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Virtual Virginia courses offer a new way to take high school classes. (Photo by Sesh Sudarshan)

Virtual Virginia provides alternative course options

Sesh Sudarshan, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

For students who want flexibility with course selection, or want to take classes that are not offered in-person, Meridian has many options. From Hybrid Classroom classes (Hy-C) to the Arlington Career...

Students gather outside Meridian High School as emergency responders investigate the building. (Photo by Abby Crespin)

Smoke on Meridian High School lower level prompts emergency response

Abby Crespin, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2024

Tuesday afternoon, shortly after class dismissal, all students and staff at the FCCPS secondary campus were required to evacuate the building due to a malfunctioning motor in the lower level that triggered...

From right to left: Lauryn Conner, Sienna Dawson, Alexis West, Sessa Tiffany, Lauren Banko and Lilah Robertson all lay in a blue foam pit after a long practice. (Photo by Natalie Glees)

Raising the Bar: Introducing Meridian’s new gymnastics team

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor December 7, 2023

Gymnastics is as captivating as it is challenging. It encapsulates a world that defies gravity, allowing bodies to move gracefully and precisely by combining flexibility and strength to create a bold exhibition...

The polling center at Oak Street Elementary School during election day. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Bryan)

Students benefit from involvement in local elections

Evy Shamber, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Nov. 7 was polling day in Falls Church City, offering numerous opportunities for AP Government students at Meridian to get involved in local government. Students volunteered to make sure the day ran...

Graphic by Sophia Borghesani

Mustang Block madness

Sophia Borghesani, Public Relations Editor October 20, 2023

The concept of Mustang Block is no stranger to Meridian High School students or administration. According to Associate Principal Peter Laub, this structured academic time dates back further than the start...

A map of Israeli and Palestinian Territory (Photo via Yahoo News)

Global Reactions to the Israeli-Hamas Conflict

Kaylah Curley, Managing Editor October 18, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared, “citizens of Israel, we are at war” following a surprise attack from Hamas militants.  The attack began early Saturday when...

Associate Principal Peter Laub notifies  students Wednesday evening that a swastika has been found that morning. (Photo via Schoology)

Swastika found beside student desk

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor October 13, 2023

A teacher discovered a swastika made out of painter’s tape on the side of a desk in a classroom Wednesday morning. That evening, the administration promptly released a statement at 7:01 p.m. This announcement...

 The PSAT test is coming soon. (Illustration by Sesh Sudarshan)

PSAT Testing FAQs

Sesh Sudarshan, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

On October 11th of this year, Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors at Meridian will be taking the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). For the first time, the test is completely digital, and will...

Map of Falls Church City with zoning blocks made visible, and transitional and historic zones separately colored. (Photo courtesy of Falls Church City Planning Library.)

Falls Church City Council to vote on new zoning ordinances

Binyamin Hassan, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

On September 6, 2023, after 15 months of deliberation, community comment, and public hearings, the Falls Church City Planning Commission made its recommendation to the City Council on alterations to the...

Members of the Chicago Teachers’ Union picket while on strike for better compensation and school services in October of 2019 after their old contract expired. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Falls Church Teachers’ Union negotiates for a better contract

Binyamin Hassan, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

This March, after two years of collective action from school employees, the Falls Church City School Board voted on and approved a resolution regarding collective bargaining. This resolution equips faculty...

Parking in the Meridian lot is limited to only seniors and teachers under the new regulations. (Photo by Sesh Sudarshan)

Admin releases new parking rules

Sesh Sudarshan, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, administrators released a few new updates regarding parking at Meridian, restricting who can park in the Meridian lot.  Parking at Meridian, according to...

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