🎉 For the 4th year in a row, Meridian CUSD #223 is officially Great Place to Work-Certified™! 🙌

We’re proud of prioritizing our people, focusing on wellness, growth, and belonging, which come first. Thank you to our incredible team for making Meridian a place where purpose drives us every day.
4 days ago, Heather Alderks
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🎉¡La Feria del Libro Scholastic llega a la Escuela Primaria Highland el 21 y 24 de octubre! 📚 ¡Prepárense para sumergirse en un mundo de libros! Esta semana, los estudiantes traerán a casa folletos de la Feria del Libro, ¡así que exploren juntos! 🌟

💳 ¡No olvides crear una billetera electrónica para la Feria del Libro para tu hijo/a! Es una forma fácil y sin efectivo de comprar por su cuenta. ¡Además, familiares y amigos pueden contribuir! 🙌 Empieza aquí: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

💖 ¿Quieres apoyar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda para comprar libros? ¡Nuestro programa de donaciones está abierto a todos! Más información: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
5 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🎉 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary on October 21st & 24th! 📚 Get ready to dive into a world of books! This week, students are bringing home Book Fair flyers, so start exploring together! 🌟

💳 Don’t forget to create a Book Fair eWallet for your child! It's an easy and cash-free way for them to shop independently. Plus, family and friends can contribute! 🙌 Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

💖 Want to support students who need help buying books? Our giving program is open to everyone! 🌍 Businesses, organizations, and alumni can help too! Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3


5 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🎉 Fundraiser Alert! 🎉
MJHS PE has kicked off a fundraiser to replace our old and broken equipment! Students who are participating have uploaded contact info (all confidential and never shared) and can continue to add more as the fundraiser goes on.

We’d love your help! 🙌
You can support by donating or simply sharing the fundraiser link. Every bit helps us give our students the best PE experience possible. Quality equipment—like nets, volleyballs, basketballs, and rackets—makes a huge difference in class.

💬 Have questions? Reach out to Mr. McDevitt or Mr. Zambrovitz, or talk to your student!

Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting our MJHS PE program! ❤️

👉 Donate or Share Here

5 days ago, TARA JEPSEN

Get ready for some spooky fun! 🎃👻

The Meridian Elementary PTO presents its annual Trunk or Treat event! Join us for a great time supporting the school.

📅 When: Saturday, October 18th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Highland School

Here's the plan:
Trunks: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Costume Contest: 1:30 PM (start prepping those amazing costumes!)
Trunk Winners Announced: 1:45 PM

Plus, enjoy:
VENDORS: Kona Ice 🍧, Unicorn Fluff, and Elevated Sips (A portion of sales goes back to the PTO!)
Face Painting
Prizes
Inflatable Games

Have questions? Contact Caroline Jackson at 815-721-7191.

(Note: There will be no public bathrooms available. Sorry for any inconvenience!)

6 days ago, Heather Alderks
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This week the hallways have been full of energy and spirit! Check out a few photos of the creative ways students have celebrated Spirit Week! Go Cardinals!

Have a great long weekend!
10 days ago, MJHS
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Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! RESERVE LA FECHA para21 y 23 de octubre y prepare a su lector para que elija sus propios libros! Comiencen a explorar juntos.

Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad!

Comience a https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

10 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 21 & October 23 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
10 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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📸 MJHS Sports Picture Day!
Sports pictures for Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, and the Academic Team will be taken after school on Wednesday, October 15th!

Order your photos online at 👉 inter-state.com/order
using code 0270NFA.
10 days ago, TARA JEPSEN
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Mrs. Fore's 7th grade ELA class put the new Stem room at MJHS to excellent use today, collaborating in small groups to give peer feedback and edit their work.
12 days ago, MJHS
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Dear Meridian 223 Families,
SAVE the DATE! Highland is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Click the link below for more details.

LINK: Highland Book Fair Homepage

13 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🌟 Huge shoutout to our Meridian Jr. High students who are crushing the Million Word Reader Challenge! 📚✨ We're celebrating milestones at 250,000, 500,000, 750,000, and even over 1,000,000 words read! 🎉 We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! 📖✨
13 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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3 Students read 755,000 words
4 Students read 250,000
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5 Students read 250,000

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible students at Monroe Center School for reaching amazing Million Word Reader milestones! 📚 From 250,000 words to a whopping 2 million, your hard work is inspiring! 🌟 We can't wait to see who will join this elite group next! 🏆✨

13 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🏐Congratulations to our MJHS 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams on wrapping up their season this weekend at the Rt. 72 Conference Tournament in Oregon! Our 8th grade girls earned 4th place, and our 7th grade girls finished 5th. Great job, Cardinals!
14 days ago, TARA JEPSEN
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Spirit week this week as we approach the big homecoming game Friday night "Go Cards". All information went out in the parent newsletter Friday for Monroe Center, but just to be safe, we wanted to share out!
14 days ago, Deana Simpson
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Meridian Families,
Highland Elementary School is preparing to host their annual Scholastic Book Fair! This is a perfect time to start or grow your family's home library.

For more details and to create your eWallet, visit our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
18 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Thank you, Lucas, for helping us kick off Challenge #2 for One Book One School. Your reading nook looks like a great one.
Week 2: This week, get to know Vita and the characters in the book. Consider your team and imagine if you could choose a team of four people to accompany you on an adventure. Who would you select and why?

This past weekend, we witnessed a fantastic team coming together with the Village of Stillman Valley, the Meridian School District, Fire Departments from all over, and many wonderful groups that contributed to a very successful Fall Festival. Thank you so much! That was teamwork! They say teamwork makes the dreamwork!

MC Students, feel free to draw a picture or write a story about your great team of 4, and we'll hang them in the hallway this coming week.
18 days ago, Deana Simpson
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Remington and Hattie, from third grade, took a moment to demonstrate their leadership by joining Mrs. Simpson in a video to share with parents how to play Blast Off from Bridges Math Workplaces. They did a great job and earned a book from the vending machine. Way to go you two!!
19 days ago, Deana Simpson
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🏀 Last Call for MJHS Boys Basketball Registration!

Practice kicks off next week for boys in 6th–8th grade!
Check last Friday's Cardinal Chronicle for specific practice times by grade level.

📅 Spiritwear orders are due by Wednesday, October 1st — don’t miss out!

✅ Register now at: https://schools.snap.app/StillmanValley

Let’s get ready for a great season! Go Cardinals! 🏀🔥
21 days ago, TARA JEPSEN
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