Technology

Mission

The Technology Department strives to directly support the District's mission.   In partnership with our community and families, we are committed to providing the best education for every student in a safe environment.  The technology team supports all technical and instructional technology related components necessary to make the mission a success.  

The Merrill Area Public School District Technology Department provides technical and instructional technology support to over 2,900 students and staff and services over 4,700 total devices.

Technical Support

We take pride in the fact that the Merrill Area Public School District provides 1:1 iPad Air technology to all kindergarten through eighth-grade students, 1:1 iPad Pro technology to all ninth through twelfth-grade students, and both a MacBook Air and iPad to all certified staff.  In addition, small sets of iPads are provided to the 4K students at PRYSL.  PC labs are also in place at the secondary levels.   

School Year Help Desk Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Summer Help Desk Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Instructional Support

The MAPS Technology Department also strives to provide ongoing instructional technology related professional development to all MAPS employees. Utilizing technology as a learning tool to redefine learning versus using for substitution purposes, personalizes learning and promotes higher-level thinking. MAPS incorporates a Digital Citizenship curriculum into K-8 daily instruction to educate students about appropriate technology use.