Meridian High School
November 22nd - December 5th
Our Mission:
Principal's Message
As was shared a few days ago, Meridian High School will continue to stay in our current remote learning model and not transition to a hybrid model on November 30th. While there are different responses to the news about staying in a remote setting, one thing that doesn't change is the importance of continuing to support students while learning at home. We will continue to work to improve our support of students in any environment. With that in mind, I want to remind you of resources we have available.
T3 - The T3 schedule is posted each week in the newsletter and on the MHS website. Students also see it in Homeroom to help plan their week. While T3 is available to every student, any student who is failing or has a D in a class should be attending at least one session a week with their teacher to get answers, get organized, and get caught up in the class.
Google Guardian - This gives you (the parent/guardian) daily or weekly summaries of announcements, your student's progress, and upcoming work in class. You can contact the tech helpline to request access or look for an email sent in October by Joe O'Brien with the information.
Skyward - The Skyward phone app allows you to check your student's grades from the convenience of your phone, and gives access to other school information. If you don't know your Skyward login and password, please contact Robin Brinkman at 360-398-8111.
MHS Staff - Contact information for staff can be found at www.meridian.wednet.edu/mhs/staff-contact/
If you have further questions or concerns, please continue to reach out to me by phone at 360-398-8111 or email at dforbes@meridian.wednet.edu.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Go Trojans.
T3 is designed for students to receive the support they may need in a particular class. This could be making up an assessment or working with someone in a small group to help ensure that concepts are being understood. Teachers can assign students to attend a T3 in which case attendance is mandatory.
Weekly Tech Tip
Do you know? Students can search the MHS library catalog (a.k.a. Destiny) online! There are many ways to find a book you’ll love. This Google slide presentation will walk you through how to access the catalog, put books on hold, check books out and how to pick them up from MHS. Mrs. Waterman has a new order of books coming soon so she’ll get creative on how to “advertise” these awesome additions to the library. If you have questions, please feel free to email her at swaterman@meridian.wednet.edu or call (360) 318-2279.
How to Use Destiny Library Catalog - MHS
Happy Thanksgiving!
End of Periods 1,3,5 will be December 11th - This will also be the End of the Semester for these classes
Food Service Update
The plan for food service will continue as usual on Monday and Thursday even with the 3-5 grades coming back to IRE.
The week of Nov 23rd (Thanksgiving week), we will hand out a 5-day meal kit on Monday the 23rd. There will be no food service on Thursday the 26th.
We are also planning on moving inside the front doors of the MS. This will help keep the employees warm and out of the elements, the glass will allow us to see people arrive and with the tent that maintenance has been putting up for us, allow the employees to stay dry. And since it's Friday, students shouldn't be an issue.
If anyone has any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
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Rob Dunn, CDM
Food & Nutrition Director
360-318-2267
It's Almost Time to Buy Your Yearbook
Senior Grad Ads
This is an opportunity to give your senior student a shout out! One they will remember for years to come. Hurry these pages go fast and they are available on a first-come first-serve basis. You can pay Mrs. Heslep in the office now to reserve your space. Then turn in the pictures and text your would like to include by January 5, 2021. The Senior Ad form, with your pictures and text need to be turned in no later than January 5, 2021 to Mrs. Heslep. If you have any questions, please email Mr. McGrew at jmcgrew@meridian.wednet.edu
CLASS Of 2021 Senior Photo Information
THE SENIOR PICTURE:
DEADLINE: Senior pictures are due Tuesday January 5th for inclusion in the senior section of the Yearbook. However; we will accept them anytime before that date. Please be aware that if you do not submit a picture, and do not get a school picture taken when/if offered at the school (ASB picture), your student will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.
WHAT DO WE WANT?
*A picture saved at 300dpi, hi res, in a JPEG/JPG format emailed to yearbook staff at yearbook@meridian.wednet.edu . Please include the seniors first and last name in the subject line. EXAMPLE: “Smith, Tim senior pic for yearbook” If you do not receive a reply from Mr. McGrew via Yearbook email, that means your photo has not been received OR it has not been accepted. It is your responsibility to contact your photographer and have the picture sent if that is what you choose.
*Pictures should be PORTRAIT ONLY (head and shoulders/ torso)
*Keep Backgrounds neutral… nothing too busy, we will crop if needed so we can see your smiling face.
*Please no props near head or face; full-body shots may need to be cropped and/or a different photo may need to be submitted, choose neutral colors, nothing wild and full of pattern. No cars, no animals. Keep the school dress code in mind.
We RESERVE the right to not use a picture deemed inappropriate.
SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINE: January 5, 2021
CONTACT: Justin McGrew, MHS Yearbook Advisor
Class of 2021 *Information Change*
Class of 2021, we are asking for your contact information
* Email Address has been updated*
Booster parents want to keep you informed of all the hard work that has been going on behind the scenes. The soon to be graduates have their Senior Trip coming up in June and we need to get you the information, so your senior can attend. Please email us at mhsclass2021@outlook.com and include:
Your Name:
Seniors Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
MHS History Moment
MHS Volleyball 1998 State Champions!
The volleyball team finished the regular season with the 14-0 record. They were the North Cascades Conference Champions. They went on to the District Tournament, where they clinched the District Championship. At the state tournament they beat the #2 and #3 ranked teams to qualify for the State Championship game. They ended up beating Colville in 3 games and became the 1998 2A State Champions. Current MHS Volleyball coach Shannon Claeys was a player on this state championship team.
Meet Our Staff
Paige Shumway
Some fun facts about Paige:
- She loves flower gardening and picking berries on her farm.
- She loves paddleboarding.
- She loves listening to podcasts while walking her dog.
- She enjoys cooking--especially Mediterranean food.
- She loves learning about other cultures.
Dave Shick
Some fun facts about Dave:
- He was born and raised very near Punxsutawney, PA where the groundhog comes up every year on February 2nd.
- He was ranked as the #14 fifty cent-dollar limit poker player in the world by PokerTableRatings.com during the poker boom of the 2000s.
- He will golf with anyone, anytime, anywhere.
- Mr. Shick! always signs his name with a !.
MHS Students of the Week
We would like to recognize our high school students of the week sophomore Alex Coulter, junior Hunter Mckim, and senior Jenna McCauley. These students portrayed good behavior and engagement during remote learning. They will be rewarded with a gift from our sponsors. Red Barn Coffee, Shots 2 Go Espresso, Cocount Kenny’s, and Woods Coffee. Great job! And thank you to our sponsors!
Class of 2024
Request Transcripts Through Parchment
Please find the “Order transcripts through Parchment” link under Families & Students/Resources on the MHS website. Current students may call Mrs. Brinkman or Mrs. Waterman to receive their Parchment access code at the MHS office 360-398-8111.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Being present in class is vital to be successful in school. We want to encourage all of our students to be at school every day! If you are missing school, you are missing out on learning!
MHS Points of Contact
Andy Donahue, Assistant Principal: adonahue@meridian.wednet.edu
Cheryl McBride, Counselor A-J: cmcbride@meridian.wednet.edu
Don McMains, Counselor K-Z: dmcmains@meridian.wednet.edu
Tami McMains, Attendance: tgmcmains@meridian.wednet.edu
Robin Brinkman, Registration: rbrinkman@meridian.wednet.edu
Chromebook Tech Support: chromebook@meridian.wednet.edu
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