The Hive Happenings

Aaliyah Washington placed 5th in her weight class at the THSWPA State Unequipped Powerlifting Meet on March 13th!

She held her own against tough competition from schools ranging from 1A to 6A across the state — an impressive feat for an MHS athlete!

We are incredibly proud of the grit, determination, and pride Aaliyah showed while representing Meridian ISD.

Way to go, Aaliyah! 💪💛

Meridian High School is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding basketball players who have earned All-District honors this season! Their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship have set them apart on and off the court.

Boys' All-District Honorees:

🏀 First Team All-District: Josh Nunez
🏀 Second Team All-District: Matthew Jones, Guillermo Ortiz
🏀 Honorable Mention: Jesus Martinez, Garrett Pope, Alex Rodriguez, Noah Smith

Boys' Academic All-District Honorees:

📚 Jackson Boganwright, Gunnar Chandler, Matthew Jones, Josh Nunez, Dustin Padgett, Garrett Pope, Alex Rodriguez, Noah Smith

Girls' All-District Honorees:

🏀 First Team All-District: Journey Stauffer, Dyna Potter
🏀 Second Team All-District: Addyson Scott, Mariana Paniagua
🏀 Honorable Mention: Sarah Rosales

Girls' Academic All-District Honorees:

📚 Mackenzie Borhofen, Daylee Gilbert, Mariana Paniagua, Dyna Potter, Sarah Rosales, Addyson Scott, Journey Stauffer

We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their achievements in athletics and academics. Congratulations to each of them for representing Meridian High School with excellence!

Go Yellow Jackets! 🏆

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 high school or elementary front office anytime from now until Friday, April 18th. 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.

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.

Parents -- mark your calendar. 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!

The Band of Gold competed in the Region 8 UIL Concert & Sightreading contest on Wednesday, March 5, and received six 1st Division ratings! This accomplishment along with their 1st Divisions in marching season has granted them SWEEPSTAKES status.

The Band of Gold is led by Mr. Daniel Yguerabide and assisted by Mr. Zach Martinez.

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

**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.**

Camron Jones, son of Paul and Chalee Jones, is an active student with a passion for hands-on learning. He has three siblings and participates in the school's welding program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, April Rowlins.

Camron has been working at Sonic for the past year, gaining valuable experience. His advice to freshmen is simple but important: Be a good listener.

His favorite subject is Ag Engineering, and he holds Mr. Mark Pittman as his favorite teacher.

• 03/24 - JH Track @ Meridian
• 03/24 - District Golf @ Gatesville
• 03/25 - Texas Capital Performance - High School Band
• 03/25 - HS Softball vs Hico
• 03/25 - HS Baseball @ Frost
• 03/26 - HS Tennis @ Alvarado
• 03/27 - HS Track @ Meridian
• 03/28 - HS Academic UIL
• 03/28 - HS Baseball vs Rio Vista
• 03/28 - HS Softball vs Rio Vista
• 03/31 - JH District Track Meet @ Meridian
• 03/31 - Tennis Meet @ Little River Academy
• 03/31 - District Golf @ Gatesville (Day 2)
• 04/01 - Spring Athletic Pictures
• 04/01 - High School Softball vs Itasca
• 04/01 - HS Baseball @ Rio Vista
• 04/02 - Student Holiday
• 04/02 - Bi-District OAP
• 04/05 - HS Baseball vs Gordon
• 04/28 - Band Concert

FFA Events:

• 04/07 - Central Texas Youth Fair Lamb, Goat, & Hog validation
• 04/09 - Area CDEs