Meridian Community Unit School District #223

Fourth and fifth graders from Monroe Center Grade School were able to experience AG Awareness Day 🌽🚜🐄🐑🥩💦🌻out at the Ogle County Fairgrounds with Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom. This past Friday, students were able to have opportunities to see and learn how agriculture across our state and our country impact our lives. Thank you so much to Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom teams for all you do in our schools for our students and outside our four walls.

The reading adventure continues. In the reading zone. Way to go Ella and Beaux📖📘📚.

With 4th and 5th grades away on a field trip, several staff members (Judy, Maria, Barbara, Danny, and Sofia) were able to join Mr. Johnson's 3I PE. What a fun way to engage concepts of movement, communication, and non-locomotor skills. How many people remember this from their childhood?

We are loving as students continue to share their reading nooks and forts with us at MC. Looking forward to seeing where staff reads next week. Today we have Peyton and John sharing their cozy reading spaces!

The photos of reading forts and favorite places to read are starting to roll in at Monroe Center! Cal, Trey, and Emerson all have fantastic set ups to read along with us! bring in or send your photos to us at school and we'll share! Getting amped up and ready to read!

Mrs. Simpson promised the Monroe Center students that she'd share her reading nook on social media this evening. This is her favorite place to read. 📚📘📖 We hope that as we get ready for the One Book One School arrival that our families can create their own reading fort, nook, or favorite place to read and post here with us. Join in the fun as we get ready to read as one big family!

Eddie was s great example of leadership in solving a problem for a few other students at Monroe Center. Thank you and well done!

Winners of our One Book One School mystery reveal. Those that figured out the book with the clues given all won't prizes! Congratulations!

Students in Mrs. Embertson's 5th grade class contributing to our live bar graph at the entrance of MC. Proud of their accomplishments and efforts!

The Meridian Athletic Booster Club (MABC) is excited to announce the return of the Cardinal Cash Calendar — giving YOU the chance to win while supporting Stillman Valley High School Athletics! ❤️⚽🏐🏈

Here’s how it works:

🎟️ Each entry is just $20

💰 78 chances to win! (Your ticket goes back in after every drawing!)

🎉 Payouts include: $500, $250, $100, $50, and $20 prizes

📅 Daily drawings run Oct. 1 – Dec. 27, 2025

🌎 Calendars can be sold anywhere in the U.S., not just Stillman Valley

Best of all — proceeds directly support our IHSA athletic teams, helping fund equipment, travel expenses, and other essential needs. Every entry makes a difference!

📌 Extra calendars and details can be found on the MABC Official Facebook Page.

🙏 Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your Cardinal Pride! ❤️

Great opportunities for all provided through the Regional Office of Education.

Congratulations to Josephine Hanna for being the first Million Word Reader of the 2025-2026 school year at Monroe Center! Moving up quickly are Regan Hill, Samuel Hanna, and Evelyn Laccer, each reading over a quarter of a million words.

It's official! Monroe Center had over 225 entries to guess the mystery book for One Book One School. We had four students and five staff members guess The Good Thieves as winners. Tuesday, notes and prizes will go home to describe the next challenge for families before books go home.Thank you so much for having fun with us for the big reveal!

Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking a Special Ed Paraprofessional for our Highland Grade School. Please see our website to apply: Meridian223.org

We're getting so close to revealing our "One Book One School" mystery book. Monroe Center students are making educated guesses every day along with staff! Here is your clue #4: “A crumbling castle and a fortune stolen from a family are at the heart of this story. Can four kids really outsmart grown-ups to make things right?”🕵️🫆📚📘📖🔍

Meridian CUSD is seeking the following positions. Please apply on our website - Meridian223.org

⏰ Reminder: The Community Survey closes Friday, Aug. 29!

✅ Not a referendum – just your chance to share feedback
🔍 We want your input before acting: repair vs. new construction, plus thoughts on special projects

💻 Complete online at www.SPFeedback.com (use your code)
📄 Or return the paper copy by mail / to any school office

📬 Surveys are still tallied as they arrive—so if yours is in the mail, it will be counted!

Need another code? Call 815-645-2230 or stop by the District Office.

Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking a Half Time High School Chemistry Teacher to teach Chemistry and AP Chemistry. Please apply on our website - meridian223.org

Students and staff are trying desperately to figure out the mystery book at Monroe Center. Do you have any ideas?

We are on Clue #3 today: “This adventure is full of sneaky plans, a little danger, and a mission to stop a greedy villain. If you like mysteries, quick thinking, and clever escapes, you’ll love this book.”

The Mystery Book Challenge accepted at Monroe Center. Teachers and students alike are trying to figure it out. We hope families at home are being detectives as well. 📖🕵️‍♂️

👉Day 2 Clue (Characters):
“In this story, a clever young girl teams up with three very different friends—one is fast, one is strong, and one can perform daring tricks. Together, they form an unlikely team.”