The cheerleading clinic & tryouts for this year's MMS cheerleading squad will take place next week! All students interested in trying out must have an updated physical on file prior to participating. Questions can be emailed to Coach Comerford at comerfordc@meridianhawks.net. Go Hawks!

Planning on going to the Hawks football game on Saturday? Swing by the stand next to concessions to grab some dinner. They will be selling pork burgers for $4 or a burger and chips for $5. Thank you in advance for supporting the Music Boosters!

Midterm reports will be provided on Wednesday to students with at least 1 below average grade in a Core subject. If your child received a midterm report, please sign it and return it to school to verify that you received the information. Team Leaders will begin reaching out to request conferences for students in the upcoming weeks.
Our first Casey's pizza Hawk Buck raffle will take place this week! Students will have the opportunity to submit one entry into the Hawk Buck raffle. Sign ups will take place in any of the Core classrooms. 30 students (10 per grade level) will be randomly selected and announced next Friday. If selected, the cost is $50 Hawk Bucks for cheese pizza and a Pepsi product to enjoy at lunch on Tuesday, September 30.
In addition, our Hawk Buck store will open in the library during study hall starting on Monday! Students have been busy earning & saving their Hawk Bucks to spend. The Hawk Buck store will be stocked with school supplies and other fun items throughout the year!
We will have our first Hawk Buck deposit opportunity during study hall on Friday. This gives students the opportunity to turn in their Hawk Bucks for safe keeping until end-of-year activities. There will be several deposit opportunities throughout the year.
Go Hawks!
Our first Casey's pizza Hawk Buck raffle will take place this week! Students will have the opportunity to submit one entry into the Hawk Buck raffle. Sign ups will take place in any of the Core classrooms. 30 students (10 per grade level) will be randomly selected and announced next Friday. If selected, the cost is $50 Hawk Bucks for cheese pizza and a Pepsi product to enjoy at lunch on Tuesday, September 30.
In addition, our Hawk Buck store will open in the library during study hall starting on Monday! Students have been busy earning & saving their Hawk Bucks to spend. The Hawk Buck store will be stocked with school supplies and other fun items throughout the year!
We will have our first Hawk Buck deposit opportunity during study hall on Friday. This gives students the opportunity to turn in their Hawk Bucks for safe keeping until end-of-year activities. There will be several deposit opportunities throughout the year.
Go Hawks!

This week's Hawk Proud SHOUT OUT goes to Levi H. Levi does a great job of being inclusive during lunch recess. He is encouraging and makes sure to include everyone while playing football. Way to make us proud, Levi!

Our first Casey's pizza Hawk Buck raffle will take place next week! Students will have the opportunity to submit one entry into the Hawk Buck raffle. Sign ups will take place in any of the Core classrooms. 30 students (10 per grade level) will be randomly selected and announced next Friday. If selected, the cost is $50 Hawk Bucks for cheese pizza and a Pepsi product to enjoy at lunch on Tuesday, September 30.
In addition, our Hawk Buck store will open in the library during study hall starting on Monday! Students have been busy earning & saving their Hawk Bucks to spend. The Hawk Buck store will be stocked with school supplies and other fun items throughout the year!
In addition, our Hawk Buck store will open in the library during study hall starting on Monday! Students have been busy earning & saving their Hawk Bucks to spend. The Hawk Buck store will be stocked with school supplies and other fun items throughout the year!

Hawk Nation, here are some important upcoming dates. Please mark your calendars and come out to support your school!
Go Hawks!

With the MMS boys' basketball season a little more than a month away, we are still in need of an assistant basketball coach. This is a PAID position! Please share with those who may be interested. Email Mr. Britton at brittonb@meridianhawks.net for more info!

We were able to catch Mr. Anderson's choir class making final preparations for their big debut in Busch Stadium during tomorrow's Cardinals game. This group will be performing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. We are proud of these kids and excited for them to represent Meridian.
Tomorrow, the Cardinals take on the Reds at 12:15.
Go Cards and Go Meridian!

If you take pictures at MMS events that you'd like to share with this year's yearbook staff, they can either be emailed to mmsyearbook@meridianhawks.net or you can scan the QR code!

Tryouts for the boys basketball team will take place on October 20, but there are open gym opportunities leading up to it. Join the Hawks MMS Boys Basketball group on SportYou for a schedule. The team access code to join is RR8E-P984. Contact Coach Smithers at smithersjess22@gmail.com with questions!

Our MMS Softball and Baseball teams wrapped up their post season play this past week.
Now we move on to girls' basketball. Tryouts and practice begin tomorrow. Our MS game schedule will pick back up at the end of September!
Go Hawks!
Now we move on to girls' basketball. Tryouts and practice begin tomorrow. Our MS game schedule will pick back up at the end of September!
Go Hawks!

The MMS and MHS chorus classes will take a trip to St. Louis on Wednesday to perform "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Busch Stadium!
There will be a Student Council Meeting during study hall on Thursday.
First quarter midterm is on Friday, September 19. Printed midterm reports will be provided on Wednesday, September 24 to students who have one or more below average grades in any of the core subjects. These reports should be signed and returned by a parent/guardian.
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Players must have a physical on file prior to trying out. Contact Coach Wells with questions at wellsr@meridianhawks.net.
Go Hawks!
There will be a Student Council Meeting during study hall on Thursday.
First quarter midterm is on Friday, September 19. Printed midterm reports will be provided on Wednesday, September 24 to students who have one or more below average grades in any of the core subjects. These reports should be signed and returned by a parent/guardian.
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Players must have a physical on file prior to trying out. Contact Coach Wells with questions at wellsr@meridianhawks.net.
Go Hawks!

A big Hawk Proud SHOUT OUT goes to Lauren L. for being willing to help younger students with their lockers during the first couple weeks of school. We appreciate and are proud of her kindness!!

This year's MMS yearbook is now on sale through the Inter-State Studio website. Yearbooks will be available by pre-order only. The deadline to order is April 3. Yearbooks will be delivered and handed out to students on the last day of school!

The MMS boys got it done tonight under the lights. They won their quarterfinal regional game against Pana. They will travel to Auburn on Saturday for a 4:00 game vs Raymond Lincolnwood. Great job boys!

Dr. Raymond's beginner band has been working hard during the first few weeks of school. The 6th graders are quickly learning new notes and even played a version of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" during class today!


We are one week away from our Lady Hawks basketball season kicking off! Tryouts will be held after school on Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16. All participants must have a current health (6th grade) or athletic physical on file prior to trying out. Questions can be sent to Coach Wells at wellsr@meridianhawks.net.

We still have a few assistant coaching opportunities available at MMS for this school year. If you are interested in getting involved with the boys' basketball program or Scholastic Bowl, now is your chance! Please reach out with any questions!

The Meridian Music Boosters will hold their September meeting tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. If you have a student in either chorus or band, you are invited to attend this meeting and be a part of the Music Boosters! Reach out to Dr. Raymond (raymondc@meridianhawks.net) or Mr. Anderson (andersonj@meridianhawks.net) for more information.
Softball and baseball pictures will be taken on Tuesday afternoon. Order forms were sent home with the athletes and online orders can be placed at www.inter-state.com (Order Code: 0154NP)
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on September 15 & 16. All participants must have an updated sports physical (within in the calendar year) on file prior to tryouts. Additional information will be posted soon!
Good luck to our softball and baseball teams when they begin postseason Regional play this week!
Go Hawks!
Softball and baseball pictures will be taken on Tuesday afternoon. Order forms were sent home with the athletes and online orders can be placed at www.inter-state.com (Order Code: 0154NP)
Girls basketball tryouts will take place on September 15 & 16. All participants must have an updated sports physical (within in the calendar year) on file prior to tryouts. Additional information will be posted soon!
Good luck to our softball and baseball teams when they begin postseason Regional play this week!
Go Hawks!

Here is the weekly athletic calendar for MS.
Both the softball and baseball teams will enter game one of their regional this week. Login to the IESA website to stay up-to-date. Softball is 2A Regional #10 and Baseball is 2A Regional #15. Or stay tuned to this MS Facebook page.
Good luck Softball and Baseball!
Both the softball and baseball teams will enter game one of their regional this week. Login to the IESA website to stay up-to-date. Softball is 2A Regional #10 and Baseball is 2A Regional #15. Or stay tuned to this MS Facebook page.
Good luck Softball and Baseball!

