SVHS Cheerleaders Headed to State
Congratulations to the SVHS Cheerleaders who finished 3rd in competition at Belvidere last weekend. Finishing 3rd made them eligible to compete at State this weekend. On Friday, Feb. 3, the Stillman cheerleaders will perform at 12:55 at . . . read more
Special Thanks to Meridian 3rd Graders
Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 is proud to have received a letter thanking third grade students. These students recently sent letters to Marines overseas thanking them for their service. Attached below you can find the letter thanking our . . . read more
Meridian CUSD #223 Wins Federal PEP Grant
Meridian CUSD #223 Wins Federal PEP Grant The Cardinal Flight to Fitness The Meridian School District is one of 76 sites in the nation, and only 3 in the state of Illinois, to be chosen as a recipient of the Carol M. White Physical . . . read more
SVHS Bleacher Survey
The Meridian CUSD #223 bleacher committee has been working hard discussing and analyzing the seating capabilities of our facilities. We have had two very productive meetings and would like to collect input from parents, fans and . . . read more
Congratulations to Olivia Peterson and Kenny Dietz
Congratulations to Olivia Peterson for being selected to the 2012 Illinois All-State Choir! She will perform with other high school choral students at the All-State Music Festival, sponsored by the Illinois Music Educators Association, . . . read more
Stillman Swimmers Advance To State
The Byron Coop Swim Team which is made up of athletes from many surrounding schools, won the IHSA Sectional Title. Three Stillman Valley athletes qualified for the state meet as part of the Coop team: Bridgette Bowen - 200 Free Relay . . . read more
SVHS Football Defeats Sandwich
The Cardinal Football team kept things rolling this past weekend, with a great victory over the Sandwich Indians. The Cardinals advance to the Semi-Final game to play the Richmond-Burton Rockets. The game will be played at 2:00 PM . . . read more
School Board Sensing Session Dates
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Stillman Valley High School Fall Play
The Stillman Valley High School and its cast of 40 will be performing "How to Screw Up Your College Interview" on November 4th at 7 p.m., November 5th at 7 p.m., and November 6th at 2 p.m. This is a hilarious play depicting the plight of . . . read more
Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 Awarded P.E.P. Grant
Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 is one of 76 sites in the nation, and only 3 in the state of Illinois, to be chosen as a recipient of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant. This grant will provide resources for the district to . . . read more
SVHS Boys Soccer Season
Meridian C.U.S.D. #223 would like to congratulate the Stillman Valley Boys Soccer team whos season ended with a record of 22-2. They were undefeated Big Northern Conference West Division champions, Regional Champions, and Sectional . . . read more
Monroe Center School Principal
The Board of Education of Meridian CUSD#223 is delighted to announce that on Thursday, August 11th, at its regular School Board meeting, Leslie Showers was hired as the new Principal of Monroe Center School. Ms. Showers has been in the . . . read more
Asst. Principal of Meridian Jr. High School
The Board of Education of Meridian CUSD#223 is delighted to announce that on Thursday, August 11th, at its regular School Board meeting, Thomas Gaudreau was hired as the new Asst. Principal of Meridian Jr High School. Mr. Gaudreau has 5 . . . read more
SVHS earns national academic recognition
Listed among best 2,000 high schools in United States
Stillman Valley High School is listed among the elite 2011 ranking of America’s top 2,000 high schools according to The Washington Post and Newsweek Magazine. The list places Stillman Valley High School in the top 6 percent of 27,500 public . . . read more
SVHS principal earns award
Michael Mandzen named IPA Northwest Principal of Year
Michael Mandzen, Stillman Valley High School Principal, was recently named the Illinois Association of Principals ((IPA) Northwest Region Secondary Principal of the Year. Mr. Mandzen's unanimous selection was due to his . . . read more
Board Selects Ray and Associates, Inc. to assist in superintendent search process
At a special board meeting held on Wednesday, March 30 th , the Meridian School Board selected Ray and Associates, Inc. out of Cedar Rapids , Iowa to serve as consultants in the hiring process for the District’s next superintendent. The . . . read more
Board Recognizes Class of 2011 Illinois State Scholars
15 seniors earn designation
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 the Meridian School Board formally recognized 15 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2011 Illinois State Scholar. Only the top 10% of the state’s approximate . . . read more
Board Reviews MJH/SVHS School Improvement Plans
At its regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2010, the Meridian School Board reviewed the School Improvement Plans for Meridian Junior High School and Stillman Valley High School. Mr. Bill Davidson, MJH Principal, and Michael . . . read more
Board Hosts Community Meeting on District Finances
Approximately 60 community members attend
On Thursday, November 4, 2010, the Meridian School Board hosted a community meeting at Highland School to review the District's financial situation. This meeting was a follow up from a similar meeting held last April. With the . . . read more
Board Reviews 2010 District Report Card
Status of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) also reviewed
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 28th, the Meridian School Board reviewed the 2010 District Report Card provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. The report card includes information on student achievement, . . . read more
Board to Hold Community Meeting on Thursday, November 4
Topic is status of District's finances
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board will host a meeting open to all community members focusing on the topic of the District’s finances on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Highland multi-purpose room. Due to potential . . . read more
2011 Meridian School Board Election Schedule
Three seats open for April 5, 2011 election
Nominating petitions for three board positions in the Meridian Community Unit 223 School District are now available at the superintendent’s office at 207 West Main Street, Stillman Valley, IL. The first day that prospective candidates . . . read more
Meridian Earns 2010 SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award
One of only 81 Illinois school districts recognized
Once again, Meridian CUSD #223 earned the SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award for educational excellence. The award was received by only 81 school districts in Illinois out of 869. The award recognizes school districts whose student . . . read more
Meridian FY 2011 Budget Placed on Display
Budget hearing scheduled for September 23, 2010
The Meridian CUSD #223 Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget was placed on display at the School Board's regularly scheduled meeting held on Thursday, August 12, 2010. The FY 2011 budget hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 2010. . . . read more
Diane Griffith and Jean Welker retire from Meridian CUSD #223
70 Combined years of service to District
Elementary teachers Mrs. Diane Griffith and Mrs. Jean Welker have retired from the Meridian School District. Mrs. Griffith taught for 35.5 years and Mrs. Welker for 34.5 years. They both finished their careers teaching at Highland . . . read more
May 27, 2010 Board Meeting to be held at SVHS MP Room
Due to retirement dinner and scheduled presentation
The regularly scheduled May 27, 2010 board meeting will be held at the Stillman Valley High School multi-purpose room. The meeting is being held at the high school due to the retirement dinner recognizing Mrs. Diane Griffith and Mrs. . . . read more
Board Recognizes 2009-2010 SVHS IMEA All-State Music Students
Four students earn prestigious award
At its regularly scheduled board meeting on April 22, 2010, the Meridian School Board recognized four Stillman Valley High School music students who earned the designation as 2009-2010 Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State. . . . read more
2010-2011 School Calendar
First day of student attendance scheduled for August 18
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved the 2010-2011 school year calendar. The calendar was developed to provided consistency with the Byron and Oregon School Districts because of the significant number of shared courses at the . . . read more
Board Recognizes Class of 2010 Illinois State Scholars
20 Seniors Earn Designation
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2010 the Meridian School Board formally recognized 20 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2010 Illinois State Scholar. Only the top 10% of the state’s . . . read more
Board Votes to Appeal PTAB Decision
Ruling could result in $250,000 loss to District
At its regularly scheduled meeting on January 14, 2010, the Meridian School voted to appeal the recent decision of the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) to reduce the 2003 assessed value of the Veolia Landfill in Davis Junction. . . . read more
District Transportation Director Named
The Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education recently approved the hire of Mrs. Sandra Baker to fill the Director of Transportation vacancy. Mrs. Baker has over 30 years of experience in the pupil transportation industry. She started . . . read more
Board Presented Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Financial Report
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2009 the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board was presented the Fiscal Year (F9) 2009 audit by Curt Kleckler, representing the Certified Public Accounting firm of Sikich.. The . . . read more
Board Hosts Fourth Community Focus Group Session
30 Community Members Particpate to Discuss Transportation
On Wednesday, October 28th the Meridian School Board conducted its fourth community focus group session at Stillman Valley High School. The purpose of the session was to solicit feedback from community members regarding their . . . read more
Board Sponsored Community Focus Group Scheduled
Wednesday, October 28 at SVHS at 7:00 p.m.
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board will host its fourth community focus group session on Wednesday, October 28 at Stillman Valley High School at 7:00 p-.m. in the multi-purpose room. The purpose of the focus group is for the School Board . . . read more
Board Approves Administrative Procedures for Extracurricular Drug Testing
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 22, the Meridian School Board approved administrative procedures for drug/steroid testing. The procedures are designed to support the Board's desire to establish policies and . . . read more
Board Places Policy Manual on Display
Scheduled to be adopted at October 22 meeting
After several months of working with a consultant from the
Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Meridian School
Board completed an extensive policy customization process and
placed the manual on display at its regularly . . .
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Meridian 2009-2010 5th Day Enrollment
Decrease of 29 students from 08-09
At its regularly scheduled board meeting on August 23, 2009, the Meridian School Board reviewed 5th day attendance for the 2009-2010 school year. Over all, the District enrollment showed a 29 student decrease. The Board will . . . read more
H1N1 Influenza Virus Update
Includes letter from Illinois State Board of Education
Meridian CUSD #223 is beginning preparation for the influenza season and the H1N1 influenza virus., which is expected to begin in the fall and lasts until spring. Attached is a letter from the Illinois State Board of Education . . . read more
Meridian #223 Ready to Begin 2009-2010 School Year
First day of student attendance is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18
Meridian CUSD #223 is preparing for the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. Teachers' Institute Days are scheduled for Friday, August 14 and Monday, August 17. The first day of student attendance is scheduled for Tuesday, . . . read more
Meridian CUSD #223 2008 Property Tax
Rate increase due property purchase
Public school property taxes are typically the largest part of the total property tax bill in most communities; and the Meridian School District is no exception. This past tax year, the Meridian CUSD #223 property tax rate was $4.93 per . . . read more
Meridian Earns SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award
One of 68 Illinois School Districts Recognized
Once again, Meridian CUSD #223 earned the SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award for educational excellence. The award was received by only 68 school districts in Illinois out of 868. The award recognizes school districts whose student . . . read more
Board Appoints Jagielski for Vacant Board Seat
3 Candidates Interview for Seat
At a special meeting held on Thursday, May 7th, the Meridian School Board interviewed three candidates to fill the open board seat previously held by Mr. Tim King. Prior to the interviews, the Board established criteria for the content of . . . read more
Meridian Junior High/Monroe Center Updates
Confessions to both MJH and MC "Copycat" Threats
On Thursday, May 7, a Meridian Junior High School student admitted to the "copycat" writing on the wall in the boys' restroom at MJH, which reflected a similar kind of threat that was discovered at Stillman Valley High School on Monday. . . . read more
Meridian Board Conducts Organizational Meeting
Bob Mellon and Steve Pierce seated as new board members
The Meridian School Board conducted its Organization Meeting on April 23, 2009 during its regularly scheduled meeting. Newly elected Board Members Bob Mellon and Steve Pierce, in addition to incumbent members Ron Steenken and Kevin . . . read more
Board Hosts 3rd Community Focus Group Session
Over 40 Community Members Participate
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board hosted its third community focus group session on Monday, April 13th at Stillman Valley High School. The purpose of the of the focus group was for the School Board to gain a better understanding of the . . . read more
School Board Election Results
State must certify results to make final
The preliminary results from the Ogle and Winnebago County Clerk's offices have been released with the following vote total. It is anticipated that the state will have the results certified by the fourth week in April. . . . read more
Board Approves 2009-2010 Calendar
First Day of Student Attendance Scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2009 the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved the 2009-2010 school year calendar. The calendar was developed in conjunction with the Byron and Oregon School Districts . . . read more
Board Reviews Updated Enrollment Projection Study
Report to assist in facility planning
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2009, the Meridian School Board reviewed a recent updated report regarding the District's student enrollment projections. The initial study was provided in August of 2006 by . . . read more
Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Byron Withdrawal from OCEC
Educational programming and finances would be negatively impacted
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009, the Meridian School Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Byron School District's intended withdrawal from the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC). . . . read more
Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Byron Withdrawal from OCEC
Student programming and finances would be negatively impacted
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 26, 2009, the Meridian School Board adopted a formal resolution opposing the Byron School District's withdrawal from the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC). Byron's withdrawal . . . read more
Letter from the Superintendent Regarding Friday's Incident at Highland
The following letter is from Meridian CUSD #223 Superintendent Bob Prusator provided as a follow up to the incident that occurred at Highland School last Friday. Click here for Superintendent's Letter read more
2009 Meridian School Board Election Candidates Set
Four Seats Open
Five candidates will seek four seats on the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board in the April 7th election. In the Meridian School District, there can be no more than three Board Members representing any one township. The five . . . read more
School Cancellation Process Due to Inclement Weather
The Meridian School District has established processes to determine school closing/early dismissals during inclement weather. Although the District takes into account several components in making a determination, it is ultimately each . . . read more
Board Hosts Community Focus Group Session
Over 40 Community Members Participate on October 20th
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board hosted its second community focus group session on Monday, October 20th at Stillman Valley High School. The purpose of the of the focus group was for the School Board to gain a better understanding of . . . read more
District Purchases Property South of SVHS Campus
148 Acres Provides Options for Future Facility Needs
The Meridian School District recently completed the purchase of
148 acres south of the Stillman Valley High School campus.
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board spent the past several
months completing the various steps to complete the . . .
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School Board Reviews 2008 District Report Card
Annual ISBE Report Card
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2008, the Meridian School Board spent extensive time reviewing the 2008 state report card for the School District. The report card contains information on the District's . . . read more
School Board Hosting Community Focus Group
Additional Participants needed for October 20th Session
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board is hosting a Community Focus
Group Session on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Stillman Valley
High School. Board members and administrators have invited
approximately 70 community members to . . .
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School Board Passes Resolution for Issuance of Working Cash Bonds
Bond will be used to purchase property south of SVHS campus
At its regularly scheduled meeting on October 9th, 2008, the
Meridian School Board approved a resolution to issue $2.15 million
in Working Cash Fund Bonds for the purpose of purchasing nearly 148
acres adjacent to the Stillman Valley High . . .
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September 30 Fall Housing Report Shows Increased Enrollment
Enrollment increases by 42 students from last year
The 2008 Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) September 30
Fall Housing Report shows the District's enrollment increasing by
forty-two students from the 2007 report, which represents a 2.15%
increase. Last year, the District's . . .
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Meridian CUSD #223 Earns Bright Star Award
One of 82 Districts Recognized in Illinois
Once again, Meridian CUSD #223 earned the SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award for educational excellence. The award was received by only 82 school districts in Illinois out of 871. The award recognizes school districts whose student . . . read more
Board Recognizes SVHS FFA Degree Recipients
7 students earn state and national degrees
At its regularly scheduled meeting on May 22, 2008, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board recognized seven Stillman Valley High School Students for earning special Future Farmer of America (FFA) degrees. FFA advisor Jay Williams . . . read more
Community Focus Group Feedback
Responses from April 3rd session
On April 3, 2008 the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board conducted a
focus group session for the purpose of receiving feedback from
community members on the school district. The School Board
has reviewed the feedback. Additionally, . . .
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Board recognizes SVHS State Championship Chess Team
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 24, 2011, the Meridian School Board recognized the Stillman Valley High School Chess team for winning the ICCA Division 1A State Chess Championship held in Peoria, IL on February 11 and 12. . . . read more
Board Considers 2006-2007 Calendar
The Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education is currently reviewing
considerations for the 2006-2007 calendar. One of the
important goals is to adopt a calendar that allows Stillman Valley
High School to finish the first semester before . . .
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Board Hears Response to Intervention (RTI) Presentation
On Thursday, January 12, 2006, Mike Noble, Director of the Ogle County Education Cooperative (OCEC) provided the Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education with information regarding a new model of intervention for at-risk students that is . . . read more
Board Passes Impact Fee Resolution
Due to increased enrollment resulting from new developments
At its regularly scheduled October 27, 2005 meeting, the
Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education passed a resolution directing
the superintendent to pursue a modification in the current Ogle
County School Land Dedication (Impact Fee) . . .
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District Enrollment Increases
1,895 students enrolled on September 30th
For the fourth time in the past seven years, the district
enrollment increased by more than 4.5%. The increase of 96 students
(5.34%) from September 30, 2004 to September 30, 2005 was the
largest increase in number and percent going . . .
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Meridian Schools Report Cards Now Available
Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases report cards for all of the state's school districts and schools. The report cards for each of Meridian CUSD #223's schools are available at the links below as well as on . . . read more
Onyx Assessment Upheld by Ogle County Board of Review
Decision significant for district finances and local property owners
On Wednesday, January 18, 2006, the Ogle County Board of Review
heard the assessment appeal filed by Onyx, Inc.for the Orchard
Hills Landfill located in Davis Junction, IL. After hearing
testimony from legal counsel representing . . .
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SVHS Conducts Search for Illegal Drugs
Several County K-9 Units Assist
On Friday, December 9th, the Ogle County K-9 unit with
assistance from K-9 units from other counties conducted a search of
Stillman Valley High School for illegal drugs utilizing specially
trained dogs. The search began at . . .
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