Weekly Update – February 7

We are committed to continuously improving our school district and providing the best education for all our students. To do that, we need your feedback!

Please take a few minutes to complete our annual survey. Your insights will help us identify key areas to focus on, ensuring we deliver the highest quality education. This survey is also crucial for tracking our progress towards the goals outlined in Our Commitments, our strategic plan.

We want to hear your thoughts on various topics, including school communication, learning expectations, and your interactions with teachers and administrators. The survey is available in multiple languages.

Please complete the survey by March 7.

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.

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:

Visit our Weather Notifications webpage for more information about inclement weather and delays.

​NOTE – DATE CHANGE!

Are you starting to plan for next year and interested in dual credit opportunities? Join us on February 10 at 6:00 PM for Dual Credit Night!

This informative event will feature:

More information on Dual Credit – what it is and how it can work for students – is available in this letter. If you have questions, connect with your counselor for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you missed Financial Aid Night and have not yet turned in your Opt-Out form, please submit it to your school counselor as soon as possible—we need this on file.

Futures NW will return during a lunch period to review your FAFSA/WASFA applications, ensuring they are processed correctly without errors. If you haven’t completed your FAFSA/WASFA yet, you can book an appointment for support with a Futures NW representative at https://www.futuresnw.org/book-a-meeting.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is excited to announce that applications for the 2025–2026 Sea Mar Scholarships are now open! These scholarships provide financial support to students pursuing a college degree.

The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. Visit  www.seamar.org/scholarships for details and to apply. Flyers with QR codes linking to the scholarship website are also available in both English and Spanish.

For questions, contact Kenia Diaz at scholarship@seamarchc.org or call (206) 763-5277. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your future!

The 2025-26 FAFSA form is now available as of Monday, November 18th, almost two weeks earlier than originally anticipated. Students and families are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to access important financial aid opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to plan for the future—spread the word!

If you’ve failed a course and are no longer on track to graduate, now is the time to sign up for credit retrieval. Sessions will be held on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. in Room 209. Attendance is required, and students can catch the activity bus home afterward. Once the course is completed, the credit will be added to your transcript.

Contact your school counselor to sign up!

The Meridian School District Family Resource Center is open daily from 8:30 to 3:30 in portable 400A on the Irene Reither campus.

Students who qualify for free or reduced meals can stop by to get school supplies or sign up for Operation School Bell which provides new school clothes for students enrolled in Meridian School District. We also have the clothing closet available for any Meridian family looking for gently used adult and kid clothing.

Questions? Contact Alicia Roberts (English) at 360-988-1949 or Elvira Trautman (Spanish) at 360-306-2886.