Good luck to all of our 4th grade flag football players. They finished their regular season undefeated, and they play against Byron tomorrow for the Championship.

Good luck, Parker, Bobby, Joseph, Tarran, Warren, Brycen, PJ, Donavan, Wyatt, and Ashwin.

All your friends at Monroe Center are hoping you play a fantastic game tomorrow!
3 days ago, Deana Simpson
flag football
Students had their first full DEAL Day session and did a fantastic job leading all over the building. The crochet club was just unbelievable, helping each other and asking if they could be the teachers and mentors themselves. Way to lead, MC! We loved how you are willing to help one another and learn new things together! DEAL is an opportunity for students to "drop everything and lead" while they learn many other skills along the way.
3 days ago, Deana Simpson
crochet club
crochet club
crochet club
crochet club

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for October 21st & 22nd, 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm, and 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: Highland Book Fair Homepage.

3 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Book Fair Save the Date
eWallet Setup
HES Book Fair Homepage
Happy National Custodian Day!
Today, we want to recognize and sincerely thank the incredible custodians who care for Meridian CUSD 223 every day.
You do so much more than keep our schools clean. You help create safe, welcoming spaces where our students and staff can learn, grow, and feel at home. Although much of your hard work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt throughout our entire district.
Your dedication, kindness, flexibility, and willingness to help never go unnoticed. Meridian CUSD 223 is a better place because of you.
Thank you for all that you do for our school community. We are truly grateful for each of you!
3 days ago, Elaine Nicholson
custodian cart with Happy National Custodian Day message
Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking 2 Paraprofessionals for our Monroe Center Grade School. Please use this link for more information and to apply! https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=1140
4 days ago, Micki Hoefle
job
Dear Highland & Monroe Center Families,

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! This year, families will sign up for conferences through Skyward Family Access.

Conference sign-up will open on October 1. Families will be able to select an available conference time with their child’s teacher.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:

Wednesday, October 21, from 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, from 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Each conference will be scheduled for 15 minutes. If you feel that you need additional time to discuss your child’s progress or have a more in-depth conversation with the teacher, please work with the teacher to schedule a separate time and day.

We look forward to connecting with families and celebrating your child’s growth and learning!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Highland Elementary.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Buchanan & Mrs. Simpson
Principals
Highland & Monroe Center Elementary
5 days ago, Jacque Buchanan
PT Conferences

Congratulations, Holden, on making it to the Wall of Fame. Mrs. Keyster and others appreciated your decisions and choices. Thanks for using your leadership to make great changes at Monroe Center.

6 days ago, Deana Simpson
wall of fame
Fall is officially here, which can only mean one thing….it’s TRUNK OR TREAT time 🎃 👻 🍭

Join us October 17th for the best afternoon! Trunk or treating, of course, but also games, prizes, costume contests, food trucks & more ❤️🖤

We’d love to see your trunks all decorated! To provide candy for the trunks as well, we’re asking for candy donations!

To sign up, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer that came home with your student! We’re looking forward to another great year and hope to see you all there 🎃🛻✨

Click to sign up —-> https://forms.gle/i8DBRgru1vgmQpBq9
6 days ago, Heather Alderks
trunk

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lassard. This week, she and her 4th grade class were surprised by a visit from Sweet Lenny and Emily from the early morning radio show on 97ZOK. Mrs. Lassard was named Teacher of the Week. With that came sweet treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, self-care gifts from WM DaySpa Salon, and other lovely surprises from Benassi Family Dentistry. Thank you to 97ZOK and their wonderful sponsors for doing this for Mrs. Lassard. We're super fortunate to have her with us at Monroe Center and in the Meridian District. Congratulations!

10 days ago, Deana Simpson
teacher of the week lassard
In art class at Monroe Center today, Mrs. Huhn taught students to create landscapes using chalk, stencils they made with specific cuts, and their hands. The outcome was breathtaking. It felt like walking through a sea of northern lights. Beautiful work!
10 days ago, Deana Simpson
chalk art
MC's Wall of Fame is growing. We inducted ten more students into the Wall of Fame. Congratulations on your great choices and leadership, and for showing others that by making incredible choices, we can go far. So proud of each of you!
10 days ago, Deana Simpson
wall of fame
Thanks to Monroe Center's Sunshine Committee for sharing "A Cup of Ambition" with staff today. What better way to celebrate 9/25 than a little tribute to Dolly Parton and all the great things she's done for literacy everywhere? Mrs. VanHise and Mrs. DeWindt had her song playing, along with beverages and snacks, and a surprise for staff: they had to do a little dancing before making their choice. We laughed and enjoyed 9/25.
10 days ago, Deana Simpson
9/25

There is nothing better than when your teacher does Workplaces with you. Thanks, Mrs. Stahl, for teaching our 3rd graders how to have a lot of fun practicing their math skills.

10 days ago, Deana Simpson
workplaces

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school library.

¡Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! Este evento imperdible entusiasma a los niños con la lectura y recauda fondos para la biblioteca de nuestra escuela.

SAVE THE DATE:
Online shopping: October 19-23
In-person shopping: October 21st & 22nd, 3:15 pm- 6:00 pm
Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

10 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
HES Book Fair Save the Date
FY27 HES SPN Book Fair Save the Date
FY27 HES Book Fair QR
Meridian Jr High Student Council participated in their annual Lock In at the Jr High last weekend! It was a fantastic overnight built around teambuilding and leadership skills - with a LOT of fun mixed in! Thank you to Royal Blue for delivering dinner!
10 days ago, Micki Hoefle
Lock In
Meridian is seeking the following positions at our schools. Please view positions and apply at https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=1140
13 days ago, Micki Hoefle
job postings
Congratulations to Mr. Ralev on earning tenure this year! Dr. Plourde surprised him with a gift bag right in front of his 6th graders, who were thrilled to join in the celebration. Thank you, Mr. Ralev, for your dedication to our district and for everything you do for our students!
14 days ago, MJHS
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Monroe Center students did an excellent job promoting bus safety when the Transportation Department hosted a poster-creation contest this year. Several staff members across the district have been invited to judge each grade level. We're looking forward to finding out who our winners are. We really appreciate so many of our drivers coming over to MC and teaching students about bus safety, and for all the work they do.
17 days ago, Deana Simpson
bus safety posters
Congratulations to Ms. Horton for acquiring tenure this year. Dr. Plourde surprised her at Monroe Center this week with huge congratulations and a district gift. Her students celebrated with her! Thank you, Ms. Horton, for all the work you do for students and within our district.
17 days ago, Deana Simpson
tenure
Looking forward to Homecoming Dress Up Days next week! Go Cards!!
17 days ago, Deana Simpson
HOCO Monroe Center Grade School