Weekly Update – December 13

This weekend, MMS Boosters is hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to support 8th-grade students attending the DC trip! Join us at the gift-wrapping booth near the Santa display across from Beauty Ultra in the food court area on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th. Gift wrapping will be available for a minimum donation of $5 for large gifts and $2 for small gifts (though larger donations are always appreciated!). It’s a great opportunity to get your gifts wrapped while supporting our students. We hope to see you there!

MHS Music is hosting their final craft fair fundraiser of the year on Saturday, December 14, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM right here at MHS. This is a great opportunity to support our music program while exploring unique crafts and gifts. We hope to see you there!

Seniors and families, this is your last chance to save $20 on your Cap and Gown order! The deadline to place orders is December 14th.

Ordering now ensures on-time delivery for your graduation event this spring. Simply go to Jostens.com, select your high school, and place your order through one of Jostens’ preset packages or choose individual items. Information about scheduling the delivery event will be shared in January. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save and guarantee timely arrival!

Click HERE to order! For any questions, you can reach Jostens at jostenspnw@jostens.com or call 360-653-9102.

The Meridian Drama Club is excited to announce auditions for Alice in Wonderland!

Mark your calendars for the performances on March 7, 8 & 9, 2025! Scripts and more details will be available at the meeting. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the magic!

Thank you to everyone who filled out the Give Before You Get interest form! Check Student Square for your project assignment—it may already be there, or it will arrive soon.

If you are going off campus, you should have received a permission slip today. If you think you need a permission slip and didn’t get one, swing by the office to pick one up! These must be returned to the office by Tuesday, December 17. If you’re unable to return your slip, you’ll be reassigned to an on-campus project.

This is our school-wide community service event happening during the school day on Thursday, December 19. Transportation is provided, and the event is built into the special schedule for the day—so no class time is missed!

We’re still in need of donations to support our projects! If you’d like to contribute, please reach out to Kayla Turner at kbernsen@meridian.wednet.edu. Here’s what we need:

Thank you for your support in making this a meaningful day for everyone!

Comprehensive sexual health education (CSHE) lessons for 10th grade MHS students in Fall semester Health classes begin Monday, December 16, 2024.

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. Positive Prevention Plus curriculum materials are available for families to review at the District Office, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA , during business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If families are unable to review materials during business hours, please call 360-318-2170 to schedule an appointment.

Students who opt-out of the lessons will complete alternative assignments from Success for Teens. The Success for Teens book is available to view in its entirety online.

We appreciate your continued partnership in your student’s learning. If you have any questions please contact your teacher.

Our Unified Basketball team ‘Laurel Valley’ is about to start its next season! Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. This makes practices more fun and games more challenging and exciting for all. Everyone is invited to join our team regardless of abilities and experience! Our first practice will be Monday, December 16th at 3:30 pm in the gym. You can sign up on Final Forms under “Co-Ed Basketball”. To join, you will need a completed physical form from your doctor. The form can be found on the MHS website under athletics. For more information reach out to Mr. Holz, Ms. Meadows, or the athletic office.

Our second yearbook purchasing window of the school year is now open! Stop by the main office to purchase a yearbook for $70 cash, check, or card. Don’t wait – the window closes Friday, December 20 and those who wait to purchase until spring cannot be guaranteed a book. Purchases can also be made online.

Additionally – yearbook grad ads are sold out! Apologies!

We are excited to share a great opportunity for our students. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is offering free tutoring resources through Math Nation Washington for grades 6-12. These resources are available in multiple languages, available 24/7 and includes virtual tutoring and personalized instruction. This program provides valuable support to help our students excel in math. This free tool is a great way to support your child with math at home.

To access Math Nation, have your child sign on with their district Chromebook:

Getting Started:

If you have additional questions about Math Nation please contact your teacher or Instructional Coach Cynthia Richardson, crichardson@meridian.wednet.edu.

If you plan to pick up your child from school, please call or email at least 30 minutes in advance. This gives us time to contact the classroom and have your student ready for you. Without prior notice, we may not be able to expedite the process. Thank you for helping us serve you more smoothly!

As the seasons change and the weather turns colder, it is a good time to take a moment to review our winter weather procedures. Depending on conditions (which could include snow, flooding, power outages, etc.), the school day could be impacted. Meridian School District uses a variety of ways to communicate about school closures or delays: