MHS Band Students Ready to Work
As part of the MUSIC Days fundraiser through December 3, Meridian High School musicians will be out in the community working to earn money for their once-in-a-lifetime trip to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April. All proceeds from these jobs goes directly to help pay for their spring trip to the Big Apple where they will play on stage at Carnegie Hall and in a band exchange program with an arts high school in Brooklyn, NY. Let the capable, hardworking NYC-bound musicians help with odd jobs this fall.
For more information or to place a job request, visit: forms.gle/JqoAvJXJzwHDF8Ww5 or email musicdaysgmhs@gmail.com.
Nominations Open for Employee Awards
The nomination calendar and process are changing in 2023, but the awards remain the same. The initial nomination packet requirements are shorter to reduce the burden on nominators. Following initial nominations, school employees will select their building or department nominee for each award.
Those selected as building/department nominees will be announced in November, and a more robust nomination packet will be assembled by the school community.
The division-wide selection process will follow. The winner of each award will be announced in January 2024. Contact awards@fccps.org with questions.
Meridian Cheer Team Shines at Regionals
Meridian Cheer had their best performance yet at Regionals on Saturday, October 28. The team is looking forward to finishing the season by cheering for the Mustangs on the football field and getting ready for the winter cheer season.
Dimock Auditions into Prestigious Jazz Ensemble
Casey Dimock, Meridian High School trombonist, has auditioned into the All Virginia Jazz Ensemble, featuring the Commonwealth’s finest high school jazz musicians. Virginia Music Education Association announced the event will be held at the Richmond Convention Center from November 14 to 16. It will include a variety of opportunities, including sectionals, masterclasses, and workshops from top-tiered internationally recognized performance gurus.
OSE Parenting Book Club Returns
The OSE parenting book club is back for a second year. The book they will be reading this month is called, “The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years” by Emily Oster. They will meet on Wednesday, November 15, from 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. to discuss. There is both an in-person and virtual option to participate. Please complete this form at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM2RCDBnOpdqF0DJKnz7KAd0_9wWcztMVuB49Ln3mkDApi4Q/viewform by November 10 to plan to attend the book club.
MHS Student Best Actor in Theater Competition
Meridian High School came in third place at the VHSL Theater competition. Ben Kline won First Place for Best Actor for his performance of The Thesmophoriazusae by Aristophanes, a classic comedy about abuse of power. Ben played the role of Cleon, the evil ruler of Athens (a real public figure that Aristophanes enjoyed to lambast in his plays).
Tia Moore Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame
Meridian High School physical education teacher Tia Moore, a native of Arlington County, was inducted into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame last month. From 1994-1999, she was instrumental in laying the foundation for the Wakefield High School girls basketball program and earning All-National District, All-Region, and All-Met honors alongside beginning the team MVP in her junior and senior years. After graduating from Wakefield High School, she attended Christopher Newport University, where she played basketball while majoring in Education. Tia is a Christopher Newport University legend with many other career school records. She makes a difference by being a positive role model for students, faculty members, and the community.
