The Meridian Connection

Please complete the Independent Study Learning Agreement that was emailed to parents/guardians last night. All fields must be completed. If a section does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."

Both the parent/guardian and student must sign the agreement. To comply with Education Code requirements, signatures must be handwritten or electronic signatures, not typed names.

Completed forms are due by Friday, October 2, at the end of the day.

If you cannot find the agreement in your inbox, please reach out to meridianhelp@tusd.org

🚨Unfortunately, students whose signed agreements are not returned by the deadline may not be able to continue in the program.🚨

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter! 💙

🎃 October:

2nd: Independent Study Learning Agreement Due

9th: Natural History Museum ~ 10AM - 2PM

16th: No School ~ Staff Development

23rd: Hyperion Water Treatment Center ~10AM - 12PM

30th: Halloween Event @ North Hight School ~ 10:45AM - 12PM

🦃 November:

11th: No School ~ Veteran's Day

23rd - 27th: No School ~ Thanksgiving Break

We are thrilled to share that South Bay readers have once again voted Torrance Unified School District as the #1 Best School District for the sixth consecutive year, while also recognizing our District as a Best Workplace!

Thanks to the incredible dedication of our teachers, staff, administrators, students, and families, Torrance Unified earned an astounding 32 total awards in this year's Daily Breeze Readers’ Choice Awards.

We're excited to announce two educational field trips coming up in October! Students will have the opportunity to explore the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park on October 9 and visit the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in Playa del Rey on October 23. These hands-on learning experiences help bring classroom lessons to life and give students a chance to learn outside the classroom.

If you would like your student to participate, please complete the required Google Form, which includes both the field trip permission slip and the TUSD lunch order form:

October Field Trip Interest Form

All forms must be submitted by Sunday evening to allow us to finalize attendance, lunches, and transportation arrangements.

Please note: Students will not be permitted to purchase lunch during the field trips. Families may choose to pack a sack lunch for their student or order a TUSD-provided lunch through the form.

We look forward to providing these exciting learning opportunities for our students! 🦖💧📚

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our 1st Annual Halloween Festival! Join us on Friday, October 30th, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Saxon Hall at North High School for trick-or-treating, fun Halloween activities, and our festive Halloween parade.

Students may enter through the Yukon Ave. side entrance near the Performing Arts Center. Parents who would like to attend are welcome to join us but must enter through North High School's main entrance on 182nd Street to obtain a Raptor visitor badge. Please remember to bring a valid driver's license for check-in.

As students plan their costumes, please keep school guidelines in mind: no masks, weapons, or graphic or gruesome costumes. Thank you for helping us create a fun and safe celebration for everyone!

Lunch will not be provided, so please plan accordingly. 🎃✨

On September 25, our students enjoyed an exciting field trip to the California Science Center. It was wonderful to see students exploring the exhibits, engaging in hands-on learning experiences, and discovering new things together. 🔬

One of the highlights of the day was watching students socialize, build friendships, and strengthen connections with their peers outside of the classroom setting. The trip provided a fun and interactive opportunity for students to learn through exploration while creating lasting memories with their classmates. ✨

We are grateful to all the families who supported this experience and look forward to many more educational adventures throughout the school year! 📚

As part of Torrance Meridian Academy's commitment to safe and effective digital learning, Torrance Unified School District asks all families to be familiar with our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This policy outlines how students are expected to use school technology responsibly—both to support academic success and to ensure a secure, respectful online environment. Here's what families should know:

• Privileges: Access to TUSD Network / technology can be revoked if rules are broken. All use is monitored and subject to review by school staff.

• Acceptable Use: Technology must be used for school-related activities only—no inappropriate content, use, or unauthorized software.

• District Responsibilities: The District works to keep systems secure and reliable, but cannot guarantee full protection or accuracy of online information.

• Web & Email Policies: Student work and photos may be shared online, but only with limited identification. School email is for academic use and monitored by staff.

• Personal Responsibility: Students must report misuse, keep their login secure, avoid damaging or altering systems, and use technology in ways that are safe and respectful for all.

These guidelines help ensure a safe, productive learning environment for all students. For the entire AUP, please click here.

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, join us for the 17th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk—a fun and meaningful community tradition where families and friends walk together from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach Pier and back (about 3.4 miles) in support of Torrance Meridian Academy. If you can't make it in person, you can register as a virtual walker and join in the fun from home!

When you register as a walker (or virtual walker), every dollar of the $30 registration fee goes directly back to Torrance Meridian Academy—helping our school continue to thrive! Click here to register.

Did you know Torrance Unified can be reimbursed for wellness and mental health services we already provide to students, at no cost to families? This funding, part of a statewide initiative called CYBHI, stays within our district, goes directly toward expanding and sustaining these programs, and it never affects your personal insurance.

The easiest way to help is by adding your child's insurance information during annual PowerSchool registration. If that information isn't on file, our partner Care Solace may reach out to collect it, so completing registration now saves everyone a step.

Questions? Contact your child's school counselor.