
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.


💳 ¡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




🎉 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




🎉 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

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!)

Have a great long weekend!






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






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.

Here is this week's bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Jpx2gCHQvwSQG62DUmfyzxHKj57m2fg/view?usp=drive_link






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








🎉 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! 🏆✨














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



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.




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! 🏀🔥
