The Meridian Hoot

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Mission:

The mission of Meridian Public Charter School is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.

Vision:

One Student, One Community, One City... the World Intersects at Meridian

From the Desk of Dr. Taylor

Dear Meridian Parents and Families,

As we move deeper into the fall season and feel the crisp change in the weather, I want to take a moment to applaud the student and family efforts. Students are showing great consistency in their learning and engagement thanks to the continued support of our families and the dedication of our staff.

October was filled with community spirit - from our Pink Wednesdays in staff support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to our campus-wide Pink Out at the MSC featuring volleyball, student-vs-staff basketball, soccer and more! We also celebrated National Principals Month, expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Principal Stevens (ESC) and Principal Mahon (MSC) for their dedication, care, and daily commitment to student success. And, of course, our Halloween activities brought plenty of fun and creativity to the owls' nest - the costumes were amazing!

Congratulations to everyone on successfully completing Quarter 1 of the academic year. As we look ahead, we remain focused on keeping student success and development at the forefront while continuing to strengthen our family engagement and support amid the changing economy.

To continue supporting families through the month in the month of November, we're excited to gather as a community for our annual Family Fall Feast, a special event for all families to gather with gratitude ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Stay tuned for more event details to come as well as our annual turkey drive.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Here’s to a great second quarter ahead.

With gratitude and excitement,

Dr. Rikki Taylor

Executive Director

October Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 4 - PK3/PK4 Field Trip (Cox Farm)
Tuesday, November 11 - No School for Students (Veterans Day Holiday)
Wednesday, November 12 - Q1 Family Teacher Conferences (2p-6p)
Wednesday, November 19 - Family Fall Feast
Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28 - No School for Students (Thanksgiving Holiday Break)

*Reminder: Every Wednesday is an early release day for all students with dismissal beginning at 1pm.

*Click here to view the MPCS SY25-26 calendar

*Stay tuned for this year's Family Fall Feast and turkey drive details to come!

Beyond the Classroom

Our MSC students and staff recently participated in a campus-wide Pink Out event for the last Wednesday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With the school flooded in a sea of pink, everyone enjoyed playing a series of health and wellness games, including volleyball, student-vs-staff basketball, soccer and dodgeball.

Following the school's dismissal, staff members walked through the neighborhood to outwardly show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Thank you to Coach Jackson for creating an incredible school community experience for our students and staff!

Owlstanding Updates

Kids Ride Free cards for the 2024–25 school year expired on September 30. To ensure students have transportation for SY25–26, they must obtain a new Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card.

This year, students age 13+, who use an iPhone, can convert their plastic card to a digital card in Apple Wallet, following these simple steps:

Open Wallet app on the iPhone and tap the +.
Choose Transit Cards, then choose SmarTrip.
Tap Transfer Existing Card.
Provide your card and account information.
Accept the SmarTrip terms and conditions.
On a flat surface, place the SmarTrip card against the back of the phone.

Done! The Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card in the Apple Wallet is now ready for use.

NOTE: The physical Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card will no longer work after conversion. Please remind your students to TAP their cards (or phones if KRF card has been converted)! The KRF SmarTrip must be tapped on the fare box or fare gate to ride for free. Visit KidsRideFree.dc.gov to learn more.

ESC Updates

It's been a busy season of celebrations, school success and more fun activities happening for our students. To keep families informed, check out a few of our new and updated campus policies for students and parents:

Let's Hear from You!

Our Family Engagement and Communications team welcomes your feedback on how we can improve your family's education experience mat Meridian PCS! Click here to complete the Meridian PCS Parent Survey.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon about ParentSquare - our new family messaging platform.