The Hive Happenings
April 17, 2025
STAAR Testing Schedule
Attention Parents -- Final Week of Testing Next Week!
Remember we are a closed campus during these times. On these days, we do not allow parents to eat lunch with students. Additionally, make sure you students are here on these days. We have been working hard in the classroom!
Attention Band of Gold Family!
FBC Meridian: Free Shoe Event
Blood Drive: May 7th
Meridian High School’s One Act Play Advances to Regionals!
Congratulations to the incredibly talented students of Meridian High School’s One Act Play! Their hard work and dedication paid off as they secured a spot at the Regional One-Act Competition.
Their performance of SF A Monster Calls captivated the judges, and several students received individual honors for their outstanding performances:
🏆 All-Star Crew Member – Arianna Sandley
🎭 Honorable Mention All-Star Cast – Mark Pittman
🌟 All-Star Cast – Justus VonStrohe, Ben Beaudin, Glory Gilbert, Daylee Gilbert
This talented cast and crew, under the direction of Andrea Dunn and Leigh Gilbert, continue to make Meridian High School proud. We can’t wait to see them shine at the Regional competition in Dennison. Congratulations to all!
If you would like to see their next performance, it will take place at Grayson College on April 24th. Showtimes to be determined. Follow on Facebook for more details.
SAT School Day
Award Dates & Times
Graduation
Senior Robing / Scholarship
Middle School Awards/NJHS
High School Awards / NHS
CTE & Dual Credit Night
Band of Gold Clothing Drive
Got any leftover items from your garage sale? Band of Gold would love for you to donate at the school. Donations will go toward Band of Gold. The box is located in front of the high school entry doors.
Easy Mac Drive!
Meridian High School is calling on our community to help support a vital cause—the Backpack Program, sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance of Meridian. This program provides food to students who may not have reliable access to meals outside of school. To ensure our students have the nourishment they need, we are hosting a food drive specifically for Easy Mac cups.
Why Easy Mac? These single-serve, microwavable cups are perfect for students because they are easy to prepare, require minimal ingredients, and offer a warm, comforting meal. They are a staple in the food bags that go home with students each week.
We are asking students, families, and community members to bring donations of Easy Mac cups to [drop-off location] by [deadline date]. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference in the life of a student.
Let’s come together as a community to ensure no child goes hungry. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
For more information or to make a monetary donation toward the Backpack Program, please contact Lizette Paceley at 817-841-9249.
Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation
The EOAC (Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation) will have a case manager visiting Meridian on the second Wednesday of each month to assist individuals with applications for various community programs. These include:
- Utility Assistance
- Case Management
- Home Weatherization
A flyer with more details is attached — feel free to share!
For families living in Clifton but attending Meridian ISD, EOAC also has a Clifton location available for support.
Cell Phone Policy Reminder
Per Meridian ISD policy, if a phone is confiscated, it will be available for pick-up in the front office:
📅 Monday (for phones taken on Thursday or Friday)
📅 Thursday (for phones taken on Monday-Wednesday)
⏰ Pick-up time: 7:30-7:50 AM
💰 Fee: $15
Upcoming High School Events
- 04/18 - Holiday (Good Friday)
- 04/21 - Holiday (Easter Monday)
- 04/21 - District Tennis Tournament @ Waco Regional Tennis Center
- 04/22 - High Softball @ Frost 5:30
- 04/22 - High School Baseball vs Italy 5:00 p.m.
- 04/23 & 04/24 - Regional One Act Play @ Grayson College (Denison)
- 04/25 - Regional Academic UIL @ Grayson College (Denison)
- 04/25 - SAT School Day (Jrs & Srs)
- 04/28 - Band Concert
- 04/28 & 04/29 - Girls Regional Golf Tournament
- 05/01 - CTE Night @ 6 P.M. in MHS Cafeteria
- 05/01 - YES! Expo Field Trip (Jrs & Srs if they want)
- 05/02 - State Track Meet @ Austin, TX
- 05/07 - Blood Drive
- 05/10 - Band of Gold Spring Marching Session 2
Lizette Paceley, MHS Principal
Darrell Hogan, District Administrator
Dana Davis, Superintendent
Email: lpaceley@meridianisd.org
Website: www.meridianisd.org
Phone: (254) 435-2723
Address:
500 Yellow Jacket Drive
Meridian, Tx 76665