The Meridian Hoot

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Mission:

The mission of Meridian Public Charter School is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.

Vision:

One Student, One Community, One City... the World Intersects at Meridian

From the Desk of Dr. Taylor

Dear Meridian PCS Parents and Families,

As we wrap up the season of thankfulness, I want to share my appreciation for the strong sense of community we continue to build together. Our annual Family Fall Feast was a wonderful highlight—over 80 families joined us for a Thanksgiving-style dinner, games, and student entertainment. Thank you to our amazing staff and to Walker Memorial Baptist Church for their partnership and for hosting a Thanksgiving basket giveaway just for Meridian families.

We also celebrated the hard work of our multilingual learners during their Q1 Showcase. Students from grades K–8 shared reading projects, creative artwork, stories, and performances. Their growth and confidence truly stood out.

As we move into a chilly but enjoyable winter season, we have several exciting events ahead: NWEA MAP testing, the Scholastic Book Fair, Cookies & Cocoa for perfect attendance at ESC, Winter Spirit Week at MSC, and EdFEST. Quite a few things are happening as we near the end of this year; however, with our staff and families' continued support, we will surely accomplish all we set out to do together.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Please stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the upcoming holiday season with your loved ones.

With gratitude and excitement,

Dr. Rikki Taylor

Executive Director

December Upcoming Events

Monday, December 8 - Middle of the Year MAP Testing
Tuesday, December 9 - Middle of the Year MAP Testing
Wednesday, December 10 - Q2 Progress Reports (emailed home)
Saturday, December 13 - EdFEST
Monday, December 15 - Friday, December 19 - Winter Spirit Week (MSC)
Tuesday, December 16 - Friday, December 19 - Scholastic Book Fair (ESC)
Friday, December 19 - Cookies & Cocoa Celebration (ESC)
Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2 - Winter Break
Monday, January 5 - Asynchronous Day (remote learning day for students)
Tuesday, January 27 - School Picture Day (8th grade cap & gown)

*Reminder: There will be no afterschool programming (YMCA, Margie's Kids Kare, late pick-up, sports) on Friday, December 19.

Beyond the Classroom

2025 Family Fall Feast

Our 2025 Family Fall Feast brought together over 80 Meridian PCS students and their families for a warm and exciting evening at the ESC. Family members enjoyed a Thanksgiving-style dinner, many hands-on games and activities. Students also covered a custom gratitude wall with their own messages of gratefulness and holiday thoughts. With music playing, students laughing and parents chatting away with staff, the night truly made for the perfect community dining experience.

We're grateful to our Family Engagement & Communications Team, staff, and volunteers from Walker Memorial Baptist Church for helping make the event a success. Special thanks as well to Walker Memorial for hosting a Thanksgiving basket giveaway exclusively for our Meridian PCS families.

Q1 Multilingual Learners Showcase

The Multilingual Learners showcases are opportunities for our ML students to display the culmination of their learning in addition to their evolving English language skills. Each grade level has been working hard on projects that highlight our EL priorities around mastery of knowledge and skills, high-quality work, and habits of character/Meridian's core values. These showcases also provide students a platform to share their work with their community.

Thank you to the ML team for their diligence and care as well as the supporting staff for celebrating our student success!

Boys Basketball Team Wins Big

For the first time in Meridian PCS basketball history, our boys’ team kicked off the season 1–0. Student athletes secured a strong 29–11 win over Friendship Armstrong. See a few team highlights:

8th grader Caleb Parker led the scoring with an incredible 25 points, along with two assists to fellow 8th grader Michael Leonard.
7th grader Erickson Gonzales made a major defensive impact with six steals, helping hold Armstrong to just 11 total points

Congratulations to our basketball team and coaching staff!

Note: Meridian PCS basketball games are currently closed to the public, which includes parents and students at this time. Stay connected for further updates.

ESC & MSC Campus Connect

Stay connected with what's happening at each campus:

Cookies & Cocoa for Students at the ESC

To celebrate our ESC students’ commitment to Perfect Attendance for the month, we are hosting a special end-of-the-month Cookies and Cocoa celebration. Students who arrive on time and attend school every day during these final weeks will be receive an invitation to attend.

Meridian Mixer for Students at the MSC

Spirit Week will take place next at the MSC! Each day will have a fun theme, and all students are encouraged to join in and show their school spirit. (Note: All outfits must still follow the school dress code.

Spirit Week will go out with banging as we welcome MSC students to a Meridian Mixer! This will be a special time for students to build friendships, have fun, and celebrate our school community. We look forward to a great week of joy, connection, and school pride!

Owlstanding Updates

Scholastic Book Fair

Get ready, readers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is returning Tuesday, December 16 - Friday, December 19. Explore a great collection of books for every age and interest. Students and families can discover new stories, build their home libraries, and support our school community.

Stay tuned for more details and ways to join in on this literary experience! In the meantime, click here to preview the books at our fair.

Parent Volunteers needed. If you are interested in volunteering for the Scholastic Book Fair, email familyengagement@meridian-dc.org to learn more.

Inclement Weather Policy Reminder

As we move closer into the winter season ahead, please review our Inclement Weather Policy for SY25-26.

We will continue to communicate any adjusted school activities throughout the coming months.

Let's Hear from You!

Our Family Engagement and Communications team welcomes your feedback on how we can improve your family's education experience mat Meridian PCS! Click here to complete the Meridian PCS Parent Survey.