About Us

Irene Reither Elementary (IRE) School supports preschool through fifth grade students. Learn more about the day-to-day at IRE on our Welcome Families webpage.

Meridian School District Vision

In Meridian, we empower all learners to thrive academically, socially and emotionally as valued members of our local and global communities.

Our IRE Promise

At Irene Reither Elementary, students should run to school.

We will create a place where students are excited to learn, families feel connected and valued, and staff members find purpose and joy in their work.

Because when students are known, challenged, supported and inspired, they discover their hidden potential and learn that together, we can achieve extraordinary things.

Our IRE Vision

At Irene Reither Elementary, we believe that every child deserves to be known, challenged, supported, and inspired.

We strive to be a place where:

• Strong relationships create a culture of belonging and trust.
• High expectations and meaningful learning prepare students for a choice-filled life.
• Families and community are essential partners in student success.
• Students and staff embody the Meridian Mindsets: Open-Minded, Trustworthy, Courageous and Caring.

Strategic Priorities

We bring Our Commitments to life at IRE:

Belonging: We cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community where every student, family, and staff member feels known, loved, and valued.

Communication: We build trust through transparent communication and authentic partnerships with families, staff, and our community.

Support: We remove barriers and provide timely academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports so every student has access to success.

Wellness: We promote the social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being of students and staff to create thriving learning communities.

Learning: We provide rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences that ensure growth and achievement for every student.

Our IRE Collective Commitments

To achieve our vision, we commit to:

• Knowing every student by name, strength, and need.
• Holding high expectations for every student without exception.
• Building strong partnerships with families and our community.
• Working collaboratively to improve outcomes for students.
• Using evidence of learning to guide our decisions and actions.
• Supporting the whole child through integrated systems of care and intervention.
• Learning, reflecting, and improving together