Principal’s Message

Hey IRE Families,

Thank you to all the families who sent in photos for our Veteran’s Day Assembly. Our school community worked hard to prepare a number of songs and other ways to honor those who have served.

We hope that you and your family get to spend some time together this three-day weekend in recognition of Veterans Day.

Lastly, progress report information is now available for all families on Skyward. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teacher after consulting the family progress report guide.
Best,

Tyler Dockins, Principal
Accessing Progress Reports
Skyward Family Access is available for families to use to track their student’s grades, attendance, schedules with Teacher’s names, test scores and other information pertaining to your student.

To access Skyward:
1. Go to the Meridian School District Website: www.meridian.wednet.edu  Click on Families & Students tab

2. Click on Skyward Family Access

3. Enter your Login and Password provided by your student’s school

4. Once in Skyward your screen will look like this, if you have multiple students you can switch between students at the top where it says “All Students”:

5. From here you can click on any of the tabs to the left for more information. If you are specifically looking for your student’s current grades you can click on gradebook or if you need to print your student’s grades you can click on portfolio for the most recent progress or semester grades.

6. If families would like to print a copy of your student’s most recent progress, semester report card or test scores that can be done by clicking on the Portfolio Tab and choosing the item highlighted in blue they would like to preview and print.
Submit a Thank You Note for American Education Week!
American Education Week is Nov. 13-17. We are celebrating all staff who work in Meridian School District! Please join us in expressing gratitude for all that they do! You can submit as many ‘thank you’ notes as you’d like to. Thank you notes will be delivered to staff members via email during American Education Week. Thank you for helping us make this a great week!

Backpack Tags

Each student should have a tag that is zip tied on their backpack.  This tag is given to every child so cafeteria staff can scan that tag at breakfast to keep the line moving faster.

Please help us by keeping these tags on the students backpacks.
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Inclement Weather

As the seasons change and the weather turns colder, it is a good time to take a moment to review  winter weather procedures.  Depending on conditions (which could include snow, flooding, power outages, etc.), schools could close for the day, open two hours late with regular bus routes or snow bus routes or open on time with snow routes.  Please familiarize yourself with the information below to prepare for changes in the school schedule.
How will I be notified of school closures or delays?

A message will automatically come to you if you are a parent/guardian or staff member. You can update your contact information in Skyward Family Access or by calling your school office. Alerts are sent through ParentSquare. ParentSquare uses your contact information from Skyward. You do not need to activate your account in ParentSquare to receive alerts.

Where can I find weather or emergency information?

Meridian School District uses a variety of methods to keep you informed:

  • An email, text, app notification and/or phone call will automatically be sent to you via ParentSquare.

  • Tune to local media: 790 AM, 96.5 FM, 104.1 FM or Seattle media.

  • Check  www.meridian.wednet.edu

  • Check @meridianschooldistrict505 on Facebook or Instagram

The district will continue to use FlashAlert Newswire to notify local TV and radio media of school closures or delays.

What are snow routes?

A snow bus route (or snow route) is a modified route that is used when road conditions are impacted by weather and driving a school bus in some areas may not be advised. Transportation will make individual arrangements for students who receive specialized transportation which do not follow the snow routes.

If snow routes are in effect, students must catch their bus at the alternate stops below:

  • Route 1: Van Wyck Road, Guide Meridian side: Meet at Ryzex Way, on W. Horton Rd.

  • Route 4: E. Horton Road: Meet at Ryzex Way, on W. Horton Rd.

  • Route 9: Zander Road: Meet at E. Smith Rd.

Where can I find more information?

Visit our Weather Notifications webpage for more information about inclement weather and delay.
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Holiday Assistance

If you need help providing gifts for your kids (birth to 18) this holiday season, The Bellingham Community Toy Store has a limited number of appointments available for Meridian families who have filled out a free and reduced meal application this school year and qualified. At the Community Toy Store, parents/guardians pay cash for gifts, but at a 75-80% discounted rate. If you are interested in signing up (and you have NOT signed up for help with any other organization this season) please call or text the Meridian Family Support Center at 360-988-1949.