The October lunch menu for MMS can be found here -
https://5il.co/zoez
Please see the OPEN GYM/CONDITIONING schedule below for boys interested in trying out for the MMS basketball team this year -
October 4: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
October 5: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
October 6: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
October 7: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
October 8: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
October 11: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
October 12: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
October 13: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
October 14: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
October 15: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
October 16: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Attendance at open gyms is not mandatory, but boys interested in trying out for the 21-22 basketball team are encouraged to attend.
TRYOUTS will take place on Monday, October 18 in the MMS gym from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. All required paperwork must be on file to tryout. Questions can be sent to Coach Clark at coachclarkhawksbball@gmail.com.
Conditioning for boys interested in trying out for basketball will begin this week! Conditioning will take place in the MMS gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. There will NOT be conditioning on evenings of home girls' basketball games. Boys interested in trying out for basketball are encouraged to attend, but it is not mandatory. Questions should be directed to Coach Clark - coachclarkhawksbball@gmail.com.
Bus 61 will continue to dismiss at 2:00 p.m. this week.
Bus 58 is back to normal dismissal.
MMS/MHS students who ride bus 58 or 61 will continue dismissing early next week (Sept 13-17) due to a staffing shortage. Thank you in advance for understanding!
MMS/MHS Lunch Menu Change for Monday (9/13) -
Egg Patty
Sausage
Hashbrown
Cheese stick
Applesauce
Due to a staffing shortage for district transportation, various bus routes will be impacted regarding their normal pick up and drop off times. Each school will do their best to provide contact for changes that may impact a student's drop off time at the end of the school day. Please be patient with us as we work through this current issue. Thanks!
The following position is currently posted for Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School. An Associate's Degree (or minimum of 60 hours) is required.
Middle School & High School Library Aide: Meridian CUSD #15 has an immediate opening for a Middle School and High School Library aide position (Macon campus library). This job included coordinating student Chromebook services for 6th-12th grade services and applicants should be familiar with basic technology tools. Please send a letter of interest and/or direct inquiries to Eric Hurelbrink, Principal- Meridian High School, 728 S. Wall St. Macon, Illinois 62544 or at hurelbrinke@meridianhawks.net.
The MMS baseball game that was scheduled to be played this evening (8/25) has been canceled. The game will be played tomorrow (8/26) in Pana at 4:30 p.m. The bus will leave at 3:30 p.m.
Baseball players will have practice after school today.
School picture day will take place on Monday, August 23 in Macon. MMS pictures can be ordered online at inter-state.com/order using order code: 59177PB. Order forms are also available in the office! All students will have their pictures taken for this year's yearbook.
Our 1st day of school for students is tomorrow - Wednesday, August 18. Tomorrow is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their Back to School Bests!
We'd also like to welcome 6 new faces to the Meridian Middle School team! Welcome to the following teachers -
Miss Pygott - 6th/7th Grade Math
Miss Wendt - 7th/8th Grade Math
Mr. Clark - MMS/MHS Band
Miss Brookens - Student Services Coordinator
Mrs. Dalby - District Social Worker
Miss Antal - RTI Aide
Parents and Students -
Please click on the link below to view a letter from the Meridian Board of Education pertaining to the amended Return to School Plan.
https://5il.co/xalt
MMS Girls Basketball Information -
There will be a mandatory informational parent/guardian meeting on Sunday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the MMS cafeteria for all girls interested in playing basketball this year. Necessary paperwork to tryout will be provided at this time. Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 30 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. in the MMS gym. A current physical must be on file in the middle school office prior to tryouts. Please direct any questions to our new coach, Traci Friel (tfriel53@yahoo.com). Welcome to Coach Friel and GO HAWKS!!
Tonight's baseball game at home against Central A&M has been moved back to 5:30 p.m. They will only play an A game. Go Hawks!
We'd like to welcome our new MMS girls' basketball coach, Traci Friel, to Meridian! More information from Coach Friel will be communicated as the season approaches. We are looking forward to an exciting 21/22 basketball season!!
The MMS office/building is now open daily (Monday - Friday) from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. until school starts on August 18. Your child is more than welcome (and encouraged!) to come in during this time to tour the building, practice the locker combination, and bring in school supplies. Schedules and locker information are available on both the student and parent SIS online account. If you would like a printed schedule for your visit, please email Mrs. Janvrin at janvrine@meridianhawks.net. If you do plan to visit, it is recommended that any non-vaccinated individual wear a mask while inside the building.
All students will receive a paper copy of the schedule during homeroom on the first day of school. If there is a mistake on your child's schedule, please email me as soon as possible (mcguirem@meridianhawks.net) to get it corrected.
Meridian Middle School baseball tryouts for the 21-22 season will take place on Monday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 3 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Snitker Field. Baseball practice will continue the rest of next week at the same time and place! If your son will be trying out, don't forget that all updated paperwork (including a current physical) must be turned into Coach Kaufman prior to trying out. Go Hawks!!
Mr. Clark will have an instrument display event for incoming 6th grade students on Tuesday, August 10. This will be a great opportunity to meet the new band teacher and for students to see/try out the different instruments! If your 6th grade student is currently in band or is potentially interested in joining, use the following link to sign up for this event - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAE22AAFCC25-beginning . If your child is not currently enrolled in band but would like to be, it is not too late! To make this schedule change, email me at mcguirem@meridianhawks.net. All other band questions should be sent to Mr. Clark at clarkt@meridianhawks.net.
Online registration for the 21-22 school year is currently taking place for returning Meridian students. If you haven't already done so, please login to your SIS Account (https://sdm.sisk12.com/MM360x3/login) to complete the required paperwork by Friday, August 6. If you do not have internet access, please plan to register in one of the offices on Thursday, August 5 between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New student registration will take place in all three offices on Tuesday, August 3 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Required registration paperwork can be found here - https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/middle-school/page/school-registration-information--4
Online registration for the 21-22 school year is now open for returning Meridian students. Please login to your SIS account to complete the necessary paperwork by Friday, August 6. Payment can be made online. If you would like to pay in person, please visit one of the offices beginning Monday, August 2. Completed medical forms can also be turned into the office prior to school starting or can be sent in with your child/dropped off on the first day.
In-person registration for NEW students will take place on Tuesday, August 3 from 8:00 - 2:00 p.m. If you have students in multiple buildings, you will only need to stop by one office to complete the necessary paperwork for all children.