The Meridian school district includes the towns of Macon, Blue Mound, Boody, Elwin, and some areas in the southern tip of Decatur.

[3] The story of this feat has been retold in a 2012 book titled “One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season” by Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard.

[4] Brian Snitker, a member of that team, would go on to win the 2021 World Series as manager of the Atlanta Braves.

[8] On May 27, 2006, Meridian Hawks' Rodney Oyler was the first individual IHSA Boys State Champion in the open 800-meter run.

[10] On May 20, 2023, Meridian Hawks' Kaylin Moreland was the champion of the 100-meter dash at the IHSA 1A Girls State Track & Field Championships.