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As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, Meridian High School will be practicing an evacuation and partial reunification drill on Oct. 28. This is only a drill and no action is required from families.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meridian School District uses the <\/span>Standard Response Protocol (SRP)<\/span><\/a>, an incident response program developed by the<\/span> I Love You Guys Foundation<\/span><\/a>. SRP is not based on one scenario but provides common language and consistent procedures for any emergency situation. The safety protocol allows for a predictable series of actions as an unpredictable event unfolds. Learn more about <\/span>school safety in Meridian<\/span><\/a> on our website.Meridian Middle School <\/span>completed this same drill<\/span><\/a> in February last school year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of SRP, students practice Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter drills every month. These actions use the same procedures at every building in our district. All Whatcom County school districts and local law enforcement agencies use SRP, creating a coordinated, countywide approach to safety. Watch this brief video \u201c<\/span>5 Minutes, 5 Actions,<\/span><\/a>\u201d to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a reunification drill?<\/b><\/p>\n

A reunification would be needed if students and staff had to leave school grounds for their safety, for example, due to a fire, gas leak, earthquake, or other safety concern. During a reunification, students and staff would evacuate the building and be transported to a safe location. Families would receive instructions about where and when to pick up their child. (For the Oct. 28 drill, no parent pickup is needed. Students will get on school buses, do a short loop, and then return to school.)<\/span><\/p>\n

More information will be shared with Meridian High School families soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please contact your school. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our community safe.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Hello Trojans!<\/div>\n
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We are officially six weeks into the 2026\u201327 school year. We\u2019re past the beginning-of-the-year stage and are now firmly in the flow of the school year. This is a good time to take inventory of where our students are academically, check in on how they\u2019re doing, and reach out for support when needed. Early communication and connection can make a real difference in helping students get back on track or build on the progress they\u2019re already making. We\u2019re here to partner with you and help every student succeed!<\/div>\n
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Go Trojans!<\/div>\n
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Students can now book appointments with their counselor online. They are also welcome to stop by the main office to request an appointment, but online booking gives students another convenient way to find a time that works for them.<\/div>\n
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Families are welcome to share the appropriate booking link with their student:<\/div>\n
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New Chromebook Distribution Starting Oct. 13<\/h2>\n
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Next week we will begin distributing new Chromebooks to students. With over 500 devices to replace, distribution will be staggered across multiple days. Replacements will happen from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 13-15, Oct. 21-22 and if needed, Oct. 27-29.<\/div>\n
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During these windows, students will be called to the library to exchange their current Chromebook and charger for a new set. We will start with freshmen on Oct. 13.<\/div>\n
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Before Oct. 13, students should:<\/div>\n