Tune In: Education Matters!
We are so proud to announce that our incredible Preschool and Kindergarten teams are heading to the big screen!

Catch Candice Gagne, Kat Waterman, and Melissa McNalley Monday morning on WNEM TV5. Theyโ€™ll be featured on the Education Matters segment to share what makes our Preschool and Kindergarten programs so special.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ When to Watch:
Day: Monday Morning

Time: 9:00 AM

Channel: WNEM TV5

They will be discussing our fantastic curriculum, our classroom community, andโ€”most importantlyโ€”everything you need to know about our upcoming registration events!

Donโ€™t miss out on hearing from the experts who help our youngest learners thrive.

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6 days ago, Jamie Hooten
Education Matters

Donโ€™t forget that Monday, February 16th is a scheduled PD Day. While our students get a break, our educators will be spending the day collaborating and growing as learners themselves.

We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to learn on Tuesday morning!

12 days ago, Jamie Hooten
No School Monday February 16, 2026
Spring Count Day is Tomorrow!
15 days ago, Jamie Hooten
Spring Count Day is February 11, 2026  Please help us secure vital funding for our school district by having your student in attendance.   Thank you!
Friendly Reminder - There will be no school Monday, February 9th. Enjoy the long weekend!
19 days ago, Jamie Hooten
Friendly Reminder: No School Monday Feb 9, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE The Merrill School Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00pm has been CANCELED due to board member availability. We apologize for any inconvenience. Updates for the rescheduled meeting will be made available by Friday, December 12th on our website, www.merrillschools.org Thank you for your understanding!
3 months ago, Jamie Hooten
board meeting canceled

Merrill Community, let's make a difference this Christmas!

Join the Toy Drive on Saturday, December 6th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Merrill Dollar General Parking Lot. We are working to fill an enclosed trailer full of toys to bring smiles to students at Merrill Community Schools this year.

Hereโ€™s what you get with a toy donation:

โ˜•๏ธ FREE Hot Cocoa

๐Ÿ“ธ FREE Family or Personal Picture with a beautiful Christmas scene

There will also be other fun activities and prizes. Come join us, spread some holiday smiles, and help a good cause!

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3 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Toy Drive Flyer

๐Ÿฆธ Calling All Super Vandals! ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธ

Time to celebrate the amazing people at Merrill Community Schools!

We are launching the Super Vandal Program to recognize those students and staff members who are making a real difference. If you know someone who deserves a shout-out for their dedication, spirit, or positive impact, we want to hear about them!

Each month, one outstanding individual, nominated directly by you, will be selected as our Super Vandal and featured in The Anchor!

Nominate your Super Vandal today!

3 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Super Vandal
It's National School Bus Safety Week! ๐ŸšŒ

A huge thank you to our amazing bus drivers for getting students to and from school safely!

Let's all do our part: ๐Ÿ”ถ SLOW ON YELLOW ๐Ÿ›‘ STOP ON RED

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4 months ago, Jamie Hooten
School Bus Safety Week
Get ready for the rivalry! Show your team pride this Friday by wearing your favorite colors ahead of the MSU vs UofM game!

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4 months ago, Jamie Hooten
UofM vs MSU Game
The Winter Walking Club is back! Our program begins this November.

Check the flyer below for all the details on how to sign up or reactivate your membership. Let's get walking!
4 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Winter Walking Club Flyer
Join us for our first annual STEM night! Students will โ€œMake and Takeโ€ projects while we celebrate our STEM and Robotics programs here at Merrill.
Date: Monday, Oct. 20th
Time: 5:30 - 7PM
Location: Middle School Stem lab
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/s11f2ryRNxAEMu1w5
5 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Stem Flyer
Friendly Reminder: Early release this Friday, October 10th, for Homecoming celebrations!

โ€ข Middle/High School: 1:20 PM
โ€ข Elementary School: 1:30 PM
โ€ข MCCDC: 3:00 PM

Let's Go Vandals!
5 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Early Release Day
We're looking for a bus driver to join our team!

If you're a safe driver with a positive attitude, you could be the perfect fit. We offer great pay and flexible hours!

Ready to get behind the wheel and become a hero for our students? Apply today and help us get our students to school safely! www.merrillschools.org/page/employment
6 months ago, Jamie Hooten
School bus driver post
Friendly Reminder: All schools and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We hope you have a great weekend!
6 months ago, Jamie Hooten
No School Labor Day
We are thrilled to welcome our new Music Teacher & Band Director to the Merrill Community Schools family! A recent graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, Mr. Brandon Elliott has a strong belief in building positive relationships and creating an environment where students can flourish. Coming from a small town himself, Mr. Elliott understands the deep connection our band program has to the community and he is excited to continue our established traditionsโ€”and maybe even add a few new ones along the way!

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7 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Brandon Elliott Introduction
Ready to make a difference? Merrill Community Schools is looking for passionate individuals to join our team! We have a variety of open positions throughout the district. If you're dedicated to helping students and contributing to a positive learning environment, we want to hear from you.

Visit: www.merrillschools.org/page/employment for more information.

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7 months ago, Jamie Hooten
Current Openings
Thank you to Angela from Fisher Companies for visiting Merrill Elementary today. Ms. McKibbin's class was awarded a Truckload of Books from Michigan Construction. This is a great way to expose students to different backgrounds and offer diversity in classroom reading materials. Thank you to sponsors who make this possible.
about 1 year ago, Jane O'Dell
story being read to students
selfie with fishers rep
students with fisher rep
๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention Middle & High School Families! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Reminder: Early Release for Middle & High School students only, on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Students will be dismissed at 11:20a to allow for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 12:00p - 3:00p and 5:00p - 7:00p
over 1 year ago, Jamie Hooten
Early Release Day
๐ŸŒŸ Caring is Sharing Fundraiser! ๐ŸŒŸ At Merrill Elementary, weโ€™re excited to kick off our Caring is Sharing Fundraiser to support our students and community! Your child can join in on the fun and help make a difference by donating $1 for a special activity of their choice: โœจ Wear PJs for a day! ๐ŸŽฉ Wear a hat for a day! ๐ŸŽ‰ Vote on how Mrs. Zimmerman will dress up! ๐Ÿฟ Enjoy a popcorn or snack from our office snack cart! Every dollar goes directly towards supporting our families this upcoming holiday season. Itโ€™s a simple and fun way to help our community while letting the kids enjoy a treat or two. Thank you for your continued support in making Merrill Community Schools a place where students love to learn and grow!
over 1 year ago, Sydney Schomaker
Sharing is caring
Sharing is caring
Congratulations to all of our runners who competed in the Kids Run the Nation one mile run this past weekend! Our top 5 fastest runners were Callen Frost, Andrew Theisen, Jaxson Robinson, Anna Welke and Atticus Folts. All of the runners did great and most beat their time from last year. Congratulations to all who ran!
over 1 year ago, Jane O'Dell
KRTN group photo
Kids running