Do you still need to order a 2019-2020 MMS yearbook for your child? The last day to order is Wednesday, April 8. Yearbooks can be ordered online at https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/Login/meridian-cusd-15 under "miscellaneous." Please put "MMS Yearbook Order" as the brief description. The cost is $15.00.
Change in meal distribution -
Beginning Monday, March 30th we will be adjusting our grab and go meal pick up schedule to fewer days in an effort to reduce the number of people having to get out. Our new pick up days will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. We will give out multiple days at each pick up day. The distribution sites will remain the same and the times will remain from 11:15-12:30. The pick-up sites are MES, MMS, Boody Post Office, and Hyde Park office. Meals are available to all students at any of the locations and are FREE for all students!
MMS students enjoy making learning fun during spirit week.
Let’s have another great week with an e-learning edition!
We can’t wait to see pictures of our students!
Thank you for all the support and encouragement this week! We are so proud of how our students (and teachers!) have handled e-learning during this time. After today’s announcement by Governor Pritzker, we will plan for school to be closed until April 8. During this time, we will continue to provide lunch. Students should continue to check email and Google Classroom daily. If you have subject specific questions, please email that teacher directly. We will continue to update you as information becomes available. Keep up the great work! 💚 #wearemeridian
Have you complete your 2020 Census? If not, it can be completed online by visiting https://2020census.gov/en.html. If you have a child at home, involve them in the process. Use this experience to explain the importance of completing a census every 10 years - other than the fact that it is required by law and in the Constitution! The results will determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and also helps to determine federal funding for schools hospitals, fire departments, etc.
https://2020census.gov/en.html?fbclid=IwAR2aP8vLwmJM-SzaN1Yjj1KelT0iPnJdzQf1zO-HqpggM-6-1tboDc4yRzk
Beginning today, March 18, the Meridian School District will be expanding its free lunch program during the mandated school closure. All students within the district may pick up a free lunch at the entrances of Meridian Middle School, Meridian Elementary School or the Hyde Park Office or Post Office in Boody. Pick up times are between 11:15-12:30 with "curb side" delivery to your vehicle. Those who are picking up lunches in Hyde Park or Boody should look for the Meridian School District bus which will be parked at each location. As a reminder, this free lunch is open to all students to take advantage of.
Stay Safe and Go Hawks!!!
A Grab and Go lunch will be provided tomorrow for school age children (snack provided for pre-k ages) as stated in tonight’s message from Mr. Pygott. Pull up to the entry of either MMS or MES between 11:15-12:30 for a sack lunch. An adult worker will meet you at your car to find out how many lunches are needed.
Starting Wednesday, we will also have 2 satellite locations with meals available. A bus will be parked at the office in Hyde Park and at the Post Office in Boody from 11:15-12:30 to best provide these lunches to our kids who do not live in Macon or Blue Mound. If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to call the office to let us know. We will, however, have plenty of lunches prepared, so this is not a requirement.
With the closure announcement made yesterday, we will NOT begin IAR testing on Monday. Instead, teachers will use class time to communicate E-learning expectations. Students will also be encouraged to take all materials home for the break.
Governor Pritzker and the State Superintendent of Schools announced that Illinois public schools will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17. Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 31. More information will follow for our E-learning plans and extra curricular activities.
7th Grade Regional Champs!
Congratulations to the newest members of the MJHS!
The MJHS Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the MMS/MHS Auditorium. Congratulations to those students who meet the criteria and will be inducted tomorrow!
Congratulations to Maggie Pritts for finishing in the top 4 of the Macon County Spelling Bee! Because she was one of the top 9 spellers, Maggie will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee at Eisenhower High School on Saturday, March 21.
Time is running out to order from our Fannie May candy order. Sales end on TUESDAY! Haven’t ordered yet? Contact an MMS student or send us a message! Boxes are $13.00 (cheaper than retail with no tax!), and money raised will help with school-wide student incentives. No need to pay until the order comes in! Thank you in advance for supporting MMS.
Because of the dangerously cold temperatures, school has been cancelled for tomorrow (Friday, February 14). Extracurricular activities will be decided/announced later. Also as a reminder, there is no school on Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day. Stay warm!
After school activities and events are cancelled today (February 5) due to the threat of hazardous weather and travel conditions later this afternoon and evening.
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The District Spelling Bee was held this morning in the auditorium. The top 8 spellers from each grade level (4th - 8th grades) competed in today’s bee. All participants did a great job! Congratulations to our top 4 District Spellers who will advance to the Macon County Spelling Bee at Richland Community College on February 18!
1st Place: Maggie Pritts
2nd Place: Charlotte Pritts
3rd Place: Alayna Bickel
4th Place: Kyle Miller
The District Spelling Bee will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, January 28) at 9:00 a.m in the MMS/MHS Auditorium. If you plan to attend, please enter through the MMS entrance. The top 8 spellers will represents grades 4th - 8th in this spelling bee. The top 4 spellers will advance to the Macon County Spelling Bee in February. Good luck to all spellers!
The volleyball game scheduled for tonight (January 23) at home vs. Edinburg has been cancelled. The Lady Hawks will practice from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Jasmine Lasco! Her white charcoal drawing titled, "When the Wind Blows" was accepted to this year's Regional Scholastic Art Competition with a gold key award. This means her drawing will go on to be judged at the National level in New York City this spring. Great job, Jasmine!!
