Hello Trojans!
Homecoming Week is here, and it’s one of the best times of the year to come together and celebrate as a school and community! All week long, we’ll have great activities that bring out our Trojan spirit. From dress-up days and games to opportunities to cheer on our teams. It all builds up to a fun Homecoming Dance at the end of the week where we can celebrate together. Let’s make it a week full of energy and connection!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out.
Go Trojans!
-Shaun Doffing, Principal
-Rob Zabel, Assistant Principal
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It’s Homecoming Week at MHS!!
Dress Up Days for the Week:
Monday – Salt and Pepper Day – wear black and white to school
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Wednesday – Pink Out
Thursday – Twin Day -wear matching clothes with one or more students
Friday – Trojan Spirit Day
Students can earn points for their classes by attending events this week during the evening.
Monday – Volleyball plays Oak Harbor at MHS, JV and C Team at 5:40pm, Varsity at 7:00pm.Theme for the game is USA!
Tuesday – Girls Soccer plays Oak Harbor at MHS at 7:00pm. Theme for the game is USA!
Wednesday – Movie Night. We will be showing Rio in the auditorium at 7:00pm for all MHS students.
Thursday – Cross Country at Lake Padden, Girls at 4:15pm, Boys at 5:00pm
Friday – Varsity Football vs Nooksack at 7:00pm – Theme for the game is Neon!
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 18th from 8:00pm-10:30pm in the MHS Commons. Dance tickets will be on sale during both lunches at the ASB window. The cost is $10.00 per ticket.

Credit Retrieval
Credit Retrieval is now accepting students. If students are in need of credit retrieval, the class is after school on Mondays and Thursdays in Mr. Kurz’s class. Please see your counselor if you are interested in getting started, You can start at any time.
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Senior Class Meeting
Jostens will be here on Tuesday, October 14th during T3 to meet with seniors regarding cap and gown ordering. Packets and information will be available in the office after the meeting for those that are not able to attend.

School Pictures
School pictures that were ordered on retake day or ordered after the original picture day are now available for pick-up in the office from Mrs. Gookstetter.
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Senior Photos
Senior pictures are due by DEC. 19, 2025 for inclusion in the yearbook’s senior section. Photos may be submitted anytime before then. If no picture is submitted and no ASB (school) photo is taken, your student will not appear in the senior section.
Photo Submission Guidelines:
  • Email a high-resolution JPEG (300dpi) to yearbook@meridian.wednet.edu with the senior’s full name in the subject line. Example: “Smith, Tim senior pic for yearbook”
  • Photos must be portrait orientation (4×5 or 8×10) and may include the whole body but we may have to crop closer so the students face is clear.
  • No props near the face/head that covers the face or is a distraction. Pictures that include full-body shots, cars, animals etc. may be rejected if the image has too many distractions or results in a low resolution or distracting crop of the image. Weapons or anything that violates school dress code will be rejected.
  • No screencaps. If you screencap from your phone the image will be unprintable. We require a jpeg/jpg file. Please ask your photographer ahead if they can send you (or Mr. McGrew) the high resolution jpeg/jpg file. iPhone photos are not compatible (they are not jpeg/jpg files).
We reserve the right to not use a picture deemed inappropriate. If you don’t receive a reply from Mr. McGrew, your photo was not received or accepted. You are responsible for ensuring it is sent.

Senior Picture Samples
Senior Picture Sample

Meet Our New Staff
Payton Glasser family

Payton Glasser
Three fun facts about Mr. Glasser:
1. I grew up in Sequim Washington
2. I played 2 sports in college.
3. I love snowboarding.

Rob Zabel
Three fun facts about Mr. Zabel:
1. Proud dad of three daughters!
2. WSU Grad
3. Never lived outside of Washington State.
Rob Zabel Family

October is Disability Awareness Month
October is Disability Awareness Month – a time to celebrate the contributions, talents, and voices of people with disabilities, while also recognizing the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity. This month is a reminder to challenge stereotypes, promote understanding, and support efforts that break down barriers—both physical and societal. Join us in honoring Disability Awareness Month by learning more, listening deeply, and standing up for a more inclusive community for everyone.
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Picking Up Your Student Early From School?
If you need to pick up your student early from school, please contact the office at 360-398-8111. We would be happy to get your student for you. If possible, please try to call at least 30 minutes in advance. We understand that emergencies happen and a last minute pick up may be needed, but it is great to have the extra time to make sure your student is ready when you arrive.

Arriving Late To School?
Please remember to sign in, in the office, when you arrive at school. Make sure to write your first and last name on the sign in sheet. Remember we need to be able to read your writing.
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Community Information & Resources
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Family Resource Center
The Meridian School District Family Resource Center is open daily from 8:30am to 3:00pm daily and until 5:30pm on Wednesdays on the Irene Reither campus.
Students who qualify for free or reduced meals can stop by to get school supplies or sign up for Operation School Bell which provides new school clothes for students enrolled in Meridian School District. We also have the clothing closet available for any Meridian family looking for gently used adult and kid clothing.
Questions? Contact Alicia Roberts (English) at 360-988-1949 or Elvira Trautman (Spanish) at 360-306-2886.