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From the Principals
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Dear Families,
What a fun and spirited week we’ve had at MMS! We wrapped things up with an exciting assembly featuring relay races and “snowball fights” (dodgeball). It was truly wonderful to see both students and staff coming together to build strong relationships and create lasting memories.
As we head into Winter Break, we wish you a time filled with joy, laughter, and opportunities to recharge with your loved ones. Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or simply enjoying the comfort of home, we hope it’s everything you need.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready to kick off 2024 with enthusiasm, purpose, and learning!
-Todd Torgeson, Principal
-Jill Hammack, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming…
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No school December 23 – January 5. We will return to school on Monday, January 6. We hope you enjoy time with family and loved ones!
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Vision and hearing screening will happen when we return from break. The MMS health team could use your help! We are in need of 2 volunteers to assist on January 14 from 8:45 to 2:00. Please contact our school nurse, Stacy King if you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help (sking@meridian.wednet.edu).
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A Peek Into the Classroom
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Kaley Bishop, our PE teacher at MMS, leads a class called Lifetime Fitness. This course introduces students to a variety of physical activities and wellness practices they can incorporate into their lives. To enrich the experience, Mrs. Bishop frequently invites guest speakers to share insights from their specialized wellness fields. By creating these real-world connections, she helps students see how their PE activities at MMS can translate into hobbies, careers, or lifelong healthy habits. Lifetime Fitness is a new and highly popular addition to our elective schedule this year. Thank you, Mrs. Bishop, for offering our students such an incredible opportunity!
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Info & Reminders
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As a reminder, teachers will not be monitoring Go Guardian over Winter Break. If you have not already, please familiarize yourself with the Go Guardian Parent App as a way to support appropriate district technology usage at home. Thank you for helping support students!
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This winter, MMS and MHS students will have an opportunity to collaborate to put on a play – Alice in Wonderland! See the flyer below for more information.
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Semester 2 begins on January 28th. Due to scheduling limitations, most student schedules cannot be adjusted. However, if you identify a clerical error or have an extenuating circumstance that requires a schedule change, please contact us. Thank you for your understanding!
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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@
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Applications are available now to apply for the 2025-2026 American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) awards.
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will accept signed and completed applications that are postmarked by March 3, 2025. Applications must be accompanied with all required attachments.
To download the application and instruction materials, go to https://wsac.wa.gov/american-
To be eligible, an applicant must:
· Have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington state
· Intend to use his or her education to benefit the American Indian community in this state
· Be enrolled full-time for 2025-26, beginning fall term, at a participating college or university in-state
· Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the college financial aid office, per FAFSA)
· Be a Washington state resident
· Have not received a total of five years of this scholarship
There is a priority for upper-division and graduate-level students, however, all qualified applicants are considered. IMPORTANT: Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the selection committee.
A selection committee composed of representatives from the American Indian community in-state will review and score the applications. The number of scholarships and amounts awarded are based on an evaluation of the interest earnings available in the endowment. Scholarships generally range between $500 to $2,000 each for the academic year. Finalists are announced in the spring.
Mail the signed application, with required attachments, postmarked by March 3, 2025, to:
American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program
Washington Student Achievement Council
PO Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430
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See the flyer below for information on an upcoming opportunity on supporting families and kids (ideal for families raising children ages 10-14).
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Further Out Dates to Keep in Mind
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