The Hive Happenings

If you were unable to attend our Senior Parent Meeting during Open House, we’ve linked the full presentation below for you to review.

This includes important information about CCMR requirements, graduation expectations, attendance, FAFSA, senior spotlights, and end-of-year timelines.

Please take a few minutes to review the slides with your senior. The final months of high school move quickly, and we want everyone informed and on track.

If you have any questions after reviewing the presentation, please reach out. We’re here to help your senior finish strong.

Senior Presentation

For our dual credit families who were unable to attend Open House, we have linked the Dual Credit Parent Meeting presentation below.

The slides review expectations, communication, grading, and important planning information for current and future dual credit students.

Dual credit is a wonderful opportunity, and strong communication between school, home, and college makes all the difference.

Please reach out if you would like to visit further after reviewing the slides.

Dual Credit Presentation

**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!

Bradley Perry

Bradly has enjoyed being involved in football and powerlifting during high school. This year, he focused on his FFA goals, earning his American Welding Society certification through Hill College and showing his steer at the Heart of Texas and Fort Worth Stock Shows.

After graduation, Bradly plans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. If that path changes, he will attend Hill College or TSTC to pursue an associate degree in welding. He will miss the friendships he’s built at Meridian, but he’s excited to begin this next chapter.

Volunteer Opportunities

None at this time.

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.

Hive Heart Volunteer Form

MHS Faculty/Staff/Student Recognition Form

🌟 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):

Cash Spivey

Mr. Spivey was nominated by LeeAnn. She said, "Making the students feel good about themselves. Thanks for being there for Dustin, sometimes it’s the little things that make a huge impact on a students day. I appreciate you!"

Josh Nunez

Josh Nunez was nominated for a Gold Star anonymously. Great job Josh!

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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 20, 2026:

6th grade: 96.85% 🔽

7th grade: 96.47% 🔽

8th grade: 98.10%🔽

9th grade: 96.08%🔼

10th grade: 94.74% 🔼

11th grade: 95.05% 🔼

12th grade: 95.75% 🔽

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!

02/24/26 – Playoff Basketball @ Glen Rose vs. Lipan
02/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs. Mt. Calm
02/24/26 – JV Tennis @ Alvarado
02/26/26 - Varsity Tennis @ Waco RTC
03/02/26 – San Antonio Ag Mechanics Show
03/03/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Hico
03/03/26 – Golf Tournament @ Squaw Valley (Glen Rose)
03/05/26 – HS Track @ Blum
03/05/26 – Tennis Tournament @ Argyle
03/09/26 – State Tractor CDE
03/09/26 – JH Track @ Santo
03/10/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Dawson
03/10/26 – Golf Tournament: Legends Golf Course (Stephenville Invitational)
03/12/26 – HLSR Heifer Show
03/12/26 – Baseball Tournament @ Abbott
03/13/26 – Boys Powerlifting
03/14/26 – Baseball Tournament @ Abbott
03/16/26 – 03/20/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
03/17/26 – Golf Tournament: Valley Mills Invitational
03/23/26 – JH Track @ Meridian
03/24/26 – District Golf (Gatesville)
03/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs. Meridian
03/26/26 – HLSR Steer Show
03/26/26 - Tennis @ Alvarado
03/27/26 – HS Academic UIL
03/27/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Rio Vista
03/30/26 – Varsity Baseball vs. TBD
03/31/26 – District Golf (Gatesville)
03/31/26 - Tennis @ Little River Academy
04/01/26 – End of the 5th Six Weeks
04/07/26 - Varsity Tennis @ Madisonville
04/16/26 - Tennis Tournament @ Franklin

The Hive Happenings