ABOUT MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Falls Church became an independent city in 1948 primarily to establish its own school system. Meridian High School is the only high school serving the Falls Church City community.

Some Highlights

• With a student body of about 900 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School is one of the smallest public high schools in the Washington Metropolitan area.

• Meridian High School has been recognized for Excellence in Education by the Department of Education.

• Meridian High School was the first high school in Virginia to offer the rigorous International Baccalaureate program, and today, essentially every student in the junior and senior classes takes one or more IB exams.

• Approximately 90% of Meridian graduates attend either four-year or two-year colleges.

VISION, MISSION, EQUITY

Vision

At our core, we aim to develop Good People who can accomplish Great Things.

Mission 

Our collective mission is to support our children as they move steadily toward being caring, balanced, and open-minded thinkers who continually inquire about the individual and collective roles they play in our global community. We foster an environment where our children are actively learning to serve themselves and others as principled, risk-takers with the responsibility to communicate a bond throughout cultures and generations. Meridian students work to become knowledgeable and reflective citizens connected to the ever-changing world around them.

Equity

Persistently, unapologetically, and consistently providing more time, attention, support, effort, resources, advocacy, and energy to those groups who have historically received less. - Howard, 2019

OUR STUDENTS

Meridian High School sets high standards for all members of its community. All students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner consistent with those standards. Appropriate conduct standards apply to all curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities that occur under the governance of this school. These activities include, but are not limited to, bus transportation, events for activities/athletics, field trips, contests, and travel – on foot or by vehicle – between the home and school. As good citizens and representatives of their school community, students are expected to do the following:

• Comply with the school rules as outlined in this handbook and school board policy

• Attend all classes for which they are scheduled

• Arrive on time for all classes and school activities

• Be honest and truthful with respect to personal interactions

• Observe the school’s honor code

• Resolve conflicts peacefully

• Be polite and respectful to students, staff, and visitors

• Use appropriate and acceptable language at all times

• Respect the rights and property of others

• Refrain from using or bringing prohibited items

• Use restricted items only as required and instructed by staff

• Respect our shared environment as well as the physical and mental well-being of others

OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF

 Principal: Mr. Peter Laub

Principal’s Administrative Assistant: Ms. Cecily Shea

Assistant Principals:

Mr. Robert Carey 

Ms. Lauren Carpel (A through K) 

Mr. David Serensits ( L through Z)

Assistant Principals’ Administrative Assistant: Ms. Dorna Gilani

Attendance Administrative Assistant:  Ms. Carmen Calderon

Special Education Administrator:  Ms. Megan Stetson

Educational Technology Coordinator: Mr. Steve Knight

School Technology Assistant:  Mr. Luis Sorto

Finance Specialist:  ___________

IB DP Coordinator:  Mr. Josh Singer

IB MYP Coordinator:  Dr. Denise Rodriguez

IB CP Coordinator: Mr. Will Snyder

Sustainability Coordinator: Ms. Tosin Adetoro

Director of Counseling: Mr. Matt Sowers

High School Counselors:

Ms. Valerie Chesley (Q - Z)       Ms. Lindsey Jacobs (Me - P & ELL)

Mr. Brad McAdam (G - Mc)         Ms. Dana Quirine (A - F)

School Social Worker: Ms. Samantha Daniels

School Psychologist: Ms. Jessyca Bolyard

Counseling Administrative Assistant: Ms. Lynette Kemp

Registrar: Ms. Jessica Hollinger

          College and Career Specialist: Ms. Sheri Mural

Director of Athletics and Student Activities: Ms. Joanna Quirine

School Resource Officer: _______

SCA Sponsors: Dr. Katie Boone and Ms. Brittney Livesay

Public Health Nurse: Ms. Caroline Gates

School Health Aide: Ms. Jessica Lucas

Director of Building Services: Mr. Kevin Mehm

Food Service Director: Mr. Richard Kane

Head Custodian: Mr. Victor Sanchez

               Our Teachers and Staff

IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS/LINKS

Program of Studies 

Meridian Athletic Handbook 

 FCCPS School Board Policies and Regulations