🎉 THANK YOU, MERIDIAN 223! 🎉

As we wrap up another great school year, we want to thank our students, families, staff, and community for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break! ☀️

📌 Please review the graphic for:
• District & building summer office hours
• Registration support information
• Important summer contact details
• 2026–2027 district calendar information

🚌 Reminder: Please complete student registration by June 15 to assist with transportation planning for the upcoming school year.
29 days ago, Heather Alderks
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Meridian 223 is excited to announce that Ms. Amanda Camling received the Illinois Principal Association's Non-Certified Support Personnel Leadership Award at the June Board of Education Meeting! This award is reserved for the very best in the field of education who demonstrate excellence and leadership in various roles. Nominees were submitted across the Northwest region. Amanda was nominated for her positive impact on the culture at Highland Elementary and her dedication to providing a wonderful school experience for all students. Meridian 223 and Highland are grateful for her dedicated service to our district. Congratulations, Ms. Amanda Camling!
1 day ago, Jacque Buchanan
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🚨 Community Notice 🚨

Ogle County emergency services will be conducting training at Stillman Valley High School on Tuesday evening.

You may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel on campus. This is a planned training exercise, and there is no threat to the school or community. Thank you, Ogle County Sheriff Department, for your continued partnership with Meridian CUSD #223!
3 days ago, Heather Alderks
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🏃‍♂️⚡ Cardinal Speed & Agility Clinic | July 7–9

Open to incoming grades 6–12. Register by June 22 to guarantee your athlete receives a clinic t-shirt.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMlOS_vWzHAdQOMxoXYuzmKQSeoXTlACgXl0Mt6RrD4fW8yw/viewform?usp=dialog

Go Cardinals! #MYCards
10 days ago, Heather Alderks
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Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking the following positions. Please visit www.meridian223.org to apply!
15 days ago, Micki Hoefle
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Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for our Jr High School. Please visit www.meridian223.com to apply!
16 days ago, Micki Hoefle
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Meridian CUSD 223 is seeking the following positions. Please visit www.meridian223.org to apply!
22 days ago, Micki Hoefle
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🏃‍♂️🏐🏀🏈 Exciting opportunities are coming this summer through the newly formed Meridian Athletic Council (MAC)!

Upcoming opportunities include:
✅ Speed & Agility Clinic (Grades 6–12) | July 7–9 - https://forms.gle/7F3xnCPFPEc8zGet6
✅ Basketball Camp (Grades 4–8) | July 13–17
✅ Volleyball Camp (Grades 7–12) | July 16–21 - https://www.svhsvolleyball.com/camp
✅ SV Jr. Tackle Football Camp | July 27–30
✅ Running Club (Grades 5–8) - https://forms.gle/zCVqkAfcxWpzSn6e9

Follow our page for registration information, updates, athlete highlights, and future opportunities.

#MYCards

24 days ago, Heather Alderks
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Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year!
28 days ago, Jacque Buchanan
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☀️📚 Enjoy a restful, joyful summer with reading opportunities to keep students curious and learning over the break. Happy Summer Vacation! ✨📖
29 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Summer Reading Opportunities from Meridian CUSD 223 Libraries

Million Word Wall magic at Meridian Jr. High! ✨📚

Students have soared from 250,000 words to an incredible 5,000,000+ words on the Million Word Wall. What an amazing display of dedication, curiosity, and love of reading. A huge well done to every reader and supporter — teachers, families, and staff! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year! 📚🏆✨

30 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Million Word Wall magic at Meridian Jr. High! ✨📚

Students have soared from 250,000 words to an incredible 5,000,000+ words on the Million Word Wall. What an amazing display of dedication, curiosity, and love of reading. A huge well done to every reader and supporter — teachers, families, and staff! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year! 📚🏆✨

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Million Word Wall magic at Meridian Jr. High! ✨📚

Students have soared from 250,000 words to an incredible 5,000,000+ words on the Million Word Wall. What an amazing display of dedication, curiosity, and love of reading. A huge well done to every reader and supporter — teachers, families, and staff! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year! 📚🏆✨

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Million Word Wall magic at Meridian Jr. High! ✨📚

Students have soared from 250,000 words to an incredible 5,000,000+ words on the Million Word Wall. What an amazing display of dedication, curiosity, and love of reading. A huge well done to every reader and supporter — teachers, families, and staff! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year! 📚🏆✨

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Million Word Wall magic at Meridian Jr. High! ✨📚

Students have soared from 250,000 words to an incredible 5,000,000+ words on the Million Word Wall. What an amazing display of dedication, curiosity, and love of reading. A huge well done to every reader and supporter — teachers, families, and staff! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year! 📚🏆✨

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Million Word Wall magic at Meridian Jr. High! ✨📚

Students have soared from 250,000 words to an incredible 5,000,000+ words on the Million Word Wall. What an amazing display of dedication, curiosity, and love of reading. A huge well done to every reader and supporter — teachers, families, and staff! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year! 📚🏆✨

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🎉 Congratulations, Monroe Center readers! 🎉
The Monroe Center Library is celebrating readers who reached the Word Wall this school year — from 250,000 words all the way to over 8,000,000! We are so proud of your hard work and growth. 📚✨
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🎉 Congratulations, Monroe Center readers! 🎉
The Monroe Center Library is celebrating readers who reached the Word Wall this school year — from 250,000 words all the way to over 8,000,000! We are so proud of your hard work and growth. 📚✨

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Reminder: Tomorrow (Wednesday) will be a Late Start Wednesday schedule with an early release at 11:10 a.m. for all students.

As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, we want to thank our students, staff, and families for a great year filled with hard work, growth, and accomplishments.

We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break! ☀️

We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, August 12, for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
about 1 month ago, Heather Alderks
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MJHS has an IESA State Champion in the 400 M dash. Congratulations Kennedy Collins!!
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