The Hive Happenings

The curtain rose… and Meridian delivered.

Our Meridian Theater cast and crew gave a performance that was powerful, polished, and absolutely unforgettable — and now they’re headed to Bi-District!

This wasn’t luck.
This was preparation.
This was hours of rehearsal, teamwork, and heart.

And MHS showed up in a BIG way. 🌟

🏆 Individual & Crew Honors

🏆 Noah Smith – Outstanding Performer
🌟 Hannah Beaudin & Joshua Beaudin – All-Star Cast
🛠️ MHS Crew – Outstanding Crew Award
🎖️ Afton Smith – All-Star Crew Award
🎭 Daniel Terrel – Honorable Mention Award

From the spotlight to backstage, our students represented Meridian with talent, class, and confidence.

The Hive is buzzing, and we are so proud of every single student who poured their energy into this production. You didn’t just perform — you owned that stage.

Next stop: Bi-District.
And we’re bringing the sting. 🐝✨

Strength. Discipline. Grit.

Our Yellow Jacket lifters have earned their spot at the Regional level, and we could not be more proud of the work they’ve put in to get here. Early mornings. Extra reps. Focused determination. It shows.

These athletes are representing Meridian ISD in both Unequipped and Equipped Regional competition:

🗓️ THURSDAY, MARCH 5

Unequipped Regional Meet
📍 Del Valle High School

🏋️‍♀️ Jazlyn Orozco (181s)
🏋️‍♀️ Aaliyah Washington (198s)

🗓️ SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Equipped Regional Meet
📍 Dublin High School

🏋️‍♀️ Victoria Bible (132s)
🏋️‍♀️ Bailey Hay (132s)

March is all about strengthening relationships and reinforcing the values that help our students thrive — both in the classroom and beyond.

This month, we are focusing on:

✔️ Responsibility

✔️ Positive choices

✔️ Encouraging one another

✔️ Finishing strong before spring break

Teachers are continuing to build strong classroom communities through daily check-ins, affirmations, and relationship-building strategies. When students feel connected and supported, they perform better academically and socially.

You can support this at home by asking:

• “What was something positive that happened today?”

• “How did you show responsibility this week?”

• “Who did you encourage today?”

Thank you for partnering with us to grow not only strong learners — but strong leaders. 💛

**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!

Destinee You has big goals and an even bigger heart for students.

After graduation, Destinee plans to attend McLennan Community College to pursue a degree in education. Her dream is to become an elementary school teacher — a goal she has held onto since she was little. She hopes to create a classroom that is both structured and engaging, where students feel supported, challenged, and valued every single day.

Destinee has mapped out a clear plan for her future. She is determined to complete her degree and begin her teaching career by the age of 22 or 23. Along the way, she plans to stay focused on her academics, pay off her vehicle, and continue building financial independence.

One of her long-term goals is to purchase her own home before turning 30.

She understands that reaching those goals will take discipline and sacrifice. For now, she is choosing to focus on education and stability, knowing that a strong foundation today will open doors tomorrow.

Destinee is motivated by her desire to build a successful career and make her family proud. They are her greatest supporters, and she carries their encouragement with her as she prepares for this next chapter.

Meridian High School is proud of you, Destinee. Your future students are going to be blessed to have you in their classroom. 🍎💛

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🌟 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 20, 2026:

6th grade: 96.88% 🔼

7th grade: 96.18% 🔽

8th grade: 98.13%🔽

9th grade: 96.15%🔼

10th grade: 94.73% 🔼

11th grade: 95.05% 🔼

12th grade: 95.62% 🔽

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!

• 03/02/26 – ELAR Benchmark
• 03/03/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Hico
• 03/03/26 – Golf Tournament @ Squaw Valley (Glen Rose)
• 03/05/26 – Math Benchmark
• 03/05/26 – HS Track @ Blum
• 03/05/26 – Tennis Tournament @ Argyle03/05/26 – Tennis Tournament @ Argyle
• 03/06/26 – 8th Science, Biology, US History Benchmark
• 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
• 03/25/26 - High School Academic UIL @ Rio Vista
• 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