Meridian Community Unit School District #223

Our MJHS Cross Country team traveled to Pecatonica on Saturday and had a record-breaking day. All 9 of our runners who were able to make the meet set a new PR (personal record). Our girls' team took 1st place overall, and Avery S. finished in first place with an easy lead of 23 seconds. Kaydin H. came in 4th place. Logan L. led our boys' team with a 6th place finish. Great job and congratulations to all of our runners!

📣 Parents & Caregivers — You’re Invited!

Join us for the next Parent & Family University Workshop: Attendance Matters!
📅 Wednesday, September 18
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom)

Why it matters:
✅ Consistent school attendance helps children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
✅ Families will learn simple, practical tips to:

Build healthy morning routines

Reduce stress at home

Overcome barriers to daily attendance

Support their child’s school readiness

📌 Register today: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us

(Or scan the QR code on the flyer below!)

Your support in spreading the word makes a difference in helping families access valuable resources and strengthen their child’s success in school.

Is it possible to have a reading nook on the go or in the car? You sure can, and if you're not sure how to do it, just ask Sophie how, and she'll share her reading tips. Way to read on the go. Keep up the great work!

Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking the following spanish speaking positions. Please see our website to apply: meridian223.org

Camila is reading away in her cozy reading nook. Digging right into the book Dragon Girls. Way to go Camila!

Ashwin has an awesome space to read! Way to go keep reading!

We have a few more book nooks to post from our readers at Monroe Center. If you have any more pictures, feel free to send them in. Students have been going to the book vending machine for books all week. We love your reading nooks Kinsey and Mabel. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking the following positions. Please visit our website to apply: www.meridian223.org

Fourth and fifth graders from Monroe Center Grade School were able to experience AG Awareness Day 🌽🚜🐄🐑🥩💦🌻out at the Ogle County Fairgrounds with Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom. This past Friday, students were able to have opportunities to see and learn how agriculture across our state and our country impact our lives. Thank you so much to Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom teams for all you do in our schools for our students and outside our four walls.

The reading adventure continues. In the reading zone. Way to go Ella and Beaux📖📘📚.

With 4th and 5th grades away on a field trip, several staff members (Judy, Maria, Barbara, Danny, and Sofia) were able to join Mr. Johnson's 3I PE. What a fun way to engage concepts of movement, communication, and non-locomotor skills. How many people remember this from their childhood?

We are loving as students continue to share their reading nooks and forts with us at MC. Looking forward to seeing where staff reads next week. Today we have Peyton and John sharing their cozy reading spaces!

The photos of reading forts and favorite places to read are starting to roll in at Monroe Center! Cal, Trey, and Emerson all have fantastic set ups to read along with us! bring in or send your photos to us at school and we'll share! Getting amped up and ready to read!

Mrs. Simpson promised the Monroe Center students that she'd share her reading nook on social media this evening. This is her favorite place to read. 📚📘📖 We hope that as we get ready for the One Book One School arrival that our families can create their own reading fort, nook, or favorite place to read and post here with us. Join in the fun as we get ready to read as one big family!

Eddie was s great example of leadership in solving a problem for a few other students at Monroe Center. Thank you and well done!

Winners of our One Book One School mystery reveal. Those that figured out the book with the clues given all won't prizes! Congratulations!

Students in Mrs. Embertson's 5th grade class contributing to our live bar graph at the entrance of MC. Proud of their accomplishments and efforts!

The Meridian Athletic Booster Club (MABC) is excited to announce the return of the Cardinal Cash Calendar — giving YOU the chance to win while supporting Stillman Valley High School Athletics! ❤️⚽🏐🏈

Here’s how it works:

🎟️ Each entry is just $20

💰 78 chances to win! (Your ticket goes back in after every drawing!)

🎉 Payouts include: $500, $250, $100, $50, and $20 prizes

📅 Daily drawings run Oct. 1 – Dec. 27, 2025

🌎 Calendars can be sold anywhere in the U.S., not just Stillman Valley

Best of all — proceeds directly support our IHSA athletic teams, helping fund equipment, travel expenses, and other essential needs. Every entry makes a difference!

📌 Extra calendars and details can be found on the MABC Official Facebook Page.

🙏 Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your Cardinal Pride! ❤️

Great opportunities for all provided through the Regional Office of Education.