Meridian Elementary School

10/10/2026

What a weekend for Wyatt Martin at the IHSA State Golf Tournament!

Wyatt finished tied for 44th place out of 112 of the top 1A golfers in Illinois. That is an impressive accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of him!

After the tournament, I had a chance to ask Wyatt a few questions about his experience. When asked how much time he spends working on his game during the offseason, he estimated 2–3 hours a day, seven days a week. While we see the impressive results on the course, it’s important to remember the time, effort, and dedication that go into reaching this level. Wyatt is a great example of how hard work can pay off.

I also asked what he enjoyed most about the weekend. He said he really enjoyed spending time with some of the other golfers before teeing off on the first day. For Wyatt, the anticipation of competing at State was one of the highlights. His favorite memory on the course? Making his first birdie on the third hole of day one!

We hope Wyatt was able to soak in the experience, enjoy the weekend, and take pride in everything he accomplished.

Congratulations, Wyatt! We’re proud of you and the work you put in to get here.

Go Hawks!

10/10/2026

This week was Fire Safety Week! Thank you Blue Mound Fire Department for coming and speaking to our students about Fire Safety and allowing them to explore your emergency vehicles!

10/08/2026

DON’T FORGET!!

And no school Monday, October 12th!

10/08/2026

Today, Hawk Nation sent one of our own off to State!

There’s something special about being part of a small-town school. When one of our own gets the opportunity to do something special, we come together to support him/her.

This morning, all of our Fall athletes — from middle school through high school — lined the sidewalk outside the high school to give Wyatt Martin a proper send-off as he heads to Bloomington for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. (Video posted below.)

The golf clap was followed by a little AC/DC, and then Wyatt headed out with his grandparents, who are driving him up to Bloomington for his first practice round. His mom, Ashley, and dad, Craig, will meet them there. The family is doing their best to keep everything just like they did for the sectional tournament — same routine, same preparation, nothing to throw Wyatt off.

Coach Stielow will be up there with Wyatt throughout the tournament, offering a few pointers, helping him prepare, and most importantly, helping him keep those nerves under control and enjoy the experience.

From the entire Meridian athletic family — we’re proud of you, Wyatt. Go represent Meridian and enjoy every minute of it!

Good luck at State!

Go Hawks!

Video and pictures are courtesy of Meridian Yearbook. They do a fantastic job!

https://youtu.be/E3282NeG5eY

10/05/2026

WYATT IS GOING TO STATE!

What a day for Wyatt Martin!

Wyatt fired a 74 today at the IHSA 1A Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course, finishing tied for 6th place and earning a spot in the IHSA State Golf Tournament!

Wyatt will compete at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on Friday and Saturday, with a practice round on Thursday.

Wyatt becomes just the second boy in Meridian history to qualify for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. That is a BIG deal!

Congratulations, Wyatt! We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at State!

Go Hawks!

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

2026 MERIDIAN HOMECOMING!

What a day to be a Hawk!

Our Homecoming morning kicked off with our 8:00 AM Hawk Nation Student Tailgate Breakfast, where students gathered for some food, music, and fun before cheering on our football team.

From our Couch Club bringing the energy, to our student-created broadcast crew calling the action, to Hawk Nation filling the stands and cheering on our undefeated team, the Homecoming atmosphere was something special!

A special shoutout to all of our students who helped make today memorable, including our 2026 Homecoming Court!

Meridian 2026 Homecoming Court:

Mini-King: Davis Copenbarger
Mini-Queen: Emery Hight

Freshman Attendants
Zada Dudley
Ella Hilton
Jackson Manon
Daiishawn Sloan

Sophomore Attendants
Addison Marion
Maggie Smithers
Jaxson Craft
Lucas Roberts

Junior Attendants
Maddie Briggs
Elin Markham
Brody Britton
Wyatt Martin

Senior Candidates
Molly Burgess
Reese Cramm
Charlotte Pritts
Isaac Hanson
Drew Smithers
Grady Stock

2026 Homecoming King: Carter Miller
2026 Homecoming Queen: Taylor Kraft

We even had our own broadcast crew at Homecoming today! A few of our students took it upon themselves to create their own sideline announcing crew and bring a little extra excitement to an already unforgettable Saturday.

Love seeing our students take initiative, have fun, and find their own ways to support our Hawks!

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their support, and helped make this such a great day for Meridian.

A 44-40 Homecoming victory, an undefeated 7-0 football team, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. This is what Hawk Nation is all about! GO HAWKS!

10/02/2026

We have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, HOW ‘BOUT YOU?!

Hawk Walk and Homecoming Pep Rally!

10/02/2026

HAWK NATION — WE NEED YOU TONIGHT!

What a week it has been at Meridian! From Boys Volleyball and Powder Puff to our Homecoming Assembly filled with games, laughter, and school spirit, our students have made this week one to remember.

Tonight, we want to take that spirit beyond the school walls and into our community!

We are calling on all of Meridian to come out and line the streets for our Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30 PM!

The parade will be escorted out of the school by our community first responders, travel down Wall Street, turn at Whit's End onto Front Street, then turn onto Glenn Street before heading back to Wall Street and finishing at the school.

Our fall athletes, students, coaches, and organizations will be out celebrating, and we want them to see the community that stands behind them.

Tomorrow, our football team takes on Pawnee at 11:00 AM. Our students have planned a Homecoming Tailgate Breakfast, and the day will continue with football, friends, and the Homecoming Dance.

But first, let's show our kids what it means to be part of Meridian.

You don't have to be a parent, an athlete, or even have a student in school to be part of this. This is OUR community, and our kids deserve to see us show up for them.

Bring the family. Find a spot along the route. Wave, cheer, and help us make some memories.

Let's fill the streets with Green and White!

These Fall athletic program pictures are courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.

GO HAWKS!

10/02/2026

Happy National School Custodian Day!

Today we celebrate Mr. Bob, Ms. Tammy, and Mr. Tom who keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning every day!

Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but its impact is seen in every classroom, hallway, and student who has a safe place to learn and grow.

Thank you for taking care of our students, staff, and school. We appreciate you more than you know! 💚