Meridian Junior High School

We are looking for Substitute Registered Nurses to add to our Health Services Team! Our School Nurses are invaluable facets of our schools. They serve as the medical professionals within our buildings, provide nursing care to students with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and seizures, provide emergency care to students and staff, and so much more! If you are looking for a rewarding, as needed RN position, this may be right for you! Please contact Kayla Richolson, Director of Health Services, at kricholson@mail.meridian223.org with any questions and use this link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=1140&category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=School+Nurse

The Stillman Valley High School Music Department would like to give you the opportunity to purchase fresh fruit directly from the groves in Florida. You can check out our website or find a band or choir member to place an order. The sale will end on November 24th. Delivery dates are December 11-14. Thank you for your support of the Music Program, and watch for our fresh strawberry fundraiser in February! LINK: www.floridafruitstore.com/SVHSMusicProgram

Parents, if you have not done so already, please complete this 1 question survey regarding our annual flu shot clinic. Our Health Services Department appreciates your feedback! https://forms.gle/CumqXX9RpLVf18ny9

Ms. Arjes held a Spooktacular IXL Challenge. Overall, students answered 28,322 grade level questions correctly in a week! The winning class was 2nd Hour with over 10,000 questions answered correctly! The top two students from each class were also rewarded with a pizza party. Congrats to all! Keep practicing your Math!!

Here is the Health Services Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter! https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pQiqLjjteHABfgf-8bStGhe1yGfKvbuWlpZ88bIMXg/edit?usp=sharing Don't forget to complete the parent survey about our flu shot clinic: https://forms.gle/CumqXX9RpLVf18ny9 #WeAreMCUSD #MeridianWellness

Our Health Services Department is hosting 2 upcoming wrap-around service opportunities for students! 1. Annual Onsite Dental Clinic with OPDS. The date of the clinic is TBD, but please complete consent forms now if you would like your student to receive dental care: https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/meridian_223 2. Annual Flu Shot Clinic with OCHD on Monday, October 23rd. Consent forms are due this Friday: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qlCd5I9rHVuRvyOhaeW-f3gXC4lqXRuQ/view?usp=sharing Please note, only students with completed consent forms will receive services at either clinic.

Ms. Arjes' math classes competed in an IXL challenge last weekend. Overall, the students answered 7,214 math questions correctly. The winning class was awarded with a donut party. Congratulations, 8th Hour, for answering 3565 questions correctly!!

Congratulations to our very own Landon J. for earning a trip to Greece to represent Team USA in the 2023 Gamma World Championship! Landon is an extremely talented MMA fighter and is hosting a fundraiser TOMORROW for his upcoming trip. Fundraising Information: Saturday, September 9th from 12-5 at the Magicians MMA Academy (103 W. 2nd Street/Leaf River) for a DELICIOUS taco dinner ($10/plate)!

Contact your student's school nurse if you are interested in receiving services from Crusader Community Health! #MeridianWellness

7th Grade History students stayed engaged and enjoyed the beautiful weather today while drawing their vocabulary terms with chalk! They proved that even junior high students still like to use sidewalk chalk! (2 of 2)

7th Grade History students stayed engaged and enjoyed the beautiful weather today while drawing their vocabulary terms with chalk! They proved that even junior high students still like to use sidewalk chalk! (1 of 2)

Congratulations to Ms. Hofmeister's 8th Grade English Escape Room Winners!

The Health Services Newsletter for the 1st quarter may be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_T58C8a_AbbiqQw_gd-egkb3-tKxzU6_BQMwY5qO4Q/edit?usp=sharing

🏐 MJHS Volleyball 🏐 7th and 8th practice Monday-Thursday. (August 7th - 10th) 6th will practice Wednesday and Thursday. (August 9th & 10th) Place is JH main gym-use west doors. Time is 3:00 - 4:30 pm These are encouraged but not mandatory. An email was sent a week ago but I understand not all 6th graders received it. We are looking into it! Please pass this along to others.

The MJHS 8th graders have completed another IXL Challenge. The teachers would like to recognize the top three winners in each SOAR class. Students have shown proficiency in various Math, ELA, and Science standards at and above the 8th-grade level. Mylee H. scored proficient at 92 skills to take the top spot. She is followed closely by Sydney M. with 90 skills proficient and Karmen K. with 84 skills proficient. First row: Ryne, Hudson, Brett, Josh, Aaron, Kaleb, and Eli. Second row: Izzy, Syndey, Karman, Kaera, Aubree, Sadie, and Mylee.

Continuing our staff appreciation week, today we’re thanking our Health Services Department and our Administrative Assistants! All of these wonderfully caring people are always busy helping students and staff with whatever they may need ❤️ #WeAreMCUSD

Boats come in all sizes, shapes and colors! 6th graders in Mr. McDevitt's classes have been learning about Early European Exploration. This week, students worked with partners to design and engineer cardboard boats. Today, they tested their buoyancy. Will it float???

7th graders dissected frogs in Mrs. Barton's room today! Students worked together to learn about the systems of the body with guidance from Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Gensler. Students also had the option to participate in dissection virtually.

All Meridian 223 staff, students, families, and community members are invited to join the 3rd Annual Meridian Wellness 5K! Sign Up Links:  https://forms.gle/WT4379E3eSs55KEZ7 Interested in a Meridian Wellness T-Shirt only? https://forms.gle/SM5xSCW3gXtKaLUG9 Sign ups and t-shirt orders are due this Thursday! 

We are partnering up with Rochelle school district and the Ogle County Health Dept. to offer a school and sport physical clinic on Saturday, May 6th! School physicals & immunizations are required for students entering grades: pre-k, kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade for the upcoming school year. Additionally, 12th grade students have an immunization requirement. A parent or guardian must be present at the student’s appointment. Appointments are required. Call 815-562-2847 to schedule yours!