MERIDIAN JR/SR
HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENT
March 3, 2023
Good Luck, Meridian High School Boys Basketball Team on your game
at IHSA Sectional Tournament! BOBCATS WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!
Quote of the day- “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – Robert F.
Kennedy
Congratulations to Cole Kaufman, Evaden Crecelius, and Rahhem Glover they are our
Top ASVAB scorers. JOB WELL DONE!!!
On Monday, March 6th, there will be No School in observance of Casimir Pulaski Holiday.
HS Scholar Bowl will be in Regionals on Monday, March 6 th at Goreville. The bus will leave the
HS at 2:30 pm. The game time is at 4 pm-Meridian vs. Vienna.
On Wednesday, March 8th, ALL 8th graders will be going on a field trip to SCC called
“Welcome to the Real World,” departure will be at 8:30 am and we will return at 1:30 pm. We will
eat lunch at SCC.
On Thursday, March 9th ALL sophomores will be going to SCC to take the Accuplacer test.
We will return before lunch.
On Monday, March 13th, ALL 6th graders will be attending the “Building Bridges” field trip with
Men of Power, Women of Strength. We will return between 3-3:30 pm.
March 13th-17th the SMILE Illinois Mobile Dental clinic will be in our district for dental services.
Senior Scholarships that are due on March 15th are Buffalo Soldiers MC Scholarship, Illinois
Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship, and Hayden Farm Scholarship, please bring them to
guidance.
Friday, March 17th is the end of the 3rd quarter. Students make sure you have all assignments
and projects completed and turned in to your teacher. Finish 3rd quarter strong!!!
On Monday, March 20th, Upward Bound will be here during the lunch blocks.
Student Parent Transition Night will be held March 20th from 6 pm-8 pm in the High School
Gym. Please come out and speak with Representatives from Local and State Colleges, Local
and State Universities, Local 318 Operators Union, and others.
Juniors and any Seniors who have not taken the SAT, the SAT is coming up. However, you can
practice for the SAT on Khan Academy.com. Khan Academy is a free and personalized SAT
practice program that allows you to practice anytime. Our test date is for SAT is Wednesday,
March 22nd.
On Wednesday, March 29th, we will have an early dismissal at 11 am for School Improvement
Day.
Attention ALL SENIORS & 8th GRADERS: The cap, gown, and tassel is $34. The deadline is March 31st.
Any staff or students interested in working this summer for the Ullin Summer League as an
umpire, please contact Tanner Crow at 618-306-3910.
Any Seniors who has not completed their FAFSA need to make an appointment with Tammy
Capps at Shawnee Community College.
Attention Students:
NO students should be on the stage unless you have permission to do so.
Senior Scholarship Opportunities!
All local and national scholarship have been distributed to seniors, if you need them
they will be in the Guidance office and the Meridian website under Guidance. Please
watch for deadline dates.
Activities:
On March 3 rd , Friday, a “Varsity only” Volleyball match will be held at home and start at 4 pm.
Elementary Basketball is CANCELLED for today.
Tonight, Meridian vs. Webber Township HS for the IHSA Sectional Championship game at
Gallatin County, tipoff is at 7 pm.
On March 6 th , Monday, the HS Scholar Bowl Regional will be held in Goreville HS and start at 4
pm. The bus will leave at 2:30 pm.