Meridian ISD

Show your MISD Teachers your Appreciation ALL Week!

Jalen Clifton is the granddaughter of Arlene Swiney. In athletics she participated in varsity basketball 4 years, track, theater and tennis for 2 years and was Team Captain Basketball her senior year. Jalen was a member of the church leadership team and participated in community service events such as Mission Meridian, Blood Drives, Vacation Bible School, and Christmas Basket handout. Her hobbies include watching Netflix, reading, and hanging out with friends and family. After graduation, Jalen plans to attend Tarleton State University and pursue a career as a Physical Therapist.

It's "Teacher Appreciation Week". Let's show our MISD teachers how much we appreciate all they do all year for our students. Let's shower them with gratitude and love this week!

Elementary parents...Class & Spring Pictures will be in packets Tuesday and Wednesday. If you have any questions please contact Life Touch.

Dakota Cassidy is the daughter of Michael and Cathy Cassidy. She has been an athlete in Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Track all four years of high school. Dakota was a state qualifier freshman to senior year in Cross Country and placed 7th her junior year. She also qualified for state in the 1600 meter run her junior year and finished 5th. Dakota has been an active UIL participant through high school in various events, including One Act Play her freshman year. She is also an NHS member. Dakota is the Communications Coordinator through Meridian ISD’s FCA program. Over the years, Dakota has participated in several forms of community service such as Mission Meridian, Catholic Heart Work Camp, Carter Blood Drive, and volunteering at Luthern Sunset Ministries in Clifton, TX. After graduation, Dakota plans to attend Southern Arkansas University to pursue a degree in Ag Business while continuing her running career in cross country and track. Her favorite high school memory is when she made it to state as a part of the Varsity Cross Country team with her best friends. Having the chance to compete at that level with a team of girls she became very close with greatly impacted her and her running career. From playing cards in the hotel room to going out to eat as a team, Dakota will always remember the fun times the team had while competing at the state championship as well as throughout the season.

Andrea Barnett is the daughter of Barbara Barnett, Wayne Barnett, Skip Barnett, Rose Barnett, and LeeAnne Barnett. She has been active in academic UIL, Band, and Sports Manager for 4 years and National Honor Society 2 years. She has held a leadership position in band for 3 years. In Band, Andrea has qualified for the Centex Honor Band 5 times, and accumulated a total of 5 excellent ratings on her performances. In academic UIL, Andrea earned 1st place in district for Editorial writing in year 3. In OAP, Andrea has received 3 medals as an outstanding crew member. In her free time, Andrea likes to watch TikTok if she isn't working. After graduation Andrea plans on attending Tarleton State University to study psychology. Andrea's favorite memory from High School was every day in dual credit when Mrs. Wilkins walked up to me and gave me "the look" and made me do my work. She is the only reason that I passed any of my college classes.

Come drive by the stadium and see us from 5:00-8:00 tonight!! #restoretheswarm

Plans are Set for End of Year Activities Please see the full story on our MISD webpage at https://www.meridianisd.org/article/240608?org=meridian-isd

Senior Spotlight Jose Marquez Anaya is the son of Monica and Marcos Anaya. Jose played football while in high school. After graduation, Jose wants to attend college for Automotive Mechanics.

A Time for Hope & Unity Please join us Friday, May 1 from 7:00-8:00 & drive by Yellowjacket Stadium. We will "parade" from the north end (DAEP) & exit behind the baseball field. In coordination with Meridian PD & Meridian FD, we are also asking you to leave your porch light on.

Following suit with Governor Abbott and "re-opening" Texas, MISD has unlocked the gates at the MHS Track to allow the community to begin using it as you have in the past. Please maintain distancing as appropriate and no pets or "wheels" on the track. Thanks! Mrs. Edwards

Senior Event- May 7, 2020- 9:00 am Jacket Stadium Bring your cap and gown, we will have extras. You will stay 6 feet apart at all times. We will take many pictures. You will be spaced apart on the field for these pictures to ensure the safety of all. If your parents/guardians bring you, they must stay in their vehicles or outside the Stadium Fence. Only seniors inside the stadium area. We need all of you there!!

Congratulations to MJHS and MHS 5th 6 Weeks Gold Star Students- Brayden Wehmeyer and Michelle Santamaria and our Classroom Champions- see image.

ALL MISD ATHLETES Coach Morton will be at the field house (north end of the stadium) on Tuesday, May 5th from 2:00-5:00 for you to drop off any athletic equipment or uniforms that you haven't turned in.

Tons of work turned in for this week. Great job everybody, Keep up the hard work. We are here at MES gym until 6:30 accepting work and handing out packets.

Be on the lookout for important calendar events as we move into May. They can be found on the "Events" tab of our App or on the "Events" tab of the MISD website. https://www.meridianisd.org/o/meridian-isd/events

MISD Transfer Students Each year we send out transfer paperwork that needs to be completed & returned. Those were mailed home today. Please return them by Friday, May 15. They can be returned w/student work @ MES or dropped in the boxes located @ the MES gym. Thanks! Mrs. Edwards

A Time for Hope & Unity Please join us on Friday, May 1 from 7:00-8:00 & drive by Yellowjacket Stadium. As a sign of hope & unity during this time, we will have field lights on. Please no stopping or gathering. We will "parade" from the north end off Hwy 174 & exit on the south.

Lockers Cleaned Out!! Faculty and Staff members have bagged and tagged personal items from all lockers in the MHS building. Be sure to come by and get these bags during Packet Pick Up/Drop Off this week.

Here are the MES Virtual Spirit Week Challenges for the week of 4/27/20! We hope you will join in and tag your photos with #Remoteswarm so we can all see them!