BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND) - Meridian students in kindergarten through fifth grade will attend classes at the former Stonington Elementary School during the 2026-27 school year. 

Meridian Superintendent Shane Gordon announced the temporary relocation Tuesday after Meridian Elementary School suffered serious damage from severe storms. 

Gordon said the Stonington building is being cleaned and updated as it prepares for students. 

Families can still pick up and drop off their children at Meridian, where students will receive shuttle transport to Stonington. 

Additionally, the district's preschool program will continue to operate at its Blue Mound facility. 

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