February 22, 3:30 p.m.
1900 W Pine Ave, Meridian

Meridian High School’s new Performing Arts Center is opening soon. We invite the community to experience this new facility and celebrate with us.
The new auditorium addition features a new band room with practice spaces. In addition, the new auditorium will be one of the premier venues in the Treasure Valley. We want to thank tax payers for their continued support of the West Ada School District. 

The space was designed by Lombard/Conrad Architects.

EVENT INFORMATION:

• Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance - WASD Chief Communication Officer, Char Jackson

• Message from Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub

• Principal's Message – Jill Lilienkamp, Principal of Meridian High

• Mayor's Message - Mayor Simison, City of Meridian

• Trustee's Message – Lori Frasure, WASD Trustee, Zone 1

• Meridian Chamber of Commerce

• Student performances

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Ribbon Cutting Recap - 1:08

Ribbon Cutting Full Event - 30:26

West Ada School District (WASD) began construction on the auditorium in the spring of 2020. The auditorium was added in the middle of the campus, connecting three existing buildings seamlessly.

The auditorium will bring a much needed space for students and the community for generations to come.  West Ada School District is extremely thankful for this project and wants to thank all who helped make this dream come true for MHS.   

“When I started as an assistant principal at Meridian High School in 2013, one of the things I kept hearing about the next phase of the MHS remodel that would include a beautiful new auditorium, but nobody knew when that was going to happen.  After our main building was completed about three years ago, the Meridian Performing Arts Center finally started becoming a reality! The construction project has not been easy; however, it has been worth it! On February 22, we will open one of the most beautiful high school auditoriums I have ever seen! Our band program moved into a new space in August of 2021 and that has made a world of difference to our students. When we create beautiful spaces for our performing arts, we get beautiful results in their performances. This is something that has been much needed at our school and for our community. I am so proud of West Ada for making this dream come true for our students and school!" Jill Lilienkamp, Principal, Meridian High School

Facts and Features:

• Opening date: February 22, 2022

• Square footage – 32,514sf (Including band room, and scene shop)

• Special Features:

  • 828 seats

  • Stepped seating for optimum views of the stage.

  • Auditorium and stage are designed for enhanced acoustics and performance capabilities.