🚍 National School Bus Safety Week! 🚸

This morning, our Meridian Transportation team led school bus evacuation drills with students across the district to reinforce safe and efficient procedures in the event of an emergency.

A huge thank you to our students for their cooperation and our dedicated transportation team for their diligence, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our Cardinals safe every day—both on and off the bus! ❤️🖤
about 4 hours ago, Heather Alderks
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🎉📚 Calling all book lovers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! Join us in person on Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an amazing selection of books! 📖✨ But you don’t have to wait—online shopping is available NOW! Check out our Book Fair homepage. Additionally, preorders for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper and Dog Man: Big Jim Believes can be made on our Book Fair homepage.

about 18 hours ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🎉📚 ¡Llamamos a todos los amantes de la lectura! ¡Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic está a la vuelta de la esquina! ¡Únanse a nosotros en persona el martes 21 y el jueves 23 de octubre, de 15:00 a 18:00, para disfrutar de una increíble selección de libros! 📖✨ ¡Pero no tienen que esperar! ¡Ya pueden comprar en línea! Visiten la página principal de la Feria del Libro: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3. Además, los pedidos por adelantado de El diario de Greg: Aguafiestas y El hombre perro: Big Jim cree se pueden realizar en nuestra página de inicio de la Feria del Libro.

about 18 hours ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Preorders

Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrCnGj0BhxW3pEq4KB9jelCFltSy_Rnm/view?usp=drive_link

4 days ago, MCUSD223
🎉¡La Feria del Libro Scholastic llega a la Escuela Primaria Highland el 21 y 24 de octubre! 📚 ¡Prepárense para sumergirse en un mundo de libros! Esta semana, los estudiantes traerán a casa folletos de la Feria del Libro, ¡así que exploren juntos! 🌟

💳 ¡No olvides crear una billetera electrónica para la Feria del Libro para tu hijo/a! Es una forma fácil y sin efectivo de comprar por su cuenta. ¡Además, familiares y amigos pueden contribuir! 🙌 Empieza aquí: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

💖 ¿Quieres apoyar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda para comprar libros? ¡Nuestro programa de donaciones está abierto a todos! Más información: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
6 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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🎉 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary on October 21st & 24th! 📚 Get ready to dive into a world of books! This week, students are bringing home Book Fair flyers, so start exploring together! 🌟

💳 Don’t forget to create a Book Fair eWallet for your child! It's an easy and cash-free way for them to shop independently. Plus, family and friends can contribute! 🙌 Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

💖 Want to support students who need help buying books? Our giving program is open to everyone! 🌍 Businesses, organizations, and alumni can help too! Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3


6 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
SAVE THE DATE - Scholastic Book Fair
eWallet Book Fair Reminder
Share the Fair

Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! RESERVE LA FECHA para21 y 23 de octubre y prepare a su lector para que elija sus propios libros! Comiencen a explorar juntos.

Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad!

Comience a https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

11 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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eWallet Book Fair Spanish

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 21 & October 23 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together.

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!

Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3

11 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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11 days ago, MCUSD223

Dear Meridian 223 Families,
SAVE the DATE! Highland is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Click the link below for more details.

LINK: Highland Book Fair Homepage

14 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Meridian Families,
Highland Elementary School is preparing to host their annual Scholastic Book Fair! This is a perfect time to start or grow your family's home library.

For more details and to create your eWallet, visit our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
19 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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📣 Parents & Caregivers — You’re Invited!

Join us for the next Parent & Family University Workshop: Attendance Matters!
📅 Wednesday, September 18
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom)

Why it matters:
✅ Consistent school attendance helps children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
✅ Families will learn simple, practical tips to:

Build healthy morning routines

Reduce stress at home

Overcome barriers to daily attendance

Support their child’s school readiness

📌 Register today: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us

(Or scan the QR code on the flyer below!)

Your support in spreading the word makes a difference in helping families access valuable resources and strengthen their child’s success in school.
about 1 month ago, Heather Alderks
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Welcome back from the Health Services Team!

Contact information and important forms may be found here on the district webpage: https://www.meridian223.org/page/health-services
2 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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Dear Families,

Our Transportation Department has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year by running routes and gathering necessary information. If you have registered your student and submitted a transportation request form, you should have received a call from your assigned bus driver.

If you have not received a call, please reach out to the Transportation Department at 815-645-2230 ext. 7011 or 7013, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
3 months ago, Mike Higgins
School Buses
Meridian CUSD 223 is hosting a preschool screening for children ages 3-5 years old who live within the Meridian district. Children must be 3 years old by the screening date. Please call Highland Elementary at 815-645-2230 to schedule.
3 months ago, Mike Higgins
Pre-School Screening
Parents and Guardians, as you are preparing for the upcoming school year, please take note of the health requirements for these grade levels! You can contact Kayla Richolson, Director of Health Services, at kricholson@mail.meridian223.org with any questions. Forms may be accessed here: https://www.meridian223.org/documents/departments/health-services/health-forms/285024
4 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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Office Public Summer Hours: 🏫 District Office Public Summer Hours 📅 May 30–August 8 | Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM ❌ Closed June 19 & July 4 🔁 Normal hours resume August 13 📍 Building Summer Office Hours Highland Elementary School May 27–June 2: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 3–July 29: By appointment only Monroe Center Elementary School May 27–June 5: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 9–July 31: By appointment only Meridian Jr. High School June: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM July: By appointment only Stillman Valley High School May 30–August 8: Mon–Thurs | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📅 View the 2025–2026 District Calendar: 🔗 www.meridian223.org/page/district-calendars 💬 For our Spanish-speaking families needing help with registration: Para nuestras familias de habla hispana que necesitan ayuda con el proceso de inscripción para el año escolar 2025-2026, por favor comuníquense con: Margarita Alvarez 📧 malvarez@mail.meridian223.org 📞 815-645-2230 ext. 4304 | 📱 779-537-4294 📌 Please call to schedule an appointment. 📌 Por favor llamar para hacer una cita. 🚌 Reminder: All students must be registered by June 13 to ensure transportation can be properly coordinated. 📆 Es importante que los estudiantes estén registrados antes del 13 de junio para poder coordinar adecuadamente las rutas de transporte.
5 months ago, Heather Alderks
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Rounding out our Staff Appreciation Week, we would like to thank our principals and administration! Your support, guidance, and vision allows our students and staff to thrive - Thank you!
6 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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Continuing our Staff Appreciation Week . . . it's time to thank our School Counselors and Health Services Department! The extra support that these caring professionals provide to our students is crucial to their success and well-being. Thank you, today and always!
6 months ago, Kayla Richolson
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🚴‍♀️ Pedaling Toward Safety at Highland Elementary! 🚴‍♂️ Thanks to an IDOT Safe Routes to School grant, Highland Elementary has a full classroom set of bikes and helmets! Mr. Vos rolled out a bike safety curriculum + bike rodeo with amazing results: ✅ 95% of 1st & 2nd graders riding two wheels ✅ 75% of kindergarteners riding independently While we didn’t receive the infrastructure grant for a Pine Street sidewalk, Meridian CUSD #223 continues to work closely with the Village of Stillman Valley to explore future funding opportunities for safer walking routes. 💪👟
6 months ago, Heather Alderks
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