Meridian Public Schools

🌍💙 #WorldKindnessDay at Meridian Public Schools! 💙🌍 Today, we’re celebrating the power of kindness and how it can make the world a better place—one small act at a time! At Meridian, we believe in the power of the Mustang spirit to spread positivity, empathy, and respect everywhere we go. 🐴✨ To all our students, staff, and families—thank you for making kindness a part of our everyday culture. Whether it's a smile, a helping hand, or just listening to someone, every act of kindness matters. Let’s continue to lead by example and show the world what it means to be a Mustang! Remember: Kindness is contagious. Pass it on! #MeridianMustangs #BeKind #WorldKindnessDay #ReachHigher #PositiveVibes #KindnessMatters

Happy Veterans Day to all the brave men and women who served our country and fought for our freedom! You are appreciated beyond words. To all Veterans: THANK YOU for everything you do for our country and our freedom! Today and every day, Meridian Public Schools thank Veterans everywhere for their service! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Don't forget! Today, Friday November 8th, is a half day of school for students. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

🎭✨It's showtime!! ✨🎭The cast and crew can't wait to see everyone for opening night TONIGHT! Our students have worked extremely hard and cannot wait to showcase this amazing play for you! This week, the Meridian Drama Club will be presenting "Charlotte's Web!" Join us for the performances at our auditorium: TONIGHT, Thursday, November 7, 2024: 6:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm) Friday, November 8, 2024: 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) Saturday, November 9, 2024: 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) Tickets: $10(adults 18 and older)/ $6 (anyone under 18 yrs old) Tickets can be bought at the door with CASH or ahead of time on our ticket site: https://meridiandramaclub.ludus.com/index.php Bring the whole family to see this great show and support the Meridian Drama Club! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Reminder: Friday, November 8th is a half day of school for students. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

Brooke Colley, our Director of Business Services, is on the path to earning her Chief Financial Officer Certification. Last week, she devoted two days to advancing her expertise through professional development courses offered by the Michigan School Business Officials. At Meridian Public Schools, we believe in the continuous growth and development of our entire school community, including both staff and students. #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #MSBO

🎉🏆 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our Meridian Early College High School Cross Country Boys and Girls Teams on qualifying for MHSAA States! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Your hard work, dedication, and Mustang spirit have carried you this far, and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of you! 🌟 Let’s keep that momentum going and show the state what Meridian is made of! 💪💙 Good luck to our incredible athletes as they head to the next level! You've got this, Mustangs! 🐴 #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs

REMINDER: TODAY (Friday) October 25th is a half day of school! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #HalfDay

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Jacob Brushaber-Drockton! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Psychologist. How long have you been at Meridian? I just joined the team in August! What is your favorite food? My favorite food is blueberry pancakes! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The small size of the schools allowing me to work closely with students, parents, and staff. What are your hobbies? When not at the schools I enjoy rock and ice climbing, and just generally being outdoors. What brought you to Meridian? As someone from a small town/school, I wanted the opportunity to provide quality interventions and assessments for rural communities and schools.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Kelsey Felker! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: 5th grade workshop and drama teacher, 6th grade world history and geography teacher. How long have you been at Meridian? This is my first year working as a teacher at Meridian, but I was a student teacher last year at Meridian. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is pizza! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? My favorite thing about Meridian is how easily it feels like home and everyone is so welcoming. What are your hobbies? I have many hobbies some including reading, playing/watching sports, scrapbooking, and baking. What brought you to Meridian? My boyfriend graduated from Meridian in 2018 and we just recently just bought a house in the district. When I started my student teaching here last year I knew this was the place I wanted to be for my career.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Ashley Berger! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Paraprofessional How long have you been at Meridian? This will be my third year. I left for a short time and just came back this year. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is pasta! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? My favorite thing is being able to connect with all of the kids! I also love all of the other staff members I get to work with and around! What are your hobbies? Hanging out with my kids, boating, and traveling. What brought you to Meridian? My kids started here about 6 years ago, so I guess them originally, but I always wanted to work with kids, and really liked the atmosphere and teachers at Meridian.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet PJ Dudinetz! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Paraprofessional How long have you been at Meridian? I started in August! What is your favorite food? My favorite food is mashed potatoes! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The staff's growing and ongoing commitment to educating and preparing it's students for the real world, and how they work so hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for the students while they are at school. What are your hobbies? Traveling and video editing. What brought you to Meridian? I am a 2010 graduate of Meridian Early College High School, known then as Meridian Senior High School. I was a student at Meridian Public Schools from 1998 to 2010. I ran Cross Country and Track during my high school years. My Mother taught at the junior high for sixteen years and my siblings also are graduates. The district is a home to me.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Daniel Mills! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Technology Assistant. How long have you been at Meridian? Two months. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is Paneer Tikka Masala! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The small school atmosphere. What are your hobbies? Playing video games. What brought you to Meridian? An opportunity to work at a smaller school.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Alexandra Smith! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Kindergarten Teacher! How long have you been at Meridian? I started in August! What is your favorite food? My favorite food is sushi and sandwiches! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? All of the positivity and cheerful attitudes among the staff. What are your hobbies? Organizing, cooking, and traveling. What brought you to Meridian? Our family recently moved from Midland to Hope & my husband and I wanted to start our kids in a successful district with many positive opportunities!

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Trent Ruby! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: High School Science Teacher How long have you been at Meridian? This is my first year. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is a perfectly golden, melty grilled cheese with tomato soup! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The constant smiles I see on both students and staff. What are your hobbies? Being in the great outdoors, camping, and exploring. What brought you to Meridian? My fiancé grew up in Midland so we decided to buy a house there. When I looked for jobs, Meridian stood out as a great place for both students and staff. When I came in to visit, there were smiles everywhere and I really enjoyed meeting principal LaFever. I also was really interested in the PBL curriculum and style of teaching that is happening here.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Jo Ellen Billingsley! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Administrative Assistant. How long have you been at Meridian? I started in June of 2024. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is mexican! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? Definitely the kiddos! What are your hobbies? Reading, collecting rocks, gardening, and golfing. What brought you to Meridian? I worked as a school secretary for 18 years prior to coming to Meridian H.S. I wanted to end my career at the place it all started. I am a 1988 graduate.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Shawnee Sprowls! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Paraprofessional How long have you been at Meridian? This is my first year. I started at the end of the 2024-2024 school year. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is loaded potatoes! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? They strive to always improve where they can, and the inclusion of everyone including staff and students. What are your hobbies? I enjoy drawing and anything outdoors. What brought you to Meridian? Working with children has always been a goal of mine as I continue my college degrees and career goals. I love what I do and my place of work.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Julie Christensen! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Spanish Teacher. How long have you been at Meridian? This is my first year. What is your favorite food? My favorite food is chocolate! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The students and staff have been so welcoming. What are your hobbies? Reading, traveling, and spending time with my family. What brought you to Meridian? Recommendations from family and friends.

Please help us welcome our new staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Meet Jennifer Kerr! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs What is your current role: Paraprofessional How long have you been at Meridian? I started in August! What is your favorite food? My favorite food is burgers! What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? The small town closeness among students, staff, parents, and the community. What are your hobbies? Camping, gardening, being outside, and redoing old furniture. What brought you to Meridian? Our daughter attends here.

On Thursday, October 17th, Meridian hosted the Youth Impact Partnership Leadership Day, an initative with the Midland Area Community Foundation, in the MECHS Auditorium. The Midland Area Youth Impact Partnership’s mission is to promote the safety and wellbeing of all Midland County citizens by building empathy and kindness amongst youth, through awareness, education, and collaboration. Students collaborated on different topics, and planned their events for Kindness Week! Local Non-Profit organizations that service the youth in our area were present to showcase how they assist in our community. Thank you to all that attended! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #YouthImpactPartnership #MidlandAreaCommunityFoundation