Let's show the incredible heart of Stillman Valley!
From November 3rd to November 21st, we're joining forces to stock our local food Pantry - Bread of Life!
Every donation you make helps give a family a meal and provide essential relief right here in our area.
Drop off your non-perishable food items at any of our convenient collection spots:
Any Meridian CUSD 223 School (Highland, MC, MJHS - with Student Council and SVHS - with NHS)
Stillman Fire Protection District
Stillman Valley Post Office
It takes a community to nourish a community. Thank you for your kindness! ❤️
**#StillmanValleyStrong #
Next week at Meridian Jr High the MJHS Student Council is proud to kick off a special fundraiser for Darkhorse Lodge—a nonprofit retreat dedicated to healing and honor for combat veterans.
Students and staff can participate by dressing up for just $1 each day. All money raised will support the Lodge’s mission of providing free restorative stays for our nation’s heroes
Clean Out. Cash In. Support Our School!
Got closets overflowing with things you don’t use anymore? Looking for a little extra holiday spending money?
Join us for the Indoor Community Garage Sale at Meridian Jr. High School!
Saturday, November 22 | 10 AM–3 PM
It’s the perfect chance to declutter before Christmas and make a profit while helping a great cause.
All proceeds benefit the Meridian Jr. High PE Department to help purchase new PE equipment for our students.
Bring your gently used items, set up your booth, and connect with local shoppers looking for great finds.
No vendors please (Pampered Chef, homemade goods, candles, etc.).
If you’d like to sell vendor items instead, contact Micki Hoefle about our Vendor Fair on December 7 from 3–7 PM at the school run in conjunction with the Cardinal Community Christmas.
Reserve your space today! https://drive.google.com/.../1bMR0fVqDh19NWx91MvD.../view...
Email Micki Hoefle at mhoefle@mail.meridian223.org
or call/text 815-988-7361 with questions.
We’re proud to be part of a community that cares for one another. If your family or someone you know could use a little extra help, please check out the image below or visit the Ogle County Health Department Food & Nutrition Resources page for current pantry locations and times:
➡️ https://www.oglecountyil.gov/departments/health_department/food_and_nutrition_resources.php
Nurse Makenzie visited kindergarten classrooms to encourage our students to "Say BOO to the Flu!" with proper handwashing! She used glitter to serve as the "germs" to show how soap repels germs with her Halloween-themed science experiment.
¡Un gran agradecimiento a todos los que nos acompañaron en la Feria del Libro Scholastic de Highland! 🎉📖✨ Si se la perdieron o quieren empezar sus compras navideñas, ¡la tienda en línea estará abierta hasta el 2 de noviembre de 2025! ¡Sus compras ayudan a apoyar a nuestros increíbles estudiantes y bibliotecas! 🏫💖
Students are encouraged to bring a Veteran to join them for breakfast and the assembly that follows.
If you plan to attend or would like to RSVP, please call the MJHS office at 851-645-2230, ext. 4303.
We look forward to honoring and celebrating our Veterans on this special day!
Please see the attached flyer for more details. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHjH5mKfNIX0VbOLE0uJN12Lhgo0uxhRLdRDv5R3zWE/edit?usp=sharing
🌟 A massive congratulations to our incredible Monroe Center students! You've surpassed impressive milestones: the quarter, half, three-quarters, million, and two million words! 📖✨ Your hard work and love for reading motivate us all!
Nurse Joellen is challenging our MJHS students to stay properly hydrated! Drinking plenty of water is a key aspect of staying healthy.
Students can track their water intake and be entered to win a prize!
“Illinois Principal Appreciation Week”
🗓️ October 19–25, 2025
⭐ Illinois Principal Appreciation Day – October 24
Join us in celebrating our building leaders for their dedication, vision, and commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for your leadership, which inspires excellence across Meridian CUSD #223 every day!
Bids for the lease of the property located along Meridian Road for agricultural purposes are due to the District Office on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10 am!
Thank you!
📖🎉 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, is the LAST night for in-person shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair at Highland Elementary from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Have you checked out our Book Fair Homepage yet? 📚✨
💥 Preorder Dog Man #14: Big Jim Believes, on sale 11/11/25! Just add it to your cart and use code FAIRSHIP for free shipping!
Can’t make it tomorrow? No worries! Shop online until November 2nd, 2025, and enjoy free shipping on orders over $35. Every purchase supports our school! Happy reading! 📚❤️
📖🎉 ¡Mañana, jueves 23 de octubre, es la ÚLTIMA noche para comprar en persona en la Feria del Libro Scholastic de la Escuela Primaria Highland, de 15:00 a 18:00! ¿Ya visitaste nuestra página de inicio de la Feria del Libro? 📚✨
💥 ¡Reserva Dog Man #14: Big Jim Believes, a la venta el 11/11/25! ¡Solo agrégalo a tu carrito y usa el código FAIRSHIP para envío gratis!
¿No puedes venir mañana? ¡No te preocupes! Compra en línea hasta el 2 de noviembre de 2025 y disfruta de envío gratis en pedidos superiores a $35. ¡Cada compra apoya a nuestra escuela! ¡Feliz lectura! 📚❤️
This morning, our Meridian Transportation team led school bus evacuation drills with students across the district to reinforce safe and efficient procedures in the event of an emergency.
A huge thank you to our students for their cooperation and our dedicated transportation team for their diligence, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our Cardinals safe every day—both on and off the bus! ❤️🖤
🎉📚 Calling all book lovers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! Join us in person on Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an amazing selection of books! 📖✨ But you don’t have to wait—online shopping is available NOW! Check out our Book Fair homepage. Additionally, preorders for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper and Dog Man: Big Jim Believes can be made on our Book Fair homepage.
