Our Mission: Each student will succeed through quality, inspirational and innovative education.
Meridian School District serves more than 1,800 students grades PreK-12 in the communities of Bellingham, Everson, Ferndale, and Lynden in northwest Washington.
The district has four schools, employs more than 300 staff members and offers students award-winning opportunities and access to highly-trained educators. More than 99 percent of Meridian teachers are fully certificated and nearly half of our teachers have a masters degree with an average of 13 years of classroom experience.
The Meridian School District works in partnership with our families and our community to educate each student in a safe and supportive learning environment to become a positive contributor to society.
View our District Report Card from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Our Location
Meridian School District is located immediately north of Bellingham, a city of approximately 90,000 people, in Whatcom County. The recreational, educational and cultural opportunities existing in Whatcom County all contribute to making it a unique and healthy place to live.
The Mt. Baker Ski Area provides one of the longest skiing seasons in the Northwest. The Mt. Baker National Forest, the Nooksack River system, lakes and beautiful Puget Sound provide varied opportunities for hiking and camping, fresh and saltwater fishing, boating and sailing. Close by are Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College.
Directions for visiting the District Office or Meridian Learning Center.
Fast Facts
At a glance
Diversity
Student Ethnicity
- 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.6% Asian
- 1% Black/African American
- 20.7% Hispanic/Latino of any races(s)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacifi Islander
- 6.8% Two or More Races
- 64.7% White
Teacher Ethnicity
- 0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0% Asian
- 0% Black/African American
- 1.8% Hispanic/Latino of any races(s)
- 0.9% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacifi Islander
- 0.9% Two or More Races
- 92.9% White
- 3.6% Not provided
Student Data by Enrollment
- 12.1% English Language Learners
- 0% Foster Care
- 24.3% Low-Income
- 3.1% Mobile
- 4.0% Highly Capable
- 2.2% Homeless
- 1.9% Migrant
- 1.0% Military Parent
- 4.0% Section 504
- 12.3% Students with Disabilities
Highlights
Support with Melissa Whitten
In Meridian, we believe in the power of support. Our developmental preschool program exemplifies this through their dedication to nurturing success in every student by working in partnership with staff [...]
Meridian High School Students Champion Teamwork
Students at Meridian High School (MHS) are breaking down stereotypes and creating a more accepting community through Unified Sports. Unified Sports, a program under the Special Olympics, unites students with [...]
Communication with Mallory Perry
At the heart of Mallory Perry's kindergarten classroom at IRE is a strong commitment to communication, aligning with Meridian School District's core value of proactive, consistent and clear two-way communication [...]
Communication with Elvira Trautman
We are committed to proactive, consistent and clear two-way communication that is accessible for all. Our cultural liaison, Elvira Trautman, helps us achieve that by ensuring all families, especially those [...]