Have you ever considered becoming a substitute teacher? The Regional Office of Education is hosting a training on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00 - 4:00 for anyone who may be interested. See the attachment for more information.
PreK had so much fun visiting the Meridian Ag building! Students were able to get in a tractor, pet chicks, color a farm sheet while having a quick snack, and visited the Roberta K. Gorden Greenhouse to plant their own seeds to take home. Thank you Mr. Brockett and the Meridian High School FFA students for being wonderful hosts!🐣 🌸 🚜
Please see the attached posting for an employment opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year.
Meridian has an employment opportunity for a custodial position.
PreK Ties and Tiaras Valentine's Dance!!
Thank you to the Blue Mound USPS for the tour today as PreK learned about the mailing system! Each child mailed a Valentine too! 💌
PreK enjoyed making Valentine Boxes for Buddy Day!! ❤️ 📫
Third graders traveled to UIS to see Doctor Kaboom!💥 We learned about pressures in science and in life and were able to see some amazing experiments!🤯💥🧪🧑🏼🔬
Third grade is reading Judy Moody Saves the World this week. We are learning about recycling and making the world a cleaner place. To celebrate the beautiful weather we took a walk around town to pick up trash!🗑️🚮
Students are thriving by participating in STEM activities! Kinesthetic learning is so much fun!!
Wedding day!! Q & U are officially hitched!! Our Kindergarten had so much fun celebrating!
Thank you to our Little Hawks and PreK families who braved the cold to learn about youth sports opportunities! Also, thank you to Meridian Youth League, A&M Area Soccer League, Decatur Park District, and The Dance Centre for your time in speaking to our families and providing information about local activities to get our kids involved. Each family left with a pass to Scovill Zoo, Splash Cove, and Overlook Adventure Park donated by The Decatur Park District and one lucky family won a gift basket with dance lessons donated by The Dance Centre! Thanks for your generous donations to our future Hawks and our PreK students!
Meridian Elementary is accepting applications for a classroom aide position!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Nolan, Reyna Gaddis, Cali Stonecipher, Wren Pfeiffer, and Caleb Smithers for being selected to the 2025 Young Artist Showcase at the Madden Arts Center in Decatur, IL! Don't miss your chance to see their work!
Students return Tuesday, January 7th. In an effort to keep everyone healthy there's a friendly reminder below.
Meridian Elementary has an opening for a first grade teacher to begin the second semester.
Beginning last April, the district began a project to upgrade all classroom instructional technology which was 9-10 years old. Funded entirely through a grant, the district has invested $165,460 and has updated 54 classrooms with new instructional technology! Lower elementary classrooms received new 85" Smartboards, while upper grade levels are utilizing 75" displays with an iPad for the interactive component.
In an effort to keep our school safe, we ask only those who signed up to help, join our class Christmas parties. Please check into the office upon arrival.
Ms. Bourisaw's 4th Graders enjoyed writing friendly letters to family & friends to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. It was fun walking up to the post office to mail them today!
Thank you to the families who joined us for our Little Hawks Sensory Play Night!! We had so much fun!! Thank you to the Sholtis Family for donating pumpkins from their garden and thank you to our high school helpers!!
