Meridian CUSD #101 - The school district has been working on the 2021-22 reopening plan, which will be very similar to how we approached last school year. Over the past 3 weeks things have changed considerably. As you might be aware, today Governor Pritzker mandated masks be worn by all individuals in Public and Private Schools. Masks will be mandatory.
You can find our reopening plan and also our remote learning for quarantined students at the following links. Located within these links are details. Additional information will follow tomorrow.
https://5il.co/wkc4 - Remote Learning for Quarantined students
https://5il.co/wkc3 - 21-22 Return to School
Any Meridian High School Senior who wants to set up their schedule needs to come the the high school building and meet with Mr. Hight tomorrow, Thursday August 5 between Noon and 3 PM.
Meridian CUSD #101 would like to welcome our new Elementary Principal Mrs. Latasha Mandrell!
Final Reminder, there will be a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic at Meridian High School tomorrow Tuesday, August 3rd from 11am-6pm in the High School Library. Also, the road is closed at the bridge just to the east of the Interstate till August 9th. Please plan accordingly.
The first day of Student Attendance at Meridian School District will be Tuesday, August 10. All students, including "Fast Start" students, must be registered to attend. District offices are open Monday through Thursday this week, from 7 AM until 2 PM. Registration forms may be printed from our website and should be returned to the school no later than Thursday noon.
Tuesday, August 3rd, from 11am-6pm, Meridian CUSD #101 will be hosting a vaccination clinic.
Meridian middle school baseball and softball tryouts and practices will begin on Monday, August 2nd from 4 to 6 pm on their respective game fields.
We will attempt to run a practice bus for this age group. The first pick-up will be in Pulaski at 3:15, Villa Ridge 3:20 Mounds 3:25 Mound City 3:30 Olmsted 3:40, and back to school at 3:50. If there aren't enough riders the bus courtesy will be eliminated.
High School baseball will begin practice on Tuesday, August 3rd from 10--12 on the high school field. There WILL BE NO practice bus for this group until classes resume.
Middle School baseball and softball tryouts and practices will begin on Monday, August 2nd from 4 to 6 pm on their respective game fields.
The first pick-up will be in Pulaski at 3:15, Villa Ridge 3:20 Mounds 3:25 Mound City 3:30 Olmsted 3:40, and back to school at 3:50. If we do not attain a sufficient number of riders the bus courtesy will be eliminated. High School baseball will begin practice on Tuesday, August 3rd from 10am--12 on the high school field. Because of a driver shortage, there WILL BE NO practice bus for this group until classes resume..
Meridian CUSD #101 will be hosting a free vaccination clinic at the High
School Library on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 11am-6pm.
Meridian School District Registration forms are available on the school website if you would like to download them to fill out and turn in to the school. Look for them by going to the website, "Menu" , "Documents" and look for "Registration Information".
Registration for the new school year is open and on-going at Meridian School District. If you have not already, please register your child as soon as possible. The anticipated first day of student attendance is Tuesday, August 10. Help us be ready to start the new school year!
Reminder, tomorrow, July 15, the buses for the Meridian School District summer program will run 15 minutes early. Parents bringing students to school should be here no later than 7:45 AM Only those students going to the zoo or attending credit recovery should attend tomorrow. Busses taking students to the zoo will leave at 8 AM
I am sure you have seen the State of Illinois has put out new guidance for the beginning of school! The District is sorting through the options and will have a plan for the school year by August 1!
Reminder student registration will continue tomorrow July 14th from 8am-3pm. Also, community health will be performing physicals from 9-1.
Meridian CUSD #101 is looking for substitute cafeteria workers! Please apply - https://5il.co/vafu
Please see the attached job postings. Meridian CUSD 101 is looking for an Elementary Principal, Elementary Teacher and Technology Assistant.
https://5il.co/uz20
Board of Education Agenda - July 6, 2021. https://5il.co/uz1z
Our students and staff involved in the Summer Enrichment program our doing tremendous things. You can check out this video here https://5il.co/uyap and also go to our documents page and click on the Summer Enrichment 2021 folder for more pictures and videos.
Please view the current job postings on our website at - https://5il.co/upzu! Thank you and have a great day!
School supply lists are available! On the Meridian web site, go to the "Menu" in the upper right corner of the home page, select "documents" and open the document labeled "Supply Lists". The lists are also available at the school and at local Dollar Stores and Walmarts.
Registration for the new school year is July 13 and 14 at the school. The Wellness on Wheels bus will be there for student physicals as well.