Meridian High School

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

1. Principal's Message
2. T-3 This Week
3. Sexual Health Education Curriculum Update
4. Vector Alert
5. Trojan Learning Center
6. Counselor Information
7. Senior Pictures for Yearbook
   
8. Senior Grad Ads
9. Hot Lunches for Next Week
   
10. National Holiday
    
11. Attendance Information
    
12. Bell Schedule
13. MHS Building Entrance
14. Meridian Class Booster Club Information
15. MHS Points of Contact

Students stayed home on Friday, Oct. 22 so our amazing MHS staff could work together to improve the learning experience for students. Through training, discussions, and collaborative planning, our staff worked together to build upon their skills so as to improve the learning environment in our classrooms and to provide additional resources to support students who might be struggling in their current classes.

The work continues when students return as MHS staff put into practice material from Friday and make adjustments to better meet the needs of their students. We will continue to work to make those improvements so our students have more opportunities for success.

Senate Bill 5395, passed by the State Legislature in 2020, requires that all schools provide comprehensive sexual health education.

Beginning in November, Meridian will form a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Curriculum Identification Task Force consisting of Meridian teachers, staff, and parents or guardians and community members. The task force will recommend curriculum and educational materials for sexual health instruction. Recommended materials will be in alignment with the requirements of Senate Bill 5395 and the needs of our community.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to provide input during the curriculum identification process.

Upcoming opportunities to provide input:

Overview Webinar: Oct. 28, 6:00pm

Families are invited to attend an overview of the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education requirements and our process for identifying materials. This overview will be held via Zoom in order to accommodate all interested families safely. Families will also have an opportunity to complete a survey and provide input for use by the curriculum review committee.

Link to join the Overview Webinar

Apply to serve as a member of the Curriculum Identification Task Force.

Parents/Guardians and High School Students are invited to apply to join the curriculum identification task force. More information and the task force application can be found on the Meridian Committee and Advisory Group Webpage. Applications are due November 1, 2021.

Vector Alert allows you to report an incident to MHS administration via text, email, web, or phone. To report an incident through Vector Alert, please go to the MHS homepage, click on the families and students tab and you will find Vector Alert in the drop down menu. It is helpful if incidents are reported immediately, so they can be handled in a timely manner.

Trojan Learning Center (TLC) is now available to support students!

TLC provides a quiet supported place for students to work on current assignments, catch up on missing assignments, or work on "Incompletes" from previous semesters.

TLC meets Monday-Thursday from 2:45-4:45.

* All students need to arrive by 2:45 to participate. If they arrive later, they need to have a note from the teacher they were with after school.

* All students sign in and sign out to track their attendance.

* Students taking the late bus home need to stay in TLC until 4:45 and then head out to catch the bus.

* Students driving themselves home or getting picked up can leave at other times.

Monday - Beef or Chicken Burger on WG Bun

Tuesday - Max Cheese Sticks/Caesar Salad

Wednesday - Mariner Hot Dogs and Fries

Thursday - Rice Bowl

Friday - Beef or Chicken Burger on WG Bun

National Pumpkin Day falls on October 26. Pumpkins are so much more than just a fun holiday accessory. Not only are they one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene (an antioxidant converted to vitamin A in the body), but pumpkins are loaded with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Try some on National Pumpkin Day (and of course have a little fun carving them).

Being present in class is vital to be successful in school. We want to encourage all of our students to be at school every day! If you are missing school, you are missing out on learning!

If your kids miss a day or even part of a day of school for whatever reason, please contact our attendance secretary, Mrs. McMains by either phone (360-318-2260) or email (tgmcmains@meridian.wednet.edu)with the reason for the absence. If they are going to miss because of an illness, please call or email in the morning and let us know! If there is a planned absence, please contact her and she will take care of notifying teachers. If she is unable to answer the phone right at that moment, please feel free to leave the information on her voicemail.

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 $75 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