Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrCnGj0BhxW3pEq4KB9jelCFltSy_Rnm/view?usp=drive_link

about 1 month ago, MCUSD223

🎉 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

about 1 month ago, TARA JEPSEN
Students in Ms. Arjes' 7th grade math completed a 'Fall into October' IXL Challenge last week.

A total of 5,943 correct grade level questions were answered by students from Monday-Wednesday.

1st Hour was the overall winner and rewarded with a donut party on Friday. The top two winners from each class were also rewarded.

Special shout out to Autumn G with the highest overall correct questions answered of 657!
about 1 month ago, JACQUELINE ARJES
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Last week Ms. Kwak and MJHS Choir had the first concert of the year. Great job by all involved!
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Here is this week's bus safety tip!

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Jpx2gCHQvwSQG62DUmfyzxHKj57m2fg/view?usp=drive_link

about 2 months ago, MCUSD223
🌟 Huge shoutout to our Meridian Jr. High students who are crushing the Million Word Reader Challenge! 📚✹ We're celebrating milestones at 250,000, 500,000, 750,000, and even over 1,000,000 words read! 🎉 We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! 📖✹
about 2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Meridian Families,
Highland Elementary School is preparing to host their annual Scholastic Book Fair! This is a perfect time to start or grow your family's home library.

For more details and to create your eWallet, visit our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
about 2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Mrs. Rippentrop's 8th grade classes have been hard at work in their photography unit. An example of their photo walk and light painting project are included. Great work!
2 months ago, MJHS
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📣 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.
2 months ago, Heather Alderks
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This week, our Student Council hosted a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament for students and staff. On Thursday, challengers faced off throughout the day, with the top 8 advancing to Friday morning’s finals.

👏 Congratulations to Kaitlyn A., our MJHS Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion!

A big thank you to our Student Council members and Mrs. Hoefle for organizing such a fun activity for our school community!
3 months ago, TARA JEPSEN
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Welcome back from the Health Services Team!

Contact information and important forms may be found here on the district webpage: https://www.meridian223.org/page/health-services
3 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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Dear Families,

Our Transportation Department has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year by running routes and gathering necessary information. If you have registered your student and submitted a transportation request form, you should have received a call from your assigned bus driver.

If you have not received a call, please reach out to the Transportation Department at 815-645-2230 ext. 7011 or 7013, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
4 months ago, Mike Higgins
School Buses

MJHS Fall Sports Are Starting Soon!

We’re excited to kick off the fall sports season at Meridian Junior High! Here are the important dates and details:

Volleyball
Open Gym (6th–8th Grade)
📅 Wednesday, August 6 – Friday, August 8
⏰ 7:00–8:30 AM
📍 MJHS Gym

8th Grade Practice
📅 Monday, August 11
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 MJHS Gym
đŸ‘„ Parent Meeting to follow at 4:30 PM in the main gym

6th & 7th Grade Practice
📅 Wednesday, August 13
⏰ 2:45–4:30 PM
📍 MJHS Gym
đŸ‘„ Parent Meeting immediately after practice

Cross Country
First Practice
📅 Monday, August 18
⏰ 2:45–4:15 PM

🏐 Rooms are being created, and you should start to see communication from the coaches of each team. Practice locations and times will be discussed at the parent meetings.

📌 Reminder:
All athletes must be registered and have a current sports physical on file before participating in practices.
There will be no practice on Tuesday, August 12, due to the MJHS Open House.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the coaches or contact Mrs. Jepsen.

Let’s have a great season!
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4 months ago, TARA JEPSEN
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Please see the link for MJHS open house information.

https://bit.ly/45g9wXx
4 months ago, TARA JEPSEN
Parents and Guardians, as you are preparing for the upcoming school year, please take note of the health requirements for these grade levels! You can contact Kayla Richolson, Director of Health Services, at kricholson@mail.meridian223.org with any questions. Forms may be accessed here: https://www.meridian223.org/documents/departments/health-services/health-forms/285024
5 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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Office Public Summer Hours: đŸ« District Office Public Summer Hours 📅 May 30–August 8 | Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM ❌ Closed June 19 & July 4 🔁 Normal hours resume August 13 📍 Building Summer Office Hours Highland Elementary School May 27–June 2: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 3–July 29: By appointment only Monroe Center Elementary School May 27–June 5: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 9–July 31: By appointment only Meridian Jr. High School June: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM July: By appointment only Stillman Valley High School May 30–August 8: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📅 View the 2025–2026 District Calendar: 🔗 www.meridian223.org/page/district-calendars 💬 For our Spanish-speaking families needing help with registration: Para nuestras familias de habla hispana que necesitan ayuda con el proceso de inscripciĂłn para el año escolar 2025-2026, por favor comunĂ­quense con: Margarita Alvarez 📧 malvarez@mail.meridian223.org 📞 815-645-2230 ext. 4304 | đŸ“± 779-537-4294 📌 Please call to schedule an appointment. 📌 Por favor llamar para hacer una cita. 🚌 Reminder: All students must be registered by June 13 to ensure transportation can be properly coordinated. 📆 Es importante que los estudiantes estĂ©n registrados antes del 13 de junio para poder coordinar adecuadamente las rutas de transporte.
6 months ago, Heather Alderks
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🎉 Congratulations to the MJHS 8th Grade Class of 2029! 🎓 We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to watch you soar in high school and beyond. Your hard work, resilience, and growth this year have been inspiring! A special thank you to Mrs. Jen Speakes, Mrs. Tara Jepsen, and Mrs. Margarita Alvarez for their incredible organization and planning. Your efforts made last night’s promotion ceremony truly unforgettable. ❀
6 months ago, Heather Alderks
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Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking a Choir Teacher (grades 6-12) for the 25-26 School Year. Please visit us at www.meridian223.org to apply.
6 months ago, Micki Hoefle
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Rounding out our Staff Appreciation Week, we would like to thank our principals and administration! Your support, guidance, and vision allows our students and staff to thrive - Thank you!
7 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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Continuing our Staff Appreciation Week . . . it's time to thank our School Counselors and Health Services Department! The extra support that these caring professionals provide to our students is crucial to their success and well-being. Thank you, today and always!
7 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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