The Summer Wonders program will be offered June 18-29, July 2-13, and July 16-27 at Meridian Middle School. Download brochure.
Student Registration
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year is underway. Visit the District Registration page for more details.
Residency Verification
New this year -- All returning families are required to show proof of residency. Visit the District Residency Verification page for more details.
D102 Aptakisic Students Earn Highest Award at State Science Expo
On May 5, Aptakisic science students Ruchi and Sushmetha participated in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) Exposition at the University of Illinois in Champaign. There were over 1000 projects and these two D102 students earned the highest award level, gold, for both the paper and project experiment presentations. The two girls also earned Best in Category from Project Session indicating that their project was the best of all others in their category at the junior high level. Congratulations!
Six Teachers Retire - Thank You for Making a Difference in the Lives of District 102 Students
Thank you to Rita Dessner, Ronni Goldberg, Roberta Goldsmith, Janet Mittelman, Elizabeth Singer, and Janice Weiner. Congratulations!
Meridian Students Ease Fourth Graders' Transition to School
On
April 2, fourth graders visited Meridian Middle School and received a
warm welcome, met Meridian's mascot, got a glimpse of extracurricular
activities, and heard sixth graders share "What to expect in middle
school." The chorus, orchestra and band performed as part of the
program, and the sixth graders presented detailed information using
slides presentation format.
District 102 Orchestra Performed at Stevenson April 30: Gelateria Sforando Concert Scheduled for May 17
Orchestra
students from grades five through eight recently performed at Stevenson
High School's Performing Arts Center. The Meridian beginning orchestra
played Samba La Bamba, Rhythm "N" Blues, and Beethoven's Ninth (Ode to Joy). The Meridian concert orchestra played Mama Don't 'Low (No Fiddle Playin' 'Round Here) and Batman Theme.
Parents of Incoming Fifth Graders Attended Meridian Orientation in Preparation for Upcoming School Year
Meridian
Middle School gym was filled with parents of current fourth graders
last Wednesday, May 2. Meridian Principal Rebecca Jenkins shared a
summary of next year's initiatives and how these would impact Meridian
students. Mrs. Jenkins also outlined the curriculum, extracurricular
opportunities, and "What to expect in middle school."
