Giving

Students experiment with printing techniques in art class with Ms. Lee

Help us keep the "Meridian Difference" alive in reaching our $350,000 Annual Fund goal by December 31, 2024.

We kindly request a donation of $300 per student to our Annual Fund, our first suggested amount increase since we opened in 2011. Make your donation go twice as far with a corporate match!

What does the Meridian Annual Fund support?

Maintaining instructional technology, which has a very short shelf life
Facilities maintenance (including playground updates this past year!)
Libraries (including the many important programs and apps we purchase for students)
International Baccalaureate training, which teachers receive annually
Faculty and Staff incentives, like retention bonuses (we strive to remain competitive in salaries with surrounding school districts)

Students laugh as they prepare for the Senior Walk through the primary hallways

In short, the Annual Fund keeps the school running so we can focus on our students. It sustains the school's operations by bridging the funding gap between state allocations and the resources required for our IB continuum education.

When we are fully funded, we maintain our mandated reserves and cover our expenses every year. The healthier our budget and reserves, the more we can implement new ideas, provide more professional development, and retain/attract high-quality educators and staff.

What is the Student Opportunities Fund?

Every student, regardless of their financial situation, should be able to participate in opportunities the school offers. With hep from our Student Opportunities fund, we reduce the cost of IB exams, extracurricular activities, field trips and more for families with financial need.

How does your contribution help?

$75 can cover school supplies for a student
$125 can cover one IB exam
$750 can cover all six IB exams for one student

Other items include field trips, uniforms, books, and more!

What is the Library Book Fund?

Dedicate a Library Book in honor of a special occasion!

Dedicate a library book to commemorate a special occasion! It's a lasting tribute to someone dear and a meaningful contribution to our libraries and students.

Here's the process:

Donate here!
Our librarians will order a book, and a bookplate dedication will be placed in the front cover
We will mail a card to the honoree notifying them of your special gift. Your new book will become a permanent part of the Meridian School Library!
Your student can be the first to check out the book!

How does your donation make an impact?

"The annual fund gave every single child at Meridian the technology and support they need to learn and thrive!"

- Kelly Chapman, PYP Media Specialist

"The iPads and Chromebooks bought through the Annual Fund give students agency and ownership of their learning."

- Kelli Doersam, PYP Teacher

"The teacher training not only helped me become a better teacher, but now I get to help other teachers grow as well!"

- Amy Crowl, DP Theatre Teacher

Ways to donate to the Annual Fund

Donate online anytime

Mail Check to:

Attn: Development

Meridian School

2555 N IH 35, Round Rock, TX 78664

Please include "Meridian Annual Fund" in the check memo.

In Person: Drop off a check in an envelope to any Campus Lobby.

Include "Attn: Development" on the envelope and "Meridian Annual Fund" in the check memo.

Meridian Annual Fund Impact Report

CONTACT US:

Meridian Giving

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (512) 814-2594