Last week on May 8th, we celebrated School Nurse Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the essential role of school nurses and health services assistants in promoting student health and well-being. Today, we want to extend appreciation to our incredible healthcare team at Meridian High School: School Nurse Stacy King and Health Services Assistant Rachael Berdan.
Stacy and Rachael play a vital role in our school community, providing compassionate care, first aid, and health education to our students and staff. They work tirelessly behind the scenes and are always ready to respond to health-related needs, ensuring the safety and wellness of everyone at Meridian High.
Stacy and Rachael are truly team players and are willing to do anything they can to positively impact our students. As we continue through the final weeks of the school year, let’s take a moment to express our gratitude to Stacy and Rachael for their commitment to the health of our students, as well as their overall well-being.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 360.398.8111. If you need translation support, please contact our cultural liaison, Elvira Trautman at 360.306.2886.
-MHS Office Team
Comprehensive sexual health education lessons begin May 13th
Students in 10th grade will be taking part in comprehensive sexual health lessons beginning May 13th during their health class.
Parents and guardians may review the Positive Prevention Plus curriculum and may remove their children from these lessons with a written request. (RCW 28A.300.475 ). Families who wish to opt their children out of these lessons must turn in an opt-out form to the school office before the first day of lessons. Students who opt-out of the lessons will have an alternate health assignment unrelated to sexual health education.
Futures Northwest – Learning With Leaders
Are you interested in healthcare, information technology or manufacturing? Come to Learning with Leaders! Experience hands-on demonstrations, learn from local industry leaders, and get a glimpse of your future. You must register with a QR code AND get the necessary forms in the library. Forms are due May 16th. For more information, see Mrs. Waterman.
Monday – Burger Bar w/ Fries
Tuesday – Homemade Tater Tot Casserole
Wednesday – Beef & Cheese Nachos
Thursday – WG Nuggets & Tots
Friday -Max Cheese Sticks and Caesar Salad
Other Daily Offerings
Pizza
Variety of Fresh Made Salads
Variety of Fresh Made Wraps
Deli Sandwiches
Yogurt Parfait
National Barbecue Day
National Barbecue Day is celebrated every May 16. Barbecues are one of America’s favorite pastimes. Since the activity is highly common in the U.S., it is no surprise that a special day has been dedicated to celebrating the barbecuing tradition.
Although the concept of barbecuing did not originate in America, the activity has become an essential part of American culture today. The history of barbecuing in the U.S. goes back to colonial times where any celebration was incomplete without a cookout. After the Revolutionary War was won and the first bridge was built over the Missouri River, barbecue celebrations erupted all over the nation. Even the American presidents are famous for hosting massive barbecues during times of success and on days of special observances. In fact, George Washington’s diary is said to have referenced a barbecue event that lasted for three days — that’s how deeply rooted barbecuing is in the country’s history!
MHS Class Booster Information
Seniors & Families
Our baccalaureate is being held Sunday, June 9th @ 6:30p @ Laurel Church next door to the high school.
What is baccalaureate?
It’s a religious service traditionally held the Sunday before commencement (graduation) containing a farewell sermon/message to the graduating class.
This is a tradition at Meridian which is put on by the Meridian booster parents.
Senior parents/guardians and their families are invited to attend. The senior slide show will be shown at the baccalaureate.
Specific details for the graduates will be forthcoming in a few weeks.
Cookies & beverages will be served after the service.
Questions? Let us know here via Meridian Class of 2024
Please share with other MHS senior families!!
Senior Parents and Guardians
If you have any photos from Kindergarten on that you would like to contribute to the senior slide show for the Baccalaureate, they need to be in digital format & can be emailed to Marissa at mcandyfam@gmail.com BY MAY 24th!
The photos should preferably be school-related in some fashion, concerts, field trips, etc., and a baby pic will be great too!
