Our annual onsite dental clinic will be January 16th and 17th! Use this link to sign up your student for no-cost dental care: https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/meridian_223

Meridian CUSD 223 is hosting a screening for preschool consideration on Friday, December 13th. Any child who lives in the Meridian district and is between the ages of 3-5 years is eligible for a screening. Our preschool is a needs-based program and some students may not qualify.
Call Highland Elementary at 815-645-2230 to schedule an appointment. Please see the flyer for what documents are required.

Basketball registration for Meridian Youth Basketball League is now open!

MJHS is hosting their annual Veterans Day celebration. Please see the flier for more information. We are excited to recognize our Veterans on this special day!

The Stillman Fire Association is hosting their Candy Scramble on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11:00 am. This year it is in the SVJH gym. There is a costume contest for all ages (Pre-K-8th) including a group category.

🎉 We’re officially Great Place to Work-Certified™! 🎉
At Meridian Community Unit School District 223, 84% of our employees say it’s a great place to work, compared to 57% at a typical U.S. company. Plus, 87% of our team members said they feel welcomed when they join us. 💼👋
We couldn’t have achieved this without the dedication and commitment of our amazing staff. A huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you for making this possible! 💙

These are the winners of the School Bus Coloring Contest! A big thank you to Royal Blue for their donations, which made this contest possible!
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XyBo76aOZTFZihL9mpx4cFkSzadg1mEq/view?usp=sharing
📢 Parents: Need to Access Rooms Without the App & Set Up Email Notifications?
You can access Rooms on the web and customize your email notifications to stay informed!
🌐 Log in here: https://id.edurooms.com/
Or visit meridian223.org to find the login page.
🎥 Watch this tutorial to learn how: Access Rooms on the Web & Set Email Notifications - Tutorial

Attention Veterans: You're Invited! Please see the information below. MJHS is looking forward to our annual Veterans Day celebration.

The Health Services Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter may be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ljVeXUCwAWNI5GHdlpgCoFQKmhFxjEUYFeMhMAq-Nk/edit?usp=sharing
We are also helping support UW Health's Pediatric Band-Aid Drive - See more info below!
Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, October 16th.

Please join Monroe Center Grade School for an evening of fun. We will have opportunities to create your family mission statement just like our students do in their classrooms with teachers, have a light snack, and enjoy kicking off our One Book One School and introducing the book chosen. Hope to see families there on Thursday the 10th. #We AreMCUSD

Our flu shot clinic is tomorrow, Tuesday Oct. 8th, from 2:30-4:30pm at MJHS! Open to all students (with parent present), families, and community members.

🎉 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we want to recognize and thank the amazing custodians at Meridian CUSD #223 who work tirelessly day and night to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone! 💪✨
A special shout-out to:
SVHS Custodians
Dee, Don, Gezim, Marcus, Greg, Jacob
HES Custodians
April, Kelly, Lynette
MC Custodians
Danni, Mike, Craig
MJHS Custodians
Ashley, Matt, Allen
Substitutes
Brian, Rob
We appreciate your hard work and dedication for our students and staff! You are true heroes!

We will host our annual flu shot clinic with the Ogle County Health Department on Tuesday, October 8th at Meridian Junior High School. The clinic is open to all students, families, and community members!

Both Highland and Monroe Center Parent Teacher Conferences are now open for scheduling through Skyward Family Access. Please see the attached directions to schedule your conference time. Thank you

The Health Services Newsletter for the 1st quarter may be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t0bHMEytgWYJBFGaHOoD9Dt-NQAVDBRre9urCE716uM/edit?usp=sharing
"Happy National IT Professionals Day! 🎉 Today, we recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our Meridian CUSD #223 Technology Department! 💻📱 Their dedication to keeping our systems running smoothly ensures our students, staff, and community can connect and thrive every day. From troubleshooting to innovative tech solutions, they are the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Thank you for all you do!

📢 Parents: Rooms Notification Settings
Ensure you stay informed about your child's school activities. Update your notification preferences in Rooms through the Meridian CUSD #223 app to get the updates you need when you need them!
🎥 Watch this quick tutorial to learn how: https://youtu.be/-kojLt-Yt0k?si=tJht5TkLyzQxHljy

Let Hector’s Cocina do the cooking this Tuesday night while supporting the SVHS junior class and prom 2025!

Monroe Center cannot wait to celebrate our Cardinals next week with dress-up days during Homecoming week. Anything we can do to support our team! Go Cards!

