Weekly Update – February 14

Meridian High School invites families to meet with teachers on the evening of February 18 from 6:15 to 7:00 PM. Teachers will be available in their classrooms—if a door is closed, they are meeting with a family; if it’s open, feel free to come in! Maps will be available outside the main office, and staff will be on hand to help you find the right classroom. Interpreters will also be available. We look forward to seeing you!

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.

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.

Thanks to those of you who attended our Dual Credit Night on Monday. We appreciated the chance to hear from representatives from Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, and Northwest Career and Technical Academy. While we know many families and students are still making their decisions, for those sophomores or juniors planning to attend NCTA for next year, their application opened today, and many programs will be filled by next week. Get those applications in quickly!

Visit  https://www.nwtech.k12.wa.us/ for more information and to apply!

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.