Top Stories
Welcome Back to School Year 2020-21
Meridian Community, I normally send a back-to-school letter to parents at the beginning of August. In the letter I like to share the improvements that were made during the summer months, outline the goals and theme of the year, and thank you for being an incredibly supportive community. This year is different in almost every way, but I will attempt to still hit those major points in this welcome back letter. This . . .
Chromebook Distribution for School Year 2020-21
Hello all, We finally have a date and time set for Chromebook distribution. We appreciate your patience. We will see you next Tuesday, August 11th, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Stillman Valley High School. All students will pick up their new device at this time, so we expect this to be a busy day as we distribute over 1500 devices. We ask that everyone enter SVHS off of the Pine Street exit and we will have a process in place . . .
2020-2021 Student Registration
Registration is OPEN!
The 2020 – 2021 registration is now open. Registration can be accessed through your Skyward Family Access account for current students in the Meridian #223 school district. The Board of Education has approved to extend the Early Incentive Registration indefinitely. This means that you are still able to pay on your account and receive the early incentive rate. You can view your . . .
Kindergarten Registration for School Year 2020-2021
UPDATED INFO as of 6/24/20
(June 24, 2020) Incoming Kindergarten Families! The district office is open for registration. If possible, please get in and provide documentation for residency and paperwork. We know that many have entered into new and unique financial situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please know that you are able to simply turn in registration and prove residency and then take care of registration fees later. If you need . . .
Re-Opening Plan as of July 22, 2020
Meridian Community: As we set upon our process to reopen schools, our sincere hope was that we would be able to create a plan that met the needs and desires of our community. This is why we surveyed the community so frequently and we thank you for your participation in completing those surveys. Our initial survey indicated 46 percent of parents would like Remote Learning as an option. As such, we built the plan we sent to . . .
Message About Reopening
Meridian Community: As you know, over the past few months we have attempted to be communicative and collaborative throughout the process of evolving our schools to meet the new demands created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, ISBE released (what is expected to be) their final guidance document prior to the start of the school year. I am sure many of you have already read this document, as it went viral on social . . .
Summer Office Hours
For All Buildings beginning June 22
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Beginning June 22, 2020 District Office Monday – Thursday, 9am - 2pm SVHS Monday – Thursday, 9am - 2pm MJHS, Monroe Center, Highland Closed until further notice Out of an abundance of caution we ask that the following precautions be . . .
Thank You For Your Feedback
Thought Exchange Results
Meridian Community: At this link below you will find the results of the parent and student survey sent out requesting information on our community's thoughts on how we should attempt to start school in the fall knowing what we did a few weeks ago. The survey results were incredibly meaningful to our efforts as we continue to juggle many scenarios. The thoughtfulness of the information provided is sincerely appreciated. If you . . .
