Lions Share February 17, 2022

High School Campus News

9th Grade (Class of 2025) Spring Counselor Meeting Signup Now Available

High School counselor Nick Manuszak recently visited 9th grade classes, and students filled out their course selection forms for 2022-2023.

If you or your student has questions about course selection, you have the opportunity to schedule a 20-minute meeting with Mr. Manuszak. Meetings can be student-only or with parents; parents will join virtually via Zoom, and students will meet in Mr. Manuszak's office.

Please check with your student to pick a time and day that does not overlap with anything important, like a test.
Then, sign up for a meeting here.

Mr. Manuszak uses Calendly and you will get a confirmation sent out to you after signing up. Questions? Just ask! n.manuszak@mwschool.org.

High School Course Selection 2022-2023

Counselors have met with 9th, 10th and 11th grade students regarding course selection. Students have made an initial course selection for 2022-2023 during these meetings, and these choices will be reviewed with parents during spring individual planning conferences.

These conferences continue through March – be sure to sign up!

Read on for links to signups for counselor meetings, and other resources such as course selection sheets and the course selection guide.

Meridian Lions Proud Moment

Congratulations to all Meridian Model UN students who participated in the SICMUN conference on Saturday, February 12.

The following students were recognized with awards:

Krish Bhalani - Distinguished (Futuristic)
Jackson Jones - Outstanding Delegate (Economic and Social Council)
Suhaas Dosapati - Position Paper (World Health Organization)
Parth Lavania - Position Paper (Economic and Social Council)
Advaith Pillai - Distinguished Delegate (Historical Crisis)

Roar, Lions, Roar!

Auditions for Spring Theater Production

Feb. 18

The play is Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes, by Greg Allen. Yes, that's a really long title. And it's a really fun show! Mrs. Crowl and Mr. Peebles need your help to pull this off! All students grades 6-12 are invited to come to auditions for cast or crew on Friday, Feb. 18 in the Black Box! Interested? Just come to the meeting! You do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Find details here or visit Mrs. Crowl in M2.01!

10th Grade Personal Project Expo

March 10

Attention 10th Grade Parents! Please plan on joining us for the Personal Project Expo on Thursday, March 10 in the Mays Gym. Students will showcase their projects to students during the day and to parents after the car line from 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm. Also, if you are able, please sign up to donate a snack for the students. Get ready to be impressed by our students’ creative thinking.

Athletics News

Model United Nations

The following students collaborated to plan and execute the Model UN conference that took place at Southwestern University. On top of their high school course load, these talented students managed to make a fantastic conference happen in person for MUN groups from several other schools this weekend. Meridian is so proud of their hard work and dedication to leadership!

Abigail Thompson - Secretary General
Aparna Majety - Under Secretary General of Design
Devansh Agrawal - Deputy Secretary of Internal Affairs
Andrea Conde - Under Secretary General of Diversity and Inclusion
Pearson Mudhol - Deputy Secretary General of Administration
Vijay Bajaj - Co-Under Secretary General of Academics
Harini Majety - Under Secretary General of Technology

Soccer

Varsity games this week! Roar, Lions, Roar! See the Game Schedule for details. Spectators are welcome! Please check back often as changes occur frequently.

Tennis

Varsity Match vs. Bastrop High School at 3:30 pm Monday, Feb. 21 at Bastrop HS! See the Tennis Match Schedule for details. Let’s go, Lions! The TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 5. Stay tuned for details

Spring Running

Spring Running will not be offered this season. Please watch future newsletters for summer training opportunities.

District News

Invitation to Join Meridian School Culture Initiatives Council

Meridian staff, students, and families are invited to join the Meridian School Culture Initiatives Council. The purpose of the Meridian School Culture Initiatives Council is to provide direction, support and oversight for the school district’s mission and work to become more culturally inclusive and equitable through its policies, practices and programs.

Your input is invaluable in this process and we would be very pleased if you would assist by volunteering to join the School Culture Initiatives Council. Membership of the council will be capped at ten council members representing the Meridian community.

The council will meet for the first time in early March and again later in March, then monthly at dates and times convenient for the members. Those selected to serve on the council will do so through May, 2023.

If you are interested in serving on the council, please fill out the School Cultural Initiatives Council Interest Survey and then submit to Terri Johnson, Coordinator of School Culture Initiatives by Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 pm. We are excited to engage in this work and look forward to working with members of the Meridian Community!

2021-2022 Yearbook Order Reminder

It's been a few months since we last posted about yearbooks. Have you ordered your yearbook for this year? Time is running out! Not sure if you already ordered it last semester? Check your email confirmation from Balfour as your receipt. Questions? Please email s.holcombe@mwschool.org.

Spring Pictures are scheduled for March 4

Spring Pictures are scheduled for Friday, March 4! In these photos, students are invited to wear "Spring dressy" or "Spring casual wear" rather than the regular school uniform. Students can wear their dressy or casual wear all day.

Secondary students will be released from class to take pictures ONLY IF the parent does at least one of the following (read more).