Eighth-grade students at Lincoln Middle School enjoyed a field trip to the Mark Twain House! 📚 Students had the opportunity to explore the historic home and learn more about the life and legacy of the famous author. 📸 Credit: Adela Osmanovic #herestudentssucceed

💙 Today is Make a Difference Day! Whether it’s helping someone out or simply brightening someone’s day, small acts can have a lasting impact. Let’s make a difference wherever we can! #wootwoot #herestudentssucceed #MeridenCT

🐉🎉 Second graders at Roger Sherman celebrated their CKLA unit on Ancient Asian Civilizations with a lucky dragon parade! Dressed in red, students brought history and culture to life through hands-on learning. 🏮✨ 📸 Photo Credit: Diana Manke #RogerShermanPride #CKLA

🍎 First graders at Casimir Pulaski Elementary enjoyed a trip to Blue Hills Orchard! Students went on a tractor ride, picked their own apples, and learned how apples make it to stores. They even got to taste fresh apple cider! What a memorable day of learning and making memories!

BE FIT: FREE family fun, fitness, lacrosse, giveaways & breakfast! K-12 students & families welcome! BE FIT: ¡diversión, actividad física, lacrosse, sorteos y desayuno GRATIS! ¡K-12 y familias bienvenidos! Oct. 24 (24 de octubre) | 8:30 AM | Edison Middle School

🌎 Mrs. Kershaw’s second-grade class at Thomas Hooker Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by researching different countries and sharing what they learned! What a great way to explore and appreciate different cultures! 📸 Photo credit: Gail Kelly #herestudentssucceed

🚌🎉 Way to go, Hanover Bus 10! Our first-ever Hanover Bus-Stache winners earned 35 points for outstanding behavior and bus safety! Each student received a Brag Tag. Congratulations on setting a great example! 👏 📸 Photo credit: Jenn Kelley #herestudentssucceed #MeridenCT

🏈 The Platt Panthers Football team hosted its annual Hometown Heroes ceremony, honoring the teachers, support staff, first responders, and community members who go above and beyond to make our community a better place. Thank you for all you do! 📸 Daniel Morisse-Corsetti

📅 A reminder for families of elementary students! Grades K–5 will follow a half-day schedule on October 19, 20, and 21 for Elementary School Conferences. #wootwoot #herestudentssucceed #MeridenCT

🐾 Roger Sherman third graders explored animal classification with a hands-on visit from Furry, Scaly Friends! Students observed and interacted with fascinating animals, bringing their science lessons to life. 🐍🐢🦎 📸 Melissa Sciarretto #herestudentssucceed

🎉 Thank you to our Roger Sherman families for supporting McTeacher Night! Your generosity helped raise $485 for Roger Sherman. Special thanks to the Broad Street McDonald’s owner and staff for hosting and supporting our school community! 🍎 📸 Photo credit: Andy Hutchinson

🎲 Lunchtime just got more fun at Washington Middle School! 🐾 Students can now sign out games during lunch, giving them a chance to unplug, connect with friends, and enjoy their break in a new way. 🐾 #WildcatPride #herestudentssucceed

🐰🧘‍♀️ Bunny yoga at Platt High School! Students and staff enjoyed a peaceful Thursday afternoon, taking a moment to relax and unwind with some furry friends. 📸 Photo credit: Maureen DiPace and Peggy Borelli #wootwoot #herestudentssucceed #MeridenCT

🏫 Platt High School welcomed families of current students and incoming 8th graders to its annual Platt Expo/Open House! It was a great opportunity to connect with families and showcase all that Platt has to offer. 📸 Photo credit: Dan Morisse-Corsetti #herestudentssucceed

BE FIT: FREE family fun, fitness, lacrosse, giveaways & breakfast! K-12 students & families welcome! BE FIT: ¡diversión, actividad física, lacrosse, sorteos y desayuno GRATIS! ¡K-12 y familias bienvenidos! Oct. 24 (24 de octubre) | 8:30 AM | Edison Middle School

🌎 Today, we recognize Columbus Day and reflect on the history surrounding exploration and its impact on the world we know today. Please note that there is no school today in observance of the holiday. #wootwoot #herestudentssucceed #MeridenCT

🍿 Support Roger Sherman Elementary’s Popcorn Fundraiser through October 26! Order online and have it shipped to your door. 50% of profits and 80% of direct donations support TPN family events. Scan the QR code to order or donate! #MeridenCT #PoppinPopcorn #herestudentssucceed

📚 Meriden Public Schools is featured in Purposeful Technology, Powerful Learning: You Can’t Ban Possibility by Dr. Stacy Hawthorne! We’re proud to have our 16-year commitment to purposeful technology and student learning recognized. 💻 Get your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!

🕵️‍♀️Students in Amy Jensen’s seventh-grade science class at Edison Middle School became detectives in a Barbie crime scene lab! Using the CER framework, they analyzed evidence and applied concepts like friction, force, and energy transfer to solve the mystery. #herestudentssucceed

BE FIT: FREE family fun, fitness, lacrosse, giveaways & breakfast! K-12 students & families welcome! BE FIT: ¡diversión, actividad física, lacrosse, sorteos y desayuno GRATIS! ¡K-12 y familias bienvenidos! Oct. 24 (24 de octubre) | 8:30 AM | Edison Middle School