Online registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now available through the Meridian ISD Parent Portal. If your student has previously been enrolled in the district, the process is quick and easy — taking less than 3 minutes to complete.

How do we know? One of our own parents (and staff members!) tested it themselves!

✅ Log in to your Parent Portal account
✅ Verify or update your information
✅ Submit — and you're done!

Don't wait — get ahead and register your student today!

Starting Monday, July 21st after 1:00 p.m., incoming Seniors can come by Mrs. Wehmeyer’s office to select their Senior parking spot for the 2025–2026 school year. Students must bring a copy of their driver’s license and a copy of their current insurance card in order to sign up.

Spots are first come, first served, so don’t wait! Please note: parking spots may not be painted with any lewd, inappropriate, or offensive material—final approval is at the discretion of the principal.

At Meridian High School, off-campus lunch is a privilege reserved for eligible Seniors who demonstrate responsibility, punctuality, and good behavior. To earn and keep this privilege, the following criteria must be met:

✅ Eligibility Requirements:

• Reset Every 6 Weeks: Off-campus lunch eligibility is reviewed and reset at the end of each 6-week grading period.

• Attendance:

  • Must have no more than 3 total tardies per 6-week period (includes all class periods).

  • Students with more than 10 unexcused absences for the entire school year will lose the privilege for the remainder of the year.

• Behavior:

  • Must follow all school rules and expectations both on and off campus.

  • Must consistently demonstrate respectful, responsible behavior.

• Lunch Conduct:

  • Students must not return late from lunch or check out early to extend their lunch period.

  • Arriving late to class after lunch will result in an automatic loss of the off-campus privilege for the next 6-week period.

🚫 Loss of Privilege:

Failure to meet any of the above expectations will result in the immediate suspension of off-campus lunch privileges until the next eligibility review period.

We are proud to offer this opportunity as a trust-based privilege—let’s keep it that way by showing leadership and maturity!

Rise and shine, Seniors! Join us for Senior Sunrise on the morning of Wednesday, August 13th, as we kick off your final year at Meridian High together. We'll gather 10 minutes before sunrise to watch the day begin and celebrate the year ahead.

☀️ Only 27 days to go!

Don’t forget to sign up to bring a breakfast item—check the digital sign-up sheet. Let’s make it a morning to remember!

My name is Blake Dagley, and I'm thrilled to join Meridian ISD as the Audio, Visual Technology teacher. With more than two decades in the AV industry and prior classroom experience, I'm ready to share my knowledge and experience. As the son of a long time dedicated teacher and coach, I've always had a passion for inspiring young minds and I look forward to fostering that growth here.

I’m excited to begin my journey as the new boys’ basketball coach at Meridian High School! I am a proud graduate of Austin College (Go Roos!) and later completed my master’s degree at APU. This year marks my 13th in education and my 9th as a head boys’ basketball coach. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to coach at schools ranging from 2A to 6A, gaining valuable experience and building programs at every level. I’m also a proud father to two amazing elementary-aged kids—my son, Grayson, and my daughter, Harper—who keep me grounded and motivated every day. It means a great deal to join a community like Meridian, a place that has meant so much to my family. I’m eager to get started and to contribute both on and off the court.

Hello!

My name is Nicholas Jeter, and I am very excited to be given the opportunity to work as an assistant Band Director for the Meridian Band! As of May, I am a graduate of Tarleton State University, from which I obtained my degree in Music Education with a minor in English; I am still pursuing my master's degree in music. My fiancé and I currently reside with my two dogs in Stephenville. This is my first year in teaching, as I recently completed my final semester, so I am looking forward to teaching at such a great district!

Coach Smith joins us from the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw school district, where he taught

Health Sciences for seven years. Previously, he served for just over 21 years in the U.S.

Navy. Coach Smith has three daughters: Emily, Madeline, and Sophie, who are 27, 22,

and 20 years old, respectively. He grew up in South Dallas and graduated from

Duncanville High School in 1993. Before entering the Navy in 1995, he completed two

years at Mountainview (Dallas County Community) College. In 2004, he earned his

bachelor’s degree in general studies, and in 2025, he completed his master’s degree in

education. Coach Smith enjoys reading, riding his motorcycle, and hunting for cool

antiques. He’s excited and proud to be one of the newest Yellow Jackets.

We’re excited to welcome Zack Sterling to the Jacket Staff! A proud Bosque County native and Army veteran, Zack has long been a dedicated supporter of our community. From serving with the Booster Club to volunteering with Meridian Youth Sports, he has always gone above and beyond for our students. We’re thrilled to have him officially join the team!

My name is Estafana Whitmer, and I’m honored to begin a new chapter in my journey with Meridian ISD as the Academic Advisor at Meridian High School. Over the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various roles on the elementary campus—first as a substitute teacher, then as a paraprofessional, and most recently as a classroom teacher for the past three years.

I graduated from Texas Tech University in 2019 with a Bachelor of General Studies. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master of Science in School Counseling degree, and I’m thrilled to be furthering my education so I can make a greater impact in the lives of our students.

As I step into this new role, my goal is to support all students in reaching their goals and guide them toward a successful future. I’m eager to learn and grow alongside the incredible team here at MHS. My heart truly belongs to the wonderful students of this community, and I feel incredibly blessed to continue serving them in this new capacity.

We are proud to celebrate Journey Stauffer, Meridian High School Class of 2025, who has officially enlisted in the United States Army as a 68C – Practical Nurse.

Journey will embark on a year-long training program, after which she will earn her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification.

We are incredibly proud of your dedication to serving others, both in healthcare and in our military. Thank you for your commitment and service — your Yellow Jacket family is cheering you on all the way!

Meridian High School is celebrating a major academic and financial milestone this year, thanks to our growing dual credit program. Dual credit allows high school students to earn college credit while still in high school—for free—saving families money and helping students get a head start on their college journey.

📈 Dual Credit by the Numbers:

School Year Dual Credit Students Credit Hours Earned

2024–2025 -- 49 students 272 hours

2023–2024 -- 9 students 42 hours

That’s a 444% increase in student participation and a 548% increase in college hours earned in just one year!

💰 Financial Impact:

The average cost of one college credit hour at a Texas public university is approximately $275 (including tuition and fees).

This Year’s Savings:

272 hours × $275 = $74,800

Last Year’s Savings:

42 hours × $275 = $11,550

Total Saved Over Two Years:

$86,350

That’s nearly $75,000 saved this year alone—money that Meridian families won’t have to pay later in college tuition.

🎉 Why It Matters:

Dual credit doesn’t just save money—it gives students:

• A head start on college degrees
• Confidence in college-level coursework
• Career readiness and real-world skills

We are so proud of our students for rising to the challenge, and we thank our superintendent, school board, dual credit partners, and families for supporting this incredible opportunity.

All STAAR testing data for High school will be available to families beginning on June 10th. Please use the link below to access the information. To log in to the family portal, parents or guardians must use:

• The unique student access code (Use previous unique access code or call you campus for the code)
• the student's date of birth, and
• the student's legal first name.

STAAR scores for students in grades 3rd - 8th will be available after June 20th.