


Exciting news — the Book Fair is almost here! 🎉 There’s still time to set up your eWallet and preview the fair on the Book Fair Homepage. Students will preview and create wish lists on Monday, so keep an eye out for your child’s list coming home early next week. We hope to see families at the Book Fair during Highland Parent-Teacher Conference Nights! 📚❤️




Our local Scentsy consultant, Andrea Berry, donated all of her profits and more - helping us raise $800 overall for the group! We are very excited to put these funds to good use in our school!
Thank you to everyone that purchased and supported the Meridian Jr High Student Council!

Great job and great sound!









🎉 Congratulations to the Meridian Jr. High students already on the Million Word Reader List!







Shoutout to the Monroe Center students already on the Million Word Reader List!







📚 It’s almost here — Highland Elementary’s Scholastic Book Fair! 📚
This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and raises funds for Meridian #223 Libraries!
SAVE THE DATE:
📅 In-person shopping Oct 21 & 22 (3:15–6:00 PM)
💻Online Oct 19–23.
HOW TO GET READY:
✅ Create a Book Fair eWallet NOW so your child can shop cash-free and independently.
✅ Preorder hot titles: Dog Man #15: A Sprinkle in Time & Diary of a Wimpy Kid #21: Fight or Flight. Use code FAIRSHIP for free home shipping.
✅ Businesses, alumni, and community members can give through the Fair’s giving program — help students who need support get books! Learn more at the Book Fair Homepage.










Ready for new favorites? 📚✨ Make sure your child doesn’t miss out on the most highly anticipated books of the season! Preorder your copy today through our school’s Book Fair homepage and use code FAIRSHIP for free shipping straight to your home.

Most of our Meridian Junior High School Cross-Country team wrapped up their season today at IESA Sectionals in Winnebago! Throughout the season, our runners continued to push themselves, achieving personal-best times again and again. Coach Stewart couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, dedication, and perseverance!
A special congratulations to Tristan R., who ran a personal-best time today and qualified for the State Meet in Normal! 🎉
Good luck at State, Tristan! And fantastic job to all our runners on an incredible season. We’re so proud of you! 🏃♀️🏃♂️





Looking for an easy way to support your young reader? ✨ Create a Book Fair eWallet NOW so you or your child can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! 🛍️📚 Perfect for family & friends to add funds — the ideal gift: a new book 🎁❤️
Set it up in minutes: Book Fair Homepage


🚨 WE’RE ASKING FOR A BIG FAVOR, CARDINAL NATION! ❤️🖤
Our Meridian Junior High Fall Sports Fundraiser has only 4 DAYS LEFT, and we have a LONG way to go to reach our goal.
Our athletes are putting in the work — now we need our community behind them!🏐🏀
💥 HERE’S WHAT YOUR DONATION WILL HELP PROVIDE:
🏐 NEW VOLLEYBALL NET & VOLLEYBALLS
🏀 NEW BASKETBALLS
🖤 NEW BALL RACKS
👕 NEW UNIFORMS
These are items our student-athletes use every day, and reaching our fundraising goal will allow us to invest directly back into our MJHS athletic programs and the students who participate in them.
💰 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
❤️ Make a donation — ANY amount helps!
🖤 Share this post with your friends & family
❤️ Tag someone who might be willing to help
🖤 Encourage a local business or organization to get involved
Even a $10 or $20 donation can make a difference when our community comes together!
⏰ ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!
👉 HELP US CLOSE THE GAP & REACH OUR GOAL:
Donate To MJHS Fall Sports Fundraiser
We know our Cardinal community is incredibly supportive. Let’s show our athletes what we can do in these final four days!❤️🖤
DONATE. SHARE. TAG A FRIEND. LET’S FINISH STRONG!💪
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school.
SAVE THE DATE:
In-person Shopping: October 21 & 22, 3:15 - 6:00 pm
Online Shopping: October 19-23, and start exploring together: Book Fair Homepage


MYBL welcomes students in kindergarten–5th grade who reside in the Meridian School District. This instructional recreation league helps players learn basketball, build confidence, and have fun!
📅 Registration deadline: Friday, October 16
🏀 Practices begin January 11
📍 Saturday games: February 6–March 20 at Meridian Junior High School
Register here: https://fs3.formsite.com/JzCKgp/vnvulkhmmg/index
See the attached flyer for details. Questions? Contact myblboard@gmail.com.

Good luck, Parker, Bobby, Joseph, Tarran, Warren, Brycen, PJ, Donavan, Wyatt, and Ashwin.
All your friends at Monroe Center are hoping you play a fantastic game tomorrow!





