Thank you to all of our families who helped support this year's Book Fair! It was a huge success which means lots of new books for our MES library! If you could not shop in person you still have an opportunity to shop online until March 9th.
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=5686061



We have a tie! Congratulations to 3rd and 5th grades for having the most eWallet sales at the Book Fair! Your pajama day and donut breakfast will be Friday March 21st.

Congratulations to Axl Goss for being February's "Book of the Month" winner!!!

Hive Family!
We need your help! If you have any of these items collecting dust in your garage or closets, please send them to the High School for our new Floral Design class.

Due to unplayable field conditions at Meridian & Hico fields, today's game is canceled. We'll hit after school at the batting cage at 4.
In case you haven’t heard the news, Aaliyah Washington is heading to the THSWPA State Unequipped Powerlifting Meet! We will have shirts on sale if you would like to purchase one. Shirts will be white, dri fit and will be $15. 2xl and 3xl will be an additional $2. Orders are due today by 3 pm! It is a quick turn around to ensure we have the shirts in time for the state meet.
Aaliyah will be competing on March 13th in Edinburg, Tx.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach L. Schur at lschur@meridianisd.org

We are proud of the work our band is doing this year! Tomorrow we will have a short concert in support of their UIL contest this week. Go Band! #RiseAsOne

Check out the events happening at MHS this week!

Tonight, our Meridian Yellow Jacket OAP students and their directors -- Andrea Dunn and Leigh Gilbert, successfully completed their play "A Monster Calls." They will be advancing to Bi-district. The students earned the following awards:
All Star Crew Member: Arianna Sandley
All Star Crew (top crew from all shows): Meridian OAP -- Guisel Neri, Arianna Sandley, Afton Smith, and Pearl Dong
Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Abigail Dietiker & Brianna Mercer
All Star Cast: Mark Pittman & Justus VonStrohe
Best Performers: Benjamin Beaudin
Advancing Shows: Meridian OAP, Valley Mills OAP & Waco-Meyers








Heads up Jacket Family. If you are headed to Glen Rose for OAP start time is 12:45. They are asking for a cash donation at the door in order to enter. So make sure to be prepared.
Greetings Hive Family.
Here is the latest Hive Happenings.
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Reminder all Softball tournament games scheduled for today (Friday 2/28) and tomorrow (Saturday 3-1) in Keene have been canceled.
Aaliyah Washington has punched her ticket to the THSWPA Unequipped State Powerlifting Meet after lifting a total of 710 pounds at the Regional Meet, earning her the title of Regional Champion of the 198 class! Brianna Rosales competed very well also, placing 7th overall in the 165 class!
We are very proud of how well our girls powerlifting team competed this year and are excited to see how Aaliyah competes at State!
Way to go, Lady Jackets!


The Meridian HS OAP performance time has changed for this Saturday, March 1st.
There are 5 shows. Meridian performs last.
The first show will start at 12:30.
Shows will run back to back.
The scheduled tournament games for the Lady Jackets has been canceled for 2/28-3/1.
Attention Meridian High School Parents!
Report Cards have been posted in Parent Portal. A paper copy went home with your Yellow Jacket. If you cannot access you Parent Portal Account, please call the office tomorrow to help you get access. Thank you!

Don't forget to come shop the Book Fair this evening 2/27 from 3:45-5:30 pm!

Congratulations to these powerlifters who have qualified for the THSPA Region 2 Division 4 Powerlifting Meet! The meet will take place on March 8th at West High School. Way to go, Jackets!

Happy School Business Officials Day to Tami Wehmeyer! Tami is the absolute best and we are so blessed to have her running the business department for MISD. Thanks for doing all of the hard work behind the scenes to keep our school running smoothly Mrs. Wehmeyer.

Great job to our Yellowjacket Baseball team for opening the season with a win last night over La Vega, 18-5!
