Hello Trojans!
We had a great opportunity this week to celebrate some truly outstanding people from our Meridian community through the Thrive Awards. These recognitions highlight the incredible work happening every day to support students, staff, and our school culture.
A huge congratulations to Nate Button for being named the Wellness Champion Award winner! Nate’s calm presence, willingness to support anyone at any time, and deep commitment to students and staff make Meridian High School a better place every single day. This recognition is so well deserved.
We also want to celebrate two Honorable Mentions:
  • Mars Chambers — Community Builder Award
  • Erin Groen — Together We Thrive Award
We are incredibly fortunate to have people like Nate, Mars, and Erin serving our students and community. Their work reflects the very best of our commitments to Belonging, Support, and Wellness. Congratulations to all three!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out.
Go Trojans!
-Shaun Doffing, Principal
-Rob Zabel, Assistant Principal
Meridian High School Regular Bell Schedule

Celebrate our MHS Seniors!

We are now accepting submissions for our Meridian High School senior spotlight! Please fill out the form with answers from your student and include a photo. We will begin sharing these senior celebration spotlights on social media leading up to graduation. Below is an example of what the spotlight will look like. Thank you for helping us to celebrate our amazing students!

MHS Spring Concert

Please Join the MHS Music Department as they present their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 19th 7pm in the MHS Auditorium. This will be a celebration of the wonderful work that the students have done this year and a celebration of our graduating seniors!
The students will present a wide variety of genres including the nautical ‘sea shanty’, Irish and Jamaican folk songs, contemporary classical ‘wistful’ vocal jazz, rockabilly and hard bop jazz. They will be honoring legendary musicians who are recently departed such as Quincy Jones, Chuck Mangione and Ozzy Osborne. You won’t want to miss it!
** MHS Jazz ensemble will present a ‘preshow’ around 6:30 to get ya warmed up!!
Meridian High School Graduation - Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30pm in the MHS Gymnasium.

Dr. Kurt Harvill Invites Community Input

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kurt Harvill will assume the role of Interim Superintendent for the 2026–27 school year, beginning July 1.
As Dr. Harvill steps into this role, he is eager to listen and learn from Meridian staff, families, students, and community members. We invite you to share your perspective by completing our community feedback survey by May 22. Your input will help us better understand what Meridian is doing well, where there are opportunities for improvement and how we should shape our path forward. Thank you for your continued partnership.
Unity Care Mobile Dental Clinic - Free for middle and high school students. Tuesday, June 2nd. Registration forms can be picked up in the high school and middle school offices. Middle school students will be transported in a district vehicle to the high school by Family Services staff.
Unity Care Mobile Dental Clinic - Free for middle and high school students. Tuesday, June 2nd. Registration forms can be picked up in the high school and middle school offices. Middle school students will be transported in a district vehicle to the high school by Family Services staff.
Class of 2026 Graduation HUB
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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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Booster Information
Class of 2026 Graduation Celebration, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 9:00pm-11:00pm at Mach 1 Adventure Park. Private event for graduates only! RSVP by May 1st. Contact Michelle Simmons at 360-303-8832 for more information

Calling All Class of 2026 Parents – Help Us Celebrate Our Graduates!
We are putting together a special K–12 Graduation Slideshow to highlight the incredible journey of our kids—and we need your help!
Our goal is to have every student represented, capturing the memories, milestones, and moments from the past 13 years.
What to Submit:
• A baby photo of your student
• A graduation photo
• Optional: Group photos from memorable school events like:
– Jog-a-thon
– Snuggle Up & Read
– Outdoor Education
– Sports
– Clubs
– Dances
– And any other special moments!
Submission Details:
• Include your student’s name with each submission
• For group photos, please include all student names (if possible)
• Image size: 1920 x 1080 pixels preferred
Send all photos to:
Andrea Ashmore
Deadline: May 1, 2026

Baccalaureate Information
The Meridian Boosters Class of 2026 will be hosting the Baccalaureate Ceremony on Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 PM at Laurel Community Church.
Baccalaureate is a long-standing graduation tradition that brings the community together to honor graduating seniors through reflection, encouragement, and celebration. The evening will include a few inspiring speakers from both the student body and community, worship, a special class video, and time for fellowship as we recognize this important milestone.
Families, friends, and community members are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate the Meridian Class of 2026 during this meaningful graduation season.
If you would like more information, please email Michelle Simmons at mysimmons3@gmail.com.
Congratulations, graduates!