Photos from our PBIS field trip on Jan 26, 2023 with Mr. Washam and Mr. Wright.
Meridian CUSD #101 will dismiss Elementary students at 2:15pm and junior high/high school students at 2:25pm, today January 30, 2022 due to impending winter weather.
Meridian CUSD has cancelled all after-school activities today. There will be no practices and no Enrichment.
Tuesday the 4-H students attended their 2nd training at Shawnee college. They made dog toys for a community project and they were able to hear from Thanet Natisiiri (The Rescue Movie) as a guest speaker.
Tomorrow, Wednesday January 25th, Meridian CUSD #101 will be closed due to inclement weather. We will see you Thursday!
Current Vacancy List - https://5il.co/1nl07
Meridian Elementary is presenting a Black History Program on Wednesday, February 8. The program will begin at 9 AM sharp in the Elementary gym.
This program has been rescheduled for Friday, February 24 at 9 AM.
21st Century after-school enrichment students should attend at least 3 days a week. If FOUR consecutive days are missed, we will assume they are no longer interested in the program. In order to go to the end of the year field trip you must have an 80% enrichment attendance rate and good behavior. Any questions, please contact Debra Houston at 618-342-6773
Seniors and their Parents: FAFSA Night here at Meridian will be held on Thursday, January 26th from 4-6 p.m. Parents will need to schedule an appointment. Parents please call to schedule an appointment with Ms. Regina in the guidance department if you need to complete your senior's FAFSA.
There is no school Monday, January 16, 2023 at Meridian School District in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume Tuesday, January 17.
The 4-H team leaders are having a positive impact on the Meridian Elementary students today. We would like to thank the University of Illinois
Extension for allowing our students this great opportunity.
2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Reminder, Meridian School District will resume 21st Century Enrichment activities today.
Meridian School District returns to school this week. Faculty will return Wednesday, January 4 for an in-service. Students will return Thursday, January 5, beginning the second semester. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Reminder, there are no Enrichment activities this week. Tomorrow is the last day of school before the Christmas break. Students will return to school Thursday, January 5. Have a safe and happy break!
Please go vote for Roderic Gatewood Jr. for Section 618 player of the week!
https://www.section618.com/
Roderic scored 48 points last Saturday to defeat Goreville!
The last day of school this month is Tuesday, December 20. Meridian School District Christmas Break will begin Wednesday, December 21. Students will return to class for second semester Thursday, January 5.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break!
Meridian Jr High Boys' Basketball team is having a fundraiser!! They are taking orders for smoked Boston butts, prepared by Mr. Ricky Newton. Deadline to order is Friday, December 16. The cost of the butts is $35.00 and they will be delivered to the school between 10 and 3 PM December 20th Deadline to order is Friday, December 16.
Meridian Elementary and Meridian Music program will present a Christmas program Wednesday December 14 at 9 AM. Parents are invited to attend! Due to time constraints, the program will begin PROMPTLY at 9 AM. If you plan to sign your child out after the program, please send a note so we can plan accordingly.
Meridian CUSD #101 unfortunately has to pass on the news that our faculty member Mr. Dan Defield passed away today. Mr. Defield had been battling cancer over the past 5 months and our prayers and condolences are with his family, friends and our Meridian community. Mr. Defield made a tremendous impact on our students and community during his four years on staff. Mr. Defield's obituary is at the following link. https://www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com/obituary/dan-defield?fh_id=11700
Mr. Defield was the definition of #BobcatsRising