March 17th, 2024 Newsletter

Registration to request classes for next year has also started for freshmen and sophomores.  This week, juniors will meet with the counselors to look at options for classes to take next year.  While our 9th-11th graders are thinking about classes for next year, our seniors are finalizing their senior presentations and taking steps towards their next chapter in life after graduation on June 10th.

While work is being done in preparation for the future, it is important to remember to focus on taking the steps necessary for success in current classes.  One of the most important steps is regular attendance.

When students attend regularly, they have more opportunities to learn and understand the content being taught in class.  Regular attendance also promotes student health and well-being with access to school resources and interaction with staff and students.  Attending school builds a foundation for student success.

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.

Sincerely,
MHS Office Team

Student Registration for 2024-2025 Classes Students have begun registering for next year’s classes.  Each graduation class will do this over two weeks. * The first week students will get the information they need to make their course requests. * The following week, students will be making their course requests. Before making their requests, students will be asked to talk about the courses they are considering taking with their parent(s) / guardian (s).  Each student will also need to have a signature from a parent/guardian on their registration request form. Current freshmen received course and registration information during the week of March 4th and registered for classes in their world history class last week. Current sophomores received course and registration information last week.  They will register for classes in their English class during the week of March 18th. Current juniors will get course and registration information during the week of March 18th and register for classes in their US History class during the week of March 25th Running Start, NCTA, and part-time students will also get the course and registration information during the week of March 18th and register for classes during  the week of March 25th. Information related to registration can be found at  https://www.meridian.wednet.edu/mhs/counseling/course-registration/ If you have further questions about the registration process, please contact your student’s counselor.

World Language Assessment World Language Assessment will take place on April 15th. Students who can speak, read and write in a language other than English are encouraged to apply. Students have to register for the test before April 1st. There will be a practice session before the test. If you have questions about the test, please, e-mail or ask Mrs. Shuvalova. Registration Link

Washington to provide summer grocery benefits to eligible families Beginning this summer, Washington will provide grocery benefits through a program called Sun Bucks to help families with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer. Families will receive $120 per eligible child. Families that qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits for the 2023-24 school year will be eligible to receive Sun Bucks. For more information visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sebt

Senior Presentation Panelists Needed! We are seeking panelists for the MHS senior presentation day. Senior presentation day is Thursday, April 18th starting at noon. Panelists serve as “judges”, rating 4-5 student presentations. A catered lunch is provided. Sorry, parents/guardians of current MHS seniors are not permitted to be panelists. To volunteer or get more information, please contact Shannon Waterman at swaterman@meridian.wednet.edu.