6th grade families—if your student would like to help cover the cost of Outdoor Education ($100), families can order candy bars for your child to sell as a fundraiser. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, January 21, using this link.

We’re seeking industry experts to share their knowledge and inspire the next generation at our MMS Career Fair! The Career Fair is 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 27 at Meridian Middle School. This is a fantastic chance to show kids the many exciting careers they can pursue.

If you’re an expert and want to volunteer, please contact Carol Stromberg by Jan. 16 at cstromberg@meridian.wednet.edu.

The Assistance League of Bellingham is announcing applications opening for their Enrichment Scholarship Program. Students may apply for summer enrichment camps in a variety of areas such as music, science, art, debate, technology, dance, leadership, and many others.

Applications are now open on the ALB website and are due by March 21, 2026. Please visit them online for more information or stop by the office for a printed application.

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!

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?