📚 National School Librarian Day 📚
Today we recognize and thank our outstanding school librarians at Meridian CUSD #223. They play a vital role in supporting student learning, fostering a love of reading, and helping students navigate information in meaningful ways.
While this day falls during Spring Break, we hope they are enjoying a well-deserved break. We are grateful for the impact they make in our schools each day!
Today we recognize and thank our outstanding school librarians at Meridian CUSD #223. They play a vital role in supporting student learning, fostering a love of reading, and helping students navigate information in meaningful ways.
While this day falls during Spring Break, we hope they are enjoying a well-deserved break. We are grateful for the impact they make in our schools each day!
🍎 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 🍎
Today, we recognize and thank the incredible paraprofessionals of Meridian CUSD #223. Their support, patience, and commitment make a difference in our students' lives every single day.
While this falls during Spring Break, we hope they are enjoying a well-deserved break. We are grateful for all they do to support our students and staff throughout the year!
Today, we recognize and thank the incredible paraprofessionals of Meridian CUSD #223. Their support, patience, and commitment make a difference in our students' lives every single day.
While this falls during Spring Break, we hope they are enjoying a well-deserved break. We are grateful for all they do to support our students and staff throughout the year!
SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY PLANS = Handled! 🛼
Join us for a Meridian Elementary PTO Family Skate Event where The Rink is exclusively ours!
And it gets even better… your paid admission includes unlimited pizza, nachos, and soda, PLUS one free slushy! 🍕🥤
It’s the perfect low-key, high-fun way to ROLL into your Sunday. Whether you're a confident skater or just there for the snacks and smiles, everyone’s invited!
📅 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 9:00am-12:00pm
📍 The Rink at Pine Creek
💲 $15/person (only if skating and/or eating, otherwise free admission)
📝 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/2z2jyju3
A flyer will also be coming home with your child next week.
Come enjoy a private skate session, great music, delicious treats and quality family time.🛼🎶
SUNDAY PLANS = Handled! 🛼
Join us for a Meridian Elementary PTO Family Skate Event where The Rink is exclusively ours!
And it gets even better… your paid admission includes unlimited pizza, nachos, and soda, PLUS one free slushy! 🍕🥤
It’s the perfect low-key, high-fun way to ROLL into your Sunday. Whether you're a confident skater or just there for the snacks and smiles, everyone’s invited!
📅 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 9:00am-12:00pm
📍 The Rink at Pine Creek
💲 $15/person (only if skating and/or eating, otherwise free admission)
📝 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/2z2jyju3
A flyer will also be coming home with your child next week.
Come enjoy a private skate session, great music, delicious treats and quality family time.🛼🎶
Highland is excited to offer the opportunity for students and families to order a 2026 Leadership Day shirt! Please follow this link to purchase. All orders are due April 8, 2026, in order to have them by April 23, 2026.
https://thejtdesigns.com/products/leadership-day-2025
https://thejtdesigns.com/products/leadership-day-2025
Highland has been busy learning and having fun! From celebrations, first grade 'moo'sical, dancing, 2nd grade making candy, and everyone learning......HES is the best!
FINAL REMINDER: Highland Elementary, Monroe Center & Meridian Jr. High -- Before we “roll” out for Spring Break, let’s make sure your library account is in tip-top shape!
Disney, our 4th graders, along with Mrs. Zern, our music teacher, never disappoint. Fan favorites from Disney present and past we're enjoyed by everyone. Excellent concert tonight 4th grade!! Well done😉🎤🎙️
SVHS Juniors and Seniors,
Prom tickets are on sale this week during lunch, as well as before and after school in the office. Tickets are $55 each and can be purchased with cash or check (made out to Meridian CUSD 223). Ticket sales will continue after Spring Break.
Prom tickets are on sale this week during lunch, as well as before and after school in the office. Tickets are $55 each and can be purchased with cash or check (made out to Meridian CUSD 223). Ticket sales will continue after Spring Break.
TONIGHT!
🍔 Dinner and a Show 🎶
It’s another Dine Around Town Event!
🗓️ Date: March 25, 2026
⏱️ Time: Before or after the 4th and 5th grade musical (musical begins at 5:30pm)
📍 Location: Royal Blue
A portion of the evenings sales go directly to the Meridian Elementary PTO. Don’t worry about dinner and let Royal Blue do the cooking!
🍔 Dinner and a Show 🎶
It’s another Dine Around Town Event!
🗓️ Date: March 25, 2026
⏱️ Time: Before or after the 4th and 5th grade musical (musical begins at 5:30pm)
📍 Location: Royal Blue
A portion of the evenings sales go directly to the Meridian Elementary PTO. Don’t worry about dinner and let Royal Blue do the cooking!
Highland Elementary, Monroe Center & Meridian Jr. High -- Before we “roll” out for Spring Break, let’s make sure your library account is in tip-top shape!
Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking an ANTICIPATED Speech and Language Pathologist for the 26-27 school year. Please visit www.meridian223.org to apply!
Support Local!
🍔 Dinner and a Show 🎶
It’s another Dine Around Town Event!
🗓️ Date: March 25, 2026
⏱️ Time: Before or after the 4th and 5th grade musical (musical begins at 5:30pm)
📍 Location: Royal Blue
A portion of the evening's sales goes directly to the Meridian Elementary PTO. Don’t worry about dinner and let Royal Blue do the cooking!
🍔 Dinner and a Show 🎶
It’s another Dine Around Town Event!
🗓️ Date: March 25, 2026
⏱️ Time: Before or after the 4th and 5th grade musical (musical begins at 5:30pm)
📍 Location: Royal Blue
A portion of the evening's sales goes directly to the Meridian Elementary PTO. Don’t worry about dinner and let Royal Blue do the cooking!
Highland Elementary, Monroe Center & Meridian Jr. High -- Before we “roll” out for Spring Break, let’s make sure your library account is in tip-top shape!
Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for the Meridian Jr High School. Please visit our website to apply - www.meridian223.org
Don’t forget to get your sign-ups in for the Meridian Elementary PTO’s 🪐✨SOMEONE SPECIAL DANCE✨🪐 by Tomorrow, Friday, March 20th!
The Dances will take place on Friday, 4/17, for Boys & Saturday, 4/18, for Girls. This event is open to all PreK through 5th grade students.
It’s always a fun time, and we hope to see you there!
The Dances will take place on Friday, 4/17, for Boys & Saturday, 4/18, for Girls. This event is open to all PreK through 5th grade students.
It’s always a fun time, and we hope to see you there!
📢 Ogle County residents—we want to hear from you!
Your input will help shape the future of transportation in our community. 🚗🚌🚲What is working, and what could be improved?
👉 Take the survey today:
https://www.research.net/r/OgleCountyTransportation
Have questions? Email ihood@niu.edu
Your input will help shape the future of transportation in our community. 🚗🚌🚲What is working, and what could be improved?
👉 Take the survey today:
https://www.research.net/r/OgleCountyTransportation
Have questions? Email ihood@niu.edu
Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking a Building and Grounds Director. Please visit our website to apply - www.meridian223.org
🚨 IMPORTANT WEATHER ALERT: SCHOOL CANCELED 🚨
Due to the severe weather forecast, all schools in Meridian CUSD 223 will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, March 16th. ❄️⛈️
Please take note of the following updates:
No Activities: All extracurricular activities, practices, and events scheduled for Monday are canceled.
Calendar Change: To make up for this day, the last day of school is now scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th. This will be an early release day. 🗓️
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Please stay safe and warm!
Due to the severe weather forecast, all schools in Meridian CUSD 223 will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, March 16th. ❄️⛈️
Please take note of the following updates:
No Activities: All extracurricular activities, practices, and events scheduled for Monday are canceled.
Calendar Change: To make up for this day, the last day of school is now scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th. This will be an early release day. 🗓️
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Please stay safe and warm!
