The Hive Happenings

Our campus survey is now open, and we truly need every family’s input.

The survey is a little longer this time, but your honest feedback helps us improve communication, strengthen programs, and better serve our students.

Please take a few minutes to complete it. Your voice directly impacts the direction of our campus.

Join us Tuesday for Open House at MHS! Come meet teachers, visit classrooms, and enjoy a chili cheese hot dog while you’re here.

Immediately following Open House, we will host a brief meeting for Dual Credit families and Seniors.

We hope to see all of our Yellow Jacket families there! 💛

Our Yellow Jacket Powerlifters had a strong showing at the Rio Vista Powerlifting Meet! Both the boys and girls teams placed 4th overall, and several of our athletes earned top finishes in their weight classes. We are proud of the discipline, determination, and hard work these students continue to show—on the platform and beyond.

🥇🥈 Individual Placements

Bailey Hay – 🥇 1st Place, 132s
Taylor Brown – 7th Place, 148s
Jazlyn Orozco – 🥇 1st Place (U), 181s
Aaliyah Washington – 🥇 1st Place (U), 198s

Anthony Alonzo – 🥇 1st Place, 114s
Aden McNett – 🥉 3rd Place, 123s
Zackery Smith – 🥇 1st Place (U), 148s
Dustin Padgett – 🥇 1st Place (U), 165s
Kyler Kerbow – 🥉 3rd Place (U), 165s
Zeek Mabry – 🥇 1st Place, 181s
Jose Cuevas – 🥈 2nd Place (U), 181s
William Boganwright – 🥇 1st Place (U), 242s
Cristian Whitmer – 🥈 2nd Place (U), 242s
Stephen Potter – 🥇 1st Place (U), SHW

Way to represent Meridian High School with strength and pride. Keep lifting, Jackets! 💛🐝

We are beyond proud to announce that the Meridian High School Band of Gold has been selected to perform at the 2026 AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students as they will:
✨ Perform at halftime
✨ Perform live on ESPN with a guest celebrity artist
✨ March in the game day parade
✨ Compete in the Liberty Bowl Battle of the Bands

What an incredible honor and a true testament to the talent, dedication, and heart of our Band of Gold students and directors. Meridian is about to be represented on a national stage—and we couldn’t be prouder!

💛🎶 Go Band of Gold! Go Yellowjackets! 🐝

This month, our Capturing Kids’ Hearts focus is Kindness.

Kindness is more than just being nice. It’s choosing to speak with respect, helping without being asked, including others, and responding with patience—even when it’s hard. In a small, close-knit community like ours, those daily choices truly shape the culture of our campus.

At Meridian High School, we are intentionally teaching and modeling kindness in classrooms, hallways, practices, and activities. We want our students to understand that leadership begins with how we treat people.

💬 What Kindness Looks Like at School

• Greeting others by name

• Encouraging teammates and classmates

• Choosing respectful words

• Including someone who feels left out

• Showing patience during challenges

🏡 How Families Can Support at Home

• Ask your student: “What’s one kind thing you did today?”

• Model calm, respectful conversations

• Encourage gratitude and thankfulness

• Talk about how words and actions affect others

When students learn to lead with kindness, they build stronger friendships, stronger teams, and a stronger school community.

Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to grow not only academically, but in character. We are proud to walk alongside you in raising young people who lead with heart. 💛

**Note: Senior Spotlights will feature 2-3 Seniors per week in the newsletters. Students will be put in the newsletter in the order they are received. Reminder that students who do not submit photos will only have their bio posted.**

The journey to graduation is filled with achievements, friendships, and unforgettable moments. Meridian High School is proud to shine a spotlight on this year’s seniors, celebrating their hard work, stories, and the bright futures ahead. Join us in recognizing the Class of 2026 — each week in our newsletter, we’ll share personal highlights and memories from our amazing seniors. Let’s honor their dedication and celebrate the start of their next adventure together!

Stay tuned for inspiring stories and help us cheer on the Class of 2026!

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A fantastic idea from one of our parents: Meridian High is looking to launch a volunteer program—much like classroom moms but for our whole school! We’d love for parents or family members to help greet students, decorate hallways, make positive phone calls home, and support other school activities. This is a wonderful way to build connections and celebrate our students. Interested in joining the volunteer team or learning more? Let us know by filling out the form.

We will send out a monthly sign up sheet requesting volunteers for events happening at the school. Sign up for one or all. Anyone is welcome! Volunteer forms must be signed in order to participate during school hours.

🌟 Gold Stars: Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes

Every week, we’ll shine a little spotlight on moments—big and small—that make our campus stronger, kinder, and more connected. Gold Stars aren’t about titles or checklists; they’re about the heart and hustle we see in each other every day.

💡 Want to nominate someone for a Gold Star? Send me a quick note with their name and what they did. All shout-outs are not just welcome—they’re encouraged!

This week's Gold Star Nominations were (insert drum roll here):

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Remember anyone can nominate a teacher, staff member, or student! Let's help build each other up this year to make this the best school year ever! Go Jackets!!

🔼Attendance by grade level as of February 13, 2026:

6th grade: 97.06% 🔼

7th grade: 96.59% 🔽

8th grade: 98.13%🔽

9th grade: 96.05%🔽

10th grade: 94.72% 🔽

11th grade: 94.98% 🔼

12th grade: 95.87% 🔽

Note: A student may not have any absences or tardies to earn the library lunch.

For field trips, a student can have zero unexcused absences, no more than 2 excused absences, and no more than three tardies.

It will reset every three weeks for the lunch and every six weeks for the field trip!

• 02/16/26 – 5th Six Weeks Begins
• 02/17/26 - MHS Open House @ 6 p.m.
• 02/19/26 – Whitney Powerlifting Meet
• 02/21/26 - Trio Day @ Tarleton
• 02/23/26 – JH Track @ Meridian Tri-Meet
• 02/24/26 - Play-off Basketball game @ Glen Rose vs Lipan
• 02/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs Mt. Calm
• 02/26/26 – HS Track @ Meridian Tri-Meet
• 03/02/26 – San Antonio Ag Mechanics Show
• 03/03/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Hico
• 03/05/26 – HS Track @ Blum
• 03/09/26 – State Tractor CDE
• 03/09/26 - JH Track @ Santo
• 03/10/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Dawson
• 03/12/26 – HLSR Heifer Show
• 03/12/26 - Baseball Tournament @ Abbot
• 03/13/26 – Boys Powerlifting
• 03/14/26 - Baseball Tournament @ Abbot
• 03/16/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
• 03/17/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
• 03/18/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
• 03/19/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
• 03/20/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
• 03/23/26 – JH Track @ TBD
• 03/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
• 03/26/26 – HLSR Steer Show
• 03/27/26 – HS Academic UIL
• 03/30/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
• 04/01/26 – End of the 5th Six Weeks