The Hive Happenings

Huge shout out to our Cross Country runners for their perseverance and accomplishments this cross country season. Coach Reyes led with excellence. The Varsity girls advanced to regionals, making second place. Not only did the varsity girls team advance, two students placed in the top ten, with freshman, Mailey Padgett finishing in 7th place, and senior, Journey Stauffer, finishing in 8th place. Cheer on our girls, as they will compete at the Regionals race on the 21st.

Congratulations to the Boy's Varsity team for completing a successful season in a competitive district.

Please join us for our Veteran's Day program. This will be a student-led program. Breakfast will be provided to all veterans and their spouses (living or deceased) starting at 7:15 in the library. We look forward to hosting our veterans and their spouses, with the program immediately following breakfast.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day

Tips to help with mental health:

- Reach out to family and friends

- Keep exercise a part of your routine

-Get enough sleep

-Reduce stress by limiting screen time

-Reach out for help

ACT Day is October 29th. All juniors and some seniors will be taking the test. Help your child succeed by sending them in rested to do their best!

Students just completed their first week of E-Sports. The students competed in Fort Nite Box Fight duos, Rocket League, Minecraft Solos, and Apex Legends.

All but two of the groups won their first round of games. It was a very successful week.

Pep Rallies will take place during Jacket Period for Middle School and High School Football. The times for Jacket period are 10:21 a.m. - 10:51 a.m. Come out and support our Yellow Jackets for our next pep rally as we prepare to take on Frost!

The band continues to shine, and had the chance to receive great feedback at the McKinney Marching Invitational this past Saturday. The band will compete in Riesel on October 23rd.

Pictured here are students from Ag Mechanics/Ag Engineering showcasing their bead pads, honing their skills for projects.

Pictured here are seniors working on their welding skills on a barbecue pit. Meridian FFA was selected as 1 of 25 teams for an upcoming Ag Mech build-off show in Houston that will take place at the end of the month.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th to October 15th each year. Our great community, state, and nation have been greatly shaped by the influence of great Hispanic contributions. We encourage you to learn more about the Hispanic culture that has shaped our community.

One in five students have dyslexia. Read the infographic for more insight into the challenges and advantages students with dyslexia face.

The students below were selected by their teachers as Student of the Month for their grade level. We are proud of their leadership!

Red Ribbon Week - October 28- November 1

Teachers have a door decorating contest for the week of October 28th. The class that wins will get a pizza party.

See Dress Up Days - there will be prizes each day

• 10/23—Shade Out Drugs - Hats & Shades

• 10/24— Pajama Day – Wake up everyday, be drug free!

• 10/25 – Super Hero Day—Be a Super Hero - Be Drug Free!

• 10/28—Give Drugs the Boot - Western Day

• 10/29—Your Future Is Bright - Neon Day

• 10/30—Pledge to Be Drug-Free - Wear Red
• 10/31—Say Boo to Drugs —Halloween Costume Day (No Masks, must adhere to
• dress code)
• 11/11 @ 8 AM, Veterans Day Program - Cafeteria