Congratulations to middle school bands from Des Moines that earned top ratings for their performances this weekend at the South-Central Iowa Bandmaster’s Association Concert Band contest. The Hiatt 7-8 band, the Meredith/Cowles band and the Merrill 7th grade band all earned a I rating while the Merrill 8th grade band received a I+.

Iowa law now requires that all students entering 7th grade receive a one-time booster of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine. This change is being implemented at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. For more information about the Tdap booster and how to get it for your child, please click the above headline.

Parent-Teacher conferences will be organized in a different format this spring. Students will have the opportunity to exhibit work that may include art projects, science fair exhibits, brochures, videos and other work samples. The teachers will be available …

8th Grade Physical Education students participate in the culminating task of the Team Oriented Activities Unit.  Students were responsible for teaching the class a complete lesson that culminates in a demonstration of coordinated teamwork.  Here, a group of …

Two new service groups have recently formed at Meredith. The SPIRIT Council was formed in January and had two days of intensive training with community leaders. The SPIRIT Council represents all grades and all students and will be …