The home basketball game scheduled against Taylorville on 1/22 has been changed to Monday, January 6. This will be our 8th grade night and will also be our Student Council sponsored Pack the Place night. The 7th grade game will begin at 6:00 p.m. Make plans to attend and cheer on our Hawks!
The MMS basketball games that were scheduled for tonight at home against South Fork have been cancelled.
MMS volleyball practice for this afternoon (Monday, December 16) is cancelled due to the snow. A Remind message was also sent out by Coach Hayes.
School is closed tomorrow (Monday, December 16) due to the weather and road conditions. Extracurricular activities including practices will be decided later. Stay warm and safe!
The MMS/MHS Christmas Chorus Concert will take place on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. The MMS Christmas Band Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. Both events will take place in the district auditorium and are free to attend. Thank you in advance for supporting our Music Department!
Lunch change for tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11) -
Popcorn Chicken (23 g)
Mashed Potatoes (14 g)
Broccoli (5 g)
Mixed Fruit (18 g)
Art Club for MMS will begin next week. The group will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday in the art room to work on winter watercolors and collaging. Interested students do not currently have to be in art, but they should sign up on the sheet posted on the art room door. Students do not have to attend all 3 days if there are after school or transportation conflicts.
Thank you to everyone who purchased Texas Roadhouse gift cards through our school. We earned 10% of all purchases! Money earned will directly benefit our student incentives at MMS. Congratulations to these top sellers. They earned one free meal per month in the year 2020!!
Mark your calendars - We will have a “Dine to Donate” night at Texas Roadhouse on Sunday, January 12 from 11:00 - 10:00 p.m. MMS will receive 10% of all purchases!
Thanks to everyone who donated to our Humane Society Drive to benefit the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County! We collected 597 pounds of food and approximately 125 pounds of cleaning supplies, leashes, etc.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. It is also DECADE Day - A Student Council sponsored spirit day! Students can show school spirit by dressing from their favorite decade!
Wednesday, November 27 is a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. It is also our next Student Council sponsored spirit day - DECADE DAY. Students can show school spirit by dressing from their favorite decade!
MMS is still collecting food and supplies for the Humane Society of Decatur. Donations can be dropped off with Mr. Bates before or after school until Wednesday, November 27. Cash donations are also accepted!
Do you enjoy eating at Texas Roadhouse, or are you looking for an easy Christmas gift that will also benefit the school? Meridian Middle School students are currently taking pre-orders on Texas Roadhouse gift cards that can be used at ANY location. MMS will earn 10% of each card sold ($5 minimum)! Orders are due on Monday, November 25 and will be delivered before Christmas. To order, contact a middle school student or call the office at (217) 764-3367. Thank you in advance!
Pack the Place for our Girls’ basketball teams will take place on Thursday, November 14. The 7th grade game will start at 6:00 p.m. with doors opening for students at 5:30 p.m. Make plans to help the MMS cheerleaders cheer the girls on to victories against the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans. Student Council will have walking tacos available for purchase and a 50/50 raffle. There will also be a class attendance competition. This is a great chance to hear the MMS band too! Go Hawks!
The girls’ basketball games that were scheduled for tonight at Sangamon Valley have been cancelled.
School is closed today (Tuesday, November 12) due to the weather and road conditions. Extracurricular activities including practices will be decided as the day progresses. Stay safe!
Tomorrow is an 11:10 am dismissal. There is no school on Monday. Since we will not be in school on Veteran’s Day, we will honor our Veterans with a presentation by members of Macon's VFW and American Legion during social studies classes. We are asking for students to wear red, white, and blue.
2nd Quarter Foil Boats for computer class
Are you cleaning closets to get ready for winter? SADD is collecting gently used (clean) coats this month to be donated locally. Donations can be placed in the box near Mrs. Greenwood’s office!
The 8th grade students spent the day in Springfield today. They are pictured here on the Senate Floor.
