Monroe Center staff and students had perhaps the most exciting assembly ever. It was magical! Thanks to Winnebago Landfill, operated by Waste Connections, students were gifted 18 bicycles and we celebrated students that made incredible gains in their winter benchmarking results by awarding those bikes. Waste Connections also provided gifts for every staff member along with lunch and other surprises along the way. There was music from our 4th & 5th grade choir, other awards for teachers and students, laughter, appreciation, and even some tears. We cannot express in words our gratitude and how special Waste Connections made us feel today. Thank you so much!
about 4 hours ago, Deana Simpson
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Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXzJKyz8XunOWU18G4nwwArvdERiHNPC/view?usp=drive_link

about 17 hours ago, MCUSD223
These 3rd graders were definitely "One in a Million" as they performed this evening. They sang their hearts out. Thank you too all the families that joined us. 🎶🎙️🎤
2 days ago, Deana Simpson
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Winter under the sea... in the library? Yes please! 🌊✨

Highland Elementary Library celebrated the season with an “Under the Sea” theme — students checked out cozy break reads, enjoyed Mrs. Weir’s Monarch storytime featuring Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wild World, and giggled through Mo Willems’ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! 🐦🎅 We even closed with singing + sign language to “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” 🎶❤️
3 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🎉Can we get a round of applause for our readers? 👏

📚 Kamryn = 2,000,000+ words and counting! 🏆 Kaydin, Zoe, Mavis & Yasmin are rising fast, and our ¾‑ and ½‑million readers are powering through. The ¼‑million club grows every week — community reading vibes are strong. 💪

Find your next page-turner before break from the Meridian Jr. High Library?

Run out of pages over break...swing by Julia Hull Public Library in Stillman and keep those word counts climbing. 🤩📖

3 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Ready for a reading celebration! 🎉📚

Josephine has passed 4 MILLION words — WOW! 🚀 William, Samuel, Michael, Kyla, Hattie & Keegan keep the pace strong. 💪 Evelynn, Reid, Brextyn, Luna & Carter have hit 75% — so close! The half‑million group is about to burst through, and the quarter‑million club keeps growing.

Looking for books to read over break? Pop into the school library this week to load up — and families, don’t forget the Julia Hull Public Library in Stillman Valley for great check‑out options.

Which book will you curl up with over break? 💭📖

3 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🏀 Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams on earning 3rd place at this year’s Rt. 72 Conference Tournament! Both teams had outstanding seasons—great work, athletes and coaches!👏
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Holiday Dress Up Days at Monroe Center next week!
7 days ago, Deana Simpson
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The Meridian Jr High Student Council 8th graders presented some school improvement ideas this morning in Shark Tank Style to their Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, and Board President. The ideas were created by the entire Student Council during their Lock In. The 8th graders took those ideas and expanded on them. They did an amazing job and will be putting some incredible ideas to work, helping to inspire, uplift, and motivate our students and staff.
7 days ago, Micki Hoefle
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Extremely proud of our 4th and 5th grade choir! The holiday music was beautiful tonight. A special thank you to all of our directors for the time spent each Tuesday with these students. Lovely evening & music!
9 days ago, Deana Simpson
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Last call! ⏰Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY to shop Meridian Jr. High’s Scholastic Book Fair in person — we’re open all day until 3:00 PM. Can’t make it? No worries — online shopping remains open through Thursday, December 18th. 📚✨

9 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Last chance! 📚✨ The Meridian Jr. High Scholastic Book Fair in person ends Thursday, Dec 11 — online shopping stays open until Dec 18. Wrap up those last-minute gifts and support our school library! 🎁🙏💙
Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported the library — your purchases make a big difference!

10 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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📚✨ BIG UPDATE: Meridian Jr. High’s Million Word Reader is on fire! ✨📚
Huge congrats to our students — more and more are hitting reading milestones every week. Your hard work is paying off—keep turning those pages! 📖🔥
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Big smiles at Monroe Center School — Million-Word Reader UPDATE! 🎉📚

So proud of the growing number of students reaching the word wall. Special shout-out to Josephine for surpassing 4,000,000 words! 😱👏

Who will be next to hit 1 or 2 million? Who will join the Million-Word Reader wall? Know an MC student, encourage them to keep reading! 💛
10 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking a Head Custodian for our Stillman Valley High School . Please visit www.meridian223.org to apply!
11 days ago, Micki Hoefle
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📚✨ Meridian Jr. High Families — Our Scholastic Book Fair is OPEN! ✨📚

Literature classes are previewing the Fair and creating wish lists this week and early next — keep an eye out for your child’s list (a great gift idea!). Student in-person shopping: Friday, Dec. 5, and Monday–Thursday next week.

Book Fair Homepage Set up a Book Fair eWallet today so your child can shop cash-free and independently, and share the link with family and friends. Online orders over $35 ship free, and every purchase benefits our library.

Stop by the Cardinal Community Christmas this Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3–7 PM — we’ll be there! 🎄

Thank you for supporting the Meridian Jr. High Library.

14 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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15 days ago, MCUSD223
Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Paraprofessional to split between our High School and Jr High School. Please visit www.meridian223.org to apply!
15 days ago, Micki Hoefle
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Perfect timing for holiday gift giving! 🎁📚

Meridian Junior High School Scholastic Book Fair — December 5–11! Students will have time to shop during the school day, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to pick up books for holiday gifts. Families are welcome to preview selections and set up a secure Book Fair eWallet at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/meridianjuniorhighschool1 to streamline purchases.

Also, join us for the Cardinal Community Christmas on Sunday, December 7, from 3:00–7:00 PM. 🎄 Families and community members are welcome — bring a friend and celebrate with us!

We look forward to you joining us, and thank you for supporting student literacy! 😊

18 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Monroe Center School is kicking off 2026 with an author visit! 🎉

✨ As promised, we've rescheduled for Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026. Students will meet Mat Heagerty, creator of the graphic novel Lumberjackula.

📚Want a signed copy? Fill out the Google form to reserve your copy today! 🪵🧛‍♂️

18 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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