🧾 Understanding your Tax Bill 🧾
Check out the latest Superintendent's Corner on our website here: https://www.mapsedu.org/page/superintendents-corner. This month, Superintendent Shannon Murray discusses understanding this year's school-related tax bill. #WeAreMAPS
Check out the new spring Community Education catalog - registration opens January 29, 2026!
https://www.mapsedu.org/o/community-education
#WeAreMAPS
Due to the extreme cold weather warning that we are under, MAPS Schools will be closed Friday, January 23, 2026. This includes all after school activities on Friday. Please share. #WeAreMAPS
🌲✨ Merrill School Forest Family Fun Day ✨🌲
Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day at the Merrill School Forest!
✔️ Free equipment rentals
✔️ No admission fee
✔️ Free food
📍 Location: N4740 State Highway 107, Merrill, WI 54452
This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for more details. We hope to see you there! 💙🌳 #WeAreMAPS
Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day at the Merrill School Forest!
✔️ Free equipment rentals
✔️ No admission fee
✔️ Free food
📍 Location: N4740 State Highway 107, Merrill, WI 54452
This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for more details. We hope to see you there! 💙🌳 #WeAreMAPS
☕Coffee with the Superintendent ☕
Join Superintendent Shannon Murray for an informal conversation about what’s happening in the district!
🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕗 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Auntie Ray’s Coffee House – 812 E. 1st Street, Merrill
This is a great opportunity to learn more about district updates and ask questions in a casual setting.
Topics will include:
• Property taxes and school funding
• Prairie River Middle School facilities study
• School improvement efforts
We hope to see you there! 💙 Please share! #WeAreMAPS
Join Superintendent Shannon Murray for an informal conversation about what’s happening in the district!
🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕗 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Auntie Ray’s Coffee House – 812 E. 1st Street, Merrill
This is a great opportunity to learn more about district updates and ask questions in a casual setting.
Topics will include:
• Property taxes and school funding
• Prairie River Middle School facilities study
• School improvement efforts
We hope to see you there! 💙 Please share! #WeAreMAPS
The Nest is so fortunate to have been chosen by The Eagles Club of Merrill as beneficiaries of their next pancake feed. Please come and support this wonderful initiative. #WeAreMAPS
📅 Reminder for Families:
There will be no school for students on Monday, January 19, 2026, as it is a Merrill School Improvement (MSI) Day for staff.
Thank you for your understanding as our staff uses this time for professional learning and planning to support student success. 💙 Please share. #WeAreMAPS
There will be no school for students on Monday, January 19, 2026, as it is a Merrill School Improvement (MSI) Day for staff.
Thank you for your understanding as our staff uses this time for professional learning and planning to support student success. 💙 Please share. #WeAreMAPS
Due to the freezing rain that is forecasted for this morning, the Merrill Area Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
If you can't make to the Kindergarten and 1st Grades Christmas Concert this afternoon you can watch them live on our YouTube page!
Kindergarten(1pm): https://www.youtube.com/live/oI-WjwWhtYM?si=-aE9iXHJA6ZkdpuN
1st Grade(2pm): https://www.youtube.com/live/GfCVMM73uH8?si=S-dLUvLIIqaOZUkV
💙 October 5–11 is Wisconsin School Board Week! 💙
Our students benefit every day from the leadership, vision, and dedication of our School Board. Please join us in showing appreciation for these committed leaders who work tirelessly on behalf of our schools and community.
#WeAreMAPS #WISchoolBoardWeek
Hello MAPS families and community! As we gear up for the new school year, we want to share a glimpse into the ongoing commitment of our incredible staff at MAPS. Throughout August, and indeed all year long, our educators are focused on continuous growth – learning new techniques, refining their skills, and collaborating to bring the best possible education to your children. When our staff grows, our students thrive! We're excited to welcome everyone back for a year filled with learning, innovation, and shared success. #WeAreMAPS
We are pleased to announce that Skyward is back online and accessible. You should now be able to log in using your previous credentials. Please note there is a new access link. You can find it on our website, or you can use the following direct link: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedumerrillwi/seplog01.w
Skyward will be unavailable for maintenance Friday, July 11th, to Wednesday, July 16th. We will post when it is back up and accessible!
Thanks for your patience!
Thanks for your patience!
🎉 Join Us for the Back-To-School Bash! 🎒
📍 The MARC | 🗓️ Wednesday, August 20 | 🕓 4–8 p.m.
A free, family-friendly event to kick off the school year with excitement and purpose! Let’s come together to celebrate the start of a great year ahead.
📣 Please share—we can’t wait to see you there!
#WeAreMAPS
📍 The MARC | 🗓️ Wednesday, August 20 | 🕓 4–8 p.m.
A free, family-friendly event to kick off the school year with excitement and purpose! Let’s come together to celebrate the start of a great year ahead.
📣 Please share—we can’t wait to see you there!
#WeAreMAPS
#MotivationalMonday #WeAreMAPS
A big thank you to Marcy Cordova, Lindsay Doescher, Hillary Lau, and Megan Sherman for creating this month’s wonderful bulletin boards at Central Office! 📚✨
Their display highlights the incredible work happening in our school libraries and showcases end-of-year data reports. We’re grateful for the dedication and creativity that brings our district’s story to life—one bulletin board at a time!
#WeAreMAPS
MAPS End of Year Food Drive ends tomorrow!
Reminder! No school for Kindergarteners at Kate Goodrich on Friday April 25th and Monday April 28th.
Reminder: No School April 18th & 21st
🌞Last Call for Summer School Registration🌞
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
