Meridian Junior High School
Reach Higher!
Good Afternoon Mustangs,
Phone service on campus has been restored from TDS. Thank you for your patience today.
Have a great day
Phone service on campus has been restored from TDS. Thank you for your patience today.
Have a great day
TRAILS to Wellness is offering a free presentation for caregivers and communities, facilitated by Roddia Hill, PsyD, Tier 3 Director at TRAILS. Discussion will include dispelling myths, risk factors and warning signs, safety in our homes, starting the conversation, and additional resources for support surrounding suicide awareness and prevention. See the attached flyer for more information. To register for this event, visit this link https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_giII3awTS9Ol_gwfo-elPA#/ or scan the QR code on the flyer. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Good Morning Mustangs,
Please note that phone services on campus are down due to a TDS outage in our area. If you need to reach the school offices, you can email them with the address below.
Meridian Early Childhood Center - mecc.office@merps.org
Meridian Elementary School - mes.office@merps.org
Meridian Junior High School - mjhs.office@merps.org
Meridian Early College High School - mechs.office@merps.org
Transportation Office - transportation@merps.org
Thank you.
Please note that phone services on campus are down due to a TDS outage in our area. If you need to reach the school offices, you can email them with the address below.
Meridian Early Childhood Center - mecc.office@merps.org
Meridian Elementary School - mes.office@merps.org
Meridian Junior High School - mjhs.office@merps.org
Meridian Early College High School - mechs.office@merps.org
Transportation Office - transportation@merps.org
Thank you.
Donuts & Downloads Reminder!
Reminder: Join Meridian Public Schools TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the Meridian Auditorium for an important and engaging event to bring our community together!
Guest Speaker: Alisha Meneely from the Michigan Child Protection Registry will share practical tips and tools for protecting our kids in today’s digital world.
Come learn how to keep your family safe online — then stick around for cider and donuts! RSVP for this event here: https://forms.gle/gfyVEB9qdqBeHZdy5
This event is presented in collaboration with Meridian Public Schools and the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition as part of the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Neighboring Week. Learn more about Neighboring Week at www.midlandfoundation.org/neighboringweek
We can’t wait to see you there! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NeighboringWeek @midlandculturalawareness
Reminder: Join Meridian Public Schools TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the Meridian Auditorium for an important and engaging event to bring our community together!
Guest Speaker: Alisha Meneely from the Michigan Child Protection Registry will share practical tips and tools for protecting our kids in today’s digital world.
Come learn how to keep your family safe online — then stick around for cider and donuts! RSVP for this event here: https://forms.gle/gfyVEB9qdqBeHZdy5
This event is presented in collaboration with Meridian Public Schools and the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition as part of the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Neighboring Week. Learn more about Neighboring Week at www.midlandfoundation.org/neighboringweek
We can’t wait to see you there! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NeighboringWeek @midlandculturalawareness
📚 The Meridian Junior High School Library is growing—and we need your help!
We’re looking for donations of gently used, age-appropriate books to add to our collection. Our goal is to make sure every student can find a story that inspires them, sparks their imagination, and helps them discover the true love of reading. 💙 If you have books ready for a new home that may interest our students, please consider donating them to MJHS Library. Together, we can build a collection for all Mustangs to enjoy! 🐎 Books may be dropped off at the MJHS Office during school hours 8am-3pm. #MustangReaders #LibraryLove #BookDonation #MeridianMustangs #ReachHigher
We’re looking for donations of gently used, age-appropriate books to add to our collection. Our goal is to make sure every student can find a story that inspires them, sparks their imagination, and helps them discover the true love of reading. 💙 If you have books ready for a new home that may interest our students, please consider donating them to MJHS Library. Together, we can build a collection for all Mustangs to enjoy! 🐎 Books may be dropped off at the MJHS Office during school hours 8am-3pm. #MustangReaders #LibraryLove #BookDonation #MeridianMustangs #ReachHigher
Students in Mrs. Pashak's 6th and 7th grade science classes enjoyed a visit from Elizabeth Egan from the Society of Plastics Engineers and Plastivan. They learned about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how the science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Galloping on down the lane with our introductions of new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year, please give a Mustang welcome to Lindsay Domako! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NewStaff
Welcome to MERPS Paraprofessional, Lindsay Domako! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Corned Beef Reuben!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: The staff and that the students are held accountable.
What are your hobbies? Camping!
What brought you to our district? I wanted my son to go to Meridian Schools. I already worked as a paraprofessional at another district so I decided to come to Meridian Schools as well.
Welcome to MERPS Paraprofessional, Lindsay Domako! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Corned Beef Reuben!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: The staff and that the students are held accountable.
What are your hobbies? Camping!
What brought you to our district? I wanted my son to go to Meridian Schools. I already worked as a paraprofessional at another district so I decided to come to Meridian Schools as well.
Continuing with our introductions of new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year, please give a Mustang welcome to Fred Townsend! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NewStaff
Welcome to MJHS Assistant Principal, Fred Townsend! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Nachos!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: Community members, students and staff appreciating my role with the district and treating like I've always been apart of the district. As if I've grown up here in the community!
What are your hobbies? I love to follow CMU football and to coach football. I also love fishing!
What brought you to our district? I wanted to be apart of a district that truly cares about the community and everyone is treated with love and respect.
Welcome to MJHS Assistant Principal, Fred Townsend! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Nachos!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: Community members, students and staff appreciating my role with the district and treating like I've always been apart of the district. As if I've grown up here in the community!
What are your hobbies? I love to follow CMU football and to coach football. I also love fishing!
What brought you to our district? I wanted to be apart of a district that truly cares about the community and everyone is treated with love and respect.
REMINDER: Friday is a half day of school! Dismissal times are as follows:
Meridian Elementary: 11:25AM
Junior High: 11:15AM
High School: 11:20AM
See you at the parade in Downtown Sanford on Friday at 5:00PM and the football game at 7:00PM! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Meridian Elementary: 11:25AM
Junior High: 11:15AM
High School: 11:20AM
See you at the parade in Downtown Sanford on Friday at 5:00PM and the football game at 7:00PM! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Donuts & Downloads
Mark your calendars! Join Meridian Public Schools on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the Meridian Auditorium for an important and engaging event to bring our community together!
Guest Speaker: Alisha Meneely from the Michigan Child Protection Registry will share practical tips and tools for protecting our kids in today’s digital world.
Come learn how to keep your family safe online — then stick around for cider and donuts! RSVP for this event here: https://forms.gle/gfyVEB9qdqBeHZdy5
This event is presented in collaboration with Meridian Public Schools and the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition as part of the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Neighboring Week. Learn more about Neighboring Week at www.midlandfoundation.org/neighboringweek
We can’t wait to see you there! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NeighboringWeek @midlandculturalawareness
MJHS will be celebrating Homecoming with spirit week September 15th-19th. Show your school spirit by dressing up each day! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Happy Friday Mustangs,
You can find the September edition of the Mustang Round Up at the link below: https://meridianpsmi.edurooms.com/engage/meridian-public-schools/newsletters/mustang-round-up
You can find the September edition of the Mustang Round Up at the link below: https://meridianpsmi.edurooms.com/engage/meridian-public-schools/newsletters/mustang-round-up
🎉🐴 Homecoming Friday is almost here, Mustangs! 🐴🎉
Here’s what’s happening on Friday, September 19th:
✨ Parade Lineup – 4:00pm at Porte Park (limited parking available)
✨ Parade Start – 5:00pm through Downtown Sanford, ending at the Lutheran Church
✨ Football Kickoff – 7:00pm at Meridian
✨ Crowning of Homecoming King & Queen – Halftime of the game
Come out and show your Mustang Pride all day long—let’s make this a Homecoming to remember! 💙💛
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
Here’s what’s happening on Friday, September 19th:
✨ Parade Lineup – 4:00pm at Porte Park (limited parking available)
✨ Parade Start – 5:00pm through Downtown Sanford, ending at the Lutheran Church
✨ Football Kickoff – 7:00pm at Meridian
✨ Crowning of Homecoming King & Queen – Halftime of the game
Come out and show your Mustang Pride all day long—let’s make this a Homecoming to remember! 💙💛
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
📣 Nominations Now Open for the Hoofprint Award!
At Meridian Public Schools, we believe in recognizing those who lead with integrity, inspire others, and leave a lasting impact on our school community.
The Hoofprint Award celebrates staff members—educators, coaches, support staff, directors, and administrators—who embody our district vision:
Mustangs are empowered to be resilient and fearless learners, in order to THRIVE in an ever-changing world.
🏆 Nominees demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
📬 Nominations are can be made by staff, students, parents, and community members.
🎉 Award recipients will be honored at our monthly Board of Education meetings.
🔗 Submit your nomination today at: www.merps.org/page/hoofprint
Help us celebrate the Mustangs who make a difference every day!
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
At Meridian Public Schools, we believe in recognizing those who lead with integrity, inspire others, and leave a lasting impact on our school community.
The Hoofprint Award celebrates staff members—educators, coaches, support staff, directors, and administrators—who embody our district vision:
Mustangs are empowered to be resilient and fearless learners, in order to THRIVE in an ever-changing world.
🏆 Nominees demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
📬 Nominations are can be made by staff, students, parents, and community members.
🎉 Award recipients will be honored at our monthly Board of Education meetings.
🔗 Submit your nomination today at: www.merps.org/page/hoofprint
Help us celebrate the Mustangs who make a difference every day!
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Happy Founder's Day, Sanford! The Mustang Marching Band provided some Mustang spirit throughout the parade and Sanford Museum! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs
📢 Reminder for Mustang Families 🍎✍️
To help us secure funding for School Meals and important Academic Programs and Services, we need every family—regardless of income—to complete the Education Benefits Form (EBF).
📌 Complete the form today: https://meridian.familyportal.cloud/
📌 Printable version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12862sN4zTVnN55ub5oKAKch9F0JDNaAd/view
Thank you for partnering with us to support all Mustangs! 💙🤍
#MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE #ReachHigher
To help us secure funding for School Meals and important Academic Programs and Services, we need every family—regardless of income—to complete the Education Benefits Form (EBF).
📌 Complete the form today: https://meridian.familyportal.cloud/
📌 Printable version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12862sN4zTVnN55ub5oKAKch9F0JDNaAd/view
Thank you for partnering with us to support all Mustangs! 💙🤍
#MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE #ReachHigher
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day, Mustang Nation! 🐎💙🤍
Today we celebrate the hardworking men and women who keep our communities strong—and invest in the workforce of tomorrow through Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities.
Meridian is proud to partner with Midland County CTE, Bay Arenac ISD CTE, and State Street Academy’s Lineman Program to help our students explore careers, skilled trades, and hands-on learning.
#HappyLaborDay #MustangPride #CTE #ReachHigher #MustangsTHRIVE
Today we celebrate the hardworking men and women who keep our communities strong—and invest in the workforce of tomorrow through Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities.
Meridian is proud to partner with Midland County CTE, Bay Arenac ISD CTE, and State Street Academy’s Lineman Program to help our students explore careers, skilled trades, and hands-on learning.
#HappyLaborDay #MustangPride #CTE #ReachHigher #MustangsTHRIVE
📢 Attention Mustangs:
We’ve checked, double-checked, and even asked Google…
✅ No school today, Friday, August 29
✅ No school Monday, September 1
😁 Yes, school is back Tuesday, September 2
Enjoy the long weekend, recharge your brains, and don’t forget how to set an alarm by Tuesday morning. 😉 See you all back in the hallways bright and early Tuesday morning for more learning! 💙 #ReachHigher #SeeYouTuesday #MeridianMustangs
We’ve checked, double-checked, and even asked Google…
✅ No school today, Friday, August 29
✅ No school Monday, September 1
😁 Yes, school is back Tuesday, September 2
Enjoy the long weekend, recharge your brains, and don’t forget how to set an alarm by Tuesday morning. 😉 See you all back in the hallways bright and early Tuesday morning for more learning! 💙 #ReachHigher #SeeYouTuesday #MeridianMustangs
🎡🐎 Update for Mustang Families 💙🤍
We understand that many of you are concerned about the conflict between the start of the 2026–2027 school year and the 2026 Midland County Fair, and we want you to know that we are actively addressing it.
At Meridian, we value the role that 4-H and the fair play in the lives of our students and families. These experiences build responsibility, pride, and community—values we wholeheartedly support.
We are currently working on a revised school calendar for the 2026–2027 year and are committed to finding a solution that supports all Mustang families.
📎 The letter below from Superintendent Glann was emailed to all families and staff this morning. Please take a moment to review it for more details.
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
We understand that many of you are concerned about the conflict between the start of the 2026–2027 school year and the 2026 Midland County Fair, and we want you to know that we are actively addressing it.
At Meridian, we value the role that 4-H and the fair play in the lives of our students and families. These experiences build responsibility, pride, and community—values we wholeheartedly support.
We are currently working on a revised school calendar for the 2026–2027 year and are committed to finding a solution that supports all Mustang families.
📎 The letter below from Superintendent Glann was emailed to all families and staff this morning. Please take a moment to review it for more details.
#ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MustangsTHRIVE
Meridian Public Schools would like to introduce some of our new staff members for the 2025-2026 school year! Be sure to follow our page over the next few days to meet all of the new faces around Meridian! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #NewStaff
Welcome to MES 3rd/4th Grade Music Teacher, and MJHS/MECHS Band Teacher, James O'Connell! We sent each candidate some questions to answer about themselves this year:
What is your favorite food? Pizza!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools: This may be biased, but instrumental program is something that I love that Meridian takes pride in. Band is something that students are good at and it's wonderful to see them thrive through music.
What are your hobbies? I love spending time outdoors, playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and playing my instrument. I love teaching band so much that I also spend most of my summer helping other bands in Michigan.
What brought you to our district? I graduated from Meridian in 2016, so getting the chance to come back home where my passion for music first began and share that excitement with students, feels like a full-circle moment.
