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.
🎉📚 ¡Llamamos a todos los amantes de la lectura! ¡Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic está a la vuelta de la esquina! ¡Únanse a nosotros en persona el martes 21 y el jueves 23 de octubre, de 15:00 a 18:00, para disfrutar de una increíble selección de libros! 📖✨ ¡Pero no tienen que esperar! ¡Ya pueden comprar en línea! Visiten la página principal de la Feria del Libro: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3. Además, los pedidos por adelantado de El diario de Greg: Aguafiestas y El hombre perro: Big Jim cree se pueden realizar en nuestra página de inicio de la Feria del Libro.
We’re proud of prioritizing our people, focusing on wellness, growth, and belonging, which come first. Thank you to our incredible team for making Meridian a place where purpose drives us every day.
💳 ¡No olvides crear una billetera electrónica para la Feria del Libro para tu hijo/a! Es una forma fácil y sin efectivo de comprar por su cuenta. ¡Además, familiares y amigos pueden contribuir! 🙌 Empieza aquí: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
💖 ¿Quieres apoyar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda para comprar libros? ¡Nuestro programa de donaciones está abierto a todos! Más información: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
🎉 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary on October 21st & 24th! 📚 Get ready to dive into a world of books! This week, students are bringing home Book Fair flyers, so start exploring together! 🌟
💳 Don’t forget to create a Book Fair eWallet for your child! It's an easy and cash-free way for them to shop independently. Plus, family and friends can contribute! 🙌 Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
💖 Want to support students who need help buying books? Our giving program is open to everyone! 🌍 Businesses, organizations, and alumni can help too! Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
🎉 Fundraiser Alert! 🎉
MJHS PE has kicked off a fundraiser to replace our old and broken equipment! Students who are participating have uploaded contact info (all confidential and never shared) and can continue to add more as the fundraiser goes on.
We’d love your help! 🙌
You can support by donating or simply sharing the fundraiser link. Every bit helps us give our students the best PE experience possible. Quality equipment—like nets, volleyballs, basketballs, and rackets—makes a huge difference in class.
💬 Have questions? Reach out to Mr. McDevitt or Mr. Zambrovitz, or talk to your student!
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting our MJHS PE program! ❤️
👉 Donate or Share Here