The Hive Happenings

Our Meridian Band of Gold had an outstanding day at the Region 8 UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest!

The band earned straight Division 1 ratings in both Concert and Sight-Reading — receiving three 1s in Concert and three 1s in Sight-Reading.

That performance earned them the highest honor possible… SWEEPSTAKES! ⭐

This incredible achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and pride our students and directors bring to the program every single day. We are so proud of the way they continue to represent Meridian with excellence.

Congratulations on a fantastic competitive year, Band of Gold!

#RiseAsOne 🐝🎶

We are incredibly proud of our Yellow Jacket Powerlifting team as they send multiple athletes to compete at the Regional Powerlifting Meets. These athletes have put in countless hours of work, discipline, and dedication to earn their place at the next level.

Please help us congratulate the lifters who will be representing Meridian ISD at Regionals!

🗓️ Friday, March 13
Unequipped Regional Meet 📍 Joshua
• Hayden Cummings (132)
• Zack Smith (132)
• William Boganwright (242)
• Stephen Potter (SHW)

🗓️ Saturday, March 14
Equipped Regional Meet 📍 West High School
• Anthony Alonzo (114)
• Aden McNett (123)
• Zeek Mabry (181)

We are proud of these athletes for the hard work they have shown all season. Good luck at Regionals, Jackets!

#RiseAsOne 🐝💪

Great job to Aaliyah Washington and Jazlyn Orozco for representing Meridian ISD so well at the Unequipped Regional Powerlifting Meet last night!

🏋️ Jazlyn Orozco placed 6th overall, lifting an impressive 620 pounds.

🏋️ Aaliyah Washington placed 2nd overall, lifting an incredible 800 pounds and punching her ticket to the STATE meet!

We are incredibly proud of these athletes and the hard work they have put in all season. Way to represent Yellow Jacket strength and determination!

Today we had the honor of inducting several outstanding students into the Meridian High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Membership in NHS recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Please join us in congratulating our newest NHS members:

• Bailey Hay

• Abigail Dietiker

• Mailey Padgett

• Jackson Boganwright

• Kennedy Martin

• Ellie Baker

• Katelyn Ramirez

These students have worked hard to earn this recognition, and we are incredibly proud of the leadership and example they set for our Yellow Jacket community.

Congratulations to our newest NHS members! 🎉

The curtain rose… and Meridian delivered.

Our Meridian Theater cast and crew gave a performance that was powerful, polished, and absolutely unforgettable — and now they’re headed to Bi-District!

This wasn’t luck.
This was preparation.
This was hours of rehearsal, teamwork, and heart.

And MHS showed up in a BIG way. 🌟

🏆 Individual & Crew Honors

🏆 Noah Smith – Outstanding Performer
🌟 Hannah Beaudin & Joshua Beaudin – All-Star Cast
🛠️ MHS Crew – Outstanding Crew Award
🎖️ Afton Smith – All-Star Crew Award
🎭 Daniel Terrel – Honorable Mention Award

From the spotlight to backstage, our students represented Meridian with talent, class, and confidence.

The Hive is buzzing, and we are so proud of every single student who poured their energy into this production. You didn’t just perform — you owned that stage.

Next stop: Bi-District.
And we’re bringing the sting. 🐝✨

At Meridian High School, we believe strong relationships are the foundation for strong learning. Through Capturing Kids’ Hearts, our teachers continue working to create classrooms where every student feels safe, connected, and valued.

Our focus for the month of March is Courage.

Courage means doing the right thing even when it is difficult. It means speaking up for what is right, trying something new, and continuing to work toward a goal even when challenges arise.

Throughout the month, our students will see examples of courage in their classrooms, hear encouragement from their teachers, and have opportunities to recognize classmates who demonstrate courage in their daily actions.

When our students show courage—whether in the classroom, on the field, on stage, or in everyday life—they strengthen our entire Yellow Jacket community.

Let’s continue encouraging our students to be brave, support one another, and rise to every challenge with courage.

**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!

Meet Addyson Scott, a proud senior at Meridian High School who has made the most of her time as a Yellow Jacket through athletics, service, and leadership.

During her years at MHS, Addyson has been involved in varsity basketball, softball, and track. She has also served as a manager for powerlifting, volleyball, and baseball, supporting her teammates and coaches behind the scenes. In addition, Addyson was inducted into the National Honor Society last year and is currently in her second year as a member.

One teacher who has had a meaningful impact on Addyson is Mr. Dagley. Although he began teaching at Meridian this year, he quickly became someone who made a difference in her high school experience. Through his class, Addyson discovered a new passion for photography—something she may never have explored otherwise. She shares that Mr. Dagley is also someone students can count on, whether they need help, encouragement, or simply someone to listen.

Some of Addyson’s favorite high school memories come from basketball season, especially the time spent with her teammates. She says her senior season was one of the most memorable because of the fun moments and strong friendships they shared. One memory that still makes her laugh is from a tournament trip when a teammate jokingly compared another teammate’s bedtime hairstyle to a character from The Polar Express—a moment that had everyone laughing for hours.

The person who has influenced Addyson the most is her mom. She credits her mother for teaching her what it means to stay strong and keep pushing forward, even when things are difficult. Addyson says her mom has always supported her and shown up for every event, demonstrating what unconditional support truly looks like.

After graduation, Addyson plans to attend Baylor University and major in Kinesiology. She hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy or athletic training, with the goal of helping injured athletes recover and return to the sports they love. While she may not continue competing in college athletics, she knows she still wants to remain connected to the world of sports.

We are proud of the leadership, determination, and heart Addyson has shown during her time at Meridian High School. The future is bright for this Yellow Jacket! 🐝

Thank you to my volunteers for perfect attendance lunch -- Cindy Denman, Rosie Guerrero, and Ashleigh Hines!

🌟 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):

Mark Pittman was nominated anonymously for being a team player! They said, "Mr. Pittman is always available to fill in somewhere. Mostly driving busses. He is good at helping make things work. He has showed me over and over he is here for the kids to give them a chance at a better future."

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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 February 20, 2026:

6th grade: 96.78% 🔽

7th grade: 96.07% 🔽

8th grade: 98.14%🔼

9th grade: 95.91%🔽

10th grade: 94.73% 🔽

11th grade: 94.93% 🔽

12th grade: 95.53% 🔽

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!

• 03/09/26 – JH Track @ Santo
• 03/10/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Dawson
• 03/10/26 – Golf Tournament: Legends Golf Course (Stephenville Invitational)
• 03/12/26 – HLSR Heifer Show
• 03/12/26 – Baseball Tournament @ Abbott
• 03/13/26 – Boys Powerlifting
• 03/14/26 – Baseball Tournament @ Abbott
• 03/16/26 – 03/20/26 – Spring Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
• 03/17/26 – Golf Tournament: Valley Mills Invitational
• 03/23/26 – JH Track @ Meridian
• 03/24/26 – District Golf (Gatesville)
• 03/24/26 – Varsity Baseball vs. Meridian
• 03/25/26 - High School Academic UIL @ Rio Vista
• 03/26/26 – HLSR Steer Show
• 03/26/26 - Tennis @ Alvarado
• 03/27/26 – HS Academic UIL
• 03/27/26 – Varsity Baseball @ Rio Vista
• 03/30/26 – Varsity Baseball vs. TBD
• 03/31/26 – District Golf (Gatesville)
• 03/31/26 - Tennis @ Little River Academy
• 04/01/26 – End of the 5th Six Weeks
• 04/07/26 - Varsity Tennis @ Madisonville
• 04/16/26 - Tennis Tournament @ Franklin