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
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Highlights
Exploring Phenomena: A New Approach to Science
Last year, the Meridian School District adopted the OpenSciEd curriculum, a phenomena-driven approach to science education designed to engage students by centering each unit around real-world phenomena. This curriculum is [...]
Exceptional Growth in Reading at Irene Reither Elementary
Irene Reither Elementary has achieved remarkable success in reading growth over the past year, thanks to the implementation of the i-Ready assessment, new supplemental curriculum and a dedicated coaching program. [...]
Stella’s Story at Irene Reither Elementary
First grader Stella is shining brightly at Irene Reither Elementary, despite the challenges of cerebral palsy. Her mother, Kara Goff, recently emphasized the importance of inclusion, understanding and community support. [...]
Celebrating Diane Axelson Court
On Oct. 8, we officially celebrated the renaming of Meridian High School’s north gym to Diane Axelson Court. For over 30 years, Diane Axelson dedicated her life to shaping young [...]