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One of the best things about school is that every year brings a fresh start. No matter how wonderful the previous year was or how many challenges it held, August gives everyone an opportunity to reset and look ahead with optimism. There is something exciting about the possibilities that come with a new school year, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back to share in that with us.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes, there has been plenty happening this summer. Our custodial and maintenance crews have been hard at work preparing classrooms and improving our campus. Teachers have already begun digging into professional learning for the year ahead. We’ve welcomed outstanding new staff members, and interview teams of both staff and students helped us find the very best people to join the Meridian family. Every day, the building starts to feel a little more like Meridian Middle School again.<\/p>\n
As we have prepared for another school year, we have spent a lot of time talking about what we want our students to experience when they walk through our doors each morning. We want every student to know they belong here. We want them to feel safe, cared for, and challenged. We want them to understand what they’re learning, why it matters, and how they’ll know they’ve been successful. Most importantly, we want every student to believe they are capable of learning and growing, even when the work is difficult. We believe students do their very best learning when they know they belong, understand where they’re headed, and believe they are capable of getting there.<\/p>\n
That vision doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of an incredible staff who cares deeply about kids, families who partner with us, and a community that believes every student deserves opportunities to succeed. We are grateful to be part of that partnership with you, and we look forward to continuing that work together this year.<\/p>\n
Below you’ll find some important information to help your family prepare for the start of school. We’ll send another communication closer to the first day with schedules, drop-off and pick-up procedures, and other back-to-school reminders.<\/p>\n
Until then, we hope you’re able to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. We hope they’re filled with time to relax, make memories, and enjoy one another before another exciting school year begins.<\/p>\n
As always, thank you for trusting us with your children. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Meridian Middle School and begin another year of learning together.<\/p>\n
Go Trojans!<\/p>\n
Robert Kratzig, Principal
\nJill Hammack, Assistant Principal<\/p>\n
UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h3>\n
Wednesday, August 19<\/strong>
\nMSD Back-to-School Fair, 1pm-5:00pm at IRE<\/p>\nThursday, August 20<\/strong>
\nMMS Office Reopens, 7:30am to 4:00pm
\nMiddle School “All Sports Night”, 7:00pm in MMS Big Gym<\/p>\nThursday, August 27<\/strong>
\nBack-to-School Block Party, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
\nWashington DC Family Interest Meeting, 8:00pm in Mr. Dennis’s Room<\/p>\nFriday, August 28<\/strong>
\nStudent Schedules Posted to Skyward<\/p>\nMonday, August 31<\/strong>
\nFirst Day of School (doors open at 7:55, school begins at 8:05; no drop-off before 7:45)
\nBlack Day<\/p>\nFriday, September 4<\/strong>
\nLate Start (doors open at 8:55, school begins at 9:05; no drop-off before 8:45)
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