Mock crash at MHS on May 4, district art show May 8 and no school May 12

Mock Crash Drill at MHS on May 4

On Thursday, May 4 a mock crash drill and assembly will take place at Meridian High School from 10:35 to 11:25 a.m. The mock crash will simulate an emergency medical and law enforcement response to a motor vehicle accident caused by distracted or impaired driving. The drill may include a helicopter landing on the football field to simulate transporting a critical patient. The drill will mean there is increased emergency medical personnel and law enforcement presence at the school.

The drill and assembly are intended to educate students on the dangers of driving distracted or impaired. The assembly was proposed by two Meridian High School leadership students working closely with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

This drill is provided in partnership with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Support Officer Community Care, Prospect Fire/EMS Dispatch Center, LifeFlight and Heston Hauling.

Students who request to be excused from the drill will do an alternate activity during the assembly. Please work with the school counselor if you feel your child needs to be excused.

Before and after the drill, students will be surveyed to check their knowledge about the risks of distracted and impaired driving and will have an opportunity to give feedback about the drill.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Principal Derek Forbes at 360-398-8111.

District Art Show at Meridian High School at 6 p.m. on May 8

Please join us from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8 for our district art show. Student art from all schools will be on display in the Meridian High School commons.

It will be an evening of the arts, with music provided by the Meridian Middle School jazz and parade bands and Meridian High School marching band. The MMS and MHS color guards will also perform.

Please come and see artwork created by our talented student artists in Meridian! The event is free, open to all ages and light refreshments will be available.

No School May 12, Staff Workday

Friday, May 12 is a staff workday and a no school day for all students.

Staff workdays are used for professional development. All school offices are closed to the public on these days.

Please note our school year calendars are available on our calendars webpage. Looking ahead, the last day of school is Thursday, June 15. The first day of school for the 2023-24 school year is Thursday, Aug. 31.