winter!)
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Rachel Pappas
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Amanda Polega! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 7th Grade ELA (World Studies) Teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 18.5 years What is your favorite food? - Mexican Food What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about Meridian is definitely the students: their energy and their school pride. We have such great students! I also love that the community is so supportive. What are your hobbies? - My favorite hobby is shopping for and reading books. I also really enjoy cooking and camping.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Amanda Polega
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Jennifer Clever! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Paraprofessional How long have you worked at Meridian? - 9 years What is your favorite food? - Krispy Kreme donuts What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The amazing support and friendliness of the staff at Meridian Junior High School What are your hobbies? - Reading, playing with my dog, spending time with family and friends
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Jennifer Clever
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Jennifer Pashak! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - 6th and 7th grade science teacher How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years What is your favorite food? - Big salads What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I really enjoy being part of the community as a teacher, parent, and resident. Attending school or local events is always so much fun because I'm able to see my own kids, their friends, and my students and their families all at the same time. What are your hobbies? - I enjoy spending time with family and friends outside and doing anything that's active. I try to compete in road races and triathlons and run, bike, and swim when I have time.
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Jennifer Pashak
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Junior High School! Meet Barbara Rossi! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Junior High School? - Custodian How long have you worked at Meridian? - 8 years What is your favorite food? - Lobster What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The kids What are your hobbies? - snowmobiling
2 months ago, Noah Kent
Barbara Rossi