
Congratulations to MECHS Senior, Dawson Kolka, who signed with Concordia University for Track & Field! #ReachHigher


REMINDER: There is no school on Friday, February 9th as staff engage in professional development, and a vacation day on Monday, February 12th. #ReachHigher


This week we are celebrating #NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek. Thank you to Carrie Barriger and Shannon Tigner for their tireless efforts in supporting our students! Thank you! #ReachHigher


Learn to navigate and complete your FAFSA with the Midland Area Community Foundation Career & College Access Network! See the attached flyer for all of the details. These sessions are drop in and are open to all Midland County residents. #ReachHigher


GMCA, LOGIC, and ABC of Greater Michigan are hosting a build like a girl trades discovery event for girls in grades 5-12, on February 27th from 5:30-8:30pm at the Great Hall in Midland. See the attached flyer for more information! #ReachHigher


Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job? Check out our open positions below! #ReachHigher #NowHiring
Elementary Interventionist
High School Science Teacher
Junior High/High School Evening Custodian
Maintenance Worker
Childcare Provider
School Psychologist
Paraprofessionals
Subs in all areas


Meridian Public Schools is hiring! Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job? See our open positions below. #ReachHigher #NowHiring
Elementary Interventionist
High School Science Teacher
Junior High/High School Evening Custodian
Maintenance Worker
Childcare Provider
School Psychologist
Paraprofessionals
Subs in all areas


The Mustang Band is ready for their performance at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids! Good Luck Band! We are so proud of you! #ReachHigher


Good Morning Mustangs,
Meridian Public Schools is on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, January 25th due to fog.

Good Morning Mustangs,
Due to road conditions and increased foggy conditions, Meridian Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 24th. A decision on evening events will be made this afternoon.

Good Morning Mustangs, Meridian Public Schools will be operating on a two hour delay today due to dense fog and icy road conditions.

Reminder! There will be an informational meeting for families interested in attending the trip to Costa Rica in the summer of 2025, on January 24th. This trip is being offered to students in foreign language classes at MECHS. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. #ReachHigher!


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Bridget VanDongen! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - I am the Athletics and Attendance Secretary at MECHS
How long have you worked at Meridian? - I have been with Meridian Public Schools for 28.5 years.
What is your favorite food? - My husband's lasagna and my mom's bean soup.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Meridian is truly like a family. We are all here for the same reason - to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students. I am proud of the fact that we have SO MANY different choices for students and their future endeavors.
What are your hobbies? - Watching sporting events, bingeing real-life crime shows and taking naps


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Jon Lefevre! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Technology Assistant
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 1 year
What is your favorite food? - Peanut butter.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff
What are your hobbies? - Collecting Action Figures, Playing Board and Video Games


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Robert McGuire! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Technology Assistant
How long have you worked at Meridian? - One year
What is your favorite food? - Shrimp
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The amount of support the district offers to students. Counselors, programs, dual enrollmentand certification.
What are your hobbies? - Programming, playing video games, Dungeons & Dragons, and calisthenics


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Amy Boxey! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Dean of Student Services
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 30 years
What is your favorite food? - Popcorn, mint oreos, and my grandma's homemade lasagna
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I love the small town feel and that we get to know each and every student on a personal level at the high school.
What are your hobbies? - Reading, playing piano, camping, hiking, and traveling


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Shannon Tigner! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Guidance Counselor
How long have you worked at Meridian? - second year
What is your favorite food? - Anything pasta
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Meridian is a family. There are so many alumni that are down back to working here and the community is so supportive. It is a wonderful environment to be a part of.
What are your hobbies? - My kids, reading, movies, and taking care of my axolotl


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet Jenna Dornoff! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Assistant Director of Bands/3rd & 4th Grade Music Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 3rd year at Meridian.
What is your favorite food? - I like sweet treats (brownies, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream...).
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I appreciate how supportive our community is and getting to work alongside our staff and students at Meridian.
What are your hobbies? - My current hobbies are spending time with my family, playing the flute, listening to music, knitting, and gardening.


#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Early College High School! Meet J. Cole! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Early College High School? - Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 8 years
What is your favorite food? - Steak and Broccoli.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The opportunity to work with students every day.
What are your hobbies? - Sleeping in.


Good Morning Mustangs! You are invited to participate in the Strategic Planning process for Meridian Public Schools. If you were not able to make the Community Meetings, we are asking you to please complete the survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MeridianSP2024 or scan the QR code in the image attached. Thank you in advance for supporting Meridian Public Schools. #ReachHigher
