We are accepting referrals for the highly capable program. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. Teachers and parents may refer any student in grades K-11 for assessment. All fifth and second grade students will be screened, regardless of a referral.

To refer a student for assessment, please complete the Highly Capable referral form in English or in Spanish by Dec. 15, 2025 for eligibility in the 2026-27 school year.

If you have questions about the Highly Capable Program visit our website or contact Rebecca Montgomery, highly capable program coordinator, at 360-318-2456 or rmontgomery@meridian.wednet.edu.

This week, our 8th grade students participated in the “Life in Public” digital citizenship lesson, exploring how their online presence affects both their current relationships and future opportunities. Students learned about the concepts of being their authentic selves online while balancing a positive and healthy digital footprint, keeping in mind invisible audiences (like family, teachers, or future employers). Through real-world scenarios and discussions, they practiced evaluating how their digital choices today might impact their reputation and relationships in the future, and the importance of recognizing when the pressure of an invisible audience is harming their authenticity and well-being.

This lesson supports our Meridian Digital Citizens Mindsets by encouraging students to be Trustworthy in their online sharing decisions and Open-Minded about how different audiences might interpret their posts. Students developed strategies for making thoughtful choices about their public digital presence while still being able to express themselves authentically online.

Did you know – families can receive a weekly email from Skyward with your student’s current grades and attendance? To turn this feature on, log into your Skyward Family Access account and click “My Account” in the upper right corner. At the bottom of the page that appears, you’ll find Email Notifications—simply check the boxes for the updates you’d like to receive, choose how often you want them sent, and click Save. Easy as that!

Our school will be conducting our annual vision and hearing screenings on Tuesday, January 6, with make-up screenings on Thursday, January 8. These routine checks help us ensure students can see and hear well for learning; if your child wears glasses or hearing aids, please make sure they bring them to school on those days.

We are also looking for a few parent volunteers to help with screening—if you’re interested, please contact our Health Assistant, Brenda Aamot, at baamot@meridian.wednet.edu.

All requests must be made before 2:00 pm. If your student already knows their transportation is different for the day (for example, they usually ride the bus but today you’ll be picking them up), you do not need to contact the office.

If your student is riding a different bus (such as going home with a friend), a written request from a parent/guardian or a phone call to the office is required. Requests must be submitted to the main office before 2:00 pm.

The best way to ensure your student is ready for an early pick-up is to send a note in the morning. If you call instead, please contact us at least 10 minutes before pick-up time so we can transition your student to the office.

If someone other than a parent, guardian, or emergency contact will be picking up your student, the office must hear directly from a parent. Please provide the person’s name and relationship to your student.

Fall is quickly approaching and so is cold and flu season! Please help us keep our school community healthy by keeping your child at home when they are not feeling well. Keep your child home if they are experiencing any of the symptoms: fever or chills, shortness of breath, wet or productive cough, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, runny nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea.

We encourage regular attendance and students may return to school as soon as they are feeling better, and are fever-free for more than 24 hours without fever reducing medication. While in school, your student can help slow the spread of germs by covering their nose or mouth when coughing and sneezing, and washing hands frequently with soap and water.

Please contact your child’s school if they are going to be absent due to illness. If you have additional questions, please visit our Health Services webpage or contact our school nurses.

The Meridian Family Support Center’s Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will be open as follows:

Questions?