Our internet and phones might have been on a brief hiatus, but our staff certainly was NOT! We're back online and bursting with pride over the amazing things happening in our Vandal community.
We are SO incredibly proud to celebrate:
🌟 Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Glazier – Chicago Bound!
A HUGE congratulations to this incredible trio from the elementary team! They were hand-picked and invited to present their hard work at the National PBIS Leadership Forum in Chicago! This is a massive honor and a true testament to the dedication they show every day. Way to represent!
🌟 Mr. Seno and Mr. Chrysler – Keep an Eye Out on TV5
Look out for John Seno and Duane Chrysler coming up on WNEM TV5 news soon! They’ll be presenting on the vital Trades Skills offered right here at Merrill and our awesome partnership with the Saginaw Career Complex (SCC). Stay tuned for details on when to tune in!
Help us celebrate these amazing staff members by dropping a round of applause in the comments below!
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We are SO incredibly proud to celebrate:
🌟 Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Glazier – Chicago Bound!
A HUGE congratulations to this incredible trio from the elementary team! They were hand-picked and invited to present their hard work at the National PBIS Leadership Forum in Chicago! This is a massive honor and a true testament to the dedication they show every day. Way to represent!
🌟 Mr. Seno and Mr. Chrysler – Keep an Eye Out on TV5
Look out for John Seno and Duane Chrysler coming up on WNEM TV5 news soon! They’ll be presenting on the vital Trades Skills offered right here at Merrill and our awesome partnership with the Saginaw Career Complex (SCC). Stay tuned for details on when to tune in!
Help us celebrate these amazing staff members by dropping a round of applause in the comments below!
#WeAreMerrill #VandalPride
Pumpkin Roll Bake Sale – Merrill Cheer Fundraiser! 📣
Support Merrill Middle School & Varsity Cheer! All proceeds help fund our uniforms, equipment, and competition fees.
✨ About the Treat: Delicious homemade pumpkin cake layered with sweet cream frosting, rolled, wrapped, and frozen for maximum freshness. Ready to serve and perfect for the holidays!
💲 Price: $18 per roll (or feel free to leave a donation!)
🗓 Order Deadline: November 15th
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Support Merrill Middle School & Varsity Cheer! All proceeds help fund our uniforms, equipment, and competition fees.
✨ About the Treat: Delicious homemade pumpkin cake layered with sweet cream frosting, rolled, wrapped, and frozen for maximum freshness. Ready to serve and perfect for the holidays!
💲 Price: $18 per roll (or feel free to leave a donation!)
🗓 Order Deadline: November 15th
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Sports Announcer Needed!
Merrill Community Schools is seeking a Sports Announcer for the 2026–2027 Boys & Girls Basketball season.
Pay: $40 per game
How to Apply: If interested, please contact Allison Jordan at jordan@merrillschools.org.
Beat the Cold: Winter Walking Club is Back!
Looking for a comfortable place to walk this winter? Join fellow community members in the warm hallways of Merrill Middle/High School from November through April. See the attached flyer for more information.
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Let’s talk about the opportunities CTE provides for Merrill Community Schools.
Juniors and seniors get to attend @sccstandouts *for free.* Students who attend Saginaw Career Complex can:
🎓 earn free college credits (while earning high school credits, too!), saving families money on tuition and putting students ahead toward a degree.
🩺 build skills for high-paying jobs in growing industries such as nursing and advanced manufacturing.
🧑🔬 experience work and help build relationships with employers through apprenticeships.
👥 access personalized career counseling.
and start careers right here in Saginaw County with local businesses.
On November 3, Saginaw ISD voters will consider the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal. The renewal and restoration helps make CTE available to students across Saginaw ISD at current levels.
Learn more: saginawcountycte.com
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Juniors and seniors get to attend @sccstandouts *for free.* Students who attend Saginaw Career Complex can:
🎓 earn free college credits (while earning high school credits, too!), saving families money on tuition and putting students ahead toward a degree.
🩺 build skills for high-paying jobs in growing industries such as nursing and advanced manufacturing.
🧑🔬 experience work and help build relationships with employers through apprenticeships.
👥 access personalized career counseling.
and start careers right here in Saginaw County with local businesses.
On November 3, Saginaw ISD voters will consider the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal. The renewal and restoration helps make CTE available to students across Saginaw ISD at current levels.
Learn more: saginawcountycte.com
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Staff Spotlight: Ashlee Jensen
Give a big shoutout to Ashlee, our Middle/High School Cook! A proud Merrill local, Ashlee joined our district during the 2024–2025 school year and quickly became a cherished member of our team.
For Ashlee, the best part of every day is seeing her "kiddos" come through the lunch line. Off the clock, she loves spending time outdoors—especially when it involves hanging out with her pet goat, Patch!
Her key piece of advice for our students this year? "Don't rush time."
Thank you, Ashlee, for your hard work, warm smile, and constant dedication to our school community!
Give a big shoutout to Ashlee, our Middle/High School Cook! A proud Merrill local, Ashlee joined our district during the 2024–2025 school year and quickly became a cherished member of our team.
For Ashlee, the best part of every day is seeing her "kiddos" come through the lunch line. Off the clock, she loves spending time outdoors—especially when it involves hanging out with her pet goat, Patch!
Her key piece of advice for our students this year? "Don't rush time."
Thank you, Ashlee, for your hard work, warm smile, and constant dedication to our school community!
We are hiring!
Merrill Elementary is looking for a Specialized Classroom Aide and a Recess Aide. Head over to https://www.merrillschools.org/page/employment to check out the details and scope out all of our open positions.
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Merrill Elementary is looking for a Specialized Classroom Aide and a Recess Aide. Head over to https://www.merrillschools.org/page/employment to check out the details and scope out all of our open positions.
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Mark your calendar for Nov 3! Merrill Community Schools voters will consider a non-homestead operating millage renewal.
Key facts:
✅ NOT a new tax (0 tax-rate increase)
✅ Primary homes are EXEMPT
✅ Accounts for ~10% of our annual operating budget
Learn more: merrillschools.org/o/mcsd/page/2026-non-homestead-operating-millage-renewal
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Key facts:
✅ NOT a new tax (0 tax-rate increase)
✅ Primary homes are EXEMPT
✅ Accounts for ~10% of our annual operating budget
Learn more: merrillschools.org/o/mcsd/page/2026-non-homestead-operating-millage-renewal
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Drive Our Students to Success! Now Hiring School Bus Drivers.
Join our team and make a daily difference for local students. See below for full application details!
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Join our team and make a daily difference for local students. See below for full application details!
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We are searching for dedicated Middle School Boys Basketball Coaches for the upcoming season, with openings for both our 7th-grade and 8th-grade teams. Please review the job details below for more information and application instructions.
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Did you know? All Merrill Community Schools juniors and seniors have access to Career and Technical Education, also known as CTE, which combines classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world learning.
Merrill students get to attend @sccstandouts, the CTE center that serves high schoolers from every Saginaw County public school district and all academies.
Students who attend SCC have many options that help to set them up for their future! They can:
-Prepare to enter the workforce directly after high school.
-Pursue higher education with valuable skills, credentials, and tuition-saving college credits.
On Tuesday, November 3, voters in Saginaw ISD will consider the Saginaw Intermediate School District Area Career and Technical Education Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal.
If passed, this renewal and restoration will mean Saginaw ISD students in every district can continue accessing CTE classes and programs at current levels.
Learn more at saginawcountycte.com
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Merrill students get to attend @sccstandouts, the CTE center that serves high schoolers from every Saginaw County public school district and all academies.
Students who attend SCC have many options that help to set them up for their future! They can:
-Prepare to enter the workforce directly after high school.
-Pursue higher education with valuable skills, credentials, and tuition-saving college credits.
On Tuesday, November 3, voters in Saginaw ISD will consider the Saginaw Intermediate School District Area Career and Technical Education Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal.
If passed, this renewal and restoration will mean Saginaw ISD students in every district can continue accessing CTE classes and programs at current levels.
Learn more at saginawcountycte.com
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Count Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7!
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Our preschoolers had an extra-special visit from our local firehouse crew! The children had the opportunity to climb inside the fire truck, explore all the ins and outs, and get a closer look at what it’s like to be a firefighter.
It was such an exciting hands-on experience filled with curiosity, big smiles, and lots of learning! We are so grateful to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit our school, share their knowledge, and give our little learners a memorable glimpse into the important work they do in our community.
Thank you for keeping our community safe and for making learning so much fun!
It was such an exciting hands-on experience filled with curiosity, big smiles, and lots of learning! We are so grateful to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit our school, share their knowledge, and give our little learners a memorable glimpse into the important work they do in our community.
Thank you for keeping our community safe and for making learning so much fun!
Happy National Coaches Day! Today we celebrate the dedication and impact of our district’s athletic leaders. From the field to the classroom, our coaches help shape the character, discipline, and future of our students. Thank you for all that you do for our school community!
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Join us tomorrow morning for Sips with the Supt. at Mo Coco's (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM)!
Come connect, chat, and enjoy a complimentary small cup of coffee on us. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Come connect, chat, and enjoy a complimentary small cup of coffee on us. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Homecoming Early Release Reminder: Friday, October 2nd
Please remember that we have an early release this Friday, October 2nd, for Homecoming festivities.
Dismissal Times:
-Middle / High School: 1:20 PM
-Elementary: 1:30 PM
-Infant, Toddler & Extended Care: 4:00PM
Homecoming Schedule:
-Parade: 5:00 PM
-Varsity Football Game: 7:00 PM
We hope to see you there to celebrate with us!
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Let’s give a huge round of applause to our September Super Vandals!
🏆 Duane Chrysler
Nominated by a colleague for being supportive, friendly, and always ready to lend a helping hand. From driving key projects to making Merrill Schools a better place every day, Duane truly embodies what it means to be a Super Vandal!
🏆 Westen
Nominated for his bravery, kindness, and for being a wonderful friend to everyone around him. Westen shows us all what taking pride in our school community looks like!
Thank you both for making our district so special! Drop a comment below to congratulate Duane and Westen!
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🏆 Duane Chrysler
Nominated by a colleague for being supportive, friendly, and always ready to lend a helping hand. From driving key projects to making Merrill Schools a better place every day, Duane truly embodies what it means to be a Super Vandal!
🏆 Westen
Nominated for his bravery, kindness, and for being a wonderful friend to everyone around him. Westen shows us all what taking pride in our school community looks like!
Thank you both for making our district so special! Drop a comment below to congratulate Duane and Westen!
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Did you catch this postcard in your mail this week?
We're sharing key information about the Non-Homestead Operating Millage Renewal coming up on the November 3 ballot!
✨Same Rate. Same Tax. Continued Support for Merrill Students.
This renewal maintains critical funding for essential classroom learning, school safety enhancements, and student extracurriculars without increasing tax rates on primary home residences.
Check out the full details online by scanning the QR code or visiting our website:
merrillschools.org/o/mcsd/page/2026-non-homestead-operating-millage-renewal
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We're sharing key information about the Non-Homestead Operating Millage Renewal coming up on the November 3 ballot!
✨Same Rate. Same Tax. Continued Support for Merrill Students.
This renewal maintains critical funding for essential classroom learning, school safety enhancements, and student extracurriculars without increasing tax rates on primary home residences.
Check out the full details online by scanning the QR code or visiting our website:
merrillschools.org/o/mcsd/page/2026-non-homestead-operating-millage-renewal
#WeAreMerrill #VandalPride
An Educational Day of Rural Living!
Our elementary students were able to learn about rural life and the important role agriculture plays in our community. Students had the opportunity to explore old gas tractors, learn how tractors have changed over the years, and even get some hands-on experience behind the wheel.
From historic machinery to hands-on learning, it was a fun day filled with new experiences, big smiles, and plenty of memories!
A special thank-you to everyone who helped make this educational experience possible and shared their time, knowledge, and love of agriculture with our students. We are grateful for the opportunity to take learning outside the classroom!
Our elementary students were able to learn about rural life and the important role agriculture plays in our community. Students had the opportunity to explore old gas tractors, learn how tractors have changed over the years, and even get some hands-on experience behind the wheel.
From historic machinery to hands-on learning, it was a fun day filled with new experiences, big smiles, and plenty of memories!
A special thank-you to everyone who helped make this educational experience possible and shared their time, knowledge, and love of agriculture with our students. We are grateful for the opportunity to take learning outside the classroom!
Our first graders had a great time taking their learning outside as they explored shadows! They observed their own shadows, traced them with chalk, and discovered how shadows change depending on the position of the sun.
What a fun way to turn science into an outdoor adventure! We love seeing our students learn, explore, and make discoveries together!
What a fun way to turn science into an outdoor adventure! We love seeing our students learn, explore, and make discoveries together!
