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Space Camp

Grades four through seven got a great opportunity to attend space camp this fall.  In addition to learning about constellations and galaxies in some interactive classrooms, the students got to participate in some simulations based on the science fiction world of Star Trek. Teamwork and leadership are huge components of the simulation and the students [...]

Accomplished In A Year 09-10

2010 BYU Language Fair Results

Congratulations to our French and German students on an excellent performance at this year’s BYU Language Fair! French Superior Ratings Kellie Crowther, Melanie Watabe, and Jenika Johnson – Interview Level 1 Judy Son – Poem Level 1 Ari Crandall, Emma Lynn, Sariah Warnick, Jackson Gibson – Creative Skit Level 2 – Grand Prix Winner (Best [...]

Christian Minton Science Fair Winner

8th grader Christian Minton was awarded 1st place in the Microbiology division at the Central Utah Science and Engineering Fair held at BYU in March for his project titled “Nitric Oxide Gas: Disinfecting Medical Instruments.” Christian was chosen as the Discovery Channel candidate and was one of only two students from Utah chosen to advance [...]

Katie Welton State Winner Arbor Day Poster Contest

Kindergarten student Katie Welton was chosen as the state winner for her grade in the Arbor Day Poster Contest sponsored by the National Forest Service. Katie’s poster is featured, along with 6 other grade winners and the grand prize winner, on a poster sent to participating schools statewide. Katie will receive a savings bond, t-shirt, [...]

Writing Rally Unites Math and Writing

Lower School students got a taste of the three R’s – Reading wRiting and aRithmetic – at this year’s Writing Rally. With the theme “(words + math) imagination = stories,” students spent three mornings in focus groups that advanced their writing skills and increased their imaginations.

Japanese Students Visit Meridian

Meridian was pleased to host 14 students from its sister school, Seiryo Senior High School in Japan, for two weeks in March. This is the sixth year that Seiryo students have stayed with host families, attended classes at Meridian School, and toured sites around Utah.

Lexi Crandall Poetry Out Loud Runner-Up

Congratulations to sophomore Lexi Crandall who competed in the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition on March 11th. Lexi successfully advanced through all three rounds to finish as first runner-up! Lexi performed “Traveling Through the Dark” by William Stafford, “Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold, and “One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop. She received a plaque and $200 [...]

Nicholas’ Story

“Like most children Nicholas has always had a natural curiosity about the world and how everything works,” says his mom Kathleen Banks. “He had so many questions and ideas, I felt that I was only a few steps ahead of him sometimes.” Meridian was the right place for an inquisitive boy like Nicholas. “When we [...]

Meridian Girls Win at State Tounament

The Meridian Girls basketball team won their first round game at the State 1A Basketball tournament game by beating the Lady Mustangs from Bryce Valley High School 41-39. This is the first State Tournament win by the Meridian girls basketball team in school history. The team, coached by Travis Madsen were undefeated in Region play [...]