Meridian Early College students and National Honor Society spent many hours volunteering with the Sanford Historical Society decorating the museum grounds for the Christmas season and helping out at the new Santa House! We love our partnership with the historical society. It's a win-win for both parties!
Reminder! Tomorrow is a half day of school. We are running our A.M. schedule, periods 1-4 & 8. Teachers will be working on curriculum development in the afternoon. Enjoy your weekend!
This week, our Freshmen participated in a presentation with local representatives to gain awareness and develop effective communication strategies for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At MECHS we strive to create a learning environment where all individuals are able to take risks, collaborate, and have ownership over their learning experience. #ReachHigher!
The Student Council Class of 2025 will be holding a can and bottle drive this week to help fundraise for this year's Snow Glow expenses, and next years Prom expenses. Donations can be brought to Mrs. Tuzas's room before and after school, as well as the main entrance of the High School today and tomorrow, between 4:30-6:30pm.
Contact kori.tuzas@merps.org with any questions.
From all of us at MECHS, we hope you have a restful Thanksgiving Break!
Thank you to all of the students, parents, and staff who helped make this year's NHS sponsored Thanksgiving Food Drive a success! We brought in over 400 items! Special thanks to the following advisories who completed their item lists and earned ICE CREAM that were delivered in advisory TODAY: Mr. Cole/Ms. Huff, Mr. Cicinelli, Ms. Loll, Mr. Kirkpatrick, Ms. Lewandowski, Ms. Jennings, Mrs. Stockford, Mr. Swieton, Mr. McGillis, and Ms. Nosakowski!
Thank you to everyone who donated blood on Monday for the NHS-Sponsored blood drive. Our goal was 17 units and we EXCEEDED that goal and collected 25 units! Our next drive will be on January 20th.
On Wednesday, November 9, MECHS participated in the Canstruction competition at the Midland Mall taking 3rd Place. This national sculpture building project, hosted by the Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network, included 10 teams of students from across Midland County who sculpted, using canned food, that will be donated to area food banks. This years theme was animals. The sculptures can be viewed at the Midland Mall through Sunday at noon, and the public can vote for the coveted People's Choice Award for $1.00 per vote. #ReachHigher
Friday 11/11 is a half day of school with a P.M. schedule (Periods 5-8). Dismissal time is 11:20 a.m. #ReachHigher
Good luck to our qualifying runners who will be competing tomorrow in the MHSAA Division 3 Cross Country Finals at the Michigan International Speedway. The boys will run at 10:10 a.m. and the girls will run at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $11 and purchased through GoFan.
MECHS Volleyball team is back in action this evening in the district final. Tickets must be purchased through GoFan. 7:00 p.m. at Beal City High School.
The National Honor Society will be hosting a Blood Drive on November 14th from 9:30AM-3:00PM. Students must be 16 years or older to participate. For a 16 year old, a parental consent form is required. All donors are required to show a photo ID. Please enter through the auditorium entrance for your appointment. To register please contact Emily Price (emily.price@merps.org) or Justin Wood (justin.wood@merps.org).
Congratulations to the Mustang Volleyball team on their victory advancing them to the second round of district play. They will play St. Louis tomorrow evening at Beal City High School. Go Mustangs!
Come support the Mustang Volleyball Team this evening in district play. Tickets for this event must be purchased through GoFan.
MECHS World History Classes would like to invite you to a Night at the Museum! Explore the history of the Medieval World through ten regional exhibits displaying artifacts that show the growth and interaction of human civilizations throughout the Medieval Period.
Come support the Mustang Cross Country team in postseason action, tomorrow at Shepherd. Tickets for this event will be available at the event - $7 – CASH (exact change appreciated).
Reminder, Friday (10/28) is a half day of school. Teachers will be engaging in curriculum development sessions. Dismissal Time is 11:20 a.m.
Congratulations to the Mustang football team on qualifying for the MHSAA playoffs! Fridays game will be at Millington HS at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this event must be purchased through GoFan.
At each step along their educational path, our students are encouraged to reach higher—expanding and developing their potential to succeed academically and in life. Today, the MECHS Class of 2023 was joined by advisors from MECHS, Delta, and Northwood to celebrate College Application Day. Students worked together to complete one college application, set up an FSA ID, and open a Parchment account. Thank you to Kelsi Jacobs, Meridian's College Advisor, for organizing the event!
This week is pink week! Pink items will be sold to students throughout the week and we will wear pink on Friday to show our support for breast cancer awareness. If you would like to make a donation to the American Cancer Society please contact Amy Boxey at amy.boxey@merps.org
