Meridian School District

Located at 214 W. Laurel Road in Bellingham, Washington, the Meridian School District is an active, traditional public school district nestled in the rural fringe of the greater Bellingham metropolitan region. Serving a student body of 1,904 learners across six operational campuses, the district delivers a complete pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade continuum. Designed to foster strong academic foundations in a community-centered environment, Meridian provides an accessible, fully functioning educational pathway that caters to young learners beginning their school journey through graduating high school seniors.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a robust operational foundation backed by a total workforce of approximately 426 full-time equivalent staff members. Daily learning is anchored by a teaching corps of roughly 206 full-time equivalent educators, working alongside nearly 22 instructional aides who provide tailored classroom support. An additional 198 support staff personnel—covering essential operational, administrative, and student services—ensure that the district functions smoothly. This dedicated balance of instructional faculty and specialized support staff creates a well-resourced environment tailored to meet the educational and developmental needs of the local community.