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6028 Guide Meridian, Bellingham WA (click for map)

Between January 20 and February 9, 2010 the citizens of the Meridian School District will have the opportunity to vote and send in their ballots to the Whatcom County Auditor on a bond measure intended to rebuild and provide major renovations to Meridian High School and Irene Reither Primary School.

Factual information is, as always, vital for voters to make an informed decision on the long term future of the facilities that support instruction and student learning in the Meridian School District.

Please take a moment to become aware of the following information....continued

POSTED: Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, KIRA M. COX - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

LAUREL - Meridian High School senior Joel Wiebe's culminating project may impact students for decades to come, but only if school district voters agree with him.

Wiebe has spearheaded the campaign to pass a $17 million bond issue to rebuild much of Meridian High School and expand and upgrade Irene Reither Primary School.

Click to view the article at the Bellingham Herald Online.

POSTED: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, KIRA M. COX - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

Voters in the Ferndale, Lynden and Meridian school districts should start watching their mailboxes for special election ballots.

The Whatcom County Auditor's office is sending out ballots for the Feb. 9 special election on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Click to view the article at the Bellingham Herald Online.

• Election Day Feb. 9 Please Vote
• Generous Donation to Boost Scholarships
• Students Serve through Senior Projects
• Technology Improvements Aid Student Learning
• The Meridian School Board Strategic Plan Nears Completion
• Meridian Boosters Provide Life Saving Equipment
• WWU Partnership Supports 5th Grade

POSTED: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, MICHELLE NOLAN - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

LAUREL - Deanna and Jonathan Doeden may have less trouble convincing their children to eat their veggies than any parents in Whatcom County.

For his culminating project at Meridian High School, senior Kody Carlson planted and maintained a large garden to benefit the Doedens and their five children after a fire destroyed their home in Bellingham last June.

Click to view the article at the Bellingham Herald Online.

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