The Hive Happenings

Winter weather gave us an unexpected pause, with today being a snow day and tomorrow looking the same. While we’ve enjoyed the brief break, we’re ready to come back with renewed energy and focus.

When students return, it’s time to dig our heels in. The second and final round of Mock STAAR testing will take place during the first two weeks of March, and this is a critical time for students to be present, engaged, and giving their best effort each day.

Attendance matters. Consistency matters. And effort matters. When students come to school every day ready to learn, it truly makes a difference.

Thank you for partnering with us to encourage your student to be here, on time, and ready to finish strong. Together, we’ve got this!

We are so proud of our Meridian High School band students who placed at the Centex Band Concert! Your hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice truly paid off, and you represented our school and community with excellence.

This accomplishment reflects not only your musical talent, but also your discipline, teamwork, and commitment to doing things the right way. Bravo to our students and a big thank-you to our band directors for their leadership and support.

Way to make Meridian proud—keep shining and keep making beautiful music! 💛🖤

Snow days give us a little extra time together, and they’re a great opportunity to connect with our kids in meaningful ways. One simple Capturing Kids’ Hearts practice you can try at home is a “Good Things” conversation.

Take a few minutes and ask:

• What’s one good thing that happened this week?

• What’s something you’re proud of yourself for?

• What’s one thing you’re looking forward to when we’re back at school?

Listening without fixing or correcting goes a long way in helping students feel heard, valued, and supported. These small moments of connection build confidence and trust—both at home and at school.

Thank you for partnering with us as we support our students’ hearts and minds, even on snow days.

**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!

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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.

🌟 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):

None this week.

None this week.

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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 January 26, 2026:

6th grade: 97.06% 🔽

7th grade: 96.80% 🔼

8th grade: 98.27%🔽

9th grade: 96.18%🔽

10th grade: 95.47% 🔽

11th grade: 94.98% 🔽

12th grade: 95.88% 🔼

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!

• 01/29/26 – JH Boys Basketball @ BCG
• 01/30/26 – Senior Parent Meeting (Caps & Gowns)
• 01/30/26 – JV/V Girls & Boys Basketball @ Crawford
• 02/02/26 – JH Boys Basketball @ Bosqueville
• 02/03/26 – JV/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Itasca
• 02/05/26 – JH Girls Basketball vs Bosqueville
• 02/06/26 – JV/V Girls & Boys Basketball vs Rapoport
• 02/07/26 – UIL Solo & Ensemble
• 02/09/26 – JH Boys Basketball
• 02/10/26 – HS Boys Basketball
• 02/10/26 – Varsity Girls Basketball
• 02/11/26 – JH Basketball vs Kerens
• 02/13/26 – HS Boys Basketball
• 02/13/26 – Varsity Girls Basketball
• 02/15/26 – President’s Day (Student Holiday)
• 02/16/26 – 5th Six Weeks Begins
• 02/20/26 – Whitney Powerlifting Meet
• 02/23/26 – JH Track @ Meridian Tri-Meet
• 02/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
• 02/26/26 – HS Track @ Meridian Tri-Meet
• 02/27/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
• 03/02/26 – San Antonio Ag Mechanics Show
• 03/03/26 – Varsity Baseball @ TBD
• 03/05/26 – HS Track @ TBD
• 03/06/26 – Varsity Baseball @ TBD
• 03/09/26 – State Tractor CDE
• 03/10/26 – JH Track @ TBD
• 03/12/26 – HLSR Heifer Show
• 03/13/26 – Boys Powerlifting
• 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 @ TBD
• 03/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
• 03/26/26 – HLSR Steer Show
• 03/27/26 – HS Academic UIL
• 03/30/26 – Varsity Baseball vs TBD
• 04/01/26 – End of the 5th Six Weeks