Meridian High School

“To inspire and challenge active learners to positively impact a changing world.”

1. Principal's Message
2. No School Monday
3. T-3 Next Week
4. Bell Schedule
5. Scheduling a Conference
6. Counselor Information
7. School Breakfast and Lunch Information
8. Hot Lunch Menu for Next Week
9. Students Driving To School
10. Picture Retake Day
11. National Holiday
    
12. MHS Building Entrance
13. Bus Routes
14. Meridian Class Booster Club Information
15. MHS Points of Contact

It is amazing the energy students bring to campus at the start of each year. We are so excited to see them again in our classes, walking the halls, and hanging out at lunch. We have such awesome students. In these first few days, we can see their kindness as they help students they don't know, their patience as others might be walking a little slower as they look for their class, and the way they pick up after themselves after eating lunch. (Yes, they do know how to do that.)

Thank you for supporting these efforts at home, for encouraging them, and for letting us partner with you in their time here at MHS. We are so lucky to have them as our students and to work with you while they attend our school. We are going to have a fantastic year.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Go Trojans!

Derek O. Forbes

T-3 this week will be replaced by Homeroom. During the scheduled T-3 time, students are to attend their Homeroom class. Students will be preparing for their upcoming fall conferences.

Meridian High School will be on an early release schedule so fall conferences can take place on September 14th, 15th, and 16th. Student-led conferences will primarily focus on your student sharing about themselves (strengths, areas of focus, goals for the semester). There will also be an opportunity for the school to share some information on ways we are supporting students in the classroom and also learn from you on ways to help your student at school.

Parent/Guardians can go into their Skyward account to schedule a conference with their student's Homeroom teacher on the either one of those afternoons or the evening of the 14th.

Below are three different ways to review instructions for setting up your conference. There is a video, a tip sheet, and an instruction packet for you to use. Please sign up for a conference this evening. The earlier you schedule your conference the more times available to pick from in the Scheduler.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs2WKxHtAfc&authuser=0

The breakfast and lunch provided by the Meridian School District is free to all students. All meals are served in the kitchen area, which is located across from the auditorium. Students are welcome to swing by and pick up breakfast in the mornings before school and/or grab a hot lunch at lunchtime.

Tuesday - Rice Bowl

Wednesday - Mariner Hot Dog and Fries

Thursday - Beef or Chicken Burger on WG Bun

Friday - Max Cheese Sticks, Caesar Salad

This year we are asking students that plan on driving to school to register their cars. This will help us when a situation arises and we need a car moved, if lights are left on in a car, etc. Students can pick up a registration form in the office. The student will need the following information to complete the registration form - Name, License Number, Make/Model of Vehicle, Vehicle Color and Vehicle License Number. (This information will need to be provided for every vehicle that the student plans on driving.)

Vehicle Registration forms can be picked up and returned to Mrs. Gookstetter in the office.

Picture Retake Day will be October 8th, 2021. More information will be available as the day gets closer.

On September 11, Patriot Day gives all of us time to reflect on the devastating terror attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives. The bravery of American citizens and uniformed personnel in the face of one of the world’s most terrible terrorist attacks is remembered on Patriot Day. On Patriot Day, U.S. flags are lowered halfway, and there is a country-wide moment of silence at 8:46 am (Eastern Daylight Time), which is when the first plane crashed into one of the Twin Towers. Although the attacks were in the U.S., Patriot Day is recognized worldwide as the news devastated and impacted people all over.

The MHS office is open 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. To enter the building, you will need to go to the door by the auditorium. The doors to the main building will be open form 7:30am-8:00am every morning. The doors will be locked at 8:00am and unlocked again at 2:30pm. There will be someone stationed at the door to help students and families upon their arrival at school during school hours.

Hey senior parents, get connected to other parents in this grade by joining the Facebook Group "Meridian High School Class of 2022." Also, for upcoming announcements pertaining to the class of 2022, please email meridianhs2022@gmail.com and include the following information:

Your Name:

Seniors Name:

Email:

Phone Number

Please help support this year’s graduating class fundraise for graduation & a senior trip. They are selling amazing NubaySoft D-Luxe blankets. Use your Meridian Blanket at home, at the park or at the game and show your great Meridian spirit. They are $65 and you can reserve yours here: https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/meridiantrojans/home

Derek Forbes, Principal: dforbes@meridian.wednet.edu

Andy Donahue, Assistant Principal: adonahue@meridian.wednet.edu

Cheryl McBride, Counselor A-J: cmcbride@meridian.wednet.edu

Don McMains, Counselor K-Z: dmcmains@meridian.wednet.edu

Tami McMains, Attendance: tgmcmains@meridian.wednet.edu

Robin Brinkman, Registration: rbrinkman@meridian.wednet.edu

Chromebook Tech Support: chromebook@meridian.wednet.edu

Website-www.meridian.wednet.edu/mhs

The homepage has access to recent news.

Meridian School District on Social Media

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/meridianschooldistrict505/

Instagram: @meridianschooldistrict505

Twitter: @meridian505

The Meridian School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX, ADA, and Compliance Coordinator (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) Kurt Harvill, Director of Personnel, 214 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham WA 98226. 360-398-7111. Section 504 questions

Did you know that school bus route information and times are located on Skyward? School bus route information for the 2021-2022 school year will be available on Skyward beginning August 23rd, 2021. The information is located under the Busing tab. Under this tab you will find your student's route number and the time of their pick up and drop off. If you notice that your student's stop is incorrect or if your student doesn't need bus transportation to and from school, please contact the Transportation Department at 360-318-2172 with the changes that need to be made.