MES Mission/Vision/Goals
Mission
We are a team of learners, working interdependently, toward a common goal of exceeding proficiency by which we hold each other mutually accountable through Highly Reliable PLC processes.
Vision
All students greatly achieve, every moment, of every day through targeted and highly effective teaching strategies.
Values
As learners at Meridian Elementary, we will...
utilize all components of effective PLC processes to ensure all learners
exceed proficiency.guarantee our ‘big games’ match our ‘scrimmages’ that are supported by
targeted ‘practices’.ensure our conduct will provide a positive, loving, and encouraging
learning environment at all times.focus on High Reliability School indicators, where each learner provides
input toward improvement goals.
Goals
By June, all students will demonstrate mastery of grade-level guaranteed/viable standards as measured by common formative assessments.
By June, all students in grades kinder, first, second, and third grade will be proficient or better in reading fluency as measured by common formative assessments.
By June, all students in grades third, fourth, and fifth grade will be proficient or better in ELA as measured by the ISAT.
By June, all students in grades third, fourth, and fifth grade will be proficient or better in Math as measured by the ISAT.
Meridian Elementary School Profile 2017-2018
Educating Students in Grades K-5
School Pride
The Meridian Elementary mascot is the Trailblazer and our colors are blue and yellow. Meridian Elementary was established in 1958.
Administration
Debbie Aholt, Principal
Raven Meinen, Assistant Principal and Instructional Coach
Ethan Snell, Counselor
Faculty
38 Certified Staff
24 Classified Staff
Students
523 Enrolled
4 Languages Spoken
5% Gifted and Talented
12% Special Education
72% Economically Disadvantaged
School Activities
Self-Manager Leadership Program, Monthly parent-involvement events, Tech Club, Meridian Walkers Club, Parent Teacher Association, Community Garden, Community Walking Track/Fitness Station, Boys and Girls Club Activities, Meridian Schools Clinic on-site, Student Council, and student-created video announcements
School and Staff Recognition
Meridian Elementary prides itself on being a community of learners where students, staff, parents, and our community achieve beyond proficient standards daily.
