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DP Lions Share (11–12)

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Week of February 5, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Stela

We had a great time at the Junior Lock-In this weekend!  A record number 61 students attended and stayed ALL night!  We love seeing our students "enjoy a good life with others."


If you have not done so already, please review the slide deck for updates that were shared in last week's DP Principal Coffee.

 

Stela Holcombe

DP Principal

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11th graders pose on the gym floor with mats that spell out "Meridian"Juniors enjoy the lock-in Friday night.

11th grade: college/course conferences with Mrs. Gregg

Conferences run through March 12

 

Sign up for an individual conference with Mrs. Gregg to review junior's 12th grade course selections (if needed) and to discuss their plans for after high school. Parents/guardians are invited to join in person or via Zoom. Schedule the meeting during study hall or a time when the student can most afford to miss about 30 minutes of school. Sign up for a conference.

 

 

11th grade: ACT practice sessions: Wednesdays

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Mr. Manuszak's ACT practice sessions have begun! Each week focuses on one section of the ACT.  The ACT test is scheduled for Monday, March 3. The school is paying for this test and will handle all aspects of registration. No action is needed from parents/guardians.

 

 

Orders end Friday: HOSA spirit wear for future health professionals

Meridian's Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is selling "Future Health Professional" spirit wear-approved T-Shirts to students in grades 6-12. Sales close February 7; shirts are $16.99 on MySchoolBucks. Profits go towards HOSA spring service projects aimed at promoting wellness in our community!

The HOSA shirt is black with the medical staff symbol on the back. It says "Future Health Professional"

 

 

Senior Trip Pre-Departure Meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, February 11 from 5:45-6:45 p.m.A slightly open U.S. Passport

 

This meeting is mandatory for every student and at least one of their parent/guardians.

 

Please bring the following items:

  • $95 cash for tips (required). Holcombe/Elbers will use this to tip service providers; students will not handle these funds.
  • We will make color copies of the following items:
    • Student’s Driver License, Driving Permit, or Texas ID
    • Student's Medical Insurance Card
    • Student's Passport (please have your student sign the passport before the meeting)
 
If you haven't already, check out this self defense class offered by parent Aaron Vallejo.
 

Senior Yard Sign orders due Feb. 14

Parents and guardians of seniors, order senior yard signs today! This is an optional way for your family to celebrate your senior with either a generic or personalized senior yard sign. The cost for each sign is $9. Orders are due February 14.

The yard signs say "Meridian an IB World School Class of 2025 Senior

2025 Graduation Information

Friday, May 23 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Round Rock Sports Center (RRSC)

 

Planning notes:

  • Each senior may invite up to 14 guests; you'll have an opportunity to request additional tickets.
  • We will have on-site graduation practice the morning of graduation; please do not make family plans on that morning.
  • No stiletto heels are allowed (to protect the hardwood floors at the RRSC)

Questions about graduation? Email me at [email protected].

 

 

Morning carline reminder: enter off of Mays only

Don't forget that you cannot enter Meridian Lane from the IH-35 service road during morning carline. Please let any drivers picking up or dropping off your student know proper carline procedure. 
 

Upcoming Dress Days

Feb. 11: $2 free dress day. Feb. 21: Black History Month, celebrate Black Culture spirit wear, Black history themed shirts or red/black/yellow/green. Feb. 28: World Parade, wear cultural dress or country jerseys. March 3: Festival of Cultures attendees get free dress

Festival of Cultures: 10 more country tables needed

April 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sign up to host a country booth today, and check out all of the other awesome activities planned for International Week!

Arts and Science Fest call for activities

April 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Save the date for Meridian's 3rd annual Arts and Science Fest! Enjoy a variety of STEAM experiences hosted by both our school and local community. 

Do you have a local business or organization that would like to participate? Complete this form or email Lynda Chapel.
 

Black History Month Jamboree

Friday, February 21 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The Meridian Black Student Union presents a Black History Month Jamboree: Celebrating Black Culture. Open to Meridian families (grades 8-12 can attend without a guardian, but we highly encourage parent/guardian attendance). Enjoy talent acts, visual arts, a fashion show, Black history speeches, and snacks. Sign up to attend and/or join activities.

 

Annual Fund appeal from our Founder and CEO

Meridian World School relies on financial contributions from families to maintain teacher IB training, outfit our libraries with books and programs, allow for additional counselors to meet student needs. We're still $100,000 short of our goal to fund these vital needs. Can you help with a donation of $300 or more?

 

MYP Theatre Class presents: Anon(ymous)

February 5 at 6 p.m.

 

It’s tonight! Join Advanced MYP Theatre in the Black Box for a free performance of Anon(mous), by Naomi Izuka, an entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.

 

Anonymous

 

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Boys Varsity Basketball is Area Champs and is headed to Regionals on Saturday, February 8! Photo by Linda Mosqueda.

 

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Basketball

Meridian advances to Regionals!

Saturday, February 8 - Boys Varsity

Watch the Basketball Game Schedule to track the advancement of our Basketball teams in the playoffs!

 

Dance Team

Congratulations Fierce Dance Team! In the team’s first competition of the season on Saturday, February 1 at Cedar Park High School, Fierce earned four awards!

  • 1st place in Jazz Public Medium HS Ensemble
  • 2nd place in Contemporary Public HS Medium Ensemble
  • 3rd place in Pom Public HS Medium Ensemble
  • 3rd place in Officers Public HS Small Ensemble  

The next competition is this weekend!

Friday, February 7 and Saturday - February 8 - Leander High School Winter Dance Classic

 

Soccer

Upcoming home games! 

Friday, February 7 -  Coed MS, Boys JV, and Boys Varsity at Round Rock Multiplex

Saturday, February 8 - Girls Varsity at Rock Field

 

Tennis

Home Middle School Match!

Tuesday, February 11 - Middle School Tennis at Cimarron Hills

 

Spring Developmental Sports (6-11)

Registration is now open for Spring Developmental Sports experiences! Hurry, registration ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, or sooner if the limited spots fill up first. No late registrations.

 

See the Sports Registration for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Sports Registration dates, The Athletics Newsletter and the Athletics web section offer more information about Meridian sports.

 

Questions? Email Meridian Athletics.

 

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

Good luck to our high school lions competing with their clubs this week!

 

Model United Nations

Thursday, February 6 and Friday, February 7 - HAMUN conference at the University of Houston

 

Debate Club

Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 - Debate Tournament at Westlake High School

 

2024-2025 Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Find the Clubs List for this school year. 

See Daily Announcements.

 

Questions? Email Secondary Enrichment

Important DP Program Contacts

DP Principal, Stela Holcombe
DP Assistant Principal, Wendy Riley
DP Coordinator, Charles Ryder
DP Team Lead, Ray Ciccolella
 
Secondary Librarian and EE Coordinator, Renée Ramirez
Counselor for Grades 10-12, Nick Manuszak
College and Career Counselor, Kathy Gregg
HS Campus Coordinator, Jessica Kress
Receptionist / Attendance Clerk, Shawn Seaman
Report absences on Skyward
 

SpEd Director, Susan Mais

ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown

504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott

SpEd Coordinator, April Harris
 
Registrar, Janette Gaudiesus

Dean of School Culture, Monique Swain

Child Nutrition Director, Kaylee Torres
Meal Program Application/Café Questions
Skyward Questions
Athletics
Secondary Enrichment
 

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