The HIVE

Welcome to The HIVE, our school community newsletter designed to keep students, families, staff, and community members connected and informed. Just as a hive thrives through teamwork, purpose, and shared commitment, our school is strengthened by the collective efforts of everyone who contributes to student success.

On this page, you'll find important updates, celebrations of student and staff achievements, upcoming events, and highlights of the great things happening across our campus. The HIVE serves as a window into the learning, leadership, and service that define our school culture.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are building a school community where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.

• Sept 17: CTE Industry Tour to Texas Farm Bureau from 9:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m
• Sept 17: Last Day to Drop Tarleton Courses
• Sept 17: JH Football Game @ Newman International Academy (Cedar Hill)
• Sept 18: End of 1st 6 Weeks
• Sept 18: Varsity Football Game @ Hico (7pm kickoff)
• Sept 21: Student Holiday / Staff Workday
• Sept 21: JH Volleyball game @ Hico (5pm start)
• Sept 21: Sept Board Meeting
• Sept 22: Herff Jones Junior Class Ring Orders Due (10am)
• Sept 22: HS Volleyball game vs HIco (5pm start)
• Sept 23: HS CXC Meet (8am start)
• Stephenville City Park- 800 S Graham Ave, Stephenville, TX 76401, USA
• Sept 23: JH CXC Meet (3pm start)
• A.D. Wheat Middle School: 1020 Woodard Ave, Cleburne, TX 76033, USA
• Sept 24: JH Football Game @ Iredell (6pm kickoff)
• Sept 24 & 25: State Fair of Texas: Market Lambs Show
• Sept 25: CTE Industry Tour to Mazanec Construction from 9:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Sept 25: HS Volleyball @ Valley Mills (4:30 Start)
• Sept 25: HS Football @ Hubbard (7pm Kickoff)
• Sept 26: JH Lady Jacket Volleyball Tournament
• Sept 28: FFA Fundraiser Ends
• Sept 29: ACT Testing
• Sept 29: HS Volleyball vs. Crawford (5pm start)
• Sept 30: Army Recruiter on Campus
• Sept 30: HS CXC Meet @ Lipan HS (8am start)
• Sept 30: JH CXC Meet @ Rio Vista (3pm start)
• 200 Capps St, Rio Vista, TX 76093, USA
• Oct 1: Construction & Manufacturing Careers Showcase from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. for juniors and seniors
• Oct 1: JH Football @ Richland Springs (6pm Kickoff)
• Oct 1-3: HOT Fair: Heifers Show
• Oct 2: Custodian Appreciation Day
• Oct 5: Student Holiday / Staff Workday
• Oct 5: JH Volleyball @ Crawford (5pm start)
• Oct 5-9: HOT Fair: Steer Show
• Oct 6: HS Bookfair Begins
• Oct 7: HS CXC Meet @ Hamilton (8am Start)
• Oct 7: JH CXC Meet @ Hamilton (4pm Start)
• Perry Country Club: 2190 FM 218, Hamilton, TX 76531, USA
• Oct 8: JH Football @ Blanket (5:30pm Kickoff)
• Oct 8 & 9: San Antonio Ag Mech Build-Off
• Oct 9: HS Volleyball @ Hico (4:30pm Start)
• Oct 9: HS Football vs. Hubbard
• Oct 9 - 11: HOT Fair: Market Lambs Show

As we wrap up our first six weeks, I want to take a moment to recognize the tremendous energy and involvement happening across Meridian High School. From athletics and CTE industry tours to FFA events, cross country, volleyball, and our Tarleton dual-credit opportunities, our students continue to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them.

The next few weeks are just as busy! We have football and volleyball games, cross country meets, the State Fair of Texas and HOT Fair livestock shows, CTE career experiences, the Construction & Manufacturing Careers Showcase, ACT testing, our high school book fair, and much more. There is truly something for everyone to be a part of.

I also want to take a moment to express how grateful I am to be part of this community. Recently, our community faced a mandatory evacuation due to the Hydra Fire, and once again, Meridian showed what it means to come together. I am incredibly thankful for the first responders who worked tirelessly to protect our community and for the staff members who stepped up to serve at the high school while it was being used as an evacuation center. Most of all, I am proud of our students and community for the strength, resilience, and support they demonstrated throughout the experience.

We may have been temporarily displaced, but we came back stronger than before. That spirit of resilience and togetherness is something special, and I am honored to serve this community.

Thank you for your continued support of Meridian High School. I encourage everyone to stay connected, support our students, and take pride in all that is happening on our campus and throughout our community.

Go Jackets!

Current Attendance (Year to date)

6th grade: 95.45% 🔽

7th grade: 96.47%🔽

8th grade: 94.86% 🔽

9th grade: 97.72%🔼

10th grade: 95.71% 🔼

11th grade: 96.20% 🔼

12th grade: 97.53%🔼

Our ParentSquare is now officially up and running. Scan the QR Code if you're interested in receiving updates and announcements about what is going on at MHS. (This will replace our remind 101's and all of your other activities at the school will be moving to the new platform).

With everything else we have going on, please help us in wishing our Agriculture Science Teachers a VERY HAPPY AG TEACHERS APPRECIATION DAY!

HS Bookfair Begins on Oct 5

HS Volleyball has begun district play!

HS Football has had a schedule change will play @ Hico tomorrow night

CXC continues to compete hard, and JH CXC has begun and is already bringing home hardware!

JH Football won their game last night, and move to 1-1 on the year.

Junior high students interested in trying out for One Act Play please see Mrs. Dunn to sign up.

Band of Gold Fall Marching Competitions are right around the corner!

Meridian FFA & Ag Classes: Lots Happening!

Things are BUSY in the Meridian Ag Department, and we couldn’t be more excited about everything our students have going on!

Stay Connected!
Until we have ParentSquare fully up and running, be sure to follow the Meridian FFA Facebook page and check our newsletter regularly for important announcements, upcoming events, student opportunities, reminders, and everything happening in our Ag department.

Learning Beyond the Classroom!
Our Ag Science classes have been busy with hands-on learning, labs, projects, and activities that bring agriculture to life. One recent example comes from our Veterinary Medical Applications class, where students conducted a bacteria growth lab by collecting samples from different areas around the school. Students tested surfaces such as door handles, sinks, walls, chair bottoms, and water fountain handles to observe bacterial growth and explore the importance of sanitation and environmental factors in protecting health.

Projects like this give our students the opportunity to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world situations and, after seeing some of their results, you might want to wash your hands a little more often!

Thank You, Bosque County Community!
We want to give a HUGE thank-you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, checked on us, offered advice, or simply reached out to see how they can help. The support our students receive from our families, school, and community means so much. Your support helps us create more opportunities and experiences for our students!

Show Season Is Here!
The next few weeks are going to be especially exciting as our students prepare for the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo and the State Fair of Texas! From livestock projects to contests and everything in between, our students are putting in the time and effort to represent Meridian with pride. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish!

Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goal!
Our Meridian FFA fundraiser wraps up on September 28, and we are currently at 37% of our $5,000 goal! We still have a ways to go, and every purchase or donation gets us one step closer.

Want to support a Meridian FFA student? It’s easy!

Visit https://shop.freshcountry.com/?sourceId=2
Select “Organization Name.”
Select Meridian FFA.
Choose the student you would like to support.
Shop and complete your order!

Don’t live in Meridian or know a specific student? No problem! You can still support our chapter by making a donation-only contribution, which helps provide opportunities and experiences for our students throughout the year.

The fundraiser ends September 28, so don’t wait! Help them push past 37% and get closer to their $5,000 goal!

There is no shortage of excitement in Meridian FFA & the Ag Department right now, and they are just getting started!

Additionally: Meridian High School students have the opportunity to participate in industry tours throughout the school year. These tours allow students to visit local businesses, meet professionals, explore career pathways, and see firsthand how the skills they are learning in school connect to the workplace.

Industry tours are an important part of helping students make informed decisions about college, careers, certifications, and future goals. They also give students the chance to ask questions, learn about different work environments, and discover opportunities they may not have considered before.

Students interested in attending an industry tour must complete the Google Form below. Only students who submit a request at least two weeks before the scheduled tour will be considered. Space is limited, and priority will be given to seniors first, followed by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen .Additionally, student's CTE pathways will also be considered.

Submitting the form does not guarantee a spot. Students selected to attend will receive additional information and permission forms before the trip.

Here are the dress up days and pep rally dates for the rest of the fall!!

PALs will be doing our Veteran's Day Ceremony this year, please send information to Coach Krueger

Information on the 2026 Homecoming dance and the PALs fundraiser is also below!