Merrill Area Public Schools

📢 REMINDER: Monday, April 21 is a MSI Day (Merrill School Improvement Day) for students in 4K–8 — there will be no in-person school for those grades. 📱 High School students will have a virtual learning day. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! #WeAreMAPS 💙

📅 Reminder for Families: There will be no school on Friday, April 18. Please share. #WeAreMAPS

🎨 PRMS Student Artists Shine! 🎨 Congratulations to the five talented PRMS students whose artwork was selected for the annual Young People’s Art Exhibition at the Wisconsin State Fair! Their pieces stood out as some of the best examples of the amazing creativity happening at PRMS. 👏 A special shoutout to 8th grader Aria M., whose artwork received a 1st Place Award out of over 400+ entries! 🥇 Incredible work, Aria! #WeAreMAPS All selected student submissions will be proudly displayed at the Exhibition Center at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds in Milwaukee from July 31–August 10. We’re so proud of all our young artists—your hard work and creativity are inspiring! 💙

🌟 Congratulations to our 4th Quarter Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Student Stars! 🌟 These students have gone above and beyond in their YA placements, showing dedication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. We’re proud to recognize their achievements and continued growth! 👏 Keep up the amazing work!

🎙️ Superintendent Shannon Murray and Board President Kevin Blake were recently featured on Bluejay Radio's Community Scan! They discussed highlights from the most recent Regular Board of Education Meeting and shared information about upcoming events across the district. 📻 Tune in to the full interview here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1795SMCs23bsSBTNKCDQVCo5Wq9it9Eq8/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DM5JbOSZaycNtuA1BczarKKLPH26Tyu/view?usp=sharing #WeAreMAPS

🌞 Summer School Registration Opens Today! 🌞 We’re excited to welcome students currently in 4K through 4th grade from MAPS and parochial schools to join us for a fun and enriching summer experience! 📅 Registration is open now through April 18 – don’t miss your chance to sign up! Our summer school program includes: ✏️ Engaging math and literacy activities 🤝 Making new friends 🌳 Outdoor fun and games 🎤 Special guest speakers 🏊‍♂️ Swim lessons for students 6 years and older 🎉 A celebration field trip to the outdoor pool to wrap up the session! Register today and get ready for a summer of learning and laughter! For more information on summer school please visit: www.summermaps.com To register fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/8RGzcRieg7cPiSkZA

🎉 It's National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 This week, we extend our gratitude to our incredible Assistant Principals for their leadership, dedication, and unwavering support of our students and staff. Their hard work helps create positive learning environments and ensures student success every day! 👏 Thank you to: ⭐ Brad Potter – Merrill High School ⭐ Allie Libby – Merrill High School ⭐ Nate Lemmens – Prairie River Middle School ⭐ Jaime Farkas – Bridges Virtual Academy Your leadership makes a difference! 💙 #WeAreMAPS

📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate our amazing school librarians and Library Technology Specialists who inspire a love of reading, support student learning, and create welcoming spaces for exploration and discovery. Their dedication to fostering curiosity and knowledge makes a lasting impact on our schools! Thank you to our incredible LTS staff for all you do! 💙📖 #WeAreMAPS

🎉 Congratulations to our March Youth Optimist of the Month Ben Thom! 🎉 We are proud to recognize Ben for his outstanding dedication, leadership, and positive impact in our school and community. Your hard work and optimism inspire those around you! 👏 Keep up the great work! #WeAreMAPS

🌟Custodial/Maintenance Employee of the Month🌟 🎉Congratulations to Jeffrey Zettler🎉 "Jeff always responds quickly and efficiently and takes care of issues that involve our school. Consistently reliable. " - Ryan M Thank you, Jeff, for your hard work and commitment!💙👏 #WeAreMAPS

💙🌍 Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 🌍💙 At MAPS, we celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives of individuals with autism. By fostering understanding, acceptance, and inclusion, we create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the incredible individuals in our community! 💙 #WeAreMAPS

🎉 Happy Paraprofessional Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible paraprofessionals who play a vital role in supporting our students and schools. Their dedication, patience, and hard work make a lasting impact every day. 💙 To all our paraprofessionals—thank you for all you do! Your commitment to student success does not go unnoticed. 👏 #WeAreMAPS

🌟 April is Occupational Therapy Month! 🌟 We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Occupational Therapist, Carrie Roth, for the dedication and care she brings to our students every day. Her expertise and support help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. 💙 Thank you, Carrie, for making a difference! 👏 #WeAreMAPS

There is a 2-hour delay for MAPS this morning and no AM 4K. This includes all community AM 4K classes. Please share. #WeAreMAPS

🎙️ Bluejay Radio Community Scan: Featuring Amber Haluska 🎙️ Amber Haluska, Director of Pupil Services/Special Education, recently joined Bluejay Radio's Community Scan to share insights on district initiatives and focus areas. She discussed Literacy Together, Safe and Civil Schools, and the Mental Health Academy, along with exciting upcoming events in the District. 📢 Don't miss out—listen to the full interview here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pDHwNXrz_YHXRFuCstOX7KMZvyNKIQdZ/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qcYm_yDR8vmXiApp3Ggj_A-6xZJz7-Zj/view?usp=sharing #WeAreMAPS

📢 Reminder: Spring Break Next Week! 📢 MAPS will be on Spring Break from March 24-28—there will be no school all week. We hope our students, staff, and families have a restful and enjoyable break! ☀️🌸 Please share. #WeAreMAPS

MAPS Pool will be CLOSED tomorrow, March 19th, due to the inclement weather. There will be no Lap Swim, Open Swim, or Swim Lessons. Thank you for your understanding!

🚨 School Closure Update – Wednesday, March 19 🚨 Due to the incoming winter storm, MAPS is canceling school for grades PK-8 tomorrow (March 19). However, Merrill High School (grades 9-12) will have a virtual learning day. To meet instructional time requirements, please note the following adjustments: 📌 Monday, April 21 – Virtual learning day for grades 9-12 (PK-8 remains an inservice day). 📌 Friday, May 23 – Now a regular school day for all grades (PK-12). Stay safe, and if you have questions, please contact your child’s school. ❄️ Please share. #WeAreMAPS

🍀📚 Title I Fun at Kate Goodrich! 📚🍀 Students in Title I at Kate Goodrich celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with some festive fun! They enjoyed Oreo gold coins, read a St. Patrick’s Day story, and participated in engaging phonics reading and writing activities. ☘️✨ A great way to make learning fun and meaningful! 🍪📖✍️ #WeAreMAPS

🚨 There is no school for students in grades K-4 on Friday, March 21. This day is dedicated to Professional Learning for our K-4 teaching and support staff. Our team will be focusing on enhancing their understanding and implementation of the Science of Reading through LETRS training. Thank you for your support as we continue to strengthen literacy education for our students! 📚✨ Please share. #WeAreMAPS