Dr. John Sample, Superintendent
I am honored to serve as the Superintendent of Merrill Area Public Schools and proud of our accomplishments these past three years. We are dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for our students as we meet their needs to promote the highest level of student achievement.
The recent Strategic Planning with our community yielded four areas of focus:
Each of these areas are directly reflected as the four pillars of our District Scorecard, the tool by which we measure our progress. Our District Scorecard remains a primary focus with the MAPS Board of Education and is discussed at our monthly Board meetings.
The culture and climate of the district remains a primary focus. The Culture Playbook of MAPS states our three beliefs. We believe in the power of relationships, we have a passion for growth, and we accept personal responsibility. Without positive culture, the best strategies fail.
Student success relies on the intentional involvement of many. As the school district of the Merrill community, we appreciate your involvement and volunteerism. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, as we greatly value your assistance and input.
I look forward to serving our district and playing a key role in the Merrill community as we continue to progress with Bluejay Pride!
Dr. John Sample
Superintendent
Merrill Area Public Schools
715-536-4581 ext 10002 | 
