HUGE THANK YOU to all those able to join Monroe Center's first Pack the Parking Lot for state testing this morning. We were so excited to see all the cars we forgot to take pictures. 5th graders started state testing today and parents and community celebrated them and showed support as we kicked off testing. Cars and trucks drove through the lot honking and sharing signs of encouragement. Then students were surprised by 3rd and 4th grade students and staff as they entered the hallways full of signs and people cheering for them. What a way to show support and encourage our students. Thank you to everyone! #WeAreMCUSD
Students at Monroe Center have been developing their leadership skills in many ways. We'd like to highlight our Bird's Nest Newsletter team and the work they are doing. Please enjoy the latest edition of the student newsletter. We will share updated newsletters as they continue their interviews and publications. Click https://shorturl.at/wgFfw to enjoy the latest edition.
Amazing students extending kindness towards other students at Monroe Center Grade School. Principal Lucy helped students with their rewards for their extension of kindness at different places in the building. Just some of the great things they did were helping another student who speaks a different language feel welcomed and successful each day as well as seeing another student by themselves and thinking they could use a friend so they went and sat down next to them to help them through their day. Keep up the great work of changing the world one step at a time by being a leader and good friend.
Congratulations to Mrs. Tompkins at Monroe Center Grade School. Northern Illinois CPR and First Aid awarded a grant to Mrs. Tompkins for $250 to put towards supplies or anything she needs for her classroom this year. How exciting and rewarding. Thank you so much to Northern Illinois CPR and First Aid for this opportunity for our teachers. Mrs. Tompkins was nominated by those in the community who shared comments on the wonderful work she does with and for her students. Thank you both!
Principal Lucy is doing such a great job today with Mrs. Simpson. What a fun day with activities helping get ready for state testing and working with adults and students in the building. Lunch together was super fun too all thanks to Meridian Elementary PTO. Thank you, Principal Lucy! #WeAreMCUSD
Dear MJHS Families,
After numerous calls, emails, and efforts to adjust Monday’s game schedule to allow families to support the high school girls' basketball team, we were unable to find an alternative date that worked for both Polo and us. However, Polo has agreed to move our game times up by an hour to help accommodate everyone.
Here is the updated schedule for Monday's 6th-8th grade girls' basketball games:
-Games will now begin at 3:00 PM.
-7th and 8th grade games will still be played at MJHS. The 7th grade game will start at 3 PM, with 8th grade immediately following.
-6th grade will depart from school at 2:00 PM to travel to Polo and play at 3 PM at Centennial Elementary School. Parents should park in the south parking lot and enter through Door 2 (not the main entrance).
We understand this isn’t a perfect solution, but it is the best option available. We appreciate your flexibility and support. Please reach out to Mrs. Jepsen if you have any questions.
🏀 MJHS PTO Fundraiser at The Wooden Nickel! 🎟️
Join us on March 13th at The Wooden Nickel for a fun-filled basketball uniform fundraiser!
📌 Tickets: $20.00 (includes a delicious chicken buffet dinner)
📌 Pre-sale tickets preferred
📌 To purchase tickets or donate raffle baskets, contact Caroline at 815-721-7191
Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to see you there! 🙌🏼
Congratulations on all your hard work Daniel. This young man, in Mrs. Tompkins 3rd grade class, already has 125 ar points. He got a chance to head to the book vending machine and has already started his new book! #WeAreMCUSD
Highland is excited to meet our next year's kindergarteners! We are hosting a Kinder Kick-Off on March 18 and March 20th! Please see the attachment for more information.
Meridian CUSD 223 is hosting a preschool screening for children ages 3-5 years old who live within the Meridian district. Children must be 3 years old by the screening date. Please call Highland Elementary at 815-645-2230 to schedule. There are a few appointments left!
📢 Exciting News! 🎉
Join us in congratulating Ms. Cali Carl, recipient of the Early Career Educator Award of Special Recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education! 🏆
Ms. Carl’s dedication to her students and passion for education make her truly deserving of this honor. We are proud to have such an outstanding educator in Meridian CUSD 223!
All MCUSD 223 after-school athletics and activities, including games, practices, and events, have been canceled for today, 2/12/2025.
We're looking forward to our SVHS Freshman Orientation on Monday, February 10 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room and Main Gym to welcome the Class of 2029 and their families!
Please call/email Micki Hoefle if you are able to Chaperone!
Meridian CUSD 223 hosts an upcoming preschool screening for any child age 3-5 years old living within the district. Please call Highland Elementary 815-645-2230 to schedule an appointment.
Meridian CUSD: Good evening, Meridian 223 Families,
Due to wind chill factors, Tuesday, January 21st will be an e-learning day for all students. There will be no in-person learning tomorrow. Please check your email for more details. Stay warm!
FREE Dental Care Available to All Meridian 223 Students!
Our annual onsite dental clinic is this Thursday & Friday!
OPDS dental clinic staff will at our schools seeing students whose parents have provided consent. Open to students with no dental insurance, private dental insurance, and Medicaid insurance.
Please use this link to sign up your student and contact your student's school nurse with any questions. https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/meridian_223
3rd-grade families at Monroe Center had an exciting morning with their students during DEAL (drop everything and lead) time. Students shared their leadership skills and introduced their families to their DEAL groups for a great time together. 4th and 5th graders will be coming home with invites for their special days in the upcoming weeks. Thank you to those that were able to join us. #WeAreMCUSD
SAVE THE DATE!!
Monroe Center had teachers winning prizes for the class with the most growth in reading and math, students winning for the most growth from the beginning of the year in reading and math, and a surprise performance from our 4th and 5th grade choir. Celebrating each other, improvements and some fun along the way! Proud moments with celebrating. #WeAreMCUSD
