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.”
👉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.”
This week, our Student Council hosted a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament for students and staff. On Thursday, challengers faced off throughout the day, with the top 8 advancing to Friday morning’s finals.
👏 Congratulations to Kaitlyn A., our MJHS Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion!
A big thank you to our Student Council members and Mrs. Hoefle for organizing such a fun activity for our school community!
🎉🏅 We’re a U.S. News Best High School… Again!
Stillman Valley High School has been ranked among the Best High Schools in the nation for 2025–2026!
✨ What makes us stand out:
📚 College Readiness (30%) – A strong number of Cardinals take AP exams and earn qualifying scores, preparing for success beyond high school.
📝 State Assessment Proficiency (20%) – Students consistently demonstrate achievement in core academic areas.
📈 State Assessment Performance (20%) – SVHS students score above expectations, even when compared to schools with similar demographics.
🌍 College Curriculum Breadth (10%) – Students succeed across multiple AP subjects, showing strength in both STEM and humanities.
🎓 Graduation Rate (10%) – A high percentage of Cardinals graduate on time, ready for college, career, and beyond.
👏 Huge thanks to our Meridian Faculty & Staff—your dedication, talent, and hard work made this honor possible. Cardinals soar high! 🦅
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Contact information and important forms may be found here on the district webpage: https://www.meridian223.org/page/health-services
The Meridian CUSD #223 Community Survey is here, and we want your feedback.
✅ Not a referendum – This is about listening to the community first
🏫 We can borrow up to $45 million in Health Life Safety bonds without a vote
🔍 Before making decisions, we want to know if you support repairing existing buildings or exploring new construction, plus your thoughts on possible special projects
💻 Take it online at www.SPFeedback.com using your code
📄 Or return the paper survey by mail
📅 Deadline: August 29, 2025
Need another code so more than one adult in your home can take the survey? Stop by the District Office or call 815-645-2230.
Your Voice. Your Schools. Your Future.
Never miss a game, match, or event again! 🏀🎭🎽
Add Meridian CUSD 223 Athletics & Activities directly to your Google Calendar or other calendars using iCal:
📌 Full District Calendar:
https://manage.snap.app/.../ALL/CDT/athletic,activities/0/0
📌 Specific Sports or Activities:
https://manage.snap.app/ical
Stay connected. Stay organized. Go Cardinals!
Our Transportation Department has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year by running routes and gathering necessary information. If you have registered your student and submitted a transportation request form, you should have received a call from your assigned bus driver.
If you have not received a call, please reach out to the Transportation Department at 815-645-2230 ext. 7011 or 7013, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
MJHS Fall Sports Are Starting Soon!
We’re excited to kick off the fall sports season at Meridian Junior High! Here are the important dates and details:
Volleyball
Open Gym (6th–8th Grade)
📅 Wednesday, August 6 – Friday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–8:30 AM
📍 MJHS Gym
8th Grade Practice
📅 Monday, August 11
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 MJHS Gym
👥 Parent Meeting to follow at 4:30 PM in the main gym
6th & 7th Grade Practice
📅 Wednesday, August 13
⏰ 2:45–4:30 PM
📍 MJHS Gym
👥 Parent Meeting immediately after practice
Cross Country
First Practice
📅 Monday, August 18
⏰ 2:45–4:15 PM
🏐 Rooms are being created, and you should start to see communication from the coaches of each team. Practice locations and times will be discussed at the parent meetings.
📌 Reminder:
All athletes must be registered and have a current sports physical on file before participating in practices.
There will be no practice on Tuesday, August 12, due to the MJHS Open House.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the coaches or contact Mrs. Jepsen.
Let’s have a great season!
Go Cardinals! 🏃♂️🏐
We’re so proud of our Meridian Jr. High Student Council, who led an amazing plastic collection project throughout the past school year!
Students collected hundreds of pounds of plastic, which was then donated to TREX, a company that recycles plastic into eco-friendly outdoor products. In return, TREX crafted a beautiful bench, which our Student Council chose to donate to the Stillman Valley Dog Park!
What an incredible way to support both our community and the environment. Great job, MJHS Student Council—you’ve made a lasting impact!
**Special Thanks to Alyse Rogers and Karen Marsh for sorting and delivering all of the plastic!**
🏐 Volleyball is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Cross Country is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
📍 Register online now at: https://manage.snap.app/register/stillmanvalley
📋 Reminder: All student-athletes must have a valid sports physical on file before the first practice.
👕 Volleyball Players: Be sure to check out the attached flyer for information on warm-up shirt orders and spiritwear!
Do you have a passion for helping students grow in their reading skills and confidence? Join our team at Meridian CUSD 223 as a Reading Interventionist and make a real difference in young lives every day!
Apply today at Meridian223.org to be part of a supportive, student-focused team!
The Stillman Valley Post Office is generously hosting a School Supply Drive to support students in the Meridian School District!
🗓️ Now through August 8th...
📍 Drop off supplies during normal business hours
🎒 All donations will be shared among the four buildings in our district
Whether it’s pencils, notebooks, folders, kleenex —every donation makes a difference in helping our students start the year strong! A couple of specific needs this year are headphones and pencils!
A huge THANK YOU to the Stillman Valley Post Office for always stepping up to support our students and their families. ❤️
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