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.

MHS Parent Survey

Play-Off Game Tickets

At Meridian High School, relationships matter.

Capturing Kids’ Hearts isn’t about one big event — it’s about daily interactions. It’s greeting students by name, checking in when something feels “off,” and creating classrooms where students know they belong.

🐝 What This Looks Like on Our Campus

Teachers continuing to build classroom agreements with students
Staff focusing on positive greetings and intentional check-ins
Encouraging respectful conversations, even when we disagree
Modeling accountability and ownership

We are working to strengthen consistency in how we respond, how we communicate, and how we support students — because our kids deserve that.

💬 A Small Ask for Families

This week, try asking:

“Who made you feel seen today?”
“Did you encourage anyone today?”
“What’s one thing you did well this week?”

Strong schools are built on strong relationships.

Thank you for partnering with us as we continue growing — together.

💛 Yellow Jacket Proud

**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!

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):

CTE Teachers

Mrs. Beaudin nominated the CTE teachers. She said, "I'm so grateful for the out-of-the-box experiences our CTE teachers (Mr. Dagley, Mr. Pittman, Ms. Kuykendall, Mr. Gann and likely more...) & programs offer to students. These programs prepare kids for the future and instill a sense of pride through hard work and dedication. I'm so grateful for these classes & teachers! Looking forward to seeing our CTE programs expand in the future!"

Lyndsie Duke

Mrs. Duke was nominated anonymously. They said, "She’s an amazing teacher with the patience of a saint. She does an amazing job with the kids. She listens to them and knows that each kid needs something different to learn. She is the reason my son has excelled this year. She deserves all the recognition."

None at this time.

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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 - Play-off Basketball game @ Glen Rose vs Lipan
02/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs Mt. Calm
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 @ Meridian
03/23/26 - District Golf (Gatesville)
03/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs Meridian
03/26/26 – HLSR Steer Show
03/27/26 – HS Academic UIL
03/27/26 - Varsity Baseball @ Rio Vista
03/30/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
03/30/26 - District Golf (Gatesville)
04/01/26 – End of the 5th Six Weeks

The Hive Happenings