🚍 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! ❤️🖤
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! ❤️🖤
Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrCnGj0BhxW3pEq4KB9jelCFltSy_Rnm/view?usp=drive_link
Here is this week's bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Jpx2gCHQvwSQG62DUmfyzxHKj57m2fg/view?usp=drive_link
🌱 A big thank you to the SVHS Environmental Club and their advisor, Mrs. Rogers, for volunteering their time to pick up debris after the Stillman Valley Fall Festival parade yesterday! 🎉
Your efforts to keep our community clean and beautiful are truly appreciated. 💚
👏 Way to go, Cardinals!
Your efforts to keep our community clean and beautiful are truly appreciated. 💚
👏 Way to go, Cardinals!
📣 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.
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.
The Meridian Athletic Booster Club (MABC) is excited to announce the return of the Cardinal Cash Calendar — giving YOU the chance to win while supporting Stillman Valley High School Athletics! ❤️⚽🏐🏈
Here’s how it works:
🎟️ Each entry is just $20
💰 78 chances to win! (Your ticket goes back in after every drawing!)
🎉 Payouts include: $500, $250, $100, $50, and $20 prizes
📅 Daily drawings run Oct. 1 – Dec. 27, 2025
🌎 Calendars can be sold anywhere in the U.S., not just Stillman Valley
Best of all — proceeds directly support our IHSA athletic teams, helping fund equipment, travel expenses, and other essential needs. Every entry makes a difference!
📌 Extra calendars and details can be found on the MABC Official Facebook Page.
🙏 Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your Cardinal Pride! ❤️
Here’s how it works:
🎟️ Each entry is just $20
💰 78 chances to win! (Your ticket goes back in after every drawing!)
🎉 Payouts include: $500, $250, $100, $50, and $20 prizes
📅 Daily drawings run Oct. 1 – Dec. 27, 2025
🌎 Calendars can be sold anywhere in the U.S., not just Stillman Valley
Best of all — proceeds directly support our IHSA athletic teams, helping fund equipment, travel expenses, and other essential needs. Every entry makes a difference!
📌 Extra calendars and details can be found on the MABC Official Facebook Page.
🙏 Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and showing your Cardinal Pride! ❤️
🎉🏅 We’re a U.S. News Best High School… Again!
Stillman Valley High School has been ranked among the Best High Schools in the nation for 2025–2026!
✨ What makes us stand out:
📚 College Readiness (30%) – A strong number of Cardinals take AP exams and earn qualifying scores, preparing for success beyond high school.
📝 State Assessment Proficiency (20%) – Students consistently demonstrate achievement in core academic areas.
📈 State Assessment Performance (20%) – SVHS students score above expectations, even when compared to schools with similar demographics.
🌍 College Curriculum Breadth (10%) – Students succeed across multiple AP subjects, showing strength in both STEM and humanities.
🎓 Graduation Rate (10%) – A high percentage of Cardinals graduate on time, ready for college, career, and beyond.
👏 Huge thanks to our Meridian Faculty & Staff—your dedication, talent, and hard work made this honor possible. Cardinals soar high! 🦅
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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
Contact information and important forms may be found here on the district webpage: https://www.meridian223.org/page/health-services
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.
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.
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
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.
Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking a Choir Teacher (grades 6-12) for the 25-26 School Year. Please visit us at www.meridian223.org to apply.
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!
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!
Meridian CUSD #223 is seeking the following positions for the FY26 school year. Please view posting and apply online at meridian223.org.
Join the fun for our annual Meridian Wellness 5K! Open to the entire Meridian 223 community. #MeridianWellness
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/m9fgK4G5QbUB8unB6
Stillman Valley High School Prom 2025
Highland is excited to meet our next year's kindergarteners! We are hosting a Kinder Kick-Off on March 18 and March 20th! Please see the attachment for more information.
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. There are a few appointments left!
Meridian CUSD 223 hosts an upcoming preschool screening for any child age 3-5 years old living within the district. Please call Highland Elementary 815-645-2230 to schedule an appointment.
